Good Morning and Happy Cinco De Mayo.

  Our teddy bear drive begins today. If you would like to send in new or gently used teddy bears measuring no more that 12” tall, we will give them to the Snohomish County fire department for them to distribute to children during emergencies. They can be brought to Mr. Hubbard in the Library.

  Just a reminder to please vote by May 20th. The Edmonds School District Replacement Technology/Capital Levy is on the ballot. The Levy will replace the current levy which ends in 2008. It is not an additional or new tax levy. The renewal is at a lower rate (.28 cents vs .52 cents) per $1,000 of assessed value.

  Please remember to have your student bring work or a book to read to Homework Club. We really want this to be a time for the kids to do their school work, and not a social time.

  Tuesday, May 6th we are having a Spelling Bee Assembly at 1:30 in the gym. Three students from each class will be competing, and we always welcome parents at our assemblies.

  Mrs. Stone’s class will be going on the Urban Adventure field trip this Wednesday and Thursday. Have fun!

  This Friday, May 9th is a NO SCHOOL DAY for students since it is a staff development day.

Volunteer Needs:
   We are still in need of a few more people who would be willing to volunteer on our phone bank to help call our community members and remind them to vote by May 20th. We will be doing this on May 15th from 6:15-7:45 at the EEA office in Lynnwood. Please let me know if you would like more info about this.
If anyone has a small tractor that they would be willing to bring to our next Grounds Work party on Saturday, May 17th from 9:00-1:00, we would greatly appreciate it!

Looking Ahead:
• Koins for Kids Fundraiser drive begins next Monday, watch for collection bags and info to be coming home soon.
• Monday, May 12th 5/6 Band and Orchestra Concert 7:00 p.m.
• Saturday, May 17th PTA Grounds Work Party 9:00 – 1:00

I hope you have a great week, and as always, if you have any comments or questions, please let me know!

Sincerely,
Annette Gahan
Volunteer Coordinator
425-431-1751