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FROM OUR PRINCIPAL Aloha Alki Elementary Community,
The Hawaiians have a word for the act of a community coming together to help others without personal gain, the word is kokua. I’ve seen this word lived in the lives of those in our Alki community. From helping in our school auction to checking on a family in need, from sharing your voice at Principal coffee talks to making copies for a teacher, the Alki community never fails to help one another in any way they can. Whether you have offered your time, your money, your voice, or your kind smile, I would like to give thanks to you for all you do. You make Alki a very special place to be.
A special thank you to all of our incredible PTA Auction team and all of our donors! All your hard work and dedication has resulted in far exceeding our expectations for funds raised to support our social-emotional focus for the year. In January, you will see social-emotional learning curriculum, books, and sensory tools in every classroom that support “whole-child” learning. In addition, you will also notice a newly implemented recess support program, Playworks, which will work with our staff to improve the experience for all students on the playground. The work doesn’t stop there! With our additional funds raised, we are working on expanding knowledge of what students are learning at school to you at home! Keep an eye out for learning opportunities for families as well as a RULER toolkit to use with your child at home.
SCHOOL CONTACTS
ATTENDANCE LINE (206) 252-9054
PRINCIPAL Rena Deese
(206) 252-9050 [email protected]
ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY Lisa Noyes
(206) 252-9050 [email protected]
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ASSISTANT Ann Stevens
(206) 252-9050 [email protected]
OFFICE HELP Dianne Szerlong (206) 252-9050
SCHOOL NURSE Mary K Sykes
(206) 292-9057 [email protected]
CAFETERIA Dianne Lannoye (206) 292-9058
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 CURRENTS
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Please help me to give appreciation to our Alki staff during this busy time of year. Last week, a second grader was in the hallway coming in from feeling sad from recess and when I asked him, “what happened?” He sighed and said,
“you are like the tenth teacher to ask me that.” I smiled and said, “Isn’t this school amazing, everyone cares about you!” No matter how busy our staff get, they never stop going above and beyond for each and every student. It is the Alki Way!
Though far away from the islands, the spirit of kokua is alive and well in our Alki community.
With deepest love and gratitude,
Principal Deese
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CHECK OUT ALKI PTA'S WEBSITE www.alkipta.com
ALKI ELEMENTARY'S WEBSITE http://alkies.seattleschools.org/
LETTER FROM PRINCIPAL CONT.
IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES Friday, Dec. 16 (1:05 PM) 1 Hour Early Dismissal Winter Break
Dec. 19 - Jan. 2 NO SCHOOL Winter Break!
Monday, Jan. 16 NO SCHOOL Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Friday, Jan. 27 Passport Check Day!
Wednesday, Feb. 1 NO SCHOOL Day InBetween Semesters
Feb. 2 - 4 School Musical Performances See article & alkipta.com for times!
AROUND THE SCHOOL
THANK YOU FROM ALKI STAFF & STUDENTS Dear Alki Elementary Families,
On behalf of our students and staff at Alki Elementary, we would like to thank you for your attendance to our PTA Auction and for your generous donations! Your support means the world to us and will greatly contribute to our school’s focus for the year around social/emotional learning! Thank you for all that you do and all that you are!
With love & gratitude, Alki Elementary Staff & Students
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PICTURE DAY HELP THANKS A BIG thank you to our fabulous picture day helpers, Althea Kalivoda and Mary Murphy! Thank you for making sure hair was combed, shirts were tucked, and smiles were genuine! Alki appreciates you!
AROUND THE SCHOOL
PAJAMA DRIVE! Due Wednesday, Dec. 14
Please join us in donating a NEW set of pajamas this winter season for families in need. Kindergarten students in K-105 are focusing on gratitude and empathy this month. As a part of their work they have decided to partner with Scholastic & ‘The Pajama Program’ to aid families in need. For each pair of pajamas collected Scholastic will match that donation with a new book for a child as well. Thank you to Ms. Fiedorczyk, Ms. Massimino, Ms. Seefeld, Ms. Delacour, Ms. Frost & Hedrick, & Ms. Dilley’s classes for joining us. You can drop any donations by room 105 or your child’s classroom for collection by December 14th. For more information on the drive: http://www.scholastic.com/pajamadrive/ Questions? Contact Mrs. Kramer [email protected]
SWEATPANTS NEEDED! The School Nurse requests old clean pants/sweats, sizes 5-16, for our many mud and water accidents!
