Welcome to the Orca Digest
...the newsletter from Viewlands Elementary Parent Teacher Student Association (VEPTSA), striving to keep our families in the know. For real time updates, please visit our school
website.
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Crazy Hair Day is Wed, Nov 29
- The possibilities are endless! Be creative and have some fun. We look forward to seeing everyone’s silly hair-do this Wednesday!
Time to Invent STEM program starts Thurs, Nov 30
- Time to Invent aims to inspire young girls to enter STEM careers by instilling in them a passion for science and engineering.
- Once every other month, UW engineering student mentors travel to Viewlands to engage with a class of 5th grade girls in a hands-on science/engineering based activity.
- Sign up forms were sent home in communication folders the week before Thanksgiving.
Movie Night and Bake Sale is Fri, Dec 1 @ 6:30 PM
- Wear your jammies and bring your blanket to watch a double feature (The Snowy Day & Pixar Shorts) in the Viewlands Auditorium!
- Snacks and baked goods will be available for purchase.
- Click here to volunteer for the bake sale.
Buy One Gift One Book Fair is Fri, Dec 1 - Tues, Dec 5
- Buy One Gift One Book Fair starts in the library Friday, December 1 from 2:30 PM until Movie Night ends! The fair will also be open on Dec 4th and 5th during lunch recess from 10:30 - 11:30 AM and after school from 2:30 - 3:30 PM.
- For each book that is purchased, Scholastic will donate one book. The purchaser can choose whether to keep the additional book or to gift it to their classroom!
- Volunteers are needed to help with checkout, wrapping, and general questions. Please contact Ms. Myles to sign up!
Kids Clothing Swap is Fri, Dec 1 during Movie Night!
- Gather up your kiddo's too-short pants, tiny shoes, and out-of-favor shirts, bring them to Movie Night, and take some new stuff home!
- All leftover items will be donated to Mary's Place.
Holiday Wreath Sale pick is Fri, Dec 1
- Wreaths can be picked up after school on Friday, December 1 in the courtyard or at Movie Night.
- For questions, please contact Dana Feaver at [email protected].
Triton Day is December 14
As many of you know, Coach Gray coaches the men's basketball team at Edmonds Community College. Each year, Coach Gray brings the team to Viewlands for Triton Day! The Tritons put on a mini basketball clinic for every class and also spend time in the classroom working with students and teachers. Stay tuned for details about Viewlands Night at one of the Triton's home games!
No V-CATS on Thurs, Dec 14
There is no V-CATS on Thursday, December 14 due to Coach Gray needing to get the Tritons back to Edmonds at the end of Triton Day.
Triton Winter Youth Basketball Camp - Dec, 18 - 20
Looking for something fun for your kiddos to do over the holiday break? The Edmonds Community College Triton Basketball team is hosting a basketball camp Monday, Dec 18 - Wednesday, Dec 20. Cost is $60. To register, call 425-640-1415.
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In This Issue
Upcoming Events
PTA Information
School News
Community News & Events
Calendar at a Glance
Lunch Menu
Contact Us
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Calendar at a Glance
Wed, Nov 29
Thurs, Nov 30
- Time to Invent for 5th grade girls
- Movie Night & Bake Sale
- BOGO Book Fair
- Kids Clothing Swap
- Spirit wear orders due
- Holiday wreath pick up
Thurs, Dec 14
Fri, Dec 15
Mon, Dec 18 - Mon, Jan 1
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- The order deadline for VEPTSA's spirit wear fundraiser is extended until Friday, Dec 1.
- These soft, comfy, and cool Viewlands sweatshirts and t-shirts make awesome gifts for both kids and adults.
- Order forms were sent home prior to Thanksgiving week, or you can also order and pay on-line via at PT Avenue. Enter '2017Orcas' in the Organization Code field then click 'Online Store'. You don't have to join the VEPTSA to purchase spirit wear.
- Orders due by end of day Friday, Dec 1
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General VEPTSA Meeting - Tues, Jan 9
Stay tuned for time and location.
Join VEPTSA
Volunteer updates
VEPTSA needs 1 more volunteer for our Financial Review Committee. Mid-Year financial review will be conducted in January. Email
VEPTSA
if you are interested in volunteering.
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Winter Enrichment Activity Schedule Available
A variety of after school classes and activities will be available at Viewlands during winter quarter, coordinated by VEPTSA. From piano, chess, sewing and art to cooking, hockey and drama!
Click here for more details, or visit our
website. Registration begins December 4th!
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Library Updates
Global Reading Challenge continues
The Global Reading Challenge is a Battle of the Books program for 4
th
and 5
th
graders enrolled in Seattle Public Schools. The program encourages children to have fun while enjoying reading. For more info
click here.
November library focus was Native American studies
In November, classes in the library read Brother Eagle, Sister Sky, Illustrated by Susan Jeffries. Chief Seattle spoke over 100 years ago. Students explored his words and the visual text to gain an understanding of what the Chief wanted people to learn from his address to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs for the Territory of Northwest Nations.
Thanks to our Library volunteers!
A note of gratitude to the cheery library volunteers -
Ann Campbell, Amy Sprenger, Bebeth Steudel, Patricia Lien, Tiffany Staples, and Suzanne Howell. If you are interested in volunteering in the library, contact
Ms Myles.
Learning Garden Grant Update
Save the date for January 25th & 30th! As you may have heard, Viewlands is one of three Seattle public elementary schools that will be working with University of Washington, SPS, and Tilth Association to pilot a new outdoor learning garden curriculum for grades K-3. The first "design summit" to begin work on the curriculum will be held on January 25 and January 30, 2018.
If you are interested, or know of interested families or community members, please put them in touch with Amy Sprenger -
[email protected]
Donate holiday gift cards for families in need
Donated gift cards are being collected in the office by Ms. Signe to provide holiday support to Viewlands families in need. Suggested gift card increments are $20 and can be purchased from local grocery stores, Target, etc.
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WildLights at the Woodland Park Zoo
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Nov. 24, 2017 - Jan. 1, 2018
Open 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. nightly
Closed Dec. 24 and 25
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Fun Holiday Activities around Seattle
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Phinney Neighborhood Association (PNA) events:
Phinneywood Phestivus -
12/8 - Enjoy free trolley rides along Phinney and Greenwood for the Art up Chow Down monthly art walk and holiday monkey viewing.
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