Join the PTSA!

Join the PTSA!   Spiritridge PTSA Membership Welcome back, parents and guardians, teachers, and students. We are launching our membership drive for the next two months and we need your support.  Family (2 adults) $30 Single Adult $20 School Staff $15 Our PTSA Creates Connections Come build powerful relationships get to know our school’s teachers and staff, and see how we’re working to improve our school. We’re all in this together! Our PTSA Supports Your Child Our data-backed, nationally recognized programs give your child access to opportunities they might not have otherwise. We need your help to keep them going! ... read full article

Summer Playdates

Summer Playdates For those attending Spiritridge next year, there will be a number of opportunities to meet new friends this summer during Summer Playdates. These are casual times to meet up with others, not sponsored by the school or PTA, but just a time to come together. We encourage students to wear their grade level shirts to more easily identify new friends. All playdates will be held at Spiritridge Park 16100 SE 33rd Pl, Bellevue, WA 98008 Grades listed below are for incoming grade levels in the fall. Saturdays - July 22, August 5, August 19 10-11am Kindergarten 11-12pm 1st grade ... read full article

Spiritridge Curriculum Night and Open House

Spiritridge Curriculum Night / Open House   Wed. September 20, 6:00-7:00 Curriculum Night is changing this year. Spiritridge' s Curriculum Night is scheduled for Wednesday, September 20th. Our goal this year is to make sure families feel welcome at Spiritridge and strong ties to the community. In an effort to build our new Spiritridge Community with our families, and to create a school where families feel engaged, informed, and supported, we are switching up our Curriculum Night structure this year. This year we are holding an Open House in place of Curriculum Night. Families (including children) are invited! You will ... read full article

Jubilee Service Day

Jubilee Service Day You can still sign up to be a volunteer for the  Jubilee Service Day . This is an opportunity to help teachers and staff prepare for the start of the school year by setting up classrooms, learning spaces, office areas and more. We look forward to your support and participation. Volunteer Sign-up HERE:  https://www.jubileereach.org/serviceday Specific Jobs - power washing, weeding, rock bed, grounds clean up ... read full article

Picture Day

Picture Day Friday, September 29th Picture Day ID: EVTWVTFHX   Picture day is coming on Friday, September 29th. Order your pictures @ mylifetouch.com using the Picture Day ID code above   ... read full article

PTSA General Membership Meeting

PTSA General Membership Meeting  Our first General Membership meeting will be held Wednesday, September 13th from 7-8pm in the Spiritridge Library. All families are invited to attend and childcare will be provided. We will be voting in the remaining board members for the 2023 -24 school year at this first General Membership Meeting and discussing goals, events and programs for the year.  If you are interested in voting, please join PTSA prior to this meeting. Click  HERE  to join Spiritridge PTSA.  Voted in by the General membership during May 15th meeting: Co-Presidents: Nicole Holley & Kristi Schwesinger Co-Secretary: Mirena Chausheva ... read full article

Kindergarten Camp

Kindergarten Camp Kindergarten Camp is a fantastic opportunity for students to visit classrooms and meet teachers, while helping us learn more about your child in order to create balanced classes. This event will help alleviate the anxiety that some children feel at starting school next fall and give them familiarity with the classrooms, the school building, and playground. During Kindergarten Camp, students will get a chance to meet their potential teachers, see the classrooms as well as meet their potential new classmates.  This is a drop off event , but families will return at 11:15 to pick you your child and ... read full article

Walk, Bike and Roll

Walk, Bike, & Roll to School Day Wednesday, October 4th Join children and adults around the world to celebrate the benefits of walking and bicycling. Prizes will be handed out to all student as they arrive at school regardless of their mode of transportation. This annual events promotes: Physical Activity Teaching safe pedestrian and bicycling skills to children Concern for the environment Reducing traffic congestion, pollution and speed near schools Sharing time with families, community leaders and children Many of our families live outside of an easy bike or walk to school. We encourage you to park in the streets ... read full article

Back to School Ice Cream Social

Back to School Ice Cream Social Join the Spiritridge PTSA, staff, friends and family as we kick off the school year with an ice cream social! Thursday Sept. 14th from 6:00-7:30pm Spiritridge Elementary playground   To ensure we have enough ice cream supplies,  please Pre-Register  your family.   Sign up to Donate  ice cream cones, toppings, and  Sign up to Volunteer  during the event. All donations to be delivered to the school by the 12th. ... read full article

BSD Health Fair

BSD Health Fair The Bellevue School District, in partnership with state and local partners, will hold two health fairs during the month of August. The health fairs will offer immunization clinics to students in preparation for the start of the 2023-2024 school year, as well as information about community agencies, overdose awareness, internet safety and resources from physical and mental health providers. The fairs are free and open to the public. Immunization appointments are required. Please note, COVID and flu vaccines are not currently available. BSD nurses, athletics and activities, and technology departments will be on-hand to support families, answer ... read full article

