Tremendous THANK YOU for the brand new Art Smart shelves:

Michelle A

THANK YOU for Disability Awareness Fair (April 14-15):  

Georgina B, Tammy J, Tammy K, Lindsay L, Heidi N, Paulami N, Yini N, Landy P, Kerstin S, and Shalini S

THANK YOU for Used Book Fair (April 18-21):

Georgina B, Anna D, Caroline E, Paige L, Laurie M, Heidi N, Paulami N, Yini N, Christina P, and Landy P

Also, THANK YOU to the families who donated books, and to all the students who shopped the fair!  Can't wait for next year!

Congratulations again to 2nd grade student Guhan Rabindranath for earning an Outstanding Interpretation award for his submission "The Kindness Sensation" in the Reflections Art Competition at the Washington State PTA level of competition.  (Guhan previously earned a Literature Award of Excellence at the Lake Washington PTSA Council level.)  Guhan's entry now advances to the National PTA level of competition!  Good luck, Guhan!

Also, tremendous thanks to our Reflections chair, Yu Ling Huang!  You rock!

2022-23 "Show Your Voice!"

2023-24 "I Am Hopeful Because..."

Wed, May 25 from 5-7p:  We're excited to partner with Brick and Mortar Books in Redmond Town Center for a library fundraising event.  Between 5-7p, the library receives 20% of all sales in the store!  Shop local, support our library, listen to read-alouds by Mrs. Potter, Mr. Fitch, Mrs. Williams, Mrs. Millard, and Mr. Gomez, and keep promoting our students' love of reading!

Also on Wed, May 25 from 5-7p:  After Brick and Mortar Books, stop by Cold Stone Creamery for ice cream and a portion of sales will be donated to our PTSA.

Thurs, May 26, all day:  Don't cook or clean dishes!  Visit MOD Pizza in Redmond Ridge and 20% of your bill is donated to our PTSA.  Use the code MODF5265 when you pay, or show THIS FLYER.  

Each year, Dickinson PTSA recognizes volunteers and educators for outstanding service to our children and school community by presenting them with honors such as the Golden Acorn, Outstanding Advocate, and Outstanding Educator awards.  We invite you to participate by submitting a nomination form HERE by Fri, May 27.

Fri, June 10, from 2:20-3:20p:  Mr. Gomez is planning a fun Field Day for our students.  Parent volunteers needed to run stations and herd students.  If interested in volunteering, and LWSD volunteer approved and vaccinated, please email Mr. Gomez.

Please check the school LOST & FOUND!  It is overflowing with student coats, sweatshirts, hats, and gloves. 

Safety Patrol:  Yellow Squad report for duty May 16-20.

PTSA Membership Drive ended!  Tremendous thank you to all who purchased a 2021-22 PTSA membership.  Earning an ice cream party:  Bergstrom, Carter, Cheney, Harrington, Jackson, McLaughlin, Peckinpaugh, Pietersen, Potter, Schwabenbauer, Shaw.  

Complete this SURVEY if interested in YMCA before and after school care and enrichment programs for 2022-23.  Select enrichment options you're most interested in.  Enrichment programs will be offered based on community interest and vendor availability.  Based on survey results and interest level, parents may register their elementary student in fee-based childcare programs that include enrichment.  Even if students don't need childcare, they may enroll in enrichment activities a la carte.  

SUBSCRIBE to the PTSA e-newsletter, The Messenger!  Be first to know about Bingo Night, book fairs, Fun Run, Big/Little Theater, Carnival, and all other PTSA events!

Volunteering at Dickinson/Explorer?  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.