North Beach Elementary PTA

Please join us TONIGHT at 6:30pm for a PTA Community Meeting to discuss SPS's newly released school consolidation/closure plans which includes closing North Beach and having our school "consolidate with Viewlands Elementary" for the 25-26 school year.

During the meeting, the PTA will share the latest plans with our families and discuss what next steps are for our North Beach Community. And then a SPS District representative will join the call at 7:00pm to answer our questions. Please submit any questions or concerns you have before the call to this form so we can consolidate a list to share with the district rep.

(Zoom meeting link on Konstella)

Please make sure your calendars are marked for our PTA Zoom Meeting tomorrow night (10/30 at 6:30pm.) We will spend the first 30 minutes (6:30pm-7pm) discussing next steps with just our North Beach community and then a district representative will join to take questions at 7pm. Let's fill up their screen with our NB community. (Zoom link on Konstella)

We are also compiling a list of questions before the meeting; you will find the form to submit yours on Konstella Please add your questions and concerns to this form to have your voice heard by both the PTA and the district reps.

Let's Go Seals!!!!

Thank you PTA President Jennifer Markovitz and North Beach parent Maisie Antoniello for sharing your voices for our school and students!

North Beach Elementary School families frustrated over potential closure The district is proposing four schools shut down, including North Beach Elementary School, to help address its budget deficit.

Hot off the presses the WSPTA’s Top 5 Legislative Priorities!!
Let’s do this Seals!

Day 2 of the WSPTA Legislative Assembly. Please note the amazing cardboard cut outs of some of the PTA founders.
Learn more about the PTA here: https://www.pta.org/home/About-National-Parent-Teacher-Association/Mission-Values/National-PTA-History

We are here at the Washington State PTA Legislative Session. We have a packed house ready to debate the Top 5 Legislative Issues for the state PTA!

Check out the Seattle Times article featuring North Beach parent Heidi Yocom.💜💜💜

SPS names the four schools it may close next year The new list is a scaled-down version from earlier proposals that could have shuttered up to 21 schools.

Please check you emails Seals. North Beach is on the consolidation and closure list for the 25-26 school year. We stand proud of our community and in solidarity with the other schools on the closure and consolidation list. Please stay tuned for a message from the PTA.

For the Harvest Carnival to be a success we need help from you! Older siblings (middle and high school) can earn volunteer hours.

If we do not have the open slots filled we will not be able to operate all the planned games and activities!

Running the carnival games means you will be at your designated game to help children with instructions, game set up in between turns and marking participation on a child's punch card (you are not required to bring or purchase any supplies or items - just show up!)

*Event volunteers will get one free slice of pizza (must check in at volunteer check in desk to receive pizza voucher)*

Please sign up on Konstella (link below).

We could not do this without you,
The Harvest Carnival Committee

https://www.konstella.com/app/school/59bc8f8ce4b0996f734081bb/signups/670eb2ed079cc93efd44cd98

Today's the Day! Join in helping the fundraising efforts for the 5th grade families to help offset the cost of Camp Islandwood. Mod Pizza Ballard is donating 25% for meals purchased on Saturday, October 19th. Be sure to tell the cashier you are supporting North Beach. Bring your family and friends, the more who dine, the more funds we can secure! Use MODGIVES25 if dining online! On-line or In-person dining brings in the same donation!

Volunteers are needed for all areas of the event, but especially running the carnival games. Running the carnival games means you will be at your designated game to help children with instructions, game set up in between turns and marking participation on a child's punch card (you are not required to bring or purchase any supplies or items - just show up!)

*Event volunteers will get one free slice of pizza (must check in at volunteer check in desk to receive pizza voucher)*

Older siblings (middle and high school) can earn volunteer hours, too. Please sign up for one of the many volunteer opportunities below (games, treat walk, pizza serving, craft room, etc.).

Sign up on Konstella: https://www.konstella.com/app/school/59bc8f8ce4b0996f734081bb/signups/670eb2ed079cc93efd44cd98

Come watch the Reign Soccer Team on Friday, October 18th @ 7:00pm PDT as they challenge the Houston Dash. We have group seats available and this helps fund 5th grade camp! Wear North Beach Seal Purple and Gold! Find seats here: https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/Northbeach4

The NBPTA Recommends vote NO on Initiate 2109

At the October PTA meeting, the general membership voted to endorse a NO vote on Initiative 2109, the repeal of the Capital Gains Tax.

What - This initiative would repeal the 7% capital gains excise tax imposed on sales and exchanges of long-term capital assets by individuals with capital gains over $250,000. Examples of sales that would be subject to the tax include stocks, bonds, business interests, or other investments and tangible assets.

