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March 20, 2012 at 11:56 pm #602578
wsmama3ParticipantFYI – I am on the design team and we’ve set up a google group that is open to the public.
and my direct e-mail is: robink5stem@gmail.com
You can also contact Kim or the rest of the design team at K5STEM@seattleschools.org
March 21, 2012 at 1:01 am #751971
evergreenMemberwsmama3 — how do we join the google group set up? I tried to send an email, but received a message that I don’t have permission…wait, just found them. Will try again…nope, can’t access.
March 21, 2012 at 1:06 am #751972
wsmama3ParticipantLet me know if it works!
Current web address:
http://groups.google.com/group/BorenSTEM
Current email address:
March 21, 2012 at 1:16 am #751973
OliverMemberHi,
I sent an email to the k5stem email address, but will throw out the same information here in response to the other threads mentioning the PTA and spring/summer meetings. Regarding the PTA, if we want to be able to fundraise, we need to register as a nonprofit corportation with the state and be recognized as a 501(c)(3) organization. I am a tax attorney and can help with the paperwork/process.
My son goes to Fauntleroy Childrens Center before and after school (on California across from the Fauntleroy Y). I asked and got permission to offer the center’s facilities for meetings. We have a beautiful, fenced playground with fields and playground equipement perfect for school aged kids. Since it’s fenced and secure, the kids can play and get to know each other while we use the picnic tables to discuss the more adult topics. We can also use the indoor space in the fauntleroy school house if it is raining.
If you are looking at before and after school care for next year (or even this summer) Fauntleroy Childrens’ Center is an excellent option. A school bus takes the kids to and from their regular schools, which my son thinks is a fun adventure. I think Fauntleroy will be a great compliment to the STEM program because they do a lot of art and hands on-projects and tend a near-by pea-patch.
I’ll join the google group now!
March 21, 2012 at 1:19 am #751974
evergreenMemberwsmama3 — any email sent to the google group bounces back. Additionally, google states that it is restricted group (can’t join).
March 21, 2012 at 1:48 am #751975
OliverMemberI was able to join the group.
March 21, 2012 at 2:03 am #751976
wsmama3ParticipantPTA set up can happen through PTSA – let’s start a thread on the google group to come up with a plan. In so far as registering ect… there is a rep on the design team who is with the PTSA so she can lead us in knowing the first steps.
Oliver – thanks for the heads up on being a tax attorney. You are a good person to know in the process!
Great feedback on FCC – I’ve heard great things about them.
evergreen – I’ve double checked it should be open. I’ll see if there is anything / anyone who can help me figure out how to assure your entry.
March 21, 2012 at 2:17 am #751977
MercyMoiParticipantI was able to join – thank you for setting up the group! And thanks, Oliver, for procuring meeting space for parents *and* kids. As I noted to the group, I can’t give this wholehearted brain space until we’re notified that we’re actually in the school. We’re part of that large kindergarten pool…
March 21, 2012 at 4:28 am #751978
StringCheeseParticipantwsmama,
I love your enthusiasm and energy! Please know that there are a lot of us out here who are eager to help the school become all that it can be. I hope that the design team doesn’t feel that everything has to fall on its shoulders. There are a lot of talented, eager, and interested parents out here that want to help. I hope the team can find a way to utilize all of the volunteers that didn’t fit onto the 15 person design team.
March 21, 2012 at 4:31 am #751979
evergreenMemberGot in, thank you! I’m so impressed by everyone involved. Thanks for already being a great community!
March 21, 2012 at 4:42 am #751980
wsmama3ParticipantAwesome! Thanks for letting me know evergreen.
I see this as a true community effort and the enthusiasm backing this school will make it a great space for our kids.
March 21, 2012 at 4:49 am #751981
WSBKeymasterI just spotted this thread. Will also crosspost an item to the home page to reach readers who don’t visit the Forum, after rustling up a little semi-related info tomorrow. Good luck! – TR
March 21, 2012 at 5:15 am #751982
wsmama3ParticipantThank you!
March 22, 2012 at 8:17 pm #751983
wsmama3ParticipantHere are the details on K5STEM yahoo group:
Group home page: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/K5STEM
Group email address: K5STEM@yahoogroups.com
Come join us! Google group has been deleted. Thanks!
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