Ruby Bridges PTSA Newsletter
Issue 40 - June 2024
Latest News
2024-2025 Officers needed
See position details: https://rubybridgesptsa.memberplanet.com/PTSAExecutivePositions.html
PTSA Awards
Congratulations to the PTSA award winners!
Outstanding Advocate: Meghan Crane
Outstanding Educator: Katie Sanfelippo
Outstanding Student Advocate: Aria Cross
Golden Acorn: Adrienne Anderson
Washington State PTSA Awards
Ruby Bridges Elementary PTSA was recognized at the WA State PTA Convention May 17-19 for the following categories
Outstanding Communication Strategy - Gold
Outstanding Website - Silver
End of the year feedback survey!
Please submit this brief, anonymous survey!
Programs for 2024-2025 School Year
Help shape the PTSA events for the next school year! Would you like the PTSA to run Spelling Bee, Fall Block Party, Science Fair, Math Challenge, Art Docent and more events/ programs? If so, please fill this short survey and share your feedback asap!
Memorial Garden at Ruby Bridges Elementary
As a community, we have experienced profound loss with the passing of two beloved educators from our school family. In their memory, we are embarking on a heartfelt project to create a memorial garden at our school—a space of reflection and remembrance.
Additionally, parents have united to support the family of Mrs.Morrison, as she leaves behind her husband and two young children—an 8-year-old son and 5-year-old daughter. As parents of children the same age, we empathize with their challenges and want to extend our community's support to them.
How You Can Help:
1. Memorial Garden Fund: Join our school community and PTSA in creating a lasting tribute by contributing to the memorial garden fund. Your donations will support the purchase of plants, garden rocks, plaques, and maintenance expenses. Donations made to our nonprofit PTSA are tax-deductible and eligible for corporate matching programs.
2. Support for Mrs Morrison’s Family: RB parents have launched a GoFundMe campaign to assist the Morrison family. Additionally, we've curated a wishlist for care packages filled with items like books, arts & crafts, and favorite toys. If you'd like to donate experiences such as zoo passes and children's museum gift cards, those can be delivered to the school (attn: Rosa) to be added to the care packages.
Join us in honoring the memories of our educators and supporting the Morrison family during this challenging time. Together, we can create spaces of love and support that reflect the spirit of our community.
With heartfelt gratitude,
The Ruby Bridges Elementary School Community
Math Challenge
Congratulations to all the students who participated this year in the Math Challenge Program!
We had a total of 15 students who submitted 10 or more Math Challenges from Grades 1-5. These students will receive a certificate and a medal (on the last day of school) as well as be recognized at the award ceremony (date TBD by Mrs Davis). Congratulations again!
Math Challenge program for this school year is now complete. Please email at RubyBridgesPTSAMathChallenge@gmail.com to share any feedback and whether you'd like to have the PTSA run this program next year!
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
Teacher & Staff Appreciation & Wish Lists
School News
Support the Ruby Bridges Elementary PTSA
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.
Thank you to all the community members who have helped raise the funds so far and show your support for the PTSA!
Volunteer!
Volunteer for one event or all year long! We have several open board positions open for 2024-2025 so if you're interested, please reach out to us!
- Nomination Committee.
- Teacher & Staff Appreciation Chairs
- Fundraising Chairs
- Mariners / Sports Team event Chairs
- Reflections Chairs
- Dance-a-thon Chairs
- and more!
Have new program ideas? Email the PTSA board rubybridgesptsa@gmail.com!
Washington State PTA Recognizes Ruby Bridges Elementary PTSA with the Platinum Membership Growth Award
Ruby Bridges Elementary PTSA has recently been recognized by Washington State PTA as a Platinum Membership Growth Award recipient! PTAs are presented with this award for enrolling at least 20% more members this year than last year. That means our PTA growth has been truly exceptional! Thank you to everyone who has become a member so far this year: YOU are the reason our PTA achieved this award! If you haven’t yet signed up for a 2023-2024 PTA membership, please consider joining today! By doing so, you are demonstrating your support for our PTA and all it does for Ruby Bridges Elementary School.
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!
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
Science Fair Fundraising - Curtis Lu
Spelling Bee - Archana Balachandran & Sreedhar Ande
Bingo Night Chairs - Kortney McCathern & Carisa McCracken
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)
- Ruby Bridges NSD Class of 2037 - (Incoming Kindergarten in Sept 2024)
Community Bulletin Board
- Jun. 3 Northshore Council PTSA Board Meeting | 7pm | Online
- Jun 4 E-Prep Chair Meeting | 11am | Online
- Jun 7 Northshore Council Spring Recognition | 10:30am | Eastside Church
- Jun. 10 NSD School Board Meeting | 4pm | NSD Administration Building
- Jun. 13 Cancelled - Northshore Council PTSA Office Hours | 12:30pm| Online
- Jun. 19 No School - Juneteenth
- Jun. 25 Last Day of School (Emergency Make Up Day)
These events are not affiliated or endorsed by Ruby Bridges Elementary PTSA. Would you like to share or see community events in the Ruby Bridge PTSA newsletter? Email RubyBridgesPTSACommunications@gmail.com.
Elementary Art 4 NSD
Thank you Nicole Dibble for sharing updates during our General Membership meeting! Here are some resources from her if you're interested in learning more and signing the Statement of Support
- Statement of Support Google Form
- More info on Northshore Council website
"I love the Northshore Schools Foundation because..." Campaign
For the Love of Education campaign is here to honor remarkable educators who go above and beyond every day. Join us in celebrating their dedication and passion for shaping young minds by making a contribution to classroom grants.
Your donation in honor of a Northshore Educator will be directed to a special fund set aside for future classroom grants awarded to that school.If you or an educator from your school would like to contribute a thoughtful quote, we welcome your participation. Please submit quotes to Kim Rickelton, kim@nsdfoundation.org