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FROM OUR PRINCIPAL Dear Alki Community,

Growing up in Western Washington, my family was fortunate enough to spend a lot of time power boating in the Puget Sound. From an early age, I learned the adage “Red skies at night, sailors’ delight; Red sky in morning, sailors’ take warning.” That little rhyme was a forecast for the kinds of conditions to anticipate. Now, as a school leader, it is the time of year to engage my forecasting skills once again. I only wish it was as easy as looking to the color of the sky to anticipate what is on the horizon.

Forecasting as a school leader is influenced by anticipated student enrollment which then informs the anticipated number of staff members and the anticipated financial funding. Alki has recently received our projections for 2016-17 and I’d like to share with you what we are expecting:

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*LAP is state funding for programs that serve eligible students who need acdemic support for reading, writing and math, or who need readiness skills to learn these core subjects.  We will be held to state guidelines in how we use these dollars. 

SCHOOL CONTACTS

ATTENDANCE LINE (206) 252-9054

PRINCIPAL Shannon Hobbs-Beckley

(206) 252-9050 smstanton@seattleschools.org

ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY Lisa Noyes

(206) 252-9050 lnoyes@seattleschools.org

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ASSISTANT Ann Stevens

(206) 292-9054 astevens@seattleschools.org

OFFICE HELP Dianne Szerlong (206) 252-9050

SCHOOL NURSE Mary K Sykes

(206) 292-9057 mksykes@seattleschools.org

CAFETERIA Dianne Lannoye (206) 292-9058

dllannoye@seattleschools.org

The Alki Way !Always be Responsible

Let Kindness Be Your Guide Keep Yourself and Others Safe

Inspire Respect and Pride

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LETTER FROM PRINCIPAL CONT. Within these allocations, there is good news and challenging news for our school.  We are seeing a mix of increases and decreases.  The work of our BLT and PTA in the coming weeks takes on great importance as we determine how to utilize

our allocations.  We have opportunities with increased staffing in special education and ELL and increased funding in LAP.  We also have some decisions to make with decreased staffing in the number of classroom and PCP teachers.  BLT meetings are scheduled Feb. 29, Mar. 7, and Mar. 14 at 3:10 PM to take on this critical work.  BLT meetings are open to our school community.  As a young boater, I also recall those days when I saw beautiful red sunrises in the morning, indicating a “warning”.  There were a few moments with choppy waters, but I don’t ever recall an experience that we were unable to handle.  I feel like that about Alki’s 2016-2017 budget and staffing forecast.  We may hit a few waves, but we will remain strong and healthy in the end.  Our track record of working as a school/PTA partnership and resilience is evidence that our school, our staff, and our students will ride this wave and stand solidly.  I will provide updates to you in the spring editions of Currents to keep you informed. Also note that there are General PTA Meetings on Apr. 7 and May 12 where you can also receive updates.

Warmly, Shannon Hobbs-Beckley

AROUND THE SCHOOL

LIKE US ON FACEBOOK www.facebook.com/alkipta

SIGN-UP FOR E-NEWS Email alkipta@gmail.com to sign up

CHECK OUT ALKI'S WEBSITE http://alkies.seattleschools.org/

IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES Sunday, Mar. 6 4:00 PM - Century Link Field Alki night out with the Sounders FC

Saturday, Mar. 13 Daylight Savings

Wednesday, Mar. 16 8:00 AM (Cafeteria) Moms & Muffins

Thursday, Mar. 17 St. Patricks Day

Wednesday, Mar. 23 12:50 PM EARLY DISMISSAL

Wednesday, Apr. 6 Group Class Picture Day

Thursday, Apr. 7 6:15 - 7:30 PM (School) Art Showcase Night *PTA Meeting will be held prior to vote on new Executive Officers.

READ OUR BLOG https://AlkiPTA.wordpress.com

KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION - FALL 2016 As we found out this Fall and the Fall before that… the importance of early Kindergarten registration (actually any new student's registration) is imperative to our school's staff planning for the following year.  In 2014 we had 20 MORE Kindergartners than were planned for… and the year after that 20 LESS.

Registering your child early not only allows for staff planning, it also allows teachers time to review and prepare for specific student needs such as allergies, medical needs, classroom accommodations, facilitates parent/school communication in preparation for individual student needs and it assists the school in preparing class placements. 

