Tiger Tales #20

What a wonderful way for students to learn about the market! Second grade students made items to 'sell' using pretend money. They had to market their stall, share their item(s), decide upon a price, and give back change when someone purchased their goods. It was a great learning experience and I know I came away with a lot of fun items for my office!

Winter weather continues in our region, which makes it a good time to revisit the district’s emergency closure schedule protocols and our emergency closure decision-making process. While some decisions are made for the whole district, conditions may vary across different communities, which may result in different decisions for some schools. We encourage families to make personal decisions based on their specific circumstances. Read the full article to learn more about:

• Receiving emergency communications
• Transportation during severe weather, including snow routes
• Changes to childcare options in the event of delays, closures and early dismissals
• Special circumstances like power outages

Our School Board and District Cabinet members will be visiting Medina Elementary as part of their school rounds. Parents are invited to attend, if they wish, to share thoughts, comments, and any questions. If you are interested, please come on February 11 at 8:00 for a 30-minute session.

Join us for an informative event designed to raise awareness and understanding of dyslexia. Learn about its impact, challenges, and strengths, and discover resources and strategies to support our students with dyslexia. Together, we will foster a more inclusive and supportive environment for all learners.

Thursday, February 27

6:30-8:00 p.m.

Wilburton Instructional Service Center (WISC), Rainier Room

12241 Main St, Bellevue, WA 98005

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Early Literacy and Dyslexia Screening

Understanding Dyslexia

We want to extend and huge THANK YOU to our PTA and Ms. Mitchell and Ms. McClelland for funding and organizing a visit from the author and illustrator, Vikram Madan. Mr. Madan read from one of his books, "Bobo and Pup-Pup", demonstrated drawing, shared about his life growing up in India, and answered student questions! Students loved the books and learning more about his writing process!

This is another example of ways in which the PTA supports our wonderful Medina student community. To join the PTA and learn more, please see their newsletter, The Byte.

Random Acts of Kindness Week is quickly approaching! For ideas for how to talk about this week and all the ways you can instill kindness and gratitude for your children and family at home, click here for the Random Acts of Kindness Foundation. Thank you for helping raise the wonderful and kind students we have the pleasure of teaching everyday at Medina!

Medina families are invited to join the parent/guardians and staff of Clyde on March 18th from 4:30 - 6:00 PM as they delve into conversation about Jonathan Haidt's text The Anxious Generation. Using a format similar to what the Bellevue Schools Foundation used earlier in the year, they will be discussing the impact of technology on children and how Haidt frames this as a collective action challenge.

To RSVP, please scan the QR code.

Come enjoy your morning coffee or tea and hear an engaging conversation with our district science curriculum developers! This special event will highlight elementary science learning with an exciting hands-on engineering activity that will spark creativity and curiosity.

In addition to the fun, we'll provide valuable insights into how elementary science lays the foundation for success in middle school and beyond. Learn about upcoming opportunities, key academic transitions, and how to support your child’s journey through STEM education.

📅 Date: Monday, March 31st
📍 Location: Medina Art Room
⏰ Time: 8:15am-9:15am

Bring your questions, enjoy some treats, and get ready to explore the exciting world of science and engineering! 🚀🔧

We look forward to seeing you there!

From Odle Middle School:

Odle’s Rocketry Club is hosting the 2nd Annual Rocket Round Up on February 5th. The event brings together all the BSD rocketry clubs participating in the American Rocketry Challenge and showcases student design and rocket building skills. This year we are inviting the community to the event and simultaneously raising funds for the club. Please consider joining us for a portion of the afternoon.

Bellevue PTSA Council presents Spring Into Reading in March 2025! This program celebrates the joy of reading and highlights the importance of literacy with all students across all 16 BSD elementary schools.

Spring Into Reading features 2 books that share the incredible true story of Springer, an orphaned orca calf found in the Puget Sound in 2002. Springer was rescued, rehabilitated, and returned to her home by the north end of Vancouver Island BC. Within 24 hours, she was successfully reunited with and accepted back into her pod - the first time in history!

In March, Bellevue PTSA Council will give away 1 book to each class at every school

• Preschool to 2nd grade: The Spirit of Springer (by Amanda Abler)
• 3rd to 5th grade: Orca Rescue! (by Donna Sandstrom, WLA 2025 Sasquatch Nominee)

Learn more about the March programs on the Bellevue PTSA website, here.

February:

11: School Board Visit to Medina (parents invited)

17 - 23: NO SCHOOL: Mid-winter holiday

24: School resumes

Updated 2024-2025 School Year Calendar is posted here.