Upcoming Events
Back to School Bash
Join us for Ella Baker’s Back-to-School Community Night on Thursday, September 24 from 6–8 PM! 🎉
Come kick off the school year with:
🎨 Fun activities for kids
🤝 Local organizations & community partners
⭐ Programs and resources for families
💬 Time to connect with other Ella Baker families
🎉 A fun night celebrating our school community!
More fun details are coming soon! We’ll also be looking for volunteers to help make the night a success, stay tuned for ways to get involved!
Ella Baker at Mariners Game
Come watch the Mariner’s Game at T-Mobile Park with your school community!
Tickets can be purchased here.
*Please note this is not a PTSA-chaperoned event. All attendees need to have their own transportation and minors must be accompanied by an adult.
LWSD - First day of Kindergarten (staggered start)
Please check with LWSD communication for details.
First Day of School
Welcome back! First day of school (Grades 1-12)
LWSD - Half-day elementary conferences
Meet and Greet / Popsicle Social
Meet and greet your new teachers before school year starts then enjoy a popsicle with your classmates at the school playground.
Kindergarten playdate
Kindergartener’s meet you new classmates for a playdate on the school playground!
End of Year Celebration
Activities:
Inflatables: obstacle course and giant slide (with purchased wristband)
Face painting
Carnival games
Splash pad and water games, weather permitting
Food:
Food trucks: Cascadia Pizza, Yummy Gyros, and Cold Stone Ice Cream (for purchase)
Popcorn and cotton candy (with purchased wristband)
🎟️ Wristbands
$10 per child, required for the inflatables/ popcorn / cotton candy. Purchase online (by noon on 6/11) or at the door by card only (no cash)- ellabakerptsa.givebacks.com/shop
🙋 Volunteers Needed
We need many helping hands to make this event possible. Please consider signing up for a volunteer spot- signupgenius.com/go/70A0548ADA92CAAF58-63934063-endofyear#/
We can’t wait to celebrate with you! Bring your family, enjoy the fun, and help us wrap up a wonderful school year together!
Winter Enrichment Classes End
Last day of Winter session for Before and After School classes.
For more details, please visit: Enrichment — Ella Baker Elementary PTSA
Community Event: Glow Dance Party
Join us for our Glow Dance on February 26 from 6:00–8:00 PM!
No black lights this time—glow sticks only.
Bring your own glow sticks. (Glow sticks welcome as donations too.)
Food trucks: Nacho Rio and Coldstone
Raise Craze Fundraiser Ends
Envision a Kinder World!
Our Annual Raise Craze Fundraiser 2026 comes to an end followed by community celebrations!
Spring Enrichment Registration Opens
🎉 Spring Before & After-School Enrichment Classes
Registration OPENS on Feb 23! Sign up by March 13th. Classes run March 30th – June 5th.
This spring, students can join classes such as Basketball, Art, Theatre, Soccer, Chess, International Dance, Persuasive Communication, Spanish, Coding, Choir, and Robotics.
👉 For class descriptions and registration, visit: EllaBakerPTSA.org/enrichment
💙Scholarships: Scholarships based on financial need are available. Contact Melissa Foss at mfoss@lwsd.org for more details.
👥Volunteer Chaperones Needed:Each class requires a chaperone. Chaperones receive a registration discount. Interested? Email enrichment@ellabakerptsa.org.
Community Event: Night of Service
🌟 Night of Service — Envision a Kinder World 🌟
Thursday, February 5, 2026 | 6:00–8:00 PM
Join us for a meaningful, hands-on Night of Service as our school community - students, families, and staff - comes together to make a real difference, one act of kindness at a time.