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Congratulations to everyone who participated in Alki’s musical production of Peter Pan.  A heartfelt THANK YOU to the entire cast and their families for putting in countless hours of hard work to weave together a tale full of adventure!

None of it would have been possible however without the gracious help of our big team of volunteers! Each and every contribution is deeply appreciated. Stone Soup Theatre:  Quiqui (Director), Dani (Choreographer), Heather (Musical Director)

Posters: Casey Lynn (Poster Design), Mary Roper (Poster Printing), Poster Crew for distributing posters around West Seattle Ticket Sales:  Davina Dilley, Karisa MacLachlan

Costumes: Amy Evans, Amy Bannister, Barbara Ott

Hair & Makeup: Petra Whitehead, Casey Lynn, Monica

Set & Prop Team: Malia Scranton (Prop Manager), Scott Ingalls (Boat Design), Brenda Walden (Window & Pirate Ship), Sean Eley (Acting Blocks), Amy Evans (Swords, Shoes, & Bedding), volunteers who contributed to the sets & props

Fundraising:  Lynda Keegan (Bake Sale), Natasha Woolfolk (Bake Sale), Tina Kortje (Raffle), Jimi Robinson (Raffle), Lynda Sullivan (Flower Sales), Pauline Chardoul-Sutter (Flower Sales), Pam Bigatel (Flower Sales)

WS High School Student Volunteers:  Kaya, Ryan, Katya, & Tris (musical performance/dress rehearsals)

And a special thanks to Alki Musical Theatre Chairs Lisa Nobis and Nikki Eisenhut for all their hard work and dedication to keep our drama program going at Alki.  With a full heart and gratitude for our fabulous Alki community, we celebrate the gift and magic of theater!

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THANK YOU PETER PAN CAST, CREW & VOLUNTEERS

KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION - FALL 2016 (cont.) Registering now will also ensure that you receive a welcome packet from Alki in May, including an invitation to the June BBQ and summer playdates.  To make the transition for your Kindergartner smooth and stress free next Fall, register early and spread the word!!!

Check out Seattle Public Schools Site (http://tinyurl.com/gl67s7x) to download and fill out forms.  We will also put forms on the Alki PTA blog to download with instructions for your convenience.

1. Download and fill out the forms below.

2. Gather and copy other required documents.

3. Submit all materials by email, in person, mail or by fax.

Email: servicecenter@seattleschools.org In person: Service Center address and hours in the right column Mailing Address: SPS Service Center MS 11-174 PO Box 34165 Seattle, WA 98124-1165 Fax: (206) 252-0761

How to register for Kindergarten or 1st grade

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ALKI ALL SCHOOL SPELLING BEE WINNER Congratulations to 4th grade Alki Spelling Bee Champion Parker Eley!  Parker is now on his way to compete in the Regional Spelling Bee on Mar. 13 at Town Hall in Seattle.

Kudos to our 2nd place finisher 4th grade student Kiera MacLachlan and 3rd place finisher 4th grade student Alexander Calamatta.  Thank you Laurie Rasmussen, Anna Coghill, and Alexis Hedrick for all your hard work putting this special program together.

Congrats Parker!

RUNNING CLUB Thursday's starting Apr. 21

Running Club is held in the gym every Thursday after school, beginning Apr. 21 thru May 19 (2:50 - 4:00 PM).  The club is run by parent volunteers for all grades and is intended to help kids increase their physical activity through games and running challenges with their peers.

Kids will receive a necklace and a foot charm for each week they participate.  For children who are registered, please remember to have your child wear appropriate footwear on Running Club days.  The cost is $52 for the five weeks of fun (unless the child’s parent coaches... then it’s free!). There are a limited number of spots available, so please hurry and get your registration completed by Friday, Apr. 1 (no fooling!).  Online registration is preferred:   http://tinyurl.com/jomlbwk However, paper registration forms will also be sent home in KidMail, and can be turned into your classroom teacher.  If needed, extra copies are available outside of the office.

