PTSA MEETINGS

PTSA Meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30pm in the Teacher's Lounge.

Saturday, January 28, 2012

RESCHEDULED EVENT: The Cyber-Safety Presentation Date Has Changed!

The Cyber-Safety Talk is now scheduled for Thursday, March 1 at 6:30 pm. This presentation will focus on the five Cs of online safety: cyber safety, cyber security, cyber literacy, cyber citizenship, and in particular, cyberbullying. The talk will be followed by a period of Q&A and sharing.

Mark your calendars and plan to attend!

The next PTSA and auction planning meeting!

REMINDER: The next PTSA and auction planning meeting will be Tuesday, February 7. The PTSA meeting will begin at 6 p.m. (please note TIME CHANGE), and the auction meeting will immediately follow at 6:45 or 7:00. We would love to have you there!

Thursday, January 5, 2012

Powerful Schools classes are starting up!

Powerful Schools classes are starting up again soon! This session we have a few new offerings, including Chinese, Games, and Homework Center. Popular returning classes include Art, Theater, and Chess Club! Registration forms are due January 13th and classes start January 17th. Get your form in soon--popular classes can fill quickly!

Powerful Schools and the PTSA want to make sure that any Maple student who wants to take classes can, so scholarships are available. If you can’t afford to pay the tuition or if you’re not sure your family would quality for a full scholarship, then please contact Debbie at Powerful Schools (dmcgibbon@powerfulschools.org or 722-5543 x106) to discuss scholarship opportunities.

Monday, January 2, 2012

Northwest Boychoir Upcoming Auditions for New Members

The Northwest Boychoir will hold auditions for new members on Saturday, February 11, 2012, for spring enrollment at its offices at the University Heights Community Center in Seattle's University District. Boys between the ages of 6 and 9 are eligible. No previous music or vocal training is necessary. Auditions are by appointment only and scheduled through the Northwest Choirs office by calling 206-524-3234. Auditions are about 15 minutes long, and parents are strongly encouraged to be present.

For more information regarding auditions or the Northwest Boychoir, call 206-524-3234 or visit the website at www.nwchoirs.org.

Cyber-Safety Presentation Date Has Changed!

Everyone! Mike Donlin has changed the date of his Cyber-Safety Talk to Thursday, January 19 at 6:30 pm.

This presentation will take a closer look at the online life of young people. He’ll specifically look at the 5 Cs: cyber safety, cyber security, cyber literacy, cyber citizenship – and in particular, cyberbullying. There will be lots of interactive conversation while we will look at signs, conversation topics, and resources. There will also be time for Q&A and sharing.

Mike Donlin is a program consultants for Seattle Public schools, and he helped to create a new cyberbullying curriculum this year for Seattle teachers, training them to better equip students, parents, and themselves to deal with the issue. We are glad to have him as a resource!

Mark your calendar and plan to attend!