The Raven Review

April 21, 2013

Bring Laptops THIS TUESDAY - April 23

Tech support will be at Renaissance on Tuesday, April 23 to verify MSP testing software on ALL student laptops. Please be sure your student has their laptop charged and at school this TUESDAY, APRIL 23 In This Issue Laptops Needed TUESDAY, APRIL 23 RSAR PTSA Meeting THIS WEDNESDAY Set Painters Needed Staff Appreciation Week BBQ and Volunteers Required Camp Meeting - Mark Your Calendars May 18 Deadline for 8th Grade Class Party Parent Education New Grading System Information Night Take the LWSD Parent Survey Legacy for Learning Luncheon Mark Your Calendar Quick Links Useful Links RSAR Weekly Bulletin RSAR PTSA Please contact Maria Pinkerton, pinkmg@gmail.com, if you have any questions. RSAR Facebook Haiku Washington State PTA School Phone Number Hello Renaissance Families! Staff Appreciation Week is coming up soon. It runs from May 6 to May 10. The PTSA will provide some flowers on Monday, a luncheon on Wednesday, and a morning coffee/tea on Friday for our fabulous teachers and staff. I would like to encourage you to remind your students that teachers often most value a simple, personal note of thanks or creation from their students rather than a gift. And Renaissance students are certainly creative! If your family also wants to know what a particular teacher or staff member needs for the classroom or would appreciate , Debbie Lerner and I have lists of teacher favorites and needs. Karen Hernan, staff appreciation chair, kareninwashington@yahoo.com 425-936-1544 School Links RSAR Middle School Lake Washington School District Inglewood Middle School Eastlake High School Community Links Community Bulletin Board @ LWSD

RSAR PTSA
This Wednesday - Vote RSAR PTSA Committee Wednesday, April 24
Please mark you calendars and plan on attending this PTSA general membership meeting. The nominating committee places the following names in nomination for the 2013-2014 school year: Secretary: Joan Deitrich. Co-Treasurers: Cindi Peterson and Stacy Silvernail. Co-Vice Presidents: Pascale LeJeune Fish and Katherine Mattes. Co-Presidents: Clea Moreheart and Teresa Wade.

Help Needed - Set Painting! Saturday, April 27, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Need help Set Painting on 4/27! Need 25 volunteers(students must be accompanied by adults(double your hours!) and need canvas drop cloths. More info and sign up at VolunteerSpot! http://vols.pt/FGy8aG

Staff Appreciation Week May 6 to May 10

BBQ and Volunteers...Where are you?

We really need your help! We have two volunteer positions that require next year's committee chair positions to come on board NOW! The positions are: BBQ coordinator -- we only have 58 days until our allschool BBQ! We need YOU! Volunteer coordinator (using Volunteer Spot) Membership Chair These positions have a current volunteer to train the next person who steps up for these roles. Our students depend on us to provide this kind of support for the school's programs and enrichment. Please contact us for more information. PTSA Co-Presidents Clea Morehart, c.morehart@comcast.net Jennifer Kennett, jkennett2001@hotmail.com

Camp Information (6th & 7th Grade)

Required 2013 Camp Waskowitz Parent Meeting
Thursday, May 30 Parents (one parent from each family must attend) of current 6th and 7th grade students and new incoming students. Watch your e-mail for more information on this important meeting. Mark your calendars! Camp dates for 2013 are: 8th Grade: September 16-19 6th and 7th Grade: September 17-19

8th Grade Deadline

8th Grade Class Party to Family Fun Center
Friday, June 14 The 8th grade class has decided to have their party at the Tukwila Family Fun Center. Field trip forms and additional information will be sent home Monday, May 6. To make this trip a success, please make sure to submit your completed field trip forms and $18.00, per student, no later than Wednesday, May 15. Please make checks payable to RSAR PTSA and bring forms/checks to Haylee Langton. If you have additional questions, contact Sarah Langton, sarah@langtonspieth.com

