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Art Club (grades 3-5) by 3/27
Coding with Roblox (grades 2-5) by 4/12
Coding with Scratch (grades 1-5) by 4/12
SHOW SCHOOL SPIRIT
Pre-order the Dickinson Yearbook by 3/31
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VOLUNTEER
Art Walk 4/20
Carnival Committee for 6/9 event
Pacific Science Center Day 3/31
Staff Appreciation Week Committee for 5/1-5/5
Used Book Fair 4/3-4/6
Wetlands Week 4/17-4/21
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Thank you to everyone who attended our membership meeting on Thurs, March 16.
We approved our Oct membership meeting minutes, heard from our principal, and elected our nominating committee. A huge thank you to Justine Bond, Angela Khosa-Marangwanda, and Georgina Seabrook Bulkley for volunteering to serve on this year's Nominating Committee!
Haven't joined Dickinson PTSA yet this year? Join online now! As a member, you are under no obligation to attend meetings, volunteer, or serve on committees, although we welcome your participation in any of these ways!
Do you have any books, puzzles, or games your family no longer needs? We're happy to take them off your hands to include in the upcoming Dragon's Lair Used Book Fair (April 3-6)! Please drop off items in the green plastic bin located outside the main doors starting this week. Thank you for your donations!
Math Challenge #12 is available HERE and due Fri, March 24. Please print and return to school. Students who complete 12 out of 15 challenges are recognized with a personalized medal at the end of the school year.
Update your teacher assignments HERE to help complete our online student directory.
4th graders: Obtain a FREE pass to federal parks, lands, and waters from Every Kid Outdoors! Passes must be printed; electronic passes not accepted. Passes are intended for 4th graders only and valid through August 31, 2023.
Make sure your volunteer status is up to date! First time volunteer? Submit a LWSD Online Volunteer Application for clearance. Returning volunteer? Look for a renewal reminder from Raptor. (Check junk mail for Raptor System.) Approvals are valid for two full years.
Free & Reduced Meal Benefits: Applications for the 2022-23 school year are available to complete online (preferred method) through MySchoolApps, or by manually filling out an application found on the district website. Please file a new application for uninterrupted benefits. The application takes less than 10 minutes to complete, and parents need to provide just one application per family or household.
Subscribe HERE for The Messenger, your PTSA e-newsletter. Be first to know about book fairs, Fun Run, International Night, theater, BINGO night, carnival, and all other PTSA events!
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10:00a School Garden: Installing Rain Barrels
School Garden: Installing Rain Barrels
Date:
Sunday, March 19
Time:
10:00a - 12:00p
Where:
school garden
Parents, please sign up HERE to help install 4 rain barrels in the school garden space. Tools and supplies provided but bring work gloves if you have them. We will use sand to level the base, then install pavers and cinderblocks to elevate the rain barrels and secure them to the building. Thank you!
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2:45p Messenger Weekly News
Messenger Weekly News
Date:
Sunday, March 19
Time:
2:45p - 11:59p
SUBSCRIBE for the latest news + events at Dickinson/Explorer.
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| Safety Patrol: YELLOW squad
4:00p Chess Club
| Lifetouch Class Photo Day
6:30p Explorer Parent Meeting
Explorer Parent Meeting
Date:
Tuesday, March 21
Time:
6:30p - 8:00p
Where:
Dickinson library
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| Spelling Bee Club
| Math Challenge #12 DUE
Math Challenge #12 DUE
Date:
Friday, March 24
Where:
give to teacher or front office
Math Challenge #12: https://www.mathinaction.org/e-dickinsonexplorer-elementary.html
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Spirit Day: Dress as Your Favorite Character or Animal
Spirit Day: Dress as Your Favorite Character or Animal
Date:
Friday, March 24
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7:00p EMS Theater: Beauty & the Beast
EMS Theater: Beauty & the Beast
Date:
Friday, March 24
Time:
7:00p - 9:00p
Where:
RHS Performing Arts Center
Pre-purchase tickets HERE for $10 each through March 23 or cash only at the door.
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Explorer Spring Garden Party
Date:
Saturday, March 25
Time:
10:00a - 12:00p
Where:
Explorer
Calling all budding horticulturists! It's time to unearth your gardening gloves and mark your calendars for that must-attend event, the Explorer Spring Garden Party!
Students and parents alike will roll up their sleeves and keep our school looking fresh, while learning important skills around planting and garden care. Reminders -Wear clothes that can get dirty. -Bring any gardening tools and gloves that you already have. -Use the bathroom before you come because no bathrooms will be available during the event. You and your kids will love the snacks, music, and camaraderie at the Spring Garden Party. See you there! ics:
2:00p EMS Theater: Beauty & the Beast
EMS Theater: Beauty & the Beast
Date:
Saturday, March 25
Time:
2:00p - 4:00p
Where:
RHS Performing Art Center
Pre-purchase tickets HERE for $10 each through March 23 or cash only at the door.
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2:45p Messenger Weekly News
Messenger Weekly News
Date:
Sunday, March 26
Time:
2:45p - 11:59p
The Dickinson Community Messenger is a weekly e-newsletter. Look for it on Sunday afternoons to prep for the school week ahead. SUBSCRIBE for the latest news + events at Dickinson/Explorer.
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| Safety Patrol: BLUE squad
4:00p Chess Club
| 2:30p Art Club
| Pacific Science Center Day
Math Challenge #13
Math Challenge #13
Date:
Friday, March 31
Math Challenge #13: https://www.mathinaction.org/e-dickinsonexplorer-elementary.html
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Yearbook Order DEADLINE
Spirit Day: Mismatched Day
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Emily Dickinson PTSA 7040 208th Ave NE Redmond WA 98053 425 936 2530 LWSD
Emily Dickinson PTSA 2.8.13 is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. We serve Emily Dickinson Elementary and Explorer Community School on Union Hill in Redmond, WA. Tax ID # 91-1212455.
