back to newsletters

Originally delivered on 10/7/2026 8:31 pm

SUBJECT: PTA Newsletter - Oct 7 2026

GLES PTA Newsletter

Wednesday, October 7th, 2026

Walk-&-Roll Pledges and Donations!

Donations due October 16th!


Our goal is to raise $26,200 with the Walk-&-Roll-a-Thon this year! This money will be put to work immediately to pay for after-school enrichment scholarships, 5th grade campout scholarships, classroom supplies, and more. Click here for more information about PTA fundraising and how we use the money to help our kids.


We understand that not every family will be able to donate - and that’s okay. But if you can! Please do! This is a great opportunity to invite grandparents and friends to support our amazing school.


Where to pledge/donate: There are 3 options:

  • The Green Lake Walk-&-Roll-a-Thon donation site (this is the easiest, since we can automatically put in the number of laps your student completed)

  • On Paypal (be sure to include your student’s name and teacher in the notes!)

  • By Check (payable to “Green Lake Elementary PTA” and can be mailed to the school, or dropped off in the office. We’ll also have envelopes outside the office mailslot if you come by after hours)


Corporate matching! If you work for a company that does donation matching, this event will qualify! Our nonprofit tax ID is 91-1442923


Parent volunteer high-fiving a student
After-School Enrichment Starts Next Week!

There’s still time to sign up for classes (registration closes on Friday).

Check your 6-Crickets account to see what days your child has an after-school class. Be sure to send them to school with an extra snack!


We still need 3 more for Math Olympiad! (Tuesdays, 4th & 5th grades)

  • This is a great program for kids who like math and puzzle solving.



Costume Swap is On!

We have all the donated costumes arranged by size/age outside the Front Office now through Oct 30th.

Swing by anytime to browse donations and hopefully find a costume for your little dragon! 


Questions?  Email Jen→ community@greenlakedragons.org

Seattle Special Education PTSA

Does your child have an IEP? Are you interested in representing our school at the Seattle Special Education PTSA? Seattle Special Education PTSA | Getting to Results 

If so please reach out to our PTA President! ptapresident@greenlakedragons.org

Save these Dates!
After School Enrichment Starts

Monday, October 12

Spanish Language Movie Night

Friday, November 6, 6:00pm

We'll be showing "Coco" in Spanish with English subtitles. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

PTA General Meeting

Tuesday, November 10

Pot Luck!

Barn Dance

Friday, November 20

Our very own Amy Carroll calls the dances, backed up by a live band. You won't want to miss it! Free and open to the whole family!

GLES Tree Sale

November 27 - December 13

More info coming soon!

School Auction

March 20, 2027 is the date for this year’s School Auction! More information about it later (obviously) but mark your calendars!

More about The GLES Auction here

Community Announcements

Not affiliated with GLES PTA

Squirrelly Arts

Fall classes at Squirrelly! 

Does your kiddo have big feelings, a busy brain, trouble slowing down, or just need a little more calm in their week? Mindfulness Through Art combines creative projects with practical tools for calming the body, focusing attention and working through emotions. Taught by special education teacher and mindfulness instructor Sylwia Mazur Johnson.

Learn more & register at squirrellyworkshop.com! 

Connect with your Community
The School Directory

Want to set up a playdate with a friend your kid met in class? Send out some birthday invitations? Or perhaps you bonded with a fellow parent while waiting for the same (very late) school bus but didn't get their number!

Make or update your account on the PTA Website and then find each other in the School Directory!

(Note: you only show up in the directory if you opt-in. So, if you want people to be able to find you too go make or update your account!)

Join the GLES Discord!

Join our school's Discord Server! Meet other families in your child's grade-level and connect with others in our school community!

https://discord.gg/epHtenECDp

See you there!

Discord logo
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -