Hello Adams Families!
We hope you enjoyed the three-day weekend! We're back and looking forward to some wonderful opportunities to connect as a community this week!
Our Special Education and Neurodiversity meet-ups are coming up, with an in-person gathering on Wednesday and a virtual gathering next Monday, October 19.
Friday brings two special events! Parents' Night Out gives kids a fun evening with some of our amazing teachers and engaging activities, while Picture Day gives us a chance to capture this sweet moment in time.
Picture Day Reminder: Information about ordering photos will be sent home on Picture Day. Make-up and retake photos are scheduled for November 5.
We hope to see you at some of these wonderful events, and of course, at the Big Give Table!
Sincerely,
The Adams PTA
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EAGLE NEWS
October 12–16
We Take Care of Each Other. Together We Soar!
This Week’s Highlights
We loved seeing you at Curriculum Night and the PTA Board Meeting! Thank you to our hardworking teachers and staff who worked hard through the In-Service day on Friday! We’re getting closer to meeting our Big Give goals!
Community Spotlight
On October 12, we recognize Indigenous Peoples’ Day, a time to celebrate the rich cultures, histories, and contributions of Native American and Indigenous communities. It’s also an opportunity to honor the original stewards of the land we live on, reflect on their history, and recognize the vibrant Indigenous communities who continue to shape our world today. We would like to acknowledge that we are on the ancestral lands and traditional territories of the Puget Sound Coast Salish People.
Important Dates
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October 12: Indigenous Peoples Day
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October 14: SpEd and Neurodiversity Salt & Sugar Cafe Meet Up, 8–9am
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October 16: Picture Day; Parents Night Out, 6–9pm
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October 19: SpEd and Neurodiversity Online Meetup, 6:15–7pm
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October 22: Principal Round Table, 5–7pm
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October 23: Fall Fest, 6–8pm
Join the PTA!
Every Member Matters! Join here!
Support our students, teachers, and school. Get involved by volunteering your time and talents, and help make a difference in our school community.
Join the PTA
Volunteer Opportunities
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3rd Grade Representative
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Social Media Coordinator
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Budget Committee
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Class Parents, various grades
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Sign up for a morning at the Big Give table!
Email: execteam@adamselementary.org
Announcement: Special Education and Neurodiversity Meet-ups
Check out these two great opportunities for connection, hosted by Hannah Markwardt, PTA Special Education Liaison:
In-Person Meet-up: Wednesday, October 14, at Salt & Sugar Cafe. Drop in after drop-off anytime between 8 and 9am to share, collaborate, and build community!
Online Meet-up: Monday, October 19, 6:15–7pm.
Meeting link provided in the Special Education and Neurodiversity Community Group page on Konstella
Fall Fest!
Friday, October 23 | 6–8pm
Please join us for some fall fun!
Games, crafts, bake sale, face painting, cookie decorating, and pizza slices!
Adult supervision required. Please stay with your student!
Volunteers are needed for Fall Fest!
This Week in Photos!
Fifth Grade Self Portraits
First Grade Class Jobs!
Ms. Norman and Olivia at Curriculum Night
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’ll use what we hear to better understand what’s on the minds of Adams families, identify broader community themes, and help inform our ongoing conversations with school leadership.
What are you wondering about? What’s working well? What could be better? What would you like us to be talking about?
We’d love to hear from you!
Parents Night Out!
Kids Night In!
Friday, October 16 | 6–9pm
Your student(s) will enjoy arts and crafts and board games with Ms. Larson, gym games with Mr. Kellum, and team challenges plus a short movie with Ms. Nutinnen.
The Big Give
Adams Community, we’re getting closer to our goal!
We have raised a total of $24,913.69 toward our $150,000 total goal—and we have a few weeks to go to get the rest of the way!
We are grateful for your amazing support!
Congratulations to Our Big Give Prize Winners!
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Gemma Dunbar — Secret Gardens Books $25 gift card
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Deanna Saxbe — Sweet Mickeys $25 gift card
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Travis Rautman — Sunny Hill pizza party gift card
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Jennilee Mendoza — Majestic Bay 4 movie tickets
Coming up this week: Seattle Gymnastics Academy and DIGS gift cards!
Thank you to our community sponsors!
Photos: More Big Give Fun!
Rosie and Guac hang out at the Big Give table!
Guac, Chaz, and Avocado cheer on the Big Give festivities!
Eagle Eyes on Ms. Ashley!
Ms. Ashley is in her second school year at Adams as our Lunchroom Manager, and if your kiddo eats breakfast or lunch at school, chances are they know her well!
After attending culinary school and spending about ten years working in kitchens, Ms. Ashley was ready for a change from the late-night restaurant hours—especially as a mom. When she learned about the opportunity to work in a school, she had a mission: she remembered the lunch ladies from her own childhood as not always being particularly friendly and thought, “I’m going to change that!”
And she certainly has!
Ms. Ashley loves the sense of community at Adams and the way teachers and staff are always willing to lend each other a hand. She feeds around 185 students every day between breakfast and lunch, which keeps her running, but she says she loves the kids and has a lot of fun doing it.
Outside of Adams, Ms. Ashley loves antique shopping, hunting for and growing rare plants, playing video games, and spending time with her 10-year-old daughter.
Adams staff tell us how amazing Ms. Ashley is at remembering our students’ names!
We’re so lucky to have Ms. Ashley feeding our Eagles—and making mealtime a little kinder along the way!
Hot Meal Menu
Monday, 10/12
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Breakfast: Banana Muffin, Cereal, Pears
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Lunch: Veggie Burger or Cheeseburger, Celery
Tuesday, 10/13
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Breakfast: Beef Breakfast Pizza, Cereal, Banana
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Lunch: Chicken Wings, Mac and Cheese, Carrots
Wednesday, 10/14
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Breakfast: Cereal, Pears
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Lunch: Beef or Veggie Tacos, Beans and Rice
Thursday, 10/15
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Breakfast: Cereal, French Toast, Apples
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Lunch: Chicken Corn Dog, Broccoli
Friday, 10/16
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Breakfast: Cereal, Pears
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Lunch: Bean or Chicken Con Queso Bowl, Rice, Corn
Monday, 10/19
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Breakfast: Chocolate Muffin, Cereal, Pears
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Lunch: Beef or Cheese Nacho, Black Beans
Note: Lunches contain fresh fruit and veggies, and a Grab and Go option.
Check out menus on MealViewer!