Emily Dickinson PTSA 2.8.13

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Fundraising

Auction / Teacher Experiences
Auction / Teacher Experiences

Chair:
(none)

Box Tops for Education
Box Tops for Education

Chair:
(none)
When:
year round

It's easy to find Box Tops for Education…in fact, you may have some in your home right now!

You can find Box Tops on over 250 participating products. Each Box Tops coupon is worth 10¢ for our school, and that can add up fast! Just clip them and send them into your child's classroom. Since 1996, participating schools have earned over $500 million through the Box Tops for Education® program, helping them to buy much-needed supplies, fund school programs and more. For more information about the Box Tops for Education program and a complete list of where Box Top Coupons can be found, go to www.boxtops4education.com. Invite family and friends to clip and save them as well!

Brown Bear Car Wash
Brown Bear Car Wash

Chair:
(none)
When:
year round

Purchase car wash tickets through the PTSA. 80% of the proceeds benefit our PTSA!
Carnival
Carnival

Chair:
(none)
When:
June

We celebrate the end of the school year with an evening of old-fashioned carnival fun. Simple games are situated outdoors around the school campus. Check out the popular cupcake walk, inflatables, food offerings, concessions, and the prize booth. Collect tickets by playing games and redeem later at the prize booth. Don’t miss out!

Celebration Books
Celebration Books

Chair:
When:
year round

Support our school library by donating a Celebration Book! This program gets new and exciting books into our school library AND honors your child’s special day (birthday, half-birthday, special award, holiday, etc). It's as easy as 1-2-3:

1) Click the link below to place your order.

2) Near the date of your child’s special day, your child will select a book from the Celebration Books bin in the library.

3) During your child’s library class, the book will be presented as a new addition to our library, and your child will be the first to check it out.

A donation of $25 per book is suggested, and corporate matching is highly appreciated! You may request more than one book for your student; you can also do this for all of your children at once!

Scholarships available. Please contact Kelly Williams at kewiliams@lwsd.org.

Donations
Donations

Chair:
(none)
When:
year round

Pass the Hat, donate PTSA memberships, donate yearbooks.

Dragon's Lair Used Book Faire
Dragon's Lair Used Book Faire

Chair:
(none)
When:
March/April

Started in 2011, students and families can find "new to you" books at rock bottom prices! Collected from community donations, the Used Book Fair sells books, games, puzzles, video games, DVDs, etc. The Used Book Fair is usually scheduled the week before spring break. It's a beloved and affordable event for all!

Volunteer here!
Employer Match
Employer Match

Chair:
(none)
When:
year round

FUN RUN / Dreagle Dash
FUN RUN / Dreagle Dash

Chair:
(none)
When:
fall


Restaurant Nights
Restaurant Nights

Chair:
(none)
When:
year round
Retail Partners
Retail Partners

Chair:
(none)
When:
year round

Support school + PTSA while you shop!

Bellevue Ice Rink, Box Tops, Fred Meyer/Kroger/QFC, and Snapdoodle Toys Redmond.

School

Field Day
Field Day

Chair:
When:
June

Green Team
Green Team

Chair:
When:
year round
Read Across America + Sasquatch Program
Read Across America + Sasquatch Program

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Safety Patrol
Safety Patrol

Chair:
When:
year round

Dickinson/Explorer Safety Patrol is looking for friendly, cooperative, and responsible 4th & 5th graders to join. If you are a role model who can help keep students walking to and from school safely, and your behavior and success in school are top of the line, then WE WANT YOU!   Some of your responsibilities will include:

* Acting as a role model to students, staff, and community members for the ENTIRE school year.  
* Helping students and parents cross at crosswalks. 
* Keeping kids out of harm’s way.
* Patrolling walkways and parking lots.

Safety Patrol is a YEAR-LONG COMMITMENT.  You will be on duty approximately 1 full week per month. When your squad is on duty for the week, you should plan on arriving to school promptly at 8:50am and leaving at 4:05pm. 

At the end of the school year, we'll plan a special event to celebrate our Safety Patrol team!

Questions? Please contact Ms. Teske or Ms. Baker.

Scholastic Book Fair
Scholastic Book Fair

Chair:
When:
during conference week

The school sells new Scholastic Books for purchase and earns Scholastic Dollars to purchase new books and resources. Teachers also have the opportunity to fill out Wish Lists so students and parents can help supplement in-classroom libraries.

Volunteer here!
School Picture Day
School Picture Day

Chair:
(none)
When:
fall + spring

Say cheese! Students get their school picture taken. Volunteers are needed to help this run smoothly and efficiently.
Vision & Hearing Screening
Vision & Hearing Screening

Chair:
(none)
When:
fall

All students are tested for vision and hearing. Volunteers are needed for morning and afternoon shifts.
Watch D.O.G.S.
Watch D.O.G.S.

Chair:
(none)
When:
year round

Dads, grandpas, uncles, fathers-in-law: Join our Watch D.O.G.S (Dads of Great Students) program!

