Dr. Gak says: COME TO PTA SCIENCE NIGHT! Thursday, February 9, 6:30-8:30pm

Bring your family and form a discovery team! Explore hands-on science activities from scientists and science-fans from local universities, companies, and organizations.

Featuring: Bats Northwest * Audubon Society * UW Center for Sensorimotor Neural Engineering * Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center * Kings HS Robotics * UW Materials Science & Engineering * National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA) * Shoreline Solar Project * Cascade Bicycle Club * North Seattle CC Nanotechnology* UW Atmospheric Sciences* Shoreline CC Biotech* Washington Butterfly Association and more!

Volunteers are still need for people power for exhibits and to help with setup – to sign up, contact Terry Stevens-Ayers at echolake.pta.president@gmail.com or (206) 542-9938

PTA MOVIE NIGHT

Friday, January 27th at 7:00 pm in the Echo Lake gym

-We’ll be sitting on the floor so bring a blanket or pillow!-

-Concessions for sale to benefit sixth grade Camp Orkila scholarships-

All children must be accompanied by an adult. No drop offs.
There will also be a book exchange at movie night, so bring books (adults and kids) to trade!

A short PTA general membership meeting will take place before the movie begins. Questions? Contact Shannon McMaster 206-769-7192 or
mcshannon79@hotmail.com

PTA Reflections: What's Next?

The Shoreline PTA Council held its annual PTA Reflections reception on January 11, 2012 at the Shoreline Center. There were beautiful and creative displays of artwork from the Shoreline School District’s pre-school to grade 12 students. Congratulations to Kaitlyn Amundsen as one of the finalists moving on to the Washington State level competition with her photography artwork.

Echo Lake Eagles . . . start thinking for next year’s PTA Reflections. The theme for 2012-2013 is “The Magic of the Moment”. Start your creativity early, during spring or summer break. It’s never too early!

Thank you to our wonderful baker volunteers, Kim Maczko, Julie Amundson, Reiko Shigemoto and Shannon McMaster, in helping to provide some of the refreshments for the reception!!!

Time to plan our spring auction - meeting Thursday, January 12

The Spring Fling auction is scheduled for Friday, May 4 this year. There will be two PTA auction planning meetings on Thursday, January 12, on at 9:15 am and the other at 7:00pm in the school library. Please come help us plan this fun event at either meeting- many hands and ideas are needed! For questions or to get involved if you can't attend, contact our fundraising chairs at echolake.pta.funds@gmail.com.

Let's Put Kids First

MEET WITH STATE LEGISLATORS at Shoreline PTA Council presents: Let's Put Kids First
Wednesday, January 4th, 6:30pm, Windemere Lake Forest Park, 17711 Ballinger Way (just north of LFP mall). Come talk with our state legislators about the pending budget cuts and their impact on kids throughout the district.

Thank you Echo Lake families!

The Shoreline PTA Council Holiday food and teen gift drive was a success, and Echo Lake contributed more than HALF A TON of food, and 292 bags of beans, as well as about 50 teen gifts. Thanks to everyone who participated by donating or volunteering - because of you, 531 Shoreline families with almost 1300 children will have a brighter holiday.

Enjoy your winter break!

Looking for a great gift idea?

Try “Happiness is…” note cards
from the Room 9 First graders!

The room 9 first graders have created unique and heartwarming note cards combining original artwork with reflections on what makes them happy. Samples are available in the school office and can also be viewed here on the website.

A limited number of I Believe… and Good Idea… cards sets from previous years are also available.

To order notecards, please return this form to school with payment. Cards will be delivered to you at the place selected below. All proceeds will benefit Echo Lake PTA.

Each set of 12 cards is $12. Please make checks out to Echo Lake PTA.