Events
PTSA General Meeting coming up on Thursday 2/9/23 7pm
Hello Clara Barton Community,
Please join us this Thursday, 2/9/23 at 7:00pm for our General Membership Meeting. Mrs. Lecompte, our wonderful school counselor, has prepared a short presentation to highlight some hot topics in our school. Then stay and join us for our normal PTSA Board business and learn a little more about what CBE PTSA does for our wonderful school.
We will meet in person in the school library or you can join via TEAMs if you can’t meet us in person.
Hope to see you there!
Clara Barton PTSA
Here are the previous meeting minutes for review.
October 2022 PTSA Membership Meeting.docx
Spelling Bee Final Feb. 2/11
Spelling Bee
We want to welcome all parents and kids to join us for the School Spelling Bee Finals on 2/11. Please come and encourage our kids. The School Champion will advance to the District Level to be held in Seattle & hosted by Scripps National Spelling Bee.
Spelling Bee School Final: 2/11/23, Saturday, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm in the Commons/Gym
Questions? Contact the spelling bee chairs: Velyn Sepulveda and Ruichi Gupta
Ice Cream Social is coming up on Friday September 23rd, 6-8 PM at Clara Barton Playground
Come join the fun and celebrate the return to school with the Clara Barton PTSA sponsored ice cream social! This is a free event open to all Bobcat families. No RSVP needed, just show up! Does it get any more lowkey than that? It’s a great chance to reconnect with friends and meet new ones. If you’d like to volunteer for this event or any others, please register to be a LWSD volunteer and then sign up!
Start of the School Year Events: 2022-23
Bobcats’ Fun Run Needs You!
The Bobcats Fun Run event is back on Friday, May 20. Rain or shine, all Bobcats will be encouraged to participate by running or walking laps on the school grounds for 20 minutes and to secure family, friend and neighbour sponsorship support for their participation. Go, Bobcats!
The success of this all-school event requires volunteers like you! Watch for more information on all the different ways you can help support this GRR-8 event. Also, if you have connections with organizations that may be interested in joining as a sponsor with donations or swag, please contact the Fun Run Co-Chairs. Contact us if you can help and THANK YOU for your support.
Kristina Spooner and Ingrid Haugaard, Fun Run Co-Chairs
Virtual Math Night
Clara Barton PTSA and Mathnasium present, a virtual MATH NIGHT for all students. Crunch some numbers and sharpen your skills with fun, interactive games! This FREE event will be held on two Fridays 22nd and 29th of April in breakout rooms via Zoom.
Schedule:
K-2nd Grade – April 22nd 5:00-5:45 PM, April 29th 5:00-5:45 PM
3rd-5th Grade – April 22nd 6:00-6:45 PM, April 29th 6:00-6:45 PM
Register for Math Night by April 18th.
Neha Khandelwal, PTSA Family Events VP
Earth Day CBE Campus Cleanup
In celebration of Earth Day, help us beautify our community by picking up litter on the Clara Barton campus. Join us after school on Wednesday, April 20th, from 2:30-3:15 pm. Gloves and trash bags will be provided. Please dress for the weather. Parent chaperones also needed!
Please sign up by Friday, April 15th.
Cami Miller, PTSA Volunteers VP
Ice Cream Social
Bring your family and meet us at the Clara Barton Playground for some FREE ice cream! Rain or Shine.
Friday September 17
6:30-7:30PM
Science comedy event, The Pirate Show! for Clara Barton families
In partnership with Clara Barton Elementary PTSA, virtual Pirate School is in session. This madcap, slap-dash pirate training academy allows youngsters and adults to discover their ‘inner-swashbuckler.’
Pirate School: The SCIENCE of Pirates! excites and motivates students with piratical fun. Concepts addressed will include:
Atmospheric pressure, wind, currents, sailboat aerodynamics (Science)
Simple machines (Engineering)
Navigation (Math)
Flight of a cannonball (Technology)
Kids are encouraged to attend dressed in costume.
More information for this virtual live event is available here at https://clarabartonptsa.org/pirate/
Say “thank you!” during Clara Barton Educator Appreciation Week
Say “thank you!” during Clara Barton Educator Appreciation Week
In recognition of National Teacher Appreciation Day, join Clara Barton PTSA in celebrating educators. The Clara Barton Educator Appreciation Week kicks off Monday with suggestions to appreciate all teachers and staff.
Monday, May 3: Be Your Teacher’s Biggest Fan! Wear your teacher’s favorite color. Click below for a list of Staff Favorites.
Tuesday, May 4: Thanks A Latte for All You Do! PTSA will host a coffee espresso bar and treats for our amazing teachers and staff.
Wednesday, May 5: More Caffeine to Espresso Our Thanks! PTSA will host Starbucks coffee, tea and treats to continue our appreciation on asynchronous day.
Thursday, May 6: Express Your Appreciation with THANK-YOU Notes! Write a note or an e-mail to teachers and staff to let them know how great they really are. Click below for templates and email addresses.
Friday, May: Thanks Are in The Cards! Send a teacher or staff a gift card. Click below for Staff Favorites.
Please join us for any or all days, or to celebrate educators in any way you prefer.
https://clarabartonptsa.org/programs-events/teacher-appreciation-week/
Questions? Contact PTSA Educator Appreciation Week Chair at masami.amit@gmail.com.