MISD PTSA News – April 24, 2022

4/24/2022 5:20 pm

What's New!

Ridwell Teams Up with MISD for Earth Month

For Earth Month this year, the entire MISD is collecting plastic film to keep it from our landfills by partnering with Ridwell, a pickup service helping 600+ MI families reuse and recycle things not accepted in curbside recycling bins!!

WHY? Plastic pollution has become one of the most pressing environmental issues on our planet. Ridwell’s mission is to remove as much of it as possible from the landfill AND you can help!

Did you know that plastic film CANNOT go into your recycling bin?  It must be collected and recycled by a separate facility.  During the week of APRIL 24th, all schools will have Ridwell collection bins out front for you to drop off your collected plastic film, at no charge, for them to take away and recycle properly!  You can start collecting right now for the biggest impact!

WHAT KIND OF PLASTIC FILM SHOULD I COLLECT? Great question: Pallet wrap, stretch film, dry cleaning bags, cereal bags, grape bags, bread bags, ziplock bags, newspaper bags, case overwrap, grocery bags, produce bags, product wrap, retail bags, air pillows, bubble wrap, plastic shipping envelops, bubble mailers, electronic wrap!!  Click here for more info. ALL OF THIS!! Collect it into a plastic bag and bring it to your child’s school the week off April 24th! 

MISF Spring for Schools Showcase and Auction 

April 24, 2022 | 6:45 – 8:00 pm
The Mercer Island Schools Foundation thanks you for joining us as we celebrate and support our local Mercer Island Schools. Please join us for the 2^nd Annual Spring for Schools Showcase Event! This is the Foundation’s largest fundraiser of the year and our students need YOUR support now more than ever! Get more information and register.

Island Book Night Fundraiser – May 4th

Come join your fellow MIHS families for our annual Island Book Night, a fundraiser to support the MIHS PTSA, and buy gifts for for Mother’s Day, Graduation Gifts, End-of-Year Teacher Gifts and even get a jump start on Father’s Day! 

Date/Time: May 4th, All Day. Location: Island Books – 3014 78th Ave SE, Mercer Island, WA 98040

We will be providing mimosas in the morning and nibbles and wine in the evening from 5-7 PM. Come make a social gathering out of it while fundraising for the school! A portion of all proceeds of IN-PERSON sales throughout the day will go to benefit MIHS PTSA. Please inform sales person at the register that the purchase is part of the MIHS PTSA fundraiser.

We need volunteers to help provide all the yummy goodies. Please sign up HERE.

MIPTA Council Awards

MIPTA Council Awards nominations are now open for the 2021-2022 year! The PTA Council rewards outstanding volunteers, educators, or committees for their creativity, innovation, dedication, and amazing work for our school communities. Let’s show our volunteers and educators how much we appreciate them!

To nominate an individual or group for a MI PTA Council Award, visit the Mercer Island PTA Council Awards Page. 

MIYFS Parent Survey

Mercer Island Youth and Family Services is committed to providing a healthy environment for all youth. While the majority of our youth are making healthy decisions, we continue to be concerned about those students who are using alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs. We are also concerned about our community’s mental health. As parents and guardians, we know that many of you share these concerns. Read more…

MIHS Students Take Action

Teens Helping

Donate to the purchase of necessities for family shelters and women experiencing poverty. We are currently collecting to support Jubilee Women’s Center in Seattle. Teens Helping is an organization created and run by three Mercer Island High School Juniors committed to helping other girls and women in the King County area. Click here to donate.

UNICEF Club

After viewing the recent issues in Ukraine the UNICEF Club at MIHS were deeply affected and could not sit and do nothing. We have recently started a fundraiser, run through the UNICEF Organization to raise money for children and families in Ukraine. All proceeds go directly to UNICEF to create emergency relief packages and send fresh sanitary supplies to those in need. Click here to donate.

History and Politics Club, Amnesty International Club & Philosophy Club

The History and Politics club is joining forces with Amnesty International Club and Philosophy Club to raise money for Ukrainian Refugees! The three clubs are organizing an all-island yard sale and need your help! They are accepting almost anything that you have laying around your house that you may not need anymore! Pick up will be Saturday and Sunday every weekend from now until the End of April or bins will be available to drop off items at Mercerdale Park or the South End QFC. Date of garage sale TBD. All proceeds are going to The International Rescue Committee and Yearning to Breathe Free! For more information contact Jason Zhao 206 886-8995 jason.zhao@ytbf.org ytbf.org/ukraine

The International Entrepreneurship class

We are selling custom sticker packs, designed for any college/university that is requested! All the proceeds are going to UNICEF to help Ukranian Refugees. Do you have a graduating senior? Or a love for your alma mater? These college sticker packs are handmade with tons of care, and made special for your favorite school/team for only $10 per pack! fill out this order form to indicate your customization!

