MESSAGE FOR THE WEEK OF MAY 13, 2019

MP Update for May 13

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Wednesday – Early Release Day, 1:50 Dismissal

Friday is Decades Day spirit day, sponsored by Student Council

   • dress from another decade!

Friday – MPPTSA Movie Night

Friday – Mariners ticket orders due for game on 6/1

State assessments continue this week – contact your teacher for info if needed.


We love our volunteers! Please take 1-3 minutes to acknowledge yourself, someone else, or LOTS of people for their volunteering this year. No time was too short, and no task was too small to deserve some thanks. Submit your acknowledgements HERE!

Friday is our last PTSA movie night this school year! Join us from 6:00-8:00 PM for The Lego Movie. Bring lawn chairs, pillows, blankets — get cozy for the fun! A parent must attend – no drop-offs; no more than 5 students per parent. Concessions available for purchase.

It’s MP Night at the Seattle Mariners game on June 1st at *4:15pm* (this is a correction to previous information). Normal View Reserved tickets are $26, but our ticket price is $18 per person–of which $4 will go to the PTSA! So, plan to bring your family and friends! Order forms and checks are due this Friday, May 17th; tickets will be sent home after May 23rd.


Future Events and Volunteer Opportunities

Thursday, May 23: 2nd & 4th grade music performance

 2nd grade and 1/2 grade classes perform from 6:30 – 6:50 p.m. (Students in place at 6:25 p.m.)

          4th grade and the 3/4 grade class perform from 7:00 – 7:25 p.m. (Students in place at 6:55 p.m.)

Thursday, May 23: Arts Festival; Art Docents watch for information about volunteering at this event featuring a school-wide art gallery to celebrate the student projects from this year!

Tuesday, June 4: Final PTSA meeting with a 1st grade music performance and Volunteer Appreciation!

Sunday, May 25: MP Night at the Seattle Storm vs. Phoenix Mercury; 12:30 pm at Angel of the Winds Arena in Everett. Home opener with Championship Ring Ceremony (2018 season)! $5 of each ticket sold will go to Meridian Park PTSA for fundraising. Tickets start at $20. To purchase tickets visit: http://stormgrouptix.com/meridian19 

Advanced sales only; link expires 24 hours prior to game date. Contact Rebekah Patten for further details at 206-272-2575.


Thursday, May 30:  Fifth Grade Science Fair Day and Grade 3-4-5 Science Night!

Saturday, June 1st: STEM Night at Shoreline Community College


Saturday, June 1st: MP Night, Seattle Mariners game 7:10pm. Normal View Reserved tickets are $26, but our ticket price is $18 per person–of which $4 will go to the PTSA! So, look for the order form to come home with your student soon, and plan to bring your family and friends! Order forms and checks are due Friday, May 17th; tickets will be sent home after May 23rd.


Monday, June 10: End-of-year concert for both fifth and sixth grade band and orchestra.


Shoreline Highly Capable Program families are invited to meet and connect with other families at the following events:  

  • Saturday, June 22nd: PLAY DATE, 2-4pm
    Paramount School Park – NE 155th and 8th Ave NE
  • Sunday. July 21st: POTLUCK PICNIC, 4-8pm
    Richmond Beach – Lower Picnic Shelter ($5-10 donatiosn appreciated to help with the cost of the shelter and supplies)
  • Sunday, August 11th: PLAY DATE, 12-2pm
    Shoreview Park – 700 NW Innis Arden Way

From the Office:  Congratulations sixth graders, staff, and families on a super successful Camp Orkila 2019.  We are also super proud of our students who are completing state assessments this month. Friday is MP spirit day: Decades Day!  Special assembly Friday also:  Cinderella in Spain.  Kindergartners Rock!  Thanks Cheetahs for making MP a special community of learners and friends:  One Community • Stronger Together


Free meals for kids and teens will be available at the following locations and times, on weekdays from July 8-August 2, 2019. Anyone age 18 or under can join us for free:

Meridian Park Elementary | 10:45AM-11:30AM

17077 Meridian Ave N

Shoreline 98133

Shorecrest High School | 12-12:30PM

15343 25th Ave NE

Shoreline, 98155