Why - The North Beach Elementary PTA recommends a NO vote on the proposed repeal of Washington's capital gains tax (Initiative 2109). The current capital gains tax directly supports our public schools and funds crucial educational programs across the state. The first $500 million collected from the capital gains tax is allocated to fund K-12 education, ensuring smaller class sizes, teacher support, and critical resources for our students.
Repealing this tax would make the already dire funding situation for public schools much worse. Without this vital revenue, schools across Washington will face deeper budget cuts, potentially leading to increased class sizes, reduced staffing, and fewer educational opportunities for our children. With Seattle Public Schools and other districts facing major deficits, this funding is essential to prevent further strain on our education system.

Voting NO is a vote to protect the future of our schools and our children’s education. Please help ensure that our public schools receive the support they need to provide every student with a quality education.

Let's Goooooo Seals! TODAY is the last day to get your spirit wear order in! Let's show our Seal Pride in style!

Herbie's Harvest Carnival is coming up on October 26th!

General Admission: 12:00-2:00
Sensory Friendly Time: 11:30 - 12:00

Punch Cards for Kids Activities ($5.00 each) includes Crafts, Treat Walk, Fishing, Lollipop Pull and lots of Games!

COSTUME CONTEST at 2:00 pm
(no weapons or masks, please)

FOOD: Pizza $2.50/slice; drinks $1 each
Punch card pre-sales available on Konstella
*Scholarships for Punch cards available

Don't forget to show your Seal Pride with our spirit wear! Last day to order is October 13th. Get those orders in!

Check out this article from The Seattle Times featuring Fund SPS and North Beach Parent Heidi Yocom!

What's next in Seattle's school closure debate? The Seattle school district has proposed closing five schools next year, but some parents want to know if there will be more closures ahead.

SPS board must make it clear the well-resourced schools plan is done | Op-Ed A school board member writes that she is not convinced that there aren't other options to balance the Seattle district's 2025-26 budget.

A lovely third grader shared this with their class. Let us remember why we are fighting school closures: our students could face educational repercussions for years to come! For more information of how underfunding education impacts all of Washington’s students: https://fundsps.com/the-state

Students, families and community members are all invited to our non-scary Harvest Carnival with games, prizes, a costume contest and more! Pre-sale tickets and volunteer sign ups coming next week - please keep an eye out on Konstella

Included in the fun:
COSTUME CONTEST at 2:00pm: Wear your costume for the Harvest Carnival (no weapons or masks, please)

CRAFTS: Make your own spooktacular craft. One craft per punch card.

TREAT WALK: Have your chance to win a sweet treat. One entry to the Treat Walk per punch card.

GO FISHING: Land the big one with Herbie’s Fishing game. One cast per punch card.

LOLLIPOP PULL: Pull a lollipop to see if you win a prize! Everyone goes home with a lollipop. One pull per punch card.

GAMES: Play a game, get a punch. A completed punch card claims a prize!

FOOD: (all food is first come first served. Cash or Venmo payment available) Pizza $2.50 per slice, sparkling water $1/can.

Looking forward to seeing you all at this year's Harvest Carnival!

Support 5th Grade Camp and watch the REIGN Crush the Houston Dash on Friday, October 18th @ 7:00pm PDT.

We have group seats available and this helps fund 5th grade camp! Wear North Beach Seal Purple and Gold! Find seats here:

North Beach Elementary 10/18/24 @ 7:00 PM - North Beach Elementary

Check out this KOMO story featuring North Beach parent and member of the Fund SPS advocacy committee Jacob Colker. Thank you Jacob for raising your voice for Seattle students!

SPS families seek state support amid looming school closures Seattle Public Schools is proposing to close five campuses for the 2025-2026 school year to put a dent in its budget deficit.

We look forward to seeing all our North Beach Seals at curriculum night tonight, 6:30pm - 7:30pm. All classrooms and specialist rooms (Art, Music, PE) will be open for you to go and meet your kids' teachers. Children are welcome to attend with their families.

Advocate for Seattle Students: Purchase FundSPS Yard Signs!
Thank you for supporting the FundSPS advocacy committee from the North Beach Elementary PTA . Your purchase of a yard sign shows support for Seattle's children, strengthens our advocacy message, and supports the efforts of the FundSPS committee.
Purchase signs on konstella: https://www.konstella.com/open/sales/66fb4249079c7431c9de9bd4

Let's Go Seals! Show your pride with our new spirit wear!