Remember  McAuliffe PTSA  has a Facebook page.  Keep connected on what's going on at school though our Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/McAuliffePTSA . Any questions or concerns, please contact Sue Simon. susanmsimon@msn.com

Camp Invention is coming to McAuliffe this summer! Camp Invention is a weeklong adventure in creativity that immerses children entering grades one through six in exciting, hands-on learning
disguised as fun activities. Led by LWSD educators  McAuliffe's camp dates will be July 16th-20th from 9am – 3:30pm at a cost of $240.   For more information and scholarship opportunities, you can email the local director, Jennifer Simon, at jsimon@lwsd.org. You may also call 800.968.4332 or visit www.campinvention.org

Last call for yearbook pictures!  If you have taken pictures during school field trips, class parties, or any other school social event and would like to share them, plese email them to Sue at susanmsimon@msn.com. 

The PTSA has teamed up with Deals4Dreams to offer daily deals to our supporters that directly benefit McAuliffe Elementary PTSA! Daily deals typically offer deals of 50% or more on goods and services! Not only does Deals4Dreams feature its own deals, but you can also purchase a deal provided by Groupon, livingsocial and many others. So now every time you purchase a deal, you'll be benefitting our great school too! This is a an amazing fundraising opportunity and hope that you'll love using it! We all win! Make a Difference--Get Involve--Save Money. Click here to register.

Remember to keep clipping and saving BoxTops for next school year (2012-13). With everyone's help we hope to break our current record of earning $1000.   Thank you for supporting our school through the BoxTops for Education Program.

All boys currently in kindergarten through 4th grade are welcome to join our big McAuliffe Cub Scout Recruitment night with The Reptile Man on May 22nd at 6.30 pm at the McAuliffe commons! Siblings welcome! Sign-up, ask questions and enjoy a fun night of entertainment!

Sammamish Special Needs Support Group-May Meeting Reminder (McAuliffe, Smith, Mead)

The Sammamish Special Needs Support Group meets once a month and is composed of parents from the neighboring schools who meet to share ideas, resources and experiences.  Please come and join
the conversation-everyone is welcome.

The next meeting is at Fire Station 82 (1851 - 228th Ave NE) Wednesday May 16th.   We meet from
7:00 – 9:00 PM.  Contact sestes1047@yahoo.com  for more info.

Thank you to the volunteers who have gone above and beyond in their efforts to help enrich the lives of the students at McAuliffe Elementary. Most recent McAuliffe Stars:

Art Walk: The Art Start Chairs:Jill Corriveau, Claudine Ursino and Karen Checkan Volunteers and Art Start Volunteers: Nicole Betterley, Leslie Barber, Kitty Zhang, Pina Mehta, Heidi Monson, Nicole Bayly, Michelle Silbernagel, Susan Decaire, Julie Eigsti, Qu Qi, Nancy Grossi, Jon Mathison, Konika Kakrania, Kristi Gorham, Ping Liang, Mauli Desai, Jill Corriveau, Jyothi Rao, Leslie Zearing, Jennifer Sinclair, Gisela Braje, Meital Tagor, Sue Wilenzick, Shobana Paranji, Heather Raschko, Claudine Ursino, LeAnne Wilson, Louise I'Anson, Paula Smiley, Jess Arens, Jodi Bean, Katharine Lucas, Kim Nguyen, Holly Schmidt, Cheryl Smith, Laura Bolz, Karen Chekan, Leslie Jeide, Mai-Kirsi Meissner, Cheryl Hewitt, Bill & Amy Harper, Traci DiStasio, Annette Carman, Jodi Nishioka, Alexandra Toepke, Kimberly Vidos, Kathy McMahon, Lisa Marshall, Susannah Pryal, Tracy and Gigi Predmore, Jennifer Mackleit, Roz and Jeff Marks, Janine Stamper, Dagny Safon

Display for the School Board at LWSD office: Claudine Ursino, Jill Corriveau, Karen Chekan, Jen Sinclair, Jennifer Mackleit, Mauli Desai

Spring Play: Play Chair: Nancy Grossi Parent Volunteers: Kristi Gorham, Paula Smiley, Yvonne O'Brien, Vikas Nijhawan, Paul Lee, Daehyuk Ahn, Kerry McKorkle, Vikki Valdez, Heather Mauch, Julie Eigsti, Krista Wall, 5/6 Promotion Committee, Laura Rowley, Jyothi Rao, Karen McKorkle, Francine Heck, Rita Badh, Susannah Pryal, Yuling Hao, Hema Subramanyam, Aradhana Mantha, Hanne Peracha, Jack Evans, April Wiese, Leslie Jeide, Nancy Grossi, Hope Szudzik

Thank you for all that you do!

Christa McAuliffe McTeacher Night!!!  Come see Christa McAuliffe's finest serving it up at the Sammamish McDonalds to help raise money for our Sparrow, Landon.  When: Wednesday, May 9th  Time: 5:00 pm- 8:00pm  Location: Sammamish McDonalds

EASTLAKE WOLVES JUNIOR CHEER (a subsidiary of Eastlake Youth Football
League): CHEER REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!!

Come cheer for your favorite football player, be with friends, learn a great sport, and just have fun! Everyone welcome! No tryouts!   Available to all kids 2nd thru 8th grade are invited to join us for Eastlake Wolves Junior Cheerleading this fall. Registration information and forms are available on our website at www.eastlakejuniorcheer.com.  If you have additional questions please email us at eastlakewolvescheer@hotmail.com.  We are really looking forward to seeing everyone this fall. So join us!