Award Nominations
2008-2009

 
We all know that our school wouldn’t survive without the hours and hours of hard work by our many volunteers and dedicated educators. Now you have a chance to let those extra special ones know you’ve noticed all they’ve done. If you know of a volunteer and/or an educator who has consistently gone the extra mile for our school and community, be sure to nominate them for the Golden Acorn Award. This extraordinary award only comes along once a year, and the nomination form is your opportunity to shine a light on a deserving person. The benefit of presenting a Golden Acorn Award is two-fold. First, it recognizes an individual who has given outstanding service to children. Secondly, it supports financial grants for students pursuing post-secondary education. Donations are made in each recipient’s name to the fund, which in turn contributes to the future of youth by awarding grants to students who are freshmen entering post secondary education.
We would like you to participate in the selection of our award recipient(s) through your recommendation.
The Golden Acorn Award Committee will make the final selection.
Be sure to fill out the nomination form below and turn it in to the office by Monday, April 21, 2009. You may also email us with your nominations to washingtonhoytpta@hotmail.com.
We will be presenting the award at the May 12th PTA meeting.
 
Questions? Contact: Deb Llewellyn @ 752-1494 or Cindy Harkness @ 571-5744
 
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I recommend that: __________________be considered for a Golden Acorn Award because:
 
• PTA Service:
 
 
• Service to the School Community:
 
 
• Community Wide Service:
 
 
 
Signed_____________________
Phone_____________________
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5th Annual Washington-Hoyt Family Night
with the Tacoma Rainier’s!

Friday, June 5th is Washington-Hoyt’s 5th Annual Family Night at the ballpark. Come and watch the Tacoma Rainiers with your family and friends! Game time is 7:00 pm with Friday Night Fireworks following the game. There are 2 ticket options this year:
·        The Double Play which includes: a reserved seating game ticket, dinner (hot dog, soda, and a bag of chips), and a limited edition Rainiers cap for $15.00 per person.
·        The Group Express which includes: a reserve seating game ticket, dinner (hot dog, soda, and a bag of chips) for $9.50 per person.
Ticket orders are due by May 15th. We hope to see you all there! Ticket order forms will be sent home and will also be in the May Cougar Tales. Please contact Teresa Schmidt at 759-4851 or taschmidt@harbornet.com if you have questions!
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Look for more information about the cool new recycle program through TerraCycle Inc.
Visit http://www.terracycle.net/index.htm
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Camp Invention is coming again from 6/22 to 6/26
9am-3:30pm at Washington-Hoyt Elementary!
 
Here’s the latest and greatest from Camp Invention…
Valid April 1st through the end of the season. $20 discount off the base price of each registration for any 2 or more registrations mailed, faxed or called in together.
 
Space if filling up! Act Now!!! 
 

*Did you forget to sign up before the early registration discount deadline?  I have some limited coupons to extend that discount and will offer them on a first-come, first-served basis.  Please contact Stephanie Lawrence if interested!!!  571-5736 or Room 16

 
Please visit the Camp Invention Website for more info and specials!
http://www.invent.org/camp/default.aspx
 
We need a Parent Worker!!!!
Contact Stephanie Lawerence if interested.AND all children of the parent worker attend the camp for free!

Camp Parent Expectations

 
 
The Camp Invention Director is responsible for the success of the program at a local level.  We recognize, however, that it is often a specific parent volunteer who is instrumental in spreading the word and getting the community fired up about the program.  The Camp Parent serves as a local cheerleader for the program.  This position provides a rewarding experience for those who:
 
þ  Are actively involved in his or her child’s extracurricular and/or community activities
þ  Have interest in ensuring the success of a nationally acclaimed summer enrichment experience at the local level
þ  Possess a genuine interest in extending learning opportunities for the children in his or her community throughout the summer months
þ  Understand the need for parents to invest in his or her child’s education, which in turn is an investment in the future of the community
 
Our Best Camp Parents…
 
þ  Are committed to getting as many children enrolled in the program as possible
þ  Are well connected in the local community
þ  Exhibit excellent interpersonal skills with both children and adults
þ  Demonstrate enthusiasm and generate excitement when representing the program
þ  Display creativity, flexibility, and resourcefulness
þ  Are self-directed and natural problem-solvers
 
Camp Parent Responsibilities…
 
þ  Calling to request permission to distribute and quantities needed for flyer distribution
þ  Distributing flyers and brochures to private schools and schools in other districts
þ  Distributing flyers and posters in the community, including at the public libraries, grocery stores, gas stations, etc.
þ  Setting up a camp booth at community events:  swimming lesson signups, Little League or soccer games, OM/DI tournaments, school carnivals, kindergarten roundup (many children have older siblings), etc.
þ  Conduct a parent-to-parent e-mail campaign
þ  Give information to leaders of local Scout troops 
þ  Place announcements in local church bulletins
þ  Arrange for dates to be placed on community bulletin boards (on actual bulletin boards, in the local paper, and also on outdoor displays in the community)
þ  Speaking to the PTO council to request scholarship assistance
 
Children of Camp Parents receive free admission to the local program.
 Interested candidates should complete and remit a Staff Interest Form.      
 
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 FYI about recent thefts in the Northend. Please be vigilant in locking doors and keeping a watch out!
 
New incident reported to me 4/3--
I live on 28th and Lawrence and about a week ago ( I can’t remember the exact date) Iooked out my window at 1240pm and saw an Orange Honda Ellement with two people inside with hoods and one of them got out had a flashlight then quickly got back in and the car sped off fast. I didn’t actually see them do anything but I remember thinking it was odd.
 
 
New incident reported to me 3/27--
On Tuesday 3/24 in my alley in the north end, they used a cinderblock that was lying in the alley and busted out a Lexus passenger window, they tossed the car pretty well, and the same night down by 24th and Alder they busted out the large back canopy window on a truck.  Keep your doors locked while in the house and make sure no valuables are in view inside your car!
 

• We had two car break ins at night, one at our house (on Union)  in the alley and one house back to us on 24 St on the same night few weeks ago. 
• We were broke into a few months ago and had things stolen in day light too! My immediate neighbors had a break in through their back door while one of them was home just a few weeks ago. He heard his dog go crazy barking at something and when he got up to see what was going on, there was a young man standing there in his front room shocked to see him. The kid took off running out their front door. My neighbor took off after the kid and tried to chase him down but lost him. Needless to say, they now keep all doors locked during the day and they have a newly installed alarm system!
• Last night our across the street neighbor had his car window ($ide non-opening!) broken into, so thanks for the heads-up.  Reminder to not leave anything interesting looking out in sight, especially, money, music, technology or tools.  Also don’t forget the last year’s ploy.  If you were out in the front yard they’d enter thru the back door assuming you’d leave the doors unlocked to get back in yourself.   

Friday/Satruday 8pm, Sundays 2pm
Pay what you can: APRIL 9
Adults: $20 Senior/Student/Military: $18 Children under 12: $16