On behalf of the entire staff at PLMS I’d like to extend our gratitude and appreciation to our PTSA and all of our volunteers this year for partnering with us to provide the very best learning environment for our kids. Our parents support is second to none! THANK YOU!
Roy Adler
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MIDDLE SCHOOL SURVEY FROM THE DISTRICT
What are your thoughts about the
The surveys are open through Sunday, June 22.
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Attention all eighth-graders: Pacific Cascade Freshman Campus is holding its Sports Fair tonight, June 9, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. This is an opportunity for all incoming freshmen athletes to meet with coaches from both Issaquah High and Skyline and talk about the upcoming year. There will also be a table with registration materials and eligibility requirement information.
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PINE
Wow, what an amazing year PLMS PTSA had this year! Thank you to the hard working volunteers that made this year at PLMS such a successful year. Without the many hours that each of you put into our school, we could never have accomplished all the great things that we did this year. Here are a few highlights of 2007-08 for Pine Lakes PTSA.
Taking Care of Business was a huge success and we raised more money with our Pass the Hat Fundraiser than previous years.
Entertainment Books were a big hit and we’re looking forward to doing it again!
We gave over $27,000 in Mini Grants to the teachers and school this year!
We honored our outstanding volunteers, advocates and teachers with awards such as:
Golden Acorn
Tami DaVita ** Stacy Smith ** JoAnn Spears ** Suzie Wiley ** Judy Calcote ** Lisa Bialek
Outstanding Advocate
Jeff and Judy Bowlby ** Kristin Ramacciotti ** Meagan Elliot
Outstanding Educators
Mrs. Sailor **Mary Mendenall
We hosted a week long Staff Appreciation with lunches and goodies all week.
We received numerous Awards for our outstanding achievements in the community
100% Membership ** Standards of Excellence ** Honor Unit
We helped host a wonderful concert and helped raise money for a great charity Loose Change Loosen Chains.
We donated money to various community projects: Echo Glen, Issaquah School Foundation, Lead of Education Voters,
Wow what a list! Again, thank you for your support and generosity we could not have done these wonderful things for our school and community with out all of you! It has been a pleasure serving as your President for the past two years. Have a great summer! Rest, relax and we’ll see you in September for another great year at PLMS.
Colleen Volk, President Pine Lake PTSA
Mini-Grants
| Teacher | Description | Amount |
| Math Teachers | Quizdom Eggs | 2500 |
| 6th grade Humanities Teachers | writing support material/speaker | 908.6 |
| Abraham/Jewell/Mixsell | 4 microscopes 2 digital microscopes | 1,964.48 |
| Barrett, Cori | refrigerator | 1150.4 |
| Bartholomew, Donna | art supplies | 500 |
| Bartholomew, Donna | AR Tests for all AR Books in Library | 1550 |
| DePaolo, Mahria | 10 Ikea tables for portable 3 | $544.32 |
| Detterback, Nancy | Software/books | 798.38 |
| Ensey, Eric/Knutson, Jill/Butler, Rich | software/DVD player | 323.99 |
| Ensey, Eric/Knutson, Jill/Butler, Rich | 2 video ipods with 2 external microphones | 681.32 |
| Eric/Rich/JillDirk | 5 copies Leopard Operating System for Mac book Laptops/5 copies of ilife 08 for Mac book laptops | 1031.43 |
| | Sibelius 5.0 and Photoscore Prof program | $574.46 |
| Ferguson, Pam | 10 copies Green Globs Software | 191.61 |
| Hardy, Angie | books | 184.07 |
| Hovey, Hollie/Detterbeck, Nancy/Margolis, Lisa | web based curriculum | 4532.95 |
| Kiemle, Ann | books | 500 |
| Kiemle, Ann | books for struggling readers | 500 |
| Knutson, Jill | camera | 1464.33 |
| Lafky, Alyssum | books | 118 |
| Parcher, Kim | alcohol impairment goggles | 570.58 |
| Peterson, Judy | amplifer/mixwer/microphone | 1063.13 |
| Pitasky, Rena | Math Software License (10) | 447 |
| Ramacciotti, Kristen | craft supplies | 750 |
| Simon, Dirk | 35 aprons | $217.05 |
| Simon, Dirk | CO2 cartridges | $835.53 |
| Worthington, Tina | speakersk/microphones/recording/cables/stands | 3266.78 |
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INFORMATION FROM THE PTA
The PLMS PTSA website has been updated with new information for the current month. You can access the website by going to www.pinelakeptsa.org. Below are some highlights on the website this month.
TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS DAY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Taking Care of Business Day is a day to take care of school paperwork, school pictures, get that all important ID card, school gear, and sign up for school communications and PTSA. Tuesday, August 19th, is 7th and 8th grade day, and Wednesday, August 20th, is 6th Grade Day. (Tentative times for TCBD are 7:00 am to 1:00 pm for 7/8th grades on August 19th, and 7:00 am to 12:00 pm for 6th graders on August 20th.)
Whether you're an old hat at PLMS or an incoming 6th grade parent, WE NEED YOU!!!
We will accommodate your work or family schedule....The more volunteers, the more quickly it will go. Starbucks coffee and treats go with your shift! Catch up with folks and see what¹s happened over the summer!
Please let me know if you would like a morning or afternoon shift 6:45-9:45, or 9:45-1:00 on the 19th, or 6:45-9:30 and 9:15- 12:00 on the 20th.
Thanks in advance for helping our school community get ready for a great new year! If you would like to volunteer for Taking Care of Business Day, please call or e-mail Julie Siefkes @ 391-5362, or jsiefkes@siefkesgroup.com.
STAFF APPRECIATION
Many thanks to all who volunteered their time and fabulous culinary skills for the staff. We were very fortunate to have your assistance and could not have done it without you. Thanks also to Sabina Aghamirzadeh who organized Mexican Day and Debbie Rossman who organized Italian Day.
Daniela Colter and Rose Dunn
Co-Chairs Staff Appreciation
COMMUNITY OUTREACH CORNER
"We make a living by what we get but we make a life by what we give" Winston Churchill
Thank you to all the many PLMS families that participated in the Issaquah Meals Program by serving food at Feed the Hungry. It was another successful year and I really appreciate the overwhelming generosity and support from the families. Look for sign up's at taking care of business day in August.
JoAnn Spears
Community Outreach Chair
452-392-3506
HEALTH ROOM VOLUNTEERS
I would like to thank the health room volunteers for their time and commitment this year. They are Billie McCaffrey, Deb Mattson, Kris Jarvis, Laura Freeman, Shannon Mather, Sue Lee, Tami Peterson, Tina Ko, and Wei Li.
Stacy Smith, Health Room Coordinator
CHALLENGE DAYS
Have you heard of Challenge Day? It was featured on Oprah a few years ago. Last year PCFC had Challenge Day for 100 Skyline kids and 100 Issaquah kids. It was a life changing day that affected everyone whom attended - adults and youth. The Friends of Youth are bringing Challenge Day to the plateau for 8th through 12th graders. It will take place on August 20th, and again on August 21st. Check out the Challenge Day website for more details www.challengeday.org. You can register online at www.friendsofyouth.org. It’s an amazing event. I highly recommend it!!!
ALSO ON THE PLMS PTSA WEBSITE: Community Outreach opportunities, Legislative News, Passive Fundraisers, upcoming Parent Education Seminars, and information on the Issaquah Schools Foundation.
