Coe-mmunity Events Calendar
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Want to join the fun? Check out current volunteer opportunities here and get Coe-nnected.
Spring Spirit Wear Store is Open Now!
Shop your 2025-26 Coe Spirit Wear now until March 1, 2026.
Coe Cares Book Drive Benefiting Treehouse
Clear your bookshelves!! Coe Cares Annual Book Drive is Monday, February 23 through Friday, March 6, 2025.
We are collecting new and gently used books for readers aged 0 to 25 benefiting Coe classrooms (teachers will get first pick!) and Treehouse, a non-profit that provides Washington state youth in foster care and their caregivers with essential items, from books to clothes and other supplies. Students can bring books with them into school and we’ll collect our book drive books in Coe’s atrium, but if online is easier for you, Treehouse also has an online wishlist which includes books.
Event Lead Contact: Abby Slonecker
PTA General Meeting
Attend our General PTA Meeting!
The third of four quarterly meetings will take place on March 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. Join via Google Meet here.
See you there!
COEPACABANA 🌴✨ Online Auction
The Online Auction will go live @ 5pm on 3/11. Link will be shared in the 3/11 Coe Bulletin and on our auction homepage!
Mark your calendar for March 11 through March 25 for the online auction, then join us for a tropi-chic evening of fun and generosity to support our students at our Coepacabana dinner and live auction at the Four Seasons on Friday, March 27 at 6:00 p.m. Visit coepta.org/coe-auction for more details!
The auction team is busy procuring auction items for both the online and live auctions, and we need our Coe-mmunity support. Donations can include gift cards to local businesses, vacation home stays, sporting event tickets, or many other interesting items. Submit donations at coepta.betterworld.org/donate-an-item. If you have questions email auction@coepta.org. We deeply appreciate all donations.
Thank you to our Title Sponsor: Vertical Ascent Wealth Management, who provides a boutique approach to managing complex wealth, helping clients gain clarity and confidence through coordinated planning and investment management.
More ways you can help make our Auction a success:
FUND AN ITEM
If you do not have an item to give, but would like to support the auction, consider funding an auction item. We use these funds to help supplement auction packages or purchase items for raffle prizes!
VOLUNTEER YOUR TIME
Do you want to be part of the fun and help us bring this amazing event to life? Sign up for auction volunteer opportunities here. Email questions to auction@coepta.org.
MAKE OR BUY A DESSERT
Dessert Dash is a fun activity at the live auction where people race to choose a dessert for their table. We need 30 desserts to be baked, purchased, or donated. Sign up for Coe PTA Auction Dessert Dash
SPS Community Engagement Meeting at McClure
Seattle Public Schools Community Engagement Meeting
Queen Anne Community // McClure Middle School
Seattle Public Schools invites families, staff, and community members to join a Community Engagement Meeting with new Superintendent Ben Shuldiner. These meetings are designed to listen, learn, and build trust through open conversation with our school communities. This is a great opportunity to share your experiences, ask questions, and help shape the future of SPS alongside neighbors from our community.
Queen Anne Session
Tuesday, March 24
6:30–7:30 PM
McClure Middle School
1915 1st Ave W, Seattle
All SPS families are welcome - you do not need to live in Queen Anne to attend.
What to Expect
Welcome and introductions with Superintendent Shuldiner
Full-group discussion and smaller breakout conversations
Time for questions, ideas, and community input
A focus on listening, partnership, and follow-through
Language & Accessibility
Interpretation services will be available in: Amharic, American Sign Language (ASL), Chinese, Somali, Spanish, and Vietnamese
RSVP Information
RSVPs are encouraged to help with planning and interpretation services, but registration is not required. Everyone is welcome. RSVP here.
Can’t Attend This Session?
Additional meetings are being held across Seattle, including a citywide virtual option. All sessions will be livestreamed and recorded on the SPS TV YouTube channel.
Questions or comments?
