Category Archives: Fun

Royal Court Nominations as of 3/30/14

Auction, Cohort, Fifth Grade, First Grade, Fourth Grade, Fun, Fund Raising, Kindergarten, Second Grade, Third Grade, Uncategorized

CrownNow 1st grade is rallying, they’ve knocked 3rd grade down to 4th place. Come on 3rd grade you can rally. Kindergarten is holding steady at 29% of the funds raised, followed closely behind 2nd grade. Game on people, we can do it!!

Help your child’s cohort (grade level) secure the coveted honor of the Auction Royal Court by making a $5 vote on the VOTE FOR ROYAL COURT via PayPal or by bringing in cash or check to the front office (be sure to put your child’s name and room # on it). Don’t forget the top FUNdraising cohort will win a Popsicle party with masks and beads, as well as send their teachers to the auction in a swanky limo, and kick off the dance party. Get your votes in by April 2nd. 

Royal Court rankings as of March 30th:

  1. Kindergarten: $875 raised, 175 votes, 37.6% voter rate, raised 29% of funds
  2. 2nd Grade: $700 raised, 140 votes, 24.2% voter rate, raised 26% of funds
  3. 1st Grade: $655 raised, 131 votes, 26.2% voter rate, raised 19% of funds
  4. 3rd Grade: $320 raised, 64 votes, 22.3% voter rate, raised 13% of funds
  5. 4th Grade: $180 raised, 36 votes, 12.3% voter rate, raised 8% of funds
  6. 5th Grade: $105 raised, 21 votes, 5.5% voter rate, raised 5% of funds

Rankings are based off of funds raised/total # of students in each cohort (#s equalize among grade levels). For a breakdown by classroom, click Royal_Court_3-30.

School wide TOTALS thus far: $2,835 raised, 567 votes, 22.9% voter rate and average spend per voter $21.16 so far. Let’s try to get the participation up to 100% of the school.

We raised $9,000 last year, we are only $7,165 away from $10,000! We raised all the money last year in this last week. We can do it!!

Royal Court Nominations as of 3/27/14

Auction, Cohort, Fifth Grade, First Grade, Fourth Grade, Fun, Fund Raising, Kindergarten, Second Grade, Third Grade, Uncategorized

CrownWow, 2nd grade swooped in and knocked 3rd grade down to 3rd place and is now nipping at the heels of Kindergarten. Watch out Kindergarten, I believe 2nd grade is saying game on.

Help your child’s cohort (grade level) secure the coveted honor of the Auction Royal Court by making a $5 vote on the VOTE FOR ROYAL COURT via PayPal or by bringing in cash or check to the front office (be sure to put your child’s name and room # on it). Don’t forget the top FUNdraising cohort will win a Popsicle party with masks and beads, as well as send their teachers to the auction in a swanky limo, and kick off the dance party. Get your votes in by April 2nd. 

Royal Court rankings as of March 27th:

  1. Kindergarten: $705 raised, 141 votes, 109 students, 31.2% voter rate, raised 28% of funds
  2. 2nd Grade: $595 raised, 191 votes, 99 students, 18.2% voter rate, raised 26% of funds
  3. 3rd Grade: $320 raised, 64 votes, 94 students, 22.3% voter rate, raised 15% of funds
  4. 1st Grade: $455 raised, 91 votes, 128 students, 21.5% voter rate, raised 15% of funds
  5. 4th Grade: $160 raised, 32 votes, 70 students, 9.9% voter rate, raised 9% of funds
  6. 5th Grade: $105 raised, 21 votes, 73 students, 5.5% voter rate, raised 6% of funds

Rankings are based off of funds raised/total # of students in each cohort (#s equalize among grade levels). For a breakdown by classroom, click Royal_Court_3-27_Ave-funds.

School wide TOTALS thus far: $2,340 raised, 468 votes, 586 students, 19.3% voter rate and average spend per voter $20.71 so far. Let’s try to get the participation up to 100% of the school.

We raised $9,000 last year, let’s see if we can beat it and raise $10,000 this year!!!

Royal Court Nominations as of 3/25/14

Auction, Cohort, Fifth Grade, First Grade, Fourth Grade, Fun, Kindergarten, Second Grade, Third Grade, Uncategorized

CrownRoyal Court Nominations:

The competition is heating up, help your child’s cohort (grade level) secure the coveted honor of the Auction Royal Court by making a $5 vote on the VOTE FOR ROYAL COURT via PayPal or by bringing in cash or check to the front office (be sure to put your child’s name and room # on it). The top FUNdraising cohort will win a Popsicle party with masks and beads, as well as send their teachers to the auction in a swanky limo, and kick off the dance party. Get your votes in by April 2nd. 

Royal Court rankings as of March 25th:

  1. Kindergarten: $530 raised, 106 votes, 108 students, 24.8% voter rate, raised 30% of funds
  2. 3rd Grade: $280 raised, 56 votes, 94 students, 19.1% voter rate, raised 19% of funds
  3. 2nd Grade: $270 raised, 54 votes, 99 students, 12.1% voter rate, raised 17% of funds
  4. 1st Grade: $340 raised, 68 votes, 128 students, 16.4% voter rate, raised 16% of funds
  5. 4th Grade: $140 raised, 28 votes, 70 students, 8.6% voter rate, raised 11% of funds
  6. 5th Grade: $80 raised, 16 votes, 73 students, 5.5% voter rate, raised 7% of funds

Rankings are based off of funds raised/total # of students in each cohort (#s equalize among grade levels). For a complete breakdown, click Royal_Court_3-25_Ave-funds_v2.

School wide TOTALS thus far: $1,640 raised, 328 votes, 586 students, 15% voter rate and average spend per voter $18.64 so far. Let’s try to get the participation up to 100% of the school.

We raised $9,000 last year, let’s see if we can beat it and raise $10,000 this year!!!

Give Back: Shop Local

Fun, Local
The festive season is the perfect time to support our local businesses by shopping locally.  A few good ones well worth a visit include:
  • For KIDS – West Side Gymnastics, Evergreen Tang Soo Do or West Side Music Academy lessons, Atomic Boy, Curious Kids Stuff
  • For HIM: The Sneakery, Easy Street
  • For HER: Lolly, Menashe & Sons Jewelers, Shanti Salon & Day Spa, Carmelias, Fleurt, The Wax Bar
  • For ALL: Flying Apron, Click, NW Art and Frame, West Seattle Runner
  • For FUN: West Seattle Bowl
Stay tuned for more info and new discounts from retailers in your area.
Are you a Small Business? We’d like to help bring our community to you, no strings attached.   For more info please email Jeff at giveback@schmitzparkpta.org.

Librarian News: Visit the Schmitz Park Glog

Fifth Grade, First Grade, Fourth Grade, Fun, Kindergarten, Learning, Second Grade, Subjects, Third Grade

Schmitz Park library Glog. A Glog is an online media poster that enables kids of all grades to access popular educational websites and learning tools, in an interface suited to their liking.

Our new Glog can be accessed from any computer and enables students and parents to view Seattle Public Schools databases and other links to education sites.

To visit, click here, or visit the Schmitz Park website, click on library and then library glog.  Please contact Ms. Vannini, Schmitz Park Librarian, with questions.

Happy Glogging!