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LETTER FROM THE PTA PRESIDENT Hello Alki Families!

On behalf of the PTA Executive Board I want to welcome you and share how excited we are about the upcoming year. I am so honored to be working with returning PTA Board Members:

• Angela Powell in her 3rd (and final!) year of Communications VP creating this outstanding PTA newsletter and weekly PTA Enews, managing alkipta.com and Alki PTA Facebook – PLUS creating all the professional looking PTA flyers and PTA event posters you’ll see throughout the year.

• Lindsay Yost is transitioning from Events VP to PTA Membership Chair. Lindsay is ready to take our membership goals to new heights! She also serves on Seattle Council PTA as Board Secretary and helps to facilitate our PTA Reflections Art program here at Alki.

• Vanessa Longacre-Wilcox will serve her 2nd year as our PTA Legislative Representative. Vanessa is a passionate advocate for public school funding and equity in education and works tirelessly to bring the best resources and information to advocate for all students to our Alki community.

And please welcome with me this year’s new PTA Board Members:

• Lynda Sullivan has returned to her former role of PTA Treasurer. Lynda served as Alki PTA’s Treasurer 2012/13 and we are thrilled she’s willing to step up again bringing her past experience managing the books and crunching the numbers. We are in good hands.

• Rebecca Ripley Kent decided this was the year she wanted to have a more active role in PTA and we welcome her savvy and fresh perspective to the role of Fundraising VP. She jumped in and attended the annual PTA convention last spring and is ready to go!

SCHOOL CONTACTS

ATTENDANCE LINE (206) 252-9054

PRINCIPAL Rena Deese

(206) 252-9050 rskido@seattleschools.org

ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY Lisa Noyes

(206) 252-9050 lnoyes@seattleschools.org

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ASSISTANT Ann Stevens

(206) 252-9050 astevens@seattleschools.org

OFFICE HELP Dianne Szerlong (206) 252-9050

SCHOOL NURSE Mary K Sykes

(206) 292-9057 mksykes@seattleschools.org

CAFETERIA Dianne Lannoye (206) 292-9058

dllannoye@seattleschools.org

The Alki Way

Always be Responsible Let Kindness Be Your Guide

Keep Yourself and Others Safe Inspire Respect and Pride

Cont. on page 2

ALKI PTA CURRENTS

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UPCOMING PTA MEETINGS Thursday, Sept. 14

6:30 - 7:30 PM After the BBQ

Sign Up For Childcare www.tinyurl.com/

PTAMeetingChildcare

PTA EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

PRESIDENT Amy Cooper

President@AlkiPTA.com

CO-VP COMMUNICATIONS Angela Powell

Contact@AlkiPTA.com

CO-VP FUNDRAISING Rebecca Ripley Kent

Fundraising@AlkiPTA.com

SECRETARY Alison Pankop

alisonpankop@gmail.com

TREASURER Lynda Sullivan

Treasurer@AlkiPTA.com

ALKI PTA• Ali Pankop, a new kinder parent, was itching to find her PTA niche last

year and when the PTA Secretary role opened up she knew she had found it. She has been serving as interim Secretary this summer and is ready to be voted in at our first meeting of the year. We are super stoked to have a new parent perspective. Ali also manages our Box Tops fundraiser this year!

The PTA Board will be working with Co-Staff Liaisons: Laurie Iba and Laurie Rasmussen as well as with Principal Deese to learn how to best serve our school throughout the year.

I, myself, am happy to be embarking on my 3rd year as a PTA Executive Officer and my 2nd (and final) year as PTA President. To that end, this year more than ever before, we want to continue to lay a solid foundation of resources, communication and support to set our future PTA leaders up for success and continue to strengthen our community. We aim to dispel common PTA myths, especially the idea of US and THEM. We believe strongly that every voice in our community matters and that ALL decisions are stronger if we make them together. Being an active member of PTA is about helping decisions get made that impact ALL of our students. Everyone is invited to help make Alki the best it can be for our students. If you are interested in shadowing a current Board Member this year we want to hear from you!

