UPCOMING EVENTSJune
19 Tue Last day of tutorial and the activity bus 21 Thu 8th Grade Recognition Ceremony (12:30pm, Large Gym) 21 Thu 8th Grade Party {6-9pm, Commons) 22 Fri Last Day of School (7:45 – 9:45am) August 22 Wed Taking Care of Business Day 24 Fri 6th Grade Student & Parent Orientation 25 Sat Jubilee Reach Service Day 30 Thu First Day of School 2018-2019 School Year 30 Thu Ice Cream Social (6-7pm, Chinook) September 06 Thu 6th Grade Camp Family Info Night 13 Thu Curriculum Night Visit our CALENDAR PAGE for the complete Chinook School & PTSA calendar. End of the School Year Message from PTSA President
Happy End of the School Year! Thank you so much to all of the families who volunteered to make this a very successful school year… new lap tops, first family potluck, new student/school safety training.. we appreciate all of you who helped out. I’d like to specifically thank Vicki Brady, Julia May, Julie Seltz, and Kim Uyematsu who are leaving our board and their dedication lives on! Awards Announcement: We want to congratulate our Golden Acorn (outstanding volunteers) Asako Yoshimura and Annie Roth. Asako was a Co-President two years ago, started and ran I-Connect, and has been a steadfast volunteer at Chinook. Annie is well known for volunteering and both started and ran the lunch Walk-About. She helped create a stronger adult presence at lunches which helps stabilize the lunch environment and let the kids know adults care. Thank you for your service! We had a large number of teachers/educators get nominations/votes for the Outstanding Educator Awards. We had a three way tie of three very deserving teachers. We want to thank and congratulate Mr. Van Stralen (Math), Ms. Fitting (French), and Mr Boze (Applied Engineering). Thanks to everyone for your support of my role. I couldn’t have done it without the Board/volunteers, Mr White, the Chinook staff (especially the main office), the teachers and kids who always inspire me. We will send a couple of Kodiak Korners out this summer for your information. Please encourage any incoming 6th grader families to sign up for the newsletter on our PTSA website- so they loop in now. (even forward this one to friends!) We’ll work to keep you informed! Warmly, Nancy 
End of Year Staff Appreciation Lunch - Donations Needed!
Donations Due Thursday, 2:30pm CHINOOK FAMILIES: We need your support to provide the staff and teachers at Chinook some FUEL to do all the thankless things the school staff has to do after the students leave to finish out the school year next Friday, June 22nd. We are asking for donations by Thursday afternoon 2:30pm, so we know what we have and are not short on Friday. The best way for PARENTS to show their support is to help us provide a fun quick last day luncheon, easy quick and will truly be APPRECIATED by the hardworking staff and teachers of your children. We know it is short notice but it will be so appreciated by staff it is TRULY worth our effort!! Lets send staff off to the summer with full bellies from our wonderful Chinook Parents, Students and Community!!! 亲爱的Chinook家长：我们需要您的支持！请帮我们一起，给Chinook老师和员工们加油打气，让他们可以拥有一份更美好的心情，来处理下周五６／２２学年结束之后的, 不计其数的繁杂事务。如果您愿意，我们希望在星期四6/21下午2：３０前能收集到家长们的捐赠物品确认。以方便我们为星期五，本学年最后一次“教职工感恩午餐”做好准备。欢迎家长们和我们一起，来为我们亲爱的老师，准备一顿简单，方便，快捷，且让老师们享受的美味午餐。我们知道这次是非常紧急临时的通知，非常抱歉。但相信它会让我们的老师们怀着对Chinook家长无比真诚的感谢来开启他们的美好暑假。谢谢大家！ 치눅 학부모님들께, 학기 마지막 날, 6월 22일 금요일에 있는 Staff Luncheon에 학부모님들의 도움이 필요합니다. 모든 음식은 목요일 (6월 21일)오후 2:30까지메인 오피스에 갔다 주시면 됩니다. 마지막으로 학교 교직원들과 선생님들에게 우리의 감사를 표현할 수 있는 좋은 기회가 될 것입니다. 급하게 알려 드리지만 많은 학부모님들이 참여해주시기 바랍니다. 학부모님들의 도움에 감사드립니다. SIGNUP GENIUS LINK: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0b44acae2eaa8-last School News
We will collect the student Lenovo Laptops to inspect the device for any damages or repairs that are needed as well as upgrade the software for next school year. This will be done during science class time both days. Please have your students bring: 
The parent or guardian is responsible for the cost of repair or replacement of the laptop due to the following conditions: o Not Returned o Intentionally damaged o Lost or damaged due to negligence o Stolen, but not reported to the school and/or police in a timely manner 
Volunteers Still Needed! - End of Year Laptop and Yearbook Help
Yearbook Labeling: June 14 & 15 Laptop: June 18 & 19 We need your help with laptop check in for the summer on June 18th and 19th. We only have a few people have volunteered so far and many more are needed to make sure this process runs smoothly. Please click here to help: Laptop check in Yearbook labeling is on June 14th and 15th. 8th grade distribution is on June 20th and 6th/7th grade distribution is on June 21st: Please click here to help: Yearbook help 
Congratulations to the Outstanding Educator and Golden Acorn Winners!