Email Superintendent Shuldiner at boshuldiner@seattleschools.org
We hope you’ll join us and lend your voice to the conversation — your perspective matters.
More details below in a message from SPS Superintendent, Ben Shuldiner:
Dear SPS Families, Staff and Community,
It is an honor and privilege to serve as the new Superintendent of Seattle Public Schools (SPS). Seattle is an incredible city, deeply invested in the success of our schools. I am already grateful to everyone who has reached out to share ideas, encourage the expansion of great work, and flag areas for improvement.
While we have much to be proud of, we also have a long way to go. And we need to move forward together.
In the past, our community hasn’t always felt heard. That needs to change. Building trust is central to the work ahead, and I believe the best ideas come from listening to you and learning from your experiences in our schools.
To start, we have organized seven community conversations based on our School Board Director districts, plus a citywide virtual session. The director who represents each region is planning to join these conversations to hear from you. These are opportunities to connect, share, and dream big together. You do not need to live in a specific region to attend; everyone is welcome at any session.
Community Engagement Meeting Schedule
Thursday, Feb. 26, 7:30–8:30 p.m., Bailey Gatzert Elementary, 1301 E Yesler Way
Tuesday, March 3, 7:30–8:30 p.m., South Shore K–8, 4800 S Henderson St.
Tuesday, March 10, 7:30–8:30 p.m., Salmon Bay K–8, 1810 NW 65th St.
Tuesday, March 17, 7:30–8:30 p.m., Eckstein Middle School, 3003 NE 75th St.
Tuesday, March 24, 6:30–7:30 p.m., McClure Middle School, 1915 1st Ave W.
Thursday, March 26, 6:30–7:30 p.m., James Baldwin Elementary, 11725 1st Ave NE
Tuesday, March 31, 6:30–7:30 p.m., West Seattle Elementary, 6760 34th Ave SW
Thursday, April 2, 6–7:30 p.m., Virtual, online; link forthcoming
What to expect
These conversations are the first step toward building trust and partnership. Our goals are simple but important:
Listen deeply to your experiences, ideas, and concerns
Capture what you share so nothing is lost
Follow up and follow through because your voice should lead to action
Sessions will include introductions, full-group discussions, smaller breakout conversations, and time for open questions
Interpretation services will be available at every session in Amharic, American Sign Language, Chinese, Somali, Spanish, and Vietnamese
Register for the event
Please RSVP to help us plan for space and interpretation services. RSVP is not required to attend. Everyone is welcome.
I hope you will join us. Bring your ideas, your questions, and your hopes for our students. Together, we can create schools where every child feels supported, challenged, and inspired.
If you cannot make one of these sessions, that’s okay. We will be livestreaming and recording them on the SPSTV YouTube channel. And there will be plenty of future opportunities to attend a meeting, join one of the roundtables I am forming, pull me aside when you see me at a school or in the community, or just send me an email at boshuldiner@seattleschools.org.
I will also be visiting every school in my first 100 days. Please say hello if you see me at drop-off, in your hallways, or out in the community.
Thank you for welcoming me into this incredible community. I look forward to meeting you and listening.
In partnership,
Ben Shuldiner
Superintendent
Seattle Public Schools
COEPACABANA 🦜✨ Annual Live Auction & Dinner
Join us for our annual dinner and live auction on Friday, March 27th.
Tickets on sale January 14th! They will sell out so don’t delay!
The auction team is busy procuring auction items for both the online and live auctions, and we need our Coe-mmunity support. Donations can include gift cards to local businesses, vacation home stays, sporting event tickets, or many other interesting items. Submit donations at coepta.betterworld.org/donate-an-item. If you have questions email auction@coepta.org. We deeply appreciate all donations.
Thank you to our Title Sponsor: Vertical Ascent Wealth Management, who provides a boutique approach to managing complex wealth, helping clients gain clarity and confidence through coordinated planning and investment management.
