What's Next?

New families, Kindergartners, families with older siblings who need to review the Kindergarten process again... this is the place for you!

Miss the Ice cream social? Miss the playdate? No worries - here is a re-cap:

Ice Cream Social - Parents and kids walked around the school; kids ate ice-cream, got sticky and played on the playground!

First Playdate: Parents and kids walked around the school; playground, kids ate ice-cream, got sticky and played on the playground! ;)

So, what is next? What can you expect at a playdate on the playground?

When you arrive at the school, you might notice the gate appears to be locked. Never fear, as you face the playground, the gate to your left is open! Come on in, play for about 45 min and don't worry if you can't remember anyone's name. Ask questions; no question too big or too small. Last week's topics included:

1. What should I pack for lunch?
2. How does fundraising work at Bagley?
3. How many recesses are there?

Stay tuned for posts on these topics, and more.

Join us at the next playdate/s. Can't make this time? Send me an email using the form on the right and suggest other times/dates or stay tuned for an upcoming poll!

Sunday, July 14th, 3pm
Sunday, August 11th, 3pm
Sunday, August 18th, 3pm

Siblings, friends and family are welcome.

Ice Cream Social - June 5

Welcome NEW Bees!!

 Daniel Bagley PTA will be hosting an ice cream social for new Fall 2014 incoming students.

Come join us for an ice cream treat, an opportunity to meet school leaders, and a chance to view some of the classrooms.  

New Student Ice Cream Social

Wednesday June 5

6-7pm

Signs will be provided to direct you, and volunteers will be available to answer questions.

Don't forget to follow this blog and school Web site for ongoing updates about summer playground play dates and other events.

http://www.bagleykindergarten.blogspot.com

http://danielbagley.com/

Get Connected!

Get connected and stay in touch. Start now if you haven't already.

The PTA & Daniel Bagley staff communicate with parents using several different methods, and the fastest is by email - join the vlist to stay up-to-date.

The vlist is an email forum for Daniel Bagley parents that is sponsored by the PTA. It’s an easy way to stay connected and keep informed of what’s happening in and around Daniel Bagley. Join via: www.danielbagley.com/happening_vlist.htm.

Other means of communication you'll see: (Please note some of these websites are under construction during this weekend, until July 15.)

• mailings from the Seattle School Board
• the Buzz - weekly Bagley newsletters (http://www.danielbagley.com/happening.htm) emailed to the vlist, and monthly hard copies of 'The Big Buzz'
• kid mail - information from the principal, teachers and the PTA sent home in your child's backpack
• ***Daniel Bagley's website: bagleyes.seattleschools.org
• The Bagley google calendar (http://www.danielbagley.com/happening_calendar.htm) - you can add it to your google calendar, and others.
• SPS website (http://www.seattleschools.org/) - procedures, waitlist, school year calendar including early dismissals, professional development days, holidays, etc.
• The Source (https://source.seattleschools.org/pub/login/index.html) - your child's school records will be available here once you register
• Bulletin boards by the front doors
• Emails from your class parent liaison
• The reader board at the corner of 80th & Stone Ave N
• Parents at the playground/dropoff/pickup

You can also email the PTA officers with questions; their addresses are at the bottom of the page at: http://www.danielbagley.com/pta.htm

Don't forget to join the PTA and support our fantastic community! You will receive membership information just before school starts. We have reached 100 percent PTA membership for the past four years, meaning that we have had at least as many adult members of the PTA as there are students in the school. Thanks to our incredible, tireless PTA and parent volunteers, Daniel Bagley is able to offer an enhanced educational experience through programs such as classroom tutors (aides), vocal music, health and fitness, art, family fun nights, and much more.

Have a Sharpie handy?

If not, you'd better go buy some.

A lot of them. Don't wait for the fancy name label deal site ads to start showing up in your email in September...

Start writing names inside everything your new little Kindergartner is going to be bringing to Bagley. Favorite hoodie? Tag it! Camelbak? Mark it now...you know everyone else has the same one! Even those little plastic lunch box containers go missing... and even though we donate this stuff, wouldn't you rather bring it back home?

The first day of school, our Lost and Found looks like this:

Lost and Found, first day of school - Sept, 2012

And this is what it looks like a few weeks later

Kindergartener and New Family Playdates!

If you have an incoming Kindergartner or are new to Daniel Bagley Elementary, please join us for summer playdates at the Bagley playground to meet other families and make new connections.  

These are informal gatherings, but we will have current parents available to help answer any questions you may have as the new school year approaches.

Please help spread the word to new families.


Bagley Playground playdates:
Sunday, June 9th, 3pm
Sunday, July 14th, 3pm
Sunday, August 11th, 3pm
Sunday, August 18th, 3pm

Siblings, friends and family are welcome.

New Kindergartener? Get ready!

Are you a new Daniel Bagley family with a Kindergartner starting school in the Fall? This is the place to be to ask questions, read helpful posts and stories and share in the excitement with other families!

The Ice Cream Social is coming up on Wednesday June 5 at 6pm.

Stay tuned for more details. Got a question? Ask me -- just submit a confidential question using the form in the sidebar.