Week 26 MIT Update

3/11-3/15 Classified Staff Appreciation Week

3/11 6:30 pm MIT Meeting

3/11 8-ish pm After meeting social at Hop Jacks

3/13 12:30 Half Day

3/14 12:30 Half Day

3/14 PI Day Staff Appreciation–WE NEED PIE below to donate

3/15 No School

3/20 6-8 pm STEAM Night and Book Fair–Please see below

Hey there! Did you know that we have a poll at the end of every email? It’s just for fun and we have a different question every week. Make sure to scroll all the way to the end to participate.

Do you know there is a calendar on the Madrona BearFacts website? This one can be linked to your personal calendar. https://www.madronabearfacts.com/calendar/events-calendar/

There is also a calendar in the ParentSquare app and on the official district Madrona page. https://madrona.edmonds.wednet.edu/calendar

MIT also has a Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/madronamit

Madrona Children’s Theatre now has an Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/madrona_childrens_theatre?igsh=cm5iZm1rdWY5YzV2&fbclid=IwAR2kHYeFLPR-muTD0OL6D8_5S0BGWAJEmFpQ8jhUk5uhbbljjp3zDCVVMqk

Please join us in the Library this Monday at 6:30 for our monthly MIT Meeting. Zoom option is also available: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82104527371?pwd=cZbq83Rq3NbhRzeraZl5fxPMsZzJB4.1

Childcare provided by Middle School students in the Family Room. Free, but donations are accepted.

After the meeting, we are heading to Hops n Drops (19702 Highway 99, Lynnwood, WA 98036). This informal, adult-only gathering gives you the chance to meet other Madrona parents and helps build our community. We’d love for you to join us even if you can’t make the regular business meeting.

Join us on March 20 from 6-8 PM for STEAM Night and the Book Fair at Madrona! This event is free for all. Come check out interactive activities from The Children’s Museum, Burke Museum, WarpJams.Com Raspberry Pi Experience Lab, Mountlake Terrace High School and more! Activities are appropriate for grades k-8…and adults will have fun too!

We need a lot of help to make this event a success. Please help us out by signing up for a shift at a game or display. No experience is necessary, however you do need a cleared background check by ESD. Please see the information at the end of this email about volunteer paperwork. Sign up to help at STEAM Night here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4CA9A92CA0FAC16-47135277-steam?useFullSite=true#/

Let’s show some love for the Classified Staff! This includes all of the staff that supports for our teachers. Please read your center’s email to find out how to honor these important people who help Madrona every day! On 3.14.24, March 14, 2024, MIT is hosting a PI day to appreciate the staff. Please see the link to donate a pie or cash. Thank you! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040D49ABA629A57-3141?useFullSite=true#/

To ensure the program is able to continue year after year, we're reaching out to enlist your support for our silent auction fundraiser.

Do you own or work for a company interested in contributing? We're excited to welcome donations of all kinds, from gift certificates and services to merchandise and experiences.

Not a business? No problem! We're grateful for individual contributions too. Unused gift cards, holiday presents gathering dust, even bottles of wine or pampering treats – everything is welcome.

Are you a photographer, massage therapist, yoga instructor, or do you have access to unique weekend getaways? Share your talents and experiences with our generous community!

I could also use baskets of all shapes and sizes for the auction items.

Remember, no contribution is too small. With your help, we can fill three nights of silent auctions with incredible items. Please submit items by Wednesday, March 13.

Tickets for Shrek Jr. are on sale now at https://madrona.booktix.net/cart.php?action=show_pers&show_id=2&show_sec=d102b9d2203123be Get your tickets now! There are limited seats still available.

This year there are almost 50 intermediate and middle school students performing. With a professional director, choreographer, music director and live musicians, this is no ordinary school musical! This show is great for all ages.

Purchase tickets now at a discount: Adults $13, Students (14 and under) $8. Prices increase the day of the show to Adults $15 and Students $10.

Performance Dates

Thursday 3/21/24 – 7pm

Friday 3/22/24 – 7pm*

Saturday 3/23/24 – 7pm

*ASL interpreted show on Friday, March 22. To purchase tickets in the reserved ASL section, click on the purple section of the seating chart on Friday’s show.

All shows are performed at Mountlake Terrace High School, 21801 44th Ave W, MLT 98043

Show Synopsis: One day, Shrek finds his swamp invaded by banished fairytale misfits who Lord Farquaad, a tiny terror with big ambitions, has cast off. When Shrek sets off with a wisecracking donkey to confront Farquaad, he’s handed a task — if he rescues the feisty princess Fiona, his swamp will be righted.

Email questions to MadronaTickets@gmail.com

Show some support for your child with a parent shout out poster or promote your business as a sponsor. The program will be available via on-line flip book, you can download it, share it and it will be printed.

The digital program will be on line for a long time.

