Lakeside Parents and Guardians Association All-School News
April 21, 2017
Hope you had a wonderful spring break!
I hope you and your students had some time to relax together over spring break. With the sun finally starting to peek through the showers, it feels like we are entering the home stretch of the school year. The PGA is abuzz with activities as we gear up for next Friday's spring tailgate, end of year parties in the Middle School, the 8th-grade celebration, senior prom, and the senior parent and guardian dinner.
On May 2, we will hold the PGA annual meeting where we will welcome the incoming PGA volunteers for the 2017-18 school year, and I will "pass the gavel" to next year's PGA President, Juiling Edmonds. I am leaving my role as PGA president in good hands with Juiling, who is the parent of both a Middle and an Upper school student, and has sat on the PGA executive committee for the past two years. It has been a pleasure to meet and work with so many wonderful parents and guardians this year. I still have two students at Lakeside, so I look forward to getting caught up with fellow parents and guardians at grade-level coffees and while timing at swim meets next fall.
Nan Robertson
PGA President, 2016-2017
Shop TODAY! The last online logowear sale is happening now! Thank you to this year's logowear team.
From left: Rosalie Gann, Julie Burgess-Dennis, Elizabeth Applegate, Sujatha Khangaokar,
and Maria Kirkpatrick.
PGA news for all grades
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Logowear online sale is happening now!
Wednesday, April 19 to Friday, April 28
To see and order any of our great products or classic essentials like hats, t-shirts, sweatshirts, pajamas, and shorts, please visit the logowear website here. Need a personalized athletic bag to start the school year? Order now to receive it in time for the fall sports season. Show your school spirit and raise funds for PGA programs at the same time. GO LIONS!
Spring tailgate next Friday
Friday, April 28, 5 p.m., US quad
The spring tailgate is only a few days away! Venture outside and enjoy free food and fun for all ages! All Lakeside Upper and Middle school students, parents, guardians, faculty, and staff are welcome and encouraged to attend. The grills and volunteers will be fired up and ready to serve burgers, hot dogs, and snacks starting at 5 p.m., just before the kick off of the varsity boys soccer game against O'Dea. A food truck will also be on campus with food available for purchase. Wear your gold lion pride t-shirts, maroon and gold, or buy some new spirit wear. The logowear team will be on hand, too! And, while supplies last, we'll be handing out free give-away items that celebrate Lakeside pride. As with all big events, we will need a few volunteers for set-up, serving, and clean-up. Invite a friend to sign-up with you, and share the shift! Please click here to sign-up today. Questions? Email tailgate committee chair, Neal Black.
Announcing proposed 2017-18 PGA executive team
The PGA nominations committee has been hard at work inviting volunteers to serve in the 2017-18 school year. We are lucky to have a generous and dedicated parent and guardian community and are happy to announce next year's proposed PGA executive team: Juling Edmonds, president; Julia Cho, president-elect; Teri Franklin, US vice president; Katie Simmons, MS vice president; Joanna Black, communications vice president; Julie Kelly, treasurer; Julie Weed, secretary; David de la Fuente, equity and inclusion vice president; Rosalie Gann, volunteer engagement vice president. The nominating committee was able to select from a talented, dedicated, and diversified pool of volunteers. Each nomination was deliberated with thoughtful, thorough, and respectful discussion.
PGA annual meeting and thank you brunch for volunteers
Tuesday, May 2, 8-10:30 a.m., US Kent Evans auditorium
All parents and guardians are invited to attend the PGA annual meeting, our final general membership meeting of the school year. We will vote on next year's proposed 2017-18 PGA board presented by the nominations committee. We will also present information about the 2017-18 PGA operating budget and PGA donations to the school. Speakers will include Bernie Noe, Alixe Callen, Elaine Christensen, and Ari Worthman. Refreshments will be available at 8 a.m. and speakers will begin at 8:15 a.m. Following the meeting, the school will host a thank you brunch for all PGA volunteers in the Refectory and Fireplace Room of the US Wright Community Center.
2017-18 PGA budget and donations to Lakeside
The PGA allocations committee is pleased to announce that for the 2017-18 school year, the PGA plans to donate $680,250 directly back to the school, an all-time high. In addition, the PGA has set aside $113,800 in funds to run its own programs next year. The $680,250 donation to the school includes a $110,000 donation to "tools for the job" to enhance student learning, $300,000 towards the school operating fund, $50,000 to improve community space for students at the Upper School, contributions to PGA endowment funds, and more. For more information on the 2017-18 PGA budget and contributions to the school, click here.
Send your congratulations to the Class of 2017 with GradGrams
Calling all friends, family members, coaches, neighbors, teammates, pets, and carpool mates of Lakeside Class of 2017. Send your sweet, funny, fond, or silly messages of congratulations to senior class members. GradGrams are short,100-word notes of congratulations. The notes are compiled, printed, and bound into a personalized booklet for each graduate, and are given at the reception following baccalaureate. This program is coordinated by Lakeside PGA, and offered free of charge. Click here to submit your note. The submission deadline is May 14.
APPLE farewell reception needs volunteers
Thursday, May 25
APPLE (Appreciative Parents Program to Laud Educators) needs your help for our farewell event! This is a time for faculty and staff to socialize before the summer break and to say goodbye to departing colleagues. Honor our wonderful faculty and staff by helping with food donations, set-up, or clean-up. Sign up online and see more details here. Thank you for your support!
Rummage Sale result
With the return of the two-day Rummage Sale including bag day, our gross sales were $66,000! Every year we pull off the sale with an impressive result! We look forward to your donations and participation for next year's Rummage Sale. Thank you to all our volunteers, before, during, after, out in front, and behind the scenes. It takes all of you to continue this unique Lakeside tradition.
The Parents and Guardians Association places a high priority on ensuring that every family can participate in the events it hosts. Confidential financial assistance is available for Parents and Guardians Association events regardless of financial aid status. If your family needs an interpreter, transportation support, or other important accommodations, for confidential assistance, please contact Jamie Asaka, director of family and student support services, at (206) 440-2901 or Latasia Lanier, family support liaison at (206) 440-2887.
Lakeside School Parents and Guardians Association 14050 1st Avenue NE, Seattle, WA 98125
email: LakesidePGA@lakesideschool.org 206-440-2740 LS PGA webpage
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