More coaches are needed! Each group of children requires 2-3 coaches every week (our goal is 15-20 coaches).  The more coaches we have, the more kids we can include. If you are unable to commit to the full five weeks, but are still interested in helping out as a part time or back up coach, please let us know.  A mandatory Coaches' meeting is scheduled for Apr. 7 in the Cafeteria from 2:15 - 2:50 PM.  REMINDER: Participation in Running Club is FREE for the children of coaches!

Questions? Contact: Jen Typpi (jentyppi@comcast.net) Brooke Fitterer (brookefitterer@gmail.com)

#ALKIRUNS

Thursday, Apr. 7 (6:15 - 7:30 PM)

Be sure to mark your calendars for Thursday, Apr. 7 for an evening of the arts. Our students have been working very hard to prepare for this years showcase creating 1-2 pieces of displayed art as well as rehearsing songs to perform for those in attendance.

Also, if anyone is interested in helping with  mounting or hanging art in the hallways for display, please contact: Anne Temme akaumakua@aol.com.

Looking forward to seeing everyone there on April 7th!

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ALKI LEADS RECYCLING & COMPOSTING EFFORTS IN SEATTLE SCHOOL DISTRICT Alki Elementary School recently demonstrated why they are leading the way across the district in recycling and composting.

This year, Seattle Public Schools transitioned to mandatory composting in food service areas and improved recycling throughout the district. It’s been a huge learning curve for teachers, staff and students and they’ve all performed remarkably well. When it comes to recycling and composting however, Alki students are top in the district and they have one, special staff member to thank.

Every day, Amy Fields teaches students what can be recycled, what can be composted, what can be tossed into the trash and why. SPS spent an afternoon with Amy at lunch watching her in action.

Check out the video here: https://youtu.be/wHPs4MVbr6I

BUILDING LEADERSHIP TEAM (BLT) At the Jan. 25 BLT meeting we reviewed and analyzed staff data relative to plans for school improvement. The results are being used to prioritize professional development for the remainder of the school year and leading into the next year. The following are opportunities to learn more about the school budget process. All BLT meetings are open to the public and you are welcome to attend for observation. The BLT meetings regarding the budget are as follows: Mar. 7 - Tentative meeting for continued budget discussion if needed.

Mar. 14 - Review the final budget. Questions? Contact: BLT PTA Representative Laura Mount lamount03@gmail.com

ALKI ORCAS IN THE SEMI-FINAL ROUND OF THE GLOBAL READING CHALLENGE Thursday, Mar. 3 (Central Library)

Alki's Global Reading Challenge team, The Orcas, are one of 62 Seattle teams competing Mar. 3 in the semi-final round at the downtown library.

The Global Reading Challenge is a Battle of the Books program for 4th and 5th graders enrolled in Seattle Public Schools. The program encourages children to have fun and enjoy reading. After reading 10 books, children take part in a "Quiz Bowl" game to determine the winner for the city of Seattle. Go Orcas!

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LEGISLATIVE CALENDAR

Wednesday, Mar. 2 (4:15 - 8:00 PM) Regular School Board Meeting, John Stanford Center Auditorium Sunday, Mar. 6 (11 AM - 1:00 PM) Community Meeting with Sue Peters, Magnolia Public Library

Thursday, Mar. 10 (4:30 - 6:30 PM) Audit and Finance Committee Meeting, John Stanford Center Board Conference Room

LEGISLATIVE NEWS The school board is an elected board of directors that

provide oversight for a school district.  In Seattle, we have 7 unpaid volunteer directors that oversee the whole district, but who are responsible for one of seven districts.  The school board is responsible for creating the policies which govern the school district and hiring the superintendent.  So, the school board has one employee who is responsible for implementing all district policies and hiring the staff needed to run the district.

The school board of Seattle has quite a big oversight task since Seattle has 99 schools, 53,000 students and an annual budget of $575M.  The school board does most of its oversight work in three types of meetings: 1) Regular school board meetings, 2) Committee meetings, and 3) Community meetings.  The regular school board meetings are held at John Stanford Center Auditorium, are open to the public and are also posted for viewing on YouTube.  The committee meetings are also open to the public, but are held in a smaller meeting room and not recorded.  The community meetings are held so that community members can speak with any of the directors.  You don’t have to meet with your district representative, although they will be more familiar with your school and neighborhood. West Seattle is big enough that it encompasses its own district along with Harbor Island and part of South Park.  Leslie Harris is our current representative on the school board and holds community meetings at local libraries on Saturday afternoons about once a month.  She gives an update on the issues she has been working on, then goes around the room so that everyone can introduce themselves and talk about their reason for attending.

