Upcoming Events
Full Day of School (Weather Make Up Day)
Due to weather-related closures earlier this year, this day is now a FULL school day (NOT an early release Wednesday). The last day of school has been moved to June 24 and will be a half day.
Full School Day (Weather Make Up Day)
Due to weather-related closures earlier this year, this day is now a full school day. The last day of school has been moved to June 24 and will be a half day.
Full School Day (Weather Make Up Day)
Due to weather-related closures earlier this year, this day is now a full school day. The last day of school has been moved to June 24 and will be a half day.
LAST DAY OF SCHOOL (Half Day)
This will be the final day of the school year and will be a half day.
Community Night at Seattle Mariner's Game
We're excited to announce a fun community night out with the Seattle Mariners!
Mark your calendars for:
📅 Friday, September 13, 2024
⚾ Mariners vs. Los Angeles Angels
🕕 Game time: 6:40 PM
📍 T-Mobile Park, Seattle
Bring your family and join other Ella Baker families for an evening of baseball, fun, and school spirit!
🎟 Tickets are $15 a piece and go on sale July 1st – but if you're interested, let us know now so we can send you a reminder when they’re available:
👉 https://forms.office.com/r/vk6bMKyLJ4
Let’s cheer on the Mariners together and make some great fall memories with our school community! 💙
Community End of Year Celebration
🎉 End-of-Year Celebration: Coming Up! 🎉
Mark your calendars—our End-of-Year Celebration is happening on Thursday, June 5th from 5:30–8:30 PM! Join us for an evening of family fun to celebrate an amazing school year.
🎯 Inflatables: 2-lane obstacle course and 2-lane giant slide!
🎯 Professional Face Painting
🎯 Motley Zoo (cuddle with adorable rescue animals! 5$ suggested donation to support Motley Zoo)
🎯 Carnival Games
🎯 Splash Pad and water games (weather dependent)
🍿 Popcorn & Cotton Candy (free with purchase of a wrist band)
🚚 Delicious Food Trucks
There is no cost for admission to the event. However wrist bands will be required to access the inflatables and for popcorn and cotton candy (each wristband is good for one popcorn and one cotton candy).
🎟 Wristbands are $7 per child SAVE TIME WAITING IN LINE and purchase your wrist band online in advance here (available until noon on 6/5):
https://ellabakerptsa.givebacks.com/store?limit=21&live=true&category=Events
Wrist bands purchased ahead of time will be distributed at the event.
Wrist bands will also be available for purchase at the door (cards only - no cash).
Volunteer:
This is going to be an amazing event, but we need all hands on deck—volunteers are essential to make it happen!
Sign Up Here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0548ADA92CAAF58-56664279-endofyear
Donate:
🎉 We’re collecting mini toys, party favors, fidget toys, and fast food prizes for our End-of-Year Carnival Celebration!
If you’ve got extras at home, we’d love to reuse them as prizes for our school carnival games.
📸 We'd also love any fun photo props we could use for the photo booth—think silly glasses, hats, boas, or signs.
🎁 Please drop all donations in the collection box in the front office. Thank you for helping us make this event extra fun for our students!
We can’t wait to see you at the celebration to wrap up the year with plenty of fun and lasting memories! 🎈
Full Day of School (Weather Make-Up Day)
Due to weather-related closures earlier this year, this day is now a full school day.
Half Day (Weather Make Up Day)
Originally scheduled as a LEAP Day, this is now a half day of school due to weather-related closures earlier this year.
PTSA General Membership Meeting
Join us in the library at Ella Baker as we elect next years Board!
Staff Appreciation Week
🎉 Staff Appreciation Week is May 5–9 and we need your help to make it unforgettable!
Let’s come together to show our incredible teachers and staff how much we value everything they do.
💐 Volunteers Needed!
Help us shower our teachers and staff with love, gratitude, and treats!
🔗 Sign up here:
https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/70A0548ADA92CAAF58-56107120-staff
Thank you for being such a supportive and generous community! ❤️
Community STEAM Night
🔬✨ Ella Baker STEAM Fair – Registration Opens March 17th! ✨🔬
Calling all young STEAM enthusiasts! 🧪🔍 The Ella Baker STEAM Fair is coming soon, and we can’t wait to see our students' creativity and curiosity in action. Whether it’s a chemistry experiment, an engineering marvel, a biology breakthrough, or an alternative project that focuses on one of the other STEAM areas (technology, engineering, art or math), all students are welcome to participate!
