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Virtual School Tours

Jan 13, 2021 6:16 pm

Help us spread the word.   VRE is having 2 virtual school tours for interested new families.  See below for dates, times and meeting links. Already attended the tour and are interested in reviewing the presentation... Read more →

Family Guides for 2020-2021 School Year

Nov 19, 2020 11:56 pm

Seek Common Ground and the experts at Student Achievement Partners have created Family Guides to help parents, grandparents, caregivers, friends— anyone helping a child to learn in the 2020-21 school year— understand more about what... Read more →

New Family Orientation Power Point

Sep 2, 2020 8:30 pm

Dear new families, Welcome to school! You can download the PowerPoint for New Family Orientation here (updated for 2021). Read more →

Anti-Racist Series with Erin Jones

Feb 19, 2021 10:21 am

Seattle Council PTSA hosts 3-Session Anti-Racist Series with Erin Jones on February 27, March 6, and March 13 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm. The series will cover: Part 1: critical terminology (diversity, culturally-responsive practice, Equity,... Read more →

Gracious Space Leadership Session

Feb 19, 2021 10:12 am

Seattle Council PTSA hosts Gracious Space collaborative leadership sessions with Pat Hughes on Tuesday, March 2 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm OR Saturday March 20 9:00 am – 12:00 noon (choose one). Pat Hughes will... Read more →

SCPTSA: Community Forum with King County Public Health and Seattle Public Schools

Feb 16, 2021 3:47 pm

In response to our school communities need for updated, reliable information regarding health and safety protocols for the in-person return to school, Seattle Council PTSA will be hosting a community forum in partnership with King... Read more →

SCPTSA: Upcoming Budget Shortfall Update and Advocacy Meeting

Feb 16, 2021 3:46 pm

Next year the district is facing a budget shortfall. Seattle Council PTSA is partnering with SPS leadership to co-host a 2020-21 budget update on Thursday, February 25th from 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm. Attendees will... Read more →

Federal Funding for Seattle Public Schools – Call to Action

Feb 12, 2021 3:15 pm

Federal dollars/ESSER (Elementary and Secondary Emergency Relief) have been allocated to our state. $52,097,212 is the ESSER I and II amount designated to Seattle Public Schools. However,  the state is deducting $17,002,203 for estimated enrollment... Read more →

Principal Attributes Survey

Feb 12, 2021 10:16 am

Please take the time to fill out the Principal Attributes Survey. This helps the director and superintendent find the best possible fit when selecting a new principal for our school. For a description of the... Read more →

View Ridge Otter Fund

Feb 11, 2021 12:12 pm

Our annual fundraising campaign, the Otter Fund, is coming up in early March. Your support is more critical now than ever before. Please consider how you can contribute your time, talent, or treasure. More info... Read more →

SPS 2021-22 Budget Update

Feb 11, 2021 12:10 pm

Next school year, Seattle Public Schools will have a $69.8M budget shortfall due to several factors, including limits on how much money SPS can collect through our educational levies and state formulas that determine the... Read more →

Joining the PTA is Tax-Deductible!

Feb 11, 2021 12:09 pm

Did you know that membership dues and donations to your PTA are 100% deductible? Yes, you can get a tax deduction for joining and contributing to the mission of your PTA! If you need a... Read more →

Returning to In-Person Learning

Feb 11, 2021 12:07 pm

There still remains a lot of uncertainty and confusion around returning to in-person for Special Education, Kindergarten and 1st graders this Spring. The late and lack of communication from the district is frustrating. What is... Read more →

                
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Upcoming Events

  1. VREPTA Board Meeting

    March 9 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

  2. No School–Spring Break

    April 12 - April 16

  3. VREPTA Board Meeting

    April 20 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

  4. Staff Appreciation Week

    May 3 - May 7

  5. VREPTA General Meeting

    May 11 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

  6. No School–Memorial Day

    May 31

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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

  • 2/12/21 Representation New Year : Lunar New Year – Celebrate Diversity
  • Representation Matters : Black Lives Matter at School
  • SAFE SPACE : Listening Circles for for our SpEd, IEP, 504, and BIPOC families
  • Notes for Harmony 1/18/2021
  • Representation Matters – Family Films about Civil Rights
  • “poem called life” by K. Williams
  • Notes For Harmony 1/12/20
  • Upcoming Virtual Opportunities for Healing & Growth 12/7 & 12/9
  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Update 12/3/20
  • Notes for Harmony 11/16/20

Community

  • Pod Workouts Continue / Status of Summer Camps 🏀
  • SAFE SPACE : Listening Circles for for our SpEd, IEP, 504, and BIPOC families
  • Kindergarten and New Student Enrollment and Open Enrollment for School Choice
  • Virtual School Tours
  • Middle School Open Houses
  • Family Connectors University
  • Community Meeting
  • Special Education Community Forums
  • Community and District Resources
  • Veteran’s Day Activity

Family Resources

  • Pod Workouts Continue / Status of Summer Camps 🏀
  • SAFE SPACE : Listening Circles for for our SpEd, IEP, 504, and BIPOC families
  • District’s School Beat Newsletter
  • Managing Working Parenthood in Current Times
  • Ending the Silence: A Youth Mental Health Event
  • Dandylion Drama Virtual Winter Classes
  • Art with Adah!
  • Reporting an Incident
  • Dance for all ages!
  • Resources for Families and Educators

District and Legislative

  • SCPTSA: Upcoming Budget Shortfall Update and Advocacy Meeting
  • Federal Funding for Seattle Public Schools – Call to Action
  • Learn More about Advocacy Opportunities Through WSPTA
  • District Meeting with our School Board Representative
  • School Board Candidate Forums

Fundraising

  • Budget & Fundraising 2021
  • End of Year Giving 2020

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