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June 19, 2014 Issue 36
Upcoming EventsEnd of Year Slide Show 9:45 –
10:15, last day for students, 1 hour early dismissal
June 19
8th Grade v. Staff Volleyball Game June 19
Sue Peters community meeting, 11am Magnolia Library June 21
Last Day to Pay Fines, Pick up Report Cards - before 3 pm June 25
School Office Closed for Summer June 30 – August 25
First Day of School for Students Sept 3
Bike the Bluff Sept 7
New Family Orientation, 6pm Sept 11
Back to School Night Sept 19
School Pictures, MS Sept 22
School Pictures, K-5 Sept 23
Curriculum Night, 6:30 pm Sept 23
2 HR ED Sept 24
PTA General Meeting Sept 30
Blaine News and Events Online
Follow Blaine PTA online!Facebook: Catharine Blaine PTATwitter: @CatharineBlaineWebsite: www.BlainePTA.com
A NOTE FROM THE SUPERINTENDENTDear Seattle Public School families,
Attending our high school graduations this month made me realize once again what an amazing journey both our students and families take during their 13 years at Seattle Public Schools. Whether your student just finished kindergarten or is getting ready for his or her final year of high school, I want you to know that we are committed to ensuring educational excellence and equity for each and every student.
I am proud of our accomplishments during the 2013-14 school year. However, I know we still have much work to do in order to meet our goal of ensuring every student graduates prepared for college, career and life.
We are maintaining high academic standards
We work to ensure every student in Seattle Public Schools is in a classroom with high-quality teaching and has access to materials and technology to support their academic journey. Closing the achievement gap continues to be a key focus for us, as does improving our services in both Special Education and Advanced Learning. In the fall, we will be implementing Common Core State Standards as an effort to provide consistent and rigorous learning goals in English Language Arts and Math. Also, we will be making sure students in grades 3 to 8 are ready for the new Smarter Balanced Assessments, which are required by the state and will ul-timately be a replacement for the MSP tests in Math and English Language Arts.
We are meeting the challenge of higher enrollment and greater capacity needs
An estimated 52,400 students are expected to attend Seattle Public Schools this fall, an increase of 1,300 over this school year. Growth is expected to continue over the next decade, and enrollment could reach 60,000 by 2020 if current trends continue. While we are pleased to see growing enrollment, we recognize this presents challenges.
Thanks to Seattle voters, who approved the 2013 Building Excellence IV (BEX IV) Capital Levy, a total of 17 new, expanded and modernized buildings will help
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Updates on the selection of a new Principal and Assistant Principal will be posted on BlainePTA.com and on the Facebook page as we hear any news. Make sure you Like Us on Facebook to stay in the loop.
create more space. Additionally, we are looking at other options to add capacity as we continue to create quality teaching and learning environ-ments for students and staff.
We are implementing a new Strategic Plan
I enjoyed meeting many of our families and community members this spring at our five regional town hall meetings to discuss our new five-year Strategic Plan. This plan – Every Student. Every Classroom. Every Day – outlines the work we have embarked on to meet three goals: ensuring educational excellence and equity, improving systems to support stu-dents, and strengthening our school, family and community engagement.
Finally, I know school safety and security is on many of our minds. Please know that keeping your student safe is a top priority. This summer we will continue to look at our school safety plans, training and ways we can increase our partnerships with the Seattle Police Department and larger community to provide a safety net for students.
I hope you all enjoy the summer, and we look forward to seeing our stu-dents back at school on Wednesday, Sept. 3. Sincerely,
José BandaSuperintendentSeattle Public Schools
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Lost and Found Donation Deadline Pushed Back Due to the fact that so many of you will be stopping by for celebrations at the school, the Lost and Found donation deadline has been pushed back to the last day of school.
The entire Lost and Found showcase has been moved to the very front entrance of the school. This will give ALL of the wonderful parents a chance to look through it and take home anything that belongs to your clan.
Please make a point of stopping by to really give it a good look. We have LOADS of coats/sweatshirts, in addition to lunch boxes, swimsuits, helmets and so much more. I suspect many of us are missing items we don’t even realize are gone. We welcome YOU to swing by and reclaim family treasures!
Lost and Found Photos Posted on Facebook!
A NOTE FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT (continued from page 1)
There is No Need for Children to Go HungryFREE breakfast, lunch and snack for ages 1-18. When: June 25th – August 22nd Where: Participating parks, community centers, and other sites throughout Seattle. Visit http://www.seattle.gov/summerfood or 1-888-4FOOD-WA for more information.
Congratulations and Good Luck to Julie Cox and Doug Ouellette as they move on in their careers!Julie will be the new principal at North Beach Elementary, and Doug will become principal at Wedgwood Elementary in the Northeast Region of Seattle Public Schools.
Thank You Julie and Doug for all of your dedication and support of our kids!
We wish you all the best!
Thank You from the Lunchroom ManagerI would like to THANK all the parents who volun-teered in the lunchroom. I wouldn’t have made it through this year without you, and I would also like to give a Big Thank You to the following parents who gave their time every week one day a week to come in help serve lunch. I appreciate your dedication in helping me kept this lunch pro-gram going. Thea Galante, Stephanie Peterson, Jennifer Comradt, Steve Park, and Ben Eckhart, again Thank You all for your time. I’m hoping for another successful year next year. Have a great summer.
Sincerely,Toni Perez-O’BrienLunchroom Manager
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Community Meeting Saturday with Sue PetersSue Peters will have a community meet-ing this Saturday at 11 am at the Magnolia library. Here is a link to the Board Retreat minutes.
Please review the Board Retreat minutes and feel free to attend the Sue Peters community meeting to have your input and ideas heard - or you can also send an email to any board member.
BLAINE ROCKS THE 16TH ANNUAL SEATTLE MIDDLE SCHOOL SCIENCE FAIR!
The Seattle Middle School Science Fair was held June 5 at The Boeing Museum of Flight.
CONGRATULATIONS to the Following Catharine Blaine Winners:
Most Beneficial to Puget Sound: Fiona Shaffer – 8th grade
Best Engineering Design Project: Zach Porter – 7th grade, Kristina Anderson – 8th grade
Best Aeronautics Project: Alexi Rundall and Danielle Bauder – 8th grade
Judges’ Special Recognition Awards: Parker Crotty – 7th grade
MOVE-A-THON RAISED MORE THAN $19,200 FOR CATHARINE BLAINE!The Move-a-thon drive has finished and we want to thank everyone who partici-pated!
Together we raised more than $19,200 in net donations. This was $2,200 more than last year and 76% to our goal of $25,000! With matching donations
still coming in we are hopeful to top the $20,000 mark.
Our top pledge earners were:3rd Place: Dylan Kelly/Anderson ($25 Bartells card), 2nd Place: Miles Baldwin/Anderson ($50 Serendipity card), 1st Place: Ani Janssen/Hancock ($100 Big
5 card). Mr. Anderson’s class brought in $2,528 and won the Menchie’s Party for most donations! Thanks again and see you at the Move-a-thon track next year!
- Jessica Fletcher and Becky Shields
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K-4 ACADEMIC GROWTH AWARD RECIPIENTS:Owen Rutkowski, Meghan DeLeon, Nacho Mendez-Saldana, Alexis Parke, Will Richardson, Amalia Thomas,Jazil Andrea Laroza, Caroline Sande Bergland, Eden Shoultz, Sophia Laroza, Cathal Mulcahy, Ava Brustkern, Elias Diallo, Adriana Laufert, Kyle Porter, Mia Shuchman, Nicolai Gill, Emilia Canino, Henry Porter, Lilly Clark, Alex Trebaczewski, Zoe Mouton, Hugo Swangstu, Broden Crotty, Max Petersen, MaKenna Ertell
6TH GRADE HONOR ROLL REPORTING CYCLE GPA 3.80+: Jessica Anderson,Seth Baker,Jackson Bartlett,Zachary Bauder, Jean Paul Berard,Donovan Blackham,George Blue, Sophie Clipson, Samantha Dunn,Lauren DuPuis, Grace Eaton, Eleanor Gilbert, Mclaren Hadley, Charles Self, Johnathan Simonson, Samuel Tolton, Caleb Watson
6TH GRADE HONOR ROLL REPORTING CYCLE GPA 4.0: Emma Brubaker, Margaret Clark 7TH GRADE HONOR ROLL REPORTING CYCLE GPA 3.80+:Ava Aiken, Jack Anderson, Josh Barton, Charlotte Brown, Francesca Evangelista, Chloe Fontenot, Casey Johnson Chloe Saharic, Elizabeth Scheiber, Karinna Thomas, Paige Thomsen, Melina Winters 7TH GRADE HONOR ROLL REPORTING CYCLE GPA 4.0: Nathan Cordick 8TH GRADE HONOR ROLL REPORTING CYCLE GPA 3.80+:Kristina Anderson, Ryan Aust, Danielle Bauder, Jack Clark, Ki-eran Evans, Rachel Givens, John Graham, Jaegar Kulik, Sylvie Kunz, Joseph McGaffrey, Reed O’Neal, Jennifer Segat, Fiona Shaffer, Riley Travis 8TH GRADE HONOR ROLL CUMULATIVE GPA 3.80+: Kristina Anderson, Ryan Aust, Danielle Bauder, Jack Clark, Therese Evangelista, Barrett Fowler, Rachel Givens, John Graham, Jeaeger Kulik, Sylvie Kunz, kathrine Lynch, Joseph McGaffrey, Jennifer Segat, Riley Travis, Lillian Whipple 8TH GRADE HONOR ROLL CUMULATIVE GPA 4.0:Kieran Evans, Reed O’Neal, Fiona Shaffer
