Edmonds Elementary PTA

Programs, Events & Volunteering

The Edmonds Elementary Parent Teacher Association raises funds and administers programs which build a community within our school. For more information, attend one of the monthly PTA meetings or e-mail a Board Member at edmondspta@gmail.com.

Regular Events

Welcome Back Social
Come meet PTA board, staff, teachers and families new and returning to Edmonds Elementary. This event is held prior to the first day of school to kick off the new school year.

Get Connected Coffee
Join other parents after drop-off on the first day of school to celebrate the new school year, re-connect with EE families, greet new families and sign up for all the fun events of the year.

ORCA-Thon
The Orcas run around our new track and earn money for their school. We hear the kids moan and groan as they run, but it is all smiles when they complete their laps and lap up otter pops in celebration! The money raised supports all-school needs, such as: Classroom Supplies, Field Trips, Classroom Enhancements, and Outdoor Camp, and PTA programs such as: Safety Patrol, Yearbook, Watch Dogs and our Emergency Shed. This is our largest fundraiser of the year and involves a number of volunteer opportunities an especially fun event for dads to join in!

Harvest Festival
The first family event of the school year features many activities including the popular haunted hallway and cake walk.

Bingo Night
An evening event that gets the families together for some BINGO fun!

Skate Parties
These are regularly scheduled nights for Edmonds Elementary families to socialize while rocking and rolling around the rink.

Orca-strated Art Show
By April, the teachers have a great selection of original art by the children. The students choose their favorite piece and we provide a showcase for them. The entries are judged by art professionals and the entire collection is on public display for one night. This PTA committee welcomes participation of parents, staff, and the community in preparing and running this annual event.

Staff Appreciation Week & Luncheon
What better way to thank our amazing staff for taking such wonderful care of our children!

Field Day
The kids look forward to this Spring athletic event all year.

Year End BBQ
The last big hoorah of the school year. Although the giant inflatable slide is the big draw, we also have hamburgers and hot dogs fresh from the grill, tug-of-war contests, bubbles, face painting Many parent volunteers are needed to run this event.

Graduation
A fond farewell to the sixth graders.

Regular Programs

Safety Patrol
Student volunteers ensure the childrens safety getting to and from school. We ensure the volunteers receive the recognition they deserve.

Field Trips
The PTA helps fund the rental of busses for our class field trips.

Classroom Enhancement
Much of our fundraising money goes to support this program which allows the teachers a small discretionary fund to purchase classroom items that are not provided by the district.

Yearbook
As a record of memories for the year, the year book is treasured by students, staff and parents. This is a PTA Committee which welcomes volunteer time, amateur photos, and fun ideas for the publication.

Emergency Preparedness
Knowing our children are safe if there were to be a major disaster during the school day gives us all peace of mind. This PTA committee works to ensure they have the supplies and support they need.

Spirit Wear
Edmonds Elementary tee shirts, sweatshirts, fleece, etc are offered two to three times a year for purchase.

Scholarships
For some of the families in our school community it is a struggle to participate in school activities. This fund helps ensure everyone can enjoy the PTA events and programs.

Website
To promote less costly, more efficient and timely communication to the whole Edmonds Elementary community, the PTA pays for yearly web hosting fees for the www.edmondselementary.com domain.

Other PTA Administered Programs

Book Fairs
Outdoor School/Camp fundraising
Primary student school supplies

Other Volunteer Opportunities

Besides working on PTA programs and events, there are a number of other volunteer opportunities at Edmonds Elementary. Even a half hour of your time can make a difference!

Talk with your childs teacher
There are usually opportunities to work with the class as well as projects that can be taken home.

Chat with Mrs. Bartlette
The ladies in the front office have a huge array of responsibilities. Your helping hands will make their job easier. Stop in and see how you can help.

Check in with the Librarian
The library is a central and buzzing area of our school. There are always projects needing work as well as events to support such as Book Fairs and Open House.

Reach for the STARS
Support Teaching Arts, Reading, and Science by volunteering to work the STARS auction, donating items, or soliciting donations from others.