April 19th is Class Picture Day!

Class pictures consist of an 8x10 group photo of all the students in your child’s class and can be purchased for $12 each. They will be delivered in May to your child’s teacher. You may pre-order class pictures here: https://zenfolio.page.link/BZQi8 Orders will be accepted through Friday, April 22nd ... read full article

March Madness in Reading at Mead!

Mead students have been voting all month and reading the books in the library and classes! Go Mustangs! ... read full article

Mead Virtual Spelling Bee Thursday, February 10, 2022

The Spelling Bee will be virtually and thank you to those who have registered and thank you to our volunteers! ... read full article

February Principal Chat

Join us on Thursday Feb. 3 at 9:30am Join Mead principals Sandy Klein and Charles Jamieson for a Teams Principal-Parent Chat on Thursday, Feb. 3 at 9:30 am. There is no agenda, just a chance for you to meet face to face and ask questions or share ideas. Join us on Teams! Log in here ... read full article

Virtual Bingo Night January 20 at 6 p.m.!

Please go to: https://meadptsa.org/page/events/bingo_night for more information and register here: https://meadptsa.org/Packet/Bingo Night ... read full article

Reflections winners announcement

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PTSA Survey

Please take a moment to complete the survey... PTSA is collecting suggestions for how to spend some of our funds for the rest of the year. Please take this short survey below. We will vote on feasible ideas in our February 3rd Virtual General membership meeting. All input is welcome on the survey and we welcome all PTSA members and non-members to the Virtual General Membership Meeting(s). Click here for the survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PFLNCWS Thank you! Happy Holidays! ... read full article

Holiday Gift Card and Food Donation Drive-Thru Event, this Thursday, Dec. 2nd, 6-7 p.m.!

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Giving Thanks-- A little something goes a long way!

Way to say "We appreciate you" to our teachers and staff! We would like to encourage each of you to take a brief five minutes to do something for one of your child's adults at school; it can be a classroom teacher, an aide, a custodian, a support staff member, an admin, and it doesn't need to cost anything. A quick note of appreciation goes a long way! A two-three sentence email, a brief note or card...any little recognition that you notice them and appreciate their work will be so appreciated. It feels good to make someone's day!  Also please ... read full article

We did it Mustangs!

Way to run and show your Mead Spirit last week for the Mead Stampede! We have collected over $40,000 in donations! We could not have done that without all of you! Thank you to the community, parents, staff, teachers, volunteers, and anyone who helped support our MEAD PTSA, which supports our Mead Mustangs! We are still counting and also we wanted to provide some details on how to do matching here. Please contact [email protected] for more information. Congrats to our Raffle Winners! To be announced on Facebook! ... read full article

Thanks to the families who have donated so far

About 1/3 have given $10 or more to the school. And we are about 1/3 to our $60,000 goal! Fundraising going on until Friday, October 1st. Help us reach our goal to help with classroom funds, grade level projects, grant requests, and more!  Give $1, $10, $100; every little bit helps! ... read full article

This week is Mead Spirit Week - Sept. 27- October 1st

Join us for Spirit Week at Mead! A fun time to celebrate the Mead spirit! Sept. 27 - Pajama day Sept. 28 - Tye Dye/Bright Colors Sept. 29 - Career Day (dress up for you what you want to be when you grow up!) Sept. 30 - Crazy Hat/Crazy socks Day Oct. 1 - Mead Spirit Day ... read full article

Message from our Mead PTSA President

On behalf of the Mead Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA), it’s my pleasure to welcome all students to our first full week of school!   It’s our PTSA mission to partner with staff, students and families to create a safe, healthy and inclusive learning environment; one that also provides an enjoyable and positive experience for the entire school community.    We are always here to serve our Mead community and I look forward to seeing you at one of our membership meetings or at our many upcoming events.    Don’t forget to join or renew your annual PTSA membership and ... read full article

Welcome our new Mead Kindergarten classes this week!

Kindergarten will start today through Thursday, Sept. 9th and all kindergarten classes will begin this Friday, September 10th ! We are excited to welcome our kindergarteners and parents to Mead! Have a wonderful first week! ... read full article

Welcome Back Mead Mustangs!

The staff and teachers are looking forward to seeing you on Wednesday, September 1st, and incoming kindergarteners on Sept. 7-9! We are excited to start the school year and we hope you take some time to learn more about the Mead PTSA and all of the awesome events and activities we have planned! Please explore our website to learn more and sign up for PTSA membership! We are all in this together to make this school year safe and fun! ~The Mead PTSA ... read full article

ART Reflections Chair Needed!

