Coe-mmunity Events Calendar
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Coe Cares Food Drive Ends
Coe-mmunity: please join us in supporting the Ballard Food Bank October 25th-November 8th by donating critically-needed items ahead of a busy holiday season. The Food Bank supports Weekend Food for Kids, among other important programs, and is a wonderful and relied-upon resource for our entire community. Visit coepta.org/coe-cares for more details!
Please send shelf-stable foods and/or urgently-needed items (see list below) to school with your child. Donations will be collected in the atrium. Thank you!
Urgent needs list / donation guidelines: ballardfoodbank.org/donation-details
For questions or volunteer interest, coecares@coepta.org
Coe @ Kraken 🏒
Seattle Kraken vs. New York Islanders
We hope you’ll come out to watch the Seattle Kraken take on the New York Islanders, November 16th at 1PM! For every ticket sold, a portion of the proceeds will be generously donated to support Coe!
Every ticket purchased comes with an exclusive pencil pouch.
Pick up your limited-edition pencil pouch in the team store, The Lair, by scanning your ticket! Pickup window is from when doors open until the end of the 2nd Intermission.
Elementary Conference Days NO SCHOOL
Family-Teacher conference days in elementary and K-8 schools
Coe Cares Giving Tree Drive
The Giving Tree is a way for the Coe community to help Coe families who need extra support in the holiday season with gifts, clothes and groceries. All gifts are anonymous. Stay tuned for more information and details and check out coepta.org/coe-cares
PTA General Meeting
Attend our General PTA Meeting!
The second of four quarterly meetings will take place on December 10th at 7pm in the Kearns Library at Coe. This is a great way to meet other parents and learn more about our PTA and happenings at our school. We will also offer a hybrid, virtual option for those who cannot make it in person. We will share the Google Meet link in the weekly Wednesday Coe Bulletin. Please join us!
Cougar Mountain Cookie Dough Distribution
It’s cookie time! Pick up for Cougar Mountain cookie dough orders is Friday, December 13th at the covered basketball court from 2:25-3:00 p.m. Boys and Girls Club families can pick up orders at Boys and Girls Club. We are unable to store any unclaimed orders. Please email Marlana Kohn at marlana_joy@yahoo.com with questions.
Coe-mmunity Night
We are excited to announce our annual Coe-mmunity Night will be taking place at Coe on Tuesday, February 6th from 6-7:30pm.
Coe Cares Book Drive Benefiting Treehouse
Coe Cares Annual Book Drive will take place from April 20th thru May 1st. Collected new and gently used books for readers aged 0 to 25 benefiting Treehouse. Books will be collected in the atrium, there is also a way to fulfill Treehouse's online wishlist.
Coe @ UW
UW vs. USC
Join other Coe families in cheering on our Washington Huskies as they take on the USC Trojans. More details at the purchase link!
Cougar Mountain Cookie Dough Sales Begin
Order cookie dough for family, friends and neighbors, by November 13, 2024! All proceeds from cookie dough sales by 4th and 5th graders will go towards their Islandwood fund, and sales proceeds from all other grades will support the Coe PTA.
You can also donate cookie dough to other families through Coe Cares! Just enter the number of tubs you would like to donate at the bottom of the list and the PTA will distribute through Coe Cares.
Sales Close 11/13/24 & Delivery Date is 12/13/24
THANK YOU!
Coe Cares Gift Card & Food Drive
The gift card drive provides assistance to Coe families with the cost of groceries throughout the year, specifically helping to offset the cost of food during school break weeks. Our annual food drive benefits Ballard Food bank, a vital community resource and supports Coe families directly through their "Weekend Food for Kids" program. For more details please visit coepta.org/coe-cares
Monster Mash 2024
Calling all witches, goblins, and ghosts! Save the date for this year’s Monster Mash on Friday, October 25th from 6-8pm. The Monster Mash is a fun event for current Coe students and family members. To make the event a success, we need your help.
Volunteer to run a game or craft, set up, clean up, or decorate for the event. Look out for the sign up list!
Bakers (or shoppers) for desserts and cakes, please to contribute fun and ghostly creations.
Tickets are used at the Monster Mash for games, crafts, bake sale treats, and more. Tickets will be available to purchase online before the event.
Coe @ Kraken 🏒 (In addition to the SOLD OUT November game!)
Seattle Kraken vs. Colorado Avalanche
We hope you’ll come out to watch the Seattle Kraken take on the Colorado Avalanche, October 22nd at 530PM! For every ticket sold, a portion of the proceeds will be generously donated to support Coe!
We are thrilled to offer tickets to Coe Elementary! Come and support your Seattle Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena!
Coe Gardening Day!
Help keep Coe grounds beautiful! Come volunteer on Saturday, October 20 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. to pull weeds, plant flowers and shrubs, and mulch planter boxes. All ages welcome. Sign up list coming soon.
SPS has a limited grounds crew so maintaining our beautiful school gardens is a community effort. Please bring water, snacks, your own gardening gloves if you have them, and wear clothes that can get dirty. We will provide everything else (including a limited supply of gardening gloves). You do not need to stay the entire time; we’re glad to have you for any amount of time.
PTA General Meeting
Attend our First General PTA Meeting!