Parent Education
Navigating Turbulent Waters: Talking with Your Teen about Drugs & Alcohol
Wednesday, April 24 at 7:30 p.m. Talking to your teenager about drugs and alcohol...the idea evokes fear in most parents. Join Jennifer S. Kennett, family counselor and former addictions clinician for a one-hour session on how to talk with your teen about drugs & alcohol. Topics include: Understanding the current trends in substance use in teens Understanding the new social climate and the influence of social media How to start the conversation How to capitalize on teachable moments How to develop a safety contract and why every parent should have one Warning signs and how to get help. Session to be held on Wednesday April 24th at 7:30PM. Location TBA

What Every Family Needs to Know about Cyber Safety and the Risks of Social Media
With more affordable smart phones and the growth of social media like Facebook and Twitter, everyone is connected. Yes, it is exciting, but how do you protect your children when they participate? Not just from predators but from bad decisions that can impact their lives for years to come? How do you even talk to them about it, let alone understand it? The presentations will be held on the following dates/times: Rosa Parks Elementary - May 16, 7-9 p.m. Christa McAuliffe Elementary - May 23, 7-9 p.m. Ben Franklin Elementary - May 30, 7-9 p.m

More detailed information is available by clicking this link

LWSD District Information

LWSD Parent/Community Survey Now Open
Every year, the district asks parents and community members to take a few minutes and give us feedback about how our schools are doing. The survey provides good feedback to the district on important parent concerns as well as what parents think we are doing well. This information is used by the district in its continuous improvement processes. Many of the questions are used for reports to the school board. Results are also broken out by school and provided to principals for use in their continuous improvement process. Parents and community members alike are invited to take part. More detailed information is available by clicking this link This year, the survey will be open from April 16 through May 13. Please take a few minutes of your time to help the district and schools improve by clicking this link: http://research.zarca.com/k/SsWYVTsSRQsPsPsP.

Legacy for Learning Luncheon

Lake Washington parents - you are cordially invited to the 8th annual Legacy for Learning luncheon on Wednesday , May 1, 2013, at Juanita High School from noon-1 p.m. featuring guest speaker Brad Tilden, president and CEO of Alaska Airlines. This year we'll introduce the district's Signature Programs -- a new approach to interdisciplinary learning designed to inspire and prepare high school students for college and careers, while developing 21st century problem-solving. Goals for limitless discovery: $225,000 luncheon goal $150 suggested minimum gift Click here for more information about attending our luncheon. Unable to attend but still want to support the Foundation? You can volunteer or make a donation online! Contact the Lake Washington Schools Foundation office at info@lwsf.org or 425-936-1414 to find out how you can help.

Fundraising
The Easiest Fundraiser? Matching Funds!
Do you work for a company that matches your volunteer hours? If so, make your hours really count by submitting your volunteer hours.

Mark Your Calendar...

APRIL
Tues., April 23 - Laptop SOFTWARE Check Wed., April 24 - RSAR PTSA meeting, 6:30-8:30 p.m., EHS library. Tues., April 30 - Math Club Competition @ Kirkland Middle School, 6:30pm. April 24-May 31 - MSP Testing Window

MAY
Fri., May 3 - No school - teacher LEAP day May 6-May 10 - Staff Appreciation Week Tues., May 7 - MSP testing, all grades Thur., May 9 - MSP testing, all grades May 13-15 -Rehearsal EHS theater - TBA Wed., May 15 LAST DAY - 8th Grade Class Party Money Due 6th/7th grade - spring play performance, EHS theater, 7 p.m.

Thurs., May 16 - 8th grade - spring play performance, EHS Theater, 7 p.m. Wed., May 22 - MSP testing, 7th & 8th grade only Thurs., May 23 - MSP testing, 7th grade only May 24-27 - 8th grade class trip to Cannon Beach Mon., May 27 - No school - Memorial Day Thur. May 30 - Required Parent Camp Meeting - EHS Theater, 6:30 p.m.

JUNE
Fri., June 7 - All-school dance, EHS small gym, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Tues., June 11 - EOC testing, 8th grade only Thurs., June 13 - 8th Grade Promotion, EHS theater, 7-8 p.m. Fri., June 14 - 8th Grade Party: Family Fun Center, 5-8 p.m. Tues., June 18 - All-school BBQ: Beaver Lake, 10:00-1:30 p.m. Wed., June 19 - Last day of school, early dismissal

SEPTEMBER
8th Grade: Sept. 16-19 7th Grade: Sept. 17-19 6th Grade: Sept. 17-19
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