Emily Dickinson PTSA 2.8.13

CALENDAR

MESSENGER
 

 FACEBOOK

DIRECTORY

DREAGLE STAFF APPRECIATION WEEK

Potluck Lunch - 5/5

 

PRE-PURCHASE 

2025-26 Dickinson Yearbook by 5/31

Carnival Wristbands by 5/31

 

JOIN US

PTSA General Membership Meeting - 5/11 @ 6.30pm

  • in the school library + online option

Brick & Mortar Books Night - 5/28 @ 5-7pm

Volunteer Appreciation - 6/2 @ 9.30-10.30am

 

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Garden Club - 5/4, 5/18

Running Club - 5/5, 5/12, ends 5/19

Carnival - 6/5

 

STAY CONNECTED

Staff Favorites 

Subscribe to The Messenger e-newsletter

Follow PTSA on Facebook

Verify your orders

RIDWELL PLASTIC DRIVE

SCHOOL LIBRARY FUNDRAISER

CARNIVAL

SUBSCRIBE TO THE MESSENGER

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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PTSA NOMINATING COMMITTEE REPORT
 
4/23/2026
 
The 2025-26 Emily Dickinson PTSA nominating committee hereby places the following names into nomination:
 
For the office of Co-President:  Ashlee Dahlberg & Maria Schafer
For the office of Secretary:  Cheryl Jones
For the office of Co-Treasurer:  Tammy Joy & Jen Fischer
For the office of VP of Advocacy:  Mor Lapid Reter
For the office of VP of Communications:  Karolina Upton
For the office of VP of Enrichment:  OPEN
For the office of VP of Family and Community Engagement (FACE):  OPEN
For the office of VP of Fundraising:  Megan Wells
For the office of VP of Membership:  Lindsey Helgen
For the office of Special Education Liaison:  Lauren Donohue
 
The nominating committee has confirmed that all nominees have been a member of a PTA for at least 15 days prior to the election, and meet other requirements as stated in the WSPTA Uniform Bylaws.
 
Respectfully submitted,
Maria Schafer, Amber Emery, & Lindsey Ward
UPDATED 4/29/2026

PTSA membership is open for the 2025-26 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 2025-26 PTSA membership, you can view the online student directory, register early for enrichment classes, and learn about optional volunteer opportunities.

Math Challenge #15 is available HERE and due Thurs, May 7.  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 Volunteers neededAugust 31, 2026.

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 2025-26 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 Sun, Oct 12, 2025.  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.

YMCA BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL CARE

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2:45p Messenger Weekly News
Messenger Weekly News
Date:
Sunday, April 26
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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12:20p Debate Club
Debate Club
Date:
Wednesday, April 29
Time:
12:20p - 12:50p
4th + 5th graders, sign up in class.
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2:45p Messenger Weekly News
Messenger Weekly News
Date:
Sunday, May 3
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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to add to calendar
Staff Appreciation Week
Staff Appreciation Week
Date:
Mon 5/4 - Fri 5/8
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Staff Appreciation Week
Staff Appreciation Week
Date:
Mon 5/4 - Fri 5/8
flyer
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Staff Appreciation Week
Staff Appreciation Week
Date:
Mon 5/4 - Fri 5/8
flyer
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12:20p Debate Club
Debate Club
Date:
Wednesday, May 6
Time:
12:20p - 12:50p
4th + 5th graders, sign up in class.
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to add to calendar
Staff Appreciation Week
Staff Appreciation Week
Date:
Mon 5/4 - Fri 5/8
flyer
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Math Challenge #15 DUE
Math Challenge #15 DUE
Date:
Thursday, May 7
Return printed Math Challenge #15 to your teacher or the front office.
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Staff Appreciation Week
Staff Appreciation Week
Date:
Mon 5/4 - Fri 5/8
flyer
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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.