Genesee Hill Elementary PTA

THANK YOU Volunteers!
We are in the final stretch, and the sign ups keep flowing in for our last several events of the year. Next week:

Tuesday, June 18: Field Day: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080A4DA5AD2BABFD0-49674644-2024 #/
Please consider helping 11:40-1:30 if you can. Our 3rd-5th grade field day needs a few more helping hands!
Tuesday, June 18: PRIDE @ GHE: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080A4DA5AD2BABFD0-49674525-pride #/
See you after school next Tuesday!
We are still recruiting for setup, face painting and craft tables.

The Genesee Hill PTA is hosting a Community Celebration & Dinner on June 13th at our final General Membership Meeting. RSVPs are not required, but help us plan accordingly for food: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080A4DA5AD2BABFD0-49980557-endofyear

Join us for a collaborative art project to inspire action toward inclusive practices! May 22 at 4pm. RSVP at [email protected].

Our monthly newsletter for May is in inboxes now. Get all the details here:

Events, 5th Grade Outdoor Experience, Volunteer Opportunities Your May PTA newsletter is here!   Genesee Hill PTA News May 9, 2024 PTA Facebook | PTA Website Events This week - Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week! Sign Up Here Saturday, May 11 - Genesee Hill Gar

Thank you to everyone for helping kick off Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week this morning! And special thanks to all the room parents who are taking great care of our classroom teachers. https://conta.cc/4b6mjwq

The Nominating Committee is working to fill positions for next year’s PTA Board! The deadline to nominate yourself or a friend for elected and appointed positions is Wednesday, May 15. Please complete the nomination form for each individual candidate.
Details here:

In Case You Missed It: Nominations Needed for Next Year's PTA Board! Being on The Board is a great way to support your child's education       Hello Genesee Hill Community: The Nominating Committee is working to fill positions for next year’s PTA Board! The deadline t

Did you know? This Mother's Day, a portion from every bouquet sold will be directed towards a collective fund for Title 1 schools in Seattle. You can order your bouquet by May 4 and pick them up at school distribution sites on May 11 here: www.sesecwa.org/mothers-day-flower-sale/

This Mother's Day, support Seattle Public Schools and Hmong farmers by buying flower bouquets! Proceeds go to a SPS school of your choice and a Title 1 school in Seattle and are tax-deductible. Bouquets will be available to be picked up at 12 SPS school distribution sites and are $60 for one bouquet or $100 for two. Pre-order before May 4 to get your bouquet on May 11.

Click here to buy: https://www.sesecwa.org/mothers-day-flower-sale/

We're excited to see many of you at Saved by the Bell this week! Details on the silent auction and after party are posted on the event website:

2024 GHE PTA Auction - Saved by the Bid SchoolAuction.net and TofinoAuctions.com are web applications designed to simplify and streamline managing fundraising auctions.

WSHS' Multi-Cultural Night this Friday, March 22nd 6-8:30pm at West Seattle High School (enter through the courtyard).

WSHS' student clubs have come together to plan an incredible celebration of diversity through music, dance, and global cuisine. Enjoy student performances, education, community resources, and fun for the whole family!

You are encouraged to bring your favorite culturally representative dish to share, but WSHS PTSA is also providing food at the event. Dinner is at 7pm. In observance of Ramadan, prayer spaces will be available.

This amazing workshop is open to everyone in our community! Please help spread the word and we will see you there!

In case you missed it, we will be holding a virtual vote for the funding of staff positions, following our general membership meeting TONIGHT (6 to 7:30 PM in the school cafeteria)! If this is important to you, and you want to vote, please make sure you have renewed your PTA membership. Memberships reset over the summer, so even if you renewed at the end of the last school year, you will need to renew your membership in order to vote! Join or renew at this link:

Join the PTA | Genesee Hill Elementary PTA Join the PTA We invite YOU to join. All are welcome.The PTA is for every Genesee Hill family. The PTA is for moms, dads, caregivers, teachers, grandparents, alumni, and the broader community.Our Genesee Hill PTA works to provide essential educational resources, speak up on important issues, and buil...

Thanks to West Seattle Blog for covering our event, and thanks to everyone who came out to "Public School Funding 101" last week to learn about supporting improvements at your local school!

School Funding 101: Here's what would-be West Seattle advocates just learned By Tracy Record West Seattle Blog editor During tonight's Seattle Public Schools Board meeting, president Liza Rankin was hoping to brief her colleagues on where education-funding issues of interest stand in the ongoing Washington State Legislature session. If that briefing happens before the meetin...

On Monday, January 15th, Genesee Hill joined families from across Washington in Olympia for the WA PTA Focus on Advocacy Day. Our group of West Seattle families met with our three District 34 legislators in Olympia: Rep. Emily Alvarado, Senator Joe Nguyen, and Rep. Joe Fitzgibbon and spoke specifically to 1) Addressing critical gaps in education funding (counselors, nurses, reading and math intervention, etc.) and 2) Preventing and reducing gun violence.