Reflections for ART This is a very important role for Mead- This chair will make a difference in having our students have representation across LWSD. Please email [email protected] if you can help.  ... read full article

Mead PTSA Spring Ice Cream Social: Thursday, May 19 6-7 p.m.

Join the Mead community for ice cream! Mead Ice Cream Social on Thursday, May 19. Ice Cream will be served by Mead staff from 6 - 7:30 pm .  Families can eat ice cream and socialize on the playground from 6 - 7:30 pm. We're hoping for an outdoor event, weather permitting.  ... read full article

Yearbook Order with Extended Free Shipping

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Staff Appreciation Week May 2- 6, 2022

We need donations and volunteers to make this possible-- if you are interested please sign up with the emails and links below. Monday, May 2nd: FLOWER BAR Each staff member will create their own bouquets or take home a ready-made one by our PTSA volunteers. We will provide the buckets, vases, and ribbons. But we need your help in providing the flowers and fillers. On Monday, May 2nd, drop off a bunch of similar flowers, foliage, or fillers on a cart near the main entrance. A ready-made arrangement is ok too. These can be from your garden, the market, or ... read full article

Alice Registration

Alice Registration Link is here . ... read full article

Staff Appreciation Luncheon

This month we are providing a lunch goodies theme for our staff and teachers on April 12th ! We have a few more open slots for items to donate. Thank you! Sign up here for more information https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080e4ba9a928a3ff2-lunch ... read full article

Congratulations to Mead's Amazing Reading Challenge Team!

Our Mead Reading Ragers won the LWSD Amazing Reading Challenge District Championship. It was a great battle against Holy Family and Horace Mann Elementary, congratulations to all participants for their hard work and dedication! Great Work Ragers! Say CONGRATULATIONS to The Reading Ragers: Thomas Carleton Rudransh Karnawat Reagan Neill Finley Phillips Dhruti Sankanna Elise Young ... read full article

Reflections - Regional Winners

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Read Across America week

The week of March 2nd is Read Across America week and we will be celebrating reading all month long at Mead Elementary! On Friday, March 4th, we will have an All-School Cozy PJ Day and Read-In. Students can bring their favorite books to school and all classes will get cozy and enjoy some great books during the day!   In Library, we will be displaying books to read with the theme of “Immigrant and Refugee Stories”. We have a wonderful collection of picture and chapter books that feature characters who have immigrated to the United States and their experience. Encourage ... read full article

A Message from the PTSA ...

Regarding Recent Recommendations with Surplus Expenditures for our Mead Community! Thank you to those who attended the Mead PTSA General Membership meeting on February 3rd. We voted yes on the following items to purchase for our school:  New Playground Items with ideas that include a sandpit, 2nd gaga pit, tetherball, and sports equipment! Picnic tables for the outdoor play area Library bins, and various other items to update our library. Art project to showcase Mead’s creativity. We value your votes and thank you for your participation in our survey, which guided our ideas and decisions. It is important and appreciated ... read full article

Have a wonderful Valentine's Day Mustangs!

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Dress up for the 2s Day

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HopeFest Toy Drive This Week through Friday, Feb. 11th!

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Volunteers Needed for Lunch Buddies at Mead!

Do you have one hour a week you can share with a child? Become a LINKS Lunch Buddy mentor! Mentors come during school hours once a week and spend the lunch hour in a pre-assigned area to eat, play games, make crafts, talk, and do other agreed-upon activities. Help us provide social-emotional support to elementary students who need a little extra one-on-one attention. Details: www.lwsd.org/LINKS    More orientation sessions: bit.ly/LINKSOrientation ... read full article

Volunteers Needed for Nominating Committee

We are looking for 3 volunteers to serve on our Nominating Committee from about January to April 2022. If you are currently a PTSA member and would like to help identify the candidates for Mead PTSA Executive Board for the year 2022-2023, please email [email protected] This is a great way to help Mead without a huge time commitment.  None of our programs are possible without people stepping up to help out. Thank you for considering this important role! ... read full article

Gingerbread House Contest is this week!

