We need your pictures for the 2020-2021 Mead Elementary YEARBOOK and we have a new online tool Treering, for submitting your photos.

How to get started:

• Sign up here: https://tr5.treering.com/create-account/1016147284834797
• Share your Photos* for Event Pages (e.g., Pumpkin Decorating, Gingerbread Decorating, "How to" series, Math Challenge Tournament, Spelling Bee, Reflections, Spirit Week, International Week, Read-a-thon). Due Date for photos: April 23rd.
• Customize your 2 free pages.
• Order your yearbook!

*Note: Class photos will be taken by teachers via Teams. Parents will be notified by teachers of the picture date.

The graph below shows a step-by-step process for using Treering to enter your photos.

Math Challenge Chairperson responsibilities and expectations from our current chairperson Romila Balaranjith:

• Register our school to participate
• Send reminder emails to parents and Mustang newsletter about new math challenges.
• You Collect the student solution sheet from the school office (Online is different)
• Correct them. (Online is different)
• Make an entry in an excel sheet.
• Keep track of regular participants.
• Bring the papers back to the school office. (Online is different)

Once a year our school organizes the Math tournament. This is a special event and you get to plan and organize it!
We have strong PTSA teams willing to help you with anything. Around 140 students participate.

The chairperson before me helped me in all these, so I will also be willing to assist and guide you through all these steps.

Thank you so much,
Romila Balaranjith
[email protected]

Celebrating Earth Day April 22nd
Deadline April 20th

Open to all K-5 students

SLOGAN/GRAPHIC THEME: Waste Reduction
CONTEST RULES/GUIDELINES:

1. The submitted slogan and graphic must be based on this year’s theme: Waste Reduction
2. Slogan: maximum number of words: 8
3. Graphic: examples of format: a drawing, painting, computer-generated image, a photograph and it can be a photograph of something created, like a sculpture.

Note: Winning entries may be displayed in different forms of school communications, therefore, the slogan/graphic should not be too large that it will lose definition when minimized or not too small that it will lose definition when enlarged.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

1. Slogan/graphic design will be submitted as a digital image. Accepted File Formats: JPEG or JPG or PNG
2. File Size: 640 x 960 (pixels) and 300 dpi (resolution)
3. Artist Statement: Each participant will write a statement no more than 100 words explaining how the slogan represents them and their school/community and why their message is important: What does this slogan mean to you?
4. Email the following to Suzy Khendry, Sustainability Chair, [email protected]
1. Slogan/Graphic
2. Artist Statement
3. Student Information:
1. Name
2. Grade
3. Contact Email

WINNER(S)/RECOGNITION
Entries will be judged and winner(s) selected. Winner(s) will be announced the week of April 26th to celebrate Earth Day.

Free virtual tour coming up on May 19th for all Mead students! 

Register here today: 

https://meadptsa.org/Page/Events/pacific_science_center_virtual_tour

If you had not had a chance to check the How-to series, please check out the links when you have a moment to spare:

How to Make (Yonuts!) Donuts with Mrs. Andrews
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H7Tym2DLuuA

Apple Cinnamon Pancakes with Mrs. Walsh
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tbkpzybYiGc

Playdough with Mrs. Klein:
https://youtu.be/c0XdhrEXOrM

Waffles with Mrs. Jensen
https://youtu.be/QrGg6cY4R_4

Sushi with Mr. Jamieson
https://youtu.be/vqpjvLu46WI

Bake me a Pie with Mrs. Baughman
https://youtu.be/8C5Pog0zJrA

Ice cream in a Bag with Mrs. Swensen
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h8TIXp38H7w&feature=youtu.be

What a year this has been! We are hosting a series of kids hang out sessions on Zoom where grade level peers can join together in conversation, fun & supervised "recess" within a virtual setting.

There is no agenda or theme to these hang out sessions. Each week, our PTSA volunteer, Leta Hamilton, will start the Zoom call & welcome kids to the hang out session. She will then stay on the call to steer conversation if needed, but this is a student led time together.

Kids will have 45 minutes to talk with one another, share what movies they have recently watched, their favorite TV shows, a video game they love & anything else that comes up.

These Virtual Recess! Kids Hang Out Sessions are an opportunity for kids to hang out with their peers in a safe, non-academic environment. The priorities are relationship building & connection. Most of all, we want them to have FUN!

In order to receive the Zoom link, you need to register. Otherwise, there is nothing to do but show up on your grade level's date & time.

All Virtual Recess! Kids Hang Out Sessions by Grade will be held on Wednesdays from 1:30-2:15pm

March 31 - Kindergarten
April 14 - First Grade
April 21 - Second Grade
April 28 - Third Grade
May 5 - Fourth Grade
May 12 - Fifth Grade
All times 1:30-2:15pm

Registration links BY GRADE are below:

KINDERGARGEN REGISTRATION LINK
When: Mar 31, 2021 01:30 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMkcemvpjkuG9NOvScg2xVjMZ-avAzyS1L8
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

FIRST GRADE REGISTRATION LINK
When: Apr 14, 2021 01:30 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEtceqsrzMjGNYaIx-3v4xOqxmnpkd7hxxp
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

SECOND GRADE REGISTRATION LINK
When: Apr 21, 2021 01:30 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMkduqqqjgrEtOsQRSDm4z4lJRWuTiYN36W
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.