Please join us in congratulating the Outstanding Educator and Golden Acorn Winners for this year! For Outstanding Educator, we had many nominations and ended with a 3-way tie. The winners are: Mr. Van Stralen (Math) "Because he makes learning fun and gives everyone a chance to give answers. He calls on each student so that everyone gets their turn in talking. He lets us listen to music if it helps us concentrate." Ms. Fitting (French) "She is very patient and she teaches things clearly so that we understand. She always has a lot going on outside her school life, especially with kids, but she doesn’t take the stress out on her classes." Mr Boze (Applied Engineering) "He helps make classes entertaining while maintaining a nice and humorous personality. He says hi to all of his students, though he could miss some due to the crowds but he takes time and wishes us a good day or to take care. He makes his students feel welcomed included during class time activities." 
For the Golden Acorn volunteer award, we have a tie! The winners are:
Asako Yoshimura I am nominating Asako Yoshimura for the Golden Acorn Award because she epitomizes what it means to serve one's community. Asako is committed to building community and promoting inclusiveness. While at Chinook, she introduced the I-Connect Program, with a mission of "building connections, strengthening community." During her three years at Chinook, she organized monthly I-Connect meetings, brainstorming topics that were interesting and relevant to our community, reaching out to engage our school administrators and other community leaders to present at the meetings, marketing these events to the community, and acting as the facilitator at nearly every meeting. Asako also served as PTSA President of Chinook and, as she always does, fulfilled this role with professionalism, warmth, and integrity. Asako has many gifts - brilliance, compassion, determination . . . I am grateful that she chose to share these gifts with our children and our community. Thank you, Asako! Annie Roth Annie has gifted thousands of volunteer hours to our community in many different capacities. She has been in service of us individually and as a collective. Annie stands out to me not only because she created, organized and developed the walkabout program which aids in connecting students and adults in a safe environment but because I've watched how she strategically uses her warm heart and educational psychology degree over many years. She role models how to make a connection with grace, that every question deserves attention and that each of us play an integral part within the collective. Congratulations! |
8th Grade Party - This Thursday! Cakes/Baked Goodies & Volunteers Still Needed!
Thursday, June 21, 6-9pm, Chinook Commons The 8th grade party is less than two weeks away. To make this a fun and memorable event, we need your help with food, supplies, and volunteering! The party committee could really use some help with these items:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/904054aacae2aa13-8thgrade Thank you for your help! - 8th Grade Party Planning Committee 
8th Grade Party Activities & Permission Form
Permission Forms Due Friday, June 15 Dear 8th Grade Parents, The 8th grade planning team is putting together a fun and exciting party for our 8th graders. Some of the activities include:
There will be many activities during the party, so students should wear comfortable clothes and shoes! If you have any questions, please email kodiakkorner@chinookptsa.org. - 8th Grade Party Planning Committee 
Welcome 2018-2019 PTSA Board Members!