Fundraiser

Take out Tuesday Fundraiser at MOD Pizza  Tuesday, October 10, 2023 Mod Pizza - Factoria Location 3622 Factoria Blvd SE Bellevue, WA 98006 Spiritridge PTSA will receive 25% of fundraiser sales  during this fundraiser. Participate on Oct 10, 2023 by ordering online using the code MODGIVES25 or by visiting this MOD location and showing this  fundraiser flyer  or mentioning the Spiritridge PTSA fundraiser at checkout. ... read full article

Scholastic Book Fair & Game Night

Scholastic Book Fair & Game Night October 16th - 18th Join the Spiritridge PTSA for a Scholastic Book Fair , which will take place from October 16th - 18th  in the Spiritridge Library . On the evening of  October 17th , we will also be having a  Game Night  in the MPR gymnasium for an extended evening of family entertainment! For many students, the Book Fair is one of the most anticipated events of the school year—but we need volunteers to make it happen. We hope that you can offer your time and talents to help students experience Bookjoy firsthand! ... read full article

Teacher Meet & Greet / Playground & Popsicles

Teacher Meet & Greet / Playground & Popsicles Come meet your child's teacher and see the school. This is a social opportunity for student to meet peers and their teacher. There will be time at Family/Teacher Conferences in October to discuss a child's particular needs, curriculum questions, and other details.  Grade Level Teacher Assignments.  *For a full list of our Spiritridge Staff please visit our BSD website @ https://bsd405.org/spiritridge ... read full article

Teacher Assignments

Teacher Assignments Families will receive notification of your child's teacher for the 2023-24 school year on Wednesday, August 30. We will have Spiritridge Teachers send out their welcome letters to families introducing themselves and welcoming your child to their classroom.  We understand that this can be both an exciting and anxious announcement for students and families. Know that grade level teachers all met together to thoughtfully discuss student's needs and seek to create equitable, balanced classrooms. Student academics, social/emotional, relationships, backgrounds, and other needs were taken into consideration during the student placement process.  If you have any concerns or questions ... read full article

Trunk or Treat

Trunk or Treat Friday, October 27th Please save the date for our Trunk-Or-Treat celebration on Friday, October 27th. It will take place from 6:00-8:00 PM in the Parking Lot at Spiritridge Elementary. We need volunteers to decorate their vehicle "trunks" and hand out candy / prizes. Please sign up  if you are interested. ... read full article

First Days of School

First Days of School Grades 1-5 will begin school on Tuesday, September 5th. Kindergarten will begin school on Friday, September 8th. Please join the Spiritridge Community for a Welcome Back Coffee hosted by the PTSA at Spirtridge Elementary in the front courtyard area.  9/5: Grades 1-5, 9:05 AM 9/8: Grade K, 9:05  AM ... read full article

Auction

Spiritridge Auction and Fundraiser Save the Date for our Spiritridge Auction and Fundraiser "Boots & Brews"   Friday November 3rd** **Note date change Location: Vasa Park Barn $40 per person for entry & dinner, Staff is Free Happy Hour from 5:30-6:30 Dinner will be served at 6:30PM We are seeking auction items for the Live and Silent Auction. Auction Item ideas from previous years:  Tickets to Experiences  such as sports, theatres, Electronics  such as Airpods, Ipads, game consoles Vacation package s such as Airbnbs, staycations, hotels  Adult activities  such as parent's night out, wine tastings, catered dinners Kids activities  such as ... read full article

Volunteers

Volunteers Needed Our yearly Spiritridge PTSA events and programs would not be possible without dedicated volunteers like yourself. Please sign up for any volunteer efforts to help bring our commUNITY together. We are still looking for chairs and volunteers for the following programs / events: Classroom Room Partner (for every classroom) Reflections Art Program (fall) Book Fair (fall & spring) Student Garden (fall & spring) Sweet Treat Exchange (winter) Talent Show / Lip Sync (spring) Science Fair (spring) Bite of Spiritridge (Multicultural Night) Carnival (spring) Classroom “Room Partner” - every classroom K-5: Act as a liaison for teacher and family ... read full article

CommUNITY Opportunities

CommUNITY Opportunities for your Kids! Looking for local opportunities and activities for your kids to participate in? Events will be posted on our CommUNITY page which can be found in the sidebar, leading you here: https://spiritridge.org/Page/CommUNITY/Community%20News If you'd like to add to our growing list, contact us at Webmaster@Spiritridge.org and we'll get it posted!   In the meantime, check out the community page for more details on the following: Cub scouts - details on 2 different packs to join Sammamish Boy's Lacrosse WISE Camps ... read full article