Mother's Day Bouquet Fundraiser for CANSSPA - deadline to order
Celebrate Mother's Day and support Hmong farmers, Title 1 schools, and the Central and North Seattle Schools PTA Alliance (CANSSPA) by purchasing flower bouquets!
Select Wedgwood Elementary at checkout, and CANSSPA will receive $10 per bouquet sold.
Plus, Title 1 schools in SPS benefit from pooled funds of $10 per bouquet sold. Up to $30 per sale is tax-deductible.
Prices are $60 for one bouquet or $100 for two.
Bouquet pick-up on May 11 (see here for pickup sites—. Thornton Creek, 12-2p is the closest site to us).
Bike/Walk/Roll to School
We'll have treats near the playground for those that participate in biking, walking, or rolling (i.e. scootering) to school that morning. We'll be there from 7:30 am until the bell rings.
Bikes/scooters can be locked to the bike rack in front of the school, the fence between the school and the Kids Time portable, or can be brought around to the covered play court for storage. The gates to the school are locked during school hours.
If you’re interested in volunteering to pass out snacks and other goodies at the event, or if you have questions, please contact our Bike to School Lead Amy Johnson.
VIRTUAL Speaker
Join us VIRTUALLY for a speaker, brought to you by the PTA.
Molly Cevasco, PhD is a child psychologist in private practice specializing in Autism and other forms of Neurodiversity. Save the date for her talk at our Spring PTA meeting:
“Neurodiversity: What You Need to Know to Support Your Child and Community”
Thursday 5/9, 7-8pm, virtually
For most parents, the concept of neurodiversity is new and can be confusing. In this talk, Dr. Cevasco will present on the important concept that all brains learn and behave differently. When we understand our own needs and those of our children, we are better able to support their academic and social growth. As an added bonus, understanding neurodiversity can help parents create and maintain a safe and welcoming world not just for their children, but also for other children, adults, and the broader community. Dr. Cevasco will explain the unique ways that people learn and interact with the world around them, as well as providing specific strategies for parents to use to learn about themselves and their children.
PTA Spring General Meeting
Join us for our Spring General Meeting. We will have snacks, time for socializing, and vote on important initiatives like executive board nominees and next year’s budget!
Meetings are held in the school library or cafeteria. All parents, staff, and community members are welcome to attend! See the full meeting schedule here.
Carnival
There will be rides, treats, reptiles, and all of your Wedgwood pals! It’s such a great way to celebrate the school year together.
The Carnival runs on our volunteer support. Check back for a sign-up sheet.
More details here!
Used Book Sale
Our popular Used Book Sale is back again for another year! We need your gently used chapter books and graphic novels! Please contact Kristen Heller if you have any to share.
Field Day
Field Day is at Wedgwood on Thursday, June 13th. It is a day for our Wedgwood community to celebrate a successful school year. There will be a variety of activities including many of the sports and games from our PE curriculum that students practiced and played throughout the year.
We need volunteers to make this a successful and fun event for all our Wedgwood students. If you are able to volunteer, please sign up here!
There will be four volunteer shifts:
— 7:50-8:45 will be set-up
— 8:45-10:45 will be Field Day activities
— 10:50-12:15 will be picnic lunch and recess on the playground
— 1:30-2:00 will be an all-school recess with music and a special treat.
You can sign up for as many time slots as you are free and willing to do.
All volunteers must be approved by the District for the 2023-24 school year. The deadline to turn in all volunteer paperwork is Friday, May 24th so that all volunteers can be processed and cleared. Please email Roshni Hourselt at rohourselt@seattleschools.org to check your status or to begin the process.
Please email me at jejansen@seattleschools.org with any questions. Thank you!
June PTA Meeting
Meetings are held in the school library or cafeteria. All parents, staff, and community members are welcome to attend! See the full meeting schedule here.
5th Grade Promotion
More details coming soon! Please reach out to Principal Christy Smith with questions.
STEAM Night
We have some great community organizations lined up to share their work with us (robots, fossils, genetics, oh my!), along with Ms. Voelk's amazing glow room!
