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Presidents Day; no school
Presidents Day; no school

Date:
Monday, February 20
Second Winter Break; no school
Second Winter Break; no school

Date:
Tue 2/21 - Fri 2/24
Second Winter Break; no school
Second Winter Break; no school

Date:
Tue 2/21 - Fri 2/24
Second Winter Break; no school
Second Winter Break; no school

Date:
Tue 2/21 - Fri 2/24
Second Winter Break; no school
Second Winter Break; no school

Date:
Tue 2/21 - Fri 2/24
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3:00p Spanish Class
Spanish Class

Date:
Tuesday, February 28
Time:
3:00p - 4:00p
Where:
Portable 8
8:45a Eager Reader Tallying
Eager Reader Tallying

Date:
Thursday, March 1
Time:
8:45a - 10:45a
Where:
MPR

3:00p Drawing Class
Drawing Class

Date:
Thursday, March 1
Time:
3:00p - 4:30p
Where:
Portable 8
Popcorn Friday
Popcorn Friday

Date:
Friday, March 2
Where:
School

Have your child bring in a quarter or three box-tops for a bag of popcorn. If you want to help volunteer, contact Marilou Dacey.
Dr. Seuss Spectacular
Dr. Seuss Spectacular

Date:
Friday, March 2
Where:
School MPR/Gym

Celebrate Dr. Seuss's birthday with an evening reading celebration. Eager Reader points will be awarded.
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Important! The Science Fair is just around the corner!!!

Please join us March 30th for Science Fair Family Night, 6:30-8:00 pm, in the MPR. Our theme for 2012 is, “Be Cool. Fire Up for Science!” Start sparking your child’s curiosity and get them asking questions about the things that interest them most. Science projects may be done individually or in a partnership. And just a reminder, all 5th graders are required to participate with a project. Online registration begins February 17th.To register for the fair and get more information, go to the Science fair website.

Eager Reader has begun!!
The first day of tallying for Eager reader will be Thursday, January 19th, then every Thursday after that except during mid-winter break. You can view or print the FAQs and tally sheets here:

Eager Reader Tally Sheet

Answers to some frequently asked Eager Reader questions

Here are some links to printable prize lists for the various grade levels:

Kindergarten prize list
Grades 1-4 prize list
Fifth grade prize list

Challenger PTA is now on Facebook!
Check out our facebook page here.

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Washington State PTSA Focus Day, Olympia
February 20, 2012 The Urban Onion - 116 Legion Way,  Olympia, WA 98501 For more info, go to http://www.wastatepta.org/meetings/focus_day/index.html   ... read full article

Parent Ed Opportunity at Cougar Ridge
Helping Kids Learn and Thrive: Simplicity Parenting and the Family Brain Thursday, March 1 from 7-8:30pm, Cougar Ridge MPR Join Portland-based pediatrician and parent educator Kathy Masarie, MD, for a discussion of how the brain learns and grows and how to create the "family brain".  Find out how parents can take some simple steps to impact our children's brains in a positive way.  All parents are welcome to attend this FREE lecture sponsored by our PTSA.  For questions, contact nvorley@gmail.com . ... read full article

Building the future for students: Information about the April 2012 construction and maintenance bond
To learn more about the bond, construction history and facts, please go to the the Issaquah School district website:  http://www.issaquah.wednet.edu/district/bond/default.aspx     ... read full article

Becoming a Love & Logic Parent
Do you want to raise kids who are respectful, responsible and fun-to-be-with? Sponsored by the Issaquah PTSA Council, the Challenger PTSA proudly presents the Becoming a Love & Logic Parent Series, where parents will learn practical and effective strategies that can be put into action as soon as they get home!   BE THE BEST PARENT YOU CAN BE! Take the stress out of parenting and add more fun back into family life Learn how to discipline without lectures, threats and warnings Discover how to stay cool, calm and collected in front of your kids Find out how to make ... read full article

All in for Kids Campaign Wrap-Up
Thank you PTSA parents! You gave the Issaquah Schools Foundation and our students the best possible holiday gift—a successful All in for Kids Annual Fund Campaign.  You clicked, mailed and answered our calls to the tune of $325,000 . Because of your generosity, our students will continue to benefit from investments that elevate the BASIC education funded by the state to the COMPREHENSIVE, 21 st century education they deserve and the global marketplace demands. You have secured support for programs that reach students of all ages and abilities including, VOICE Mentoring, Academic Enrichment Grants, Free After-School Homework Labs, PSAT Testing, ... read full article

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