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Upcoming Events

 

Date Event Time
Aug. 25 Kinder Kickoff 5 pm
Aug. 26 Meet the Teacher & PTA 10-11:30 am
Aug. 27 First Day of School for 1st-5th Grade 9:15 am
Sep. 1 First Day of School for Kindergarten and Tears & Cheers 9:15 am
Sep. 7 Labor Day Holiday (No School)  

 

 
Welcome from Your PTA Presidents


Dear Apollo Families,

Welcome to a new school year! We are excited and honored to serve together as your Apollo Elementary PTA Presidents for the 2026-2027 school year. 

Our PTA is all about bringing families, teachers, staff, and our community together to create meaningful experiences for every Apollo student. Whether you're returning to Apollo or joining our community for the first time, we hope you'll find ways to connect, participate, and make new memories with us this year.

We have an exciting year ahead filled with family events, programs, volunteer opportunities, and so much more. We encourage you to join or renew your PTA membership, get involved when you can, and stay connected throughout the year.

We look forward to working alongside all of you as we continue Launching Success Together! 🚀

Warmly,
Rachel Mancia-Moreno & Michelle Kauffman
Apollo Elementary PTA Presidents  
 

Volunteer at Apollo 🚀

 

The 2026-2027 Volunteer Application is open, and we need YOU! 
 
 
 

 Apollo PTA Board 2026-2027

 

Co-Presidents: Michelle Kauffman & Rachel Mancia-Moreno

Secretary: Isabel Van Wyk

Treasurer: Haya Dredge

 

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.

Meet the Teacher and PTA

August 26, 10-11:30am

 

Posted August 12, 2026
Kindergarten Tears and Cheers

September 1, 9am

 

Posted August 12, 2026
Volunteer to be an Art Docent

Posted August 23, 2026
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Opportunities Timeframe Questions? Needed
Outreach (Co-Chair)
Leads food, clothing, and supply drives, and manages snack and weekend meal programs.
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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 0 / 2
PTA Board (Vice President)
A high visibility and influential role assisting Co-Presidents overseeing the PTA. Vice President also stands in when the President(s) cannot be present for various meetings.
PTA Board (Vice President) 		- Email 0 / 2
Membership (Chairs)
Promotes PTA membership, manages member database, and coordinates with WA State PTA (especially busy in Sept).
Membership (Chairs) 		- Email 0 / 2
PTA Board (Co-Director of Communications)
Helps oversee all PTA communications, including newsletters, website, email, and social media.
PTA Board (Co-Director of Communications) 		- Email 0 / 1
Fall Fundraiser (Committee)
Helps plan and promote the Fall Fundraising campaign.
Fall Fundraiser (Committee) 		- Email 0 / 1
Math in Action (Committee)
Prepares digital worksheets, manages student tracking, and prize distribution.
Math in Action (Committee) 		- Email 0 / 2
PTA Board (Director of Events)
Helps plan and execute school-wide events, such as Back-to-School and Spring events.
PTA Board (Director of Events) 		- Email 0 / 1
PTA Board (Director of Fundraising)
Leads major fundraising campaigns like Rocket Boost and Ready, Set, Rocket! Fun Run.
PTA Board (Director of Fundraising) 		- Email 0 / 1
PTA Board (Director of Volunteers)
Recruits and organizes volunteers for PTA programs and events.
PTA Board (Director of Volunteers) 		- Email 0 / 1
Reflections & Family Art Night (Committee)
Manages National PTA Art Program entries and judging (Sept–Nov, 10–15 hours).
Reflections & Family Art Night (Committee) 		- Email 0 / 2
Advocacy (Chair)
Represents Apollo PTA at Legislative Assembly and Focus Day to support education funding (Oct/Feb events).
Advocacy (Chair) 		- Email 0 / 2
Multicultural Night (Committee)
Organize booths and performances to celebrate Apollo’s cultural diversity (May event).
Multicultural Night (Committee) 		- Email 0 / 2
Yearbooks (Committee)
Join the yearbook committee! We need one more person to help: Editor: Designs and proofs layout Communications: Manages sales and sponsors (1 hr/month) Liaison: Gathers photos from staff (60–90 min/month, busier Feb–Apr) Photographer: Provides event photography support
Yearbooks (Committee) 		- Email 0 / 1
Apollo Talent Show (Committee)
Manages auditions, rehearsals, and performances for the Talent Show (Jan–Mar).
Apollo Talent Show (Committee) 		- Email 0 / 3