Dear Glenridge Parents and Students,
May 9th – Glenridge Night at Ivar’s!
May 22nd – Late arrival – 11:30 a.m.
May 24th – Volunteer Tea – 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
May 27th - Memorial Day - No School
Remaining late start dates: May 22nd and June 5th.
Attention Parents of 3rd through 6th Grade Students: The testing window for the MSP is April 29th - May 17th. It is important to have as few interruptions as possible to your student’s day. Each grade level’s exact schedule should have been sent home. Please work with us to have all appointments take place outside of this testing window.
Glenridge Night at Ivar’s! Come have dinner at Ivar’s (in Kent) on May 9th. The teachers will be working from 5-7 p.m. Ivar’s will donate 20% of the sales from that time period to the Glenridge PTO. Flyers will be sent home before the event.
Kindergarten Registration starts now! Children who will be age 5 by August 31st are eligible to start Kindergarten this September. Registration packets are available in the office now. Completed registration packets should be turned into the Glenridge office as soon as possible.
Glenridge loves its Volunteers! We invite all of our volunteers to join us for a celebration in their honor on Friday, May 24th from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. in the Glenridge Library.
The Might Milers have run 3,128 miles so far this year! We have 159 students enrolled in the program and many of them have run over 26 miles. In total, across the country, Mighty Milers runners have totaled 3,370,891 so far this year. We are the only school in Kent participating and our kids are really doing a fantastic job!
Teacher Appreciation Week
The week of May 6th -10th is Teacher Appreciation Week. The dedication, passion, and caring nature of our Glenridge teachers make a difference for your children every day. Teachers are one of the guiding forces that help our children develop into healthy, happy, and successful adults. Please remember to thank your children’s teachers during this week – your kind words will be appreciated and canmake all the difference in the world.
National School Nurse Day is Wednesday, May 8th. Please take a moment to say thank you to our school nurse, Arlene McKee, RN, as we celebrate a day late at Glenridge on Thursday, May 10th , due to Mrs. McKee’s schedule. Our Nurse brings compassion and years of training and experience to our school where she helps children manage a large variety of health problems, including chronic and life threatening conditions.
Sixth Grade Parents: In order to be eligible for interscholastic sports competitions in Middle School during the 2013-2014 school year, student-athletes must submit a properly signed and dated KSD Physical Exam form. DO NOT get a sports physical before June 1, 2013 or it will not be valid. For more information see http://www.kent.k12.wa.us/KSD/AT/. Forms will be available later at the middle schools, the Athletic Department office, and at elementary schools.
6th Grade Meeker Parent Night will be held on May 23, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. This will provide parents with the opportunity to talk to teachers, counselors and administrators, hear about athletic and extracurricular activities at Meeker, and see the campus.
Attention Parents/Guardians of 5th Grade students: There are 2 vaccine requirements.
1) It is a requirement that all students entering 6th grade must have the varicella vaccine or have had the disease of chickenpox.
2) The second vaccine requirement is that all students entering the 6th grade that are age 11 or older must have the Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis) vaccine. The DTP, DTaP, DT, and Td do not satisfy this requirement. The vaccine must be specifically the Tdap.Please take your child to your health care provider to get these immunizations prior to the start of the 2013-2014 school year. Please bring proof of the immunizations to the school office. Thank you.
Kent School District News:
Little Charger Preschoolis now accepting applications for the 2013-2014 school year. There are four classes for children to attend twice a week for 2 ½ hours a day. All children who are 3 1/2 to 5 years old by September 1, 2013, and potty trained, are eligible to attend. Registration forms are available in the Glenridge and Kentridge offices. Please call 253-373-4235 for more information.
Meeker Middle School Emerald Dance Team - Sixth graders do you like (love) to dance but don’t have any previous experience (or maybe you do)? Come tryout for the Meeker Middle School Dance Team! Tryouts for the team will be May 20th through the 24th, from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at the Meeker main gym. We will be having a mandatory parent informational meeting May 15th at 5:30 p.m. in the Meeker gym. *REMEMBER, NO DANCE EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED.* Contact meekerdance@hotmail.com with any questions.
