2007 – 2008 School Calendar

October		1–26	Developmental Reading Assessment (DRA), Grade 2
		10	PTA Board Meeting – 7:00 pm Board meetings are open to anyone.
		12	No School – Professional Development Day
		20	Husky Parking at Montlake School Fundraiser on home UW football games; contact Jim Moore to volunteer.
		27	Husky Parking
		31	Dismissal at 1:10
		––	Annual Fund Kick-Off (throughout October) Our largest fundraiser and the key to continued excellence at Montlake, e.g. funding extra teachers to reduce class size. Please give generously!

November		7	Math Night / Pizza Night Bring a pizza or salad to share - the PTA will provide drinks and tableware. A great opportunity to meet other Montlake School families.
		12	No School – Veterans Day
		13–20	Dismissal at 1:10 for Parent-Teacher Conferences Parents are scheduled for a time to meet with their child’s teacher to see their report card, discuss progress, and ask questions.
		14	PTA Board Meeting – 7:00 pm
		17	Husky Parking
		21	Dismissal at 2:10
		22, 23	No School – Thanksgiving Holiday
		24	Husky Parking

December		8	Holiday Evergreen Sale Pick-Up – 10am - 2pm Order your holiday tree or greenery by Nov 29 at 4pm. Fun community event, and all proceeds benefit the PTA.
		12	PTA Board Meeting – 7:00 pm
		21	Dismissal at 2:10
		24–31	No School – Winter Break (through Jan 4th)

January		1–4	No School – Winter Break
		9	PTA Board Meeting – 7:00 pm
		16	PTA General Meeting – 7:00 pm
		21	No School – Martin Luther King Jr. Day
		28	No School – Day Between Semesters

February		6	Dismissal at 1:10
		13	PTA Board Meeting – 7:00 pm
		18–22	No School – President’s Day and Mid-Winter Break

March		5	Dismissal at 1:10
		12	PTA Board Meeting – 7:00 pm
		20	Game Night
		21	No School – Professional Development Day
		25–28	Camp Orkila, 4th & 5th graders
		31	No School – Spring Break (though Apr 4)

April		1–4	No School – Spring Break
		9	PTA Board Meeting – 7:00 pm
		14–30	WASL – 3rd, 4th and 5th grade testing (through May 2)
		16	PTA General Meeting – 7:00 pm
		26	Montlake School Auction The second of the big PTA fundraisers. This is an adult only event. All parents are asked to help procure items. There are many great items to bid on, including priceless class art projects.

May		1–2	WASL – 3rd, 4th and 5th grade testing (continued)
		5–30	Developmental Reading Assessment (DRA), Grades K–2
		14	PTA Board Meeting – 7:00 pm
		21	Dismissal at 1:10
		22	Art Walk – 5:00 pm Montlake student art is displayed in the school and in local businesses, along with artist bios. Fun event for the whole family.
		26	No School – Memorial Day

June		10, 12	Shakespeare Performance – 6:00 pm (* tentative dates)
		11	PTA Board Meeting – 7:00 pm
		13	Carnival – 5:00 pm Fun-filled family event at the Montlake Playfield, including rides and games, performers, BBQ dinner, bake sale and raffle.
		16	Awards Assembly – 2:10 pm (* tentative date and time)
		16	5th Grade Graduation – 5:30 pm
		17	Field Day – Bring Sack Lunch! Last Day of School – Early Dismissal at 2:10

Make-up days for inclement weather will be added at the end of the year.
Check the school web site for the latest updates: http://www.montlakeschool.org

** Please do NOT schedule appointments or vacations during your child’s testing periods.