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Friday, May 12th | Staff Appreciation Week | | Friday, May 12th | Disco Dance Party @ Alki | | Wednesday, May 17th | Bike to School Day | | Thursday, May 18th | Alki Art Walk @ Alki | | Thursday, May 18th -
Thursday May 25th | Alki PTA Online Auction | | |
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Staff Appreciation is this week, May 8-12, and our Staff Appreciation Committee has something fun planned every day this week to show our appreciation for all of our Alki Staff!
Monday: Spa Day "We can't mask our appreciation for our Alki Staff"
Tuesday: Raffle and Chocolate "Thanks a choco-lot for all that you do"
Wednesday: Lunch for all "We appreciate you a bunch, please enjoy this delicious lunch"
Thursday: Bring flowers from the store or your garden to help create flower bouquets for all staff! "We couldn't have hand-picked a better staff"
Friday: Coffee and Kid Notes. Bring your notes, drawings, cards for staff to show appreciation! All staff will receive giftcards to Current Coffee to "Please enjoy this cup of gratitude for all that you do"
We are in need of a few volunteers to assist with this week. If you're interested in helping out, sign up here!
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Disco Dance Party @ Alki THIS FRIDAY | |
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Grab your dancing shoes and meet us at school THIS FRIDAY for a Spring Disco Dance Party!
When: Friday, May 12th from 5-7pm
Where: Alki Cafeteria
Drop off your kiddo, adult chaperones will be on site or stay and boogie the night away with your kiddo!
To help us get a better idea of headcount, please RSVP on the signup genius here. You'll also notice some volunteer opportunities in case you're willing to help out!
DJ - Photo Booth - Fun for all! Any questions? Email events@alkipta.com
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Yearbook Cover - Student Art
We are excited to bring back student art for the cover of our yearbook! There is no contest and all submissions will be included if these simple rules are followed:
1. Art to describe our theme of “Alki Seagulls soaring to new places". This can include art of our school building, Alki beach, Seymour the seagulls, whales, or anything else that draws inspiration from that theme.
2. Please do not have any writing on your art. We will include on title on the cover in text font.
3. Please use 8.5 x 11 paper or smaller
4. Any medium can be used but art must be 2D (flat on the paper)
5. And of course, it needs to be appropriate.
Please submit art in the box in the office by May 12. Questions? yearbook@alkipta.com
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Order your yearbook now through May 15, 2023!
The 2022-2023 Alki Elementary yearbook is a full-color book of special memories of students and staff. Order your copy now through May 15, 2023! The books will be shipped to the school and distributed during the end of the school year celebrations.
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Calling all 5th grade families!
Please submit 3 photos of your 5th grader for the 5th grade celebration slideshow.
1. Baby
2. Kindergarten.
3. Current.
Email to 5thGradePhotos@alkipta.com and please include the name of your student. All photos due by: Friday, May 19th! Thank you!
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The Alki PTA Nominating Committee is on the move seeking next year's PTA Officers and board members! If you have been thinking about how you can be more involved at Alki we would love to talk to you. There is absolutely NO obligation to commit and all Nominating Committee business remains confidential as we seek candidates for the June 1st election. Nearly all positions are open next year - learn more about board roles and responsibilities and approximate time commitment HERE.
The Nominating Committee appreciates recommendations by our community members of individuals suited to PTA leadership positions. Please fill out this quick RECOMMENDATION FORM for yourself or another community member you think would make a great PTA leader and someone from the Nominating Committee will reach out!
For information about a position, please contact info@alkipta.com or any of this year’s Nominating Committee members (elected at the general membership meeting, April 6th, 2023):
● Amy Cooper - akcooper07@yahoo.com
● Ashley Clingan - eashleypope@gmail.com
● Lauryn Jost - laurynjost@gmail.com
We are excited to build a board of dedicated, diverse and enthusiastic parents who simply want to make Alki the best it can be for our students. We look forward to meeting you!
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Bike to School Day Ride - May 17th | |
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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
Interested in Volunteering? Sign up for slots available here: https://tinyurl.com/AlkiB2S2023
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
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Save-the-Date! Art Walk Thursday, May 18th | |
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Mark your calendars for our annual Art Walk and Auction on Thursday, May 18th from 2:45-6:30pm.
Every student will have an art collection showcased in the halls, as well as a grade level collaborative project that will be up for auction! I can’t wait to share the wonderful artwork each student has created with you!
If you are interested in helping hang art over the next few weeks leading up to the event, please email Mrs. Dilley dmdilley@seattleschools.org
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Alki Elementary PTA Online Auction:
May 18th - May 25th
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Follow this link: Alki Elementary Auction, click on the Catalog icon to take a peek of what’s in store for this EPIC Event! Don’t forget to ‘Signup to Bid’ ahead of the big day!
Online bidding will begin at May 18th at 8:00am and close at 9:00pm on May 25th.
SPECIAL REVEAL: 6 pieces of priceless Kid Art will be available for a live preview on May 18th at the Art Walk! Don’t miss your opportunity to see these very special pieces LIVE!
Thank you in advance for supporting Alki's largest fundraiser of the year!
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Save the Date: Alki-a-thon is June 23rd! | |
Our favorite day of the year is coming up, the Alki-a-thon! Alki PTA's second largest fundraiser where students run, walk, or skip around the field to earn pledges for each lap. Our goal is to raise $25,000!
We can't make this event happen without a lot of volunteer support: setting up course, tallying laps, bring snacks for students, etc.
Sign up here to be involved: https://tinyurl.com/alki-a-thon-2023
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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
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The West Seattle 5K is returning this year on Sunday, May 21st for the first time since 2019. The 12th running of the WS5K is presented by the West Seattle High School PTSA. Participants will enjoy a beautiful five-kilometer course along Alki Avenue SW. The course begins at the Alki Bath House and proceeds east along Alki Avenue SW. At Anchor Park, runners return to the starting point. Register now: https://westseattle5k.com/registration/
All profits raised from the West Seattle 5K will provide funding for West Seattle High School to provide classroom tools, books, supplies, and much more to its students and teachers. For more information, visit their website here.
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Easy Ways to Help Alki PTA | |
Our online spiritwear shop is open, we have a variety of items available to show your school spirit! | |
Alki PTA Membership Drive | |
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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:
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Get Connected There’s no better way to know what’s happening in your school.
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Speak Up PTA can be a way for you to more effectively suggest change at your child’s school and vote at membership meetings.
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Discover Great Resources: The PTA offers a variety of programs designed for parents as well as students.
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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.
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Be a Role Model By becoming a PTA member, you’ll be demonstrating to your child the importance you place on education.
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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.
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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.
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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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Thank you for supporting the students of Alki!
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