📅 Event Date: April 24th
📍 Location: Ella Baker Elementary
📝 Registration Opens: March 17th
Students can work individually or in groups—no prior experience needed! This is a great opportunity to explore STEAM, showcase discoveries, and have fun. Entries will not be judged by PTSA. If your student is interested in participating, check out the instructions and this helpful How to Guide!
🍪 Support 5th Grade Camp at the Bake Sale! 🍪
While you're enjoying STEAM Night, stop by the bake sale to support next year’s 5th-grade camp! 🏕️ Cubs for Kindness is partnering with 4th and 5th grade to help make this camp experience possible. Your sweet tooth can make a difference! ❤️
Let’s make this year’s STEAM Fair a blast! 🚀🔬
Author Visit
Author, Lily LaMotte, is Coming to Ella Baker!
Ella Baker welcomes Author, Lily LaMotte, on Friday, April 4th. PTSA is excited to sponsor this event.
Lily LaMotte is a debut author of the funny and heart-warming graphic novel, Measuring Up, which explores family love, self-identity, embracing diversity and more. Her other books include Unhappy Camper, and a picture book, Chloe’s Lunar New Year.
Our school is partnering with Brick & Mortar Books for families to order their own signed copies of these books. Order deadline has been extended to Thursday, March 27th. If you missed the previous deadline, there is another chance. Link for Ordering: https://brickandmortarbooks.com/resources/lily-lamotte-school-visits
(Please choose the book(s) of your interest and follow the instructions on the order webpage so that your child can pick up their signed copies at school during the author visit.)
For families that are interested in, but need financial assistance, please reach out to our counselor at mfoss@lwsd.org.
Math Challenge Tournament
MATH CHALLENGE TOURNAMENT - RETURNING TO ELLA BAKER IN APRIL!
Exciting news! This year, our school is hosting the National Math Challenge Tournament in person once again. This exciting event provides a valuable and fun opportunity for our young students to show case their skills in a variety of math topics. Math Challenge Tournament® is a National Mathematics tournament open to Grade 2 – 5 students. Students in Grade 1 can participate; however, they will be competing at a grade 2 level, division 2. This tournament is open to students in all 50 states.
Math Challenge Tournament® (MCT) at Ella Baker Elementary School Details:
Date: Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Time: 5:30-7pm
Location: Ella Baker Elementary School (Commons)
Tournament Fee: $25
Last Day to Register: Tuesday, March 4, 2025
Direct Registration Link
Please check out the Math Challenge webpage on the PTSA website for full details and terms and conditions.
5th Grade Baby Photos Due
Hello 5th grade families!
Every year, our yearbook team creates a page with baby photos of our 5th graders. If you'd like to participate, please submit a baby photo of your 5th grader with their first and last name as the file name.
Photos can be emailed toyearbook@ellabakerptsa.org.
Please submit by March 31.
Yearbook Cover Designs Due
Attention all artists!
We need your help designing the Ella Baker 2024-2025 yearbook cover. Submit your designs by March 31 to the front office. The winner's artwork will be featured as the cover of this year's yearbook.
Please create your design on an 8.5x11" sheet of white paper
Write your full name and grade on the BACK of the sheet
Designs can be full color
All entries are due Monday, March 31 to the front office
Please reach out to yearbook@ellabakerptsa.org if you have any questions
Still need to order a yearbook?
Buy it here:https://www.treering.com/purchase?