THIRD GRADE REGISTRATION LINK
When: Apr 28, 2021 01:30 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMlcuCgqTksGtRmyBL1Jd_4QE2RZVFU2bDB
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

FOURTH GRADE REGISTRATION LINK
When: May 5, 2021 01:30 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYudeigqjoiHNDV2RgwU-R4xUgV6FghOoj2
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.


FIFTH GRADE REGISTRATION LINK
When: May 12, 2021 01:30 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0rduyuqjsvHtEJA9tB9imCuy1QSeszpaS-
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Please join us for our upcoming “Be the Bridge Evening Benefit” April 29 from 7pm – 8 pm

The Lake Washington Schools Foundation’s annual Spring Benefit is right around the corner and you are cordially invited to attend! Click here to register!
While we may not be able to gather in one room, we are looking forward to bringing our community together for an inspirational and entertaining virtual event, with some very special guests!

Table Captains are essential to the success of this event. If you appreciate and support the work the LWSF does in our community, please consider stepping up to bring a group from your school together. You can do this solo or team up with a friend and invite as many guests as you like. Have fun while supporting kids in our school district!
Email [email protected] to learn more

The IMS spirit wear online store is open for our soon-to-be 6th graders!
Get your IMS hooded or quarter-zip sweatshirts, t-shirts, hats, beanies, flannel pants, sweatpants, and even face masks!
The store will be closing Friday, April 16, 2021, so get your orders in soon. The completed orders will ship by early May.
Show your IMS spirit! GO, KNIGHTS!
Click here for more information and instructions on how to order.
Questions? Contact Sue Bangasser at [email protected]

Inglewood Middle School Toolkit - for Incoming 6th Graders!
Curious about middle school? Please take a look at the Family Transition Toolkit:
https://rebrand.ly/13gibde for your rising 6th Grader! This toolkit provides answers to many questions that your 5th graders (and you) have as they make the transition into middle school at Inglewood.
We look forward to welcoming you to Inglewood! Go Knights! Go Mustangs!

Mead's Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) has a long and rich history. Our PTSA provides programs that strengthen family-school partnerships. In Washington state and nationally, the PTA is a network of millions of families, students, teachers, administrators, and business and community leaders devoted to the educational success of children and the promotion of family engagement in schools.

No matter how long you've been at Mead, you can still be a part of the PTSA and advocate on behalf of children and educators at the local, state, and national levels.

If you are interested in being a part of the PTSA team of volunteers either on the Board of Directors or on one of our numerous committees contact [email protected] and we can find your perfect fit.

Currently, the Nominations Committee is working to make sure there is a robust team in place for the 2021-2022 school year. There's something for everyone in the PTSA!

We are ready to welcome you!

Also become a PTSA Member and you will have access to these following discounts:

• Great Wolf Lodge - 30% off. Learn about the health and safety policy.
• TrophyCentral.com - 10% off.
• The Real Leather Company - save $15 off any bag.
• Obscure Belts - 10% off any leather belt.
• Tickets at Work - new discounts for staying at home or working from home.
• LEGO® Bag - 20% discount on LEGO® Bag products.
• FedEx Office - special rates for printing.
• CanvasDiscount.com - save up to 15% on your order.
• Office Depot/Office Max - savings on school supplies, office products, technology, furniture, and print.

Mead PTSA is so excited to be celebrating International Night virtually this year! Please sign up here on our sign-up genius to represent your culture or country. We have listed the countries that were scheduled to participate last year. If your country is not listed, please list it under "Other" or email [email protected]

Families can share parts of their heritage through different media. For example, a video of how to cook a favorite traditional dish, a Powerpoint or video poster of a country's most interesting facts, a collage of artifacts/scenes from a trip, or audio recordings of traditional music, an art project representing the country, or even a recorded dance. Get creative! If you know what you would like to share, please list it in the comment section by the country.

Good news! AmazonSmile is now available in the Amazon Shopping app on iOS and Android mobile phones.
All you need to do is go to https://smile.amazon.com/ch/91-1152383

Then follow these instructions to turn on AmazonSmile and start generating donations for Mead PTSA.

• Open the Amazon Shopping app on your device
• Go into the main menu of the Amazon Shopping app and tap into 'Settings'
• Tap 'AmazonSmile' and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process

Sign-up to receive the Morning Mustang Report.  

It is the weekly email sent to you about what is happening and what is coming up at Margaret Mead during the school year.  If you are not receiving the Mustang Report and you want to verify that you are on the email list send an email to [email protected].