I encourage everyone to watch at least some of the meetings on YouTube (https://youtu.be/KsYq45CmI_s) and/or attend at least one community meeting.  Community meeting dates and times are now posted in our eNews updates for those who are interested.

THE ROLE OF THE SCHOOL BOARD IN SEATTLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS

WALK-IN FOR EDUCATION THANK YOU to everyone who came out last Thursday in SUPPORT OF PUBLIC SCHOOL FUNDING!!! Alki was one of 80 schools in Seattle to participate.  Kids, parents, and staff colored "Fund McCleary coloring pages" as well as wrote notes to the state legislature on what "their vision for Alki would be".

A special thanks to Jennifer Ogle, Amy Cooper, and Mr. Hannah for organizing the event!

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PTA PRESIDENT LETTER Spring symbolizes love, hope, youth and growth. This Spring, we have some exciting and important things happening at Alki, please make sure to add them your calendar!

Join us for Moms ‘n Muffins on Wednesday, Mar. 16 (8:00 - 8:40 AM). This is a great time for mothers and mother figures to come to school with their child(ren), visit and grab a muffin and coffee.  You do not need to be a mother to attend this event as it’s open to any and all parent figures! Whether it’s an aunt, uncle, grandmother, grandfather, family friend, etc. come enjoy a morning treat with your student and send them off with some extra love for the day. The kids love it and so will you!

A few reminders...  Spring is here which means so is daylight savings! Don’t forget to Spring forward your clocks one hour, on Sunday, Mar. 13.  In addition, Wednesday, Mar. 23 is an early release day, with school ending at 12:50 PM.

Budget meetings will commence this month in preparation for the next school year.  Budget request forms for both teachers and parents are available in the hallway outside the front office.  Deadline for submission is Friday, Apr. 1.  Budget requests must be made annually… even if you submitted a request last year, you will need to submit a new request for next year.

And last, there are some fun things happening in Seattle this March. In support of family fun, thought I would share a few of them with you.

Mar. 4 – 6: Arctic Science Days (The Pacific Science Center) Learn about the Arctic and Antarctic from scientists at Polar Science Weekend, which has activities, exhibits, and demonstrations at Pacific Science Center.

Mar. 5 - 6: The Seattle Bike Show and Travel and Adventure Fair (CenturyLink Field Event Center) Check out the vendors of bikes, bike gear, travel accessories, and fitness equipment. The fair features a zip line, rock climbing wall, demo pool for kayaks, and tons of outdoor gear.

Mar. 5 – 6: Jack and the Beanstalk (Hale’s Ales Palladium Theater in Fremont) The story of a boy who plants magic beans to grow a tall beanstalk, which he climbs to another world, Ages 3 to 10.

Mar. 12: Dinosaur Day (UW Burke Museum) Touch fossils and talk to paleontologists about dinosaurs.

Mar.19 & 26: FREE State Park days You can spend it picnicking and playing at any of these 140 Washington State Parks for free.

Have a wonderful month Alki and Happy Spring!

Kirsten Donovan, PTA President 2015-2016

PTA EXECUTIVE BOARD PRESIDENT

Kirsten Donovan AlkiPTAPrez@gmail.com

CO-VP COMMUNICATIONS Angela Powell

AlkiPTA@gmail.com

CO-VP EVENTS Angela Powell

angmpowell@gmail.com

CO-VP FUNDRAISING Patti Johnson

patti.d.johnson@gmail.com

SECRETARY Kristin Dickerson

kristin.dickerson@yahoo.com

TREASURER Patti Johnson

patti.d.johnson@gmail.com

UPCOMING PTA MEETINGS

Thursday, Apr. 7 6:00 - 7:15 P.M. Prior to Art Showcase - Vote on PTA Officers for 2016/17 school year !Thursday, May. 12 6:30 - 7:30 P.M. Present PTA budget proposal for 2016/17 school year.

