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Coyote Howler Canyon Creek Elementary PTA Newsletter

Canyon Creek Elementary PTA

21400 35th AVE SE, Bothell WA 98021 Phone 425-408-5700 Principal: Pete Misner Executive Committee: Co-Presidents:

Melissa Barton Lisa Ziz

Co-Vice Presidents: Melissa Arnold Jasmine Fry

Treasurer: Rikki Stride

Secretary: Kjirsten Davies

Newsletter Editor: StephanieTastad

Upcoming Events

♦ 10/1 Reflections

♦ 10/2 General PTA

Meeting

♦ 10/5 Walk-A-Thon

♦ 10/8 Box Tops

♦ 10/11 Boeing Science

Program kicks off

♦ 10/22 Hearing and

Vision Testing

PTA Unit 6.10.7 September 2012 Volume 35 Issue 1

Welcome to the 2012-2013 school year at Canyon Creek! We are off to a great start and are enjoying serving you as your PTA Co-Presidents this year.

The ice cream social was the perfect way to kick off the school year and was a big success. Thank you to all of our teachers who opened up their classrooms and were on hand to greet each student with a smile. It was wonderful to be able to drop off school supplies, meet teachers and locate classrooms. This really helped the first day of school run smoothly, cutting down on parent traffic, which helped ease congestion in our parking lot, hallways, classrooms, etc. The students were ready to go on day one! Thank you also to our fantastic office staff who were on hand to answer parent questions.

We served over 900 free ice cream sundaes to our Canyon Creek families and are grateful to all of the volunteers who helped run this event. The sun was shining and families enjoyed reconnecting with old friends and making new ones. The playground was hopping and we all had a chance to come together as a community.

Our next big event is the Walk-a-thon, which will take place on October 5th. This is our largest school fundraiser and 100% of the money goes directly to programs that support our students! Science, our art docent program, scholarships, family nights, playground equipment, field trips, author visits and equipment teachers need for their classrooms are just some examples of what the walk-a-thon helps to fund.

The first PTA meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 2nd in the cafeteria, from 6:30-8:00 p.m. Mark your calendars now! We will conduct some PTA business and then will have the chance to hear from our Principal, Pete Misner. He will be talking about the rapid growth Canyon Creek has experienced and what has been going on at the district level to address parent concerns.

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PRESIDENT’S LETTER CONT.

We have extended the normal meeting time as we anticipate that this is a topic that parents are invested in and we want to do a thorough job in sharing information and keeping communication lines open.

Canyon Creek is a special school. Together, our fantastic staff, eager students and supportive parents make up a community that we feel lucky to be a part of. We look forward to a fabulous year!

Lisa Ziz and Melissa Barton PTA Co-Presidents

Art Docents Needed

Thank you to all the parents who volunteered to be Art Docents

this year! We are still in need of docents in the following

classrooms: Dunn, Larios, McBride, Lindley, Ries, Watson, Brush,

Quartly & Hansen

Art Docent takes just 1-2 hours per month.

Lesson plans, project ideas and supplies are provided.

You don’t need any artistic ability at all.

CANYON CREEK KIDS LOVE ART!

If you have any questions about the Art Docent Program or would

like to volunteer, please contact: Siri Brusa

call: (425)481-0100 or email:sirib57@gmail.com

CANYON CREEK KIDS LOVE ART!

“Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up.” Picasso

We are in need of volunteers for the Canyon Creek PTA sponsored Walk-A-Thon Fundraiser on October

5. Please see the table below for volunteer role descriptions. The event will be conducted during the

school day over four heats:

Heat # Classes Time

1 HDK(am), KFD, 1, 1/2 combo 9:00 – 9:45am

2 2, 3, Mid-level 1-3 10:00 – 10:45am

3 HDK(pm), 4, 5 1:00 – 1:45pm

4 6, 5/6 combo, mid-level 4-6 2:00 – 2:45pm

Please email Mary White at whiteme@comcast.net with the following information if you would like

to volunteer.

• Role(s) you would like to sign up for

• Teacher name(s)

• Your t-shirt size if volunteering for the Classroom Coordinator role

Role Duties # of Volunteers

T-shirt Sorting (Pre-Event) • Assist in sorting t-shirts by

color and classroom list.

4-6 for approximately 2-3

hours. Tentatively set for

9/22.

Classroom Coordinator • Distribute t-shirts to the

students on the day of the

event.

• Review rules with the class.

• Escort class (along with the

teacher) out to the track.

