| Foreign Language Program for Secondary Education | 1/23/2012 |
Foreign Language Program for Secondary EducationCottage Lake Parents: Are you aware that foreign language classes start at the highschool level in Northshore School District schools, unlike many other districts in the state which start in Jr. High? There's currently a movement to propose a change -below is a letter that was initially sent to the district to start the conversation regarding incorporating foreign language classes at the junior high level. NSD is willing to meet at district headquarters in response to that letter, so we are hoping to find an interested party to represent Cottage Lake Elementary in the upcoming meeting with the Northshore District Assistant superintendent ... read full article |
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| Winterfest Raffle Tickets | 1/18/2012 |
Winterfest Raffle TicketsYou can purchase 50/50 Raffle tickets online when you purchase Winterfest Dinner tickets! The winner takes half the pot and Cottage Lake PTA gets the other half! Tickets are $10 each - if every CL family and staff buys one ticket we'd have over $4,000 in our pot.... 1/2 = cash prize! Find forms here if you want to purchase offline - you can also sell to family, friends and neighbors so they can be eligible for the cash prize! We are also pre-selling RED "activity & raffle tickets": 1 ticket= $1 each, $20=25 tix, $50=75 tix, $100=200 tix. You ... read full article |
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| Inclement Weather Information | 1/16/2012 |
Inclement Weather InformationThis link will take you to the district page addressing schools and weather as well as snow bus routes and closure information. ... read full article |
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| Great NEWS for Washington Kids! | 1/12/2012 |
Great NEWS for Washington Kids!Following please read an article authored by Nancy Chamberlain (former CL parent and PTA President!) and posted on the Woodinville Patch regarding a legislative win for our schools! The State Supreme Court unanimously ruled what many of us have known for years (decades) – the State is not fully funding our K-12 schools. You can read the whole decision in the NEWS Lawsuit here: http://www.courts.wa.gov/opinions/pdf/843627.opn.pdf . The decision is 79 pages long, but I will summarize it this way: Our State Constitution says the State must fully fund, before ANYTHING ELSE, a program to amply provide for the education of ... read full article |
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| WA State PTA Men's Essay | 1/3/2012 |
WA State PTA Men's EssayWA State PTA hosts a Men’s program which recognizes the important and different contribution that men make in children's lives and in their education. Children are more successful in and out of school when they have the guidance of an involved male role model—a father, grandfather, uncle, brother, step-father, teacher, mentor, neighbor, pastor/priest, coach, or friend. WA State PTA advocates for all children and all families, and as part of that advocacy they are promoting a statewide essay contest that explores this vital relationship, from our children’s perspective. All children’s entries shall include an essay no more than 650 words ... read full article |
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| Piano Accompanist Needed | 12/18/2011 |
Piano Accompanist NeededCan you tickle the ivories with skill? We're looking for a piano player who is willing to learn and perform for our spring drama production of the Jungle Book. If you'd like to see the score before raising your hand (um, emailing cottagelakepta@hotmail.com agreeing to do it!) then you can view it here . Time commitment would be at the school the week of production (Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday rehearsals and 2 performances on Saturday). ... read full article |
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| Threads and Treads | 12/18/2011 |
Threads and TreadsThreads and Treads is a free Northshore School District Clothing Bank located at Canyon Park Junior High School. This service, operated by volunteers, is open Thursdays 4-6pm. Northshore School District families are welcome to shop for 3 outfits per family member per month. The main focus is clothing for school age to young adult (high school), and parents. We hope to get winter coats again this year! There is no screening process to demonstrate need, nor do families need a referral. Please encourage students and parents who need clothing to come and shop. The volunteer staff is very helpful and ... read full article |
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| Winterfest Dinner and Silent Auction | 12/8/2011 |
Winterfest Dinner and Silent AuctionThis February 10th from 6:00-9:00pm, join us for the Winterfest Dinner and Silent Auction - a famiy friendly event including dinner, dessert, silent auction, crafts and activities for the kids. To make this event a success, we need YOUR help with auction procurement! First step: register for the event now (using the winterfest link on the toolbar). Second Step: Figure out what you plan to contribute! This year we are creating grade level baskets - please bring any of the suggested items into the office by January 20th - take advantage of all the holiday sales to find good deals ... read full article |
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| Winter Auction Procurement | 11/15/2011 |
Winter Auction ProcurementPlanning is underway for our Winterfest Auction on Friday, February 10th! We are working to acquire cool things for auction, so please contact Colleen Cappelletti if you have anything you can donate (goods and services!) or if you're interested in volunteering for Winterfest. ... read full article |
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| To the Book Fair and Beyond! | 11/2/2011 |
To the Book Fair and Beyond!The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to Cottage Lake, November 16-23 in the library. New this year - ONLINE ORDERING - and books will be shipped free to school! Our Family Night will be on November 17th from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. Join us and see your friends, enjoy some contests and activities and shop for books to benefit the CLE Library. We are still in need of volunteers to help with set-up, clean-up and sales during the day and after school. Please visit the book fair link for more information! Contact krispedro@hotmail.com to sign up for a shift that fits ... read full article |
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| Becoming a Love and Logic Parent | 10/8/2011 |
Becoming a Love and Logic ParentThe "Becoming a Love and Logic Parent" program is being offered by Bear Creek United Methodist Church, Wednesdays, October 12th thru November 16th from 6:30-8:00pm. Cost is $15 per participant for materials and child care will be provided for those who preregister. If you'd like more information or are interested in registering, please visit here. ... read full article |
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| Sound the Horns! And the Strings!?! | 9/21/2011 |
Sound the Horns! And the Strings!?!Our music department has need for one trumpet and one violin, so we're hoping that you or someone you know would be willing to donate one to our school. Well-loved or new, we'd simply like to fulfill this need. Please contact our music Teacher, Susan Lund , if you can help. Thank you for being instrumental to our music program! ... read full article |
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| ASAP Class Registration extended until Friday! | 9/15/2011 |
ASAP Class Registration extended until Friday!Sign ups have been extended to Friday, September 16th for our after school classes. Let's make sure our kids continue to have great options for after school! Those classes that don't have enough students enrolled will not be offered, so please talk to other parents about their interest in the programs. We need a minimum of 8-12 students for most of the classes offered to make them available. Please click on the Back to School packet to register. For a full class description, please see this document. ... read full article |
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| School Supply List | 8/8/2011 |
School Supply ListFind the supplies your child needs to bring here. ... read full article |
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| Why You Should Join the PTA | Marilee Cipra | 6/30/2011 |
Why You Should Join the PTAThe Cottage Lake PTA (Parent Teacher Association) is a volunteer run organization that aims to connect school, home, and community to help every child receive the best possible education. The PTA supports the goals of our educators and helps foster a sense of community. This includes both fundraising and advocacy. Through fundraising efforts, the PTA supplements district-approved curriculum with extra programs, materials, books, equipment, etc. to enhance the education of all students. Through advocacy at the local, state and national levels, PTA works to make education a top legislative priority. Everyone - parents, educators, students and other citizens active ... read full article |
| Northwest Fundraising | Marilee Cipra | 5/19/2011 |
Northwest FundraisingOur first major fundraiser of the year will be through Northwest Fundraising - a locally based program with great product offerings from wrapping paper, homewares, gifts, frozen foods and much more. Most items purchased will allow 50% of the proceeds to be donated to the PTA! Northwest Fundraising has helped some of our neighboring Northshore District PTAs raise significant amounts of money to help fund school programs. Get ahead of the game with your holiday shopping and purchase some of the great items they have for sale. Your child will be sent home with a packet on September ... read full article |
