Here’s What’s Happening for the Week of January 18, 2016

THIS WEEK AT Meridian Park
NO School Monday January 18, Martin Luther King Day

Jan. 22 – Teacher Appreciation Luncheon
Jan. 23 – Kinderfest at Shoreline Conference Center 10:00am-Noon

LOOKING AHEAD

Jan. 27 – Future kindergarten families tour MP 9:30

PTSA TEACHER AND STAFF APPRECIATION “SANDWICH SMORGASBORD”!
We would like to provide a luncheon for our amazing teachers and staff on Friday, January 22nd, 2016. This event is sponsored by second and third grade families, but open to all families of MP who are willing to donate fixings for a good sandwich—Things like breads, meats, cheeses, and condiments. Please sign up for specific items online using this Perfect Potluck link: http://www.perfectpotluck.com/meals.php?t=PDSA1323
All food donations should be labeled "Staff Appreciation" and dropped off in the teacher’s lounge (or refrigerator if needed) between Thursday January 21st and10am on Friday, January 22nd. We will be serving lunch starting at 11am on the 22nd.
If you have questions please contact the Staff Appreciation Committee by email:hungerfordfamily.
Thank you for making this a wonderful event and supporting our teachers and staff! ~Staff Appreciation Committee~

KINDERFEST 2016 – January 23rd at Shoreline Center
Kinderfest is an opportunity for parents who will be enrolling their children in kindergarten to hear about the kindergarten program offered by the Shoreline School District. Kinderfest will be held Saturday, January 23, 2016 from 10:00am to noon in the Shoreline Room at the Shoreline Center, 18560 – 1st Ave NE.
Kindergarten registration for Shoreline residents with students starting kindergarten in the fall of 2016 will begin Monday, February 1st at all elementary schools. You will need to register at your neighborhood/home school. In order to attend kindergarten in the fall, a child must be five years old by August 31, 2016. All elementary schools in the district will have kindergarten visitations on January 27, 2015 at 9:30am. Letting your home school know that you are attending the visitation is not necessary, but highly appreciated for planning purposes.
Shoreline School District is again closed to new non-residents in grades K-6.
For more information about kindergarten registration and Kinderfest, please contact Kim Darcy at 206.393.4217 or kim.darcy

From the Principal
Your students are working hard to finish up important learning for first semester, ending February 4. They are also learning to manage themselves and be compassionate. We had a spirited assembly honoring Dr. King, and we encourage families to talk about Monday’s ‘day of service.’ Take care and hope to see you soon – Mr. T

SAVE THE DATE!
Feb. 2 – PTSA Board of Directors Meeting 7:00-8:30pm in the Library
Feb. 4 – End of First Semester
Feb. 5 – No School – Non Student Work Day