 

PTSA News

Graduation Gift Ideas

Graduate Grams
It’s time to order your graduating Senior a Grad Gram, Mercer Island’s 30 year community tradition!  Each Grad Gram is printed on parchment paper, personalized with your congratulatory message and mailed on your behalf direct to the graduate’s home. Grad Grams sell for $6 each.

 

MIHS Legacy Bricks
Buy a personalized brick that will become a permanent part of Mercer Island High School at the amphitheater entrance to the commons.  The cost is $50 for a message of up to 18 characters per line (including spaces & punctuation) with two lines maximum.

Limited Edition Mercer Island Glassy Baby
Celebrate graduates with custom, limited GlassyBaby that features Mercer Island. Brought to you by Mercer Trade Inc.- the company run by MIHS’ International Entrepreneurship class.

Click here for more ideas and ordering information.

Mock SAT/ACT Tests

MIHS PTSA provides 6 testing opportunities as a chance to practice a real test, become familiar with a testing environment, and help identify which testing platform is best for each individual student. All this in a ‘Mock’ situation where tests are not recorded or submitted to any high school or college organization. This is a perfect chance to ‘try out’ these tests.

The two dates left are:

• Mock SAT – Saturday, April 23 (Review Session – May 3)

Learn more about the Mock SAT/ACT tests offered by the PTSA.

Junior Parent Volunteers Needed for Prom

Hello Junior parents! Prom is coming up on May 7 from 6:00pm-10:00pm at The 101 in Seattle. Traditionally it is the parents of the Junior class who volunteer to help put on the Senior Class prom. The theme is “Over the Garden Wall” which means lots of florals.
Our prom committee would really appreciate your help in fundraising, ticket sales, setting up and tearing down the venue for Prom. Please sign up here if you are interested in helping us out! We have 24-hour rental meaning the venue is our’s from 10 am on Saturday to 10 am on Sunday. Please make sure to provide your email so you will receive updates.

If you have any questions email Ainsley McCarthy at ainsleymccarthy861@gmail.com.

Information for MIHS Seniors and Senior Families

Senior Party Chaperones needed.  Get to help the Senior Class celebrate graduation on June 9!  Directly following the graduation ceremony, we need volunteers to chaperone Senior Party.  You can stay the entire night until 6AM or volunteer for half of the night, the first or second shift.  Yes, you can be as physically distant from your child as they’d like!  Thank you for considering.  Please contact Jody Kris at jodymkris@aol.com if you’re interested.

Caps and Gowns Orders and Yearbook Submission Information is found on our “Fall Tasks for Seniors” page.

• Senior Community Service Hours Due April 30, 2022

MIHS PTSA President Letter

Click here to read the current and past President’s letters.

 

MIHS News

Schedule This Week

This week’s schedule will be the Regular daily schedule

Principal’s Updates

Read Principal Walter Kelly’s March 11, 2022 letter.

MIHS Counseling Center

Click here to read the April 2022 Newsletter.

MIHS Drama Department presents The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

Please join the Drama department in their spring musical, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. Six quirky, funny, smart middle schoolers come together to compete in the county’s annual spelling bee. Audience members will have the opportunity to compete in the spelling bee as well! April 28th to May 7th. For more information and to buy tickets click here.

Community Opportunities

Mother + Son Game Night:  Field Day Mercer Island Boys and Girls Club  May 6, 2022, 7-9pm. It’s time to play!  Boys and their moms, join us for a fun Field-Day themed evening of sack races, dodge ball, board games, and more!  Dessert will be provided and the teen room will be open!  Laughs and memories are guaranteed so grab your mom friends and join in the fun!  Please consider bringing art supplies (tape and paper especially) to contribute to MIBGC and get a door prize ticket in return!  Click here to register for this FREE event.

 

Ergon Student Exchange – Host Family Needed!
Host an Italian student, enjoy a true cultural exchange. Your child will be invited to Italy! For more information click HERE