Alki PTA E-News

April 23rd, 2023

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This Month's Free Movies to Stream for Alki Families

Alki Elementary PTA has recently subscribed to a movie licensing company so that we can hold movie nights and so teachers are officially able to show movies in class without violating copyright laws.  

An added benefit of this subscription is that each month we are able to share links to movies that you can stream at home on your computer/tablet/phone for free! The movies are available on the dates listed below ONLY.  

Please be sure to look up ratings and read the descriptions of all movies before you view as some movies we share here may only be appropriate for older kids or adults.

To watch either of the movies listed below, first click on this watchlink and then when prompted enter the correct passphrase listed below the movie and date you'll be watching.

The following link provides instructions for logging in and other details about streaming movies: https://swankmp.clickhelp.co/articles/#!virtual-streaming-user-help/learn-more-and-faq

*Please do not share your Watchlink and Passphrases on any Social Media Platforms or outside of Alki Elementary families*

Please do tell your Alki friends. If they are not signed up to receive emails from Alki PTA with event updates and information, they can sign up here.

We hope you enjoy the movies!

Strange World (PG) Watch Trailer 

• April 28-29 – Movie available all day

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Game Night & Dine-out at Good Society

Good Society Dine Out: Tuesday, May 2nd

Dine Out: 3-10pm, Family Game Night: 6-8pm

When: Tuesday, May 2nd from 6-8pm

Where: The Good Society Brewery and Public House

2701 California Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116

BYOG Bring your own games or try new ones from the Game Swap Table (bring games you no longer play and swap for a new game!)

Mention you are with Alki for any food and drink orders (anytime between 3pm-10pm) to count towards our year-round partnership with Good Society. This is not a drop off event and children must be accompanied by a parent / guardian.

May ZOOM Membership Meeting!



Please join us Wednesday, May 3rd at the April PTA Membership Meeting from 6:30-7:30pm ON ZOOM! Everyone is welcome, and membership is not required!

Hear about all the great initiatives in the works.

Are you already a member of the PTA? If not, you can easily sign-up here. We look forward to seeing you there!

Alki Bike Rodeo - May 3rd After School!

Grab your bike, helmet, and join us for the Alki Bike Rodeo, Wednesday May 3rd AFTER SCHOOL!

-Bring your bike, your helmet, and your parent (PARENTS MUST BE PRESENT AND SIGN THE WAIVER)

-Perfect your bike handling skills and safety awareness at several fun bike rodeo stations! Or just have fun riding loops around the park!

-Decorate your bike with stickers and reflective items!

-Inspect your bike – we’ll have a bike mechanic on hand to check out your bike and make basic adjustments.

When: Wednesday, May 3rd from 1:15 – 2:30pm (after school)

Where: Alki Playground and parking lot, just north of the school

General info on Bike Rodeos: https://cascade.org/bike-rodeos

We need volunteers! Sign up to set up, supervise rodeo course stations, or clean-up https://tinyurl.com/AlkiBikeRodeo2023

Staff Appreciation Week

Staff appreciation week is May 8-12. If you would like to volunteer with the staff appreciation committee to make that week extra special and fun please email face@alkipta.com for more information. Planning begins now! All are welcome. 

Future Volunteer Opportunity

Alki will need bushels of helpers for our quickly approaching departure from campus. Major needs will include sorting and boxing materials (for one or several hours) and doing recycling runs (perfect for those with larger vehicles, Fridays being set run days). Any and all help is greatly appreciated! More info to follow.

We Need Your Photos!

Have fun pictures of Alki students at school, on vacation, practicing an instrument or a sport or anything you would like to be a part of the yearbook?

Please send them to yearbook@alkipta.com

Disco Dance Party @ Alki - May 12th

More details to come

Bike to School Day - May 17th

Wednesday, May 17th: Join Us for a Bike to School Day Ride!

-Parents / guardians: you must accompany your children in order for them to participate. Grab your bike and helmet and join the fun!

