Island Park Spring Party - TEACHER FEATURES
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Island Park HIH 50's Sock Hop, Featuring The Raretones!
Yes, it's true! Hopping and bopping to the live music of The Raretones is worth a million
bucks! Families with more than one child can all attend for $50 ($55 at the door). Buy your
ticket today at the reduced price! Your ticket price also includes ice cream floats and popcorn,
just the right accompaniments to sip and munch as you groove to the tunes. The Raretones
features Island Park's Susan and Andy Hamp. The talented Hamps both sing in this group, well
known in the Seattle area. Your evening in the Island Park Multipurpose Room will be filled
with nonstop hits from the past. Of course, Elvis will be there as well to pose for photos with
you and your jiving kids. This muscial event is also a fundraiser for our Learning Support
Instructional Assistants' program, and is the 'teacher feature' for the second grade teachers,
with generous assistance from other IP teachers and staff who drop by to lend a hand, serve
floats, hand out popcorn, and twist with kids on the dance floor. Dig out your poodle skirts,
bobby socks, leather jackets, blue jeans, and loafers and join us at the Hop!!
Restrictions: April 24, 2015 6:30-8:30
$25 SINGLE CHILD
$50 TWO+ CHILDREN
Donors: Ashley Bossie, Diana Low, Kate Lepp, Kelly Rorem, Shelley Wangen and Samantha Moseley
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Group Playdate at Luther Burbank with the PLP Team!
Group Playdate in the Park with Ms. Kenyon, Mrs. Jones, Ms. Dawn, Ms. Charlene, and Ms.
Jenna at Luther Burbank Park on Wednesday, May 13th from 2:30-4:30 pm. Parents may
purchase a space at the playdate for $30, drop their child off at Luther Burbank at 2:30 and
pick up at 4:30. Kids will explore the park, play on the playground, and have a snack together.
What a nice way to celebrate the school year. All kids welcome - Join us!
Restrictions: May 13th 2:30-4:30
$30 PER CHILD
Donors: Christine Kenyon, Kathy Jones, and PLP Team: Ms. Dawn, Ms. Charlene, Ms. Jenna
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Meet your Aljoya pen pal for lunch with Ms. Oliveira &
Ms. Liana!
A special opportunity for your child to meet their Aljoya pen pal for lunch! Put a face to a
name and spend personal time getting to know your grandparent pen pal. Mrs. Oliveira and
Ms. Liana, our school counselor, will take two kids to Starbucks for a special treat, walk over to
Oh! Chocolate to get a chocolate goodie for their pen pal and then enjoy lunch with their pen
pal at Aljoya. While everyone gets a pen pal, only these special kids will have the opportunity
to spend quality time getting to know their pal. May 16th from 11AM to 1:30PM. Parents will
drop off kids at Starbucks and pick them up at Aljoya.
Restrictions: May 16th 11:00-1:30
PRICELESS
Donors: Lindsay Oliveira & Ms. Liana
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Happy Birthday Singing Telegram By Mr. and Mrs. Hamp
Make your son/daughter's birthday one to remember! Bid for your son/daughter to receive a
unique singing telegram by the fantastic singing duo of Mr. and Mrs. Hamp, delivered with a
smile to their classroom.
Restrictions: Must be used between April 1, 2015 and March 31, 2016 (during school day).
$25 A SONG
Donors: Mr. & Mrs. Hamp.
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Hike and Dinner with Mrs. Berkshire in Dragon Park
(partnering with Ms. Sundholm).
Three (3) lucky kids from Ms. Berkshire's class will join together with Mrs. Sundholm and 3 kids
from her class, for a fun filled afternoon with friends and their favorite teacher! Enjoy a hike to
the park and cookout complete with hot dogs and s’mores! While at the park, make your own
birdhouse and play on the playground. 4:30-6 PM on a mutually agreeable date in April or May
2015. Bidding starts at $50 – Get a group of your child’s friends together to purchase this
priceless outing or buy it for your child and let them pick the friends! Highest bid wins!
