IMPORTANT DATES Feb 1 - 9th Math Challenge Feb 4 - New Pickup system starts Note: all PTSA Dates can be found on the calendar on our website http://ellabakerptsa.org
NEW PICK UP SYSTEM
The first phase of the new pick up system will begin on Monday, February 4th after school. We would love some parent volunteers to help with guiding traffic! If you are available to help, please sign up below:
New Pick Up System Help
www.signupgenius.com
Phase 1 of the new pick up procedure begins on Monday, February 4th and we are in
need of some volunteers to help guide traffic. Please arrive at school 20
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION (FEB 7TH - 1 TO 7 pm)
We are looking for some volunteers to help with kindergarten registration. If you are an approved volunteer and feel comfortable answering questions about the school, we would love your help! Come sign up for a shift or two to welcome our new Ella Baker families!
We need You!
Join the 19/20 PTSA BOARD OF DIRECTOR MEMBERS
The PTSA relies on the generosity of volunteers to advocate, communicate and enrich each student's academic experience at Ella Baker.We are looking for new PTSA board of director members for the 2019/20 school year to lead these efforts.
Open positions for next year include Co Vice Presidents of Fundraising, Co Vice Presidents of Communications and a Co Treasurer.
These roles are a great opportunity to use your leadership, problem solving, friend-raising, fundraising, social, creative and/or logical talents.
No prior PTSA board experience is necessary! Training is available for all positions and you will have the full support of our school board, the district council and Washington State PTA.
If you are interested, would like to nominate someone, have questions or need more information please contact us. All nominations and suggestions are confidential. We'd love to hear from you!
MATH CHALLENGE
The ninth math challenge is now available online at http://www.mathinaction.org/ella-baker-elementary.html . You have only a few days to complete the eighth math challenge. Due date is 02/07/2019 (no later than 3 p.m.). Good luck!
REFLECTION ARTWORK
We would like to congratulate our youngest student, kindergartner Nora Cizmus’s, because her artwork will be displayed by the council at the Founder’s day lunch.
GOING GREEN TOGETHER
Students created “No Idle” signs for the pick-up lane at school, reminding parents to turn off our engines while we wait. Our cars’ carbon dioxide emissions contribute to global warming. And those walking past idling cars are breathing in polluted air that can cause respiratory issues and aggravate asthma.
Green Tip | Reduce Pollution from Vehicles
Walk/Bike or Carpool/Bus - The best thing you can do to help reduce emissions is to drive less, if possible.
Don’t Idle - With modern engines, it's more fuel-efficient to turn off your engines if you are waiting longer than 10 seconds. Restarting soon after will not damage your engine and you save money by not wasting gasoline. As our wise Baker students point out, "Idling is fuelish!"
Drive efficiently - Aggressive driving (speeding, rapid acceleration/braking) also wastes gas. By driving sensibly, you help reduce emissions and save on average $0.50/gallon.
The Bear Den
