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Book drive for kids at Echo Lake Elementary

Thursday, August 31, 2017



The PTA of Echo Lake Elementary has an ambitious goal.

Fundraising Chair Samantha Branca says, "We are trying to collect a book to give away to each student in our school during our Read-a-thon in September to get the kids excited about reading."

They are collecting new and gently used books for kids in grades K-6 but really need more books for kids in grades 3-6 (age 8-12).

The book drive runs until September 15th. There are drop points for book donations at the Shoreline Farmer's Market on Saturday next to the info booth and at Third Place Commons (every day) next to the info booth at Third Place Books.

You can also contact Samantha to pick up larger donations.

The Shoreline Farmers Market is held on the upper level of Aurora Square, outside of Sears and Central Market. Third Place Books is on the upper level of Town Center at the intersection of Bothell and Ballinger Way in Lake Forest Park.


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Shorecrest welcomes new families with Thursday BBQ

Tuesday, August 29, 2017

Shorecrest PTSA is hosting a BBQ on Thursday, August 31, 2017 to welcome all incoming Freshmen and their families along with new students to Shorecrest.

6 - 7pm Activity Fair in the Commons with the main program in the gym from 7 - 7:45pm.

Shorecrest High School, 15343 25th Ave NE, Shoreline 98155.



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Ice Cream and Celebration time at June 1 Shoreline Special Needs PTSA meeting

Tuesday, May 30, 2017

The chapter will wrap up the school year with a special member meeting at 6:30pm June 1.

They'll celebrate with ice cream (members can bring the kiddos) and recognize Michael Rhyne, Syre Elementary School counselor who was the chapter's pick for 2017 outstanding educator through the district's PTA Council awards.

And we'll sneak in some final business with members voting on a proposed 2017-18 chapter budget. 

Note the location change: This meeting will be in the gym at Syre Elementary, 19545 12th Ave NW, Shoreline 98177. Treats will be served starting at 6:30pm. More about the chapter here



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How personality types should influence parenting approaches - May 3

Monday, May 1, 2017

The Shoreline Special Needs PTSA is grateful to be hosting motivational life coach Jessica Butts, who will take participants through a discussion titled Live Your Life from the Front Seat.

This includes exploring personality types and how these influence parenting approaches.

This session is open to anyone in the district. Shoreline School District families and staff are particularly invited.

Networking and community building time starts at 6:30pm Wednesday May 3, with the meeting beginning at 7pm.

The meeting will be held in the Ballinger Room at the Shoreline Center, 18560 1st Ave. NE, 98155, south, classroom wing.



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Buddy Table at LFP Elementary ensures that every child has fun at recess

Sunday, April 2, 2017

Students wait for the signal to begin recess
and check out the new Buddy Table
Photo by Jerry Pickard

By Silje Sodal

On Friday, March 31st, Lake Forest Park Elementary School held a kick-off celebration for the newest item on the LFP playground – the LFP Buddy Table.

From left: Marley Banker, PTA; Catherine Stanford, LFP Deputy Mayor; David
Wilson, Shoreline School Board; Silje Sodal, PTA


On hand for the festivities were LFP Deputy Mayor Catherine Stanford and Shoreline School Board Director David Wilson, along with the popular Bubbleman (aka Gary Golightly) who engaged students in some bubble fun.

Ensuring that recess is a fun, safe and welcoming experience for all students has been a longstanding priority for the PTA and staff of Lake Forest Park Elementary School. Working in close partnership over the last couple of years:

  • Two surveys have been conducted to assess the fun factor at recess and solicit ideas;
  • Additional playground equipment has been purchased;
  • Additional training has been provided for recess staff;
  • LFP has partnered with Dale Turner YMCA to add an adult recess coach at recess two days a week to teach games; and
  • The Recess Buddy program has been developed and kicked off in the fall with over 60 students in grades 3-6.  (Recess Buddies receive special training and leadership opportunities to welcome and engage other kids on the playground.)

Playing at the Buddy Table
Photo by Jerry Pickard


The aim of the Buddy Table is to promote friendship and ensure that every student has a place on the playground. Not only can kids draw, play games, read or rest at the table, but it’s also a place for engagement.

If a student is feeling left out or alone at recess, Recess Buddies can connect with them at the Buddy Table and either invite them to play or join them at the table.

As one student shared in welcoming the Buddy Table, “The Recess Buddies can use the life skill of friendship and invite lonely students sitting at the Buddy Table to play games at recess with others so that everyone has a friend.”
Eagerly checking the Buddy Box for games and toys
Photo by Jerry Pickard

Principal Miner agreed, saying,

“The Buddy Table is a place to foster friendships, have fun together playing games, and a gathering place to talk and problem solve. We are grateful to our PTA for helping us to make recess more fun, safe and engaging.”

