BEAGLE BUGLE - ROCKWELL PTA AND SCHOOL NEWS
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SBA ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE

Rockwell begins our SBA assessments this week in grades 3, 4, and 5. No extra preparation is required for the SBA, but you can help your child be their best by making sure they are at school ON TIME and with a healthy breakfast in their tummies, well-rested from a good night's sleep. We try to keep stress to a minimum as we know some kids worry about these tests; please help them realize that while we do want them to try hard, SBA is also just one indicator of student success. We, like you, want to help grow healthy, well-rounded, kind, academically prepared people for the years ahead.
 
Testing dates are as follows:
May 22: Grade 3 Math  Computer Adaptive Task
May 23: Grade 3 Math Performance Task

Principal
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SCHOOLPOOL IS BACK!

The weather is finally beautiful in the Pacific North West and what better way for students to take advantage of it by walking and biking to school!

One of the benefits of SchoolPool is to reduce the amount of traffic around Rockwell. You may want to create a Carpool or Walking Bus in your neighborhood and share the responsibility of driving/walking students to school with other friends and neighbors.  Or start your day getting a little exercise in while walking with your student.

Don't forget to sign and send in your students' school pool calendar.  They are being collected now through the end of the month!

Thank you all for participating!

VP Volunteer Services
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DINE OUT FOR ROCKWELL: RED MANGO
WEDNESDAY, MAY 24

Bring this flyer when you dine with at Red Mango on  Wednesday, May 24 from 12:00pm  to 7:30pm. 

Red Mango at 7325 166th Ave, NE F-160, Redmond, WA 98052 will donate 20% of the proceeds from your purchase to the PTA. 

It's all-natural frozen yogurt, fresh fruit smoothies, and yogurt parfaits, all for a
great cause!

Dine Out Coordinator
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ART SHOWCASE, ICE CREAM SOCIAL AND USED BOOK SALE
THURSDAY, MAY 25

Three events in one! Student artwork is displayed all throughout the school by the classroom art docents. Families may walk around and enjoy the art and also stop by the gym for ice cream (served by their teachers). Meanwhile the library will be selling used books (donated by Rockwell families). This year the CHOIR performs at 7pm as well!

Ice Cream is $1 a person!

Looking forward to seeing you this week!
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USED BOOK SALE
THURSDAY, MAY 25



Rockwell's 13 th Annual Used Book Sale is this Thursday!  You'll find an amazing selection of books at incredible prices.   We'll accept cash or checks and all proceeds go toward the purchase of new books for our school library.  Now is the time to stock up for summer reading!  See you Thursday between the hours of 3:00 and 8:00 p.m. in the Rockwell Library .  Thank you for supporting our school!

Teacher Librarian
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ROCKWELL MUSIC
 
This is a busy week for Rockwell musicians!

Orchestra:
  • The final orchestra concert for this school year is Wednesday, May 24 at 7:00pm at Redmond Middle School.
  • The orchestra students will go "on tour" and perform at Rockwell, Mann, Einstein and Redmond elementary schools on Friday, May 26!
Choir:
  • The Rockwell Choir will perform at the Rockwell Showcase on Thursday, May 25 at 7:00pm in the covered area by the gym.
  • The 5th grade choir party is May 30 during lunch recess - bring treats to share! (no drinks)
  • The 4th grade choir party is May 31 during lunch recess - bring treats to share! (no drinks) 
Rockwell Elementary General Music and Choir
Redmond Region Elementary String Orchestra
MATH CHALLENGE #15
THURSDAY, MAY 25

Congratulations to the following Math Challenge #14 winners:
Jessica L, Evan L, Aarvin R, Anya G, Ella S, Ivan B, Eren E, Akshay B, Layla A, Abigail E, Shriya T

Math Challenge #15 is now available  here . For this challenge, all qualified submissions will receive a prize.  This is our last Math Challenge for the school year, so grab some friends and family and work on challenge together!
 
The challenge due date is  Thursday, May 25  (before  3pm). 
 
Let the challenge begin!

URGENT NEED: PTA SECRETARY

Can you type and listen at the same time?   Then YOU are qualified to be our Secretary for the 2017-18 school year. This PTA board position still needs to be filled ASAP in order to keep our PTA running!!

The Secretary keeps the minutes at our board meetings (once a month) and general PTA meetings (typically quarterly). You'll be involved with our school and meet some amazing new people along the way. 

We are also seeking nominees for Vice President of Communications. 

In addition, the following programs need new chairpersons (these are NOT board positions) for the 2017-2018 school year:
  • Chess Club
  • Smart with Art
  • Coding 
  • Readerboards 
  • Bingo Night
  • Heritage Night
  • School Musical
  • Ice Cream Social
  • PTA Reflections Art Contest
  • Room Parent Chair
  • Emergency Preparedness
  • Box Tops Chair
  • Yearbook Chair
  • Salmon in the Classroom (incoming 4th grade parent)
Please get in touch with our nominating committee if you can help! 

Norman Rockwell Nominating Committee
Christina Lee
Shilpa Asrani
stormPTA NIGHT AT THE SEATTLE STORM
SUNDAY, MAY 28 4PM


Join your fellow Beagles and their families at Key Arena for a fantastic night of women's pro basketball, as the Storm take on the Indiana Fever! A portion of each ticket sold goes back to our PTA general fund. We also get free Storm ThunderStix (bambams) and a group shout-out on the Jumbotron! All tickets purchased from the link below will be seated together-super fun!