Biggest Need: Pants to fit K-2nd grade boys / Pants for 2nd – 5th grade girls. Leggings and sweatpants are ideal. Thank you!!!
Yearbook cover contest is extended and DIFFERENT this year! In order to encourage a bigger pool of participants, last week we sent home a packet with directions, rules, and a piece of paper to use to design the 2016-17 Yearbook Cover. Get creative Alki and remember the theme is our mascot “the seagull”. For more information check out our webpage (www.alkipta.com/yearbook) with a pdf for you to print out in case the packet doesn’t make it home in your students book bag. Deadline: Friday, December 16 (TURN INTO FRONT OFFICE)
Questions? Contact: Candace Newgard ([email protected])
THANK YOU
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ALKI MUSICAL: AESOP'S FABLES IS UNDERWAY! Ms. Scranton has begun rehearsals on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday after school for 45 eager Alki thespians!
Each group will be doing four fables… ending with the entire cast acting in the grand finale fable – ‘The Tortoise and the Hare.’ It is an exciting and intense time to produce a play in just a few short weeks, so the cast is working extra hard learning their songs and choreography.
Please check out our website www.alkipta.com/musical for more information on the songs that the children will need to learn for their performances.
HELP! Director Scranton would like to put out an “all call” for leftover costumes from the fall- Any LION, MOUSE, SNAIL, or FOX costumes? Any parents who would like to volunteer on set building, costumes, or prop collecting- all help is welcome!
TICKET SALES! We have increased our performances from two to three. Please join us in February on the 2nd, 3rd, & 4th at West Seattle High School to cheer on our actors & actresses. Tickets will go on sale in the coming months.
Questions? Contact Director Melia Scranton: ([email protected]).
AROUND THE SCHOOL
DECEMBER FOOD DRIVE Keep an eye out. Alki is in the beginning stages of a relationship
with the West Seattle Food bank. We are excited to support and participate in their back pack program. A barrel will arrive in December and more information will go out as to what is needed and how the program will work. We are excited for this opportunity to share the joy of supporting and learning from our community.
AROUND THE WORLD IN HOLIDAY SONGS In these last few weeks before Winter break, our multi-arts teacher Ms. Scranton will be teaching our students holiday songs from around the world.
Following the music curriculum, we will be discussing all celebrations including Loi Krathong, Eid, Christmas Traditions of Europe, (Sweden & Germany, specifically), Central and South America, ending with Kwanzaa (African American) and Three Kings day (Jan.6th –Latin American).
If your family has any traditions that you would care to share, please contact Ms. Scranton, so they can be included: [email protected]
LET'S GET PHYSICAL!A BIG thank you to all of our Alki Runners that have been participating in our 26.2 Marathon Kids Challenge! Our student runners have volunteered to run laps during Tuesday and Thursday recesses as part of our annual Fuel Up to Play 60 program. This year Fuel Up to Play 60 is happening during the school day, therefore, no parental consent is required.
Our first leg of the race is complete and the runners that participated have earned a white Marathon Kids 26.2 Challenge t-shirt! Way to go ALKI MARATHONERS! The next leg of the race is to be completed at home during the months of November and December. Please fill out the yellow activity calendar and return it to Nurse Sykes on December 13th. There will be a prize for each leg of the race completed, so don't forget to turn in your forms! KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK SEAGULLS!!
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Research shows that students with higher emotional intelligence are better prepared to manage their lives so that they can focus, learn, and do their best in school. Our school has adopted RULER, a research based program to develop the skills of emotional intelligence in all educators, staff, students and their families.
Why do Emotions Matter? • Emotions influence teaching and learning • Emotions influence decision making • Emotions influence physical and mental health (well-being) • Emotions influence the quality of our relationships
Emotion influence creativity Everyone needs skills to build empathy, healthy relationships and flourish – as human beings and as a society. In this age of social media, we’re at risk of losing these skills. RULER was designed to promote student growth and well-being by enhancing the social and emotional skills of students, and the adults involved in their education.
Recognizing, Understanding, Labeling, Expressing, and Regulating emotions. They form the acronym RULER, which is the name of the approach our school has adopted to teach everyone in our community — the children and the adults — these skills.
If you want to be more detailed about RULER: • Recognizing – Identifying emotion in oneself and others by
interpreting facial expressions, body language, vocal tones and physiological reactions.
