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Upcoming Events
- January 16: No School (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day); 2017 Focus Day
- January 19: PTSA General Membership Meeting
- January 21: Collection Day for Clothing/Textile Drive
- January 27: Spiritridge Movie Night
- February 3: Pretty in Pink Night
- February 14: (Tues) - Bucket Filling Day (wear red, pink, and/or white. Special bucket-filling slips)
- February 28: MOD Pizza Fundraiser
Tickets on Sale Now!
The Spiritridge Gallery night is your ONLY chance to buy amazing art projects made by your students, as well as unique teacher experiences and more!
Get your tickets before they sell out! http://spiritridge.maestroweb.com/
Purchase before January 20th to qualify for the VIP cocktail hour!
WHEN: Friday, February 3, 2017 at 6:30 pm
(VIP cocktail hour starts at 5:30pm)
MOD Fundraiser
 MOD PIZZA
14309 NE 20th St
Bellevue, WA 98007
(425) 214-9903
Good Pizza, great cause!
Bring your appetite and this flyer to MOD Pizza on Tuesday, February 28 and MOD will donate 20% of your bill to Spiritridge!
On the day of the fundraiser, present a printed version of the flyer to the cashier to receive 20% of the sale. Please note that extra donations within the store on behalf of Spiritridge will not be accepted. Please refrain from setting up any stands or tables for the event in or directly outside of the MOD store, or hand out flyers to people walking into the store.
Clothing and Textile Drive
Panther Leadership Club is hosting a Clothing and Textile Drive. We all have unwanted textiles that are out of fashion, not needed or no longer fit. Instead of discarding surplus clothing and household linens, give them a second life through Clothes for the Cause. This clothing drive allows these items to be reworn, recycled, or repurposed for the good of your cause and our planet.
Collection Day is Saturday, January 21, but you will be able to drop off items before that date (we will have more information on the drop off location soon).
Not sure what we can and can't take? Here is a quick guide to help you out.
Spiritridge Movie Night
On Friday, January 27th , Spiritridge will be having our family movie night. Please put on those pajamas, grab a blanket, dress up as Harry Potter and join us in watching Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. The event will start at 6:30pm and will have delicious concessions available.
5th Grade Graduation Planning
If you are the parent of a Spiritridge 5th Grade student and would like to help with planning the 5th Grade Graduation Party, join us for a planning meeting on Wednesday, January 18, at 7pm at Lil' Jon's Restaurant (in Sunset Village behind Chaplin's VW/Subaru - 3080 148th Ave SE). All volunteers are welcome as we brainstorm this exciting celebration. Want to help but can't attend the meeting? Contact Jennifer, Melissa and Sheryl at 5thgradeceremony@spiritridge.org.
PTSA General Membership Meeting
Thursday, January 19
6:30pm
Spiritridge Library
Agenda items include discussion and vote on proposed changes to our 2016-2017 budget, election of a nominating committee and updates on the Pretty in Pink Gallery Night Gala and Auction. Please join us!
Fun Filled Spirit Days
Thank you to our Spirit Team leaders for  organizing these fun days.
December - February
- February 14 (Tues)- Bucket Filling Day (wear red, pink, and/or white. Special bucket-filling slips)
March- Spirit Week - 27th-31st
- 27th (Mon)- Crazy Hair/Hat Day
- 28th (Tues)- Twin Day
- 29th (Wed)- Pajama Day
- 30st (Thurs)- Sports Day
- 31st (Fri)- Color Day (grade level colors- see above)
April - June
- April 21 (Fri)- Earth Day (wear green, and be especially mindful of recycling and composting)
- May 12 (Fri)- Polka Dot/Stripe Day
- June 13 (Tues)- Beach Day
Yearbook Orders Due
 It's not too late to order your Spiritridge yearbook! Order online at ybpay.lifetouch.com and enter the yearbook ID code 3043517. A limited number of yearbooks will be available to purchase on a first come, first served basis when the yearbooks arrive in June. These yearbooks always sell out, so make sure your child's not disappointed and order today. Not sure if you've already ordered? Contact jennifer.topel@gmail.com.
Scripps National Spelling Bee
Registration for the Spelling Bee has ended. We have over 130 students excited to participate in this year's spelling bee. Word lists and study materials have been sent to parents.
- Preliminary Round Grades 1-3*: Tuesday, January 24th, 2017, 6:30pm – 8:00pm
- Preliminary Round Grades 4-5*: Wednesday, January 25th, 2017, 6:30pm – 8:00pm
- School Finals: Wednesday, February 15th, 2017, 6:30pm – 8:30pm The top five qualifiers from each grade level from the preliminary round will complete in a school wide bee.
The Spiritridge Spelling Bee winner will advance to the Regional Finals at Town Hall Seattle on Sunday, March 19 th.
For questions regarding the 2017 Spelling Bee, please email spellingbee@spiritridge.org.
Directory Reminder
The 2016/17 directory is online this year! If you have not already signed up for the directory, please visit spiritridge.org and create your account. You can register on the website even if you are not a PTSA member, but only PTSA members can access the online directory.
Community News
Bellevue Special Needs PTA January Meetings - Jan 24 & 25
More information HERE: BSNPTA website
JANUARY 24th - BSNPTA General Membership Meeting
Highland Middle School - 6:30 p.m.
Our meeting is in the school library. Doors open at 6:00 pm
Join us at our meeting to hear from Heather Edlund, BSD Executive Director of Special Education. She will be presenting information about the progress of inclusive practices in BSD. We will also be joined by Christopher Otto, Director of Field Service of Boy Scouts of America and Dr. Ted Kadet, Scout Master for a Troop that serves Special Needs families. They want to hear from you about how to better serve boys in our community.
January 25th - BSNPTA and Somerset Elementary PTSA
Meet and Greet for Special Needs Families
Somerset Elementary Staff Lounge - 9:15-10:45 a.m.
Anyone is welcome to attend (you don't have to have a student at Somerset). Come to meet others, learn about the BSNPTA, and have a cup of coffee.
Bellevue High School Choir Camp: Information Flyer HERE
City of Bellevue Tae Kwon Do: Flyer HERE
National Parks: Fourth graders (and family) get free entry to national parks, national forests and other federal lands: http://store.usgs.gov/pass/everykid.html
Pick 6 Sports Foundation: Spring Football information HERE
Summer Reading Skills Programs: Information Flyer HERE
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Spiritridge PTSA Website
Check out the Spiritridge PTSA website for information, forms, event happenings and other great information.
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