The Washington Wave

The art program, PTA Reflections, is accepting entries and the deadline is coming up in one week. Explorers can submit one or more creations by October 9th. Reflections welcomes kids of all abilities to share their creativity. Last year we had a record number of entries and we want to have even more kids participate this time around. Kids who participate can be recognized at the school, council, district, state and even national levels! You can find key information below and all the details here.

This year's theme: I am Hopeful because...

Categories: Film production, music composition, visual arts, photography, literature, dance choreography. There is a category for special artists as well and kids can enter in one or multiple categories.

Deadline: October 9

Art entries: Submit entries digitally here

Beach Cities Health District & Explorers PTA invite families to walk to school on Wednesday, Oct 4. Drop your child off at the start of the route at Meyer + Ralston Lane at 7:55 AM. Or join us on the route headed toward the Ralston Lane + Lilienthal Lane intersection. Parent walkers will guide the walk.

Jog-A-Thon is Washington's biggest fundraiser of the year. Proceeds from this year's Harry Potter-themed "Magic Run" will fund most of the programs that PTA provides, including Hands-On-Art, Reflections, Battle of the Books, Spelling Bee, field trip buses, as well as STEAM, Earth Day, Multi-Cultural Fairs, and Family Fun Night! Your support is greatly appreciated.

We are aiming for 100% participation, meaning every student registers online. This will help us track progress toward our fundraising goals and ensure that every student receives a Magic Run shirt. REGSITER YOUR STUDENT TODAY!

To donate without registering a student, click here.

MADE by Explorers Marketplace is back! The PTA invites your student(s) to participate in the Fall Marketplace on Wednesday, October 18. Be sure to register here to reserve a table.

• Products for sale should be homemade by the student(s) and priced at $5.00 or less.
  
• More MADE event details
• Be sure to register before October 11
• Marketplace questions? Contact: Katy kmparkli@gmail.com

Come join us for a night of dancing & music as we travel back in time to the groovy 70’s! Dress in your best shimmer and sequins and let’s boogie down! There will be photobooths, food trucks, party favors, dancing with a live DJ, and family costume contests! Make great memories with your family and friends! Tickets are on sale now.

• Buy your tickets for $5 each before October 6 (or pay $10 each at the door).
  
• Food trucks open at 5:00 PM so you can eat before the dance begins.

Volunteers welcome! Decorators, welcome table, refreshments table, clean-up.

Are you interested in supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion at Washington? Consider joining PTA's DEI committee. Please complete this interest form.

Our Washington Explorers PTA parents are wildly generous and contribute to the school community in so many ways. There is always work going on behind the scenes and we are looking for a few super heroes to fill these roles. Contact the PTA to learn more about these opportunities: Reflections* co-chair | Legislative advocacy chair | Spirit Wear committee | Spelling Bee chair | Fifth grade special events

*Our current chair hero is in her final year at Washington. Would you like to receive the baton for the upcoming school year? Lots to learn while the art program is in full swing now.

Email: web@explorerspta.org

Location: 1100 Lilienthal Lane, Redondo Beach, CA 90278, USA

Instagram: @washington_explorers_pta