Garden Club
Garden Club

Chair:

The Garden Club meets in the school garden at LUNCH RECESS once or twice a month.

Students who participate in Garden Club help take care of our school garden. They...PLANT a variety of vegetables and other plants. CARE for and maintain plants to help them grow. LEARN more about sustainable gardening and healthy food. MEET local farmers. MAKE new friends. GROW into environmental stewards.

Enrichment

Art Smart
Art Smart

Chair:
(none)
When:
monthly

Art Smart is a PTSA sponsored program that brings art enrichment directly to the classrooms. Once a month, volunteer docents visit the classrooms to teach students elements of art and design while exploring a range of art techniques. Students are introduced to the work of great artists such as Leonardo da Vinci, Vincent Van Gogh, Mary Cassatt, Frida Kahlo, M.C. Escher, and Dale Chihuly, just to name a few. Student artwork is displayed in the hallways throughout the school year and highlights are showcased at the spring Art Walk. One or more volunteers per class are needed. Volunteers are not required to have an art background, just a love for helping children express their creativity. Curriculum and training support are provided.

Volunteer here!

Author Visit
Author Visit

Chair:
When:
annually
Dance Week + Dance Night
Dance Week + Dance Night

Chair:
(none)
When:
annually

Math Challenge
Math Challenge

Chair:
(none)
When:
bi-weekly

Students: Sharpen your pencils, ready your brain, and get ready to practice some math skills! Math Challenge is a free program that gives elementary students a chance to practice their mathematical problem-solving skills. The challenges cover problem solving strategies such as draw a picture or model, make an organized list, look for a pattern, work backward, and guess and check.

The program is completely free and no sign-up is necessary. This is a great opportunity for families to get involved and enjoy math through fun and engaging math problems. We encourage parents and siblings to participate in discussing and solving them. Schedules and problem-solving strategies are available at www.mathinaction.org

Volunteer here!

Nature Vision
Nature Vision

Chair:
(none)
When:
year round

The Nature Vision program, funded by the PTSA, brings environmental awareness to all classrooms in two sessions. The sessions are taught by Nature Vision representatives during class time as an enrichment to the curriculum. An environmentalist works with all classrooms. This is usually mingled with work parties to maintain the Wetlands in the spring.
Pacific Science Center Day
Pacific Science Center Day

Chair:
(none)
When:
March/April

Planetarium and science exploration with Pacific Science Center, student science experiment workshops, and hands-on activities and exhibits.

Volunteer here!
Reflections Art Contest
Reflections Art Contest

Chair:
(none)
When:
Sept-Nov

The Reflections Arts in Education program is a National PTA cultural arts competition. The purpose of the program is to provide an opportunity for students to use their creative talents by expressing themselves through their own original works created around a theme. The program begins at the local PTA level and entries can progress through council, state, and national rounds of competition.

Deadlines for Dickinson/Explorer entries will be posted when available.
For more information and entry details go to: www.lwptsa.net/reflections/

Volunteer here!

Running Club
Running Club

Chair:
(none)
When:
during lunch recess
School Garden
School Garden

Chair:
(none)
When:
year round

Our school garden committee designs, arranges, and teaches students about how food grows. Students receive real-time, hands-on experience growing, harvesting, and preparing a variety of fruits and vegetables.

Volunteer here!
Spelling Bee Club
Spelling Bee Club

Chair:
(none)
When:
November

The Dickinson PTSA Spelling Bee Club is open to students in grades K-5, where kids get a chance to show off their spelling skills.

Volunteer here!
Wetlands Week
Wetlands Week

Chair:
(none)
When:
April

Community

5th Grade Promotion
5th Grade Promotion

Chair:
(none)
When:
spring

5th grade party + promotion! Past ideas: a reception, bulletin board feature, slideshow, memory CD -- so fun!

Volunteer here!
Art Walk + Ice Cream Social
Art Walk + Ice Cream Social

Chair:
(none)
When:
spring

The annual Art Walk + Ice Cream Social showcases Art Smart projects created by Dickinson/Explorer students throughout the school year. Art work, activities, photo ops, and ICE CREAM make this event a favorite among students, parents, and teachers alike!

Volunteer here!

Back to School Event
Back to School Event

Chair:
(none)
When:
before school starts

Meet your teachers, drop off school supplies, sign up for conferences, and find your bus route.

Learn about PTSA and other community groups in the Commons.

Volunteer here!
BINGO Night
BINGO Night

Chair:
(none)

Family and Community Engagement (FACE)
Family and Community Engagement (FACE)

Chair:
(none)
When:
monthly

Family and Community Engagement (FACE) is the cornerstone of any successful PTA. Reaching out to students and families to provide support, services and community is the best way to maintain a healthy PTA membership and to ensure that every child has a voice in our school.

Volunteer here!
International Food Fest
International Food Fest

Chair:
(none)
When:
fall

Please join us for an evening of fun as we explore the many cultures represented at our school. Try delicious food from around the world. See artwork and artifacts from faraway places.

