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PTA Meeting | Curriculum Night | September 25, 2025

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You are the PTA!

The PTA is all of us parents and teachers working together to benefit Seahawks.

Jump in to any initiative you would like to see happen! If you can’t donate time,

consider making a tax-deductible contribution.

Leadership (this is a shortlist, check out all these hand-raisers):

  • President - Scarlett Coley
  • Vice President - Elizabeth Zander
  • Treasurer - Clay Harris Vote today
  • Board Members at Large - Kathryn Jagoda, Thannie Locklear, Karen Gilmore Vote today
  • Secretary - Keith Starr Vote today

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The PTA Supports ALL This and MORE!!

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Housekeeping…very important!

  • Approve Minutes from September 3rd

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  • Vote in the following people:
    • Treasurer - Clay Harris
    • Secretary - Keith Starr
    • Board Members at Large - Kathryn Jagoda, Thannie Locklear, Karen Gilmore

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  • Vote on 2025-26 Budget: www.seawellpta.com/budget
    • Represents increased simplicity, transparency, and working with aligned goals
    • Outlines staff & program support
    • Outlines missions & events
    • Showcases deficit and need for fundraising support

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Ways to Be Informed

ROOM PARENT�MESSAGES

PRINCIPAL’S PEEK�AT THE WEEK MESSAGE

FACEBOOK/SEAWELLPTA

WWW.SEAWELLPTA.COM

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Fall Family Portraits - Oct 4 and Nov 9

Book: seawellpta.com/photos

$40 session fee supports our schools programs & staff, as outlined in the budget.

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Family Outreach Team (FORT)- Oct drive!

First event of the year–Trick or Treat food and toiletries drive!

We need neighborhood volunteers to pass out flyers (~10/18) and collect donations (~10/25)! Donations help Seawell families �& PORCH.

Email cara_mcd@hotmail.com or stop by & say hi after tonight’s meeting!

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bit.ly/bfpd2025

bit.ly/bake2025

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Room Parents & Guardians

Help ensure a successful & fun year for your kid/s:

  • Connect with Teachers
  • Connect with Fellow Parents
  • Support the Classroom Experience
  • Celebrate & Appreciate

Some classrooms still need Room Parents! Learn more: seawellpta.com/enrichments/room-parents

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Critter Corner

The Critter Corner has been run by Seawell parents since 1992. Volunteers needed every day, 365 days per year�(no minimum or set commitments).

The goats, chickens, ducks, and rabbits would love �to meet your family! Email with any questions! crittercorner@seawellpta.com

UPDATES: painted the fence, painted the outdoor coop, painted the water box. Need stall mats because wetness �is causing hoof rot. Any volunteers to purchase or install?

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Our Learning Garden

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Math Olympiads

  • Math Olympiads is a math problem solving contest for elementary and middle school students
  • Seawell’s team is open to interested 4th & 5th Graders
    • Team size: 25 students (priority given to 5th graders)
    • Schedule: after school on Thursdays November-March
    • Fee: $30 (scholarships available; includes Math Olympiads t-shirt!)
  • Volunteer-driven: participating families are expected to help facilitate practice sessions, proctor contest sessions, and provide snacks and materials
  • Registration info on PTA website, or email mathclub@seawellPTA.com

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