More ways you can help make our Auction a success:
FUND AN ITEM
If you do not have an item to give, but would like to support the auction, consider funding an auction item. We use these funds to help supplement auction packages or purchase items for raffle prizes!
VOLUNTEER YOUR TIME
Do you want to be part of the fun and help us bring this amazing event to life? Sign up for auction volunteer opportunities here. Email questions to auction@coepta.org.
MAKE OR BUY A DESSERT
Dessert Dash is a fun activity at the live auction where people race to choose a dessert for their table. We need 30 desserts to be baked, purchased, or donated. Sign up for Coe PTA Auction Dessert Dash
Coe Spring Gardening Day!
Help keep Coe grounds beautiful! Come volunteer on Sunday, April 26th from 10am-1pm 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.
Event Lead Contact: Jocelyn Shaw
Book Fair with Secret Garden Books
Coe Book Fair
A beloved event for all Coe Cougars! We’re excited to partner once again with the local Secret Garden Books store for an after-school Book Fair at our very own Kearns Library, Monday April 27th thru Thursday April 30th. Proceeds help Ms. Marjorie support our library with updated books and fresh titles for our voracious readers!
To ensure everyone gets a chance to browse and get some helpful guidance from Ms. Marjorie, there will be dedicated shopping days by grade levels, so add them to your calendar!
🌈 2nd & 3rd Grade
Monday 2:30-4:00 pm (Apr 27)
🌈 Kindergarten & 1st Grade
Tuesday 2:30-4:00 pm (Apr 28)
🌈 4th & 5th Grade
Wednesday 1:20-2:50 pm (Apr 29)
🌈 All Grades Evening Option
Wednesday 6:00-7:30 pm (Apr 29)
🌈 All Grades
Thursday 2:30-4:00 pm (Apr 30)
We need volunteers!
Help make the book fair a success for our kids and sign up to volunteer with set up/teardown, or as a cashier/receipt writer! Sign up list coming soon.
Event Lead Contacts: Amy Turner, Josh McDonald
Staff Appreciation Week & Luncheon
Help us show our staff how much we appreciate them by providing homemade or store bought goodies to take home over the weekend.
Treats can be dropped off at the Coe office between 7:30 am and 1:00 pm on Friday, May 8th.
Sign up list coming soon.
Event Lead Contacts: Sarah Miller, Amy Kubler
Jog-a-Thon 2026
All are welcome to come cheer on our Coe Cougars! Grade level time slots below:
Kindergarten 8:30-9:00am
First 9:15-9:45am
Second 10:00-10:30am
Third 12:20-12:50pm
Fourth 1:05-1:35pm
Fifth 1:50-2:20pm
More details to come!
Event Lead(s) Contact: Alisa Hill, Mandy Patterson-Milam
Coe Elementary @ Mariners vs. Padres
⚾️ Step Up to the Plate, Coe Cougars!
Grab your tickets now and join Coe students, families, and friends for our inaugural fundraiser with the Seattle Mariners!
Let’s pack the stands in Coe spirit and cheer on the M’s together at T-Mobile Park. Keep your eyes on the big screen at the end of the 3rd inning — our school will be featured on the video board for a special Coe shout-out! 🎉
Even better? A portion of every ticket sold goes right back to Coe Elementary. That’s what we call a home run for our school!
Huge thanks to our Sporting Events Lead, Bethany Brodsky, for making this happen.
Field Day 2026
Our Coe Cougars love this annual tradition hosted by Ms. Volk! Stay tuned for volunteer opportunities and more details…
Example Schedule from 2025:
11:00-12:00- Kindergarten & 1st
12:10-1:10- 2nd & 3rd
1:20-2:20- 4th & 5th
Coffee at Coe: 2025-26 Parent Ed Series
Next Topic: DIGITAL SAFETY, Presented by Coe Parent Diana Davis
Come join Mr. Taylor and Ms. May to learn more about this important topic. Share your ideas and leave with new strategies to try! We hope to see you Tuesday, February 10th in the Coe Cafeteria from 8-8:45 AM.
