Norman Rockwell PTA has partnered with Youth Theater Northwest to give 45 students the chance to perform two shows of "The Little Mermaid" on April 29th at 2:00 pm and 6:00 pm.

Ages: K-5
April 18 – June 13
Tuesdays 3:30pm – 4:30pm

Class description:

Students will be focusing on sketching, painting and creating 3D Art forms with clay. We will create art inspired by artists Heather Galler, Jim Dine and Georgia O’Keeffe using a variety of art mediums such as clay, watercolors, oil pastels and chalk pastels.

Parent/Guardian participation required under the After School Program Rules

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Ages: 1-5
April 19 – June 7
Wednesdays, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

NASA and Mad Science collaborate to educate the next generation! Children go on a voyage of discovery to space with unique hands-on activities and amazing demonstrations. They explore the sun and stars, space technology, rocket science, the atmosphere, planets and moons, supernovas and more!

*If a parent/guardian signs up to chaperone ALL sessions, your child registers for free! Contact enrichment@normanrockwellpta.org to sign up.

Parent/Guardian participation required under the After School Program Rules

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Grades: K-5
March 28 – June 6
Tuesdays, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Class description:
Each class will have check-in, lessons, practice play, and an in-class tournament round. We ensure that all kids are being challenged and learning something new each week. Our first class we will be assessing all the students to see what level everyone is at. Based on these assessments, we will have multiple groups. This will also give us an idea what key chess strategies we will be learning throughout each session. Check-out is at 4:30pm behind the school in Portable 4.

*If a parent/guardian signs up to chaperone ALL sessions, your child registers for free! Contact enrichment@normanrockwellpta.org to sign up.

Parent/Guardian participation required under the After School Program Rules

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Grades: 3-5
April 17 - June 19
Mondays, 3:30 – 4:30pm

Class description:
Each class is structured to cover age-appropriate movement, breathing exercises, focus techniques, & relaxation. We’ll use games, books, and mindful crafts/activities to develop social-emotional awareness and connection to ourselves as well as our peers. No prior experience necessary; come have some non-competitive, confidence building fun!

Parent/Guardian participation required under the After School Program Rules

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Grades: K-4
April 20 – June 22
Thursdays, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Class description:
In Snapology's Science of Superpowers program, children will learn about the science behind their favorite heroes' powers. Students will learn about gravity, aerodynamics, forces, motion, and much more as they learn about flight, super villain fights, and superhero vehicles.

Academic Enrichment:
Registration:
• Learn about concepts in physics, including flight forces, collisions, and momentum • Explore the importance of physics in their everyday life
• Utilize problem solving techniques to create new designs

Parent/Guardian participation required under the After School Program Rules

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A school-hours program designed to supplement art instruction on a monthly basis developed by the Seattle Art Museum.

Parent Art Docents provide monthly, in-class art instruction to students and display the students' artwork at the annual Art Showcase in May. Curriculum and all supplies are provided, as well as an orientation/training in September.

Each classroom needs at least one parent Art Docent but most classes have more. Art Docents sign up for this position with the classroom teacher at Curriculum Night.

The PTA provides information, suggested curriculum by grade, training, and guidance. Art Docents work directly with the Classroom Teacher to schedule and plan the art lessons for the year. Art Docents must complete the LWSD Volunteer application and approval process prior to being in the classroom.

Docents, access your files here.

PTA provides support for enriching assemblies planned by the principal.

An at-home program designed to improve student math skills through league play and challenge events. Weekly Math Challenges are announced through the Bugle newsletter.

Parent volunteers are needed to provide math challenges, score tests and manage on-line data.

http://www.mathinaction.org/Pages/RockwellMC.aspx

A district, state and national level judged art show for all students and grades. Students have the opportunity to create original works in several categories including dance/choreography, music composition, literature, film production, photography and visual art. Students may submit in more than one category. Selected pieces will be displayed at Rockwell, in the LWSD area and in Washington state.

More information is announced through the PeachJar Flyers and the Bugle Newsletter.

4th Grade Salmon Education Program where the students participate in the raising of several hundred salmon fry who are released into a local stream in the spring.

PTA supports the arrival of the Science Van! Science activities are set up in the library for children to experiment with class by class. Parent volunteers needed. Rockwell teacher, Mrs. Weinmeister coordinates event.

4th grade parents plan the 5th grade promotion ceremony in June (so that the 5th grade parents can enjoy it)!

