Ilalko Husky Herald

May 3 Popcorn Friday

May 6-10 Teacher Apprecia-

tion Week

May13 No School

May 17 Mile Run

May 20 Last PTA General

Meeting

May 21-24 5th Grade Camp

Auburn

May 24 RICH Reading

Ends

May 27 No School-

Memorial Day

May 28-29 No School

May 31 PRIDE Assembly

June 3-14 Scholastic Book

Fair

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Auburn PTA Council Local # 9.2.17

Ilalko Elementary School

301 Oravetz Pl SE

Auburn WA 98092

253-931-4748

www.auburn.wednet.edu/ilalko

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Bev Winsor

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I L A L K O E L E M E N T A R Y S C H O O L P T A 9 . 2 . 1 7

May 2013 Volume 13, Issue 9

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Green Team Vinnette Lang & Lynne Stephens

Ilalko’s student Green Team celebrated Earth Week by planting a tree on school grounds. Planting is an act of putting down roots and contributing to the future. The simple act of planting a tree, helps the environment in so many ways.

We want to take a moment and “Thank” Ron Smith owner of The English Home & Garden located on 29th and “A” Street in Auburn who donated our beautiful tree.

The Green Team meets regularly engaging in activities to educate and mentor other students about the importance of preserving our planet. If you are a 4th or 5th grader and want to join our Green Team, we meet every Wednesday @ 11:55am to 12:25pm during lunch recess. Weekly attendance not necessary to par-ticipate in Green Team and parents must sign permission slip.

Volume 13, Issue 9

2012-2013 PTA Officers &

Committee Chairpersons

President Katie Nelson 347-5960

Vice-President James Scheidegger 508-9404

Secretary Michelle Rylands 376-5889

Treasurer Maria Edwards 206-235-7481

Accelerated Reader Sandra Smith 939-2089

Barb Carman 351-6020

Awards Tim Carstens

Bookfair Maurene Stapel

Sandy Peace

Carnival Tina Kuepker 205-5789

Display Katie Nelson 347-5960

Dude’s Volunteer Day

Fall Family Fun Night Michelle McLean 347-6588

Fifth Grade Camp Sandra Smith 939-2089

Fundraising Maria Edwards 206-235-7481

Giving Tree Michelle Yorke 351-0789

Grant Writing

Green Team Vinnette Lang 887-1509

Lynne Stephens 931-8143

Holiday Shop Michelle Rylands 376-5889

Legislative James Scheidegger 508-9404

Membership Katie Nelson 347-5960

MCTheater Danette Wate 939-3107

Movie Night Trisha Schulz 206-419-2630

Newsletter Bev Winsor 887-8243

Open House Pizza Michelle Yorke 351-0789

Popcorn Friday Sheila Wickstrom 271-0331

Read Across America Carolyn Olson

Raffle

Rebates Vinnette Lang 887-1509

Reflections Danette Wate 939-3107

RICH Reading Carla Hill 351-6937

Elissa Dean

School Supplies Maria Edwards 206-235-7481

Science Night

Sportswear Principal Carstens

James Scheidegger

Sean Fooks

Staff Appreciation Nita Johnson 951-0644

Carrie Emmons 887-9314

Summer Reading Maria Edwards 206-235-7481

Sunshine Vinnette Lang 887-1509

Talent Show Sean Fooks

Website Annette Hester 735-7898

Yearbook Tina Kuepker 205-5789

Katrina Scheidegger

Welcome 2013/2014

PTA Officers

President-Michelle Rylands

VP James-Scheidegger

Secretary-Maria Edwards

Treasurer-Angela Segawa

Sports Camp is July 22-26th

Flyers will be available soon!

Soccer, Basketball or Cheer!

