View Ridge Elementary PTA

Last Day of School (projected, pending snow make-up days)
2022-06-17

5th Grade Promotion
2022-06-17

View Ridge Day at the Ballpark
2022-06-12 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Come mingle with other View Ridge families and enjoy a day at the stadium supporting your favorite local team! It’s the first first Little League Day of the year, so all kids 14 and under receive Mitch Haniger hats!
Date and time

Sun, June 12, 2022
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM PDT

Tickets
Buy here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/view-ridge-day-at-the-ballpark-tickets-313909570977

VRE Dance!
2022-06-10 18:00 - 20:00
We will be Having a DJ & Have families with their kiddos to Hit the Dance Floor on the Primary Play Ground!! Plus we will have Board Games/puzzles in one of the Play Courts. The time will be from 6-8pm…Come for one hour or 2 hours of FUN!!! If volunteers would like to come and help me set up or take down be from 5pm to 9pm…my email is bmoonrise7@hotmail.com Looking forward to this FUN Event with you All !!!

Bonnie Menon

Field Day
2022-06-07
Field Day
Field Day June 7th, 2022
Field Day is back!!!
Come enjoy one of the best events at View Ridge with the kids! There are over 20 activities, so there’s something for every interest and ability. Kids will even get a watermelon treat during the event!
We need many volunteers to make this day a success. The good news is you can sign up for a short shift, set up or clean up, morning or afternoon, or all day.
No experience required. You will receive instructions for your station on the day of the event. Just bring your spirit and can-do attitude!
We are happy to have volunteers for the whole day! Due to liability issues, please make childcare arrangements for younger siblings.
Thank you in advance!
All volunteers are very much appreciated!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050c4fafa92faa8-field1

PTA Meeting June 14th, 2022 7-8:30 pm
2022-06-06 19:00 - 2022-06-14 20:30
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Diversity, Equity, & Meeting
2022-06-02 19:30 - 20:30
Join the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee on FIRST THURSDAYS. Within the View Ridge Community, we are a committee that expands to bring people in. We seek to educate ourselves and create an inclusive environment for our school. All our welcome. We appreciate your voice with whatever capacity you have. Email dei@viewridgeschool.org for a Zoom link.

Parents Evening Out - updated location close to school!!!
2022-06-01 16:30 - 20:30
Come out and enjoy a relaxing evening getting to know other View Ridge Parents. Sample some incredible wine and raise a little money! Wine, beer and food served. Exclusive Otter gear will be available for purchase, as well as art from our very own students. You’ll also have a chance to take a selfie with the View Ridge Otter! Don’t miss out!
Date and time
Wed, June 1, 2022
4:00 PM – 8:30 PM PDT
Location
5025 NE 73rd St (just one block down from school)
Tickets
Price: $50
Purchase here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/view-ridge-parents-evening-out-tickets-322860423217

LGBTQ Pride Month
2022-06-01
In honor of the Stonewall Uprising, June is LGBTQ Pride Month, where we celebrate the history and contributions of LGBTQ Americans.
You can find resources and learn more about Pride Month at loc.gov/lgbt-pride-month.

Virtual Viewridge School Tour 5/31/2022
2022-05-31 19:00 - 20:00
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Tune in for a Virtual Tour of View Ridge Elementary. Hear from our kindergarten teachers, our PTA, and staff. We’ll show you a bit of the school and share what is so special about View Ridge Elementary.
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Yearbook Orders Deadline - May 31st
2022-05-31 | Online
Yearbook deadline is May 31!

You have just two weeks to order this year’s fabulous yearbook!

Here’s how to order:

Visit www.BuyTheYearbook.com
Search for our school, or use the school code 705293
Yearbooks are $20
Fill out your student’s information, including teacher, and Add To Cart
For additional books (as donations or for additional students), click “Continue Shopping”. Please label each book with the name of the student it should be delivered to when ordering.
Once your purchase is finished, you should receive an email receipt
Your book will be delivered via KidMail during the last week of school.

NEW THIS YEAR!
Want to help us get a yearbook into every student’s hands? You can contribute an extra yearbook as a donation. Here’s how:

Select the yearbook sale
Fill in any name (can also be “Anonymous” – it doesn’t matter)
Select “Donation” instead of a teacher name

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to the yearbook committee at VRYearbook@gmail.com.