Talented KW students present the musical “Hairspray” May 1-4, 7:30 p.m. & May 8-11, 7:30 p.m. at Kentwood High School Performing Arts Center, corner of 256th & 164th SE, Kent. Tickets $10, $8/ASB card from KW.
Sunrise Elementary School Mustang Musical Theatre to Present “Honk! JR.”
Don’t miss the Sunrise Musical Theatre’s rendition of Honk! JR. Follow the adventures of Ugly, whose odd, gawky looks incite taunting and teasing by his family and barnyard neighbors. Separated from the farm and pursued by a hungry cat, Ugly must find his way home. Along his rollicking and harrowing journey he not only discovers his true beauty and glorious destiny, but also finds love and acceptance in all its forms. This witty and fun-loving musical emphasizes the importance of believing in oneself and accepting others as they are.The show runs May 16 and May 17 at 7 p.m., and May 18 at 5 p.m. Tickets are available for $5 per person at the door. Children under the age of 5 are free. Sunrise Elementary School is located on Kent’s East Hill at 22300 132nd Avenue Southeast.
Wanted! Applicants to Train as School Bus Drivers Kent School District Transportation Department is accepting applications for school bus drivers. This is a part time job opportunity that is concurrent with your child’s school schedule. If you love kids and have a good driving record, with less than three moving violations in the past five (5) years, this could be the job for you! You will be trained according to Washington State requirements and the training is held here in the Kent School District.
Submit your on-line application today at: http://jobs.kent.k12.wa.us/stepOne.aspx Applicants must be over 21, be in good health and be willing to submit to pre-employment drug testing. If you have questions, please give Tim Lash, Driver Trainer, a call at 253.373.7442
Community News:
Kent Youth & Family Services Head Start & ECEAP Preschool Programs are accepting applications for the 2013-14 school year.The Head Start & ECEAP Preschool programs are nowaccepting applications for the upcoming school year.Families who have children who are 4 years old byAugust 31, 2013, who come from a family of low incomeliving in Kent, or are homeless, or who have a currentIEP from a school district, are eligible to apply forthese programs. School assignments are based uponthe child’s home or childcare address. These FREE programs offer quality part day preschool, nutritious meals, health & developmental screenings, family support services, and parent events, education,& leadership opportunities. Some transportationservices are available. For more information or an application contact us at 253-852-8005.
Camps & Sports Registrations Available:
Puget Sound Football Camp June 20th–22nd: For more information please go to www.KentridgeFootball.com. Brochures/Registration forms are available in the Glenridge office.
KR Volleyball Clinic - June 10th – 14th. If you have any questions please contact Liz Quitiquit at kentridgevolleyball@gmail.com.
KR Girls Basketball Camp- July 8th - 12th: Please contact head coach Bob Sandall at 253-373-4407 for additional information or to request a brochure.
Annual Letter Carrier’s Food Drive – Saturday, May 11th. Please place a bag or box of non-perishable food in or near your mailbox before the letter carrier delivers mail on Saturday, May 12th. Food may also be brought into the lobby of the post office. The collected food is given to the City of Kent Food Bank and the Covington Storehouse Food Bank.
The Washington Dental Service Foundation SmileMobile is coming to Kent: June 3 – 14, 2013
A fully equipped mobile dental clinic will be at: Kent Elementary School. To schedule an appointment or for more information, please call: Kent Elementary School at 253.373.7497 Appointments must be scheduled before June 1st. The SmileMobile provides dental care to children (birth through high school) with limited family income. Accepts State of Washington Services Card (Provider One) and sliding fee scale based on family income.
