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
 
………………………………………………………………………………………………………
I recommend that: __________________be considered for a Golden Acorn Award because:
 
• PTA Service:
 
 
• Service to the School Community:
 
 
• Community Wide Service:
 
 
 
Signed_____________________
Phone_____________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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!
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Look for more information about the cool new recycle program through TerraCycle Inc.
Visit http://www.terracycle.net/index.htm
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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

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
 
………………………………………………………………………………………………………
I recommend that: __________________be considered for a Golden Acorn Award because:
 
• PTA Service:
 
 
• Service to the School Community:
 
 
• Community Wide Service:
 
 
 
Signed_____________________
Phone_____________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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!
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Look for more information about the cool new recycle program through TerraCycle Inc.
Visit http://www.terracycle.net/index.htm
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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!!! 
Please visit the Camp Invention Website for more info and specials!
http://www.invent.org/camp/default.aspx
 
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________



________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 
 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

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
 
………………………………………………………………………………………………………
I recommend that: __________________be considered for a Golden Acorn Award because:
 
• PTA Service:
 
 
• Service to the School Community:
 
 
• Community Wide Service:
 
 
 
Signed_____________________
Phone_____________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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!
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Look for more information about the cool new recycle program through TerraCycle Inc.
Visit http://www.terracycle.net/index.htm
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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!!! 
Please visit the Camp Invention Website for more info and specials!
http://www.invent.org/camp/default.aspx
 
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________


Boy Scout Troop 219            (WA-Hoyt Graduates)
Annual Auction & Lasagna Dinner
 
Date:               Saturday, April 18th 6:00 PM
Host Site:       Emmanuel Lutheran Church - 1315 N. Stevens
Tickets:           Adults $8.00  Kids 8 years & under $5.00
 
Everyone welcome to join us for an evening of silent bidding on great deals and toys. 
Meal includes Lasagna, Salad, Beverage and Infamous Boy Scout Dutch Oven Desserts.  
 
For more information or tickets contact:     Susan Ryan   759-7022
________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 
 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

HELP WANTED.  The “Scrip Team” is looking for a couple of volunteers interested in taking over this fundraiser for the coming year.  It would be most helpful if you are able to start this spring, so we can work on an order or two together before turning it over.  Scrip is one of our PTA’s most important fundraisers.  This year we were able to donate $5,000 to our school library, pay for the school’s Accelerated Reader program and pay for a portion of the Missoula Children’s Theatre fee all from scrip funds.  We need your help to keep this great fundraiser going.   Please give Liz Walle a call or an e-mail if you’re interested:  752-0835; wallefam5@comcast.net.

 
 
We also NEED volunteers for some other committees! There are several committees that do not have chairs for next year. 
 
We also need a co-treasurer. There are two people for this board position. The open position requires having the checkbook and paying the invoices. It involves coming to the school several times a month,  being available to write checks with little notice, and communication with the other treasurer, and communication with the PTA. If you are interested, please call Shannon Rojecki at 761-2010.
 
Another opening is the Box Top collector! This person collects and turns in Box Tops 3 times a year. It requires coming to the school a few times a year, sending in the collection, and communication with the PTA about the fundraising.
 
We need a chair for the 5th grade camp for fundraising for spring 2010, and a planner to help the 5th grade teachers in the fall of 2010. Your child should be a 5th grader at those times. Please call Deb Llewellyn if you are interested.
 
We need a Membership chair. This job is also mostly an at home job. I will be the helper for this committee and will do distribution and collection. The other person would need to do input and printing of cards, and sending in payment. This job is busy at the beginning of the year and tapers off. Call Deb Llewellyn at 753-1494
 
I need a helper for the Sally Foster fundraiser that begins at the start of the year. OR, if there is a couple of people who would like to take this on, that would be great too! Call Deb Llewellyn at 752-1494.
 
We also need a chair for Walk to School Day! This happens the beginning of October. It is a small event. There is some photocopying, distribution, and procuring of snacks. Please call Lisa Gainey at 473-9206 for more info.
 
The Back to School Social also needs a chair! Please contact Laurie Hunger at 627-4582 for more info.
 