Pass Code: 1016083085204245
Pinocchio 5:30 pm Theatre Performance
🎭 Join Us for an Exciting Performance! 🎭
Get ready for a fantastic show with two performances on Saturday, March 29th:
✨ Showtimes:
📅 3:00 PM & 5:30 PM
⏳ Each performance runs 70 minutes
🎟 Tickets:
$8 per ticket
Available at the door (credit card only – NO cash)
Skip the line! Purchase tickets online in advance: 🎟 Buy Tickets Here
🙌 Set up and Day of Volunteers Needed! Help make this event a success by signing up to lend a hand: 💙 Sign Up Here
Don’t miss this exciting event—see you there! 🎭✨
Pinocchio 3 pm Theatre Performance
🎭 Join Us for an Exciting Performance! 🎭
Get ready for a fantastic show with two performances on Saturday, March 29th:
✨ Showtimes:
📅 3:00 PM & 5:30 PM
⏳ Each performance runs 70 minutes
🎟 Tickets:
$8 per ticket
Available at the door (credit card only – NO cash)
Skip the line! Purchase tickets online in advance: 🎟 Buy Tickets Here
🙌 Set up and Day of Volunteers Needed! Help make this event a success by signing up to lend a hand: 💙 Sign Up Here
Don’t miss this exciting event—see you there! 🎭✨
Author Visit
UPDATE: This event has been postponed to April 4th.
Author, Lily LaMotte, is Coming to Ella Baker!
Ella Baker welcomes Author, Lily LaMotte, on Monday, March 3rd. PTSA is excited to sponsor this event.
Lily LaMotte is a debut author of the funny and heart-warming graphic novel, Measuring Up, which explores family love, self-identity, embracing diversity and more. Her other books include Unhappy Camper, and a picture book, Chloe’s Lunar New Year.
Glow Dance Party!
Glow Dance Party, Fashion Show & Game Night – Next Thursday!
Get ready to celebrate kindness, creativity, and community spirit!
To honor all the incredible fundraising efforts and acts of kindness, we’re wrapping up with a Glow Dance Party, Fashion Show & Game Night NEXT THURSDAY, February 27th, from 6:30 to 8:30 PM!
Glow Fashion Show Categories:
Brightest Outfit – Shine the brightest!
Most Creative Glow Look – Think outside the neon box!
Best Group Theme – Gather your friends and match!
Judge’s Choice – Surprise category!
Don't miss out on this fun-filled night of music, dancing, community, and glowing fashion! Mark your calendars and show up in your best glow gear!
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Sign Up Here
Spring After School Enrichment Classes - Registration Opens
Spring After-School Enrichment – Registration Opens Feb. 24!
Exciting news! Spring After-School Enrichment registration opens on February 24 at 7 PM and closes on March 9. Don't miss out on this season’s fun and engaging class offerings!
Spring Session: March 31 – June 6
Tentative Class Lineup:
Art
Basketball
NEW! Active Games + SEL (Before-School Class)
Theatre
Chess
Cooking
Soccer
Gardening
Robotics
Class descriptions & registration: www.ellabakerptsa.org/enrichment
Scholarships are available based on financial need—email School Counselor Melissa Foss at mfoss@lwsd.org for details.
Carpooling & Walking-Bus: Want registration reminders or help coordinating transportation? Fill out the interest form here: https://forms.office.com/r/pdCFYK65U6.
Volunteer Chaperones Needed! Each class requires a chaperone, and volunteers receive early registration + a 50% discount on their child’s class! If interested, email enrichment@ellabakerptsa.org ASAP.
Sign up, get involved, and let’s make this a fantastic spring session!
Theatre Registration Open
Theatre Week Returns – Pinocchio Takes the Stage!
Get ready for an exciting Theatre Week with Missoula Children's Theatre (MCT)! This year’s school play is Pinocchio, and students in grades K-5 are invited to participate.
Theatre Week: March 24–29
Registration: February 24 – March 9
Rehearsal Schedule & Fees:
Grades K-1: $115
Mon, Thur, Fri: 4-6 PM | Wed: 2:30-4:30 PM
Grades 2-5: $175
Daily: 4-8:15 PM | Wed: 2:30-6:45 PM (Includes a meal/snack break)
Auditions: Monday, March 24, 4-6 PM (All registered students are guaranteed a role!)
Scholarships available – email Melissa Foss at mfoss@lwsd.org.
Performances – Saturday, March 29
Ella Baker Elementary
Showtimes: 3:00 PM & 5:30 PM
Each show is 70 minutes
Tickets: $8 – On sale starting March 17
Come support your friends and enjoy a fantastic community performance!
Volunteer & Save!
Theatre Week Chaperones are needed! Volunteers receive a 20% discount per day they chaperone and early registration benefits. Interested? Email enrichment@ellabakerptsa.org ASAP!