Upcoming Events
Raise Craze Kindess Fundraiser
COLOR YOUR WORLD WITH KINDNESS!!
Our Second Annual Raise Craze Fundraiser kicks off Friday January 17th! Join us for two weeks of fun when we will work together to meet our goal of completing 500 acts of kindness and raising $15,000 for our school by January 31st. Events will include a school wide night of service on 1/30, prize drawings, a clothing drive, class parties, a traveling trophy, a slime celebration, a glow dance party, and fun prizes just for participating. Registration will be live on January 17th. Even if you had an account last year, you will need to create a new one.
Watch for more information coming home with your student on the 17th!
Scholastic Book Fair
The Scholastic Book Fair is Coming to Ella Baker Elementary!
Mark your calendars and be sure to join us for the Scholastic Book Fair! The Book Fair will take place during January Conferences (January 28th, 30th and 31st). Visit the Book Fair to purchase books for your family - you can also purchase books to donate to your child’s classroom. A portion of all purchases comes right back to the Ella Baker library, too!
Here are the hours for the Scholastic Book Fair:
Tuesday, January 28 –12:30-4:00
Thursday, January 30 –12:30-4:00
Friday, January 31 –12:30-4:00
The Book Fair is cashless. We can accept credit/debit cards only. Thank you!
*Note: The Book Fair is NOT open during school hours. Students visiting the Book Fair during open hours MUST be accompanied by a parent/guardian. The Ella Baker Scholastic Book Fair may also be accessed online at: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/ellabaker
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Please sign up for a time slot to help with the set-up, check-out, or the take-down processes.
Scholastic Book Fair
The Scholastic Book Fair is Coming to Ella Baker Elementary!
Mark your calendars and be sure to join us for the Scholastic Book Fair! The Book Fair will take place during January Conferences (January 28th, 30th and 31st). Visit the Book Fair to purchase books for your family - you can also purchase books to donate to your child’s classroom. A portion of all purchases comes right back to the Ella Baker library, too!
Here are the hours for the Scholastic Book Fair:
Tuesday, January 28 –12:30-4:00
Thursday, January 30 –12:30-4:00
Friday, January 31 –12:30-4:00
The Book Fair is cashless. We can accept credit/debit cards only. Thank you!
*Note: The Book Fair is NOT open during school hours. Students visiting the Book Fair during open hours MUST be accompanied by a parent/guardian. The Ella Baker Scholastic Book Fair may also be accessed online at: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/ellabaker
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Please sign up for a time slot to help with the set-up, check-out, or the take-down processes.
Community Night of Service
Join us for a Community Night of Service on January 30th!
Bring the whole family to participate in fun and meaningful projects including assembling bracelet kits for youth in foster care (Treehouse), creating encouraging place-mats for kids receiving meals at a homeless shelter (New Bethlehem), creating art that Sparks Peace (Student Rebuild), and assembling birthday bags for homeless children (Birthday Dreams).
Sign up to help at one of the stations at our community Night of Service as part of Ella Baker PTSA's Raise Craze fundraiser! Thank you!
Scholastic Book Fair
The Scholastic Book Fair is Coming to Ella Baker Elementary!
Mark your calendars and be sure to join us for the Scholastic Book Fair! The Book Fair will take place during January Conferences (January 28th, 30th and 31st). Visit the Book Fair to purchase books for your family - you can also purchase books to donate to your child’s classroom. A portion of all purchases comes right back to the Ella Baker library, too!
Here are the hours for the Scholastic Book Fair:
Tuesday, January 28 –12:30-4:00
Thursday, January 30 –12:30-4:00
Friday, January 31 –12:30-4:00
The Book Fair is cashless. We can accept credit/debit cards only. Thank you!
*Note: The Book Fair is NOT open during school hours. Students visiting the Book Fair during open hours MUST be accompanied by a parent/guardian. The Ella Baker Scholastic Book Fair may also be accessed online at: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/ellabaker
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Please sign up for a time slot to help with the set-up, check-out, or the take-down processes.
MLK Assembly and Kindness Fundraiser Kick Off
Join us! Our 3rd grade students will be hosting this years Martin Luther King Jr Assembly.