Thank you to Coe PTA for providing coffee!
Coe Family Night at Cirque Du Soleil
Coe Family Night at Cirque Du Soleil
Come enjoy a magical night out with the Coe community! Cirque du Soleil’s Echo is offering a discounted Family Night February 7th @ 4pm where a portion of each ticket helps support programs at Coe Elementary. It’s a wonderful way to gather, celebrate, and give back—while witnessing an extraordinary show your kids will never forget. Buy your tickets here.
If you can’t join us that night, no worries—Coe families can still access discounted tickets throughout the partnership period, and your purchase will continue to support the school.
Coe-mmunity Night 2026
2026
Coe-mmunity Night is Feb 5th 6-7:30PM
We are excited to announce our annual Coe-mmunity Night will be taking place at Coe on Thursday, February 5th from 6-7:30pm.
Coe-mmunity Night is an evening to come together and celebrate what culture means to all of us in our Coe-mmunity! We believe that everyone has culture, defined in different ways whether it be language, traditions, knowledge/stories, religion, values, greater community, food/drink, celebrations - anything that makes you, you.
Participants will have a table to showcase their culture or affiliate group, whether it be a poster/visual, food, clothing, music, storytelling, arts or crafts. We also have sign-ups available for performances and storytelling. Lastly, we need volunteers to make this event a success.
Event Lead Contact: Julia Lewin
Coe @ UW Women’s Basketball vs. Illinois
Join us on Sunday, February 1 at 3:00 p.m. as the Huskies take on Illinois in celebration of National Girls and Women in Sports Day. Before tip-off, young Husky fans (12 and under) are invited to participate in a free pregame sports clinic featuring multiple UW women’s sports programs. Best of all, a portion of every ticket purchased benefits Coe Elementary—making this an inspiring and fun afternoon for the whole family.
A portion of the proceeds from every ticket purchase benefits Coe Elementary.
Seating is general admission.
Coe @ Kraken 🏒
Seattle Kraken vs. New Jersey Devils
We hope you’ll come out to watch the Seattle Kraken take on the New Jersey Devils, Sunday January 25th at 1PM! For every ticket sold, a portion of the proceeds will be generously donated to support Coe!
2026 Evening School Tour for Incoming Kindergarten & Prospective Families
2026 School Tours for Incoming Kindergarten & Prospective Families
Please share this information with your friends and neighbors in the Coe attendance area.
Evening Tour, Wednesday, January 21, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
We will start with a welcome presentation in the cafeteria. At 7:00, guests will join small-group tours led by PTA members. During the evening tour, only kindergarten classrooms will be open, and teachers will be available to meet families. The tour concludes promptly at 7:30.
The intended audience for school tours is adults. If young children do attend, they must be supervised at all times.
For a virtual tour, visit the Coe website. There will also be a daytime tour on Tuesday January 13th at 9:00 a.m.
Coe @ Kraken 🏒
Seattle Kraken vs. Pittsburgh Penguins
The Seattle Kraken are excited to offer you an exclusive opportunity to purchase specially priced tickets for a game at Climate Pledge Arena this season! Come cheer on your Seattle Kraken as we take on the Pittsburgh Penguins on Monday, January 19th @ 2pm.
Tickets cannot be resold, refunded, or exchanged. For a more customized experience or if your group would like to sit together, please contact Guile Chong gchong@seattlekraken.com.
Coe Game Night: Hosted by Blue Highway Games
Stop and Shop or Stay and Play 🎲
In the spirit of Coe-mmunity, please join us for a fun game night! No cost to attend! This is a low-key, quieter event where Blue Highway Games comes in to set up various games to play and the ability to purchase games where 20% of all sales goes back to Coe. Stop by when you can to play a round or two - please note that this event is free to attend!
Make it a full night of fun! Fuel up at Big Max Burger Co. before or after anytime on Thursday 1/15 and get a FREE small fry with promo code coe.