 
 
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Wa-Hoyt's Green Schools committee is mobilizing to renovate the school's garden for Earth Day! We're planning to weed and fix the existing planter boxes, make some more and possibly put in some permanent wildlife habitat plantings around the edge... But we need YOUR help. Please come along this Saturday, April 11 at 10:30 a.m. ready for weeding and digging. Bring a trowel/spade and gloves. Kids are welcome if they have parental guidance. There'll be free coffee and yummy snacks. We particularly need someone who can build new planter boxes! Our goal is to have the boxes and soil all ready for each class to plant on Earth Day. Please call Felicity Devlin at 253-761-8066 to confirm you're coming. See you there!
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________  Look for more information about the cool new recycle program through TerraCycle Inc.
Visit http://www.terracycle.net/index.htm
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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!!! 
Please visit the Camp Invention Website for more info and specials!
http://www.invent.org/camp/default.aspx
 
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________


Boy Scout Troop 219            (WA-Hoyt Graduates)
Annual Auction & Lasagna Dinner
 
Date:               Saturday, April 18th 6:00 PM
Host Site:       Emmanuel Lutheran Church - 1315 N. Stevens
Tickets:           Adults $8.00  Kids 8 years & under $5.00
 
Everyone welcome to join us for an evening of silent bidding on great deals and toys. 
Meal includes Lasagna, Salad, Beverage and Infamous Boy Scout Dutch Oven Desserts.  
 
For more information or tickets contact:     Susan Ryan   759-7022
________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 
 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

Every tear is answered by a blossom, Every sigh with songs and laughter blent, April-blooms upon the breezes toss them. April knows her own, and is content. Author: Susan Coolidge (pseudonym of Sarah Chauncey Woolsey) 

 
Things to Do Now!
Wanted
I am in need of a toddler bed and a double baby jogger for 4-6 weeks. If anyone has these items stored and not in use for four to six weeks, we would love to be able to borrow these items for the time my daughter and children are in Tacoma. We could not fit the items into her van for the trip here and hers will be on the moving truck to California.
Thanks, Karen Fynboe
Principal
Washington-Hoyt Elementary School
3701 N 26th St.
Tacoma, WA 98407
(253)571-5700
 
 
April
10        Coffee w/the Principal
11         Boy Scout Car Wash 8AM-1PM
             Planter Box Renovation! 10:30 AM
13        Scrip Order Due
13-24  WASL Testing
14        PTA Meeting
24        Sock Hop
 
May
4      Scrip Order Due
4-8   Teacher Appreciation Week
6 or 8  Teacher Appreciation Brunch
12        PTA Meeting
15        Coffee w/the Principal
            Triathlon
18        Scrip Order Due
22        No School-Memorial Day break
25        No School-Memorial Day
29        Box Top Collection Day
             Volunteer Appreciation
           
June
4          Celebration of Learning           
?           Family BBQ Lunch
5           Raniers Family Nigth 7PM
8          Scrip Order Due
9      Last PTA Meeting
12        Field Day
?          Awards Assembly
?          5th Grade Party
?          Talent Show
18         12:15 Release-Last Day of School
 
We will be going two extra days this year to make up snow days. We do not know yet when they will be. This will affect the dates for the Awards assembly, 5th grade party, and talent show. Stay tuned for more info!
(Dates And Events Subject To Change)
 
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Wa-Hoyt's Green Schools committee is mobilizing to renovate the school's garden for Earth Day! We're planning to weed and fix the existing planter boxes, make some more and possibly put in some permanent wildlife habitat plantings around the edge... But we need YOUR help. Please come along this Saturday, April 11 at 10:30 a.m. ready for weeding and digging. Bring a trowel/spade and gloves. Kids are welcome if they have parental guidance. There'll be free coffee and yummy snacks. We particularly need someone who can build new planter boxes! Our goal is to have the boxes and soil all ready for each class to plant on Earth Day. Please call Felicity Devlin at 253-761-8066 to confirm you're coming. See you there!
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Look for more information about the cool new recycle program through TerraCycle Inc.
Visit http://www.terracycle.net/index.htm
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Camp Invention is coming again from 6/22 to 6/26---9am-3;30pm at Washington-Hoyt Elementary!

Please visit the Camp Invention Website for more info and specials!
http://www.invent.org/camp/default.aspx
 
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Boy Scout Troop 219            (WA-Hoyt Graduates)
Annual Auction & Lasagna Dinner
 
Date:               Saturday, April 18th 6:00 PM
Host Site:       Emmanuel Lutheran Church - 1315 N. Stevens
Tickets:           Adults $8.00  Kids 8 years & under $5.00
 
Everyone welcome to join us for an evening of silent bidding on great deals and toys. 
Meal includes Lasagna, Salad, Beverage and Infamous Boy Scout Dutch Oven Desserts.  
 
For more information or tickets contact:     Susan Ryan   759-7022
________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 
Thefts 
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.   

Deb Llewellyn 253-762-1494 pie.alamode@yahoo.com washingtonhoytpta@hotmail.com For more info, visit www.wahoyt.org