We look forward to seeing you all at our annual PTA Back to School BBQ Thursday the 14th followed by our first PTA meeting of the year (free childcare!) Please find in this week’s Kid Mail our PTA Membership Form (or sign up online at PT-Avenue.com/join), Volunteer Interest Survey and our annual Sounders FC Alki Day ticket order form. We’ve included a handy envelope you can return forms and checks in to the Alki PTA Mailbox (located around the corner from the Main Office) OR send in with your student and teachers will get it to us – thank you, teachers!

Next week look for our brand new Alki PTA Handbook! All our event lists and calendars, budget info and PTA processes, auction info, fundraisers and event descriptions and MORE in one handy booklet for your reference throughout the year! Super exciting! As always you can visit alkipta.com for up to date information as well.

Thank you for all you do, Alki. Looking forward to a great year together!

Best, Amy Cooper Alki PTA President

LETTER FROM ALKI PTA PRESIDENT CONT.

LIKE US ON FACEBOOK www.facebook.com/alkipta

SIGN-UP FOR E-NEWS Email contact@alkipta.com to sign up

CHECK OUT ALKI PTA'S WEBSITE www.alkipta.com

ALKI ELEMENTARY'S WEBSITE http://alkies.seattleschools.org/

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LETTER FROM PRINCIPAL DEESE Aloha Alki Elementary Community,

Welcome back to another great school year! We’ve got some amazing new things planned for the year like special guest assemblies, Family Fitness Night, and much more! You will

also see our usual beloved school events like Alki Adventures and Curriculum Night! This 2017-2018 school year will be our best yet!

As much excitement as there is for an amazing school year ahead, all our thoughts and love reach out to those impacted by the events in Texas and Florida. When hurricane Iniki hit our island of Kauai in 2011, our entire island was devastated. Schools were leveled and needed to be completely rebuilt, we ate MREs delivered every day by the Army, and we lived with no electricity for 3 months. This kind of devastation brought our community together to support one another, a whole community working as one. As we desperately want to help those impacted by Hurricane Harvey & Irma, we will be organizing donation efforts to send to those in need on behalf of our Alki Elementary Community. More information to come!

Our school’s motto for the year is “I to Us, Me to We, Mine to Ours.” As Alki staff returned to school in August, we worked together to develop this focus for the 2017-2018 school year. It is our goal to become an even more cohesive community, working together to create the best possible outcomes for our students. We hope that you continue to partner with us in this journey. Consider volunteering in our school, or sharing your feedback at Principal Coffee Chats, or becoming an Alki SUPERHERO (adult mentor for students in need)!

We are Alki Elementary and we are AWESOME! Here’s to an amazing year ahead!

With love, Rena Deese Alki Elementary Principal

AROUND THE SCHOOL

IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES Thursday, Sept. 14 (5:00 - 6:30 PM) Back to School BBQ

Thursday, Sept. 14 (6:30 - 7:30 PM) First PTA Meeting

Wednesday, Oct. 4 (6:30 - 7:30 PM) PTA Meeting

Monday, Oct. 9 Indigenous People's Day Assembly

Wednesday, Oct. 11 (6:15 - 7:55 AM) Dudes & Donuts

Thursday, Oct. 12 (6:00 - 7:30 PM) Kindergarten Social

Thursday, Oct. 19 (6:00 - 8:00 PM) Curriculum Night (PTA Provided Childcare

NO BULLIES ALLOWED Monday, Sept. 25 (8:00 AM) in the gym.

Bullying is always a hot topic. The “No Bullies Allowed” assembly with Jeff Evans or Rick Anderson approaches the subject in a way that makes this potentially intimidating subject fun.

Welcome to the following newest members of our Alki Family

Dorothy Cicero, joins us from Beacon Hill Elementary as our new 4th grade teacher! She brings great enthusiasm, international experience, and strong collaboration skills to our 4th grade team!

Andrea Espinosa, the newest addition to our Alki staff joins the kindergarten team bringing 17 years teaching experience from the Bellevue School District!

