Nominations for the 2018-2019 PTA Board of Directors We are proud to announce our proposal of officers for next year’s Board. Elections will take place during our April 26 th General Membership Meeting scheduled for 7pm in the Rockwell library. There are OPEN positions that need filled by self-nominations prior to or at the scheduled meeting. Please contact Nominations@NormanRockwellPTA.org for additional information.  All nominees must be a PTA member for at least 15 days prior to the election.  Please join here TODAY to be considered eligible. We value the dedication, time and pride of our members and thank the following ... read full article

Year in Review from PTA President Hatch Greetings to Beagles of every age at Rockwell. My second and final term as President is nearing its end and I thought I'd reflect on accomplishments from 2017-2018.   Increased PTA Membership enrollment: Our current membership enrollment is 447! WOW! When my family started at Rockwell in 2013, there were 393 members. In 2014 380; 2015 376; my first term as President in 2016 we jumped up to 434. I contribute the increase to two things- 1. Better communication to parents/staff on the benefits/values of being a PTA member and 2. Parents like ... read full article

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP PTA MEETING  April 26th, 7-9pm in Rockwell library **All invited - please attend**   Norman Rockwell Parent Teacher Association (PTA) is currently 447 members strong yet less than 5% attend the quarterly meetings. We invite and encourage you to attend the General Membership Meeting to be part of the process of doing business. This meeting is the last scheduled membership meeting of the year and covers the following: Mr. Clark will provide a recap of the year and a look into the future Teacher representatives will share highlights of grade level accomplishments Elections for the 2018-2019 Board of Directors Budget: *NEW* Vision/Hearing/Health ... read full article

CHESS CLUB - SPRING REGISTRATION Registration is still open for the after-school program/spring session of Chess 4 Life. Chess is open to all grades and all levels!   Grades: K-5  Dates:  Mondays; 4/23 and 6/4 (no class on 5/28). Time: 3:00-4:05 Register Here As a PTA Program, parents are required to take turns chaperoning the class.  Parent volunteer shifts - sign up HERE   Elizabeth Rosemond ... read full article

ROCKWELL SPRING RUNNING CLUB!!! Parent Volunteers Wanted Warmer weather is coming!!! Rockwell Running Club takes place Tuesdays and Thursdays during lunch recess.  We are welcoming Kindergartners to Rockwell Running Club this Spring!  Parent volunteers are needed for help with set up and take down, monitoring and punching student mileage punch cards.  Please sign up on here on SignUp Genius !  Pick your shifts. Promote health and fitness at Rockwell.  Christine Cottom P.E. Specialist/Rockwell ... read full article

KINDERGARTEN NEWS for 2018-2019 Mark your calendars! The first day of school for incoming Kindergarteners is Friday, September 7th. Grades 1-5 return Tuesday, September 4th .   Kindergarten Registration for 2018-19 If you live in Lake Washington School District (LWSD) and your child will be 5 years old on or before August 31, 2018, it is time to register him or her for kindergarten. Registration takes place at your neighborhood school during regular school hours. While registration will continue throughout the school year and summer, parents are highly encouraged to register students as soon as possible. Doing so helps ensure class sizes are balanced and ... read full article

Please join us in celebrating our wonderful teachers during teacher appreciation week this year!  The PTA is sponsoring a wide variety of activities to show our teachers how much we appreciate them!   See the following list for ways you and your child can participate through the week.  I will specifically need some volunteers to help the luncheon succeed.  Please use this link to sign up to help or provide a food item or beverage.  [inset link here] May 7 - Kids bring cards            Breakfast by the IA’s May 8 - Luncheon (Volunteer sign-up here:  http://www. ... read full article

2018/19 CHAIRPERSON (and Board) POSITIONS Rockwell PTA has been so fortunate this past year to have had almost every chairperson/volunteer role filled!  We thank everyone for their involvement and dedication to our school! When parents are involved, kids have a better school experience! In addition to the important board roles (mentioned in the article above) that need filling, we also have chairperson openings. We encourage every dad, mom, grandparent and caregiver to consider how you can help! Any chair position can be shared with another person.  Next year we are losing a very large number of our current volunteers to ... read full article

ROCKWELL SPRING RUNNING CLUB!!! Parent Volunteers Wanted   Warmer weather is coming!!! After Spring Break, starting April 10, 2018 we will be continuing the Rockwell Running Club, Tuesdays and Thursdays during lunch recess.  We will be welcoming Kindergartners to Rockwell Running Club this Spring!    Parent volunteers are needed for help with set up and take down, monitoring and punching student mileage punch cards.  Please sign up on here on SignUp Genius !  Pick your shifts. Promote health and fitness at Rockwell.    Christine Cottom P.E. Specialist/Rockwell ... read full article

Save Those Used Books! In the spring, the Rockwell Library will once again have a Used Book Sale!  The purpose of the sale is to get books into the hands of children and to earn some extra money for the Rockwell Library.  So, please start weeding through your books now!  We accept children and adult books.  Donations can be dropped off any time at the library office.  More information regarding the details of the sale will be posted at a later date.  Thanks in advance for your support.   Diane Davenport Teacher Librarian ... read full article

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What is PAW PATROL? In light of recent safety concerns and heightened awareness within our school community, we want to shine a spotlight on our current Paw Patrol program. While the intent is centered around engaging students and encouraging safe behavior before the bell rings, the significance of the program highlights the importance of your presence at the school in regard to safety and security. Yes, research shows having a parent involved at a child’s school boosts learning and confidence. Yes, volunteering aids in completing tasks, building relationships and sets a lifelong example of service within your community. Most importantly ... read full article