Sunday, May 28
4pm at Key Arena
All tickets $19

Please purchase tickets here, u se Promo Code: ROCKWELL17

See you there!

Fundraising VP
fieldVOLUNTEERS NEEDED: FIELD DAY
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14
 

Many parent/guardian volunteers are needed for this special school activity. We need your help!

Event Hosts  will receive all materials needed to set up and manage one field event station with student volunteers. Hosts will offer students encouragement and praise for their participation, and assist with station clean up. Host check-in will be at 8:30 a.m. in front of the school. Younger siblings are welcome to accompany hosts, just let us know so that we can help you select an appropriate station. All hosts are required to have a current background check on file with LWSD, and so when responding to volunteer, please note if you need a form. Also, let us know if you would like to be paired at your event station with an English-speaking volunteer. 

Water Balloon Fillers   will receive 30 small balloons and nozzle via Kid Mail the week prior to field day, and will need to return the filled balloons to school with your child in the morning on Wednesday, June 14 . Drop containers will be located in front of the school.


Contact us with questions. Thank you!

Field Day Coordinators
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: SCIENCE VAN
THURSDAY, JUNE 15-FRIDAY, JUNE 16
 
Calling Parent Volunteers! It's Baaack!!   
 
The Pacific Science Center's excellent "Science On Wheels" school program will be at Rockwell on June  15th & 16th.  This year's program is titled "Rock and Roll" and we need parent volunteers to facilitate the exhibit area by guiding students through the portable exhibits set up in the library. 
 
If you are able to volunteer for a half day shift (or longer!)  Please click on this link to access the available slots on the SignUp Genius website.

We appreciate your assistance! In appreciation for your help, you will be given passes for free admission to Pacific Science Center exhibits.
 
If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Weinmeister.
 
**Please remember, as with all Rockwell activities, you must be cleared by the district with a background check and be on the LWSD approved volunteer list to volunteer.
 
Thank you,
5th Grade Teacher
EDUCATIONAL HOMESTAY PROGRAMS
HOST FAMILIES NEEDED
 
Can you give 2-4 weeks of your time this summer?

EF (Education First) is welcoming students from China and Spain to Redmond this summer. Hosting a student is a wonderful way to make a world of difference AND earn $50 for our PTA!

Students from Spain: 
June 22-July 19
July 5-July 31

Students from China:
July 26-August 14
August 1-August 20

Host families receive:
  • An amazing cultural experience right at home
  • Volunteer/Community Service Hours for yourself or child
  • Discounts off other EF travel programs
  • The chance to impact another student's life forever

Contact local EF Staff member, Laurie Gillespie, 206-229-1098, for more information!

PTA President
THANK YOU TO THE BOARD!
 
Congratulations to the incoming Norman Rockwell PTA Board of Directors for 2017-2018!

President
Stacy Hatch
Secretary
OPEN
Treasurer
Sheila Gruber
VP of Communications
OPEN
VP of Fundraising
Ellie O'Rourke
VP of Academic Enrichment
Elizabeth Rosemond
VP of School Services
Kit Craig
VP of Volunteer Services
Beth Batig
VP of Events
Elaine Bentzinger
Membership Chair
Christine Welton
Director of Funds Allocation
Adelina Popescu
Disability Awareness Chair
Jamie Kivela
Legislative Advocate
Valdene Claux

As we welcome the new Board, we must bid farewell to a few 2016-2017 Board members.  

With their tireless contribution, leadership and generosity, we achieved many goals on behalf of Rockwell students and families.

Membership grew to 10% above last year.  Pass the Hat and Matching donations funded all of our projected events, parent education and academic enrichment programs. The cast of Shrek Jr. flexed their artistic muscles and entertained sold out audiences.  The minutes of every meeting were carefully recorded and archived to ensure our piece of beagle history is well documented. The website/Bugle/Facebook provided weekly communication and included surveys to obtain feedback from you... the members! And lastly, the budget accounted for every dollar in/out and yet- determined that what the PTA Board brings to Rockwell is priceless!  Thank you so very much for all each of you have accomplished during your tenure.

Secretary- Shannon Kronemeyer  
Treasurer- Liz Kwan  
VP Communications- Denise Waters
VP Events- Taunya Covington
VP FUNdraising- Myriam Pollock
Membership Chair- Melissa Sutton

PTA President
COMMUNITY SERVE DAY
SUNDAY, AUGUST 20
9AM-1PM  

A NEW community event to support Norman Rockwell Elementary.  Join us in helping teachers and staff prepare for the new school year!  Invite friends and neighbors!  REGISTER TODAY!


Questions?  Send an email!

Elaine Betzinger
Incoming VP Events
QUICK LINKS - IN EVERY ISSUE

Places to earn: 
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Bugle Article Submissions Welcome
  
The Beagle Bugle welcomes article submissions from students and parents .  Student journalists may submit articles about current events, students opinion-editorials and poems or short stories.  Parents may submit articles about PTA events and school related topics. 

Any article that is unrelated to PTA or Rockwell must be approved by the Lake Washington School District, and may be submitted to the Peach Jar E-flyer system.  The Lake Washington School District website has more information on the submission and approval process.

Short pieces will be edited for inclusion in the Bugle, longer pieces will be posted on the website with a link in the Bugle.  The Deadline for submissions for the next weekly Bugle is the preceding Thursday.  The Bugle Staff reserves the right to be selective regarding the materials that are publicized.
Contact the Bugle staff or submit articles at
Denise Waters
Beagle Bugle Editor
Norman Rockwell Elementary PTA
Norman Rockwell Elementary - Redmond, WA