Hi Adams Families,

It was so good to see our community enjoying time together as we explored the new curriculum at the first Principal Round Table and celebrated the season at Fall Fest!  We especially loved seeing so many kids (and grown-ups!) in costume!

We'll be wrapping up the Big Give this week with an exciting Donation Match offer and have Coffee and Community on Wednesday!  We're grateful for the many ways you show up for our kids, our school, and our community- thank you!

Sincerely,
The Adams PTA

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EAGLE NEWS

October 26–30

We Take Care of Each Other • Together We Soar!

This Week’s Highlights

We had two big events last week—our first Principal Round Table and Fall Fest! We couldn’t have done any of this without your help and presence—thank you! We look forward to doing many more of these types of community gatherings throughout the school year! We’re looking ahead this week to our Coffee & Community on Wednesday and closing out the Big Give!

Important Dates

Community Spotlight

In celebration of SPS’ new free breakfasts (and lunches!) for all, we’re rolling out a new community gathering opportunity—Themed Breakfasts!

We’ll do these on the first Friday of the month. Join us for Bring-a-Stuffy Breakfast on November 6th!

Breakfast is in the cafeteria from 7:35–7:50am. Parents and students welcome. We’ll have music and a visit from mascot Guac too!

THE BIG GIVE!

Adams Elementary PTA Annual Fundraiser

WE’VE RAISED $81,506 TOWARD OUR $100,000 GOAL!

82% of our goal reached!

Just a week left to reach the finish line!

MATCH ALERT!

Double your Big Give impact for Adams before October 31!

A generous Adams family has offered a $5,000 Matching Gift Challenge!

Now through October 31, every donation of $100 or more will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $5,000 total!

Your Gift Goes Twice as Far!

If we unlock the full $5,000 match, we’ll reach $91,506—bringing our $100K target within arm’s reach!

Every dollar directly funds the critical staff, enrichment programs, and school resources that make Adams thrive.

Congratulations to Our Big Give Prize Winners!

Thank you to everyone who has participated and to our generous prize donors!

Final Prizes to Be Drawn!

• Rosellini’s $100 Gift Card

• Town and Country $100 Gift Card

Make your donation by October 31 to be entered!

DONATE TODAY!

Visit: https://www.adamselementarypta.org/big-give

Don’t forget to check if your employer offers corporate matching, too!

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

This Week in Photos!

• Sophia hugs Guac!

• Clara enjoying school breakfast!

• Principal Round Tables small group discussions!

• Big Give comes to Fall Fest!

• Face Painting at Fall Fest!

• Pumpkin Painting at Fall Fest

• Cider Table at Fall Fest

• Fall Fest crafts!

• Candy Walk at Fall Fest!

Join the PTA!

Every Member Matters!

Join the PTA here! (QR code in original newsletter)

Volunteer Opportunities

• 3rd Grade Representative

• Social Media Coordinator

• Budget Committee

• Class Parents, various grades

• Sign up for a morning at the Big Give table!

JOIN THE PTA!

Support our students, teachers, and school. Get involved by volunteering your time and talents. Make a difference by creating a stronger school community.

Email: execteam@adamselementary.org

Coffee and Community

Bring your coffee and come hang with other parents after morning drop-off on Wednesday, 10/28 for our monthly Coffee and Community!

8–8:30am

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 re-take?

Send your smiles on 11/5 for Make-up Picture Day!

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.

EAGLE NEWS

October 26–30

We Take Care of Each Other • Together We Soar!

This Week’s Highlights

We had two big events last week—our first Principal Round Table and Fall Fest! We couldn’t have done any of this without your help and presence—thank you! We look forward to doing many more of these types of community gatherings throughout the school year! We’re looking ahead this week to our Coffee & Community on Wednesday and closing out the Big Give!

Important Dates

Community Spotlight

In celebration of SPS’ new free breakfasts (and lunches!) for all, we’re rolling out a new community gathering opportunity—Themed Breakfasts!

We’ll do these on the first Friday of the month. Join us for Bring-a-Stuffy Breakfast on November 6th!

Breakfast is in the cafeteria from 7:35–7:50am. Parents and students welcome. We’ll have music and a visit from mascot Guac too!

THE BIG GIVE!

Adams Elementary PTA Annual Fundraiser

WE’VE RAISED $81,506 TOWARD OUR $100,000 GOAL!

82% of our goal reached!

Just a week left to reach the finish line!

MATCH ALERT!

Double your Big Give impact for Adams before October 31!

A generous Adams family has offered a $5,000 Matching Gift Challenge!

Now through October 31, every donation of $100 or more will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $5,000 total!

Your Gift Goes Twice as Far!

If we unlock the full $5,000 match, we’ll reach $91,506—bringing our $100K target within arm’s reach!

Every dollar directly funds the critical staff, enrichment programs, and school resources that make Adams thrive.

Congratulations to Our Big Give Prize Winners!

Thank you to everyone who has participated and to our generous prize donors!

Final Prizes to Be Drawn!

• Rosellini’s $100 Gift Card

• Town and Country $100 Gift Card

Make your donation by October 31 to be entered!

DONATE TODAY!

Visit: https://www.adamselementarypta.org/big-give

Don’t forget to check if your employer offers corporate matching, too!

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

This Week in Photos!

• Sophia hugs Guac!

• Clara enjoying school breakfast!

• Principal Round Tables small group discussions!

• Big Give comes to Fall Fest!

• Face Painting at Fall Fest!

• Pumpkin Painting at Fall Fest

• Cider Table at Fall Fest

• Fall Fest crafts!

• Candy Walk at Fall Fest!

Join the PTA!

Every Member Matters!