• Understanding – Knowing the causes and consequences of emotions, including the influence of different emotions on thinking, learning, decisions, and behavior
• Labeling – Using a wide range of emotion words, developing a rich feeling word vocabulary.
• Expressing – Knowing how and when to express emotions with different people and in multiple contexts (nonverbal, written, and spoken)
• Regulating – Developing strategies that help us manage our emotions to support healthy relationships and achieve goals.
What are the positive outcomes of RULER? • Improved academic performance (11-12% increase in
standardized test scores) • Reduced aggression (handling unpleasant feelings in socially
acceptable ways) • Reduced anxiety • More supportive, productive, and compassionate classrooms
Partnering with families to deepen emotional intelligence: • Builds trusting relationships and community • Creates a welcoming school climate • Supports school efforts and goals • Creates a shared language about emotions • Prevents misunderstandings • Helps kids and promotes healthy development on the net.
Interested in learning more about RULER? Plan on attending the Jan. 5 PTA Meeting for a RULER presentation from staff.
AROUND THE SCHOOL
RECESS CORNER Lunch and Recess are a social
time for students and both bring up a lot of good
questions. Here are a few of the questions we hear the most, please look them over and discuss
with your student. They may teach you something about this social part of their day and you can help them remember what is expected.
LUNCH / RECESS Q&A
Q: Can I eat lunch with my child at school?
A: If you would like to have lunch with your child you may check in with the office, sign the visitors book and get a blue sticker that lets all the staff know you have checked in with the office. You may bring a lunch or buy one in the cafeteria.
Q: Can we sit on the tether balls?
A: You may hit, slap, throw and kick tether balls but not sit on them. If you sit on them the metal rod that holds the rope will break and we no longer have a tether ball to play with.
Q: Can we throw balls against the portable and school wall?
A: You can throw balls on the field and basketball court but not against the school walls. While you are at recess other classes are still in session, the ball noise is distracting to everyone inside.
Q: Why can’t we hang on the goal or play in the goal net?
A: The goals move around and can tip over if you hang on them. Every student is responsible to remind their recess friends that they should not hang on the goal. The goals will be removed from recess for everyone if any student in any grade hangs from the goal. The goals were removed last year because someone forgot and hung on the goal. The goals are back this year so we can all try again. Playing in the net damages the net, please try your best to pick the balls out of the net without hanging on the net.
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LEGISLATIVE
MLK Day; Please join us!
Where: Capital Building, Olympia, Washington
Registration: Free, lunch available for purchase: http://wastatepta.org/meetings/focus_day/index.html Every year PTA members from all over Washington State assemble in Olympia for Focus Day to connect with other passionate parent advocates, discuss PTA priorities, and to meet with legislators to have our voices heard. This is an important opportunity to meet our representatives and remind them that we are here, we are engaged, and we vote! On Focus Day, the Washington State PTA (WSPTA) develops and delivers sessions in the morning to educate members on the State PTA platform (see below), provide useful advocacy tips, and provide advice to help PTAs develop year-long advocacy strategies.
In the afternoon, PTA members are encouraged to attend prearranged meetings with their state representatives. Alki PTA is partnering with other West Seattle and district 34 schools for these meetings so that we can present a unified front. We are prioritizing engagement on school counselors, multiculturalism, and fully funding education.
So that everyone that attends feels prepared for Focus Day, we will be preparing fact sheets with information about who we are meeting with, and what Alki PTA and Washington State PTA priorities are.
On Focus Day we will:
1. Get an overview of Washington State PTA's and Alki PTA’s legislative priorities.
2. Attend presentations from the State level PTA about advocacy strategies.
3. Connect with other parents, teachers, and education advocates for coalition building.
4. Meet with our legislators to discuss issues that are important to our school and our community, like insufficient funding for schools, and losing our counselor.
5. e will leave a letter with our legislators as a reminder of the issues in our community.
It is going to be a great day! Join us! If you are interested, even if you are just thinking about it, please contact Elise Carlson-Rainer ([email protected]) and Vanessa Longacre-Wilcox ([email protected]) so that you can be on the list to receive information about the day and discuss carpooling to get to Olympia. Focus Day Frequently Asked Questions:
• Are kids allowed at the event? Yes. People do bring kids but there are not activities or childcare set up for the day.