Monica Connors, a former Alki Staff member, returns to Alki as a 0.2 Resource Room Teacher! We are excited to have her back at Alki with her wealth of knowledge, experience, and kind heart!

Jennifer Typpi & Jennifer Sawade, our beloved Alki Subs, will be officially joining our team as a job-share in 1st grade! We are thrilled and honored to have them on our staff!

Kate Calamatta, is an Alki Parent, who will be our new Playground Coordinator. She has experience implementing a program similar to Playworks in London which reinforces positive play! She's got great ideas and is ready to hit the ground running!

Gina Malvestuto, is an Alki Parent, who will be one of our playground supervisors. She has lots of experience with behavior management and will be bringing her skills and expertise to our team!

Heather Gutierrez, is a former Alki Parent, who will be supervising in both the playground and the lunchroom. She has already been collaborating with Bri'Anna and is ready to help us reinforce our new lunchroom procedures & expectations!

WELCOME NEW ALKI STAFF

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ALKI ENRICHMENT Interested in after school enrichment at Alki? The classes are online, and will be open for registration!

Head here: https://class.seattle.gov/parks/Start/Start.asp

1. Click on “Register for Programs”

2. Click on “Childcare and Out-of-School Time.

3. Once in After School Enrichment, we have classes both at the Alki Bathhouse and Alki Elementary.

tinyurl.com/AlkiEnrichmentFall17

AROUND THE SCHOOL

LEGISLATIVEUPCOMING MEETINGS: Community Meetings with School Board Director Leslie Harris • Saturday, Sept. 16 (3:00 - 5:00 PM) Delridge Library • Saturday, Oct. 21 (3:00 - 5:00 PM) Delridge Library • Saturday, Nov. 18 (3:00 - 5:00 PM) Delridge Library Seattle Public School Board Meetings • Wednesday, Sept. 20 (4:15 - 8:30 PM) John Stanford

Center (2445 3rd Avenue South, Seattle) • Wednesday, Oct. 4 (4:15 - 8:30 PM) John Stanford

Center (2445 3rd Avenue South, Seattle) • Wednesday, Oct. 18 (4:15 - 8:30 PM) John Stanford

Center (2445 3rd Avenue South, Seattle) 2017 PTA Legislative Assembly |October 20-21 Hotel Murano | Tacoma Delegates from PTAs all over the state gather in Tacoma to vote on the 2017-2018 platform. Information about the event here: https://www.wastatepta.org/event/legislative-assembly-17/ Washington State Legislature The next Legislative session will begin on Monday, January 8, 2018.

INTRODUCTION TO OUR LEGISLATIVE CORNER Hello! My name is Vanessa Longacre-Wilcox, and I am the Alki PTA Legislative Chair for 2017-2018, welcome to a new year!

Each month my goal with this article will be to research and share what is going on around legislative issues that impact schools and kids. In this section, you’ll find details on upcoming events, ways to connect and be heard, and information relating to the school or education as a whole. Whether you are a policy buff or new to the issues, I hope you’ll find the information here relevant, actionable, and easy to understand.

Students across Seattle are counting on us. Let’s work together to stay informed and advocate on behalf of kids, schools, and all communities. Together we can make a difference!

If there is something you are curious about, something you feel strongly should be covered here, or a correction that needs to be made, please let me know. LongacreWilcox@outlook.com

ROBOTICS CLUB IS BACK! Tuesdays and Thursdays (7:20AM-7:50 AM) Sept. 19 - Feb. 27

Students will work in teams to complete specific missions. Teams will learn to code using Blocky and Dash and Dot robots to solve each mission. It is very important that students come with the understanding that they need to work well with others for their team to be successful.

3rd, 4th and 5th graders, Mrs. Iba with the help of Jennifer Ogle. If you are a parent who would like to help please contact Mrs. Iba, lliba@seattleschools.org.

Please understand that adults CANNOT help teams solve the missions. Adults CAN and WILL help students with their communication and cooperative skills.

There are a limited number of spots available due to the limited number of robots we have. If you have a 3rd, 4th or 5th grader who is willing to come to school EARLY on Tuesdays and Thursdays until the end of February please have them see Mrs. Iba in the library for a registration form.