The SmileMobile is operated by Washington Dental Service Foundation in partnership with Seattle Children’s Hospital. This event/activity is NOT being sponsored by the school district and the district assumes no responsibility for the conduct of or safety of the event/activity. In consideration for the privilege to distribute these materials, the school district shall be held harmless from any cause of action, claim, or petition filed in any court or administrative tribunal arising out of the distribution of these materials, including all costs, attorney’s fees, and judgments or awards.Tip of the Week ~ Test Strategies to Help Students SCORE Big!
Scan the story. Look at the title, pictures, and diagrams.
Carefully read the questions first. Identify your purpose for reading.
Optimize your reading by using your pencil to underline key words and points.
Respond to the questions by looking back in the story for support.
Evaluate your answers. Make sure your answers match the questions and that you have answered all parts of the question.
With the MSP, many parents wonder if there is anything that they can do to help their children succeed. The answer is yes, there are a couple of things that generally help. First, make sure that your child gets at least 8 hours of sleep the night before the test. Second, make sure your child has a good breakfast on testing days; hunger can detract from a good test performance. Next, encourage your child to listen carefully to all test-taking directions given by the teacher and ask questions about any directions that are unclear. Finally, talk with your child about the MSP as an opportunity to demonstrate their very best effort and an excellent way to show what they have learned. If you are looking for more information about the MSP, please visit the following state-sponsored web site: http://www.k12.wa.us/assessment/StateTesting/MSP.aspx.
Sincerely,
Scott Abernathy
PrincipalDoes Your Child Need Dental Care?
The Washington Dental Service Foundation (WDSF) SmileMobile (a fully equipped mobile dental clinic) is coming to:
Kent Elementary School
June 3rd – June 14th, 2013
24700 64th Ave S.
Kent, WA 98032
To schedule an appointment or for more information, please call Kent Elementary School 253-373-7497. Appointments must be scheduled before Friday, May 31st.
The SmileMobile:
Provides dental care to children (birth through high school) with limited family income accepts State of Washington Services Card (Provider One) and sliding fee scale based on family income is operated by WDSF in partnership with Seattle Children’s Hospital
¿Necesita Cuidado Dental su Hijo?
El SmileMobile de la Fundación de Servicios Dentales de Washington está viniendo a:
Kent Elementary School
Del 3 de Junio al 14 de junio de 2013
24700 64th Ave S.
Kent, WA 98032
El SmileMobile, una clínica dental móvil completamente equipada estará en:
El SmileMobile:
proporciona cuidado dental a niños y adolescentes (desde recién nacidos hasta estudiantes de secundaria) para las familias con ingresos limitados acepta Tarjetas de Servicios del Estado de Washington (Provider One) y honorarios en escala descendente en base al tamaño de la familia y los ingresos
Para programar una cita o para obtener más información, por favor llame a:
253.373.7497 en Kent Elementary School. Las citas se deben programar antes del 31 de mayo.
El SmileMobile es administrado por Washington Dental Service Foundation en asociación con Washington Dental Service y Seattle Children’s Hospital
Нужна ли вашему ребенку стоматологическая помощь?
Мобильная клиника SmileMobile от Фонда стоматологической службы Вашингтона (Washington Dental Service Foundation) приезжает в
Kent Elementary School
3 Июнь– 14 Июнь 2013 года
24700 64th Ave S.
Kent, WA 98032
SmileMobile - это полностью оборудованная стоматологическая клиника, которая приедет в:
SmileMobile:
предоставляет стоматологическое обслуживание для детей (с рождения до старшей школы) из семей с невысоким доходом принимает Карточку обслуживания штата Вашингтон (Provider One) и предлагает гибкую систему оплаты в зависимости от размера и дохода семьи
Чтобы записаться на прием, пожалуйста, позвоните: Kent Elementary School 253.373.7497. Приём должен быть назначен до пятницы, 1 Июнь. SmileMobile работает под управлением Фонда стоматологической службы Вашингтона в сотрудничестве со Стоматологической службой Вашингтона и Детским госпиталем Сиэтла.
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