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Upcoming Events

 

Date Event Time
Oct. 26-30 Fall Book Fair All day
Oct. 30 Costume Day All day
Nov. 3 Picture Retake All day
Nov. 4 Staff Appreciation | Soup Day All day
Nov. 4-5 Teacher Conferences (Schedule with teachers)
Nov. 6 Spirit Day: Celebrate Veterans All day
Nov. 13 Family Yoga Night 6:30-7:30 pm

 

ROCKET BOOST 🚀

Fall Fundraiser 2026 

 

 

 Apollo PTA Board 2026-2027

 

Co-Presidents: Michelle Kauffman & Rachel Mancia-Moreno

Secretary: Isabel Van Wyk

Treasurer: Alecia Hawthorne-Heyel

 

Co-Director of Events: Kristi Geissler

Director of Fundraising: Alecia Hawthorne-Heyel

Director of Volunteers: Rachel Larsen

 

Visit https://apollopta.org/Page/Pta/BoardMembers to see additional open positions.

Picture Retake

November 3

Staff Appreciation | Soup Day

November 4

Posted October 23, 2026
Spirit Day: Celebrate Veterans

November 6

Math in Action

The Math in Action Program is Back!

 

Posted October 30, 2026
Family Yoga Night

November 13

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Opportunities Timeframe Questions? Needed
Outreach (Chairs)
Leads food, clothing, and supply drives, and manages snack and weekend meal programs.
Outreach (Chairs) 		- Email 0 / 2  Sign up
PTA Board (Co-Director of Programs)
Supports and coaches leads for programs, such as Yearbook, Math in Action, and Read at Home.
PTA Board (Co-Director of Programs) 		- Email 1 / 2
Art Docent (Co-Chair)
Coordinate volunteer-led monthly art lessons using provided curriculum and training. Train with outgoing Art Docent Chair Jessica Braswell.
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Membership (Chairs)
Promotes PTA membership, manages member database, and coordinates with WA State PTA (especially busy in Sept).
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PTA Board (Co-Director of Communications)
Helps oversee all PTA communications, including newsletters, website, email, and social media.
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PTA Board (Co-Director of Events)
Helps plan and execute school-wide events, such as Back-to-School and Spring events.
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PTA Board (Co-Director of Fundraising)
Leads major fundraising campaigns like Rocket Boost and Ready, Set, Rocket! Fun Run.
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Fall Fundraiser (Committee)
Helps plan and promote the Fall Fundraising campaign.
Fall Fundraiser (Committee) 		- Email 0 / 1  Sign up
Art Docent (Volunteers)
Art Docent volunteers lead art class once a month or per teacher request. We want our Apollo kids to learn to LOVE art too!
Art Docent (Volunteers) 		- Email 5 / Several  Sign up
Multicultural Night (Committee)
Organize booths and performances to celebrate Apollo’s cultural diversity (May event).
Multicultural Night (Committee) 		- Email 1 / 2  Sign up
Talent Show (Committee)
Manages auditions, rehearsals, and performances for the Talent Show (Jan–Mar).
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Fall Book Fair
Fall Book Fair
Date:
Mon 10/26 - Fri 10/30
https://apollopta.org/Article/View/Fall-Book-Fair
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Fall Book Fair
Fall Book Fair
Date:
Mon 10/26 - Fri 10/30
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Spirit Day: Rocket Day
Spirit Day: Rocket Day
Date:
Tuesday, October 27
https://apollopta.org/Article/View/Spirit-Day-Rocket-Day

In celebration of exceeding our Fall Fundraiser goals, we will have a Rocket Spirit Day!
Come to school dressed in Apollo Rocket T-shirts, Apollo’s color (red), or any space-themed piece of clothing!
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Fall Book Fair
Fall Book Fair
Date:
Mon 10/26 - Fri 10/30
https://apollopta.org/Article/View/Fall-Book-Fair
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4:00p Fall Book Fair: After-School Hours
Fall Book Fair: After-School Hours
Date:
Wednesday, October 28
Time:
4:00p - 5:30p
Where:
Apollo Library
https://apollopta.ourschoolpages.com/Page/Programs/Book%20Fair
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Fall Book Fair
Fall Book Fair
Date:
Mon 10/26 - Fri 10/30
https://apollopta.org/Article/View/Fall-Book-Fair
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Fall Book Fair
Fall Book Fair
Date:
Mon 10/26 - Fri 10/30
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Costume Day
Costume Day
Date:
Friday, October 30
Come to school dressed in a costume!

Special Requirements for a School-Appropriate Costume:

- No masks
- No face paint
- No inflatable costumes
- No props to go with your costume (For example: no weapons, wands, broomsticks)
- Must wear shoes for PE and recess

https://apollopta.ourschoolpages.com/Article/View/Costume-Day
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Picture Retake 📸
Picture Retake 📸
Date:
Tuesday, November 3
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Staff Appreciation | Soup Day 🥣
Staff Appreciation | Soup Day 🥣
Date:
Wednesday, November 4
https://apollopta.org/Article/View/Staff-Appreciation-Soup-Day
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Teacher Conferences (No School)
Teacher Conferences (No School)
Date:
Wed 11/4 - Thu 11/5
Parent-teacher conferences are arranged directly with teachers. Contact your child's teacher for more information!
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Teacher Conferences (No School)
Teacher Conferences (No School)
Date:
Wed 11/4 - Thu 11/5
Parent-teacher conferences are arranged directly with teachers. Contact your child's teacher for more information!
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Math in Action | Math Challenge 2 Due
Math in Action | Math Challenge 2 Due
Date:
Thursday, November 5
Math in Action | Math Challenge 2 Due

https://apollopta.ourschoolpages.com/Page/Programs/Math%20in%20Action
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Spirit Day: Celebrate Veterans 🇺🇸
Spirit Day: Celebrate Veterans 🇺🇸
Date:
Friday, November 6
https://apollopta.org/Article/View/Spirit-Day-Celebrate-Veterans

Wear red, white, and/or blue to honor our veterans!
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