• Will there be a bus going down like last year? Last year a few West Seattle Schools got together and chartered a bus down to Olympia. This is still undecided but a possibility for this year too. Stay tuned.
• Will there also be a way to honor MLK Day while we are in Olympia?
• Yes. There is a rally planned that day by the NAACP, Washington’s Paramount Duty, and Washington State Education Association (WEA) to advocate for equitable school funding. There may also be sessions within the Focus Day program. https://www.facebook.com/events/1795821830658223/
PTA LEGISLATIVE FOCUS DAY Monday, Jan. 16 (9:00 AM – 3:00 PM)
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WASHINGTON STATE PTA PLATFORM & LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES 2016 - 2018
On October 22nd & 23rd PTA members from across the state met at the Legislative Assembly in Olympia to vote on the 2016-2018 platform. There were a total of 10 issues (short term priorities) and 3 platform resolutions (long term priorities) that were voted on to the platform. The top 5 issues with the most votes became the Legislative Priorities and will receive the most focus & funding for the year. Below is a list of items from the state platform and how some of Alki PTA’s Legislative priorities fit in:
2016 – 2018 WSPTA Legislative Priorities (Top Five) The following legislative priority descriptions are adapted from details posted here: http://wastatepta.org/advocacy/index.html
Social & Emotional Learning (SEL) – WSPTA will support legislation or polices that integrate social emotional learning and trauma informed practices in the education system, teacher and principal preparation programs and professional learning ensure adequate staffing of psychologists, counselors, social workers, behavioral specialists and nurses in schools and prioritize school climate. Alki’s focus within this issue: To advocate for funding for counselors in every elementary school. Currently the state mandates counselors for middle schools and high schools but it is left up to the discretion of the districts to provide for elementary schools. Because of a lack of overall funding, Seattle Public Schools assigns counselors to elementary schools based on the highest needs. Our position is that all students and schools need the support of school counselors and the state should provide funding to the districts to do so.
Amply Fund Basic Education – WSPTA will support legislation or polices that fulfill Washington State’s paramount duty to amply fund basic education. The Legislature has completed the necessary work to define “basic education,” but has underfunded basic education for decades. School districts have had to rely on levies to make up the shortfall. Parents, teachers, community members, local businesses, and PTAs have spent innumerable hours and countless dollars subsidizing basic education--thus inadvertently exacerbating the equity and opportunity gaps. Alki’s focus: All schools should have what they need to provide students with a safe, quality education. Across the state PTAs are funding all kinds of basic needs and we should not have to. At Alki, we fund basic needs like staffing for safety on the playground or school counselors. In addition, full funding for education would mean building improvements, appropriate student teacher ratios, and could put an end to classroom reshuffling.
LEGISLATIVE
Closing the Opportunity Gap – WSPTA shall initiate and/or support legislation or polices that: Complete implementation of the recommendations of the Educational Opportunity Gap Oversight and Accountability Committee (EOGOAC) and HB 1541 to close the educational opportunity gap. Alki’s focus: We believe that all students deserve a quality education that meets them where they are and provides tools necessary to close any gaps in opportunity and/or achievement. Alki PTA will advocate for and is committed to supporting polices that close these gaps.
Standards for Para-educators – Support polices that set statewide standards, training, and career development for para-educators, including training for teachers who have para-educators assisting their classrooms and their principals. Policies shall include minimum employment standards, certification, and endorsements; that are currently not required. Alki’s focus: This issue just makes sense but it also specifically relates to closing the Opportunity Gap. Para-educators provide over half of all instructional hours in programs designed to close the opportunity gap, and often bring more diverse backgrounds and cultural experiences into the classroom.
Breakfast After the Bell – Supports instituting and funding a Breakfast after the Bell program in high needs schools and initiates policies at the district level that encourage early adoption of Breakfast after the Bell Programs.
For information about the Washington State PTA platform: http://wsptagrassroots.blogspot.com/2016/10/2016-post-legislative-assembly-summary.html
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LEGISLATIVE CALENDAR Wednesday, Dec. 7 (4:15 – 8:00 PM) Regular School Board Meeting John Stanford Center Regular Board meetings are generally scheduled for the first and third Wednesdays of each month. The Board meetings start at 4:15 PM, with public testimony to begin no earlier than 5:30 PM.