Bring your decorated Gingerbread House on December 15 from 8-8:30 a.m. to be displayed in the library for student voting that day. There will be one winner for each grade level. Be sure to bring your house on a tray or cardboard and no bigger than 12x20 inches ... read full article

Volunteers Needed for Vision and Hearing Testing

On Thursday, December 16th all Mead students will have their vision and hearing screened. To accomplish this task, Mead’s nurse, Mihaela Dobre, needs many helping hands. Shift 1: 8:45 am-12:00 pm Shift 2: 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm If you can help with one or more shifts, please sign-up at the link below: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0D49A4A62EA7FD0-health ... read full article

Tuesday, November 30th is Picture Retake Day!

If your child did not have their picture taken a few weeks ago, or if you are unhappy with their picture, then don’t miss picture retake day on Tuesday, November 30th! If you would like a retake, please return the entire photo package to your child’s teacher by November 30th. ... read full article

Here are the winners of the PTSA Reflections Art Contest here at Mead!

Please note that we will have a Spring event to showcase the Art pieces, with event TBD. ... read full article

Holiday Gift Card Drive

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Reminder-- The Registration deadline is Monday, November 29th! Sign up today!

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Lost and Found are overflowing!

The Mead Lost and Found are overflowing with unidentified coats, hats, gloves, etc. Beginning this afternoon, the Lost and Found items will be on coat racks under the covered area just outside of the Art-Science room garage door.  This is just north of the main entry at Mead.  Items will be there Tuesday, November 23 at 3:00pm.  ... read full article

The 2021–2022 Reflections theme is I Will Change the World By…

Entries Due today November 1st at the front office! Students submit their completed works of art in one or all of the available arts categories: Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Music Composition, Photography, Visual Arts. Reflections Theme Search Contest   National PTA is seeking a theme for the 2023-2024 Reflections program year. The student who submits the winning entry will receive $100 and their theme will be presented at the annual National PTA Convention in June 2022. Please review the past themes listed on the website . Repeat themes will not be considered. Use the form link in the Theme ... read full article

It’s not too late to order school pictures!

Online orders are open through Saturday, October 30th at https://kellychandlerphotography.zenfolio.com/Preorder687149730 .  Parents can still place an order after October 30th, but those images will be included in the late orders that are printed after retake day.  ... read full article

Tomorrow October 26 and Wednesday, October 27, 2021 Picture Days!

A photographer will be at Mead on Tuesday, October 26th and Wednesday, October 27th to take individual pictures of each student. Students will be asked to briefly remove their face masks right before their pictures are taken. Parents, please inform your child of this ahead of time, or if you prefer, they may keep their mask on. Please go to this link to order: https://secure.zenfolio.com/kellychandlerphotography/Preorder687149730 ... read full article

Reminder tomorrow Pumpkin Decorating Entries are Due by end of day!

Email your photo, your name, grade and class to [email protected] ... read full article

Get Ready for the Mead Stampede on October 1st!

Let's do this Mustangs, this is our biggest fundraiser of the year! Please go here to register and for FAQs! Note that the Parents registration number is: 5da4a3bcf2e1f ... read full article

Today- Monday, September 27th is Mead PTSA MOD Pizza Day!

MOD Pizza is donating 20% of sales on Monday, September 27th between 10:30 AM - 10:00 PM to Margaret Mead PTSA. Treat you and your family to a delicious meal and support a good cause too. Margaret Mead PTSA is grateful for your support and would love to see you there! MOD Pizza accepts orders online using the promo code GR198724M or in-store mentioning Margaret Mead PTSA. All details here: https://grouprai.se/s198724 ... read full article

Mead Mustang SPIRIT WEAR

Show your Mustang SPIRIT with MEAD Spirit Wear! Spirit Week September 27- October 1st! For more information =>  https://meadptsa.org/Page/Fundraising/spirit_wear ... read full article

Ice Cream Drive Thru Event-- Become a PTSA Member today!

Please contact us at [email protected] for scholarship information. ... read full article

Winners of the Mini Mustang book draw are:

Carter Cooper Ruhikaashree Senthil Vedanth Dinesh Meharunisa Ansari ... read full article

Curriculum Night - Thursday, September 9th

Each year in September, our teachers host the parents and guardians of their students for Curriculum Night. Curriculum Night is an opportunity to hear about the classroom - expectations, procedures, and what kids will be learning. Parents also have the opportunity to ask questions about the classroom. This year, due to Covid, Curriculum Night will be virtual. Your child's teacher will send you a Teams link to use to join the event. Here are the times for this year's Curriculum Night event: 4:00 PM - Special Education Resource Room / Multilingual Learners (formerly English Learners) 5:00 PM - 1st Grade ... read full article

STEM Night

In order to make STEM Night a success, we are looking for parent volunteers to assist/supervise some of the stations. Please click https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0C4AA4A723AAFE3-stem  to sign up today. Please note the event will be held indoors at Mead which will require proof of Covid vaccination in order to volunteer. Thank you! ... read full article

Volunteer Nominations

Do you want to recognize a volunteer that has shown integrity, and eagerness and is the volunteer you can always count on? Please submit your nominations for each of the awards below. Please send your nominations to [email protected] Note that anyone including parents, teachers and staff can be nominated ... read full article

Virtual Special Education Resource Fair

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Math Challenge #15 is due Tuesday!

Our Math Challenge #15 is now available here Due date: May 17th, 2022. Submit your answers to the class teacher For more information contact: [email protected] ... read full article

KILN project

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Last remaining open board position for 2022-2023 & Chair persons needed for planned events!

We are seeking someone from our Mead community to take on the role of Co-Membership Chair on the Board of Directors for 2022-2023 . This person would have the role of attending community events sponsored by the PTSA & being available at an information table to explain what the PTSA's role is in the Mead community, what membership offers & how membership makes a difference in the lives of Mead kids. This is a relatively low-time commitment role & can easily be managed by a parent who works full or part-time. Thank you in advance for considering! Current chairs are ... read full article

Attention Mead 5th Graders!!

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Attention 5th graders - Incoming 6th graders for Inglewood Middle School next year

IMS Spirit Wear is available to purchase! Inglewood Middle School is offering a NEW Spirit Wear store for our newest middle schoolers. Current 5th graders can order now and have their spirit wear before their field trip/ tour of IMS in June. Here is a link if you would like to order for your incoming middle schooler: https://inglewood-middle-school-spirit-wear.myshopify.com/ .  The store closes on April 15th and the gear will start shipping towards the end of April/early May. ... read full article

Kindergarten Registration for the 2022-23 School Year has begun

Register today! The initial registration period for children who will be five years old on or before August 31, 2022, will begin on February 24, 2022. Registration for all K-12 LWSD students is online here: https://www.lwsd.org/students-families/registration/kindergarten-information All necessary documents can be accessed on the LWSD website and completed documents can be uploaded securely. Parents who are unable to upload documents may send them by U.S. mail or drop them off at their neighborhood school.    Important: While K-12 student registration will continue throughout the school year and summer, parents are highly encouraged to register students as soon as possible. Registering ... read full article

Lunch Service Helpers Needed!

The Mead kitchen staff is seeking parent volunteers to help serve lunch. From 11:00 am - 1:30 pm, we have six lunch sessions when kids eat by grade level. If you could commit to one day per week, a day every other week, or as a last-minute substitute, we can use your help. Lunch service includes plating food, handing out trays, and helping kids with lunch-related questions. No cooking required! If you are available, please email Mead office manager Lori Neumann @ [email protected]     Note:   All volunteers must have completed the LWSD Volunteer Clearance Process and must be ... read full article

Congrats to our Mead spelling bee winners

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LWSD Levy Election - Ballots Due February 8. Please vote!

Have you voted yet?  Lake Washington School District has three measures on the February 8 ballot to support excellence for every student.  Want to learn more about Propositions 1-3 and how they support our students through continued funding for staff, programs, technology, as well as helping us ensure all students have room to learn in safe and healthy school buildings? Visit https://www.lwsd.org/education-levies   ... read full article

We need your photos for the Mead Mustang Yearbook ...

& Calling for volunteers for the Yearbook Committee! It is not too early to think about this school year's Yearbook! Please send your photos of any activities/events such as the First day of school, Pumpkin Carving contest, Ice Cream Social, and upcoming events as they happen to [email protected] We also need a few volunteers to help organize the yearbook submissions, orders and deadlines! If you are interested please send an email to [email protected] Thank you in advance! ... read full article

Are you interested in volunteering at Mead or LWSD?

Please remember there are new guidelines for Covid 19 vaccinations and also safety requirements. Please go here to learn more! ... read full article

October is Disability History Month!

