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Picture Day
Picture Day

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Friday, September 29
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Spiritridge Elementary
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Bike, Walk, Roll to School Day
Bike, Walk, Roll to School Day

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Wednesday, October 4
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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) $30Single Adult $20School Staff $15Our PTSA Creates ConnectionsCome 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 ChildOur data-backed, nationally recognized programs give your child access to opportunities they might not have otherwise. We need your help to keep them going!Our PTSA Amplifies Your VoicePTSA members have been changing children’s lives for over 125 years—take the school lunch program for example! We’ll give you training, knowledge and opportunities to have a voice in decisions that affect your family.Link to Join Today! Questions? Contact volunteers@spiritridge.org 


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 around the school to participate in this fun family activity. In addition, there is typically parking available down the street at the Phantom Lake Pool. 

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.


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! Every purchase at the Fair directly benefits our school. So, it’s a win-win!

Don't forget to setup your child's eWallet prior to the bookfair to help expedite their purchasing.

Please note: any leftover funds in your eWallet cannot be refunded, but can be used online or can be used at future bookfairs. 

Finally, if you’re available to lend a hand at this upcoming event, please sign up on the volunteer page. We're looking for help advertising, setting up the fair, helping with cash registers, helping families browse.


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.


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 packages such as Airbnbs, staycations, hotels 
  • Adult activities such as parent's night out, wine tastings, catered dinners
  • Kids activities such as zoo passes, movie night, waterparks, mountain passes / lessons, sports coaching
  • Beauty, health, and wellness such as massage, gym/yoga membership, spa day
  • Fine gifts such as signed memorabilia, wine, art

All benefits from the auction support field trips, books and supplies for the classroom or grants for teachers. Thank you for considering. If you have auction items you'd like to donate please email Jenn Burke: fundraising@spiritridge.org


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 communications in your student’s classroom. Room Partners do not need to volunteer in the classroom unless available. Room Partners support teachers with email coordination for classroom volunteer needs, coordinate volunteers for classroom parties and help promote PTSA monthly programs.

Reflections Art Program Chair:

Reflections is a National PTA arts competition. Students submit their completed works of art in one or all of the available arts categories: Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Music Composition, Photography, Visual Arts. Organize and display student projects and coordinate volunteers for lunchtime art workshops.

Sign up for any of the above on our Spiritridge Volunteer page.
Also reach out to volunteers@spiritridge.org for any questions.


CommUNITY Opportunities

CommUNITY Opportunities for your Kids!

Community

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

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If you have any comments or feedback on this site please feel free to email us at Webmaster@Spiritridge.org, or visit our Contact us Page.