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ALKI PTA SPIRIT WEAR SALE Until September 30th!

You asked and we listened! Shop NEW products with our classic Alki Elementary logo! Different printing processes call for multiple campaigns but you will find them all right here! For a fee you can have your Spiritwear shipped directly to your house but if you're ordering from multiple campaigns save on shipping and pick up your items at Alki Curriculum Night, October 19th.

Stock up for all the Alki fans in your life and show your Alki pride while raising funds for Alki PTA! Campaign will run till September 30th and that's it! You won't have another chance to purchase until Spring, so don't delay, outfit yourself and your students in Alki Spiritwear today!

tinyurl.com/AlkiSpiritWear17

BUILDING LEADERSHIP TEAM (BLT) The BLT consists of our Principal and five SEA (Seattle Education Association) represented staff. One of the five will be classified, while others may join at any time in a non-voting capacity. The responsibilities of the BLT include: CSIP (Continued School Improvement Plan), Configuration and structure of the school's classes and program offerings, ensuring equity in discipline, learning and opportunities for all students, school-wide professional development plans to support CSIP, the school budget, creation and review of the decision-making matrix, review of the district's recommendations on best practices and initiatives, coordination with the districts efforts to reduce inequity, and to review school data on disproportionality in discipline and other areas, as well as lead discussions on how to reduce disproportionality and facilitate problem solving on identified issues. All meetings are open to the public in a non-voting capacity and are held in the Alki Library times and dates TBA.

For more information or interest in becoming the PTA BLT Representative please contact President@AlkiPTA.com

ALKI PTA MEETING AGENDA Thursday, Sept. 14 (6:30 - 7:30 PM) - LibraryCall To Order Welcome! Introduction to Alki PTA and the PTA Board of Directors. Goals for the year. Approval or Correction of June 7th General Meeting Minutes Unfinished Business • Open PTA Officer Positions –

Secretary – Ali Pankop has been interim secretary this summer. Take nominations from the floor. Vote in Secretary.

• Apperson School Supplies Program – 105 Class Packs sold. $493 in rebates and additional donations for Alki PTA will be designated for needed school supplies.

New Business • Open Board Roles – Board

Member At Large – ideally an appointee interested in taking on an Officer role next year. BLT Representative – presently shared by Board members. Volunteer Coordinator/Events Chair.

• Open Chair Positions - Spiritwear Campaign Coordinator, Cultural Committee Chair, Dudes and Donuts Chair, Staff Appreciation Week Chair, Room Parent Coordinator

• Room Parent Program - PTA Room parents in each classroom by Curriculum Night.

• Cultural Committee – New committee/program in its infancy – trying to get it off the ground! Cultural Night: March 15th, 2018.

• Updated Standing Rules – Review, amend. Vote will take place at October’s general meeting.

• Alki PTA Sponsorship Packages: Platinum $1500, Gold $1000, Silver $500

• Any new business from the floor? Reports • Principal/BLT • Auction Committee – volunteer needs,

procurement. • Board Reports: Treasurer, Fundraising,

Events, Communications, Legislative Thank yous/Announcements • Thank you to Pedro DeGuzman for

stepping up as PTA Site Improvement Coordinator and Sarah Tito for volunteering to coordinate PTA Meeting Childcare, the Kellys for BBQ!

• Kinder Potluck – weather pending, outdoors on the playground October 12, 6:00pm – 7:30pm. Thank you to Krista Haith for Chairing.

• Curriculum Night – Thursday October 19th 6:00-8:00pm. PTA provided childcare will include a movie in the gym. Parent Volunteers needed to oversee childcare providers.

• Membership Drive – Join now! Online! www.PT-Avenue.com/join

• Spiritwear Campaign – Buy Now! Online! www.tinyurl.com/alkispiritwear17

• PTA Handbooks coming home in Kid Mail September 20th.