The first of four quarterly meetings will take place on October 15th at 7pm in the Kearns Library at Coe. This is a great way to meet other parents and learn more about our PTA and happenings at our school. We will also offer a hybrid, virtual option for those who cannot make it in person. Click here to join via Google Meet. Please join us!
Fall Fundraiser Ends!
WHAT: One of our biggest fundraisers of the year, directly supporting our PTA Staffing Grant
WHAT? The Seattle Public School District does not provide funding that can fully support critical positions & special initiatives
WHAT?! We know! Let’s leverage our community support and resources to bridge this gap. Please help us fund full-time reading & math specialists, academic & social support tutors, & increased time with specialists for all Coe students.
WHO: You! The Coe-mmunity is critical to our success
HOW? Donate today! Our goal is to raise $80,000 (including corporate matching) and every dollar goes to help support the programs and teachers at our school.
Individual School Picture Day
Yuen Lui Studio will photograph individual portraits at Coe Elementary on Tuesday, October 8.
Families can preorder photos at 2024-25 Coe Elementary Picture Day 10/8 . Enter your email address and select your package; separate orders are required for each student, including siblings. Print orders will be shipped to the school in approximately three weeks after picture day. Digital orders will be sent via email.
Family Open House
We hope to see everyone at our Family Open House on Tuesday, October 1st, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. The purpose of this event is to open our school, make connections between staff and families, and provide an opportunity for students to share their learning. This is a drop-in style event but please allow at least 45 minutes for your visit.
Seattle Reign Coe Family Day
Join us for an exhilarating soccer match as the Seattle Reign take on Bay FC, September 29th at 3 PM! Not only will you witness an epic showdown between two great teams, but you'll also be supporting a great cause. For every ticket sold, $4 will be generously donated to support COE Elementary PTA! The event will take place at the Lumen Field, promising an evening of high-energy sportsmanship and community spirit. Get your tickets today and be part of an event that celebrates the best of soccer while giving back to our schools. Make a difference while enjoying the game you love. Get your tickets today!
Spirit Wear Store Closes
Our Online Shop Closes Today!
Final day to order your 2024-25 Coe Spirit Wear. Click here to shop.
Fall Fundraiser Begins
WHAT: One of our biggest fundraisers of the year, directly supporting our PTA Staffing Grant!
WHAT? The Seattle Public School District does not provide funding that can fully support critical positions & special initiatives.
WHAT?! We know! Let’s leverage our community support and resources to bridge this gap. Please help us fund full-time reading & math specialists, academic & social support tutors, & increased time with specialists for all Coe students.
WHO: You! The Coe-mmunity is critical to our success
HOW? Donate today! Our goal is to raise $80,000 (including corporate matching) and every dollar goes to help support the programs and teachers at our school.
Back to School Bash 2024
This is a Parent Teacher Association (PTA) sponsored event for all Coe families to celebrate the beginning of the school year, make connections and learn more about school events, and PTA volunteer opportunities. Food trucks will be available to purchase dinner, and kids can play, dance, and enjoy the evening!
Kinder Boo Hoo Breakfast
On the first day of school for kindergarten students we invite kindergarten parents to join us in the cafeteria after drop off for our annual “Boo Hoo” Breakfast. Stop by for coffee, pastries, and a message from Principal Backstrom and the PTA.
First Day of School (1st-5th Grade)
First day of school for 1st - 12th grade students. Sept. 4 is not an early release Wednesday. Early release will occur every Wednesday except for the first week of school.
Spirit Wear Store Opens
Our Online Shop is NOW OPEN!
Shop your 2024-25 Coe Spirit Wear now until Sunday, September 22, 2024. Click here to shop.
New Family Meet and Greet
The Kindergarten and New Family Meet and Greet will be on Thursday, August 29 from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. The Meet and Greet is an informal opportunity for your family to tour the school, learn about the Parent Teacher Association (PTA), and play on the playground. This event is also a great way to connect with other families and help your child feel more comfortable in the school setting. We hope to see you there!
Kindergarten Playground Meet Up
Playground Meet Ups are casual playground playdates to provide incoming families with an opportunity to connect prior to the start of school. Come on by the Coe playground to meet other kindergarten families and future classmates!
Kindergarten Playground Meet Up
Playground Meet Ups are casual playground playdates to provide incoming families with an opportunity to connect prior to the start of school. Come on by the Coe playground to meet other kindergarten families and future classmates!
PTA General Meeting
Attend our General PTA Meeting!
The last of four quarterly meetings will take place on June 11th at 7pm in the Kearns Library at Coe. This is a great way to meet other parents and learn more about our PTA and happenings at our school. We will also offer a hybrid, virtual option for those who cannot make it in person. Please join us!
Volunteer with the PTA
Our PTA runs on volunteers, and there are plenty of ways to be involved via a variety of committees and events. We welcome any time commitment that is possible to you and your family. The best way to stay up to date with monthly volunteer opportunities, no matter how big or small, is to join as a PTA member, as we will send out emails with regular volunteer asks to our membership. In addition, we also run regular communications to the entire school in the weekly Wednesday Coe Bulletin - don’t forget to scroll down to catch the PTA section!
Please email president@coepta.org with any questions.