NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS 

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Woodridge at the Mariners Fundraiser!

 

 

Get your tickets for the Woodridge at the Mariners Fundraiser - FRIDAY, JUNE 14th - 7:10 P.M.
Do you love the Seattle Mariners? Do you want to see a game with all of your friends from school? Get your tickets now for the Woodridge at the Mariners fundraiser.
The Seattle Mariners are extending a discount ticket offer to the students, parents, faculty and staff at our school! Enjoy a special outing with your friends and family members!
RANGERS VS. MARINERS
FRIDAY, JUNE 14th - 7:10 P.M.
MAIN LEVEL SEATS - $25
Bring out your family and friends and join our school at T-Mobile Park to watch some exciting Major League Baseball action. We have a large block of seats reserved for the game, so order your seats now and join us for some fun at the ballpark.
This special offer is for all students and their families. If you would like to sit with another family, please place one order for the entire group. Orders are filled on a first come first serve basis and are based on availability.
Watch for our school’s name on the video board at the end of the 3rd inning for our special welcome to T-Mobile Park.
To order tickets, please visit the site below:
https://www.woodridgeptsa.org/packet/82437663

Deadline to order is 5/10/2024
Questions? Contact Allison Lee at secretary@woodridgeptsa.org

 

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Makerspace Donations Needed

Please drop off only used and clean items that we could turn into something new.

You (or your child) can drop off the supplies at the Front Office.

 

 

We are looking for the following items:

 

Cardboard: tubes, boxes, cartons, packaging
Art Supplies: pipe cleaners, lace, paper, fabric, clay, ribbon, buttons, felt, yarn, craft sticks
Plastic: containers, lids, tubing, spools
Other: thin wood, corkboard/corks, Legos® (used), blocks (used)

 

We also have an Amazon Wish List!

Click HERE

 

Thanks for your help!

 

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Math Kangaroo Competition

 

Last week about 50 Woodridge students competed in Math Kangaroo, a national math competition! Results will be posted to the Math Kangaroo website by June. Registration for next year's competition will be open in the fall and will be announced through the PTSA email newsletter!

 

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Clothing Donations Needed for Woodridge!

 

 

The Woodridge health office could use donations of size Small girls pants and undies for some of our kindergarten and preschoolers. 

 

Please drop off your donations in the front office.
Thank you!

 

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After School Chess- Winter Session

 

Join Chess Wizards for their spring session.

This after-school program at Woodridge runs on Tuesdays from April 16 - June 11.
Cost: $216.
Ages: K-5
Register at www.chesswizards.com

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Afterschool STEAM Building with LEGO Technic Tools

 

We had a successful winter session with Ms. Jennie. Class was filled within 24 hours. Please sign up ASAP if you are interested.

04/15/2024 - 06/10/2024
Time: Mondays 03:30 PM - 04:30 PM
Grades: K-5th
(Skip day 5/27)
Price: $220

 

Register HERE

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Right at School - After School Electives

Chess Scholars

Grades K-8

Mondays 3:50pm to 4:50pm

9 sessions (No class 4/8, 5/27)

$214.00

 

Sports Play - Kidokinetics North Seattle

Grades K-5

Wednesdays 1:35pm to 2:35pm

10 sessions (No class 4/10)

$313.00

 

Clay Figurine - American Academy of Fine Arts

Grades K-5

Fridays 3:50pm to 4:50pm

10 sessions (No class 4/12)

$375.00

 

Register HERE (registration closes April 5th at 11:59pm)

Form more information, email Right at School or call 855-287-2466   

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Girls on the Run

 

Woodridge 4th – 5th Grade Girls! 10-week season: March 25th through the week of May 20th Celebratory regional 5K event at Renton Memorial Stadium on May 19th Connection and teamwork build confident and resilient girls.

Girls on the Run provides a safe and inclusive space to thrive and flourish—register your girl today!

 

All levels of walking/running/moving welcome!

 

More Information & Registration: https://www.gotrpugetsound.org/programs

 

Questions? Email Cheri Bortleson

 

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Debate Afterschool Class for 3rd to 5th Graders

 

Join the Woodridge debate program for 3rd to 5th graders! Debates can help students develop skills including Confidence, Organization and structure, Problem-solving, Innovative thinking, Creativity, and Public speaking. Dates: Fridays, 3:30 to 5:00 pm Location: Woodridge Elementary Starts March 29 and continues to May 24 (no class on April 12) Price: $350 Only 8 spots! Sign up now!

 

Register HERE.

