August 19, 2018 KINDER PLAYDATE EDITION
ALKI PTA CURRENTSDATES TO REMEMBER
Popsicle Social Thursday, Aug. 30 (2:00 - 3:00 PM) The class lists will be posted! This is your opportunity to find out which teacher your incoming student will have and sign up for your Family Connections Meeting (that will take place the
week of Sept 5th-7th), all while visiting with other Alki families and enjoying a nice cold popsicle! Not available? The class lists will be posted in the hallway or you contact Principal Deese 206.252.9055 ([email protected]).
Principal Coffee/Office Hours Friday, Aug. 31 (8:00-10:00 AM) Drop by anytime between 8am and 10am for questions, concerns, and sharing hopes & dreams for the upcoming
school year with Principal Deese. Family Connections Meetings Wednesday, Sept. 5 - 7 This is an opportunity to meet and ask any questions you might have of your child’s teacher prior to the school year
beginning. Signups will take place at the popsicle social event. Questions? Contact Stevie Kramer ([email protected])
First Day of School for Kindergarten Monday, Sept. 10 (7:50 AM) Please meet your classroom teacher on the blacktop near the playground. Teachers will walk their students to the classroom
by 7:55 AM. If families would like to walk their child to the classroom, they are welcome to check in at the front office and then head over to the classroom.
First Day Kinder Reception Monday, Sept. 10 (8:20 AM) Join us for coffee in the lunchroom after you have said
goodbye to your Kindergartener!
Back to School BBQ Wednesday, Sept. 13 (5:00 - 6:30 PM) Please join us for our Annual Back to School BBQ on the
Alki Blacktop. Hot Dogs and condiments will be provided. Potluck details coming soon.
First PTA Meeting Wednesday, Sept. 13 (6:30-7:30 PM) Following the BBQ is our first PTA meeting of the year in the
library. Everyone is welcome. Free child care provided.
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School Hours: 7:55 AM - 2:25 PM Early Release Wednesdays: 7:55 AM - 1:10 PM
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WELCOME INCOMING KINDERGARTEN
PARENTS!
August 19, 2018 KINDER PLAYDATE EDITION
www.alkipta.com/SupplyList2018
All kindergarten students should come with a backpack or book bag (no wheels please) labeled with their name and extra set of clothes in a ziplock bag that they will keep in their locker.
• 1 box Crayola thick 8 count markers • 2-pocket folders: 1 each color in red, orange,
yellow, blue, green (no fasteners please) • Lunchbox (optional if bringing their lunch)
Some items, including all Wish List items, will be combined into classroom sets.
Kindergarten Wish List (optionally buy one or two) • 1 case baby wipes • 1 liter hand sanitizer with pump • 30 glue sticks • 5 Smead® Poly String & Button Booklet Envelope
What is a Wish List? Instead of everyone buying a small amount of each item, let's each pick an item or two and buy a large amount. Please purchase Wish List items in bulk and indicate on the school supply Sign-Up Genius that you have done so. For additional Wish List i t e m s a n d W i s h L i s t s i g n u p l i n k , v i s i t www.alkipta.com/SupplyList2018
A f t e r S c h o o l Enrichment Classes Looking for an after school activity? The Alki Community Center offers classes such as: • Soccer • Flag Football • Art • Photography • Pottery • African Drumming • Dance • and much much more!!
Classes start September 17th. Register early to avoid class cancellations due to low enrol lment. For more information, go to www.alkipta.com/FallEnrichment2018
Kid Mail Check your student's backpack each Wednesday for important papers, flyers, and more!
CLIP THOSE BOXTOPS!
Send them to s c h o o l w i t h your student
or place them in the Box Tops 'Pencil' in the main hallway. Every Clip Counts!
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