Hi Adams Families,

Wow, THANK YOU for rounding out the end of the Big Give with so much generosity! We did it- we crossed the 100k finish line and corporate matches are still trickling in!  We appreciate all who gave money and time to support our campaign, and who came and said hello at the Big Give Table!  The PTA Exec Team is especially grateful for our amazing parent volunteer, Ellen Gardner, for her tremendous time and effort coordinating as the PTA Fundraising Chair!  And if you missed it, no worries, you can still donate to Adams anytime!

Please be on the lookout today for Spirit Wear orders coming home with your student, if you chose to have your order delivered to Adams! 

We hope to see you at the PTA Board Meeting and Stuffie Themed Breakfast this week!

Thanks and take care,
The Adams PTA

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EAGLE NEWS

November 2–6, 2026

We Take Care of Each Other • Together We Soar!

This Week’s Highlights

We are blown away by your HUGE contributions to Big Give—THANK YOU!

We’re looking forward to getting Spirit Wear orders sent home today, the PTA Board Meeting on Tuesday, and Bring-a-Stuffie for our Themed (free) Breakfast in the cafeteria on Friday morning from 7:35–7:50am.

Come join us!

Important Dates

Community Spotlight

We’re excited to introduce a fun Family Math Night in December, sponsored by Cuemath!

This will be interactive and full of engaging math games!

Save the date for December 10th, 5:30–7:30pm, and watch for details to come!

THE BIG GIVE — THANK YOU, ADAMS FAMILIES!

Thanks to your enormous generosity, our Big Give raised:

$104,061.53

From 129 participating families!

We exceeded our $100,000 goal, and corporate matches are still coming in! We’ll add corporate matching donations to our total as they arrive.

Top Participating Classrooms

This Week’s Prize Winners

• Emilie Fetterley — Rosellini’s $100 Gift Card

• Emily Doe — Town and Country $100 Gift Card

Thank You to Our Generous Sponsors!

Sweet Mickeys, Secret Garden Books, Sunny Hill, Majestic Bay, Seattle Gymnastics, DIGS, Trader Joe’s, Tumbles, Town and Country, and Rosellinis.

Please continue to support these valuable community partners!

We are so grateful to our generous sponsors and our amazing Adams community. Thanks to your support, we’re looking forward to funding important Adams programs and events for our students!

A Special Thank You to Our Volunteers!

A huge thank you to Ellen Gardner, Megan Yee, Melissa Martinelli, Cindy Cauley, Simina Pasat, Sonia Dillane, Valerie Barrington, Gemma Dunbar, Tamar Kestenbaum, and our very special mascots!

THANK YOU, ADAMS FAMILIES! LET’S GO, EAGLES!

Last Week in Photos!

Todd Smith served as the Adams PTA President starting in 1997 when his kids attended Adams, and now he and his wife bring their grandchildren to school!

• Sunny days on the climber!

• Mornings at the flagpole entrance!

Join the PTA!

Every Member Matters!

Join the PTA here! https://www.adamselementarypta.org/about-our-pta

Coffee and Community

Bring your coffee and come hang with other parents after morning drop-off on Wednesday, 11/18 for our monthly Coffee and Community!

8–8:30am

Staff Appreciation

Thank you Fourth Grade Families for stocking the staff lounge this month! Teachers and staff are very grateful for all the yummy treats and beverages you provide!

Please also be checking in with your teachers for classroom volunteer needs!

Email Us!

Have a question or something on your mind?

We’ve created a new email address, Feedback@AdamsElementary.org, where families can share questions, ideas, feedback, or topics you’d like the PTA to be aware of.

We’d love to hear from you!

Reflections Art Contest

The 2026 Submission Deadline is November 13th!

Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions:

reflections@adamselementary.org

More information on the program is available through the link below.

Make-Up Picture Day

Did your kiddo miss Picture Day on 10/16, or need a re-take?

Send your smiles on November 5th for Make-Up Picture Day!

Themed Breakfast!

Join us on Friday morning, 11/6, for our first Themed Breakfast in the cafeteria, planned for every first Friday of the month!

This month’s theme: Bring a Stuffie! We’ll have visiting mascots Guac and Chaz to help make the morning festive!

Breakfast is free for students and is served from 7:35–7:50am. Come say hi to our excellent lunchroom manager, Ms. Ashley, and join the before-school fun!

Reminder, stuffies need to be tucked into backpacks when first bell rings!

Hot Meal Menu

Monday, 11/2 — Cereal, Bananas (B); Beef or Cheese Pasta, Roll, Corn (L)

Tuesday, 11/3 — Beef Breakfast Pizza or Cereal, Banana (B); BBQ Turkey Bowl, Corn Muffin, Corn (L)

Wednesday, 11/4 — Cereal or Croissant, Pears (B); Chicken Tenders, Carrots, Rolls (L)

Thursday, 11/5 — Cereal or Pancake, Apples (B); Shrimp Tacos, Edamame, Chipotle Slaw (L)

Friday, 11/6 — Cereal, Pears (B); Cheese Pizza, Cauliflower (L)

Monday, 11/9 — Cereal or Muffin, Pears (B); Cheeseburger or Veggie Samosa, Celery (L)

Note: Lunches (L) contain fresh fruit and veggies, and a Grab and Go option.

School meal menus: https://www.seattleschools.org/departments/culinary-services/menus/

KidsCo Conference Week Camp

One of Adams’ Afterschool Providers, KidsCo, is offering camp during Conference Week, November 23rd, 24th and 25th!

Camp cost is $63/day.

Camp hours: 8am–5pm.

Registration is open, and tuition assistance is available.
Registration link: https://schoolcareworks.com/registration/kidsco/start_registration.jsp

Veterans’ Day Camps

Ballard High School Lil Beavs Cheerleading Camp

Tuesday, November 11 (Veterans Day)

• Session 1: 9am–12pm

• Session 2: 1:30–4:30pm

• Location: Ballard High School Commons

• Cost: $50 per child

Campers will learn jumps, motions, a dance routine, and some iconic Ballard High cheers! Includes a Lil Beavs Cheer Camp T-shirt.

Registration: https://www.schoolpay.com/parent/mip/MfQE

ATS Elite Training Fall Camps

Sports & Play and Basketball Camp options for K–6th graders.

• Wednesday, November 11 — Basketball Camp, Loyal Heights Community Center

• Wednesday, November 11 — Sports & Play Camp, Loyal Heights Community Center

• Times: 9am–12pm

Website: https://www.atseattletraining.com/service-page/veterans-day-sports-and-play-camp