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Spring Art afterschool program with CreArt

 

 In this session, we will explore Romero Britto mosaics, create vivid oil pastel wicks, design blue pottery pots, play with complementary colors, mold clay coil treats, paint with Starry Night strokes, sketch pet portraits, and experiment with foam prints. Join us for a season of artistic discovery and expression with all new themes and projects!

 

One parent volunteer is required, your child can enroll for free. If interested, email Fatima.

 

 Register HERE.

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Spanish Immersion After School Class

 

 

Come and join us in a bilingual, multicultural education which opens doors and minds to the world. The class is taught by an experienced teacher using the curriculum that is carefully designed by language experts in the field. Total Physical Response Activities, Songs, Games, Crafts and Culture. Inspired by the Montessori system, groups are organized by language level and age and work in groups or one-to-one to maximize learning outcomes.

Beginners/Intermediate welcome!

SPANISH Fridays 3:35-4:35 PM 3/1/2024– 5/31/2024 (12 sessions, No class: Mar 22, Apr 12)

Tuition: $365 One parent volunteer is required - your child enrolls for FREE!

 

Click HERE to register.

 

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Afterschool Scratch Class Grade 3rd-5th

 

 

Unleash your creativity with Scratch, a fun drag-and-drop coding tool. Learn coding basics like loops and variables if you're new, or explore advanced concepts like functions and game physics if you're returning. Build exciting games, animations, and story projects, like the Greedy Birds! SCRATCH: GAME DEVELOPMENT Grades 3-5 Mon, 3:30 PM-4:30 PM Apr 15 - Jun 17 no class on May 27 $225 / 9-week session One parent volunteer is required, your child can enroll for free.

If interested, email here: info@codingwithkids.com

 

Sign Up HERE

 

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 Afterschool Robotics Class Grade K-2nd

 

 

 

LITTLE CODERS: INTRO TO ROBOTICS

Grades K-2

Thu, 3:30 PM-4:30 PM Apr 18 - Jun 13 $235 / 9-week session

In this course, students use visual programming to learn computational thinking and core coding concepts, such as code structure, variables, and loops. Engaging activities boost problem-solving and creativity. They code robots for tasks like navigating mazes, detecting obstacles, playing music, and more.

 

Register HERE

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Chinook PTSA - Fall 2024

 

 

Chinook PTSA is beginning its search for rising 5th grade caregivers who would like to join our PTSA Board or Chair one of the committees. I know with the year ending and the finish line in sight, it's hard to think of volunteering for the next year. However, my ask is simply if you have any interest to reach out to me to discuss what is available. As you all know, the PTSA for middle school isn't as time consuming as it is in elementary. At Chinook we are fortunate that many of our heavy lifting roles are already filled, but we do have some positions that we would love to have incoming 6th grade caregivers be a part of. Please reach out to me, Debbie, at President@chinookptsa.org for more information. I promise...no hard sell, just a conversation about what is available. Thank you so much and congrats 5th grade caregivers on crossing that elementary finish line for your child!

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 T.F.I.F

 

 

The Future Is Female is a student led non-profit that teaches students of all ages the fundamentals to many different STEM topics. We will be hosting FREE weekly classes for school students on introductory and advanced topics including coding, machine learning, business, finance, artificial intelligence, and much more. Our mission is to empower women and non-binary people in these fields, raising awareness to gaps in educational opportunities.

 

For sign up information, contact s-suranas@bsd405.org.

 

You can visit our website at https://femalefuture.wixsite.com/the-future-is-female.

 

 

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BHS Band Fill the Truck Event 4/20/24

 

Spring cleaning got you clearing out clutter? We got you!

THE GOODWILL TRUCK IS COMING TO BELLEVUE HIGH SCHOOL ON SATURDAY April 20th.
Bellevue High School Lower Parking Lot
Saturday, April 20th, 9am – 12pm.

Help the Bellevue High School Band Boosters raise money by cleaning out your closets and garage. Goodwill is bringing a truck to BHS on Saturday, April 20th to accept donations of used goods. Normally, Goodwill does not pay when you donate your stuff, but they have a special program for schools. The more trucks we can fill, the more money to support the Bellevue High Band (and you'll get a donation tax receipt).
Please note that items CANNOT be any bigger than an end table. Additional exclusions at http://www.seattlegoodwill.org/donate/donate-items/donation-guidelines

*This is a fundraiser for the Bellevue High Band Boosters

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Mercer Island Bluebirds Track and Field

 

 

USATF certified Mercer Island Bluebirds Track and Field team practices-
Tuesday and Thursday 4:30pm-5:30pm at Luther Burbank Park
Saturday 8:30-9:45am at Islander Middle School
Ages K-8th are welcome, for more info go to www.mibluebirds.com

 

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Let me Run

 

 

Let me run for 3rd-5th grade boys is coming back to Woodridge this spring!
Dates: 4/18 - 6/6 (6/9 5K)
Time: Mondays and Thursdays 3:30 - 5:00 pm
Still need ONE assistant coach for Mondays. (You will get $50 off)

 

Register HERE

 

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SPRING GIRLS BASKETBALL - STARTING MARCH 21st!

