Nelsen Middle School
January 13 PTSA Updates
QUICK NOTES:
* Late Start Days - Jan. 15, 22. School starts 9:25am.
* No School Jan. 18 (Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday), and 29 (Teacher Training Day).
Celebrate Diversity!
Please join us for our annual Cultural Family Potluck
Bring a favorite family dish to share and stay awhile to learn and play!
Thursday, January 14th, 2010
Dinner from 6:00-7:00pm
Open Gym and Family Games from 7:00-8:00
Everyone is invited!
Need information on emergency school closures due to bad weather?
The Public Schools Emergency Communications System (PSECS) web site at http://www.schoolreport.org provides a report of school schedule changes due to adverse weather conditions and other emergency situations for member school districts, colleges and private schools.
From the Renton School District's "FAQ" page.
Impact Day 2010
On Thursday, January 28, Nelsen Middle School students in Renton will be experiencing their 2nd Impact Day. Nelsen students will be listening to and interacting with speakers from the community addressing their careers, experiences, and healthy life choices. The theme this year is, “Do What You Love.”
40+ speakers from various careers and interests will present at Impact Day. Careers/Topics include: Boeing engineers, lawyers, firemen, hip hop dancing, Parkour (urban gymnastics), chiropractors, life coach, volunteer/non-profit, nurse, FBI Agent, WA State Patrol, and Scientist. They will encourage students to do what they love, both now and in the future.
All Nelsen students will hear from 6 different speakers. Please take the opportunity to discuss these presentations with your students, so this day will have an even bigger positive impact on our young people. If you have questions or would like further information, please contact Scott Jones, Counselor at Nelsen Middle School (425-204-3013).
Confirmed speakers:
Stefeny Anderson – Renton Farmer’s Market
Willie Austin – Willie Austin Foundation, Health and Fitness
Lee and Kathleen Bailey – Renton School District, Director, Sec. Ed.; Security
Dr. Leslie Braxton – Pastor, New Beginnings Church
Mary Alice Heuschel – Renton School District, Superintendent
Randy Matheson – Renton School District, Director, Community Relations
Rob MacGregor – Renton School District, Asst. Superintendent, Learning & Teaching
Heather Miller – Renton Police Department
Debbie Rundle – Renton Technical College
Danny Pearson – Coordinator, 100 Black Men of Greater Seattle
Lynn Pilkington – Valley Medical Trauma Nurse
Andy Wappler – Puget Sound Energy
Also, 2 High School Seniors who will present at Impact Day have started a non-profit organization called, “Play It Forward.” They collect new soccer balls and used sports uniforms to donate to children in Africa. If any of you have old uniforms (soccer, basketball, etc.) that you could donate, please have your child drop them off in Mr. Jones’ office, and they will be given to Katie and Emily on Impact Day. Ask your friends if they have any old uniforms stored away. It’s a fun way to thank them for their efforts.
PTA Reflections Winners
This year Nelsen had a total of 32 entries covering the categories of Visual Arts, Photography, Literature, and Film Production. Way to go students!
A Reflections Awards Ceremony for the PTA Council winners was held on January 7, 2010 at the Ikea Performing Arts Center. There were almost 200 entries that competed at the Council (district) level: 38 entries went on to State. Three of those were from Nelsen. Out of the 200 entries on display at the Ceremony, Nelsen had 50 items!
We also had help from several judges this year. If you know the following judges, please let them know how much we appreciate their participation and time that they gave this year: Cindy Wade, Rhodora Darang, Esther Rich, Scott Jones, Margie Lindberg, and Karen Kawamoto. Thank you to the parents and teachers that encouraged the students to enter.