The LFP PTA is grateful to the Zelo, Tubbs and Sodal/Claar families for their contributions, along with LFP parent Melissa Hansen for her graphic design talents, Snapdoodle Toys for donating toys and games, and Mr. T’s Trophies for providing the placard.



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Special Needs PTSA Mar 23 - transitions to middle and high school and beyond

Monday, March 20, 2017

Planning for Special Education Student Transitions to Middle and High School, and Beyond.

The Shoreline Special Needs PTSA is hosting a district panel discussion at its member meeting at 7pm Thursday, March 23.

The panel will work to demystify what to expect as special education students transition from elementary to the upper grades.

Scott Irwin, secondary services director, is assembling panelists and a program to cover:
  • Program options in middle and high school, including what to expect in transition from elementary school
  • Understanding how graduation requirements are accommodated based on the child's situation
  • Assessments and types of diplomas
  • Transition services / the 18-21 program

You can send in questions for the district team in advance or fill out question cards during the session.

Come for networking and community building time at 6:30pm, with the meeting beginning at 7pm. 

Location is the Ballinger Room at the Shoreline Center, (south end) 18560 1st Ave. NE, 98155.

New this month: chapter members will adjourn to Jersey's Great Foods at 1306 N 175th St for after-meeting social time!



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Shoreline Volleyball Cup Mar 27 pits high schools against police and fire for charity

Police, Fire, Shorewood, Shorecrest teams to compete for charity

Mark your calendars for the inaugural Shoreline Volleyball Cup on Monday, March 27 at 7pm at Shorewood High School, 17300 Fremont Ave. N.

The charity event will feature volleyball matches between teams of Shorecrest and Shorewood students, staff and members of the Shoreline Police and Fire Departments.

Admission is free with any donation of:

  • non-perishable food
  • shampoo, conditioner, deodorant
  • new underwear (teen sizes)
  • composition notebooks
  • new or gently used clothing (teen sizes)
  • monetary donation to The WORKS




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LGBTQ Families and Allies Potluck - Thursday, April 6

Saturday, March 18, 2017



LGBTQ Families and Allies Potluck - Thursday, April 6th

Mark your calendars for Thursday, April 6th! The Shoreline PTA Council is proud to partner with the Shoreline Public Schools for the 2nd annual LGBTQ Families and Allies Potluck Dinner on Thursday, April 6th from 5:30-7:30pm at Shoreline Center.

Join members of your Shoreline/LFP community in support of LGBTQ families as we share a meal and fun activities for all ages! Bring an entree or side dish to share. For questions, email Kim Darcy or call 206-393-4217.

RSVP for this free, fun event  ​



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Habit Burger fundraiser for Shoreline PTA Council Tuesday

Sunday, March 5, 2017

Habit Burger at Aurora Village
Photo by Steven H. Robinson


Habit Burger, currently doing business in a new building they share with Starbucks in the middle of Aurora Village, will do its second fundraiser on Tuesday, March 7.

From 11:30am to 1:30pm on Tuesday, and from 5pm to 7pm, proceeds from all sales will be donated to the Shoreline PTA Council.

The Shoreline PTA Council aims to advocate, communicate, educate and collaborate to assist local PTAs in their efforts to support the health, welfare and benefit of every child.

This follows a similar fundraiser for the Shoreline Public Schools Foundation on Sunday.

updated with new photo 3-6-2017

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Resilience - the biology of stress and the science of hope



Shorewood PTSA and the Shoreline Movie Community Group are excited to be showing Resilience: The Biology of Stress and The Science of Hope.
   
Sunday, March 12, 2017, at 4pm, at the Shoreline Center Auditorium, 18560 1st Ave NE, north end.

"an engrossing study of how Adverse Childhood Experiences (or ACEs) can be linked to destructive behavior and medical diseases” --Matt Fagerholm RogerEbert.com

Researchers have recently discovered a dangerous biological syndrome caused by abuse and neglect during childhood. As the new documentary Resilience reveals, toxic stress can trigger hormones that wreak havoc on the brains and bodies of children, putting them at a greater risk for disease, homelessness, prison time, and early death.

While the broader impacts of poverty worsen the risk, no segment of society is immune.

Resilience, however, also chronicles the dawn of a movement that is determined to fight back. Trailblazers in pediatrics, education, and social welfare are using cutting-edge science and field-tested therapies to protect children from the insidious effects of toxic stress — and the dark legacy of a childhood that no child would choose.

Watch the trailer

Tickets $5 per adult; students free- may be purchased at the door
Advance tickets can be purchased online.

Childcare on site - by donation.