• Walk with the class

• Escort class to popsicle area

• Escort class to tally table

• Escort class back to classroom

2 per classroom is our goal

Set Up • Set up cones

• Set up check in table/t-shirt

pick up area

• Mark the track

• Set up tables/chairs in tally

area

2

• Set up signs

Lap Marker Distribution • Distribute rubber bands to

students as they finish each

lap

• Help students count their

rubber bands and line up for

tally count under covered area

4 per heat

Crowd Control • Work the track during the

heat

• Assist kids who need to leave

the track for any reason such

as restroom, first aid or resting

area

• Assist with moving the kids

from the track to the popsicle

station and to the tally area

2 per heat

Tally Table • Total laps for each student.

We will have tables set up by

teacher per heat. Once the

kids are done walking, the

classroom coordinators will

escort them to the tally area

where these volunteers will

count up laps (rubber bands)

and provide the student with

their total laps completed.

9 - heat 1

9 - heat 2

7 - heat 3

6 – heat 4

Popsicle Distribution • Distribute popsicles to the kids

as they line up at the tally

tables for final tabulation of

laps.

2 per heat

Pledge Form Tally (Post Event) • Assist with post race activities

to tally laps and count money.

• This activity will take place

post event.

4-6 for approximately 2-3

hours

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ON OCTOBER 5 ON OCTOBER 5 ON OCTOBER 5 ON OCTOBER 5THTHTHTH, 2012!, 2012!, 2012!, 2012!

STAFF APPRECIATION Canyon Creek loves their teacher and staff! We want to

show how much we appreciate all the hard work they put into educating our children by

providing a monthly meal/treat for them to enjoy. However, we can’t do it without the

great volunteers at our school. Several times during the school year, we will be hosting

themed potlucks for the staff. Whether you donate food or money, every contribution is

greatly appreciated! For more information, or to be added to an informational distribution

list, please contact Shannon Daniel msdaniel4@gmail.com or Liz Wright

liz.m.wright@gmail.com.

WE’VE GOT SPIRIT YES WE DO! WE’VE GOT SPIRIT WEAR JUST FOR YOU!

This year we’ve gone online with our spirit wear! This is your year, your school, your team. Make it your

own. Find the latest collection of customizable gear to wear on campus, on the field, and in the stands.

Order your school gear with a click of the link on our website or go to:

http://www.prepsportswear.com/redirector.aspx?schoolid=195362&utm_sourceCanyonCreek&categor

y=863&utm_campaign=partner&utm_medium=link&utm_content=individual+store+link&utm_term=Ba

cktoSchool

That’s RIGHT! You can now customize your child’s sweatshirt or t-shirt with his/her name, pick from a

variety of colors and styles, and have fun being unique in Coyote school colors! No more missed

deadlines. You can order whatever you want, whenever you want, and you’ll get it delivered right to

your front door!

Hearing and Vision Screenings.

Date: Monday, October 22nd

Time: 8:30 am – 2:00pm

Signup to volunteer, please email:

Fatima Bhatti, Health Room Chair baby_abdulr@yahoo.com

Helen Ziemkowski, School Nurse hziemkowsk@nsd.org

Canyon Creek Directory Sponsors Wanted!

We are offering local businesses the option of advertising in our PTA sponsored

Student Directory AND at the same time supporting PTA. By advertising in our directory you will be

helping us to offset the printing costs we encounter each year in the production of the directory.

Businesses of any size can take advantage of this great opportunity to be seen and share your message!

What’s in it for you?

· Advertise to a large audience who you are and what you do!

· Everyone wants to support the businesses that support our school!

· Opportunity for over 350 Canyon Creek families to support you and your business.

What do you need to do?

Please fill out the form below and return it to your child’s teacher or the school office by Friday, October

5, 2012. Please make checks payable to Canyon Creek PTA. Contact Dianne Kinney at 425-275-8696 or

dianne@adamkinney.com if you have any questions.

Name (print): _____________________________________________ __ $75 Half-page placement

Phone number: _______________________ __ $50 Quarter Page ad

Ad wording or card: __ Attached __ E-mailed __ $20 Business Card

YOUR PTA MONEY MATTER

PTA Income and Expenses, August 2012

August Income

$3,025

Walk-A-Thon t-shirt

sponsors

August Expenses

$1,081 Ice Cream Social

$543

Staff Appreciation Catered

Dinner

$232

Health Room

Equipment

This year’s budget will be voted on at our

General PTA Meeting, Tuesday, Oct. 2nd.

