Bagley T-shirts!

Hi Bees!!

I am passing some information on to you regarding T-shirt sales which will be available on the next few Playdates, as follows:
We will have children sizes s, m and l for sale. The price is 10.00. Cash or check made out to DBPTA. I will have shirts for sale on August11th, Sept 3rd and before the jogathon.

We will have a special order form go out in October for adult sizes and other options.

People are welcome to email me with questions
Beebedoula@yahoo.com

Thanks
Nadine Beebe
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Enjoy the rest of your summer and contact us if you have questions!

Bee in the Parade with Bagley!!

It's parade week!  Hope your bikes are ready and Bagley t-shirts on on hand.

The parade is one of the largest Kiddie Parades during the Seafair season which means parking and traffic are bad in the area.  You can either park near the start of the parade and our meeting area (95th & Greenwood) or near the end of the parade route (85th & 6th Avenue NW).

For those new to the Bagley community, this a super fun way to meet other Bagley bees before the school year.  We gather for the parade, decorate our bikes with black & yellow streamers and then we "march" in down the parade route handing out candy.  The parade starts at 6pm and we are generally up towards the front.  

Here are the details:

Date:  Wednesday, July 25
Meeting Time:   5:15-5:45 (decorate bikes, get lined up
Meeting Location:  Church parking lot on the NW corner of 95th & Greenwood (look for Keri, the organizer, in the Bee Costume)
What to Bring:  Bikes, helmets, bagley shirts, sunscreen,canvas shopping bags for handing out candy,  additional black & gold decorations (optional) ...water bottles suggested too ;)
What Will Be Provided:  Black & yellow streamers, candy to hand out

The weather looks like it will be good!  Here's to a fun-filled Wednesday night!

Thanks!

Get ready to Play.....(and Pay)

A reminder, this afternoon is a Bagley Playdate!

Another not so fun reminder.... next week you will receive information about paying for full-day kindergarten!

From the SPS website:

Full Day Kindergarten for school year 2013-14 

The rate for school year is $3,110.00 per year, or ten $311.00 monthly installment.  

       

During the week of July 15-19, 2013, Accounting Services will mail a financial packet with agreements and forms to every enrolled kindergarten student’s household.  The agreements and forms should be completed and returned  to SPS Accounting Services by 8/8/2013. 

Do 'Not' send in a SY 2013-2014 full day kindergarten program participation payment without your signed agreement and forms.

           

More info here

http://www.seattleschools.org/modules/cms/pages.phtml?sessionid=b1f5690c177c7beb066ad2197ab17a06&pageid=222322&sessionid=b1f5690c177c7beb066ad2197ab17a06

Playdates at the Bagley Playground, welcome night and more!

Ok, Really, there is no "more". Just welcome night and playdates....

The next play date is coming up this Sunday, July 14, at 3pm.

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.

Mark your calendars!

Sunday, July 14th, 3pm -the portable installation may not be complete so there may be some areas of the playground roped off - but still lots of room to play)

August playdates - A rep from the PTA will plan to attend a couple of the playdates to sell Bagley Bee t-shirts!! Bring cash or checkbook. There will also be a parent/ PTA representative available at these August playdates to answer questions about special education at Bagley.

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

New playdate added!  August 29th, 6-7pm Principal Erika Ayer will attend.  The building will not be open during these playdates.

And.....drumroll please......

Wecome night, Sept. 3rd, 6-7:15pm. 

Head Start on School Supplies

Sure, Summer has just started, but it is never too early to start watching for sales for the back-to-school must-haves.

Official lists of school supplies can be found here:
http://bagleyes.seattleschools.org/

The supply letter for all K/1 classes (Contemporary and Montessori) is detailed below:

Each teacher on the K-1 team will take care of purchasing the bulk of the student / classroom supplies necessary to begin the school year. Over the years we have found this to be the most cost effective way to buy our materials. It is also nice for the students to begin the year with the exact same supplies, in order to avoid unnecessary conflicts and hurt feelings. These items will vary slightly for each teacher, but they consist of things such as: pencils, pencil grips, glue sticks, markers, name tags, binders, folders, tissue boxes, etc.

The cost will be $25 for class room supplies per child. There will also be an
Art Class supply charge of $5 per child for the year. So we will collect the total in a $30 payment of cash or a check: payable to Daniel Bagley Elementary, during the first 2 weeks of school. (If you can give extra for our scholarship fund, terrific! If you will need a scholarship, no problem…just ask!)
 
Some personal items your child will need are:
1. a full size back pack,
2. a reusable lunch box or lunch bag, and
3. a full change of clothing in a Ziploc bag
* Please bring these labeled items on the fist day of school.

To share with the class please send:
1. 1 box of tissues
2. 1 package of Post-its (we use all sizes, so any will do)
3. 1 pack of black permanent Sharpie markers
4. 1 container of Baby or Clorox bleach wipes


Other items you may wish to think about stocking up on:

• Fall clothing backup items (lightweight rain gear etc.)
• Ziplocs/baggies or reusable containers such as Re-pac bags
• Juice/milk boxes, cracker packs, and other lunch box goodies for those rushed days
• Lunch boxes and water bottles and backpacks - search for discount codes such as Lands End Friends and Family, usually have up to 30% off plus free shipping!
• All the items on the classroom supplies lists (posted at http://bagleyes.seattleschools.org)
• Bulk sized snacks for when it's your week to supply snack for the whole class - you will be asked by your teacher to sign up for one or two snack weeks, at welcome night or curriculum night. 
• Water bottles - for lunch box and for classroom/in-class snack time

Questions and suggestions? Contact me!

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.