And now to the winners:
Visual Arts - 1st Place: Miggi Wu with “The Beauty is the Snowy Eagle”
2nd Place: Mickee Cheung with “Beauty is Friendship”
3rd Place: Colette Perry with “Opalescence”
Photography -1st Place: Elizabeth Holm with “Bee on a Flower”
2nd Place: Elizabeth Holm with “Inside a Tulip”
3rd Place: Elizabeth Holm with “How Michael Sees Things Through a Water Bottle”
Literature - 1st Place (Tie): Ashley Wasisco with “Beauty”
1st Place (Tie): Shanti Mattox with “To Me, Beauty is Family”
3rd Place: Elizabeth Beltran with “Beauty”
Film - 1st Place: Niko Bautista with “It’s You I Like”
The following students will have their entries move on to the next level of competition, Local PTA Council, and compete with other Renton Schools:
Miggi Wu, Mickee Cheung, Colette Perry, Elizabeth Holm, Ashley Wasisco, Shanti Mattox, Elizabeth Beltran,
Niko Bautista, Samantha Stuefen, Ashley Wallace, Kimberly Luu, Abrianna Tatum-Bolar, Darian Schriner, Ray Godwin
PTSA NOTE: A VERY BIG THANK YOU TO KEN WALLACE for all the hard work and dedication he put towards The Reflections Program this year. The certificates and prizes were fantastic!
Incentive Day is Friday, January 15th. If you can help, please contact Becky Schlosstein at rebecca.schlosstein@rentonschools.us
The Winter Wonderland Dance that was postponed in December has been rescheduled for February 12, 2010, and is now being called "The Valentine's Day Dance". We do need volunteers. If you can help, please contact Geri Garl at fourgarls@comcast.net.
PTSA NEWS
2010 PTSA Meeting Schedule
Meetings start at 7:00 pm, in the Nelsen Multi-Purpose Room. Everyone is welcome!
o January 19, 2010 - NEXT MEETING!
o February 23, 2010
o March 16, 2010
o April 20, 2010
o May 18, 2010 [General Membership – Elections]
o June 15, 2010 [Last Meeting]
8th Grade Dance Committee.
There will be an 8th Grade Dance Committee meeting at 6:00 on January 19th (before the PTSA meeting). Anyone interested in helping with the dance is welcome to come. If you have any questions, contact Geri Garl, at fourgarls@comcast.net.
JOINING ASB SPORTS AND ACTIVITIES AT NELSEN.
It is very easy to join sports and activities at Nelsen! First, a student needs an ASB card, which may be purchased from Mrs. Folkerts in the attendance office. Second, a student shows up for the activity! Announcements are made throughout the school. For our sports teams, a student does need to try out and our traveling team does make some cuts, so the student does need to attend all practices. All of our sports teams will have a 2 week period of everyone practicing, then the traveling team will be chosen. If you have any questions, contact Becky Schlosstein, at rebecca.schlosstein@rentonschools.us
LATE STARTS.
Just a reminder, ALL RENTON SCHOOLS will start 90 minutes late on most Fridays during the 2009-10 school year. For a schedule of all late start Fridays, go to the calendar at the Renton School District website http://www.rentonschools.us/Home.aspx, and click on the 2009-2010 School Year Calendar on the right-hand side.
Please remember to visit the District site throughout the school year for transportation news, school announcements, and other pertinent information. The site is GREAT resource for all Renton families!
FROM THE NELSEN NEWS, January 2010
Welcome to 2010! It seems like just yesterday we were talking about Y2K! With the New Year come New Year’s resolutions and mine is to continue to spend as much time as possible with my family. This is a good time to work with your child on goal setting both for things to accomplish as a family member (walking the dog, doing the dishes, etc.) as well as goals for completing this semester and school year successfully. Nelsen offers many opportunities to assist students, such as Math Help, Homework Club, and Gateway. Counselors are available all day and teachers offer extra help before and after school. All you have to do is ask.
Principal’s Quote of the Month
Without goals, and plans to reach them, you are like a ship that has set sail with no destination.
ATTENDANCE NOTES
Flu season is here—please be sure to call the Attendance Office at 425-204-3010 if your student is absent. Students need to be absent for three days before homework can be ordered. It then takes 24 hours and may be picked up in the Attendance Office. Call Luann to order homework or to let her know about an absence. Thank you!