The strength of the Canyon Creek PTA lies in its membership—the parents, teachers, school

administrators, business leaders, and community members who devote themselves to making

a positive difference in the lives of children. Members are the lifeblood of PTA and provide

the passion, leadership, and hard work needed to fulfill PTA’s Mission.

YOUR PTA MEMBERSHIP helps provide funds for both inside and outside the classroom, is a sign of

support for our students and our staff, and is our legislative voice!

WE ARE LOOKING FORWARD to the Walk-A-Thon, Popcorn Fridays, Skating Parties, Family Science Nights,

BINGO, Art Docents, Art Gala, and so much more!

BECOME A MEMBER TODAY! BECOME A MEMBER TODAY!

PTA MEMBERSHIP IS OUR VOICE AND VOTE. It is not about volunteering or attending meetings. PTA is the oldest child advocacy organization in existence that gives all parents a voice in their

children’s education. PTA continues to be relevant as it advocates for ALL children and provides opportunities to make a difference in the life of kids. Remember, becoming a PTA member at Canyon Creek gives our school important voting strength at the WA State PTA level (the more members, the

stronger our vote). ANY ONE CAN BE A PTA M EMBER OF CANY ON CREEK and it is not just limited to parents of students or folks planning on volunteering with PTA events. Membership is the heart of PTA

and we all make a difference, so consider becoming a member today.

**ALL MEMBERS WHO JOIN THE PTA WILL ALSO RECEIVE A CANYON CREEK STUDENT DIRECTORY FOR FREE!**

To join, simply fill out the form below and return with payment to your child’s teacher or to the school office

staff. Please make checks payable to Canyon Creek PTA. Thanks for your support!

Questions? Colette Puoci, Membership Chair, at 425-686-8103 or puocimama@gmail.com.

__________________________________________________________________________________________

Membership Type (circle one): Individual ($)13.00 Family (two adults) ($)21.00

Name(s): _____________________________________________________________________

Phone: ___ Email: (used for PTA meeting & event news)

Address: ________________________________________________________________________ City: ____________________ Zip: Youngest Child’s Name: _________________ ___________________His/Her Teacher:_______________________________

(Your PTA Membership Card will be distributed to your youngest child’s teacher.)

� I would like to volunteer this year. Contact me.

� I'm not able to volunteer this year but am happy to support PTA with my membership.

(We look forward to seeing you at the many PTA sponsored events throughout the year.)

SPONSORSHIP REQUESTS/ DONATIONS

� Sponsorship requested (completely confidential) 100% assistance or partial assistance $______(fill in

amount)

� I would like to donate to the scholarship fund $_________(fill in the amount)

� I would like to sponsor a teacher or staff's membership $_________(fill in the amount)

Canyon Creek Elementary is non-profit and all donations are tax deductible.

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SCIENCE CLUB: 3RD & 4TH

GRADERS

THIS YEAR SCIENCE CLUB, taught by teachers Serena Lindley and Erin Smith and sponsored by the Canyon Creek PTA, is for 3rd & 4th graders every Friday during their lunch recess (11:45am-12:15pm). Each week students will have an opportunity to perform various science experiments. Some of the topics this fall include an oil-spill cleanup, a science scavenger hunt, and much more! To participate in the science club students in 3rd & 4th grades obtain a pass from their teacher and come to room 19 after lunch dismissal. Following completion of the experiment, students will then return to their classrooms.

SCIENCE EXPERIMENT OF THE MONTH

EACH MONTH IN THE HOWLER, there will be a fun science topic with an experiment you can do together at home as a family. The experiment can be done with supplies around the house and is safe to do under adult supervision.

RAINBOW SCIENCE- I’m sure you’ve all seen a rainbow in the sky, but what makes a rainbow? A rainbow is an optical phenomenon caused when light is reflected by water droplets in the air. Try this experiment to make your own rainbow: Find a sunny spot in your house by a window. Hold a clear glass of water above a piece of white paper by the sunny window and see the rainbow reflect on the white paper.