All school (parents too) dance party - typically held at Redmond H.S. Dance instruction is provided the week prior during PE class.

Seeking co-chair(s)

Families and Staff are invited to socialize and enjoy getting back to school.

This special event takes place during school hours (most likely in October) for our 4th and 5th grade classes. Volunteers help host various stations, which provide different opportunities for students to increase awareness and gain a glimpse into what their peers with disabilities may experience. Many of the students and staff have appreciated this event and learn so much.

A fun-filled morning of outdoor games and activity stations for the whole school. Lots of volunteers needed to man the stations at this fun event for the kids!

The heritage night festival is a fun evening for families to learn more about different countries in the world. Parents/families volunteer to sponsor a booth showcasing a country.

3- events in one! Student artwork is displayed all throughout the school by the classroom art docents. Families may walk around and enjoy the art and also stop by the gym for ice cream (served by their teachers). Meanwhile the library will be selling used books (donated by Rockwell families). Art Docent Chair and docents coordinate the art show, and the librarian coordinates the book sale.

3rd Chair/Trainee for the following year needed!!

All students and families are invited to enjoy an evening learning about S.T.E.M.

PTA provides coffee and treats for parents after drop-off on the First Day of school.

Advertise to 500+ families in The Wizard of Oz Program and support the theater arts!
Performances will be April 30th at 2pm and 6pm at RHS.

School collects box tops from students in a fundraising contest.

PTA supports and publishes a weekly email newsletter for parents with the latest information and important dates. Reader boards near the street and at the front of the school also convey important information.

Sign up on the main home page to subscribe to the newsletter.

Articles for consideration in the following Bugle are due: Thursdays by 1pm. Submit to: bugle@normanrockwellpta.org

Bugle Editor: Elizabeth Rosemond
Reader Boards: Kristina Laves
Facebook Page: Angie Ballas
Website: Susan Lu

Helping new families transition to our school throughout the year

Various programs to raise funds for school and student events and activities sponsored by the PTA

This committee handles the PTA membership drive at the beginning of the year and year-round. We always strive for 100% membership! By joining the PTA, you help support all of the programs we offer!

The nominating committee is made up of at least three PTA members and is elected by the general membership in January. Their job is to solicit officers for the next school year and to present a slate to be elected in the spring.

School-wide read-a-thon fundraiser

Various restaurants in the area participate in dine-out nights - proceeds from your meal go to the school when you dine out on particular days at various restaurants throughout the school year.

We sell high quality t-shirts and sweatshirts with our school colors and logo. Parents can purchase these items a couple times per year and kids can wear them on spirit days or any day.

PTA sponsors the Rockwell PTA website, providing information to parents, access to sign up pta, volunteer opportunities, purchasing yearbooks and spirit wear, and the first day packets will all be online.

The PTA produces a yearbook for each school year. We're always looking for photos of students participating in various activities, please send photos to the Yearbook Chairs directly or upload to Lifetouch - link to be announced in Bugle Newsletter. You may also send pics to office on a flash drive - attention Yearbook Chair.

Maintain and improve the emergency supplies at the school for use in case of natural disaster and other unusual occurrences.

Volunteers patrol school grounds before school starts and greet families, be available for conflict resolution and enforcing school rules (no running on the blacktop, can not play on equipment, stand in line respectfully).

The PTA supports the school by coordinating volunteers to assist with picture retakes.

The PTA supports the annual vision and hearing screening at the school by providing volunteers who assist the school nurse with testing logistics such as getting to and from the testing location.

Room Parent Chairs communicates with room parents and provides a fall training. Room Parents help plan classroom parties for individual classrooms with other parent volunteers from your student's class. Also includes communicating with parents regarding any celebration for teacher birthdays and Teacher Appreciation Week. Room Parents will sign up to be a room parent in the classroom during Curriculum Night.

The Running Club takes place during the lunch recess. It is run by Ms. Cottom (PE teacher) with the assistance of parent volunteers.

The teacher appreciation committee assists with teacher appreciation & hospitality events throughout the year.
Teacher Appreciation: May
Birthday Lunches: Fall & Spring

A fun celebration for volunteers and issuing of PTA Awards.

Advertise to 500+ families in Disney's The Little Mermaid Jr. Program and support the theater arts!
Performances will be April 29th at 2pm and 6pm at Redmond High School.