View Ridge Elementary PTA

Pre-Loved Book Sale
2022-05-14 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
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
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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.

Women's History Month
2022-03-01
March is Women’s History Month, where we celebrate the contributions of women to our country.
You can find resources and learn more at womenshistorymonth.gov.

No School: President's Day and Midwinter Break
2022-02-21 - 2022-02-25

Pokémon & Math Meetup
2022-02-19 11:00 - 12:00
Please join us at View Ridge Playfield from 11 AM to 12 PM on Saturday, February 19th, for the Pokémon and Math Meetup! We will have Pokémon Trade Card Game (TCG) themed activities that will cover math topics. By completing the activities, participants will grow their math skills and Pokémon TCG skills. After the activities, participants can join their friends in Pokémon games. This event is co-hosted with the DEI Park Meetup.

ROOSEVELT HIGH SCHOOL: BEYOND BLACK & WHITE (Film Discussion)
2022-02-10 19:00 | Online
Join us this Thursday at 7PM with School Board Director Chandra Hampson and Roosevelt High School Alumni Lea Vaughn as we engage in a deep conversation about history of Race in Seattle Public Schools

Race is one of the burning issues of the day, but does your family talk about it? The topic is uncomfortable and complicated. Yet the conversations need to happen. Young people are entering an increasingly diverse world. To thrive, they must be prepared to work with people who look different or come from different backgrounds.

The film Roosevelt High School: Beyond Black & White is a production of Roosevelt Alumni for Racial Equity (RARE), a Seattle non-profit formed to promote racial equity, with a focus on schools and their communities. RARE offers scholarships, this film, and monthly Open Discussions. Its newest initiative is Connections, a program to bring together students of different backgrounds for fun, meaningful experiences outside of school.

Please watch the 30 minute film in Advance.

Link to the film :
https://bit.ly/RHSFilm

Register for Zoom Link
https://bit.ly/feb10filmtalk

February 8, 2022 - VRE PTA Meeting
2022-02-08 19:00 - 20:30
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VRPTA Board Meeting, 7:00-8:30 p.m.
2022-02-07 19:00 - 20:30 | Online
February 7 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

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View Ridge Virtual School Tour
2022-02-02 18:45 - 19:45
View Ridge will not be having in-person tours at this time. Please join us for our Open House/Virtual School Tour and get to know our school community. If you have any questions please reach out to our VRE parent volunteer Sunshine Feldman at sunshinefeldman@live.com.
February 2
Starting at 6:45 p.m.
Teams meeting Join the school tour meeting
Call in (audio only) 206-800-4125
Conference ID 570 883 934#

African American/Black History Month
2022-02-01
February is African American/Black History Month. Thanks to Carter G. Woodson’s efforts a hundred years ago, we use this month to bring awareness to the history and contributions of African Americans.
You can find resources and learn more by visiting africanamericanhistorymonth.gov.

Roosevelt High School: Beyond Black & White - Online Documentary Premiere
2022-01-31 19:00 - 20:00 | Online
In recognition of Black Lives Matter at School Week starting on 1/31/2022
50 Years Later, Seattle Still Struggles with Race & Diversity
Learn how we can do better in thisdocumentary about race and education,based on the experiences of Roosevelt High Schoolyesterday and today.
Race is one of the burning issues of the day, but does your family talk about it? The topic is uncomfortable and complicated. Yet the conversations need to happen. Young people are entering an increasingly diverse world. To thrive, they must be prepared to work with people who look different or come from different backgrounds.
The film Roosevelt High School: Beyond Black & White is a production of Roosevelt Alumni for Racial Equity (RARE), a Seattle non-profit formed to promote racial equity, with a focus on schools and their communities. RARE offers scholarships, this film, and monthly Open Discussions. Its newest initiative is Connections, a program to bring together students of different backgrounds for fun, meaningful experiences outside of school.

Premiere Monday, January 31, 2022 at 7PM PSTFollowed by Q&A with Panel of Students, Staff, Parents, & AlumniIncluding SPS Board President Brandon Hersey & RHS Principal “Q” Hollins

Register For A Zoom Link To The Premiere
https://youtu.be/-xkWV8-m9O0

View Ridge Virtual School Tour
2022-01-25 15:00 - 16:00
View Ridge will not be having in-person tours at this time. Please join us for our Open House/Virtual School Tour and get to know our school community. If you have any questions please reach out to our VRE parent volunteer Sunshine Feldman at sunshinefeldman@live.com.
January 25
Starting at 3 p.m.
Teams meeting Join the school tour meeting
Call in (audio only) 206-800-4125
Conference ID 870 727 02#

Family Civic Engagement Night – Learn about the SPS levies
2022-01-20 18:30 - 19:30
Hosted by Thornton Creek Parent Group, Thornton Creek PTA, and View Ridge PTA
Gather with Thornton Creek PTA, Thornton Creek Parent Group (TCPG) and View Ridge PTA for an evening of family engagement to learn about how school funding works and what these levies mean for our students, families, staff, and schools. We will start the night with a family read-aloud, followed by a presentation and Q&A with SPS Assistant Superintendent of Business & Finance, Jolynn Berge. The presentation will provide an overview of the Educational Programs & Operations Levy and the Building, Technology, Academics/Athletics Levy.
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Meeting ID: 890 0344 4827 Passcode: [REDACTED]

Family Civic Engagement Night - Learning about SPS Levies with Thorton Creek Elementary
2022-01-20 18:30 - 19:30 | Online
WINTER 2022 – FAMILY CIVIC ENGAGEMENT NIGHT

Family Civic Engagement Night – Learning about SPS Levies
Thurs, Jan 20, 2022, 6:30-7:30pm
Hosted by: Thornton Creek PTA, Thornton Creek Parent Group + View Ridge PTA
Zoom Link / Meeting ID: 890 0344 4827 / Passcode: [REDACTED]
Seattle Public Schools will be asking voters to renew two critical levies on the February 8, 2022 ballot. Gather with TC PTA, TCPG and View Ridge PTA for an evening of family engagement to learn about how school funding works and what these levies mean for our students, families, staff, and schools. We will start the night with a family read-aloud, followed by a presentation and Q&A with SPS Assistant Superintendent of Business & Finance Jolynn Berge. The presentation will provide an overview of the Educational Programs & Operations Levy and the Building, Technology, Academics/Athletics Levy.
Links:
Seattle Schools 2022 Levies – SPS Resource
Schools First Poster – Advocates for Seattle Schools Levy Funding

No School: Martin Luther King Jr. Day
2022-01-17 09:30 - 15:30
In honor of Martin Luther King Day, View Ridge PTA will be supporting the Student Led Button Project for Race & Equity and pending Covid-19, We will have an outdoor school community clean up at 1PM.
View Ridge Elementary will support the City Year MLK DAy of Service with a donation

For families that would prefer remote Civic Engagement
Remote City Year MLK Service from 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Remote Viewing of Dr. King’s I Have a Dream Speech
Remote Civic Engagement to support Writing Letters to your Congress Person to support the John Lewis Voting Rights Act
https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/4263

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Pokemon Park Meetup
2022-01-15 10:00 - 12:00
Please join us at View Ridge Playfield from 10 AM to Noon on Saturday, for a Pokémon themed meet up! Come for an informal gathering to learn, hang out and celebrate. Bring your kids! We hope to see you there!
