Graduate grams

It is time to order your 2008 graduate grams. Graduate grams are handsome hand-lettered, personalized certificates that congratulate students on the completion of their studies. The grams raise money for the PTA Community Scholarship Program that honors high school graduates with scholarships. Go to www.misd.k12.wa.us for the order form or e-mail bpck@msn.com. The PTA Council is happy to take contributions for these scholarships at any time. Scholarship contributions may be made at any time to the PTA at P.O. Box 124, Mercer Island, WA.

Summer School

The Mercer Island School District is taking registrations for its 2008 summer programs, “Keeping Pace,” through Friday, May 23. Classes will be held between July 7 and August 7. For information and for a student registration form, go to www.misd.k12.wa.us.

Contractor alert

The Mercer Island School District is requesting applicants for their small works contractor roster. All contractors are encouraged to fill out an application. The district uses this information to hire contractors for smaller projects where a formal bidding process is not required. Contact Karen Hubbert (206) 236-3310 or go to www.misd.k12.wa.us if you need additional information.

Teen jobs and more

The City of Mercer Island has many openings for seasonal positions, including several for recreational leaders for kids’ summer programs from tennis instructors to beach lifeguards to camp counselors. Go to www.mercergov.org for information and job listings.

Healthy sleep

Find out ways to get and stay asleep. 12:30 p.m., May 22, at the JCC. Dr. Adam Rinde will speak on “Naturopathic Therapies for Insomnia,” the causes of sleep problems, what contributes to the problem and natural ways to get sleep. For information, go to www.jcc.org.