-Fun prizes – Alki reflective bracelets! (while supplies last!)

-Treats at ride end in parking lot, just north of school

-Bike parking available during school in the courtyard!

When: Wednesday, May 17th – meet up at 7:00 am

Where: We will have two bike “trains” you can consider joining or choose your own route and ride with your friends and family to school!

-Bike Train #1: Beach Drive Express – meet at Me-Kwa-Mooks Park on Beach Dr. SW at 7:00 am

-Bike Train #2: Alki Ave. Express – meet at Anchor Park on Harbor Ave. SW at 7:00 am

General info on Walk, Bike and Roll to School: https://www.walkbiketoschool.org/

Questions? Contact Bike to School Coordinator, Bryan Fiedorczyk at 206-397-9124 or bryan.fiedor@gmail.com

Save-the-Date! Art Walk Thursday, May 18th

Alki's art curriculum includes the elements of art and principles of design through the lens of art history and contemporary art from diverse artists around the world. Students have open stations and can use a wide variety of mediums to create each work of art in the studio style art room. Planning, experimenting, refining, and creating are all part of the artistic process students use for each project which allows artistic choice and ownership over each beautifully individual piece. Alki's art program uses an art studio model where students are introduced to artists from around the world and the elements of art and principles of design. Students take inspiration from artists and create their own works of art using a wide range of available mediums.

Alki Elementary Day at the Mariner's -

Tickets on Sale Now

Join Alki Elementary students, friends, and family for our inaugural outing with the Seattle Mariners.

This special offer is for all students and their families. Orders are filled on a first come first serve basis and are based on availability.

Order Now! https://fevo.me/alki23

Watch for our name on the video board in the bottom of the 3rd inning for our special welcome to T-Mobile Park.

Free Homework Help

Homework Help at Seattle Public Libraries High Point Branch! We're excited to see this program available again for students.

If you are working on a tough homework assignment or have questions about a lesson, come to the Library for Homework Help. We have volunteers who can help K-12 students with math, science, English, social studies and science. Students without homework can read and play learning enrichment games with trained tutors.

No reservations are needed although students and volunteers will be limited to a number safe for each space. Just come to the Library during Homework Help hours and bring your homework assignment and textbook. If our volunteers do not know an answer, they will help you find it.

Mondays 4:00 - 5:45

Tuesdays 4:00 - 7:30

Wednesdays 4:00 - 6:00

https://www.spl.org/.../lea.../student-success/homework-help

West Seattle 5K is Back!

Help us reach out goal this year of 125 PTA members and sign up today!

New School Year means your PTA membership needs to be renewed! We encourage new and returning members to renew your PTA Membership HERE

WHY JOIN THE PTA? The number one reason to join the Parent Teacher Association is to benefit your child. In doing so, you also help your school. But there are many more PTA advantages from pta.org:



• Get Connected There’s no better way to know what’s happening in your school.

• Speak Up PTA can be a way for you to more effectively suggest change at your child’s school and vote at membership meetings.

• Discover Great Resources: The PTA offers a variety of programs designed for parents as well as students.

• Witness Improvement By getting involved at your child’s school you’ll be part of the solution, helping make positive changes. Local PTAs play an important role by supporting building improvements through advocacy and play an important role in fundraising for curriculum-based programs and social events.

• Be a Role Model By becoming a PTA member, you’ll be demonstrating to your child the importance you place on education.

• Enjoy Substantial Benefits Individuals and local units can take advantage of a host of benefits from PTA membership including discounts and offers from member benefits providers and sponsors, magazine subscriptions, leadership training, e-newsletters and much more.

• Tap into a Network PTA functions are opportunities to meet other parents and teachers, building rapport and discussing issues that are on your mind. You can share ideas, concerns, and experiences.



• Watch Yourself Grow By volunteering with your PTA, you put your skills and hobbies to use for a noble cause—your child and all children in the community.

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