BOEING AFTER SCHOOL SCIENCE PROGRAM: 4TH & 5TH

GRADERS

NEW THIS FALL, we are pleased to partner with Boeing to bring a free after school science program for 4th & 5th graders. This science program is a hands-on inquiry of science topics related to aerospace engineering and physics. Permission slips were sent home from your child’s teacher and must be returned by Thursday, October 4 for consideration in the program. Due to overwhelming interest, participants will be selected on a lottery basis and parents will be notified by October 5 if their child can attend this program. The program from 3-4pm after school on Thursdays in the library on the following dates (Oct. 11, 18, 25, Nov. 1, 8, & 15). If you are interested in volunteering to help lend a hand to the Boeing experts (no science experience required), please contact Lori Hays at blhays9697@comcast.net.

LOOK FOR MORE SCIENCE EVENTS AND EXPERIMENTS EACH MONTH IN THE HOWLER!

To volunteer for these and other science events, contact Lori Hays at blhays9697@comcast.net

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Get Ready, Get Set, Go get those Box Tops!!

The first contest of the 2012-2013 school year, sponsored by

the Canyon Creek PTA, will be Oct 8-Oct 11th. There is no

school Friday so make sure to get them in by Thursday. The

top 3top 3top 3top 3 classes classes classes classes with the most Box Tops will win ice cream!

Ask your Parents, Grandparents, Aunts and Uncles to start

saving those Box Tops and you can help earn money for your

school.

Also, don’t forget to support your school by shopping online through the Box Tops Marketplace

to earn e-Box Tops for your school! There are over a hundred sites to choose from including

familiar major retailers! Go to boxtops4education.com to sign up.

I just wanted to personally thank our awesome community at Canyon Creek for a fabulous ice cream social. All of the

volunteers helped make it a HUGE success. Special thanks go to the Gilroy family for donating M& M's, and to our

teachers and staff for spending the evening with us. ~Much Gratitude. Melissa Kline

To Melissa Kline, thank you for all of your hard work in chairing our very first ice cream social! It was a beautiful day for

ice cream, and everyone enjoyed this well planned event!

Thank you to the following women who led new family tours: Melissa Arnold, Jasmine Fry, Jenny Vick, Stephanie Tastad,

Melanie Monson, Mary White and Julie Kerr.

Also, thank you to Colette Puoci, Lori Hays and Melissa Arnold for stuffing first day packets.

Howler Hoorays to Terri Jaenson for Chairing the Welcome Back Tea!

WE’RE OFF TO A BRILLIANT START TO THE SCHOOL YEAR!

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There are some interesting things happening in

the PTA right now at the state level. In Olympia,

the Parent Teacher Association is trying to tackle

the idea of cutting school days in order to help

balance our state’s budget, finding that it just

doesn’t make sense. The governor’s proposal

to cut and later ask voters to “buy back” four

days of school gambles with our children’s

future, and Washington State PTA strongly

opposes it. The move would land the state in

a legal mess and cause tremendous

disruption. Find out more about and join

the conversation at

http://www.wastatepta.org

Reflections Art Competition

The Reflections Program is a National PTA and WSPTA

cultural arts competition. The purpose is to provide an

opportunity for students to use their creative talents by

expressing themselves through their own original works.

The Reflections Program is a National PTA and

Washington State PTA cultural arts competition. The

purpose of this program is to provide an opportunity for

students to use their creative talents by expressing

themselves through their own original works.

Each year, Reflections challenges students to create art

that supports a specific theme. Themes are selected from

thousands of ideas submitted by students to National

PTA's Reflections Theme Search.

2012-13 Reflections theme is:

"The magic of a moment....".

Young artists get involved in Reflections through their

local PTA or PTSA. A student may submit an entry in any

of six arts areas. Only original works of art are accepted.

The six art areas are: Literature, Music Composition,

Photography, Visual Arts, Film/Video and

Choreography/Dance

Canyon Creek Reflections program will kick of in early

October. Look for more info to come home. To learn more

about the program and see guidelines for each of the art

areas, please visit the Washington State PTA website:

http://www.wastatepta.org/programs/reflections/index.ht

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School Board Studying Recommendation to Address Enrollment Growth The Board of Directors is studying a recommendation presented by the Enrollment Demographics Task Force (EDTF) to help provide a long-term solution to address enrollment growth in the north and central corridor of the district. Click on the link, www.nsd.org/edtf, for more information on the EDTF recommendation and district growth.

NOTE FROM THE EDITOR: With school back in full swing, PTA is looking to fill the following Chair positions:

After School Movies and the Sock Hop. We are excited about offering these additional after school, family

events, and hope that you will help us keep them at the school.

Please send any comments, or future article ideas and local event listings to be included in the Howler to

Stephanie Tastad at Stephanie.tastad2010@gmail.com.

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