 

 

Starting March 21^st, join us at the Tyee Middle School Gym for Spring Skills Training.  Our coaches will help the girls work on their basketball skills and organize scrimmages.  The fee is $150 and it is open to girls of all experience levels in 2nd – 8th grade that eventually will go to Newport High School!   Most sessions will be on Tue/Thu and it runs through May 30^th.  Based on skill level, there will be 2 time slots:

• 6:15-7:45pm:  Beginner/Intermediate skill level
• 7:45-9:15pm:  Advanced skill level

 

Email newportgirlsselectbasketball@gmail.com for more details on how to register.

 

For more information, click HERE

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4th - 5th Grade Spring BGCB Volleyball Team

 

 

I will be coaching a 4th and 5th grade co-ed volleyball team through BGCB. Please ask to be on Dawn Novak's team to gather as many Woodridge students together as possible. No experience required. email Dawn if you have questions. This league includes one game and a one-hour practice each week. Practices will begin the week of April 17th and run on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays. Practice days and times WILL NOT be known until the April 5th. Games will begin Saturday, April 22nd-June 10th.

 

For more information, check out https://www.bgcbellevue.org/Programs/Athletics/Spring-Volleyball

or email Dawn 

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 Bellevue Lacrosse

 

Registration now open for Spring 2024 Season.

 

For more information, go to:

www.BELLEVUEGIRLSLAX.com 

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 Bellevue Girls Basketball Summer Camp

 

 

 

Registration is now open for the Bellevue Girls Basketball Summer Camp, which will be held 7/9-7/11 at Chinook Middle School!

 

Our BHS Women's Basketball Players & Coaching Staff will run the 3-day camp and we'll have two sessions per day*

• K-3rd Grade 9am-11:30am
• 4th-8th Grade 12-3pm

*Please register for the grade your daughter will be attending in the Fall.

 

This is always a fun experience for everyone involved! See attached flyer for details and contact Courtney Tucker at courtney.p.tucker@gmail.com if you have any questions.

 

Register here: https://www.bellevuegirlsbasketball.org/summercamp

 

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 Bellevue United Soccer Registration

 

Registration for Select/XL tryouts, Juniors, and Fall Rec is now open!

BUFC Select teams and BUFC/MIFC XL program provide Select and Premier level play for boys and girls U10-U15. Select has Summer/fall and winter/spring sessions, XL is year round. Tryouts begin May 2nd, full schedule HERE

BUFC Juniors program provides higher level coaching for boys and girls U8-U9. The summer/fall session starts in June.

BUFC provides Rec soccer for boys and girls ages 5-18.  The focus of the program is skill development and having fun.  Rec soccer is broken into these categories:  Micro (U6-U7), Mod (U8-U12) and Full – Field (U13-U18).  

Learn more at https://www.bellevueunitedfc.org/

Register HERE

Deadline to register is May 15th and everyone registered prior will be entered to win two Sounders tickets.

 

 

 

 

 

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Wise Camps - Summer Camps

 

 

 

 

Click HERE to find out!

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J Kids Sports: Youth Sports Program

 

 

Come to the J the third Sunday of each month from 2-3 pm to play some of your favorite childhood sports with other families! All ages 4 and up are welcome and all equipment is provided. We will be kicking it off on Sunday, April 21, at 2 pm in the SJCC gym with a friendly game of family dodgeball! The cost is $15/family. Register here>>

 

we are partnering with Gymnastics East to offer Gymnastics Day on May 5 at 2 pm at the Bellevue Gymnastics East, where kids in pre-k to 8^th grade will get hands-on experience and instruction from some of the best gymnastics instructors in the Seattle area! Register here>>

 

The following J Kids Sports leagues are available 2024/2025:
• Fall Soccer League - Sep 8- Oct 20, games + practices on Sundays
• Winter Basketball League - Jan 5- Mar 9, games + practices on Sundays
• Spring T-Ball/Baseball League - Apr 5- Jun 17, games + practices on Sundays

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Join Cub Scouts!

Is your student interested in learning more about Cub Scouts at Woodridge? All returning and interested scouts (boys and girls, grades K through 5) are invited to join the Cub Scout Pack 643. Meetings are held once a month in the Woodridge Cafe.

 

You can email pack634bellevue@gmail.com to find out more.

 

All are welcome!

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