Event Lead Contact: Rachel Salit
GET YOUR TICKETS FOR COEPACABANA 🦜✨ Annual Live Auction & Dinner
Join us for our annual dinner and live auction on Friday, March 27th.
Tickets on sale January 14th! They will sell out so don’t delay!
The auction team is busy procuring auction items for both the online and live auctions, and we need our Coe-mmunity support. Donations can include gift cards to local businesses, vacation home stays, sporting event tickets, or many other interesting items. Submit donations at coepta.betterworld.org/donate-an-item. If you have questions email auction@coepta.org. We deeply appreciate all donations.
Thank you to our Title Sponsor: Vertical Ascent Wealth Management, who provides a boutique approach to managing complex wealth, helping clients gain clarity and confidence through coordinated planning and investment management.
More ways you can help make our Auction a success:
FUND AN ITEM
If you do not have an item to give, but would like to support the auction, consider funding an auction item. We use these funds to help supplement auction packages or purchase items for raffle prizes!
VOLUNTEER YOUR TIME
Do you want to be part of the fun and help us bring this amazing event to life? Sign up for auction volunteer opportunities here. Email questions to auction@coepta.org.
MAKE OR BUY A DESSERT
Dessert Dash is a fun activity at the live auction where people race to choose a dessert for their table. We need 30 desserts to be baked, purchased, or donated. Sign up for Coe PTA Auction Dessert Dash
2026 Daytime School Tour for Incoming Kindergarten & Prospective Families
2026 School Tours for Incoming Kindergarten & Prospective Families
Please share this information with your friends and neighbors in the Coe attendance area.
Daytime Tour, Tuesday January 13, 9:00-10:30 a.m.
The tour will begin with a welcome presentation in the cafeteria. At 9:30, guests will transition into small-group tours led by PTA members. During this daytime visit, classroom doors and windows will be open for observation; however, guests will not enter classrooms to ensure learning remains uninterrupted. The tour concludes at 10:30, and we kindly ask all guests to exit the building at that time.
The intended audience for school tours is adults. If young children do attend, they must be supervised at all times.
For a virtual tour, visit the Coe website. There will also be an evening tour on Wednesday January 21st at 6:30pm.
Coe @ UW Men’s Basketball vs. Ohio State
Husky Athletics is excited to have Coe Elementary School at our Men's Basketball game vs Ohio State on January 11th, 2026.
A portion of the proceeds from every ticket purchase benefits Coe Elementary!
Seating is in section 7.
Coe @ UW Gymnastics - Best of the West Showcase
Your GymDawgs open the regular season with a 'Best of the West' quad meet featuring west coast powerhouses UCLA, Oregon State, and Cal — all Top-15 finishers last season including Jordan Chiles, so don't miss this opportunity to see world class athletes compete! A Portion of every ticket purchase also goes back to support Coe Elementary directly!
Queen Anne Frame & Gift Coe Shopping Day
Shop Local, Support Coe!
Pop into Queen Anne Frame & Gift on Tuesday, 12/16 and your shopping automatically supports our school — 10% of all sales goes right back to Coe.
Don’t forget: They’ve moved to 405 W Galer Street!
Cougar Mountain Cookie Dough Distribution
It’s cookie time! Pick up for Cougar Mountain cookie dough orders is Friday, December 12th at the covered basketball court from 2:25-3:25pm. 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.
If you are able, please help us with distribution! Sign up here.
Event Lead Contact: Marlana Kohn
PTA General Meeting
Attend our General PTA Meeting!
The second of four quarterly meetings will take place on December 9th 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. Join via Google Meet here.
See you there!
Coffee at Coe: 2025-26 Parent Ed Series
Childhood Anxiety: What Causes it and How Can I Support My Anxious Child? Come join Mr. Taylor and Ms. May to learn more about this important topic. Share your ideas and leave with new strategies to try! We hope to see you Tuesday, December 2 in the Coe Cafeteria from 8-8:45 AM.
