Move-A-Thon Fundraiser

The Move-A-Thon, PTA's main fundraising effort, will take place on Friday April 12th, during school, on the field.

Students will walk, run, skip around the field, any type of movement goes! We’ll have a DJ spinning music, an appearance by Spunky, and celebratory popsicles! All students receive a t-shirt at school that day, to wear at the event!

We've set a goal of $45,000 and are aiming to raise a flat donation of $100 per child. All donations, big or small, are welcome and go towards our general contribution.

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Nominations are now being accepted for the Golden Acorn, Outstanding Advocate, & Outstanding Educator Awards

Do you know a Syre community member deserving of one of these awards? Please take the time to submit this form to support the community members who make a difference at Syre!

Please submit your nominations by 4/3/2024 here.

The Golden Acorn Award is given to an honoree who gives exemplary volunteer service to children and youth in our school community.

The Outstanding Educator Award is given to an honoree who develops and inspires students academically and personally, supports student activities, works with parents and children, involves parents and community members, and employs innovative instructional techniques and/or classroom management strategies.

The Outstanding Advocate Award is given to an honoree who is recognized for his/her advocacy work on behalf of children and youth.

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Syre PTA's Pet Care Drive for Hopelink

April 2024

Did you know that not only does Hopelink provide food and supplies for our community, but also for furry friends?  During the month of April, we will collect a number of needed items for cats and dogs.  Please see the flyer for specific items needed.  

Also, we would like to honor special animals in the lives of our students and families by decorating the front office with photos and drawings of them!  Afterwards, we will send drawings on to Richmond Beach Rehab so that residents and caregivers can enjoy a fresh round of art in their hallways. 

Please bring any donations and photos or drawings to the Syre office, and thank you for caring for our furrriends!

 
 
 

There are several options for enrichment activities after school this spring!  We have partnered with Bricks 4 Kids, Artwise, Sage Chess, The Nature School and Seattle Dance Fitness to offer classes.  A parent volunteer is needed for each program, please contact syreptaenrichment@gmail.com if interested, class reimburse will be issued if accepted.

Scholarships are also available, please contact Jill Steinberg jill.steinberg@ssd412.org if you are interested.

registration links:

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PTA General Membership Meeting June 3rd 7pm-8pm

 
 
 

Please join us for the PTA General Membership Meeting on Monday June 3rd at 7pm-8pm in the Syre Library. This meeting is open to all Syre Families, regardless of whether you are a PTA Member. We hope to see you there!

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Join Syre PTA or Renew your Membership

Joining the Syre PTA adds your voice to ours and means you support the work & mission of the PTA: to make every child's potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all children. Joining our PTA doesn't mean that you need to commit any time to volunteering (though we will gladly welcome you to volunteer if you are able!). Please join today! Your membership and support makes a difference.

Membership Scholarships are available for those that would like to join the Syre PTA, but could use support to do so. If you would like a scholarship, please submit our scholarship form.

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Congrats to our 2023 Award Winners!

Stevi Weir: Golden Acorn

Stevi is an invaluable volunteer in our Syre community! Stevi has gone above and beyond in her position on the PTA fundraising committee as well as volunteering in so many other areas. She always signs up, always leads and is so appreciated! She spent the last three years on the fundraising committee spearheading successful Walkathon events that raised close to $70,000 for Syre PTA programs. She is frequently on campus as a classroom and library volunteer and always quick to offer teachers a coffee or treat to show her appreciation. Steve deserves our appreciation for her amazing dedication to our community.

Emilie McFarlane: Golden Acorn

Emilie is a constant in our Syre community and has been for so many years. Emile is the type of person who will step in any time there is a need. Oftentimes she is already juggling a million things, but she will always add another ball to the mix. She has the biggest heart for the Syre community and desires for each student and family member to be seen and loved. You will find Emilie organizing the school play, decorating for an event, bringing a meal to a family in need of support, collecting donations, shoveling dirt to make the entrance back to school ready and the list goes on. We are incredibly lucky to have Emilie as a part of our Syre community and words alone couldn't describe how much we appreciate her!

Katy Browning: Golden Acorn

Katy has been a constant helper and leader for the past four years and it is definitely time to celebrate her for all she has done and will do in the future for our students, school, and community! Katy Browning is, currently, the longest-serving member of the Syre PTA Board of Directors. She served for two years on the Fundraising Committee and the past two years as our PTA Secretary. Her behind-the-scenes work on committees takes a lot of time and dedication - and often receives little acknowledgment. Katy deserves to be seen for her dedication to our Syre community.

Carrie Strawn : Outstanding Advocate 

Carrie goes above and beyond for her students. Any child who enters her class, no matter if they are struggling or excelling in math, gets individualized and positive instruction. Each interaction with her is encouraging. Her communication with parents and staff is excellent. She truly sees the potential in every kid and works tirelessly to help each student be their very best and feel confident about not only their math skills but who they are in this world. Anybody who gets the opportunity to work with Carrie is better for it.

Heather Davidson: Outstanding Educator 

Heather shines as an educator that stands up for all students. As such, she lends her knowledge and skills to classroom teachers, para educators, and caregivers to ensure the success for all students. She is often seen consulting, problem-solving, or jumping in as a support. Her knowledge of interventions and services is excellent. She is trusted by all and touches the lives of many students at Syre. Our community benefits greatly from her work as an educator.

Meg Tupou : Outstanding Educator

Mrs. Tupou exemplifies excellence in education. She has established herself as a strong leader, collaborative teammate, and advocate for all students. She creates a positive and stable learning environment for the kids. She engages with parents to help support the student in the classroom and she makes all students feel special and supported. She helps ensure kids build healthy relationships and a solid community of friends while they are still young. Ms. Tupou is also a great partner for parents.  She is communicative and welcoming, creating a community for Syre families just starting our educational journey at Syre.

Mental Health Resource List

You are not alone.

The Shoreline PTA Council Mental Health Committee created this resource list for our community.

https://www.shorelinepta.org/resource-list.html

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COLLECT THOSE BOX TOPS!
No more clipping. Scan your receipt. 

Boxtops is a great way to SUPPORT THE pta!

All you need is your phone. Download the ALL-NEW Box Tops app, shop as you normally would, then simply scan your store receipts to find participating products. The app will automatically credit your PTAs (Melving G. Syre) Box Tops earnings online.

 
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NOTES FROM THE BACKPACK

NATIONAL PTA PODCAST

National PTA is working to ensure our public schools provide a high-quality and equitable education for every child to reach their full potential. Notes from the Backpack is a PTA podcast designed for millions of parents and the decisionmakers they influence.

Through the unique combination of expert, parent and educator guests, each episode features engaging conversations that offer real-life advice and ideas on how to support children’s learning and development— all in parent-friendly language.