SundayWorship at 10:00am

Lakeland Community Center

253-709-7365

reliancechurch@gmail.com

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From the Counselor—Trait of the Month-Self Control Lyndsay Morris

Self Control is the ability to regulate emotions, thoughts, and actions by one’s own will. Self-control keeps us from eating an entire bag of chips at one setting or throwing a chair when we become angry. Self-control is developed through practice. When we practice being still, we are able to quiet the mind and body and be-come self-aware. When we practice listening to our heart, mind, and body, we develop the ability to self-regulate. For example, we can practice tuning out distractions to focus on our school work. We develop strength when we are able to overcome challenges, such as focusing in certain situations. Another example of self-control is listening to our positive self-talk when someone is picking on us. Instead of believing what they say about us, we know our strength comes from within and not from other people’s labels. Our positive self-talk will reassure us that their negativity is about them and not about us. We remember that we are strong, calm, and capable. Lastly, we can practice raising our hand to be called on or waiting our turn to speak while talking in a group of people. Listening is the foundation for self-control. When we listen to ourselves, we become aware. When we listen to other people, we become informed. Listening to ourselves and other people is a necessary skill to live happy, healthy lives.

The Carnival will be Friday, June 7th, so mark your calendar. I am in need of volunteers to help out with various aspects of the carnival from set up to clean up. I also need help in ad-vance with advertising and organizing in the weeks before if you aren't available the day of. Any and ALL help is greatly appreciated! Please let me know if you are interested and I can give you more details about what help is needed. Free food and/or child wristbands are available to volunteers based on time worked, ask for more details. Contact Tina at 253-205-5798 or tina_marie75@yahoo.com

Spring Carnival Needs Volunteers!

Tina Kuepker

D.V.D. will be (tentatively) on June 14th we’ve com-bined it with our annual Field day/BBQ events to make this day even more special. We're VERY ex-cited about having dads *(or any good male role model: uncle, older brother, Grandfather) helping out on one of our most favorite and exciting day! You'll have an opportunity to help out Ms. Goodspeed coor-dinate these activities, so we need your help!

Don’t miss out in all the fun, please email me if you are interested in participating in Field Day. If you haven’t filled out a WSP form in the last two years, you will need one to volunteer at the school. If you are not sure, once I know you’re interested I’ll double check the school’s WSP records. Thank you! Ques-tions? Contact Vinnette Lang: vrlang@comcast.net

Dad’s (Dude’s) Volunteer Day Vinnette Lang

Volume 13, Issue 9

April Trait of the Month-Cooperation

Award Recipients

April PRIDE Award Recipients

FAITH MARTIN GERARDO GUERRERO ELIAS RAMOS

XARIA HAMPTON HEATHER BAILEY BINAL DHALIWAL

KAYLEE CLENDENING ALEXANDRA VIRGEN MICHELLE NGUYEN

DAELASHAE ROBERTS AISAKE LIU ALY JUDGE

LEILANI NOCERA ALIJAH BOGAN SHAUN KING

KAITLYN BUI ZEUS CRUZ-HERNANDEZ CHLOE VINSON

ELLA EDWARDS TRINITY WARNER JOSH ABBOTT

IVAN FRANKOV JEREMY DOWCETTE KEVIN GRIFFIN

JOSEPH IBRAHIM

MICHAEL LATS GENESIS LOPEZ CARLOS AGUILAR ARTHUR MELNICHUCK

DAVID RATSKO ADELLE NKEZE ISIAH GULCHUK KELCY MAUN

ISAAC SWEETING JESSICA WILLIS REECE FIELDS KYLIE WISE

CARMEN VALENCIA VARONA NIYIA HOSTON LAILAH ROSARIO SHAWN ALLEMAND

NATHAN MANWEILER EMMANUEL BARBA ELIJAH AJETO MARISSA BELTRAN

DYLAN WALKER KATE NORDLAND DYLAN TRIVELLI GIOVANNI BROOKS

ALYSSA RADFORTH NIYIA HOSTON BRANDON OROZCO

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Principal’s Corner – Follow My Lead

Tim Carstens

Nothing can fully prepare someone to be in a leadership position. I found this out early in my teaching career. I had taken all the requisite courses that Washington State University said I needed to have in order to be an effective teacher. When I was hired in the Auburn School District I got to take another class in “Effective Edu-cation”. What neither of these programs prepared me for was the intensity with which I was looked up to by my students and the families.

