Whether you're new to Odyssey or an Odyssey veteran you know that this year has started out unlike any other! We hope that everyone is staying well and is navigating this "new normal" as best as they can. We're right there with you! We are missing you all and can't wait for the safe return to school, whenever that may be.

Stay safe, be well, GO ORCAS!

We're adapting how we're managing Orca Wear and Membership sales this year to keep families safe. PTA Memberships and Orca Wear can be purchased online from our website.

Why join the PTA?

1. With many voices comes change. Every membership we have on the state and local level helps the PTA have clout when advocating for students before our state and national legislators.

Because of the PTA, we have access to:

• Early childhood education
• "Breakfast-After-the-Bell" and free and reduced lunch programs
• Countless programs that have helped better the lives of students, teachers and families.

2. There is ZERO time commitment required. We hold 3-4 meetings a year. This year meetings will be conducted virtually, sweatpants are acceptable! Attendance at meetings is not required but it sure is helpful! Connect with other families and contribute your ideas about what you'd like the PTA to do this year.

3. It feels good to support our school! Memberships- $10/Individual or $18/Dual for the year.

4. Membership comes with benefits and discounts for your family.

• To find out more about discounts click this link- https://www.wastatepta.org/get-involved/member-benefits/

Please submit your order BEFORE OCTOBER 30th!

When submitting your order you will have two options-

• Elect to have your Orca Wear shipped to your home by selecting the extra $10 shipping fee
• If not selected, your Orca Wear will be shipped to the school for FREE and can be picked up on material distribution day from Odyssey with the rest of your school supplies!*

Check out the Odyssey Orcas Facebook Page and Odyssey PTA website for updates and expected Orca Wear arrival dates!

Look for opportunities to sport your Orca Wear for Wacky Wednesdays and Spirit Fridays throughout the year, they go great with pajama bottoms!

NOW AVAILABLE IN PINK!

Here's how you can help the PTA with very little effort and no cost to you-

• Join Fred Meyer Community Rewards! Last year 38 families generated $524.03 for our PTA just by doing their regular grocery shopping and linking their Rewards Card to Odyssey Elementary PTA! Don't a have a Rewards Card? They're free and can be picked up at any Fred Meyer Customer Service desk.
• Create an AmazonSmile account! Select Odyssey Elementary PTA (in Everett) as your charity and your purchases will earn money for our PTA. Last year we only earned $79.60. Given the state of things, we know that everyone's doing a lot of online shopping and we hope you'll help us smash last year's Amazon donation check.
• You don't have to have kids at Odyssey to enroll in either program. So spread the word! Hit up your co-workers and your Great-Aunt Sally! Everyone can help generate funds for the PTA!