REMINDER— YOU MUST SHOW PHOTO ID WHEN PICKING UP A STUDENT FOR DISMISSAL.
“IT’S ALL GREEK TO ME”
Come and audition for “It’s All Greek To Me!” - a collection of Greek Myths. All grade levels welcome! Auditions will be held Monday, January 25, Tuesday, January 26, and Thursday, January 28. If your child is cast in the play, please put Thursday, February 11 on your calendar and plan to attend our short parent meeting at 4:30 p.m. Questions? Email andrea.sylvester@rentonschools.us or ginger.montague@rentonschools.us. Can’t wait to see the Nelsen talent!
MARTIN LUTHER KING TRIBUTE
Circle the date:
Thursday, January 14
The Creative Arts Team will present their annual “Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King”. This presentation is a highlight of the school year and features the work of our performing artists. If you are able to attend during the day, the performances will be at:
9:00—8th grade
10:00—7th grade
1:30—6th grade
CELEBRATE DIVERSITY!
Please join us for our annual Cultural Family Potluck. Bring a favorite family dish to share and stay awhile to learn and play on Thursday, January 14, 2010. Dinner from 6:00-7:00 p.m. followed by learning games in the gym and cafeteria from 7:00-8:00 p.m. Everyone is invited! For more information call Genie Fairhart at 425-204-3015 or genie.fairhart@rentonschools.us
ANNUAL ELL TEST
Our annual Washington Language Proficiency Testing is scheduled for Feb. 8—Mar. 5. All English Language Learners must be assessed annually until they reach proficiency. This test measures students’ oral language, reading, and writing skills in English. Your child will be given the test in a group setting and/or individually during the school day. The results will be sent to parents in June.
Remember
· School Start Time: 7:50 a.m.
· Students should not arrive on campus before 7:30a.m. No adult supervision is available before then.
· Late Start Fridays: School Start Time: 9:25 a.m.
Nelsen Administration - Contact Information.
Main Office 425-204-3000
Attendance 425-204-3010
Cafeteria 425-204-3018
Nurse, Sue Pennington 425-204-3002
Registrar, Susan Dean 425-204-3001
Transportation 425-204-4455, or http://www.rentonschools.us/Departments/Transportation/BusRoutes or
http://nelsen.rentonschools.us/files/BusRoutes/MS_routes.pdf
Colin Falk, Principal colin.falk@rentonschools.us
Elaine Love, Asst. Principal elaine.love@rentonschools.us
Becky Schlosstein, Asst. Prin. rebecca.schlosstein@rentonschools.us
Renton School District Website http://www.rentonschools.us/Home.aspx
Carrie's Note: Each student receives a copy of the "Nelsen News", to bring home each month. If you have not received one, or are missing the current issue, ask your child if he/she has it in their backpack, or binder. Attached to each Nelsen News is a copy of the Calendar of the month. Due to server limitations, I am unable to attach it or reproduce the same, in its original format.
Please be sure to ask your child for the Nelsen News at the beginning of the month, and regularly check with them for any other important school handouts!
The e-mail updates are not intended to replace regular U.S. mail, or written material sent through the students. The updates serve as additional notice, or a precursor of things to come, and help to rally parents and promote camaraderie. This will especially help for upcoming events that may require parental support.
Thank you!
COMMUNITY NEWS
Preschool Night/Open House at
Cross and Crown Lutheran Preschool
Tuesday, February 2, 2010 from 6-8pm
Do you have younger siblings who will be ready to attend preschool in the fall? Is your neighbor down the street new to the area and isn’t sure which preschool to attend? Then invite them to attend Preschool Night at Cross and Crown Lutheran Preschool on Tuesday, February 2nd from 6-8pm.
The address is 10940 SE 168th Street, just down the street from Lindbergh High School.
Cross and Crown Lutheran Preschool offers a 2-day class for preschoolers (must be three years of age by Aug. 31st), and both a 3-day and a 5-day class for class for pre-Kindergarteners (must be four years of age by Aug. 31st).