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PRESIDENT Amy Cooper Amy Cooper is excited and honored to return to the Alki PTA Executive Board in 2016!  She is an engaging member of the Alki community, serving on the 2014/15 Board as VP/Events, 2014 80‘s Auction Chair, 2015 Auction Procurement Team, 3rd year PTA Budget Committee member and 1st year joining school budget discussions with the Building Leadership Team.  She will take a 2 year hiatus from being a volunteer Roots of Empathy instructor in Alki’s Kinder classrooms to focus on her new PTA role. Mom to Max (2nd grader) and Eliza (Alki debut, 2017) Amy’s campaign promises include karaoke at PTA meetings and wine tasting fund-raisers. ;-) Enthusiastic, organized and a strong communicator she’s excited to work with her fellow PTA Executive Board members and Alki’s awesome staff and families as we continually strive to make Alki all we dream it to be for our kids (and us too!)  Let’s do this!

SECRETARY Danielle Jones Danielle Jones is a mom of three to Ella (5th grade), Camden (2nd grade), and Ivy (three years).  Her family moved here last year from Denver where she taught elementary school and served on the PTA.  While living in Denver she also served on the Executive Board for 5 years as the Secretary, VP, and President of her kids’ cooperative preschool. Danielle currently works part-time at the Capitol Hill Chamber of Commerce.  She enjoys running, wine, sunshine, and camping.  When school breaks you can find her on a jet plane. Danielle looks forward to making a great contribution to the awesome Alki Elementary community in her nominated role as Secretary.

CO-VP FUNDRAISING - Lisa Rockel Lisa Rockel is a stay at home mom to Keira Kent (5th grader) and Ryan Rockel (kindergarten). Before moving to Seattle, she was the Executive Assistant to the CFO at Blackberry and more recently the Site Treasure at Alki Cooperative Preschool. Lisa enjoys traveling, yoga, drawing and spending time with her friends and family. This will be Lisa's first year on the PTA. She has a positive outlook and can bring her creative and organizational skills to her nominated roll as VP of fundraising.

CO-VP EVENTS Lindsay Yost Lindsay Yost is mom to Carson, in kindergarten, and Asher, future Alki kid in 2017. She's spent her career in the entertainment industry both on and behind the stage as well as in arts education. Most recently she was the event manager for the ShoWare Center in Kent, adding sports management to her arts and entertainment experience.  Lindsay is looking forward to helping the Alki PTA with the important task of building a strong and involved community. As VP of Events, she aims to create a welcoming environment for the families and educators of Alki.

The nominating committee presents the following candidates for the 2016-17 PTA Executive Board:

Returning Executive Board Members

TREASURER Patti Johnson

CO- VP COMMUNICATIONS Angela Powell

* Voting will be held prior to the Art Showcase on Thursday, Apr. 7 at 6:00 PM

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We are looking for a team of volunteers to help take on the very popular Staff Appreciation Week celebration. Help us show the staff at Alki how

much we appreciate the work they do all year long with a little pampering each day during the week of (May 2-6). This week long May event is very important part of our Alki PTA.  It gives us a chance to show the Alki Staff how much we value them and the work they are doing with our children. If you are interested in volunteering: Please Contact Co-Chairs Amy Cooper (akcooper07@yahoo.com) or Lindsay Yost (lindsaydyost@gmail.com)

ALKI PTA EVENTS

UPCOMING BUY-IN PARTIES! What are you waiting for? Time is Running Out! Sign Up @ http://tinyurl.com/zdn635y

Become a Youth Orca Expert Friday, Mar. 4 (2:50 - 7:00 PM) Spend the afternoon on a virtual field trip to the San Juan Islands with Mrs. Massimino! Listen to echolocation calls through an underwater hydrophone, take 2 virtual tours of the Lime Klin Lighthouse and the Whale museum as well as speak with experts about Orca Whales. Students will create an orca whale art piece, a certificate for being a Youth Orca Expert, and receive a special charm from Mrs. Massimino.

$20Register by:

2/29/16

Alki Sleepover Friday, Apr. 1 (5:30 PM) Forget about homework, kids! Bring your sleeping bags, sleeping pads, and pillows for a slumber party at school. There will be games, karaoke, a movie, and of course bedtime stories. Pizza dinner compliments of Slices on Alki. Cinnamon Rolls, hot cocoa, and coffee (for the adults) from Ampersand Cafe will help everyone to awaken bright eyed and bushy tailed!  There will be plenty of parent chaperones to keep the peace. Your kiddo won't want to miss this Alki tradition!

