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Events

Special events

Summer Family Park Dates in July and August

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When your schedule permits, take a break in the middle of the week…in the middle of the day… in the middle of a park! Challenge program families (former, current, and future) are all welcome to bring a picnic lunch, outdoor games and toys, and optimistic amounts of sunscreen for some relaxing fun in the (hopefully) sun every Wednesday afternoon at various parks around the Edmonds School District during the months of July and August. Whenever possible, members of the CPA board will try to attend. These are just informal opportunities for families to get together. If you’ve got a Terrace Park or Gifted Education Day t-shirt, please try to wear it to allow for easy recognition by new families. We will target gathering between 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. at the following parks:

Challenge Back to School Meet & Greet BBQ

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When: August 29th, 2010

Where: North Lynnwood Neighborhood Park, 18510 44th Avenue West (Picnic Shelter #1)

Time: CPA will be working the grill from 11:30 – 1:30 (shelter is reserved from 10:00 to 6:00)

Food: CPA is providing grill items, buns, condiments and paper goods

What you can bring:

  • Beverages: last names A-G
  • Side Dishes/Chips: last names H-O
  • Dessert: last names P-Z

Also, please bring blankets, chairs, sunscreen and water feature accoutrements. Balls, frisbees, bubbles, etc. to get some pick-up games going!

RSVP to: challengeparents@gmail.com

Parent Coffee Chat on Sunday, June 13th

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Please join us for this school year’s final Parent Coffee Chat on Sunday, June 13th at 2:00 p.m. at Urban City Coffee, located at the corner of 44th Avenue West and 212th Street in Mountlake Terrace. This is a casual gathering and opportunity to discuss issues unique to parenting gifted children. Come share your questions, ideas, feedback, and a beverage with other parents. Members of the CPA board will also be in attendance. We look forward to seeing you there.

Please note that there will be NO gathering at Walnut Street Coffee in Edmonds on Saturday, May 29th.

Please join us this Tuesday, May 18th – CPA General Meeting and Guest Speakers

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Please plan to attend the final general meeting of the school year on Tuesday, May 18th. The meeting will convene at 6:30 p.m. and will include a membership vote on the board for the 2010-2011 school year as well as updates on board actions and activities. Following the general meeting, Drs. Fernette and Brock Eide will speak about the special needs of gifted and “twice exceptional” (gifted with learning disabilities) children.

Challenge Family BBQ – August 29th

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Please mark your calendars for Sunday, August 29th for the Terrace Park Challenge Family BBQ! It will be held in the same location as last year – North Lynnwood Neighborhood Park at 18510 44th Avenue West. We had a fabulous turnout last year and we welcome new and returning families to join in the fun. More detailed information will be coming soon in your Thursday packets and online at www.challengeparents.org.

Community Lectures/Parent Meetings

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The Lake Washington PTSA Council has organized some lectures and events which may be of interest to parents. Please visit the www.challengeparents.org website for more information.

Wednesday, April 28 at 7 p.m. at Eastside Catholic School – Rosalind Wiseman Presentation

Admission: $10 per individual/couple

Proactive Prevention Parenting Strategies for Today’s World

Presenters:  Kim Estes & Sabrina Sessa of P.E.A.C.E of Mind

Strategies for Summer Safety

Presenters:  Kim Estes & Sabrina Sessa of P.E.A.C.E of Mind


Parenting the Highly Capable Adolescent

Presenter:  Lisa Geraud

Staying Close While Standing Back: The Art & Science of Parenting Your Increasingly Independent Adolescent

Presenter:  Julie Metzger, RN


Auction this Saturday to benefit our kids at Terrace Park!! We need you!!

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It’s not too late to get tickets! We need you to come and participate in this event that will bring in financial support for our after school programs and for PTA. This is a huge community event and we need you to come and join in the fun!It’s a great way to meet other parents too!! All the students, teachers and parent volunteers have been working very hard over the past few months on creating amazing auction items. There will be something wonderful for everyone if you are interested in purchasing something or just come and enjoy a nice meal, beverage and conversation!

Saturday, April 17th, 2010

7:00 to 10:00 p.m.

Edmonds Senior Center

Tickets only $15.00 each

Contact Minh Sum for tickets and more information: minhsum@gmail.com


Don’t miss out on this fun filled night!  Food provided by Veraci Neapolitan Style 

Pizza (cooked before your very eyes in their own brick oven), beverages provided 

by All American Bar Catering and childcare provided by Cascade Elite Gymnastics 

($7/per child for children 4 years old and older – space is limited).  It’s an 

experience you won’t want to miss.  Come alone, come with your spouse, or come

with your friend, just come and see what the Terrace Park community is all about!

All proceeds will go towards Terrace Park’s After School Program and our PTA!!! Don’t forget to bring your bottle of wine for our Instant Wine Cellar!!!

Parent Coffee Chat on Sunday, April 18th

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Please plan to join members of the CPA board and your fellow parents at our third monthly Coffee Chat on Sunday, April 18th at 2:00 p.m. at the Caffe Ladro in the Five Corners neighborhood of Edmonds at 8403 Main Street, next to the Mieko’s Fitness. This is an informal opportunity to discuss any challenges and issues of concern for parents of gifted students. Parents of gifted students who do not attend Terrace Park are welcome as well. Come share your questions, concerns, ideas, and observations.