🧶 Fleece Hats for New Bethlehem Shelter: Make warm, cozy hats
🐾 Cat & Dog Toys for Motley Zoo: Craft toys to bring comfort and joy to furry friends
🎒 Essential First Street Kits: Assemble kits for individuals experiencing homelessness
🎂 Goody Bags for Birthday Dreams: Help every child celebrate their birthday
🎨 Color a Smile: Create colorful mail for seniors, troops, and those who are sick
🎨 Students Rebuild — Unique & United: Create a community art piece
💙 To help make this night a success, we are looking for parent or high school volunteers to oversee each station. Please sign up here: Night of Service Volunteer Sign-Up
Science Assembly with “The Zaniac”
Two-time Guinness World Record holder Alex Zerbe, “The Zaniac,” will be visiting Ella Baker on the morning of February 4 for a high-energy science assembly! His show combines comedy, creativity, and real science concepts to spark curiosity and enthusiasm for learning. Parents are welcome to join this assembly in the gym.
9:30 am - Grades K-2
10:15 am - Grades 3-5
Raise Craze Fundraiser Begins
Envision a Kinder World during our Annual Raise Craze Fundraiser 2026, which runs from Feb 2nd through February 27th!
Our goal is to complete 1000 acts of kindness and raise $30,000 as a school community.
Sign-up and find more details here.
📚 Scholastic Book Fair
Come discover new books, support our school, and help foster a love of reading!
Dates & Times:
January 27, 12:30–4:00 PM
January 29, 12:30–4:00 PM
January 30, 12:30–4:00 PM
Credit/debit cards only (no cash).
Volunteers Needed!
The book fair can only happen with the help of our amazing volunteers! If you are able to lend a hand, please sign up here
All volunteers must be LWSD-approved.
All volunteers processing payments must be PTSA members.
Thank you for your support!
Questions? Contact bookfair@ellabakerptsa.org
📚 Scholastic Book Fair
Come discover new books, support our school, and help foster a love of reading!
Dates & Times:
January 27, 12:30–4:00 PM
January 29, 12:30–4:00 PM
January 30, 12:30–4:00 PM
Credit/debit cards only (no cash).
Volunteers Needed!
The book fair can only happen with the help of our amazing volunteers! If you are able to lend a hand, please sign up here
All volunteers must be LWSD-approved.
All volunteers processing payments must be PTSA members.
Thank you for your support!
Questions? Contact bookfair@ellabakerptsa.org
📚 Scholastic Book Fair
Come discover new books, support our school, and help foster a love of reading!
Dates & Times:
January 27, 12:30–4:00 PM
January 29, 12:30–4:00 PM
January 30, 12:30–4:00 PM
Credit/debit cards only (no cash).
Volunteers Needed!
The book fair can only happen with the help of our amazing volunteers! If you are able to lend a hand, please sign up here
All volunteers must be LWSD-approved.
All volunteers processing payments must be PTSA members.
Thank you for your support!
Questions? Contact bookfair@ellabakerptsa.org
Movie Night
🧃🍿 Join us for a cozy evening on Thursday January 15th, in the school commons! We'll be watching the live action How to Train Your Dragon movie!
📅 Schedule
• 6:15 PM – Doors open
• 6:30 PM – Movie begins
🙋 Volunteers Needed
Help us welcome families and support the event:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0548ADA92CAAF58-61281599-movie
*Please note this is not a drop off event - kids need to be accompanied by an adult.
Winter Enrichment Classes Begin
Before and After school enrichment classes begin. For more details visit: Enrichment — Ella Baker Elementary PTSA
Movie Night
🎬 Family Movie Night – November 13!
Join us for a cozy evening on Thursday, November 13, in the school commons! 🧃🍿
📅 Schedule
• 6:15 PM – Doors open
• 6:30 PM – Movie begins
Note: Bring your own blankets & dinner. FREE *POPCORN* for all Students. Snacks available for purchase.
🗳️ Student Movie Vote
Students get to choose the movie this year! This is the last week to vote — the winning title will be announced during morning announcements on Monday, Nov. 10.
👉 Click here to vote
🙋Volunteers Needed
Help us welcome families and support the event:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0548ADA92CAAF58-60058756-movie