The LWPTSA Council Special Education Group would like to invite ALL families to their monthly meeting. Whether your family includes a child receiving special education services or not, if you are a PTA leader or not, if you are simply curious about the Special Education Group...you are welcome! When: Tuesday, October 19, 2021;  6:30 PM - 7:00 PM: Networking time for families. 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM: Meeting to discuss Celebrations and Challenges. This is a collaborative session to discuss what returning to school has looked like for students & families. We'd like to hear what worked well for your ... read full article

General PTSA Membership Meeting

Thursday, October 7th, 7 p.m. Virtual Meeting All welcome to join and learn more about the Mead PTSA and what exciting events, activities, and grants we have planned for the school year! Learn more about how the PTSA supports our teachers, staff, and students. The meeting board minutes are available here for review. Here is the online meeting information: https://cityu-edu.zoom.us/j/86948166024?pwd=U0Q1YzhmTDNKN2NGM0pzTWpLRXZVdz09 Meeting ID: 869 4816 6024 Passcode: 122502 One tap mobile +12532158782,,86948166024#,,,,*122502# US (Tacoma) Dial by your location +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) Find your local number: https://cityu-edu.zoom.us/u/kdmuS4zFEh ... read full article

Birthday Book Club

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NEW & INTERNATIONAL FAMILIES Virtual WELCOME EVENT

Co-sponsored by Lake Washington School District and Lake Washington PTSA Come join us on SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18th at 10 am to hear about Social, Emotional & Community Support for Students & Families and learn about Navigating the School System and Academics in LWSD Event Registration links and Agenda will be published soon Live captions available in Chinese, Hindi, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, and Vietnamese Questions? E-mail  [email protected] Council FACE VPs: Swarnima Aswinkumar & Hae Sue Park ... read full article

LWPTSA Special Education Group Meeting

Council's Special Education Group will host its first monthly meeting Tuesday, September 21 . Parent networking starts at 6:30 pm. At 7:00 pm, LWSD's Dr. Shannon Hitch will talk about what is happening with LWSD Special Services in 2020-2021 and introduce the administrative team that supports all schools in the district. When: Tuesday, September 21 -- networking at 6:30 pm, meeting at 7:00pm For more information please go here . ... read full article

Welcome Mini Mustangs!

Mead PTSA invites you to come and join other incoming Kindergarteners at East Sammamish Park (behind Mead) on: Saturday, July 24th @ 10am Thursday, August 5th @ 10am Monday, August 30th @ 3pm This is a great chance to meet and connect with other Mead families before school begins. Say hello and sign in with your host, a Mead PTSA volunteer, and mom of another incoming Kindergartener. We’ll have treats for the kids and you can enter our special book draw! We look forward to meeting you! Questions? E-mail: [email protected] We want this to be a fun and safe gathering ... read full article

Eastlake Junior Cheer

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YMCA Enrichment

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Remember to check the Lost and Found at Mead!

There are water bottles, face masks, lunch boxes, gloves, hats, etc Thank you! ... read full article

Earth Day is April 22, 2022!

Discover 6 green ways to celebrate Earth Day. Be car-free. Walk or bike to school — not only is it good for the body, it's good for the environment too! Make a bird feeder or house. Use a milk carton, a large water or soda bottle, or a pine cone. Create recycling bins. Cut out pictures of plastic bottles, paper, and aluminum cans and glue them to the bins. Practice sorting together! Make positive promises. Fill a journal with resolutions for how your family can help the earth. Decorate it with photographs, poems, and pictures. Grow something. Plant a seed, ... read full article

Interested in Wise Camps this Summer? Wise Camps offers both outdoor and indoor camps!

Go here for more information: https://meadptsa.org/Page/Community_Events/Wise_Camps For details about this summer's offerings, please go to www.wisecamps.org and https://wisecamps.com/registration-2022/ ... read full article

Has your student signed up to play Little League this spring and wants to learn some baseball skills

Eastlake Little League is providing two camps for new baseball players!  Check them out today! ... read full article

Are you interested in playing softball, T-ball, or baseball?

Join Eastlake Little League today! Please go to https://www.eastlakell.org/ for more information and to register for 2022 Spring Season, Early bird pricing of $99 until Dec. 31! ... read full article

LWSD Is Hiring (including Mead)!

LWSD and all surrounding school districts are facing shortages of substitutes (certificated and classified).  Shortages include substitutes for classroom teachers, recess support, lunch support, and support for specific students.  Mead is experiencing these shortages weekly. If you are interested in flexible and meaningful work, please consider applying as a substitute, or for an ongoing classified position.  Feel free to reach out to principals Sandy Klein or Charles Jamieson for more information, or go to the employment page on the LWSD website:   LWSD Employment ... read full article