Parent booths are a huge part of STEAM night as well, so if any parents would like to present their science and art expertise, please sign up using the link below.
The famous egg drop is also back, and it's not too early to get the kids thinking about egg protector designs and/or science project posters they would like to display. Visit our STEAM Night Page for more information.
Mark your calendars and we hope to see you there! Sign up now to present or to volunteer!
Rescheduled -- Class Photo Day
Group photo day! Order forms went home in February. You may return these to school at any time, or order your photo online here.
April PTA Meeting
Meetings are held in the school library or cafeteria. All parents, staff, and community members are welcome to attend! See the full meeting schedule here.
Spring Stock the Pantry Food Drive
Help us stock our school food pantry! Items may be dropped off in the bins in front of school.
Food Drive March 25-29
The following is a list of the most needed items. Please no expired food items.
Rice
Healthy Snacks (seaweed, nuts, granola bars)
Individual Fruit cups
Canned Fruit
Applesauce/fruit pouches
Single Serving Mac and Cheese
Single Serving Ramen or Soups
Diapers Sizes 1, 6 and 7
Toilet Paper
Toothpaste
Hand Soap
Shampoo
Conditioner
Soap
Deodorant
Other items needed:
Canned Protein (Chicken, salmon, tuna)
Peanut Butter
Canned vegetables
Individual snacks (pretzels, goldfish, crackers)
Juice boxes
Jam
Honey
Tea
Coffee
Trail mix
Oil
Salad dressing
Hygiene- pads/tampons/deodorants
Kleenex
Paper towels
March PTA Meeting -- VIRTUAL
Come join our March PTA meeting! Please join us as we discuss how we will spend our money next year!
View the full agenda here.
Bike, Walk or Roll to School
Bike, walk or roll to school and join us on the playground for snacks and other goodies starting at 7:40 am.
Please contact our event lead Amy Johnson with questions or to volunteer to help!
February PTA Meeting -- VIRTUAL!
Come join our February PTA meeting! We will hold a virtual only meeting to discuss parent priorities and where PTA fundraising money goes. This conversation will directly inform budget building for next year, so please join us!
We will also discuss the results of the recent budget survey. See a summary of all responses and staff responses.
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/bbr-frwh-sej
Spring grants deadline for staff
This is the final day to apply for a PTA grant this spring. See our Staff Resources page for more information.
Cultural Festival
Get to know your fellow Marmots as we celebrate the family traditions and cultural influences that make our community so special.
Sign up here to bring something from your family heritage or to volunteer to help the event run smoothly!
Open House for Incoming K and Prospective Families
Please check in at the office. You will have a chance to hear from Principal Smith and receive a school tour.
For questions, please contact Principal Christy Smith.
January PTA Meeting
Meetings are held in the school library or cafeteria. All parents, staff, and community members are welcome to attend! See the full meeting schedule here.
Read-a-Thon
This fundraiser benefits our school library and general PTA fund. Learn more here.
Wedgwood Night at the Seattle Kraken!
Thursday, 12/14 @ 7pm vs Chicago Blackhawks
Come cheer on the Kraken with Wedgwood PTA discounted tickets! We have 3 pricing options available all located in the upper bowl.
Purchase now as inventory will run out and once it's gone, it is gone! Use this link to purchase your tickets:
Wedgwood Elementary x Seattle Kraken (fevo.com)
If you would like to sit with friends, have one person purchase the tickets for your group.
PTA Board Meeting
Meetings are held in the school library or cafeteria. All parents, staff, and community members are welcome to attend! See the full meeting schedule here.
Last day to take the 2023 PTA Family Survey
If you have not had a chance to take the 2023 PTA Family Survey, please do so now! The survey takes about 10 minutes to complete and asks for feedback about how PTA funds are spent, the types and numbers of fundraisers we hold throughout the year, the possibility of doing joint fundraisers with other nearby schools, and more! The survey will close on Thursday, November 30th.
Last Day to register for Winter After School Enrichment Programs
Click here to register or to add your child’s name to the waitlist.
Visit our After School page to learn more.