2017-2018 School News
September General Membership Meeting Recap
On September 26, 2017 we held our first General Membership Meeting of the year. We had 18 guests present, thank you everyone who attended! For those who could not attend, here is a quick overview. During the meeting Mr. Madigan spoke about how the school is using PBIS: Positive Behavior Interventions and Support. You can…
There’s still time to enter the Reflections arts competition
Your student can submit one piece of artwork for each category of their choosing: Literature, Music Composition, Film/Video, Dance Choreography, Visual Arts (2D/3D) or photography. For official rules, please refer to WSPTA Reflections page https://www.wastatepta.org/events-programs/reflections/. Entries will be critiqued against others in the same art category and grade division. Up to half of the…
2017 Legislative Assembly Issues Survey
PTA works in classrooms and communities, but we also advocate to decision-makers, locally and in Olympia, for the well-being and education of all children. During the annual Legislative Assembly, delegates decide the public policy positions that guide state and local advocacy work for Washington State PTA and its associated local PTAs and Councils. Your responses…
September 2017 Featured Volunteer of the Month: Karen Wright!
Classroom Gifts and so much more!
Friendly Reminder: Parking at Stillwater Evening Events
Hello Stillwater Community, We are sending this message as a friendly reminder, now that school has started back up and we are planning so many incredible events this year. One of our biggest events of the year is tomorrow evening, our Back to School BBQ. This is an event we love to hold to celebrate…
September Newsletter
PTSA Pottery Paint Night Pre-Orders OPEN NOW
Back to School BBQ, Sept 22 – PRE ORDER Meals
Stillwater Elementary Playground Friday, September 22nd, 5:30 – 8 PM BBQ – Hamburger, hot dog, and garden burger meal packages can be preordered (click read more to order online). Order by Sept. 19th to receive the pre-order discount. Prices at the door will be higher and while supplies last. We will also have a Bake Sale,…
The Madigan’s Memo, Sept 2017
For the past 10 years or so, we have heard a lot of talk about the power of a growth mindset as it relates to student learning and achievement. What a student feels about learning and their acceptance of challenges directly impacts effort and achievement. A growth mindset is the belief that intelligence can be…