GET INVOLVED
International Food Fest
Reflections Art Contest "What My Culture Means to Me"
Theater "Hercules and the Golden Apple"
Garden Club
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STAY CONNECTED
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PTSA membership is open for the 2026-27 school year. Join or renew HERE today! PTSA memberships are valid for one school year only. Please support your PTSA by purchasing an annual membership.
With a 2026-27 PTSA membership, you can view the online student directory, register early for enrichment classes, and learn about optional volunteer opportunities.
Math Challenge #2 is available HERE and due Thurs, Nov 5. Please print, complete, and return to Mrs. Jones at the front office. Students who complete 12 out of 15 challenges are recognized at the end of the school year.
4th graders: Obtain a FREE pass to federal parks, lands, and waters from Every Kid Outdoors! Passes must be printed; electronic passes not accepted. Passes are intended for 4th graders only and valid through 
August 31, 2027.
Make sure your volunteer status is up to date! First time volunteer? Submit a LWSD Online Volunteer Application for clearance. Returning volunteer? Look for a renewal reminder from Raptor. (Check junk mail for Raptor System.) Approvals are valid for two full years.
Free & Reduced Meal Benefits: Applications for the 2026-27 school year are available to complete online (preferred method) through MySchoolApps, or by manually filling out an application found on the district website. Deadline is Mon, Oct 12, 2026. Please file a new application for uninterrupted benefits. The application takes less than 10 minutes to complete, and parents need to provide just one application per family or household.
Subscribe HERE for The Messenger, your PTSA e-newsletter. Be first to know about Fun Run, BINGO Night, International Food Fest, Theater, school dances, book fairs, Art Walk, Staff Appreciation, Carnival, and all other PTSA events!
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2:45p Messenger Weekly News
Messenger Weekly News
Date:
Sunday, November 1
Time:
2:45p
The Messenger is a weekly e-newsletter. Look for it on Sunday afternoons to prep for the school week ahead. SUBSCRIBE for the latest news + events at Dickinson/Explorer.
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| Ms. Kangas's birthday
Spelling Bee Club #2
Spelling Bee Club #2
Date:
Tuesday, November 3
Where:
lunch recess
Spelling Bee Club during lunch recess. Must be registered HERE by Oct 20 to participate.
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| 12:00p Boundary/Realignment: Supporting Students During Change
Boundary/Realignment: Supporting Students During Change
Date:
Wednesday, November 4
Time:
12:00p - 12:30p
Where:
online
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| Mx. Harrington's birthday
6:00p Explorer Info Night
Explorer Info Night
Date:
Thursday, November 5
Time:
6:00p - 7:00p
Where:
Explorer Community Room
Prospective Explorer families, come visit the school and ask questions!
LWSD Choice School applications open 11/1 at https://www.lwsd.org/programs/choice-schools ics:
| 9:00a Eastlake Holiday Bazaar
Eastlake Holiday Bazaar
Date:
Saturday, November 7
Time:
9:00a - 3:00p
Where:
Eastlake High School campus
33rd annual Eastlake PTSA Holiday Bazaar
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2:45p Messenger Weekly News
Messenger Weekly News
Date:
Sunday, November 8
Time:
2:45p
SUBSCRIBE for the latest news + events at Dickinson/Explorer.
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| 12:00p Boundary/Realignment: Choice School & Special Programs
Boundary/Realignment: Choice School & Special Programs
Date:
Monday, November 9
Time:
12:00p - 12:30p
Where:
online
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| Spelling Bee Club #3
Spelling Bee Club #3
Date:
Tuesday, November 10
Where:
lunch recess
Spelling Bee Club during lunch recess. Must be registered HERE by Oct 20 to participate.
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| NO SCHOOL -Veterans Day
| 6:00p Mandatory Theater Parent Info Night (option 1)
Mandatory Theater Parent Info Night (option 1)
Date:
Thursday, November 12
Time:
6:00p - 6:45p
Where:
school library
-Email a student headshot to theater@dickinsonptsa.org
-Sign up for a student audition time slot -Sign up for at least one parent production team -Sign the parent contract + emergency contact form ics:
| 6:00p INTERNATIONAL FOOD FEST
INTERNATIONAL FOOD FEST
Date:
Friday, November 13
Time:
6:00p - 8:00p
Where:
Commons
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| 1:00p Wizard of Oz
Wizard of Oz
Date:
Saturday, November 14
Time:
1:00p
Where:
Eastlake High School Performing Arts Center
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7:00p Wizard of Oz
Wizard of Oz
Date:
Saturday, November 14
Time:
7:00p
Where:
Eastlake High School Performing Arts Cener
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Emily Dickinson PTSA 7040 208th Ave NE Redmond WA 98053 425 936 2530 LWSD
Emily Dickinson PTSA 2.8.13 is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. We serve Emily Dickinson Elementary and Explorer Community School on Union Hill in Redmond, WA. Tax ID # 91-1212455.