For more information, questions or requests, please contact Leslie Ray at 206-293-6825.



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Screenagers and The Biology of Stress documentaries to be screened by westside secondary PTSAs

Wednesday, December 21, 2016

The west side secondary PTSAs are screening a couple of must-see documentaries in early 2017; these events are open to the community, inexpensive, informative, and thought-provoking.


Einstein PTSA is excited to bring Screenagers to the west side!
Tuesday, January 10, 6:30 pm, Einstein Middle School Cafeteria, 19343 3rd Ave NW

Tickets are $5 and available online now. Tickets will also be available at the door.

After showing to a packed house on the east side last year, our community asked for an opportunity to experience it as well. This documentary showing is open to our entire community; please join us as we collectively explore the impact that screen time has on our young people.

Watch the Movie Trailer


Shorewood PTSA and the Shoreline Movie Community Group is excited to be showing Resilience: The Biology of Stress and The Science of Hope 

Sunday, March 12, 2017, at 4pm, at the Shoreline Center Auditorium, 18560 1st Ave NE, north end of campus.

Whether you’re a parent, teacher or neighbor, help build resilience by creating the external structure that helps create a positive, caring and nurturing environment for our teens to achieve their full potential!

Watch the trailer here

Tickets $5 per adult; students free.
Advance tickets can be purchased here. Tickets will be available for purchase at the door.

For more information, questions or requests, contact Leslie Ray at 206-293-6825.



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Q&A session Saturday on state's implementation plan for Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)

Wednesday, December 7, 2016

Attend the session and give your input

Shoreline PTA Council is partnering with other PTA organizations to host a Q/A session this Saturday, December 10, 2016 about Washington's draft implementation plan for the new Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)

ESSA Consolidated Plan Q/A with OSPI's Dr. Gil Mendoza, Saturday, December 10 from 9 - 10:30am at Shoreline Center, 18560 1st Ave NE, Shoreline 98155. The session will be in the Shoreline room at the north end of the complex.
 
The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) changes the face of education across the nation. 

It is more flexible and permissive, allowing local school districts to better meet the needs of their students.

RSVP for free via Eventbrite. (See flyer).

WSPTA Region 6 and the Shoreline, Northshore and Seattle PTSA Councils are pleased to provide the opportunity for you to ask questions about Washington State's ESSA Consolidated Plan. Your voice on behalf of the students in Washington is important.

Absentee questions, translation services and childcare are available upon request (by 12/8/16). Please Personal Message the WSPTA Region 6 Director on the Facebook page.

Washington State Deputy Superintendent Dr. Gil Mendoza will be present to discuss the Consolidated Plan. Come learn about how to provide input on this living document. The ESSA plan summary, the review tour PowerPoint presentation and the webinar are available for review at the OSPI website at

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Help Shoreline PTA provide holiday food and gifts for families in our community

Saturday, December 3, 2016

The entire Kellogg gym was full of food last year
This year's drive hopes to do the same


Food and Teen Gift Card Drive
December 6 – December 16, 2016

The Shoreline PTA Council, along with community partners the Shoreline Fire Department, Hopelink, Rotary Club of Lake Forest Park, and Dale Turner Family YMCA are joining together to support families with children in the Shoreline School District who need assistance during the holiday season.

The 2016 Shoreline PTA Council Holiday Baskets Food, Toys and Teen Gifts Drive will run December 6 – December 16, 2016.

Gifts collected last year for the little kids
The big kids get gift cards


Donations of nonperishable food and gift cards for tweens and teens (i.e. Fred Meyer, Target, Walmart, iTunes, etc) may be dropped off at any Shoreline School District school, including the district office, during regular school hours.

Monetary donations may be made payable to the Shoreline PTA Council, note Holiday Baskets, and mailed to Shoreline PTA Council, P.O.Box 55784, Shoreline, WA 98155-5784.

Unwrapped toy donations may also be dropped off at any Shoreline Fire Station.

The Shoreline Fire Department will be sponsoring a toy donation drive at the Fred Meyer in Shoreline on Saturday, December 10.

For more information, see the PTA website
Donate using PayPal or get the mailing address here
Volunteer by signing up here or email. Shifts are short and manageable and include all types of jobs.

2016 partners


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Dec 5 No School Day: Let the kids burn energy while supporting a good cause

Wednesday, November 30, 2016



Come to the Elevated Sportz Trampoline and Play Center in Bothell between 10am and 9pm Monday, December 5, and mention the "Shoreline Special Needs PTSA" while purchasing any of the activities.

The chapter will receive 20% of the proceeds. Purchases must be made that day in person, no online purchases.

Elevated Sportz is at 18311 Bothell-Everett Highway, Bothell 98012.