Register by: 3/30/16

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Wednesday, Mar. 16 (8:00 AM) What better way to start your day than with a muffin and some coffee?? Here’s your chance to bring your kids to school, and enjoy some breakfast with them as you start the day.

Come join us on Wednesday, Mar. 16 (8:00 AM) for our annual Spring Event, Moms and Muffins. We will be serving muffins, milk, and coffee.

If you would like to help with set-up, serving or by making a batch of gluten free muffins.  Email 

Natasha Woolfolk at boydwoolfolk@msn.com

THANK YOU FEBRUARY BUY-IN PARTIES Thank you to all of our February Auction Buy-In hosts!  These generous teachers and parents donate the most precious thing of all to our students, their time!  Thank you to Ms. Scranton for a crafty afternoon of Valentine making, and Ms. Kunkel, Mrs. Dilley and Mr. Josh for a game of Capture the Flag!  Both new Teacher Experiences this year. Thank you to Mrs. Rasmussen, Ms. Nye and Ms. Iba for the new twist on the annual favorite Library Night: Maker Space!  And big thanks to Alki parents, Coach Sean Eley and his wife Monica, for braving a cold and chilly morning to warm up some of Alki's finest baseball prodigies for the upcoming spring season at the 3rd annual baseball clinic!  Thank you!

Poker Night Saturday, Apr. 2 (6:00 PM) Bring your "A-Game" & your Poker Face, but more importantly, bring some extra cash as there will be unlimited $20 rebuy's for the first hour! Drinks, appetizers, and prizes will be provided including the Alki Champions Cup Trophy to the winner!

$70Register by:

3/31/16

Week Volunteers Wanted

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ALKI PTA FUNDRAISING & BUDGET

CLOTHING DRIVE Are the clothes that

you're saving for the clothing drive piling up? Can't wait until May to donate? We know how annoying it is to have unwanted textiles that are out of fashion, not needed, or no longer fit cluttering up your house.

Stop by our next PTA meeting on Thursday, Apr. 7th (6:00 PM), and every General PTA meeting after to donate those goods early and still participate in our May clothing drive.  Question or inquiries please contact Patti Johnson patti.d.johnson@gmail.com

PTA BUDGET 2016/17 Thank you to Laura Mount, Patti Johnson, Elise Carlson-Rainer, Lisa Rockel, Angela Powell, Amy Cooper and Kirsten Donovan for volunteering to serve on this year's PTA Budget Committee at our February 11th PTA meeting. 

Do you Chair an existing program or event? We need PTA Budget Request Forms from all staff and volunteers requesting funding for next year's events/programs - even if funds were granted for this current year.  

Do you have any thoughts or ideas of new events or programs you'd like to bring to Alki?  We welcome your budget requests as well! Please find PTA Budget Request Forms in the information rack outside the office (or download off of our blog and turn them in to the PTA Mailbox by Friday, April 1st.  

The PTA Budget process is as follows: Friday, Apr. 1 - ALL PTA Budget Request Forms are due in the PTA Mailbox. Principal Hobbs-Beckley reviews and passes on to the PTA Treasurer, Patti Johnson.

April (TBA) - PTA Treasurer and Budget Committee meet 2-3 times to carefully and thoughtfully review and approve, partially fund or deny submitted budget requests and create proposed 2016-2017. PTA Budget Requestors will be informed if their request was approved, partially funded or denied May (TBA) - Proposed PTA Budget is presented 30 days prior to vote

Jun. 9 - PTA Budget vote by general membership at last PTA meeting of the year

(Please drop in the PTA Mailbox or email alkipta@gmail.com by FRIDAY, APR. 1ST)

ALKI-A-THON Save the Date: Thursday, May 26

Alki PTA’s second largest fund-raiser, the Alki-A-Thon, will be held on Thursday, May 26. Alki students will be doing laps around the play field to earn funds pledged by Alki friends and family, based on the number of laps they complete.  This super-fun event is filled with music, energy, running, walking and the occasional spontaneous happy-dance.  Pledge packets will be coming home at the end of April.  Please start looking for Alki-A-Thon updates in the weekly PTA emails to see how you or your business can support this great community event.  If you have any questions, please contact the event chair, Susan Gates (susancgates@hotmail.com) or co-chair, Jessie Ryan (jessiebean76@gmail.com).