Caregivers are more than welcome to attend this event. You can start entering the building at 9:25am to find your seats.
We’ll also be kicking off our Raise Craze Kindness Fundraiser!
Winter After School Enrichment - Last Day To Sign Up
Winter After School Enrichment Classes ❄️
Registration for our Winter After School Enrichment Classes will be open from November 21st at 7 PM to December 10th at midnight. Don’t miss out on a variety of unique after-school classes designed to engage and grow your child's interests!
Sign up early to secure a spot!
Fall After School Enrichment Classes End
This is the last week of Fall After School Enrichment Classes
Winter After School Enrichment Registration Opens
Winter After School Enrichment Classes ❄️
Registration for our Winter After School Enrichment Classes will be open from November 21st at 7 PM to December 10th at midnight. Don’t miss out on a variety of unique after-school classes designed to engage and grow your child's interests!
Sign up early to secure a spot!
Ice Skating FUNdraiser
❄️ Looking for Weekend Plans? Head to the Bellevue Downtown Ice Rink! ❄️
Starting November 15th, enjoy some winter fun at the Bellevue Downtown Ice Rink and support our school at the same time! Just mention “Ella Baker” at entry, and for each paid admission, a $3 donation will go directly to our PTSA. It’s a wonderful way to bring family and friends together while giving back to our school community! ⛸️💙
Details:
📍 Location: Bellevue Downtown Park
📅 Fundraiser Dates: November 15, 2024 – January 12, 2025
Thank you for helping us make a difference, one skate at a time! 🐻✨
Movie Night
Family Movie Night! 🎬
Join us on November 14th for a fun-filled Movie Night at the school with family, friends, and faculty. It’s a perfect way to relax and enjoy a great movie together! 🍿✨
School Vision and Hearing Screening
Vision and Hearing Screening is on Thursday, November 14th. Training is required and will be provided day-of. When arriving, please check-in at the front office first.
PTSA Organized School Staff Appreciation Lunch
Did you know that one of the ways the PTSA shows appreciation for our incredible school staff is by hosting appreciation lunches? Our dedicated faculty works tirelessly for our students every day, and this staff-only lunch is our chance to celebrate and recognize their incredible efforts!
Picture Retake Day
Picture Retake Day is Coming! 📸
If your student missed the first picture day or would like a retake, mark your calendars for November 7th! It’s the perfect chance to capture that special smile. 😊
Trunk or Treat
Halloween Fun at School! 🎃
On Halloween day, after the school assembly and costume parade, stick around for some trick-or-treating at the school! It’s the perfect way to kick off the fun before heading out to the neighborhoods. Food trucks will be available to purchase dinner.
Families and faculty are welcomed to decorate the trunk of your vehicle with family-friendly Halloween themes—think pumpkins, ghosts, and fun costumes (nothing too spooky, this is for elementary kids!). You’ll hand out festive treats as children and their families stop by to admire your creative setups.
Join us for a spooky good time! 👻🍬
Order Your Yearbook by Oct. 31st to Save 10%
Capture Your Student's Memories: Order a Yearbook Today!
Don’t miss out on preserving those special moments! Order your student's yearbook by October 31st and enjoy a 10% discount.
This is a great way to look back on an unforgettable school year!
Order now and save!
STEAM Docent Training
Ella Baker PTSA is excited to introduce hands-on STEAM projects and experiences to our classrooms. We are looking for volunteers to help our students in Grades 1, 2 and 3 to learn how to program little robots and do much more!
Training Date: October 30th at 9:30am in the STEAM Lab at Ella Baker.
No prior experience or STEAM talent needed. To learn more, click here.
You can sign-up for your student's class at: Ella Baker PTSA: STEAM Volunteers (signupgenius.com)
For questions, please contact: steamdocent@ellabakerptsa.org
PTSA Organized School Staff Appreciation Lunch
Did you know that one of the ways the PTSA shows appreciation for our incredible school staff is by hosting appreciation lunches? Our dedicated faculty works tirelessly for our students every day, and this staff-only lunch is our chance to celebrate and recognize their incredible efforts!