No School: Memorial Day
2022-05-30

VRE Music Night Out Wednesday with Mr. Goetz May 25 4:30 to 7:30 PM VRE Lunchroom/Stage
2022-05-25 16:30 - 19:30
VRE Music Night Out will be May 25th from 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm in the VRE Lunchroom with Mr. Goetz.

Music Night Out Auditions

This year Music Night will again be an in-person event at View Ridge Elementary School!

Music Night Out will be on May 25th from 4:30 to 7:30 PM in the View Ridge Lunchroom.
Friends and family are welcome to attend!

If your student would like to sing, perform a dance or play an instrument, please use the link below to sign up for an audition.
Music Night Out Audition Sign up Link
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/H3JBJTK

The last day to sign up for auditions will be Friday, May 6th. More info to come!
Thank you!

Brian Goetz
General Music K-5 and Band
View Ridge Elementary School
bsgoetz@seattleschools.org

Pokémon Meetup at the Park
2022-05-21 10:00 - 12:00
Please join us at View Ridge Playfield from 10 AM to 12 PM on third Saturday, May 21, for Pokémon! We will have Pokémon Trade Card Game (TCG) themed activities. Participants can join their friends in Pokémon games. This event is co-hosted with the DEI Park Meetup.

Pre-Loved Book Sale
2022-05-14 09:00 - 12:00
As with everything these days, it will look a little bit different than it has in the past, but that’s OK! We are going to have TONS of used books for sale, so you can stock up for summer reading. Instead of doing pancakes this year, we also hope to host a bake sale, with help from our VR community.
For now, SAVE THE DATE!

SATURDAY MAY 14, 9-12, View Ridge Primary Playground Covered Playcourts
Donations will be stored in our school library, and soon, donation carts will be available inside both the “Flagpole” and the “Backdoor Cafeteria” entrances. Look for flyers going up around school, and stay tuned for more information! We will be collecting kids, teen, and adult books. Something for everyone!
Sign up Genius for Bake Sale Donations
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0c4da8ab22a6fc1-vrebake
Lots more details will be coming soon!
Can’t wait to see you all there!

Monthly PTA Meeting 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
2022-05-10 19:00 - 20:30 | Online
May 10 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

All are welcome!

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Staff Appreciation Week
2022-05-02 - 2022-05-06

Asian Pacific Heritage Month
2022-05-01
May is Asian Pacific Heritage Month. We celebrate the history and contributions of Asian and Pacific Islander Americans.
You can find resources and learn more at asianpacificheritage.gov.

Jewish American Heritage Month
2022-05-01
May is Jewish American Heritage Month, where we celebrate the history and contributions of Jewish Americans.
You can find resources and learn more about this celebration at jewishheritagemonth.gov.

Stress and Conflict Resolution Workshop with Betty Peralta - Part 1 of 2
2022-04-27 19:00 - 20:00 | Online
Please join us for a workshop led by Betty Peralta, MIT, MS-MHC, IMH-E (III)!“How to Heal Bullying: Staying Connected in Conflict” will provide real tools for YOU to prevent, resolve, and heal bullying situations. Help kids stay connected and regulated so they can problem-solve conflict with adults and peers! Caregivers, parents, and community members welcome. Presented by View Ridge PTA.

Two virtual sessions are available!!Session 1: Saturdays from 10-11 AM
Part 1 of 2 : Saturdays, April 2
Part 2 of 2 : Saturday, April 9

Session 2: Wednesdays 7-8 PM
Part 1 of 2 : Wednesday, April 27
Part 2 of 2 : Wednesday, May 4

Please email dei@viewridgeschool.org for an invitation orAbout Ms. Peralta:
Betty Peralta of Alta is an experienced therapist, teacher, and consultant, with a specialty in adult-child interactions. She uses the NeuroRelational Framework, Hand-in-Hand Parenting, and The Work in 4 Questions (an inquiry based stress-reduction technique) to approach stress responses in children and adults. She is skilled at setting children up to live their best lives by working with their caregivers, educators, and therapists. Please check out her website at https://www.altavenues.com/
Click here for the PDF flyer