I was only 22 when I started teaching and was ill equipped to deal with the pressures that came with the job. It was a steep learning curve, but by the time I left the elementary ranks to the middle school, I was pretty sure I had a pretty good handle on it. Then I got to work with sixth grade students and 7th grade athletes and at the same time high school “C” team girls’ basketball players. This quickly revealed that I still had areas in which I could improve.

I then took classes at the University of Washington for my principal credentials, where again; I thought I would be fully prepared for the role of principal. But again, there were no classes that focused on the role modeling process for principals. I have to say, that after shelling out the money for 2 different degrees, I felt like I should have gotten all the answers I needed.

As a classroom and school leader, I am very careful with what I say and do because of the number of eyes that are on me at any given time. That’s not to say that I will waiver from what I truly believe is fair and right. Most parents know that I will call it like it is and continue to hold students accountable as long as I believe it is in the best interest of the child. However, being human, I occasionally let my emotions get the better of me. But the passion behind the emotions is what makes me passionate about education as well.

The one area of my life that I continue to grow daily is as a father and a husband. You can take all the par-enting classes and read every book ever written about parenting and you still would not be prepared for the significance of the job. More than anything, the role of parent and spouse is the most important role I play. It is parenting that has revealed to me how my actions speak so loudly. Our children look to us for guidance, correction, and direction. They see everything we do. While they say imitation is the highest form of flattery, it is also the clearest mirror to one’s own behavior.

With this in mind, it is important that while we are around our children and the other students at school, the highest example is set. Here are 5 things you can do when you come to the school to provide positive role modeling:

1. Use the crosswalk-when students see parents using the crosswalk, they are more likely to use the crosswalk when the parents aren’t there. This is an important safety point.

2. Don’t drive in the bus zone-students ask me quite often why some parents ignore the signs that say “Buses Only”. I don’t have an answer for them.

3. Hang up the cell phone in the building-students all see the signs on the doors that ask people to end their phone conversations before entering the building. This teaches the students respect for others and posted rules

4. Don’t smoke on school grounds or the area around school-not only is second hand smoke a real health concern, it is against district policy and state law to smoke on school grounds.

5. Watch your language-students will repeat anything they hear. Please make sure what they are hearing is worth repeating.

Remember, when we are looking to change the way students act and feel, the quickest way is to be the change we want to see in others.

Volume 13, Issue 9

April showers made way for May flowers and those blossoms will herald the June arrival of our two-week-long Scholastic Book Fair from June 3 – 14. Primary Rich Readers and intermediate AR Readers who achieve their 100% goal by fair time will be rewarded with a $5.00 book certificate to start their summer reading adventures sponsored by PTA. The fair will be open during library class times, before and after school, and during both the school barbecue and carnival. An online shopping experience will also be offered. Check the school website as the fair draws nearer for more informa-tion.

Spring Book Fair Sandy Peace & Maurene Stapel

Requesting Donations for Ilalko’s Silent Auction/Raffle Vinnette Lang

PTA is getting ready for our big event “Carnival/Auction Event” on June 7th, but we need your help to have an successful evening of fun & fundraising!

Each grade will have an “Auction Basket” with a theme. Donations for these baskets are as followed:

Kindergarten—Arts & Crafts/Scrapbooking Basket

1st Grade– Gardening Fun Basket

2nd Grade—Family Game Night Basket

3rd Grade-Picnic at the Beach Basket

4th Grade-Family Movie Night Basket

5th Grade-Baking Basket.

We will also be sending more information via Kid Mail. If your family would like to donate your own made up basket (i.e. UW Basket, WSU Basket, Golfers Delight Basket, Camping Basket, Date Night Basket). We would love it! And Thank you for supporting our school!

If you would like to help out and volunteer with our Raffle/Auction Committee, please contact Vinnette Lang: vrlang@comcast.net. Any and all help will be appreciated!

Awards Katie Nelson

Congratulations to Tammy Myka who won this year’s Outstanding Educator at Ilalko. Michelle Rylands and Maria Edwards were both honored with the Golden Apple volunteer award. These awards are voted on and given by their peers. Tammy, Michelle and Maria were honored because of their dedication to the students of Ilalko. They were recognized by Prin-cipal Carstens at an Auburn PTA banquet last week in front of many other honorees. Thank you ladies for your service to our Ilalko Community!