Thursday, Dec. 15 (10:00 AM – 12:00 PM) Education Funding Task Force House Hearing Room A , John L. O'Brien Building, Olympia, WA Agenda: • Presentation of recommendations to the task force • Member discussion • Public comment
Monday, Jan. 16, 2017 Legislative Focus Day Olympia, WA Every year PTA members all over Washington State assemble in Olympia to discuss priorities and to meet with legislators to have our voices heard. This is an important opportunity to meet our representatives and remind them that we are here, we are engaged, and we vote! Check out information about last year’s event: http://www.wastatepta.org/meetings/focus_day/index.html
Please let us know if you would like to join and we will try to work out carpooling to Olympia.
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PTA PRESIDENT LETTER It’s the season of gratitude, Alki, and let me start by saying, Thank you to all of you for another successful Alki Auction! At last tally we have reached over $98,000 – once again exceeding last year’s funds raised and setting a new record. This means that we have achieved over 57% of Alki’s budget for the year helping to ensure the sustainability of school grants, programs and events in place for this year and future years. An amazing accomplishment. A special thank you to the auction planning team who devoted hours of time and energy making it all happen. I have personally worked on the auction for the last three years and can share how rewarding an experience it is but can also speak for myself and others when we say we’re ready to pass the baton! Later in this issue of Currents as you read about the auction successes please consider the roles we are looking to fill next year. We all want to see the auction continue to reach new heights and that can only happen with new energy and ideas!
I think it’s important to note, that as we celebrate our successes, Alki is also giving back this December. I am so excited and proud of the work that’s being done for our surrounding community that really represents the spirit of the season. A few highlights:
• Look for the “giving garland” where you can select an item of need to donate to a collection for families in need.
• The Scholastic sponsored Pajama Drive, organized by Mrs. Kramer, is happening now.
• We are hosting a canned food drive this month and are looking to establish an ongoing relationship with West Seattle Food Bank.
I’m reminded of my favorite quote that always makes me cry: “Unless someone like YOU cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better, it’s not” – The Lorax. Thank you, Alki, for caring a whole awful lot. See you next year!
Best, Amy Cooper Alki PTA President
PTA EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
PRESIDENT Amy Cooper
CO-VP COMMUNICATIONS Angela Powell
CO-VP EVENTS Lindsay Yost
CO-VP FUNDRAISING Lisa Rockel
SECRETARY Danielle Jones
TREASURER Patti Johnson
UPCOMING PTA MEETINGS Wednesday, Dec. 7 6:30 - 7:30 PM Sign Up For Childcare www.tinyurl.com/PTAMeetingChildcare
Thursday, Jan. 5 6:30 - 7:30 PM
ALKI PTA
PTA MEETING AGENDA Thursday, Nov. 3 (6:30 - 7:30 PM)Call To Order Welcome Reflections participants and families – Presentation of submissions Approval or Correction of Minutes Reports • Legislative Report – Focus Day • VP’s and Treasurer Reports - Auction
Totals, Fundraising, Events Unfinished Business • Safety/Security of our building –
research, input from staff • Counselor Advocacy • National PTA School of Excellence
Survey – 36 respondents to online survey. Roadmap to Excellence Goal is family engagement with father figure/male engagement focus.
New Business • Food Drive/Giving Garland • Enrichment “Advisory Council” – Laura
Mount, Laurie Rasmussen, Rena Deese - please reach out to them with any ideas for After School Enrichment programs.
• Any new business from the floor? Announcements/Thank Yous • Thank you, Lindsay Yost, Reflections
Coordinator, Angela Powell, Auction Chair, Laura Mount for spearheading the food drive and Tina Monroe, Staff Luncheon Chair.
• Next General Meeting: Thursday, January 5th – RULER Presentation from Staff Ruler Team
Eat, Drink and Be Merry! Adjourn
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Robotics Night with Ms. Iba and Mr. Josh Wednesday, Jan. 25 (5:00 - 7:00 PM) $30 | 18 SPOTS OPEN Fun night of robotics and coding! Dash, Dot, Sphero and BB8s are waiting for your coding so they can get moving. Be prepared to work in a team alongside Ms. Iba and Mr. Josh!
Keys and Karaoke on Alki Friday, January 27 (7:00 - 10:00 PM) $30 | 27 SPOTS OPEN Talented musician and Alki Dad, Billy Stover, will perform a live piano concert of classic sing-along favorites while Alki’s closeted singers and performers pass the mic and show their vocal chops!