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Purchase your holiday trees, wreaths, and garlands and support Shorecrest Senior Spree

Tuesday, November 22, 2016



Purchase your holiday trees, wreaths and garlands at the Shorecrest High School Tree Lot, Friday through Sunday, December 2, 3 and 4!

Your purchase supports the Shorecrest High School PTSA Spree Fundraiser. Spree is an annual all-night drug and alcohol free event for seniors following graduation. It’s fun and memorable way for the Class of 2017 to celebrate their graduation in a safe environment.

You can choose from a variety of beautiful and fresh trees, wreaths and garlands from Donna’s Trees.

Location: Scott Sherman Auto Care, 1211 NE 175th St, Shoreline 98155, west of the post office on 175th in North City.
  • Friday, December 2nd 1:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
  • Saturday, December 3rd 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
  • Sunday, December 4th 9:00 a.m. – 5 p.m.


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Reminder: pizza sales at Mod Pizza Wednesday - Sunday will benefit PTA clothing room

Monday, November 21, 2016

Mod Pizza in Lake Forest Park Town Center at the south end of the mall has chosen The WORKS - the PTA Clothing Room - to be the recipient of their Spreading Modness week.

Mod will donate $1 to The WORKS for every mod-size pizza purchase November 22-27, Wednesday through Sunday.

Save energy - eat pizza for Thanksgiving!





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Mod Pizza will donate to PTA for pizza purchases Nov 22-27

Monday, November 14, 2016


Mod Pizza in Lake Forest Park Town Center at the south end of the mall has chosen The WORKS - the PTA Clothing Room  - to be the recipient of their Spreading Modness week.

This Mod Squad will donate $1 to The WORKS for every mod-size pizza purchase November 22-27.

Save energy - eat pizza for Thanksgiving!



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Shoreline Special Needs PTSA - Demystifying DDA

Robin Tatsuda
Understanding the services and eligibility processes for the state’s Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) can feel overwhelming.

The Shoreline Special Needs PTSA November 15 meeting will feature Robin Tatsuda from The ARC of King County helping make sense of it all.

Networking and collaboration start at 6:30pm, followed by a brief business meeting at 7pm and then the presenter. Meetings adjourn by 8:30pm.

The meeting will be held in the Ballinger Room at the Shoreline Center, 18560 1st Ave. NE (same complex as school district offices and the Spartan Rec Center).

Anyone interested in the work of this chapter is invited to join.

We work to foster communication and collaboration among parents, students, teachers, schools and the community to support Shoreline School District students with special needs.

More info here and on Facebook


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Two Days left to get your tickets to the Shorecrest Holiday Benefit Dinner

Wednesday, November 9, 2016

You only have until the end of the day Thursday, November 10 to get your tickets to the Shorecrest Holiday Benefit Dinner.

The dinner will be held on Wednesday, November 16 from 6:00-8:30pm in the Shorecrest Commons (15343 25th Ave. NE) to benefit the Shoreline Holiday Baskets Food and Teen Gift Drive.

This year’s dinner theme is “Fall’s Bounty Dinner” and will be catered by the renowned Shorecrest Culinary Arts Program.

Dinner guests will be treated to an incredible menu featuring mixed greens salad with roasted pear vinaigrette, choice of flank steak with parsnip puree and seasonal vegetables or vegetarian caramelized onion and cauliflower tart with parsnip puree and seasonal vegetables, and apple crisp a la mode with house made cinnamon ice cream for dessert.

Guests will also be treated to entertaining musical and dance performances from some of Shorecrest’s amazing student performance groups.

Come kick off the holiday season with great food and entertainment for a great cause! All proceeds go to the Shoreline Holiday Baskets Food and Teen Gift Drive.

Tickets are $30 for adults and $15 for children 12 and under.

There are two ways to purchase your ticket (through Nov. 10)
  • Online by credit card. Go HERE and follow the instructions: To buy tickets, login or create a guest account and go to: Items at all schools > High schools > Shorecrest > Fill out your choices 
  • In person at the Shorecrest ASB window during school hours. 

If you have any questions, contact ASB Coordinator Andy Denney at 206-393-4291.



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Sponsor a notice in the Echo Lake Elementary student directory

Friday, November 4, 2016

Echo Lake Elementary PTA is busy putting together their 2016-2017 Student Directory.

This is the perfect opportunity to sponsor Echo Lake and spread the word about your business to over 450 Echo Lake families.

Echo Lake Elementary PTA uses these funds to provide field trip transportation, special teacher materials, donations to school libraries, emergency supplies, and to continue social, family and educational programs.

Sponsopership levels start as low as $25 (1/4 page ad), $50 (1/2 page ad), and $100 (full page)

More information here

If you would like more information, contact them by email



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