This two-hour workshop will provide real tools for YOU to prevent, resolve, and heal bullying situations. Help kids stay connected and regulated so they can problem-solve conflict with adults and peers! Brains are designed to thrive in relationships, and big growth happens through conflict. Connection in Conflict tools protect you from power struggles and turn you into an ally for problem-solving, even during the most charged of circumstances in these stressful times for children.
Brains are designed to thrive in relationships, and big growth happens through conflict. Connection in Conflict tools protect you from power struggles and turn you into an ally for problem-solving, even during the most charged of circumstances in these stressful times for children.
In addition to learning Connection in Conflict tools, we will look at how they
– Help children heal from traumas, large and small
– Build children’s abilities to self-calm and reflect under pressure
– Increase children’s social and academic learning capacity
– Enable children to resolve their own conflicts equitably, even with siblings!
View Ridge How to Heal_Betty

View Ridge Day at the Ballpark
2022-04-24 13:10 - 17:00
The Seattle Mariners are extending a discount ticket offer to the students, parents, faculty, and staff at our school! Enjoy a special outing with your friends and family members!
Details:

Royals vs. Mariners
Sunday, April 24, 2022, 1:10PM
Main level seats for $20
Deadline to order: April 22, 2022

We have a large block of seats reserved. If you would like to sit with another family, please place one order for the entire group. Orders are filled on a first come first serve basis. To order, fill out the flyer and return to the office, or purchase online at https://tinyurl.com/vridge
Questions? Contact president@viewridgeschool.org.

Eckstein Middle School Rummage Sale 9 - 3 pm
2022-04-23 09:00 - 15:00
The Annual Eckstein Middle School Band Rummage Sale is on Saturday, April 23rd, from 9-3.
We need your donations to make this event a success. Please set aside your gently used clothing, household items, books, music, furniture, sporting goods and more.
All donations will be accepted on Friday, April 22nd from 1:30PM to 4:30 PM in the Eckstein Cafeteria.
Mark your calendar and come to the Rummage Sale on Saturday, April 23rd from 9 to 3! There will be many bargains, baked goods and music from our own Eckstein Jazz combos.
All funds raised go directly to our incredible Eckstein Middle School Music Program. Funds are used to help support off-campus music performances, repair and maintain instruments and provide much needed student scholarships. Our goal is to make music accessible to all.
If you have any questions, please contact Ann-Marie Petersons (ampetersons@outlook.com)

Eckstein Middle School Rummage Sale - donation drop-off day Eckstein Cafeteria 1:30 pm 4:30 pm
2022-04-22 13:30 - 16:30

No School: Spring Break
2022-04-11 - 2022-04-15

Stress and Conflict Resolution Workshop with Betty Peralta - Saturday Part 2
2022-04-09 10:00 - 11:00 | Online

Community Chat with Prinicipal Moland
2022-04-07 18:30 - 19:30
Principal Moland and the PTA will be hosting a Community Chat on Thursday, April 7 from 6:30-7:30pm. During this Community Chat Principal Moland will be sharing information with our parents and community about SPS’ strategy around instilling a Culturally Responsive practice in our schools and specifically at View Ridge Elementary. Guest attendees will also include some of SPS’ district leaders, staff and families.
The Community Chat is also a chance for us to hear what’s on the mind of our parents and their young scholars. Please share the questions, concerns, and/or information in the below survey that you would like to share with Principal Moland. We will be using these questions as part of our moderated Community Chat.
Google form to collect questions for the Community Chat: https://forms.gle/TzkaFRsz3fB6Urqy8
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April PTA Meeting from 7-8:30 PM
2022-04-05 19:00 - 20:30 | Online
All Are Welcome!

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Pokémon Meetup at the Park
2022-03-19 10:00 - 12:00
Please join us at View Ridge Playfield from 10 AM to 12 PM on Saturday, March 19, for Pokémon! We will have Pokémon Trade Card Game (TCG) themed activities. Participants can join their friends in Pokémon games. This event is co-hosted with the DEI Park Meetup.

March 8, 2022 PTA Meeting
2022-03-08 19:00 - 20:30 | Online
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Picture Day - Save The Date
2022-03-01
Picture Day is RESCHEDULED to March 1st, 2022

If you would like to volunteer, reach out to our Picture Day Volunteer Sunshine Feldman

sunshinefeldman@live.com

ALL SPS Building VOLUNTEERS must be vaccinated and approved by the district.