Seahawks Viewing Party Hosts: Mission Cantina & Georgetown Brewery Sunday, Dec. 11 (Kickoff 1:25 PM) $50 | 15 SPOTS OPEN Back by popular demand Alki Seahawks fans will gather again at Mission Cantina to cheer on their beloved team as they take on the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Dec. 11! This HUGELY popular event oversold last year and Mission and Georgetown did not disappoint with a buffet of complimentary Mission appetizers and FREE beer from Georgetown Brewery for party guests!
Yoga Together - Parent/Kid Yoga Class! Wednesday, Jan. 11 (6:00 - 7:30 PM) $15 | 25 SPOTS OPEN Join Katherine Hardin, an Alki mom and Yoga insturctor, for a fun family yoga experience. This is for parents and their kids!
UPCOMING 'OPEN' BUY-IN PARTIES!
ALKI PTACONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2016-17 REFLECTIONS PARTICIPANTS! Congratulations to all of the participants in this years' Reflections program! The following students have entered pieces into the competition:
• Film Production: Liam C.
• Literature: Collin T., Kiriana B. • Visual Arts: Lily M., Ruby A., Colston B., Maggie M. and Naomi D.
All participating students have advanced to the Seattle Council PTSA exhibition at the Armory in the Seattle Center! Please join us for any or all of the activities:
Wednesday, Dec. 7 (6:30 PM) Awards Ceremony during our December PTA Meeting
Dec. 5 - Jan. 3 Armory in the Seattle Center (Upstairs) Art on Display (Come by any time to see our own Alki students' exhibitions as well as art from students across the district!) Sunday, Jan. 8 (2:00 - 3:00 PM) Recognition Ceremony (Dr. Nyland will be handing out awards)
The Seattle Council PTSA judges select a certain number of participants to advance to the WA State PTA level. Let's wish our students the best of luck! We're so proud of all of them all for their hard work.
BUY HERE!http://tinyurl.com/AlkiAuction2016-Catalog
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AUCTION ASK: At Alki’s first auction – many, many years ago $12,000 was raised and it was held in the Alki Gym. How far we’ve come! Through the continued success of the PTA Auction Alki’s fundraising has been streamlined for many years into two main fundraisers: the PTA Auction and the Alki-a-Thon and eliminated the need for other, shall we say, “less fun” fundraisers (magazine subscriptions, wrapping paper, anyone?) BUT! In putting on the BIG EVENT it takes some seriously devoted parents willing to put in the time and energy to make it happen! Patti Johnson, presently in her final year as Treasurer, has decided to take the auction reins next year as Auction Chair! Thank you, Patti! Now is the time to jump on the auction bandwagon and bring your talents and expertise to next year’s event and fill one of the following roles:
• Procurement Team – 3 to 4 volunteers • Buy In Party Coordinator • Dessert Dash Coordinator • Website/Database Lead • Tickets/Raffle Sales
Please don’t hesitate to reach out to any of this year’s team listed on this page for more information on the roles and auction info! We are looking for new recruits and we know you’re out there! Thank you!
ALKI PTA AUCTION
AUCTION NIGHT BROKE RECORDS: $98,000 & CLIMBING WOW! What an amazing night! Thank you to everyone who attended, donated, volunteered, contributed, etc. etc. etc. On top of the crazy amount of money we raised for our children ($98,000 and counting)!!! The biggest take away for me that weekend (and the months leading up to it) was the building of our Alki Community. So many of you stepped up to help make this not only the biggest fundraiser of the year, but just an all-around FUN NIGHT… Our kids seriously have no idea how cool (and wild) their parents are! We not only made a record amount of money, but we also had a record turnout for so many of our Volunteer positions (before and during the night) that made the entire event that much smoother for all of the chairs. Thank you again for your generosity with not only your money, but of your time. … I truly appreciate it. – Angela Powell (2016 Auction Chair)
Okay I’m done being mushy, let’s get to the highlights! • Raise the Paddle – Social Emotional Learning: $20,725 • Kid Art: $7,250 • Dessert Dash: $3,657 • Teacher Experiences and Buy Ins: $3,940 • Buy Ins: $11,925 • Raffle: $3,320
Big Congrats to Susan Gates who won the night at the Salish Lodge Raffle!
And Mike Bryant who won the 50/50 Raffle… and the rock, paper, scissors live auction game… and the $100 Chocolate Bar… seriously someone buy this guy a lottery ticket!
