What’s Coming up:

PTSA presents “Parenting Towards Independence”

Lori Gradinger, MSW on Tuesday March 9th at 7 pm at Shorecrest library. All are welcome.

Nominate 2010 Outstanding Educators and Golden Acorn Recipients

Here’s your chance to honor that volunteer or educator who goes “above and beyond.” Forms are available in the main office, or email (), (), or (). Deadline is March 5th.

What has the PTSA done this year?

• Brought experts for a Free Parent Info program on drug & alcohol abuse
• Rah-rah’d to help PASS the Bond and Levy
• Laughed with you and Tammy the Hypnotist on Family Fun Night
• Financed Writers in the Schools grant for all freshman English students
• Lobbied for schools at WA State Legislature Focus Day
• Served 1800 Valentine’s Day cupcakes to every Scot
• Supported “Embrace Shorecrest” campus clean-ups
• Planned SPREE – the safe graduation party

How can you help the PTSA?

• Get SCOOP by e-mail – (). Printing & mailing costs PTSA $6,000 annually.
• Be involved – Board and committee positions are open for next year
• Join the PTSA – raise your voice in lobbying for kids.
• Support PTSA programs – SPREE fundraisers, speakers & events, and more!

WSPTA Scholarships

The Washington State PTA is awarding scholarships to graduates of Washington State public high schools beginning their freshman year of post-secondary education in the United States.

Scholarships are awarded on the basis of:

1. financial need,
    
2. academic performance, and
    
3. leadership/community service.

May 1, 2010 is the date by which recipients will be notified. Those who do not receive a scholarship will not be notified.

Senior Spree

Calling all Seniors...

Calling all Parents of Seniors...

 Embrace Shorecrest

Next event, Saturday, February 27, 10 am to 2 pm. Click here for details.

Show Your Scot Spirit with Our New SC Scots Decal

Great for notebooks, car windows music cases and spirit posters. $2.00 each or 3 for $5.00 (actual size: 4" x 4") Please contact () to make payment and delivery arrangements.

Pass the Hat

Pass the Hat is the largest PTSA fundraiser of the year.

Did you know that 100% of your Pass-the-Hat contribution goes directly towards PTSA programs that support our kids?

This year the PTSA is focused on student enrichment. Writers in the School (WITS) is the program of the year. Click here for more information on how you can help enrich your student’s school life and for details about Writers in the School

2009-2010 Presidents’ Message: “Our Legacy”

What’s already gone down:

Thank You to volunteers...

...helping and baking for The annual “Just Because We love You” Valentine’s cupcake extravaganza – a cupcake for every student and staff member at Shorecrest on Feb. 12.

Reflections

Congratulations to our 15 Finalists and 12 Honorable Mentions!

Click here to view the full list of students.

Thank You So Much
October Feasts Success

Details and pictures of the Embrace Shorecrest October Feasts event here
 

Get Connected

2009-2010 Teacher Wish List Program Help make our teachers’ wishes come true; there are already teachers hoping for many donations large and small, take a look at the list here.

Join the PTSA Your support is the single, most direct way you can make a difference to your own, and every other, student’s high school experience. Click here.

Subscribe to PTSA eNews to receive updates, announcements, volunteer opportunities, etc. via e-mail: Fill out your e-mail address to join the list!

Got expenses? For our reimbursement form click here.