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

Volunteer Opportunities

• 3rd Grade Representative

• Social Media Coordinator

• Budget Committee

• Class Parents, various grades

• Sign up for a morning at the Big Give table!

JOIN THE PTA!

Support our students, teachers, and school. Get involved by volunteering your time and talents. Make a difference by creating a stronger school community.

Email: execteam@adamselementary.org

Coffee and Community

Bring your coffee and come hang with other parents after morning drop-off on Wednesday, 10/28 for our monthly Coffee and Community!

8–8:30am

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 re-take?

Send your smiles on 11/5 for Make-up Picture Day!

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.

https://schoolcareworks.com/registration/kidsco/start_registration.jsp

Veterans’ Day Camps

Two camp opportunities are featured in the newsletter:

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 learn jumps, motions, a dance routine, and iconic Ballard High cheers.

• Includes a Lil Beavs Cheer Camp T-shirt.

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

ATS Elite Training Fall Camps

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

• Friday, October 9 — Sports & Play Camp, Queen Anne Community Center

• 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.atseelitetraining.com

Reflections Art Contest

A note from our Art Liaisons:

Announcing the Reflections Art Contest 2026–27!

The annual PTA Reflections Art Contest is here! This year the theme is “What my Culture Means to Me...” Students K–5 can enter in 6 categories: visual art, dance, music, photography, literature, and film. There is also an Accessible Arts Division for students who identify as having a disability.

Art teacher Ms. Anema has been working with all students to create a visual arts entry in art class, but students are encouraged to work on additional pieces at home. A handful of entries from Adams will then be selected to compete at the city, state or even national level. Historically Adams student entries have done very well. More information on evaluation criteria is available in the original newsletter.

A submissions box will be in the office for physical entries. Digital entries and any questions can be emailed to reflections@adamselementary.org.

Note: All entries must include a title and short artist’s statement about the work (e.g., What inspired your work? What materials or techniques did you use? How does it relate to the theme?).

Deadline for entries is November 13th, by end of school day.

Entry forms for work created at home and additional program information are available through the QR codes in the original newsletter.

Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions: reflections@adamselementary.org

Hot Meal Menu

B = Breakfast • L = Lunch

Monday, 10/26 — Cereal or Banana Muffin, Pears (B); Beef or Cheese Quesadilla, Black Beans (L)

Tuesday, 10/27 — Beef Breakfast Pizza or Cereal, Banana (B); Orange Chicken, Rice, Cauliflower (L)

Wednesday, 10/28 — Cereal, Pears (B); Alfredo Pasta w/ or w/o Chicken, Broccoli (L)

Thursday, 10/29 — Cereal or French Toast, Apples (B); Ciabatta Cheese Melt or Hot Dog, Fries, Tomato Soup or Carrots (L)

Friday, 10/30 — Cereal, Pears (B); BBQ Chicken Thigh or Mac and Cheese, Corn (L)

Monday, 11/2 — Cereal, Pears (B); Beef or Cheese Pasta, Roll, Broccoli (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/

Check out Menus on Mealviewer!
https://schools.mealviewer.com/school/Adamseleme

WE LOVE ADAMS ELEMENTARY — We Take Care of Each Other!

Veterans’ Day Camps

Two camp opportunities are featured in the newsletter:

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 learn jumps, motions, a dance routine, and iconic Ballard High cheers.

• Includes a Lil Beavs Cheer Camp T-shirt.

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

ATS Elite Training Fall Camps

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

• Friday, October 9 — Sports & Play Camp, Queen Anne Community Center

• 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.atseelitetraining.com

Reflections Art Contest

A note from our Art Liaisons:

Announcing the Reflections Art Contest 2026–27!

The annual PTA Reflections Art Contest is here! This year the theme is “What my Culture Means to Me...” Students K–5 can enter in 6 categories: visual art, dance, music, photography, literature, and film. There is also an Accessible Arts Division for students who identify as having a disability.

Art teacher Ms. Anema has been working with all students to create a visual arts entry in art class, but students are encouraged to work on additional pieces at home. A handful of entries from Adams will then be selected to compete at the city, state or even national level. Historically Adams student entries have done very well. More information on evaluation criteria is available in the original newsletter.

A submissions box will be in the office for physical entries. Digital entries and any questions can be emailed to reflections@adamselementary.org.

Note: All entries must include a title and short artist’s statement about the work (e.g., What inspired your work? What materials or techniques did you use? How does it relate to the theme?).

Deadline for entries is November 13th, by end of school day.

Entry forms for work created at home and additional program information are  available at:
https://www.wastatepta.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Fillable-2026-27-WSPTA-Entry-Form.pdf

https://www.pta.org/home/programs/reflections/craft-an-entry

Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions: reflections@adamselementary.org

Hot Meal Menu

B = Breakfast • L = Lunch

Monday, 10/26 — Cereal or Banana Muffin, Pears (B); Beef or Cheese Quesadilla, Black Beans (L)

Tuesday, 10/27 — Beef Breakfast Pizza or Cereal, Banana (B); Orange Chicken, Rice, Cauliflower (L)

Wednesday, 10/28 — Cereal, Pears (B); Alfredo Pasta w/ or w/o Chicken, Broccoli (L)

Thursday, 10/29 — Cereal or French Toast, Apples (B); Ciabatta Cheese Melt or Hot Dog, Fries, Tomato Soup or Carrots (L)

Friday, 10/30 — Cereal, Pears (B); BBQ Chicken Thigh or Mac and Cheese, Corn (L)

Monday, 11/2 — Cereal, Pears (B); Beef or Cheese Pasta, Roll, Broccoli (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/

WE LOVE ADAMS ELEMENTARY — We Take Care of Each Other!