Learn more about advocacy and the PTA right here:
http://www.geneseehillpta.org/advocacy/

Please consider a donation to GHE this .

It's the final week of our Direct Give campaign, and only 20% of GHE families have participated, for a sum total of $12,000 of our $50,000 goal to fund critical reading and math support for GHE students. Can we surpass 50% before Friday? Donate now: https://geneseehillpta.kindful.com/?campaign=1276090

Unity Night is November 30th! This is a potluck event where all families are invited to bring a special food item, whether a traditional family recipe or simply a favorite food to share. In addition to food items, we have several volunteer needs. Sign up HERE for potluck items and/or to help out: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080A4DA5AD2BABFD0-45893341-unity #/

Hello GHE Families!

The first GHE Pride yard/window sign order will be placed EOD Thursday, November 9. If you haven't made a contribution to this year's Direct Give Campaign, please consider giving now>> https://geneseehillpta.kindful.com/?campaign=1276090

As a reminder, funds raised through this effort support:
- Reading Interventionist
- Math Interventionist
- CHAMPSS Parent Tutors & Recess Support
- Community Building, Equity & Diversity Efforts and Events
- Opportunity Grants for Students & Teachers
- Need-Based Scholarships
- Teacher & Staff Appreciation
- West Seattle Equity Fund

Election information: School board elections

Election Day is Tuesday, November 7th! Get to know the candidates running to represent us here and don’t forget to vote!

Meet the Candidates: Seattle Public Schools 2023 School Board Directors Election The Seattle Public Schools School Board Directors 2023 General Election is fast approaching, and it’s essential for residents and public education supporters to get to know the candidates vying for these positions.

The 21-Day Disability Justice Challenge is designed to raise your awareness, increase understanding, and shift perspective about disability in our culture.

We invite you to check out Day 1: Intro to Disability Justice: https://changethestory.org/day-1-intro-to-disability-justice/

Help take care of our school by cleaning up the school grounds for Fall. Bring your gloves and preferred weeding tools. Doughnuts provided to assist getting any helpers out of the house! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080A4DA5AD2BABFD0-dandelion

Help us beat Lafayette Elementary School PTA in our annual PTA membership competition!

If you haven't joined the PTA, now is the perfect time to do it!
You can join here: https://www.memberplanet.com/packetview/geneseehillschoolpta/membership
Or with a fee waiver, here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScPd6b4hSORWUs6RPDP02OibP3bBuy9KPM6EwoZDvSNXR-M5g/viewform

And if your sense of competition isn't enough to get you to join, keep reading.

When you join the PTA, you...

Build connections in our school and our community.

The PTA works to strengthen connections between teachers, staff, families, and neighbors. We provide engaging events to help families connect with each other and to foster a strong sense of community. General membership meetings provide an opportunity to get more insight into what is happening in our school and to have a voice in where the PTA focuses our resources. While everyone is welcome, being a member is a great way to support this work, and as a member you get a vote.

Support your child. We use your ideas, feedback, and donations to improve the lives of our children by improving school grounds, hosting events, and working to promote an inclusive, welcoming learning environment. We work closely with teachers and school staff to find ways to support them in the important work that they do every day for our children.

Additionally, your membership will connect you to a nationwide network of PTA members who share resources, opportunities and tips to support your child and all children.

Amplify your voice. We believe our children benefit the most when all of our unique voices are heard. Use your vote as a member of the PTA to elect PTA leadership, approve the yearly PTA budget, and more.

The National PTA has a rich history of advocacy work, and is responsible for important programs and legislation such as child labor laws, hot and healthy school lunches, kindergarten classes, and special education, just to name a few. As a local PTA, the more members we have, the more influence we have when it comes to setting the advocacy agenda at the state and national levels, as well as influencing our elected officials when we lobby them on important issues that affect our children every day.

You don’t have to become a member to volunteer and you don’t have to volunteer if you become a member, but if you can, we’d love it if you did both!

Our September newsletter is out now. We're excited to share news, events, and more: https://conta.cc/48gpu3B

PTA Enrichment Program enrollment begins Tuesday, September 19 at 7 pm! Get the details here: http://www.geneseehillpta.org/enrichment-3/enrichment/

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED (6) - Many classes fill quickly, and you can secure priority registration and earn waived tuition for your student by volunteering. Email the enrichment team for info about volunteering or if cost is a barrier. Scholarships are available. [email protected]

Happy first day of school to our newest Genesee foxes! 🦊

The new school year is right around the corner! Stay connected by renewing your PTA membership today.

Our Genesee Hill PTA works to provide essential educational resources, speak up on important issues, and build a strong and welcoming school community.

http://www.geneseehillpta.org/join-the-pta/