Adjourn – Next Meeting Wednesday, October 4th 6:30 – 7:30pm in the Alki Library

BECOME A MEMBER When you join the PTA not only are you adding your voice to your student's school... there are also great discounts that include FedEx, Great Wolf Lodge, Wild Waves, car rentals and local sports & entertainment!

Join today! pt-avenue.com/join

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PTA EVENTS

BACK TO SCHOOL BBQ & FIRST PTA MEETING Thursday, Sept. 14 (5:00 - 6:30 PM) Please join us for our Annual Back to School BBQ on Sept. 14 from 5:00 - 6:30 PM on the Alki Blacktop. The BBQ is a potluck (nut free foods only, please). Beef and chicken hot dogs, beverages and condiments will be provided. Please help with trimming as well as one of the following based on the first letter of your last name.

• A-G Hand Held Sweet Treats (or Fruit!) • H-M Easy Side Dishes (Chips, Crackers,

Popcorn, Dips, etc.)

• N-Z Healthy Finger Foods (Vegetables, Fruit, Cheese, etc.)

We also will have samples of the Alki spirit wear currently on sale if you were unsure of what size to order online. Following the BBQ is our First PTA meeting of the year in the library. Everyone is welcome even if you haven't officially signed up and just want to check it out.

HELP OUT! We still need people to help us make the BBQ run smoothly: Set-Up, Grilling, Serving, Clean-up, etc. TinyURL.com/AlkiFallBBQ17

CHAIR OPENINGS • PTA Events Chair • BLT PTA Representative • Volunteer Coordinator • Cultural Committee • Chinook Book Coordinator • Dudes & Donuts Chair (2) • Holiday Staff Luncheon Chair • Reflections Art Contest Chair • Room Parent Coordinator • Running Club Chair(s) • Spiritwear Campaign

Coordinator • Scrip Sales Coordinator • Staff Appreciation Week Chair(s)

Signup Here: http://TinyURL.com/AlkiVolunteers

PTSA REFLECTIONS PROGRAM RETURNS TO ALKI THIS YEAR We are excited to announce that Alki Elementary PTA will be participating in Reflections, the National and Washington State PTA cultural arts competition! The theme for this year's contest is "Within Reach" Reflections encourages students of all grades and abilities to explore their inner artist, thus allowing them to submit within more than one category. The six areas of arts expression are: visual arts, photography, literature, music composition, dance composition and film production. The grade divisions are K-2 and 3-5. There is also a Special Artist division that offers modified rules and guidelines to ensure that every student has a chance to participate. This is an option for students who receive services under IDEA or Section 504. Every student is recognized for their accomplishments in the program, and finalists are able to not only participate in the Seattle Council PTSA exhibit at the Seattle Center (over Winter Break), they also have opportunities for state and national recognition. Stay tuned for more information on this program coming very soon! For questions or to volunteer to help, please contact Lindsay Yost at lindsaydyost@gmail.com.

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The Alki Elementary PTA strives to limit the amount of fundraising that we ask of our families and community. We hear year after year that many of our families prefer not to do some of the more traditional type of fundraisers. So, again this year, we will not do catalog sales or fundraisers that require you to go door-to-door or sell at your workplace.

Participation in these programs is extremely important to our school. These programs help raise the funds for our PTA to be able to sponsor worthwhile programs for the entire school such as Playground and Cafeteria Supervisors, Camp Burton, Writers In The Schools, the Musical, technology such as iPads, Emergency Preparedness Kits, our part-time Counselor, salmon tank in the hallway, art supplies, healthroom and office support, and so much more. We truly appreciate your support and dedication! We could not do all of these amazing programs, fundraisers, and fun activities without parent involvement.

So if you are interested in getting more involved or have suggestions, please VP Fundraising: Rebecca Ripley Kent (Fundraising@alkipta.com). Here’s to a great 2017-18

FUNDRAISING WE HAVE TWO MAIN FUNDRAISING PROGRAMS ALKI AUCTION The Alki PTA hosts our largest and most exciting fundraising effort, the Alki PTA Auction & sit-down dinner. This year’s theme is “Alki Derby” and is being held Saturday, Nov. 11 at the Hall at Fauntleroy. For information: TinyURL.com/AlkiAuction2017

ALKI-A-THON In the spring, we strap on our shoes and head outside to promote healthy habits and earn funds pledged by friends and family based on the number of laps completed in our Alki-A-Thon. This fundraiser is a fun and exciting event for students and families. Our Alki-A-Thon is being held in the spring, Friday, June 1, 2018.

