TONIGHT, March 18, join us for “Bedtime Stories” from 6:30-8pm at Sanislo. Wear your PJs and bring your favorite bedtime story! Students will have the opportunity to share story time with two great storytellers, choose a FREE book to read with family at home, and enjoy a sweet treat. Grown-ups will have the opportunity to connect with teachers and other parents and get ideas on ways to support your child’s reading at home. You’ll also learn how to help your child choose books for their reading level, grade level and interest. Story time and conversations begin at 6:30. THANK YOU to our wonderful Washington Reading Corps volunteers for organizing this wonderful evening to celebrate readers and reading!

Sanislo’s litter patrol picked up bags and bags of litter and garbage from the roads surrounding our school on Saturday March 6th. It was sort of amazing and disgusting all at once: parents and kids sacrificing a gorgeous morning to haul out loads of someone else’s nasty trash was a gift not only to Sanislo, but to our neighbors as well. Thank you to the Hoffman-Probst family for organizing, and to all the volunteers who turned out.

Who doesn’t get a little stressed when looking at budget cuts? And what better way to soothe your pain than tubs of cookie dough? OK, only kidding (sort of). . . Sherry Bay-Santiago has again taken on the Cookie Dough Fundraiser this year. The sale begins Wednesday, April 7th and runs through the 21st. Our goal is for every student to sell at least 2 boxes and double our profit of $2,200 that we made last year. We can do it! More information will come home soon. Contact Sherry at pmssbs@gmail.com if you have any questions.

Our 4th grade booksale last Saturday went very smoothly and brought in $1,271.30! On top of that, the bake sale brought in $138, which makes the grand total $1,409.30. Great job and a big thank you for everybody who helped! Thanks to Lisa Brody for coordinating this event — she did a great job of pre-sorting and setting the stage for an easy volunteer experience — and to Sandy Anderson for the bakesale. Special thanks to Gillian Allen-White for graciously sharing her professional skills to manage any difficult clients. Also thanks to all the volunteers who donated their countless hours. The remaining childrens’ books will be donated to Children’s Hospital and the local YMCA’s literacy programs.

We are looking for parent volunteers for our 2nd annual Math/Science/Technology Fair. It will take place Thursday, Apr. 8th. We are looking for volunteers to demonstrate how their work or hobby uses science/tech/math in a hands-on way. Please contact 2nd grade teacher Robert Femiano at 252-8394 or rbfemiano@seattleschools.org.

Don’t miss our big book sale on March 13th! Bring your friends and neighbors and pick up some great reads for the whole family, and stop by our bookstore “cafe” for coffee and delicious treats. All proceeds benefit the annual 4th grade camping trip. If you have any questions about the sale, contact Lisa Brody at lisabrody@yahoo.com .

The official annual fund brochures were mailed out the first week of Feb. This is our main fundraiser for the year, and it’s all in your hands now. Don’t delay — you can use the donation form and return the envelope or donate online at www.sanislo.org. Our total so far is about $5000, with a goal of $35,000.

We need parent volunteers for our 2nd Annual Science Fair on Thursday, April 8. Volunteers can demonstrate how their work or hobby uses science, technology, or math in a hands-on way. Please contact 2nd Grade teacher Robert Femiano at 252-8394 or rbfemiano@seattleschools.org.

The 4th Grade is sponsoring a book sale to raise money for their environmental field trip this spring. Grab your friends and neighbors and swing by the sale March 13th to pick up some great reads for the whole family. If you have any used books or DVDs (in good condition) to donate, place them in the box in the front office area. Contact Lisa Brody for more information: lisabrody@yahoo.com.

“Finding Urban Nature” is returning for its spring session at Sanislo, and the 3rd Grade teachers are looking for parents (or other interested adults) to assist in the program. Volunteers come to school for approximately one hour to lead small groups in a fun, hands-on science lesson. Training is provided for the four-week program. Talk with the 3rd Grade teachers or project manager Janelle Shafer (523-8243 or janelles@seattleaudubon.org) to learn more.