The families of Dickinson/Explorer put on International Food Fest. Every family is encouraged to attend and represent their country if possible.

Volunteer here!

Math / STEAM Night
Math / STEAM Night

Chair:
(none)

Movie Night
Movie Night

Chair:
(none)

A fun opportunity to bring your blanket, join Dickinson friends and families, and watch a movie together. Popcorn is usually served! Watch for these on Messenger, our Facebook page, and the Calendar.

Volunteer here!
Science Fair
Science Fair

Chair:
(none)

Spirit Wear
Spirit Wear

Chair:
(none)
When:
fall

Parents can purchase t-shirts and sweatshirts with Dickinson or Explorer colors and logos on them. Great to wear on school spirit days!
Summer Playdates
Summer Playdates

Chair:
(none)
When:
late summer

Talent Show
Talent Show

Chair:
(none)


Teacher + Staff Appreciation
Teacher + Staff Appreciation

Chair:
(none)
When:
year round + May

We appreciate our teachers and staff all year! Additionally, we have Teacher + Staff Appreciation Week in May to further express our appreciation and gratitude.

Volunteer here!
Welcome Back Coffee
Welcome Back Coffee

Chair:
(none)
When:
first day of school

Advocacy

Campus Spruce Up
Campus Spruce Up

Chair:
(none)
When:
year round

Help refresh and enhance the appearance of our school and campus via garden, landscape, fresh paint, clean up, etc.

Volunteer here!
Disability Awareness Fair (DAF)
Disability Awareness Fair (DAF)

Chair:
(none)
When:
fall

Disability Awareness Fair is a hands-on event for students in grades K-5 at Dickinson/Explorer. Students learn about different abilities, how to support their peers with different abilities, and what it would feel like to have different abilities. This event is sponsored by our PTSA. We are seeking a chair or two to help organize.

Volunteer here!

See photos from the DAF in 2019 here.
Diversity, Equity, + Inclusion (DEI)
Diversity, Equity, + Inclusion (DEI)

Chair:
(none)
When:
monthly meetings

Advocate for institutional and systemic changes that ensure equity, justice, respect, and inclusion of all children. Strive to be anti-discriminatory, inclusive, and welcome all voices. Seek to learn from our community and grow as individuals, and as an organization.

Volunteer here!
Emergency Preparedness
Emergency Preparedness

Chair:
(none)
When:
monthly meetings

Ensuring our students and staff are prepared for any emergency while at school.

Volunteer here!

Legislative Advocacy
Legislative Advocacy

Chair:
(none)
When:
monthly

As advocates for our students, staff, and school, the PTSA gets involved with legislative work that pertains to education. With the lead of our chair, our school participates in Legislative Assembly and holds a Focus Day.

Volunteer here!

Parent Education
Parent Education

Chair:
(none)
Special Education
Special Education

Chair:
(none)
When:
monthly meetings
Sustainability
Sustainability

Chair:
(none)
When:
monthly meetings

Passionate about food recovery, waste reduction, composting, green cleaning, no-idle zones, herbicide-free schools, and engaging and supporting students in their efforts to combat climate change and create a livable planet? Join the Sustainability Committee!

Volunteer here!

Before School

Elementary Band
Elementary Band

Chair:
When:
year round

Intermediate Choir
Intermediate Choir

Chair:
When:
Wednesdays, 8-9:15am

Your kids are in for a treat when they join Intermediate Choir run by our music teacher, John Kelleher. Choir is a before-school enrichment program with a spring concert. Explorer students are released early for the start of their school day. Intermediate Choir is available for students in grades 3-5.

Click here to register

Elementary Orchestra
Elementary Orchestra

Chair:
(none)
When:
year round

Primary Choir
Primary Choir

Chair:
When:
Tuesdays, 8-9:15am

Your kids are in for a treat when they join Primary Choir run by our music teacher, John Kelleher. This is a before-school enrichment program with a spring concert. Explorer students are released early for the start of their school day. Primary Choir is available for grades K-2.

Click here to register

After School

Theater
Theater

Chair:
(none)
When:
winter

Communications

Messenger E-Newsletter
Messenger E-Newsletter

Chair:
(none)
When:
weekly

The Dickinson Community Messenger is a weekly email newsletter. Look for it on Sunday afternoons to get you prepped for the week ahead. Special editions may also be published as needed. SUBSCRIBE to stay up-to-date on the latest news and events from Dickinson PTSA.

Volunteer here!

Social Media
Social Media

Chair:
(none)
When:
year round

Website
Website

Chair:
(none)
When:
year round

Yearbook
Yearbook

Chair:
(none)
When:
throughout the year, but mostly spring

Capture all memories from this school year in a beautifully crafted and printed yearbook. The yearbook includes all K-5 classes and photos from throughout the year. Kids love signing each other's books at the end of the year. Pre-order yours now at the link below. Yearbooks will be delivered in June.

Volunteer here!

Forms

After School Emergency Form
After School Emergency Form

Chair:
(none)

Parents must complete and return the After School Emergency Form prior to the first enrichment class.

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.