Hi Adams Families!
Curious about what's happening at Adams this week? Check out the latest Eagle News! We've got updates on upcoming events like Fall Fest, Big Give progress and prizes, community partnerships like Smith Brothers, volunteer opportunities, and more!
And please come say hi if you see us at the Big Give table or at any of our upcoming events!
Thanks!
The Adams PTA
https://www.adamselementarypta.org
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EAGLE NEWS
October 19–23, 2026
We Take Care of Each Other. Together We Soar!
This Week's Highlights
We saw lots of smiles last week on Picture Day and are looking forward to more this week with Fall Fest, Principal Round Table, and other community-building opportunities!
Important Dates
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October 19: SpEd and Neurodiversity Online Meetup, 6:15–7:00 PM
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October 22: Principal Round Table, 5:00–7:00 PM
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October 23: Fall Fest, 6:00–8:00 PM
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October 28: PTA Coffee (BYO) & Community, Playground, 8:00–8:30 AM
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November 3: PTA Board Meeting, 6:30–8:00 PM
Principal Spotlight
Adams Elementary is excited to announce instrumental music has started under the leadership of Teacher Nathaniel Oxford. Teacher Nathaniel will be leading cello, flute, clarinet, trombone, trumpet, and violin lessons for 5th grade students for the 2026–27 school year.
We look forward to inviting families to performances soon.
We love music at Adams!
Warmly,
Anitra Jones, Principal
Photo: Teacher Nathaniel leading instrumental music!
Join the PTA!
Every Member Matters!
Join the PTA! Visit the Adams Elementary PTA website for membership information:
https://www.adamselementarypta.org
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 for more information.
Readerboard Rentals
Did you know you can rent the Adams Readerboard on the corner of 62nd and 28th NW? This is a fun tradition for birthday messages!
Check out the Adams PTA website to learn how:
https://www.adamselementarypta.org
Fall Fest
Friday, October 23 | 6:00–8:00 PM
Please join us for Fall Fest!
Join the fall fun with:
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Games
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Crafts
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Bake sale
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Face painting
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Cookie decorating
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Pizza slices
Adult supervision required — please stay with your student!
Volunteers are needed for Fall Fest!
This Week in Photos!
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Emma's class has pajama and stuffy day!
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Zentangles by Mr. McAuley's class!
Staff Appreciation
This month, Fifth Grade has been stocking the staff lounge with yummy treats and beverages, and Fourth Grade is taking over in November! Thank you!
Please connect with your Grade Rep to help care for our staff in this tangible and ongoing way!
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!
Make-up Picture Day
Did your kiddo miss Picture Day on 10/16, or need a retake?
Send your smiles on November 5 for Make-up Picture Day!
Smith Brothers Fundraising Partnership
Low on milk? Coffee? Eggs? The Smith Brothers have you covered!
This cool local organization has partnered with Adams to help us raise PTA funds!
For every new member who signs up for grocery delivery using our code, they receive $15 in free groceries, and Adams receives $50!
The extra amazing thing about this partnership is that users don't have to be Adams families to get the benefit — anyone in their delivery area who uses our code counts!
Products available include produce, prepared foods, bakery, dairy, meat, beverages, seasonal items, and many more!
Spread the word, and the butter!
Use code: AdamsPTA
Reflections Art Contest
Our kids are hard at work with Adams Art Teacher Ms. Anema on their Reflections submissions!
These will be turned in by the due date of November 13 and will be hung for all to see the week of November 16.
In early December, top submissions will be digitized and sent to the Seattle Council Parent Teacher Student Association (SCPTSA) for review of winning entries!
This year, students are creating art along the theme of:
What My Culture Means to Me
Principal Round Tables
Come join the conversation!
This week we have our first-ever Principal Round Table discussions by cohort on Thursday, October 22.
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K–2nd Grade: 5:00–5:55 PM
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3rd–5th Grade: 6:05–7:00 PM
Location: Adults will be in the cafeteria; kids will be in the library.
Childcare is provided!
The topic for this event is Curriculum.
Coffee and Community
Bring your coffee and come hang with other parents after morning drop-off on Wednesday, October 28, for our monthly Coffee and Community!
Time: 8:00–8:30 AM
The Big Give Update!
We've raised $39,186!
Thank you to the families who have emailed about upcoming donations!
Our fundraising goal: $150,000
Classes With the Most Participation in Returning Forms
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1st (tie): Ms. Cook's Class — 50%
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1st (tie): Ms. Larson's Class — 50%
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3rd: Ms. Norman's Class — 45.5%
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4th: Teacher Gormley's Class — 42.1%
Prize Drawings This Week!
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VIP Parking Spot at Adams
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Trader Joe's Fall Treat Bag
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Tumbles $100 Gift Card
Ryan Lambert won the DIGS gift card and Jay and Kristina Jayadev won the Seattle Gymnastics Gift Card!
PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR FORMS! THANK YOU!
Hot Meal Menu
Monday, October 19
Breakfast: Chocolate Muffin or Cereal, Pears
Lunch: Beef or Cheese Nacho, Black Beans
Tuesday, October 20
Breakfast: Beef Breakfast Pizza or Cereal, Banana
Lunch: Baked Potato with Cheese Sauce, Carrots
Wednesday, October 21
Breakfast: Cereal or Croissant, Pears
Lunch: Meatball Sub and Broccoli
Thursday, October 22
Breakfast: Cereal or Pancakes, Apples
Lunch: Cheese Pizza and Corn
Friday, October 23
Breakfast: Cereal, Pears
Lunch: Chicken and Waffle, Celery
Monday, October 26
Breakfast: Cereal or Banana Muffin, Pears
Lunch: Beef or Cheese Quesadilla, Black Beans
Note: Lunches contain fresh fruit and vegetables, and a Grab and Go option.
Check out menus on MealViewer!
https://www.seattleschools.org/departments/culinary-services/menus/
Adams Elementary PTA
We Take Care of Each Other. Together We Soar!