Art Volunteers Training
Volunteer to support your children's art lessons in school! Each classroom needs at least two art docent volunteers to help run clay art lessons and support teacher-led art lessons. No prior art or clay experience needed. You will be provided with step-by-step instructions and videos.
Training date is October 15th from 9:30 am to 11:30 am.
Learn more here or reach out to artdocent@ellabakerptsa.org with any questions.
Sign up to volunteer here.
Final Day to Give - Care for Bears Fall Fundraiser
CARE FOR OUR BEARS!
Did you see this video of Ella Baker staff sharing all the fun ways PTSA supports our school? If not, check it out, and consider helping us Care for our Bears Fall by donating to our fall giving drive.
When you donate to PTSA, you enrich the educational experience of Ella Baker students by allowing PTSA to fund programs and opportunities such as field trips, 5th grade camp, speakers and assemblies, BBTV, choir, the clay art program, and author visits. We also rely on your donations to purchase classroom supplies for teachers, library books, musical instruments, PE equipment, and school-wide emergency preparedness supplies; to host community events such as the End of Year Celebration and STEAM night; to host staff appreciation events; to provide financial assistance to students in need, and much much more!
Donate Here
Picture Day
Reminder School Picture Day is October 10!
Want to help students get ready and organized for picture day? We need volunteers to guide students to and from their classrooms and help ensure they’re camera-ready!
It’s a quick and easy way to be part of the fun and support our school. Sign up here: Volunteer Link.
Your help makes a difference!
STEAM Docent Training
Ella Baker PTSA is excited to introduce hands-on STEAM projects and experiences to our classrooms. We are looking for volunteers to help our students in Grades 1, 2 and 3 to learn how to program little robots and do much more!
Training Date: October 9th at 9:30am in the STEAM Lab at Ella Baker.
No prior experience or STEAM talent needed. To learn more, click here.
You can sign-up for your student's class at: Ella Baker PTSA: STEAM Volunteers (signupgenius.com)
For questions, please contact: steamdocent@ellabakerptsa.org
PTSA ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
All families and staff are welcome to join our Membership Meeting via zoom on Tuesday, October 8th at 7:00pm (new date!) to hear about school and PTSA updates. You do not have to be a PTSA member to attend, but need a membership to vote. The agenda and meeting documents will be published on our website in advance of the meeting. Hope to see you there!
Note: Membership is valid for one year. Previous members will need to renew their membership.
Last Day to Order School Spirit Wear
Show Your School Spirit
Spiritwear sales closes Sep 30th! Available items include short and long sleeved t-shirts, sweatshirts, and sweat pants in multiple colors and designs. Spiritwear will be available through the end of September.
Fall After School Enrichment Classes Begin
If you enrolled your child in after school enrichment classes, they begin this week!
Back-to-School Bash
Kick off the school year with a blast! Enjoy fun crafts, exciting activities, and delicious food trucks at our Back-to-School Party!
Ella Baker at Mariners Game
Join your fellow Baker Bears at this PTSA community event! Secure your tickets today.
Fall After-school Enrichment Registration Closes
We have some FANTASTIC after school enrichment classes. Enrollment is for a limited time. Reserved your child’s spot!
Family Boohoo Woohoo
Where does the time go?!?! Are you crying to see your not so little one start off on their next educational adventure?
You’re not alone! Join us for community and morning refreshments.
All School Playground Play Date
All grades are invited to a fun playdate at the school's playground! Pack a picnic and enjoy the time with other families. Please note that parents must stay with their children, as this is not a drop-off event. While the school will be closed for meetings, students may use the restrooms if needed.
School Fundraiser to Support 5th Grade Camp at MOD Pizza (all day)
All Day School Fundraiser to Support 5th Grade Camp at MOD Pizza
Fall After-school Enrichment Registration Opens
We have some FANTASTIC after school enrichment classes. Enrollment is for a limited time. Reserved your child’s spot!
PTSA Ice Cream Social (after Meet and Greet)
After meeting your teachers, join us for an ice cream social on the playground!