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RICH Reading Carla Hill & Elissa Dean

Our RICH Reading program began in September with Kindergarten, 1st & 2nd graders earning prizes for every 300 minutes of reading or being read to. The final day to turn in your purple tally sheets is Friday, May 24th. Final prizes will be handed out the following week. For those that completed all 10 lev-els will receive, if they haven't already, a certificate worth $5.00 to be used at our Spring Book Fair.

If your child would like to participate in RICH reading and hasn't even started, there is still time. The first prize level is 300 minutes.

If you have any questions please contact:

Carla Hill at dsmchill@aol.com or

Elissa Dean at mamadean@comcast.net.

Come run or walk at our all school mile run with the kids May 17th 2013 at Auburn Riverside track! All parents, teachers, counselors and prin-cipals are encouraged to participate. We will need everyone who is able to bring healthy snacks such as: granola bars, apples and or-anges to our event. We will begin at 8:50 am and the first group will be K-2 two laps, then 1st-thru 3rd four laps for fun, 3rd -5th, four laps for fun. The last group will be 3rd thru 5th competitive this group will be timed. As always we need help set-ting up and inspiring the kids with your wonderful talents in running or walking. It is truly inspiring to watch the kids succeed in this event! Thank you for making Ilalko Elementary Great!

Mile Run DeeDee Goodspeed

Hello Ilalko Teachers, Staff, and PTA Committee Chairs!!

Friday, May 10th is the scheduled Budget Planning Meeting for the 2013/2014 school year. It will take place at Michelle Ryland’s home at 6pm. (Thank you Michelle for hosting this fun event at your house. It's going to be potluck. If you are coming and need the address, please send Michelle an email.

I have attached a letter with some budget information as well as the form to complete to add/change and renew the budgeted line item you were responsible for during the 2012/2013 school year. Please fill out the requested Budget Form, even if the budget is to remain the same.

Please note, review and approval of the 2013/2014 budget will occur at the PTA General Meeting in Sep-tember. The forms will assist with the planning meeting to ensure the correct budget information is pre-sented for review and approval at the PTA General Meeting.

Please return the completed forms by Monday, May 6th. If you have any questions, please feel free to con-tact me at (206)235-7481.

Annual Budget Meeting Maria Edwards

Volume 13, Issue 9

Rebates New BoxTop Collection Reward where everyone can be a WINNER!

Collect 20 BoxTops and you’ll receive a special invitation to attend a

POPSICLE PARTY.

Collect 30 BoxTops and you will be able to CHOOSE 1 FRIEND TO attend the popsicle party with you!

All BoxTops will be due by May 31st and Party will be held June 7th!

Please remember to put your name and classroom information when turning in your BoxTops!

Silent Auction/Raffle Vinnette Lang

Are you ready for some great bargains? Looking to keep kids busy this summer?

Come to Ilalko’s Annual Carnival Silent Auction/Raffle on June 7th to buy MANY great items!

A FEW examples of the fabulous auction items below…Don’t miss out!!!

ALL proceeds support Ilalko!

We would like to thank the following businesses who have already made donations for the auction and raffle.

Please patronize these businesses and say thank you from the Ilalko Families:

DisneyLand Theme Park-(4) one day hopper passes

Ceiba Acupuncture-A package of 5 visits for children’s natural health care

Edgeworks Climbing Indoor Rock Gym-(4) Douldering Day Passes including rental shoes

EMP Museum-(4) admission passes

LeMay Family Collection at Marymont-(4) admission passes

Museum of Flight- (4) admission passes

Pacific Science Center-(4) admission passes to Exhibits & Imax Film

Roach Gymnastics-Friday Night Fun Birthday Party & Parent’s Night Out for 2

Seattle Thurderbirds—(2) Premium Reserved Seats

SilverWood Theme Park-(2) Admission passes

SunBreak Café-Gift Certificates

Tacoma Art Museum-(4) Admission passes

Tacoma Rainiers -(4) 2013 Reserved Tickets

Tiki Tails-Grooming & dog treats

Washington State Historical Society-(2) Admission tickets & Columbia Magazine

Woodland Park Zoo-Family Fun Admission Pack

Also, would like to thank families and staff from Ilalko who have already donated to our Silent Auc-tion/Raffle:

* *Tyson Photography by Anita Tyson * * Kumon Learning Center by Rachelle Mentink ** Whimsical Mai by Crystal Hartwell ** Origami Owl Custom Jewelry by Vinnette Lang ** Mi-chelle Rylands and Maria Edwards

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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! It may only be spring, but we’re already thinking about fall and …

Ilalko’s 1st Annual

Pumpkin Walk in the Park A fun, non-scary family event planned for Saturday, October 26

th

We would LOVE all Ilalko families to help with this event that will be open to the entire surrounding community. Can be as simple as just attending the event, loaning us your carved jack-o-lantern for the night, or helping on one of the many committees. Here are just a few of the ways you can help….

Promotion

Concessions

Parking

Placing pumpkins along the path

Lightening the pumpkins

Gathering them back up at the end of the night

And returning them to their owners after the event

Show your Husky spirit and plan to volunteer at or attend this special event.

Most all volunteer time will be on the day of this event.

To sign up to help, or if you have any questions at all, please contact:

Trisha Schulz-Phone 206-419-2630-Email: trishaschulz@yahoo.com

5th Grade Camp Vinnette Lang

There are few things more exciting in the elementary school experience than 5th grade camp. Relationships, collaboration, fun, and connecting with nature are all benefits of the camp experience. Your child will be camping at Lake Retreat Baptist Camp in Ravensdale, which is the facility used for Camp Auburn.

This year, as it has been in the past school years, will be a wonderful opportunity for our students to build life-long connections with friends, staff, teachers and parents in an enriching educational setting. Fifth grade teachers at Ilalko, Lakeland Hills, and Gildo Rey Elementaries are working diligently to make this the best camp experience yet!

If you have “MAIL” that you would like to be delivered to your child at camp, there will be boxes in the front office for everyday that they are in camp.

Our scheduled camp dates are Tuesday, May 21st through Friday, May 24th.

Note: Official forms/final payment will be due Friday, May 10th.

Many of our parents have asked some important questions in the past. These are good to know for future 5th grade parents.

· Q: Is camp mandatory?

A: Camp is not mandatory; however, very few students choose not to go. Each school year we have 2-3 stu-dents at each campus who do not attend. Students who do not go to Camp Auburn will still need to report to school for those days, as activities will be planned.

· Q: What is the cost for camp?

A: The cost for camp this year is $165.00 per student and has been the same rate for the past four years. Throughout the school year there has been several opportunities for Camp Auburn fundraising, this helps lower the cost of camp.

WE WISH OUR CAMPERS A HAPPY, FUN, SUNNY EXPERIENCE!

2013-2014 Budget Request Form

Ilalko Elementary PTA

Requested By ________________________________________

______ Staff Member

______ Committee Chair – Committee Name

______PTA Member

Is this an existing program or a new program? ________________

Total Amount Requested $____________

How will the funds be used? (Attach a separate page if necessary.)

Who will benefit from this program?

Why should the PTA fund this request?

In 1993, when we applied to the IRS for tax-exempt status, we stated that our PTA “was formed to provide an organ-

ized way for parents to aid children in the school community. This was done through the development of common

goals and objectives which involve PTA members and members of the community in the development of programs for the health, welfare, safety and education of children in the home, school and community. To foster these goals, Ilalko

PTA will conduct the follow activities:

Provide educational and entertaining assemblies that the school is unable to provide,

Provide funds to teachers and /or classes for EDUCATIONAL equipment that the school cannot provide,

Organize a reading program to encourage children to read and parents to read to their children,

Organize after-school activities to give children enjoyable activities.”

When reviewing your budget request, the board will rely on this statement to the IRS to determine if your request can be granted.

_________Approved

_________Denied – reason

By _________________ Date____________