A SPECIAL THANKS to our Auction Committee: • Angela Powell: Auction Chair • Barbara Ott, Whitney Marois, Britney Straus: Procurement Team • Amy Cooper: Database Master • Danielle Jones: Buy-In Coordinator Extraordinaire! • Laurie Rasmussen: Teacher Buy-In/Experience Coordinator • Davina Dilley: Dessert Dash Coordinator • Pam Bigatel: Kid Art Coordinator • Jen Typpi: Ticket/Raffles Sales, Seating Chart Queen • Colleen Davis: Decorations Chair • Mary Roper: Program, Posters, Invitations, etc. Printing • Kristy Clay: Cuban Poster Printing • Brooke Fitterer: Grade Basket Coordinator / Closing Team Chair / All
around helpful person Erik Fitterer, Heidi & Mike Fahy, Erin Kelley, Tina Monroe, Geoff Croghan, Lindsay McDonald, Kim Pham, Lillie Ponnusamy, Amy Bannister, Lindsay Yost: Night of Staff
Kid Art Artist Leads: Pam Bigatel, Britney Straus, Althea Bradley, Sidney Goldman, Paulette Athan, Laurie Rasmussen, Pauline Chardoul-Sutter, Nanda & JJ Guajardo, Jen Typpi, Amy Dodson, Meghan Edwards, Lisa Nobis, Heather Guiterrez, Beth Farmer, and Laura Mount
Volunteers: Peter Morse, Cheryl Meckley, Nicole & Mark Turpen, Lisa Tirnauer, Lindsay Duffy, Emily Anderson, Amey Nutter, Erin Kelley, Brenda Gage, Holly Ingalls, Akemi Sakaida, Mary Murphy, Carrie McInelly, Lisa Rockel, Patti Johnson, Bryan Fiedorczyk, Katherine Lewis, Jay Clay, Heidi & John Isaza, Malik DavisK Kyle Walior, Julie Madden, Heather Gutierrez, Katherine Lewis and Principal Rena Deese
I know I’m forgetting people… please know I am ever so grateful for everyone’s help!
THANK YOU TO OUR DONORS!
BUSINESSES https://alkipta.com/businessdonors/
INDIVIDUAL https://alkipta.com/individualdonors/
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DINE OUT FOR ALKI Thank you to everyone who attended our first Dine out for Alki last week at Shelby’s Bistro & Ice Creamery. What a fun afternoon/evening making memories at this new family establishment. Special thanks to owner, Shelby Varden for being so accommodating to our community and donating 10% of the profits back to our Alki Elementary PTA!
BOX TOP COLLECTION - KEEP IT UP ALKI! Thanks to everyone who brought in their box tops this Fall. The total for our first submission to them was $184!!! Would like to contribute and not sure where to start? Check out our webpage for more information www.alkipta.com/boxtops.
ALKI PTA FUNDRAISING & VOLUNTEER
HOW TO VOLUNTEER AT ALKI We are so fortunate to have such wonderful families and neighbors who support and enrich our school. This is what makes Alki such a powerful place for our children! Students, staff, families and the community working together as a team increases student success. We’d love your help!
All volunteers with the Seattle Public Schools are required to submit a completed volunteer application form including a background check prior to working with students.
You can find additional information on volunteering and download a copy of the form here: http://tinyurl.com/SPSVolunteer2016
OPEN POSITIONS Calling all of our amazing parents for open chair positions! Do you have the desire to help out around our school but not sure where to begin? Come join our PTA team and help fill the 2016-17 open chair positions! Some of these positions include:
• Staff Appreciation Week Chair
• Volunteer Coordinator
• 2017/18: PTA Treasurer
• 2017/18: Building Leadership Team Representative
Start thinking about which of these positions piques your interest and feel free to sign up on SignUp Genius (TinyURL.com/AlkiVolunteers)
CHINOOK BOOK - THANK YOU! Thank you to all who purchased Chinook Books this fall! Hope you are all using those great coupons this December during the holidays! As a school we raised $500 for Alki Elementary PTA! Special thanks to Amy Bannister and Lisa Rockel for helping sell them on the playground and at events this Fall. .
December 7th 2016 Volume XI, Version 4
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December 7th 2016 Volume XI, Version 4
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December 7th 2016 Volume XI, Version 4
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