Members Pass Revised Budget, Funding Areas Highly Important for School!

 

Last Friday lunchtime, we held our PTSA Winter General Membership Meeting (GMM) online. This timeslot was chosen based on feedback from families that it was more attainable for many parents who are busy with family activities after school hours. While no timeslot is ever perfect for all schedules, we decided to try it, and we had nearly 30 parents and staff in attendance - the largest stand-alone GMM participation we've ever had. We are so grateful for the strong support from our community!

 

One of the most important highlights of the meeting was the approval of the revised PTSA budget. The updated budget reflects careful planning and a strong commitment to supporting our students, teachers, and school programs. Its passage is a truly meaningful win for the entire school community, ensuring that key initiatives, events, and resources will continue to be funded throughout the year, including:

  • Emergency preparedness supplies
  • Sensory room and other special needs supplies
  • Kindergarten support (including field trip bussing and art supplies)
  • 5th Grade day camp
  • Whole school assembly (e.g. anti-bullying)
  • Low income and counselling support
  • Social-emotional support
  • Dance education
  • STEAM enrichment
  • Other (credit card processing fees, school and teacher support)

Thank you to everyone who took the time to attend and support our PTSA in passing the budget. Your involvement makes a meaningful difference in supporting our school community!

 

Winter 2026 General Membership Summary Draft Meeting Minutes & Slides

 

 

  

 

 

 

Alcott Spelling Bee Championship

 

On Friday, the PTSA-sponsored Scripps National Spelling Bee championship took place at the Alcott Library. Ten finalists - two from each grade, 1 through 5 - advanced to the finals from a field of more than 40 students. All competed valiantly, and in the end, Eyan Haque emerged victorious, earning the championship title. Congratulations to all of our bright students who competed in this exciting event!

 

Our kindergarteners also participated in non-competitive rounds and did an amazing job. It’s wonderful to see so many young spelling enthusiasts thriving in our school!

 

A very special thank you to Mrs. Van Bishler for serving as the pronouncer, and to Aloka Parson and Chris Jung for serving as judges. This event could not have been possible without our amazing Spelling Bee Lead, Devina Agarwal Saraogi! 

 

 

 

 

Spelling Bee Championship Finalists and Winner

 

Kindergarten

Sruthi Nidadavolu (Teacher: Mrs. Tracy Schmitt)  

Sai Srinita Koppunur (Teacher: Mrs. Molly Bair)  

Pranit Saraogi (Teacher: Mrs. Dyan Van Bisler)  

 

Grade 1

Ayush Jain (Teacher: Mrs. Mia Malcolm)  

Surbhi Mohanty (Teacher: Mrs. Amy Hart)  

 

Grade 2

Percy Bhesania (Teacher: Mrs. Becca Thomas)  

Krishna Anand (Teacher: Mrs. Artemis Ashe)  

 

Grade 3

Lisa Korotkova  (Teacher: Mrs. Artemis Ashe)  

Reethi Nagarahalli (Teacher: Mrs. Artemis Ashe)  

 

Grade 4

Sparsh Jambhekar (Teacher: Mrs. Fareeha Nasir)  

*Eyan Haque (Teacher: Mr. Jon Brewer)  

 

Grade 5

Aarush Sharma (Teacher: Mrs. Cindy Lynch)  

Esha Joshi (Teacher: Mrs. Cindy Lynch)  

 

*Champion: Eyan Haque

 

 

What's Next?

School Spelling Bee Champion may participate at Regional Bee Level

Competition Name: Regional Spelling Bee of King and Snohomish County

Competition Date: 03/29/2026 01:00 PM (PT)

Competition Location: Town Hall Seattle 1119 8th Ave Seattle, WA 98101

 

 

 

 

 

National Math Challenge Tournament at Alcott

 

Great news for our young problem-solvers! The Math Challenge Tournament is happening in person at Alcott this year!

 

📅 Date: Wednesday, April 1st, 2026, at 5:00-6:15 pm

 

📍 Location: Louisa May Alcott Elementary (on campus)

 

👦👧 Who: Open to all Alcott students in Grades 1*–5

*1st Grade students take the Grade 2 Division 2 test.

 

🗓 Registration window: Jan 15th – March 6th, 2026

 

💳 Fees: Math Challenge has a standard registration fee set by the organization of $26 per student.

 

Register here: https://ellipsisacademy.as.me/?appointmentType=87602316 

 

Please contact the Math Club at Alcott mathclub@AlcottPTSA.org with any questions.

 

 

 

 

Math Challenge

 

Math Challenge #10 is available through February 20th. It can be accessed and submitted using the buttons below. Good luck!

 

Kinder & First Grade: solve at least 3 problems.

Second & Third Grade: solve at least 7 problems.

Fourth Grade and above: solve at least 12 problems.

 

For questions related to Louisa May Alcott Math Challenge, please contact chairperson - Rekha Seshadrinathan at mathclub@alcottptsa.org

 

 

Math Challenge #10

 

 

Submit Answers Here

 

 

 

 

 

New Alcott Building - Construction Information Night

 

The 2024 Building Excellence Capital Construction Levy was approved by voters in November 2024 and includes the rebuilding and enlargement of Alcott Elementary School.

 

The rebuild project is currently in the design and permitting phase. Construction for these projects typically begins in the spring/summer prior to the completion date, with the estimated completion date currently set for 2027.

 

Alcott will be hosting representatives from LWSD in the library for an open house on Thursday March 12th at 5:00 pm to showcase the plans for the new building. Please come along with any questions and to see the plans for the new school building!

 

 

 
Incoming Kindergarteners 2026-2027

Registration and School Tour

 

Do you have an incoming Kindergartener, or know a family with an incoming Kindergartener? If so, please spread the word that registration is now open for the next school year (2026-2027).

 

Alcott will be holding two events for incoming Kindergarten families, on February 26th and March 12th at 4:15-4:45 pm, offering a chance to meet staff and other Kindergarten families for a chat and school tour. 

 

Please begin/complete registration online prior to the event. Help us to ensure balanced class sizes and adequate teachers and staff by registering before the priority registration deadline of March 3rd, 2026. 

 

https://www.lwsd.org/students-families/families/registration

 

 

 

 

 

Evergreen Middle School PTSA is excited to invite families to join them for EMS Beautification Day, a volunteer event focused on making their campus an even more welcoming space for students and staff.
 
🦅 EMS Beautification Day
📅 Saturday, March 28, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Evergreen Middle School
 
This event is open to families, students, and volunteers from other schools who would like to lend a hand. Projects will include campus clean-up, planting, and general beautification. Whether you’re able to help for the full event or just an hour, your support is greatly appreciated.
 
No special skills are needed—just a willingness to help and a love for supporting our school community. Volunteer sign-up details can be found by scanning the QR code on the flyer or here:  Evergreen Middle School PTSA - EMS Beautification Day - March 28th, 2026
 
 

      

 

Any 3rd - 5th grade Alcott student is welcome to come join us for competitive Speed Stacking.  Students learned the basics of speed stacking in PE class but here is an opportunity to further develop those skills.  Participants will learn different competition stacks and practice timing themselves.  We will also make relay teams that compete against each other.  At the end of the season we will have a tournament in the afternoon that parents and siblings can come and watch.


Some students have their own set of cups, but anyone who needs a set will be allowed  to borrow a set to take home for practice.

When: Tuesday mornings (8:20 - 9:05am)
- Check-in begins at 8:20am

 

Dates: February 3rd - April 7th

Where: 
- Check-in: Small Gym

Who: 3rd - 5th Graders

Cost: Free 

Click Here to Register!