SEYMOUR KAPLAN K-7 NOMINEES:Dylan Lo, Meghan Watt, Jonah Greenberg, Oda Mehli, Henry Rucker, Reese Johnson, Nico Santa Lucia, Lubava Kochergina, Dylan Wallblom, Ada Twardus, Alex Davis, Abby Gallo, Tavian Phanivong, Ella McLaughlin, Daxson Dee, Maya Geddes, Cade Phillips, Evelyn Peyovich, Hayden Wagar, Meilee Riddle, James Servey, Citlali Ramirez,Jack Eckhart, Francesca Ter-rones, Alexander Simonson, Adriana Yoo, James Schmidt, Ta-tum Hadley, Clara Kang-Crosby, Jackson McDonough, Michael Paulsen, Kristen Seeley, Leonardo Hale, Irena Jensen, Nick Potts, Cameron Donnelly, Jack Simonson, Jessica Anderson, Nate Cordick, Francesca Evangelista
SEYMOUR KAPLAN 8TH GRADE AWARD RECIPIENTS: John Graham and Mary Rachel Givens
About the Seymour Kaplan Award: Each spring, the Seattle School District in conjunction with a memorial fund managed by the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) honors elementary and middle school students who epitomize the values of Seymour Kaplan. Mr. Kaplan was a teacher at Franklin High School and was Washington State’s Man of the Year for 1972. He was also the Northwest’s Anti-Defamation League director, serv-ing from 1956 until his death in 1975. He was once quoted as saying, “It’s not just about being nice, it’s about where you stick your head out”. Mr. Kaplan was an outstanding member of our community who dedicated his life to human relations, helping people to overcome prejudice and accept differences.
A maximum of two students from each school may be selected for this prestigious award.
At Catharine Blaine students in each grade level, by classroom, vote for two peers based on their efforts to be compassionate, kind and caring members of our community, and who demon-strate the highest standards of citizenship. Congratulations to all the nominees K-7 and the two 8th Grade recipients of the 2013-14 Seymour Kaplan award this year, John Graham and Mary Rachel Givens.
AWARDS ASSEMBLY AND MS HONOR ROLL RECAP
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REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR THE FALL
SEASONPlayers, coaches, and referees all register online
at MagnoliaSoccer.org
Registration ends August 1st
2014-15 Crossing Guard Needed for the Upcoming 2014-15 School YearInterested in helping our kiddos get across the street safely before and after school? Do we have the job for you! The hours are Mon-day – Friday before school from 8:55am – 9:35am; and after school from 3:45pm – 4:30pm. The pay is $12.33 an hour. Please contact Yvonne Carpenter in Transportation at 206-252-0907 or [email protected]. Thanks!
From the OfficeREPORT CARDS: K-5: Report cards and supply lists are coming home in backpacks on Thursday June 19th. Middle School: Report cards and supply lists will be mailed home the week of June 23rd. If your student has unpaid fines, the fines have to be paid before report cards can go out.
OFFICE HOURS OVER THE SUMMER: The office will be closed from June 27th – August 22nd. During this time, please refer to our school website for up to date information. http://blainek8.seattleschools.org.
ENROLLMENT: Please contact the Enrollment Service Center if you have questions regarding next year’s assignment or wait list. 206-252-0760
TRANSPORTATION: If you have any questions regarding transportation to and from school, contact our Transportation department at 206-252-0900.
2014-15 BUS ARRIVAL TIME: 9:15 – DEPARTURE TIME: 4:10
2014-15 BELL TIMES: MS STUDENTS: 9:25 – 4:00
K-5: 9:30 – 3:55 BACK TO SCHOOL CLASSROOM ASSIGNMENTS AND OPEN HOUSE: Plans are still being finalized so please be sure to check the Blaine’s school website for important back to school information.
From the Nurse:Make sure to pick up your child’s medication! Any medicine left in the cup-board on Friday will be discarded.