Thank you to Coe PTA for providing coffee!
Coe Cares Giving Tree
December 1st-12th
Help us rally around Coe Families who need extra support this season with gifts, clothes and grocery gift cards. All gifts are anonymous.
You can participate by purchasing a grocery gift card AND/OR purchasing gifts, books or clothing for Coe Families and bringing the unwrapped item back to the Coe office before Friday, 12/12.
Sign to purchase gifts coming soon.
To donate a $25 or $50 grocery gift card you may either:
Purchase a physical gift card at a store and deliver it to the Coe office.
Purchase an e-gift card from Kroger or Safeway, designate the recipient as "Coe Cares" and the recipient email as "coecares@coepta.org". Trader Joes gift cards must be purchased in-store.
No time to shop? No problem! Donate any amount to fund a gift here.
Event Lead Contact: Lauren Moore, Amy Kugler
Coe Cares Contact: Abby Slonecker
Elementary Conference Days NO SCHOOL
Family-Teacher conference days in elementary and K-8 schools
Snapdoodle Toys PTA Giveback Week
Hey Coe-mmunity!
Snapdoodle Toys is giving back! From Nov 23–30, shop at any Snapdoodle, say “Coe Elementary,” and they’ll donate 20% of your purchase right back to our school. 🎉
It’s an easy way to support Coe and snag some fun goodies along the way. Thanks for helping our Cougars shine!
Coe Cares Ballard Food Bank Food Drive Ends
Our Coe-mmunity is collecting non-perishable donations for the Ballard Food Bank. This is an important time to help due to the SNAP funding gap. You can donate money directly to help fill the biggest needs by visiting bit.ly/GiveToBFB
Ballard Food Bank is a vital community resource that supports Coe families facing food insecurity through their “Weekend Food for Kids” program.
You can find a list of the most needed food, hygiene, children’s and pet items on the Ballard Food Bank website.
Please send donations to school with your kids (they love carrying them into the atrium) in grocery bags OR bring your donation into the Coe office. Food donations will be collected in the atrium and delivered to Ballard Food Bank before the Thanksgiving break.
Please reach out to coecares@coepta.org with any questions and THANK YOU for your generosity.
For more details please visit coepta.org/coe-cares
Coe @ UW
UW vs. Purdue at 4pm
Join other Coe families in cheering on our Washington Huskies as they take on Purdue. More details at the purchase link!
Coe @ Kraken 🏒
Seattle Kraken vs. Columbus Blue Jackets
We hope you’ll come out to watch the Seattle Kraken take on the Columbus Blue Jackets, Tuesday November 11th at 7PM! For every ticket sold, a portion of the proceeds will be generously donated to support Coe!
Coe Cares Ballard Food Bank Food Drive
Ballard Food Bank
Food Drive
November 10 - November 21
Our Coe-mmunity is collecting non-perishable donations for the Ballard Food Bank. This is an important time to help due to the SNAP funding gap. You can donate money directly to help fill the biggest needs by visiting bit.ly/GiveToBFB
Ballard Food Bank is a vital community resource that supports Coe families facing food insecurity through their “Weekend Food for Kids” program.
You can find a list of the most needed food, hygiene, children’s and pet items on the Ballard Food Bank website.
Please send donations to school with your kids (they love carrying them into the atrium) in grocery bags OR bring your donation into the Coe office. Food donations will be collected in the atrium and delivered to Ballard Food Bank before the Thanksgiving break.
Please reach out to coecares@coepta.org with any questions and THANK YOU for your generosity.
For more details please visit coepta.org/coe-cares
Cougar Mountain Cookie Dough Sales Begin
Order cookie dough for family, friends and neighbors, by November 14, 2025! All proceeds from cookie dough sales by 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 11/14/25 & Delivery Date is 12/12/25
THANK YOU!
Event Lead Contact: Marlana Kohn
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.