Restrictions: 4:30-6 PM on a mutually agreeable date in April or May 2015
Donors: Jeanne Berkshire and Kerry Sundholm
$ PRICELESS
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Hike and Dinner with Mrs. Sundholm (partnering with
Mrs. Berkshire) in Dragon Park.
Three (3) lucky kids from Ms. Sundholm's class will join together with Mrs. Berkshire and 3 kids
from her class, for a fun filled afternoon with friends and their favorite teacher! Enjoy a hike to
the park and cookout complete with hot dogs and s’mores! While at the park, make your own
birdhouse and play on the playground. 4:30-6 PM on a mutually agreeable date in April or May
2015. Bidding starts at $50 – Get a group of your child’s friends together to purchase this
priceless outing or buy it for your child and let them pick the friends! Highest bid wins!
Restrictions: 4:30-6 PM on a mutually agreeable date in April or May 2015
Donors: Jeanne Berkshire and Kerry Sundholm
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$ PRICELESS
Pottery Painting and ice cream for two kids with Ms.
Jarnigan (paired with Ms. deStwolinski)
A special outing with your wonderful kindergarten teacher, Ms. Jarnigan (paired with Ms.
deStwolinski)! Come paint pottery and enjoy ice cream at Crossroads mall. A memory and
keepsake of this special first year of school! Two kids from Ms. Jarnigan’s class along with two
from Mrs. D’s class will meet at the mall for 2 hours on a weekend afternoon (date TBD with
teacher & winning parent(s)). Parent drops off and picks up their child at the mall. Bidding
starts at $50. Highest bid wins! Pair up with a friend and make a bid! Or buy it for your child
and let them pick the friend to take!
Restrictions: Date TBD with teacher & winning parent(s)
Donors: Sharon Jarnigan & Lori deStwolinski
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$ PRICELESS
Pottery Painting and ice cream for two kids with Ms.
deStwolinski (paired with Ms. Jarnigan)
A special outing with your wonderful kindergarten teacher, Ms. deStwolinski (paired with Ms.
Jarnigan)! Come paint pottery and enjoy ice cream at Crossroads mall. A memory and
keepsake of this special first year of school! Two kids from Ms. deStwolinki's class along with
two from Ms. Jarnigan’s class will meet at the mall for 2 hours on a weekend afternoon (date
TBD with teacher & winning parent(s)). Parent drops off and picks up their child at the mall.
Bidding starts at $50. Highest bid wins! Pair up with a friend and make a bid! Or buy it for your
child and let them pick the friend to take!
Restrictions: Date TBD with teacher & winning parent(s)
Donors: Lori deStwolinski and Sharon Jarnigan
$ PRICELESS
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Island Books & Baskin Robbins outing with Ms. Vetter,
Ms. Bond, Ms. Nielsen & Ms. Christofferson
A special outing with Ms. Vetter, Ms. Bond, Ms. Nielsen & Ms. Christofferson to Island Books
to pick out one book (per child) followed by a yummy treat at Baskin Robbins. One lucky kid
from each 1st grade class gets to bring a friend for a fun-filled outing with the incredible first
grade teachers! Event to occur on Wednesday, April 15th from 2:30-4pm. Parents will drop off
their child at Island Books at 2:30pm and pick up at Baskin Robbins at 4pm. Students will walk
with the teachers from Island Books to Baskin Robbins. Bidding starts at $50. Highest bid wins!
Restrictions: April 15th 2:30-4:00
Donors: Jan Vetter, Monica Bond, Beth Nielsen & Beth Christofferson
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$ PRICELESS
Island Books & Baskin Robbins outing with Ms.
Sandstrom & Ms. Wotipka!
A special outing to pick out one book from their fantastic selection at Island Books followed by
a yummy treat at Baskin Robbins. 2 lucky kids will have a fun-filled outing with Ms. Sandstrom
and Ms Wotipka. 1.5 hours on a mutually agreed upon weekday afternoon. Parent drops off at
Island Books and picks up at Baskin Robbins. Bidding starts at $50. Highest bid wins! Pair up
with a friend and bid or buy it for your child and let them pick the friend!