Preschool Night is open to all perspective preschool students and their families – there will be crafts for the kids, and the teachers will be available for everyone to meet and answer any questions. For more information, call the school at 425-255-5910, or visit their website at www.cclutheran.org/preschool.
COMMUNITY NEWS
Dancing Through the Decades!
Lindbergh High School’s 2nd Annual Dance Competition
Saturday, January 23, 2010
LHS Gymnasium
A Celebration of Dance!
Competition Starts at 1:00pm
Trophies will be awarded in each competition category and awards will be handed out for the most spirited team and drill downs. You can look forward to great food, a fun atmosphere, and various vendors!
Questions? Contact Celeste Blay at Celeste.Blay@Rentonschools.us
Phone Number: 425-204-3177
COMMUNITY NEWS
CVAC BASEBALL / SOFTBALL REGISTRATION 2010
The Cascade Vista Athletic Club (CVAC) is a local PONY affiliated baseball and softball league. We provide excellent programs for all
youth 5-18 in the Renton, Kent, South King County area.
Registration for CVAC Baseball and Softball will be on the following dates and times:
01/16/10 Play It Again Sports – Renton 12p-4p ****THIS SATURDAY!!!****
01/23/10 Play It Again Sports – Renton 12p-4p
01/30/10 Play It Again Sports – Renton 12p-4p
02/06/10 Play It Again Sports – Renton 12p-4p
Registration forms should be available online at www.cvac.org beginning 01/07/10.
Due to new Washington State Legislation there will be new forms required for registration. It is highly recommended that you register
in person and not through the mail. Feel free to print out the forms once they are available, fill them out at home, and bring them with
you when you register.
If you have any questions please feel free to email them to cvac.president@gmail.com.
COMMUNITY NEWS
Fairwood News in Real-Time, Any Time
Fairwood Community News, Inc. (www.fairwoodcommunitynews.com) is an established, comprehensive and FREE News Source for the greater Fairwood area. Fairwood Community News covers news about our neighborhood schools, organizations, businesses and developments in our area. If it has something to do with our community, FCN is interested in sharing it with the greater Fairwood area.
Features: Check out the site; you'll find information about everything: Lindbergh, Nelsen and feeder elementary schools; A Community Calendar is well-used and updated regularly - add your own group's events by emailing FCN; Homeowners Associations have dedicated pages; and Classified advertising is also FREE.
If you have news to share, let Fairwood Community News know about it. They want to hear from you.
To view the site, go to http://www.fairwoodcommunitynews.com/index.html
Contact Information
Tami Tedrow-Howard
Fairwood Community News
PO Box 58843
Renton, WA 98058
e: info@fairwoodcommunitynews.com
www.fairwoodcommunitynews.com
206.856.1662
Thanks to all who have become members and supporting the PTSA. It is not too late - You can still join!
Join Nelsen Middle School’s PTSA!
2403 Jones Ave S
Renton WA 98055
Another wonderful school year is beginning – Nelsen’s incredible staff is ready for our students – and PTSA welcomes them and you back to school! The PTSA’s goal is to enrich our children’s school experience in a variety of ways. Our many activities need parent help and financial support to succeed, and they include:
s All School Picnic
s Book Fairs
s Chaperoning Dances
s Eighth Grade Dance
s Health Screenings
s Incentive Days
s Jr. Achievement
s Jr. Honor Society
s Nelsen Music Association
s Nifty Nelsen Night
s Reflections
s Staff Appreciation
Please feel free to contact us about an activity that interests you, or for any suggestions or questions. Meetings third Tuesday of each month, except in December. All are welcome to attend! Thank you!
Erica Conway, PTSA Co President (206) 605-9745, email ericaconway@hotmail.com
Geri Garl, PTSA Co President (206) 550-7945, email fourgarls@comcast.net
Karen Carpenter, Membership Chair (425) 254-9630, email 2bacarpenter@comcast.net
That's it for now! Thank you, everyone!
Geri Garl and Erica Conway
Co-Presidents, Nelsen PTSA
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