The new Chinook PTSA board was approved during Friday's General Membership meeting. The new board members for the 2018-2019 school year will be: Co-President: Nancy Gese Co-President: Rebecca Johnston Co-Secretary: Melissa Rhode Co-Secretary: Rachel Hildahl Co-Treasurer: Rachel Li Co-Treasurer: Joy Gibbs Co-VP Membership: Feng Hong Co-VP Membership: Arsenia Walters Co-VP Communications: Wendy Han Co-VP Communications: OPEN VP of Fundraising: Matt Bomberger Legislative Chair: Trinity McDermott Grants: Allison Frey Volunteer Coordinator: Linda Matsudaira BSF Rep: Kathy Green Wilson Welcome new board members! 
Jubilee REACH End of Year Celebration ATTY's
Friday, June 8: 5 - 7:30pm Tyee Middle School Jubilee REACH will be having their end of the year celebration, ATTYs on Friday June 8th from 5-7:30pm at Tyee Middle School. This is open for all students who participated in Chinook’s Jubilee sports throughout the year. What are the ATTY's? The ATTYs bring together all seven Bellevue School District Middle Schools and more than 600 students, coaches, volunteers, parents, and School District staff for a fun-filled celebration and award ceremony of competition, community, and character building. The ATTYs affirm that each student is a part of something greater than self and belong. Over 1,200 students from every ethnic, socioeconomic background and ability, participate in Jubilee REACH activities each school year. With participation, we see substantial growth in academic achievement, improved attendance, and self-confidence. This year’s activities will consist of: Surprise Guests from the Seahawks and other local sports organizations, DJ Rowzroyce, Dinner by El Gaucho, Games, Prizes, Red Carpet Experience, and Photo Booth. To register, follow the link below: https://www.jubileereach.org/attys 
UPDATE ON WALKABOUT
We are very pleased to announce that Nichole Heidrick and Kelly Olerud have graciously offered to take over as co-coordinators for Walkabout next year! A huge thank you to both Kelly and Nichole for stepping up! As a reminder, the Walkabout Program at Chinook brings teams of parents and other interested community members into Chinook during the lunches to hang out and be a friendly, positive adult presence at school. The goal is to make a positive impact on the school culture at Chinook. As an added benefit, volunteers also get to see firsthand the dynamics of middle school life. Here is the link to the Chinook PTSA webpage about Walkabout. If you are interested in learning more about the Walkabout Program or in signing up to be a volunteer in the fall, please email walkabout@chinookptsa.org. 
Fall After School Sports - Volunteer Coaches Needed!
Fall Sports Volunteers Needed! Cross Country volunteer responsibilities
Soccer volunteer responsibilities
Questions? Contact: Jorge Moreno-Nunez, Site Coach jorgem@jubileereach.org | (425) 495-2904 
Lost & Found Items
There is a huge lost and found pile in the commons. Sweatshirts, lunch boxes, water bottles and coats. Feel free to come check it out. Items will be kept until 2 weeks after school then sent to donation. 
Jubilee Service Day at Chinook
August 25, 2018 Jubilee Service Day is an annual event in August which brings together people in the eastside community to serve at local public schools and homes. Started in 2005 with one church serving at one school, this day has grown to involve over 3,000 volunteers, 22 schools and at least 25 homes in August 2018. Chinook Families can request to help out at our school if you'd like. It is particularly good for incoming 6th graders to connect with the physical school before coming for classes. |
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When you shop on AmazonSmile, the AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the purchase price of eligible products to the charitable organization of your choice. All you need to do is: 1) Start your shopping each time at smile.amazon.com 2) On your first visit to AmazonSmile (smile.amazon.com), select Chinook Middle School PTSA 2 3 115 as the charitable organization to receive donations from eligible purchases before you begin shopping. 3) Shop as you normally would. That's it! Just remember that you must start your shopping at smile.amazon.com for your purchase to be eligible for donations. For more information, visit smile.amazon.com/about |
Helpful Links
Here are some useful links: How to Report a Safety or Bullying Concern
Bullying and safety concerns can always be reported to any staff member at your school. The Bellevue School District also utilizes an anonymous reporting tool called SafeSchools Alert through which anyone can make a verbal or written report of harassment, intimidation or bullying, contact a school administrator or any staff member. Information on how to submit a report via any of these methods is available on the district website at www.bsd405.org/help/report. |
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