Restrictions: 1.5 hours on a mutually agreed upon weekday afternoon
Donors: Cheryl Sandstrom & Libby Wotipka
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$PRICELESS
Pottery Painting & Ice Cream with Ms. Kerby!
Love art and ice cream? This teacher feature is for you! Ms. Kerby will take 2 kids to paint
pottery and enjoy ice cream at Crossroads Mall. A wonderful opportunity to enjoy Ms. Kerby in
a fun and delicious atmosphere! 2 hours on a weekend afternoon (to be agreed upon by Ms.
Kerby and winning parent). Parent drops off and picks up their child at the mall. Bidding starts
at $50. Pair up with a friend and make a bid!
Restrictions: 2 hours on a mutually agreed upon weekend afternoon
Donors: Amy Kerby
$ PRICELESS
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Take a Hike with Mr. & Mrs. Hamp!
“Take a Hike” with Mr. and Mrs. Hamp. Up to 4 lucky kids will get to take a hike through
Pioneer Park with a 42 year resident of Mercer Island! Explore Mr. and Mrs. Hamp’s favorite
locations within the park ending at YoMercer for a tasty treat. 2 hours on a weekend or
summer day. Parents drop off and pick up at Yo Mercer. Bidding starts at $50. Get together
with another parent or two and go in on this fun day, or 'win' on your own and invite friends!
Restrictions: 2 hours on a weekend or summer day
Donors: Mr. & Mrs. Hamp
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$ PRICELESS
5th Grade pizza & K'nect Party!
Come play with fellow 5th grade friends in the MPR on June 11th from 3:30-5:30! Hosted by
the Learning Support Parapros (lead by Heide Arvish and Kristin Brintnall). Enjoy pizza and fun
with K'nect. A great way to celebrate friends and staff at the end of the year. (This is a
separate party from the 5th-grade year-end party that will take place during the school day).
Restrictions: June 11th 3:30-5:30
Donors: Heidi Arvish
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$50/child
Crafting with Ms. Kristin and Mrs. Kerby
Spend an afternoon with Mrs. Kerby and Ms. Kristin creating 3 craft items, one of which will be
a pillowcase. Available to 4 kids. To take place on a mutually agreed upon Wednesday
afternoon from 2:30-4:00. Get together with a friend or two and go in on this fun afternoon
for your kids - or win on your own and let your kid choose who he/she brings!
Restrictions: To take place on a mutually agreed upon Wednesday afternoon from 2:30-4:00
Donors: Amy Kerby and Kristin Brintnall
$ PRICELESS
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Island Park Summer Reading Fun!
Love to Read? Summertime is the perfect time to catch up with all your favorite authors, or
discover a new one to love! Meet with our Librarian, Ms. Grant, and spend time choosing 30
books for a customized summer reading list!
Restrictions: During last week of school. Time agreed upon by Ms. Grant & winning student.
Donors: Cathy Grant
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$ PRICELESS
Party like it's the 80's Baby!!
It’s the 80's Baby!!! You know it - best decade of the 20th century! Don't miss the party of the
year! Get out your baggy sweaters, spandex, parachute pants, acid washed jeans and pumps!
And don't forget the big hair - you know you want to! Come party to the likes of MJ, Madonna,
Prince, George Michael, Cyndi Lauper and Culture Club. Saturday June 6th 7:00-10:00 pm
hosted by the Smith, Poll, Van Blerkom, Katz and Garr families (party to take place at the home
of Mindy and Jonathan Smith). $50pp for the first 60 people to sign up! Please print your email
address on the bid sheet so we can get in touch!
Restrictions: June 6th 7-10pm 60 people max
$50/PERSON
Donors: Amanda & Lee Van Blerkom, Beth & Jeff Garr, Eydie & Craig Katz, Mindy & Jonathan Smith, and Rica &
Billy Poll
We look forward to seeing you!