o         September 22, 2009 [Approx. 6:30pm, General Membership Meeting prior to Open House]
o          October 20, 2009
o         November 17, 2009
o         No meeting in December
o         January 19, 2010
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]

Late Starts.

Just a reminder, ALL RENTON SCHOOLS will start 90 minutes late on most Fridays during the 2009-10 school year.  The first one will be Friday, September 4th.  For more dates, please go to the Renton School District website http://www.rentonschools.us/Home.aspx, and click on the 2009-2010 School Year Calendar.

The following are excerpts from the August 7, 2009, Nelsen School Letter sent to parents.

Dear Students and Parents:    

            Welcome to Nelsen Middle School for the 2009-10 school year!  We are very excited about a change that is happening this year throughout the Renton School District.  The first day of school, September 2, 2009, will be a day set aside only for our incoming sixth graders!  This day will be used to really orient and insure the success of our new students.  Also, each sixth grader will be assigned an eighth grade mentor, who will meet with them throughout the year.  Seventh and eighth graders, who are not mentors, are to stay home that day, and will attend their first day of school on Thursday, September 3, 2009

FEES (prices subject to change due to increase from supplier)

ASB SWEAT SHIRT PACKAGE $70.00 (Save $12.00)     ITEMS PURCHASED
SEPARATELY
includes ASB sticker                                                              *ASB sticker               $20.00
Memory Book                                                                         Memory Book             $30.00
Logo Sweatshirt                                                                      Sweatshirt                   $28.00
Student Organizer                                                                   XXL – XXXL                        $30.00
Logo T-shirt                $15.00
Student Organizer       $  4.00

ASB T-SHIRT PACKAGE $60.00 (SAVE $9.00)
includes ASB sticker
Memory Book
Logo T-shirt
Student Organizer                              

* ASB stickers are required to participate in extra curricular activities.
 ASB packages available at savings price until September 18.
Checks should be made out to Nelsen Middle School and can be combined with P.E. clothes.

P.E.
Students are required to wear shorts and T-shirts which may be purchased locally or through the Nelsen Student Store.  First and last names must be printed on the left upper side of the T-shirt and on the left leg of the shorts.  
P.E. locks must be purchased at Nelsen either at orientation or through the school store.  
P.E. Clothes                                                               
Logo T-shirt                $  6.00                         XXL  $  8.00               Locks  $6.00
Black mesh shorts       $ 12.00                                    XXL  $14.00                          
$ 18.00 ( $16.00 for both)                 $22.00  ( $20.00 for both)
Sweatpants (optional)   $16.00                                   Sweatpants (optional) XXL  $18.00                                                              
*Checks for P.E. clothes can be combined with ASB fees and made out to Nelsen Middle School.

LUNCHES
Pre-payment of lunches is encouraged.     Checks may be made out to the Renton School District payable the first day of school directly to the cafeteria, or may be paid online at the Renton School District website.  Current prices will be listed in August.    

The first bell will ring at 7:50 a.m.  Classes will begin at 7:55 a.m. and end at 2:35 p.m.   We’re looking forward to a positive and productive year at Nelsen.  Remember, the first day of school for sixth graders is Wednesday, September 2, 2009.  The first day for seventh and eighth graders is Thursday, September 3, 2009.  See you soon!

The Supply List is also on-line at:  http://nelsen.rentonschools.us/SchoolPage.aspx?PageName=
SupplyLists

Supply Lists
6th grade
Pencils
Hand held pencil sharpener
Eraser
Pencil pouch
Colored pencils-12 count or more
2 to 21/2 inch 3 ring binder
Section dividers--heavy duty paper
Spiral type notebook--50-70 count
Paper
Box of kleenex

7th grade
Pencils
Hand held pencil sharpener
Eraser
Pencil pouch
Colored pencils-12 count or more
2 to 21/2 inch 3 ring binder
Section dividers--heavy duty paper
Spiral type notebook--50-70 count
Thin tip black felt pens
Paper
Box of kleenex

8th grade
Highlighter
Ruler
Pencils
Erasers
Paper
Spiral notebooks for math, LA and SS
3 ring binder
4 batteries (AAA size)
Scientific calculator ($7.00 at Walgreens)
Colored Pencils
Box of kleenex

CALENDAR   -  Also available for viewing at the Nelsen website:  http://nelsen.rentonschools.us/Calendar_of_Events.aspx

September 2009

PTSA MEMBERSHIP NEWS

Hi - My name is Karen Carpenter.  I am the VP and membership chair for Nelsen's PTSA.   Our PTSA is asking you to join as a member this year.   The paragraph below will tell you reasons for becoming a member.  At the end of this e-mail is a form to fill out to send back with your payment.   Please send to:

Nelsen Middle School PTSA
2403 Jones Ave. South
Renton WA   98055

BONUS:  If you join by September 22nd, you will have a chance to win one of two gift baskets!  The drawing will be done at Open House (Sept. 22nd).

Questions?  Contact Karen at 2bacarpenter@comcast.net

Thank you for joining Nelsen's PTSA!!!

Karen Carpenter

Why JOIN Nelsen’s PTSA

*  PTSA provides a venue for parents to contribute to students’ success.

*  PTSA brings resources to parents to help children in the education process.

*  Your local PTSA is the key communication link between parents, Teachers, school administrators and the community.

…Here is one more major reason!

Major corporations and special interest groups always have lobbyists to protect their interests.

But who protects the interest of the children of this nation?  THE PTA

The PTA is the largest child advocacy group in the U.S., which lobbies and protects the interest of our children, our future.  It starts with each one of us – one membership adds up to thousands of members, and thousands of voices, all for the kids.

So don’t forget to join the Nelsen PTSA!  Thank you!

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:

• All School Picnic
• Book Fairs
• Chaperoning Dances
• Eighth Grade Dance
• Health Screenings
• Incentive Days
• Jr. Achievement
• Jr. Honor Society
• Nelsen Music Association
• Nifty Nelsen Night
  
• Reflections
  
• Staff Appreciation

NELSEN MIDDLE SCHOOL PTSA MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION

Name ____________________________________  Name ______________________________________
(for 2 members)
Phone ___________________________________  Email_______________________________________

Address___________________________________ City/Zip____________________________________
Student(s) Names(s) ___________________________________________________  Grade(s)_________
Home Elementary School ______________________________________

¨  Membership    $15.00 per Person or $27.00 per  Family     Total Enclosed:  ____________________
Are you interested in helping?  If so, please note which activity you would like to help with:
____________________________________________________

Checks payable to: Nelsen Middle School PTSA.  Please return to the school office.  Thank you!!

PTSA does little fundraising, and operates on a very small budget.
In order to keep the PTSA going, and in lieu of a major fundraiser, we are accepting donations or pledges.
Your donation is tax deductible, and a receipt will be provided.

I would like to donate the following amount:
¨ $15    ¨ $20    ¨ $25    ¨ $30    ¨ $40    ¨ $50    ¨ Other ­­­­­__________