Week 40 MIT Update

📅 Upcoming Dates

🥪 This Week's Menu

🐻 MIT Monthly Meeting Notes & Recording

🍔 Back to School BBQ & Volunteer Fair

🤾 Summer Playdates

💰 Don't Leave $ on the Table

🎨Save the Arts Campaign

🍉 Summer Resources

❓ Poll of the Week

⭐ More From MIT

Check your center's email, newsletter, and with parent coordinators for additional volunteer opportunities

6/24, 1:45 PM 🏫Final All-School Assembly, caregivers welcome

6/24, 6 PM 🎓 Kindergarten Graduation

6/25, 9:45 AM 🎓 8th Grade Graduation

6/25, 12:30 PM 🌞Summer Break Begins

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7/17, 10:30 AM 🤾 Kindergarten Summer Playdate #1

7/18, 10:30 AM 🤾 All School Summer Playdate #1

7/23, 1 PM 🤾All School Summer Playdate #2

8/5, 9:30 AM 🤾 All School Summer Playdate #3

8/16, 1 PM 🤾 Kindergarten Summer Playdate #2

8/21, 2 PM 🤾 All School Summer Playdate #4

8/29, 4-6 PM 🍔 Back to School BBQ & Volunteer Fair

Full calendar on Madrona BearFacts

See the menu anytime at MySchoolMenus.com

If your student brings a packed lunch on the last day of school...

... remember to take it out of their backpack when they get home

For folks that were unable to attend our final MIT General Meeting of the 2023-2024 school year, or for those who want a refresher on what was discussed, you can find the Zoom recording below.

See you in September!

Zoom Recording

New this year

We're combining the BBQ with our volunteer fair!

• Get your badge photo taken
• Learn about volunteer opportunities
• Sign up to volunteer at Madrona!

Wednesday, July 17th, 10:30AM

Friday, August 16th, 1:00PM

Come see your friends, parents, and teachers at the Madrona playground!

Thursday, July 18th, 10:30am

Tuesday, July 23rd, 1pm

Monday, August 5th, 9:30am

Wednesday, August 21st, 2pm

Many do including Microsoft, Boing, Sales Force, and Verizon, does yours? If you don't know ask your HR to find out!

If your company does match for volunteer hours don't leave that money on the table! Log your hours and be sure to choose either Madrona school in Edmonds, or Madrona Integrated Teams, depending on the program.

The Foundation for Edmonds School District needs your support to raise $600,000 by July 31, 2024

Your support is crucial.

From the foundation:

"Your gift to the Save the Arts Campaign will help to ensure that middle school and high school students maintain access to performing arts classes for the 2024/25 and 2025/26 academic school years. We have a generous matching fund of $200,000 to make your gift worth more. Every contribution helps to restore important programs, secure excellence in education and ensure a brighter future for our community. Your support is crucial. Together, we can ensure that every student in our district has access to a well-rounded education that includes the arts.

Donate online today to make a lasting impact in our community! You may also mail or email your donation pledge to the Foundation at the address at the top of this screen. Pledges and donations are needed by July 31st, 2024."

Together, we can ensure that our students continue to benefit from rich educational experiences. Your support is crucial in preserving the arts in our community. Donate Today to make a lasting impact!

You are invited to join a free collective online coding camp. Learn how to create web applications and other programming skills. Great for beginners and students interested in up-skilling over the summer.

Your very own Michael Scott McGinn, web developer for MadronaBearFacts.Com will be attending this during the summer and invites you to explore coding along with him and his daughter Summer.

A great family activity that can build great STEAM skills over the summer and all year long.

Earn certificates to add to your portfolio and have some credentials to boost your confidence and potentially help toward a career.

For more information visit https://www.freecodecamp.org which is a 501(c)(3) public charity.

Do you qualify for free or reduced lunch? If so your family will get $120 for each eligible child to buy groceries during the summer.

Children who get SUN Bucks can still participate in other summer mean programs.

If you are a low-income family who is not currently on free or reduced lunch, please apply for the program so your children will be automatically eligible for this benefit. Applications accepted through June 14th. If you miss that deadline, you will have an opportunity to apply for Sun Bucks directly. Check back later in June on the Sun Bucks website.

The Foundation for Edmonds School District is offering a free summer camp Monday through Thursday for all children ages 5-18. Please see the flyer for more information.

Supporting families during times of need by providing Edmonds School District students free school supplies. Families must have qualified for free or reduced meals program in the 2023-2024 school year. Enroll by June 30

https://www.edmonds.wednet.edu/families/back-to-school-fair

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Volunteer Paperwork

All volunteers must be cleared by Edmonds School District before volunteering in any capacity at Madrona. Complete your paperwork now! 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.

Unsure if your volunteer status is still good? Please contact the Educational Services Center communications@edmonds.wednet.edu

**Interpretation**

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*

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