THANK YOU Pizzeria 22 Big thank you to Pizzeria 22 for hosting our first Dine out for Alki in 2016 and donating 10% of their proceeds that night towards the PTA.

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ALKI VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Do you have fun, creative ideas to make our auction great? Interested in meeting and working with a great group of dedicated parents?

JOIN OUR 2016/17 AUCTION TEAM!! We are currently looking for an Auction Chair (or co-chairs) as well as volunteers that want to make Alki's biggest night of the year a huge success.

Email: (alkipta@gmail.com) to inquire

Help us show the staff at Alki how much we appreciate the work they do all year long with a little pampering each day during the week of (May 2-6).

Email: akcooper07@yahoo.com to inquire

Week Volunteers WantedWe need help with  mounting or hanging student's art in the hallways for display.

There is a lot of art so at least one parent per classroom is needed.

Email: akaumakua@aol.com to inquire

More coaches are needed! Each group of children requires 2-3 coaches each week.  The more coaches we have, the

more kids we can include.  Our goal is 15-20 coaches.  Even if you are unable to commit to the full five weeks, but are interested in helping out as a part time or back up coach, please let us know.  A mandatory Coaches' meeting is scheduled for Apr. 7 in the Cafeteria from 2:15 - 2:50 PM. 

REMINDER: Participation in Running Club is FREE for the children of coaches!

Email: jentyppi@comcast.net or brookefitterer@gmail.com to inquire

If you would like to help out with set-up, serving or by

making a batch of gluten free muffins for Moms & Muffins.

Email: boydwoolfolk@msn.com to

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ALKI COMMUNITYMATH BUDDIES Tuesdays (Feb. 23 - May 10) 4 - 5 PM West Seattle Branch Library The West Seattle Library is hosting a spring session of the Math Buddies program.  Based on the Reading Buddies program, Math Buddies pairs K – 5 students with teen volunteers who will lead them in activities and games that strengthens students’ math skills. 

Our third season of Math Buddies begins Tuesday, Feb. 23 at the West Seattle Branch Library.  This is a great opportunity for students to discover the joy of playing with real-world math through games and activities while socializing with our helpful teen volunteers.

This program is FREE and open to all students K – 5th grade (pre-registration required).

West Seattle Branch Library 2306 42nd Ave SW 206-684-7444

FREE MUSEUM OF FLIGHT MEMBERSHIP Become a Connections Member and get a free membership to the museum Connections is the Museum of Flight’s new free membership program designed for students ages (5-18).  The program will guide participants through the Museum’s many exciting learning opportunities.

Benefits of Connections Membership • Unlimited FREE visits to the Museum for you and one

adult • Invitations to fun events • Early registration for select Museum education

programs • Connections Newsletter full of information and

inspiration

How to Become a Member • Sign up in the Alaska Airlines Aerospace Education

Center at The Museum of Flight • Visit www.museumofflight.org/connections to sign

up online • Call 206-768-7239

WRITERS IN THE SUMMER July 25 - August 5 (Grades 2 - 12)

Camp WITS brings the inspiring and accomplished Seattle writers who teach comics, stories, and poems in public schools throughout the year to the light-filled rooms of the School of Visual Concepts in downtown Seattle. Camp attendees will learn new ways to express their own authentic voices, join a community of young writers from across the city, create letterpress portfolios for their new work, and end the camps with a celebratory reading open to family and friends.

Camp WITS is open to all experience levels and abilities, from new to seasoned writers. Sessions are taught by two acclaimed WITS Writers-In-Residence and are limited to 20 students each.

Camp WITS is comprised of six sessions divided by age. Each session meets once per day, Monday – Friday, from July 25th through August 5th.

Register: http://tinyurl.com/z6t7k9s (Scholarships available)

School of Visual Concepts 2300 7th Ave Suite B Seattle, Washington 98121

Questions? (206) 621-2230 or wits@lectures.org