ALKI ELEMENTARY NIGHT OUT WITH THE SOUNDERS FC (Sunday, Oct. 22) - Century Link Field Purchase tickets for your entire family for an evening of fun and excitement as we cheer on our team.

ALKI DONATION DRIVE This spring, help recycle unwanted merchandise and reduce landfill space by donating your used clothing, shoes, toys, household items and books. A fun and easy way to get involved and help raise money for our school and local community.

ALKI DINES OUT Yet another fun way to bring our community together while supporting our children. One night a month starting in January, a restaurant in West Seattle supports Alki Elementary by donating a percentage of the nights’ proceeds back to our PTA. Bring your family, invite your friends and don't miss this tasty way to support the Alki Elementary PTA. Keep a look out for future dates to be announced.

DIRECT GIVE Alkipta.com now has a quick and easy PayPal Donation Button so anyone at any time can contribute any dollar amount they wish safely and easily! Grandparents, family members, aunts and uncles from far and wide can support our students with the click of a button!

BOX TOPS Box Tops is a great way for kids and even friends and family all over the country to participate and help raise funds for Alki Elementary. To help, you can collect "Box Tops" which are clipped off of a ton of household items you purchase every week or visit www.boxtops4education.com. This program helps our teachers receive educational items for their classroom, and then receive 2% of the purchases back as cash for the school.

SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM New this year! Alki has created 3 sponsorship levels for businesses or families to support our main events throughout the year! Be a Platinum, Gold or Silver sponsor and see your business recognized at the Fall Auction, Winter Musical and Spring Alki-a-Thon! Varying other levels may include one or more events – there’s something for everyone! Check out the Sponsorship Packages in the PTA handbook. Thank you for your consideration!

AMAZON SMILE Earn money for Alki while you shop!

OTHER FUNDRAISING PROGRAMS WE SPONSOR

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NEED CHILDCARE TO ATTEND?

Grab your best hat and a mint julep we're off to the races with

the Alki Derby!

This year's theme celebrates the Southern tradition of big hats,

bright colors/prints, florals, and most importantly raising money

for our kids!

Tickets go on sale September 14th

Bid on our Silent & Live Auction, Priceless Student Art, Dessert Dash, & Raise the Paddle for

Alki Elementary

And that’s not all! Following our live auction dinner we will have

an after party from 10:30 - 11:30 PM

DONATION WISH LIST Your personal donations are welcome, or perhaps you have friends and connections that would like to donate. All donations are viewable in the online catalog in the weeks leading up to the auction and all our donors are recognized in the auction program distributed to 200 guests on auction night! Alki PTA is a non-profit organization, so the value of your donation is tax-deductible. To donate, contact our Procurement Team (Procurement@AlkiPTA.com)

TICKETS! Are you a season ticket holder to the ballet, symphony, theater or one of our Seattle sports teams? Donate a pair to raise big bucks!

MARKETABLE SKILLS! Do you have a friend, neighbor or family member with a really cool job or hobby? Would they be willing to donate a few hours to educate others on what they do? Just donating 3-4 hours is plenty. Behind the scenes at a bakery, government office or sports club house? Cool! Private lessons for golfing, snowboarding, waterskiing or dancing – perfect!

ARE YOU CONNECTED? Do you have connections to get some really cool technology donated? XBOX, iPad, Wii, iPhone, Kindle or Nook? Help get us plugged in and raise money for Alki PTA!

TIME TO EAT! Do you like to cook or do you know someone who owns a restaurant or catering business? Cooking lessons go over BIG at our auction. Restaurant gift cards are always a hit too! What can we say? Alki parents love to eat!

