2010

Make Parenting Fun Again!  Move from Chaos to Control and bring the enjoyment back to your family life.  Class is held on Wednesdays: January 19th, 26th, February 2nd and 9th at Norman Rockwell Elementary Library.  Click here for details and registration information. 

On Friday December 17th the ASB will be having a hot chocolate sale to celebrate the holiday. The cost will be 50 cents per cup.  Gluten-free hot chocolate will be available.  All profits will go to support school programs.

January conferences will be on January 27, 28, and 31. This is an opportunity for you and your child to revisit the goals set in October, examine evidence of growth, revise goals, and discuss student progress. Conference sign-up sheets for all classes will be available in the school lobby on December 16-17 and January 3-5. Families who do not take advantage of this opportunity with have their conferences assigned by teachers. We look forward to meeting with you and your child!                        Brady Howden-Principal, Christa McAuliffe Elementary

 The Sammamish Plateau's Parent Networking Group upcoming meeting will be held at the Sammamish Public Library next to Sammamish City Hall on Monday, December 13th from 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM AND in the home of Brian and Valerie Weigelt at 425 East Lake Sammamish Pky. on Monday, December 13th 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.  Chick here for additional information.

***For more information contact Cherry O'Neill at 206-550-3809 or at dwo-mci@msn.com.

The PTSA sends out a heartfelt thank you for your participation in the Sally Foster Gift Card Fundraiser. We had a number of fantastic sellers. The two top selling classes – Mrs. Stavig and Mrs. Blier's classes – were rewarded with a popcorn party. Way to go third graders! The top sellers from each grade got to play wii with Principal Howden as a reward for their hard work. Great job Navaeh Baker,  Sophia Carlson, Olivia Mackleit, Suraj Yellamanchali, Raegan Silbernagel, Daniel Monson, Jordan Crawford, Matthew Mackleit, Kyra McCarthy, Samuel Marks, Karli Hammack, Molly Heck, Samantha Toll, Marley Martin, Karen Burrington and Ayla McKorkle. The other Sally Foster reward prizes will be distributed in early December.

Orders should be shipped and on the way in time for the holidays! If you have any questions about your order, you can call Sally Foster Customer Services at (877) 248 -2273. 

A to Z Toolbox for Successful Parenting (December 2nd) and Great Conversations between Parents & Kids: Top Ten Talks to Have Together (December 6th) are two of the upcoming classes offered by the Lake Washington PTSA Council Parent Education designed for elementary parents in mind. Please click here for more details!

We would love to have this valuable Matching Gifts Chair position filled!  If interested, please contact Liza Wallace at execvp@mcauliffeptsa.org

Registration begins December 6th for the winter before and after school programs.  Check out the details of the following programs: i9 basketball, i9 cheer, mad science, spanish 4kids, and art club with Museo Art Academy by clicking here.

Please help brighten the holiday season of another McAuliffe family by buying a gift from the tree. Simply sign out a star in the book by the tree, buy the gift, return the unwrapped gift with the star attached and place it in the bin by the tree. Gifts Cards should be turned into Lisa Lovin in the office. For your convenience the school is open from 8:00am until 4:00pm Monday through Friday. On 12/2 the school will be left open until 8pm so you can come in after work or after school activities to select a Star. Thank you and have a wonderful holiday season!

Congratulations to all the McAuliffe students who participated in the PTA Reflections Contest. Please view their beautiful work by clicking here.