Ruby Bridges PTSA Newsletter
Issue 29 - December 2023
Thanksgiving Food Drive Award
The whole school will get an extra recess as we met our Thanksgiving food drive goal!!!
Date will be announced by Mrs David or Mrs Crane.
Pass the Hat
Support the PTSA by donating before the year end! Get those last donations of your tax year in now!!
Remember to corporate match your donations if your employers provides this option!
Stock the Staff Room
Ruby Bridges PTSA Presents the 2024 Science Fair!
May 3, 2024 at 6pm @ Ruby Bridges Elementary
More details coming in 2024
Interested in volunteering? Please email Sarah & An at RubyBridgesPTSAScienceFair@gmail.com
The science fair is looking for corporate sponsorships from local tech companies such as Microsoft, Amazon, Google, Boeing, etc. We need your help with any contacts or leads you may have. Please send them to Curtis Lu at curtislu@gmail.com.
Coming Soon in 2024
Bingo Night
Two Mariners games
Science Fair
Lots more Art Docent time!
Dine out events at Panera Bread, Menchies
and more!
Teacher & Staff Appreciation & Wish Lists
Spelling Bee - Volunteer(s) Needed!
Did you enjoy Spelling Bee as a child? Want your child(ren) to have find memories? Volunteer to lead or better, find a friend and Co-Chair this program today!
PTSA is looking for volunteers to lead this program. We need to register with Scripps asap to begin the program planning. All the materials will be provided to you. Check out https://spellingbee.com/enroll for more details!
Math Challenge
MC6 - Due January 3! Submit here
Solutions for MC6 will be available via the website on January 5
MC5 Update
23 Students participated across all grades K-5. Grade 3 is in the lead with 6 submissions followed by Grade 1!
Way to go River Otters!!!
Refer to the Schedule Calendar for dates on when the challenges and their solutions will be available on the PTSA website. Email us at RubyBridgesPTSAMathChallenge@gmail.com for any questions!
Art Docent
Thank you for being involved!
Whether you are an art docent or not, if you are interested in joining our social community to share ideas, join us @Create Art- Elementary on Instagram and Facebook.
For those who would like to help donate some supplies, our art supply closet still needs some items. We’d love help fulfilling this wishlist! Donate Art Supplies - WISHLIST
Have questions? Email RubyBridgesPTSACommunity@gmail.com
Programs for 2024-2025 School Year
Ruby Bridges Elementary PTSA is looking for feedback on programs to run during the 2024-2025 school year. Click here to submit a brief survey
School News
Winter Break (No School): December 18 - January 1.
Elementary Family-Teacher Conferences
Elementary schools have early dismissals to host family-teacher conferences on: Friday, February 9, 2024
Support the Ruby Bridges Elementary PTSA
Volunteer!
Volunteer for one event or all year long! We have several open board positions open so if you're interested, please reach out to us!
- Nomination Committee. View details.
- Mid-Year Financial Review Committee
- Teacher & Staff Appreciation Chairs
- Bingo Night Chairs
- Spelling Bee Chairs
- Fundraising Chairs
- Mariners / Sports Team event Chairs
- Reflections Chairs (2024-2025)
- Fall Block Party (for 2024 Fall event)
- Dance-a-thon Chairs (2024-2025)
- and more!
Have new program ideas? Email the PTSA board rubybridgesptsa@gmail.com!
Become a PTSA Member!
Ruby Bridges Elementary School’s PTSA supports vital academic needs, is an active voice on decisions that impact your child’s health, safety and quality of education, and builds a stronger, more inclusive school community.
Join PTSA for your child because increasing our membership, even by one, makes it possible to provide important educational resources, speak up on important issues and create a stronger school community. We invite you to join because we can do more together than apart!
Take advantage of the discounts you get for being a member of the WA State PTA such as:
- Set up an account with TicketsatWork to receive 20% to 70% off on movies, hotels, shows, concerts, sporting events, theme parks and more.
- Save up to 30% on car rentals through Avis or Budget.
- Save 30% on bookings at Great Wolf Lodge.
- And more!
Donate!
Your generous donations help us fund essential programs and initiatives that directly impact our children's education and well-being. By donating to the PTA, you're not just contributing to the school; you're investing in your child's future and the future of our entire school community.
OR
Drop a check at the school office for PTA. Checks should be made to 'Ruby Bridges Elementary PTSA'.
Maximize your Impact
Many companies offer corporate matching programs, whereby they match the donations (some provide 100% match!) and volunteer hours made by their employees to eligible nonprofit organizations like our PTSA. Simply go to your employers portal, search for Ruby Bridges Elementary PTSA and donate! Donations to Ruby Bridges PTSA are 100% tax deductible.
2023-2024 Ruby Bridges Elementary PTSA Board Members
Executive Board
Co-Presidents - Adrienne Anderson & Jennifer Herrman
Vice President - Sylvia Bagley
Treasurer - Alex Crane
Secretary - Andy McCoy
Board of Directors
Membership Chair - Kortney McCathern
Communications Chair - Ekta C
Art Docent Chair - Jamie McCoy
Fall Family Block Party Chair - Jamie McCoy
Book Fair Chairs - Jane Chou & Emily Cross
HiCap Parent Council Representative - Nikhat Rasheed
School Supply Pre Order - Ekta C
Northshore Schools Foundation Ambassador - Jennifer Herrman
Summer Play Date Chairs - An Than-Trong & Sarah Gennrich
Math Challenge - Ekta C & An Than-Trong
STEM/ Science Fair - Sarah Gennrich & An Than-Trong
Emergency Preparedness - Loveen Bains
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Mailing Address
Ruby Bridges PTSA, PO Box 14873, Mill Creek, WA 98082
Helpful Resources
School
- Ruby Bridges Elementary School Website
- Address: 20510 49th Dr SE, Woodinville, WA 98072
- Bus Stop Information
- Menus & Nutrition (Food Services)
Northshore School District
Join the Facebook groups
- NSD Ruby Bridges Class of 2031 - (Current 5th graders)
- Ruby Bridges NSD Class of 2032 - (Current 4th graders)
- NSD Ruby Bridges Class of 2033 - (Current 3rd graders)
- Ruby Bridges NSD Class of 2034 - (Current 2nd graders)
- Ruby Bridges NSD Class of 2035 - (Current 1st graders)
- Ruby Bridges NSD Class of 2036 - (Current Kindergarten)
Community Bulletin Board
- Jan 2: E-Prep Chair Meeting | 11am | Online
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