FAMILY GETAWAYS! Does your family have a cabin or apartment get away? Why not donate a weekend to the auction? In past years, these donations have created fun family memories for the winners! Beach, mountain or city dwellings are welcome!

GIFT CARDS! Double up and buy Scrip Cards and then donate them to the procurement team to score big for Alki PTA!

With donations like these and more from our generous Alki families we know we can reach our goal of $80,000! Thank you for helping with this important and fun event! Please help support your 2017 Auction Team and Families.

AUCTION BUILD-A -BASKET PROJECT We need your help to create some larger sized auction baskets. Recruit your friends and other classroom families to work on a basket together!

Sign up here: tinyurl.com/Auction17Baskets

E-mail brookefitterer@gmail.com with questions and be sure to sign up ASAP!! All donations for this project due by October 20th.

• Spa Day

• Golf

• Beer

• Family Night

• Seahawks

• I heart Alki

• Dessert of the Month Club

• Wine Tasting

• Arts & Crafts

• Science

• ... Or create your own theme!

5:00 - 11:00 PM Ages: 5-14 Years Old Pizza, Games, Movies, & Crafts • $30 per child • $25 each for multiple children Register here: IslandTimeKids.com *10 Children minimum needs to signup

Official Childcare for the 2017 Alki PTA Auction

CAN YOU HELP OUT WITH YOUR CLASSES KID ART

PROJECT? tinyurl.com/AuctionArt17

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VOLUNTEER 2017-18 OPEN CHAIR/COORDINATORS POSITIONS • PTA Events Chair • BLT PTA Representative • Volunteer Coordinator • Cultural Committee • Chinook Book Coordinator • Dudes & Donuts Chair (2) • Holiday Staff Luncheon Chair • Reflections Art Contest Chair • Room Parent Coordinator • Running Club Chair(s) • Spiritwear Campaign Coordinator • Scrip Sales Coordinator • Staff Appreciation Week Chair(s) Signup Here: http://TinyURL.com/AlkiVolunteers

DUDES & DONUTS CHAIR NEEDED

After the Back to School BBQ this week (Sept. 14), our next big event is just for the dudes. We are currently looking for a chair that can coordinate this special morning event that celebrates all of the guys in our students lives.

Job Includes: • Advance coordinating of donut/coffee donation. • Market in Enews/Currents in weeks leading up to

event. • Coordinate volunteers to pick up/serve coffee and

doughnuts. • Coordinate Clean up after event. • Thank volunteers in PTA publications

This year’s Dudes & Donuts is Wednesday, Oct. 11 (7:15 – 7:55 AM).

Any questions? Contact us: President@AlkiPTA.com

Signup Here: http://TinyURL.com/AlkiVolunteers

VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR WANTED There are so many ways to volunteer with Alki PTA and it is incredibly helpful to have a point person that is in the know about Volunteer requirements, PTA events and opportunities.

We are in need of multiple roles to be filled this year but we want to put a spotlight on finding a Volunteer Coordinator for 2017/18. This person (or people) would have great communication and organizational skills and help match volunteers with jobs that fit their availability and skill set. You would meet a wide range of Alki families and be a great asset to the Alki PTA Board and event chairs. If you would be interested in bringing your organizational talents to this role please reach out to president@alkipta.com.

ROOM PARENTS WANTED! Looking for a way to volunteer this year but not sure you’re up for helping out with the auction or another event? Consider being your classroom’s Room Parent! PTA Room Parents act as a liaison between the PTA Executive Board, Event and Program Chairs and your child’s classroom roster of families. Room Parent communications are especially helpful when soliciting grade level auction basket donations, teacher appreciation week assistance or sending out last minute reminders for events or volunteer needs! Room Parents may, at the discretion of the teacher, assist with needs in the classroom but this is solely dependent upon the mutual agreement worked out between the Room Parent and the teacher and will vary from class to class. For more information on being a PTA Room Parent please talk to your classroom teacher or reach out to contact@alkipta.com. We hope to have PTA Room Parents in all classrooms by Curriculum Night October 19, 2017.

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