Welcome to Blackwell Elementary School!

Blackwell Elementary School serves almost 600 students in grades kindergarten through sixth. Blackwell's PTSA supports the education of Blackwell's students, promotes community within Blackwell, serves the larger community surrounding Blackwell, encourages charitable giving, and works towards 100% membership.

3225 205th Place NE, Sammamish, WA 98074
Office: 425-936-2520
Attendance: 425-936-2521

Upcoming Events

May 16
Small Hands on Art presents Rio
3:30 PM
Blackwell Commons
May 16
IEP/504 Parent Support Group Meeting
7:00 - 9:00 PM
Sammamish Fire Station #82
May 17
Yo Plateau donates 20% of purchase to Blackwell when you mention Blackwell Bobcats (3rd Thursday/month)
May 18
Bobcat Strut
3:30 - 6:00 PM
May 25
No School - LEAP
May 28
No School - Memorial Day
May 31
Volunteers Appreciation Celebration
3:30 - 4:30 PM
Blackwell Commons
June 20
Small Hands on Art presents Grease
3:30 PM
Blackwell Commons
June 21
Yo Plateau donates 20% of purchase to Blackwell when you mention Blackwell Bobcats (3rd Thursday/month)
June 22
Full Day of School
(was originally scheduled as a half-day/last day)
June 25
Noon Dismissal
Last Day of School

Announcements

Boys & Girls Clubs
Summer Camps: Summer Sports Camps, Theme Camps, Day Camps, Tween Camp, and Teen Camp. Register at: www.rs.positiveplace.org or 425.836.9295.
IEP/504 Parent Support Group
May 16, 7:00 - 9:00 PM
This group allows parents to voice their experiences in confidence. We work toward collectively finding answers to questions regarding the IEP/504 process. We share resource ideas and other topics of interest of special needs children.
 
The IEP/504 Parent Support Group will be meeting on May 16 from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. at Fire Station 82 in Sammamish. If you are interested in participating in this group please contact Sue Byron at 425.836.3090.
Bobcat Strut
May 18, 3:30 - 6:00 PM
The Bobcat Strut will be held on May 18 from 3:30 - 6:00 PM. This event is wonderful for our families and friends of Blackwell students and the community. The live music and dinner after the fun-filled event of activities makes for a
wonderful way to come show our support for our school.
 
We are looking for several volunteers to help make this event successful. We will need a coordinator of these volunteers to cover all positions.
 
To volunteer, e-mail or call Jennifer Nodine: 623.628.9199 or 425.968.8149.
Lake Washington Schools Foundation
A Legacy for Learning Luncheon: Announcing the Presentation Team. Tony Ventrella, currently Media Host for the Seattle Seahawks and Seattle Sounders FC and former Sports Director for KIRO and KING TV, will provide the keynote address at the luncheon on Wednesday, May 23, 2012. Monica Hart will return for her third year as the MC, and Andy Wappler from Puget Sound Energy will round out the presentation team. They share a passion for education and will address the importance of ensuring all students have the opportunity for success: Growing tomorrow's great minds TODAY, one child at a time. You are cordially invited to the luncheon-help celebrate student achievement and provide for next year's possibilities. The luncheon is complimentary, but a donation of $150 is
suggested; donations of $350 or more will be matched at 100% by generous donors!
 
Luncheon co-chairs Tracy Hoien and Alison Johnson are still seeking volunteers to help with the event. Right now, they are recruiting table captains to fill tables of eight. If you are interested, e-mail luncheon@lwsf.org. The luncheon will be held at the brand new Lake Washington High School. To register for the luncheon on-line, click here.
 
Luncheon sponsors offset the cost of the event so that a greater portion of donations go directly to support students! Thanks to the 2012 luncheon sponsors: Platinum-Microsoft; Gold-Sodexo, Lake Washington Youth Soccer Association, Magellan Architects, and Boeing; Silver-DA Davidson, Overlake Hospital Medical Center, Passport Unlimited, Baldwin Resource Group, and Heery International.

Annual Report available online. The Foundation annual report is now available online at 2010-2011 Impact Report. Check out the impact that your donations have on the
lives of students. If you have general questions or feedback about the Foundation, please email info@lwsf.org or call 425-936-1414.
 
Lake Washington Schools Foundation raises funds to support academic excellence and success for all students in the district.
Teacher/Staff Recognition
May 20
Recognizing the remarkable impact that teachers have on students every day, Kidd Valley and Ivar's are teaming up for the ninth annual Teacher of the Year contest. All students 14 years or younger are invited to nominate their
favorite teacher(s) by filling out an entry form at any Ivar's or Kidd Valley location throughout the Puget Sound (excluding stadium locations), completing the Ivar's online form or Kidd Valley online form by May 20, 2012. Winners will be announced mid-June. The two teachers chosen as Ivar's and Kidd Valley's 2012 Teacher of the Year will receive a $500 gift certificate for classroom supplies at the store of their choice. Also, the student who nominates the winning teachers will be rewarded with an Ivar's chowder party - and a visit by Ivar's famous Dancing Clam - or Kidd Valley burger party for their entire class (with school permission)!
Ivar's Form
Kidd Valley Form
Small Hands on Art presents Grease
Rehearsals start May 30
Mr. Howie and Small Hands on Art present their final musical production of the school year: Grease. Join the Pink Ladies and the T-Birds as they sing and dance to those fun show-stopping songs. (Mr. Howie has
adapted the script to make the show appropriate for elementary students). 
Rehearsals will run May 30, June 6, 13, and 20 from 2:00-3:30 PM in the Blackwell Commons.  A final recital will take place on June 20th.  
Please complete a registration form and mail it directly to Howie.
Volunteer Appreciation Celebration and
PTSA Award Recognition
May 31
The Blackwell Staff and PTSA invite you to the Blackwell 
Volunteer Celebration! Please join us as we celebrate you, our amazing parent volunteers! Come help us recognize and honor this year’s Golden Acorn and Bronze Bobcat recipients.  The event is Thursday, May 31 from 3:30 – 4:30 pm in the Blackwell Commons. Childcare for Blackwell students will be provided by Mr. Anderson and Mr. Brewer. We’ll have popcorn for the kids for an afterschool snack.

We appreciate all that you do for our Blackwell community!
Volunteer Needed for Directory
Most people find our student directory, which is produced through the PTSA, a valuable resource. We are searching for a volunteer to coordinate the directory for next year as our current, fabulous volunteers are moving on to new
projects. The new coordinator will receive training and will need to be ready to roll by Business Day on Wednesday, August 22, 2012. The project takes about six weeks with an October delivery date.
Contact Julie Sanders, VP of Communications to volunteer.
Reflections 2012 Chair Needed
The PTSA is looking for a Reflections Chair for next year. The theme is "The Magic of a Moment ..." It's a very rewarding and fun event to chair. Please contact any of the PTSA officers if you are interested.
Before and After School Programs
2011-2012 School Year
Looking for some enrichment for your student's  education? Contact Nikki Balt with  questions, suggestions, and comments. Extracurricular options include Spanish,  French, Mandarin, and Arabic language study, Art, Drama, Chess, Science, and  Runing Club. Forms for extracurricular programs are on the Extracurricular Activities page.
Financial Help Available
If you, or someone you know, is struggling to make ends meet, Blackwell has put together a list of resources to help you and your student. Please visit our Community Resources page for details. Additionally, Blackwell's counselor, Laura Tremblay, is available to provide confidential assistance and support for all Blackwell families. Help is just a phone call or e-mail away.