Space available. See our sponsor space rates here. https://madrona-integrated-team.square.site/product/mct-sponsor-ads-shout-out/94?cs=true&cst=custom

The Sizes of space available are:

Business card (3.5w x 2)

Quarter Page (3.75w x 5)

Half Page (7.5w x 5)

Please send your Ad or Shout out Poster as a .png or .jpg file by the deadline: March 17th, 2024 by 1 pm. so our production team can get everything processed and published for the Productions.

Where traditional after-school clubs and organized sports often fall short, Girls on the Run steps in and fills the gap. Data shows caregivers seek after-school initiatives that encourage independent thought, build confidence, and nurture emotional health. GOTR goes beyond just physical activity — we foster a positive, educational and inclusive environment where every girl feels seen, heard, and valued. If you’re looking for a program that inspires your girl to be her best self, register for GOTR today! https://www.pinwheel.us/register/index/GOTRSnoCo-Spring-24?sid=bc71000fd913429d9dc28fc60babd973

Our spring season runs the weeks of April 15-June 10. Teams meet for 90 minutes, twice per week and all of our teams gather for a Celebration 5K on June 9 in Mill Creek. Register your 3rd-6th grade girl or gender-expansive youth for a program that will positively impact them for life! If you have questions, please reach out to Shelsea at rawsons447@edmonds.wednet.edu

We are starting our recruitment process a little earlier than usual this year for our upcoming open board positions. Positions for Parent Chair and Vice Treasurer will be open. At this time, we have a new parent interested in the Parent Chair position. She would like to co-chair with an experienced parent who has been around Madrona for a few years.

The Parent Chair job description can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1k-AgNl6V9T2V3Avv6pTm_mHtxvbFyQu_A4D9xjxnbW8/edit?usp=sharing Interested or have question?

Please email Molly at MITParentChair@gmail.com

The job description for Vice Treasurer can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oCNMS3B2p6Dc2fLcO6k8GtEp7tC42BDqxkcapiRdshc/edit?usp=sharing If you have any questions or are interested in the position, please reach out to Jamie at MITViceTreasurer@gmail.com

We are working to streamline the communication from MIT. If you have an article you’d like to have included in our weekly email, please email your blurb to Molly at MITParentChair@gmail.com by Saturday at noon to be included in the following week’s email. If you’d like the article to be included for multiple weeks (for example, a signup genius for volunteer opportunities) please include that information. We are working to update the website to make submissions for the weekly email an option. Thanks.

Have you filled out your volunteer paperwork yet? All volunteers must be cleared by Edmonds School District before volunteering in any capacity at Madrona. It a quick process, but please allow up to two weeks for notification from the district about clearance. All volunteers must have either an ID badge or sticker from the office visible while on campus. Paperwork can be found here: https://www.edmonds.wednet.edu/community/volunteer Unsure if your volunteer status is still good? Please contact the Educational Services Center communications@edmonds.wednet.edu

Interpretation for families is available through the school district for MIT events.

To request ASL interpretation, email aslrequests@edmonds.wednet.edu. To request other language interpretation, call or email Kelly Carlson at carlsonka@edmonds.wednet.edu | 425-431-2900.

* Families that need interpretation must register in advance: We need 7 days to schedule interpreters for events.

* Familias que necesitan interpretación deben registrarse con anticipación: Necesitamos 7 días para programar intérpretes para los eventos.

*통역이 필요한 가족들은 미리 등록을 해야 합니다: 행사를 위한 통역관을 준비하는데3일이필요합니다.

* Các gia đình cần thông dịch phải đăng ký trước: Chúng tôi cần 7 ngày để sắp xếp thông dịch viên cho các sự kiện.

* Семьи, которые нуждаются в переводчике должны зарегистрироваться заранее: нам необходимо 7 дополнительных дня, чтобы заказать переводчика для мероприятия.

بالنسبة للعائلات التي بحاجة إلى مترجم يجب عليهم أن يسجلوا مسبقاً: نحن بحاجة إلى 7 أيام لتأمين جدول مواعيد للمترجمين لهذه الأحداث*

** If you need an ASL interpreter, please send an email to ASLrequests@edmonds.wednet.edu, and a sign language interpreter will be provided. To request other language interpretation, call or email Kelly Carlson at carlsonka@edmonds.wednet.edu | 425-431-2900.

Become an editor for your MIT project, activity or committee page on our site. MIT Technology has put together the ability to safely allow individuals to be editors of a page on the site. You will be able to login and edit the content on your page whenever you want to keep it updated. You will be able to upload images and media to support your activities. Contact Molly via MITParentChair@gmail.com if your interested in this ability and then register here at https://www.madronabearfacts.com/register/. We are compiling a list of folks with the time and desire to volunteer to adopt a page.

Open Call for MIT technology volunteers. We need to find additional web site support volunteers to help post updates to the web site and produce the MIT news letter emails. A few hours each week are needed. Zoom Training will be provided by Michael Scott McGinn in how to use WordPress, Smore and A.I. tools to create images and story editing ideas. If you would like to volunteer please email Molly at MITParentChair@gmail.com and then register here at https://www.madronabearfacts.com/register/

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