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Students in the Blaine Unicycle Team and Jump Rope Club combined with Lawton Elementary Circus Arts Team to perform before the Seattle Storm Game on June 1.
Blaine students involved in this performance opportunity included:
• Adriana Yoo• Camilla Yoo• Ben Albrecht• Bridget Donnelly• Cameron Donnelly• Francis Vann• Jacob Watson• Louise Roudabush• Mac St. John• Maile Frankel• Mason Winters• Nick Potts• Sally Holloman• Signe Rediger• Max Peterson• Clara Kang-Crosby• Ally Hjort
Congratulations to Ballard High School Principal Keven Wynkoop for being named this year’s
Washington State High School Principal of the Year!See the Press Release here.
Unicycle Club Takes Key Arena By Storm!
P.E. Gets Workout at Ian FitnessOn May 9, students in grades 5-8 enjoyed a chal-lenging and dynamic workout during P.E. classes with Ian Weinberg and trainers from the new IanFitness gym located in the Magnolia Village.
Students in the 8th grade also took a (jogging) field trip for a second workout during P.E. classes.
The P.E. Department would like to thank the PTA for its generous support. Our budget from you enables us to draw in local professionals and ultimately enrich our students’ P.E. experiences.
We look forward to working with IanFitness into the new school year and beyond.
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Support your favorite nonprofit just by shopping at Fred Meyer with your Rewards Card. We’re donating $2.5 million each year - up to $625,000 each quarter - to the local schools, community organiza-tions and nonprofits of your choice. All you have to do is link your Rewards Card and use it when you shop at Fred Meyer.
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It is the latest addition to the Fred Meyer Rewards Program where you can earn donations for your favorite nonprofit just by shopping with your Rewards Card. Fred Meyer will donate $2.5 million to non-profits in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon and Washington in 2014 through this new program.
The Catharine Blaine ID Number for Receiving Fred Meyer Rewards is 85351Thank you to Recycling
and Compost Helpers!Third, Fourth, and Fifth grade students who helped with composting this year were entered into a drawing for Menchies gift cards. More 5th grade students had a chance to win, because they helped the whole year with no break. 3rd and 4th grade students share the early lunch throughout the year. Classroom teachers held the drawings.
The winners of the drawings are:
5th grade: Kristen Seeley, Baker Nothdurft, Katherine Murphy, Meghan Anesini, Alex Brockman, Zoe Wang, Irena Jensen, Maddie Davies, Eden Ebright, Ally Saharic, Grace Wesson, Broden Crotty, Maria Ordal, Olivia Bush, Maddie Blair and Mimi Park
4th grade: Sterling Kelley, Emilia Canino, Katie Self, and Ani Janssen, Thomas Janof, Betty Haas, Sawyer Shoultz, Margaret Sauvage , Daniel Peyovich, Malia Fletcher, Addie Gill and Dallas Ward.
3rd grade: Sophia Eckhart, Landon Dupuis, Andrew Servey, amantha Schindler, Aleta Lacas , Jena Keller, Paige Pinion and Sawyer Dunn.
Thank you again for all of your help. We apologize for those of you who helped but did not win a Menchies card. We will be back to do more drawing in the future!
We also want to give a big thank you to our day time custodian, Alfredo, cafeteria manager, Toni, Elaine, who has been checking on helpers every day, and Denae, who has been very patient with the untrained parent volunteers who gave her multiple extra paper work to access our green fund. And of course, all the teachers who sent compost helpers from their class-rooms during the year. We could not have done with-out you! Let’s keep our school Green! Go Tigers!
The Green Team is always in need of parent volun-teers! If you would like to join the Green Team and help our school keep green, please contact Ben Eck-hart at [email protected] or Yumiko Ordal at [email protected]
See the additional easy fundraising
opportunities on Page 9!
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Visit the website at www.BikeTheBluff.org
To volunteer for Bike the Bluff, contact Suzanne Canino at [email protected]
Sprocketts Recycled Bicycles is coming back as our presenting sponsor for the 2014 Bike the Bluff!
Visit them online: sprockettsrecycledbicycles.com
Volunteer for Next Year’s Fundraising CampaignsWe need volunteers willing to chair each of next year’s FUNDRAISING efforts.
Giving Campaign--Largest single source of funding for our PTA paid programsGala--Who doesn’t want to be the party planner of the year’s best party!!Carnival--Fun times for all agesMove-a-Thon--Two great causes in one--active kids and donations to improve our school!
Each are a vital and fun way to give back to our school. Interested in taking on one of these great programs as the chair, email Tara Eintracht, fundraising chair at [email protected]
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