Welcome to the Apollo PTA Website!

 We invite you to join Apollo Elementary PTA for 2021-2022

For Your Child!

WASHINGTON STATE PTA RECOGNIZES APOLLO ELEMENTARY WITH THE PLATINUM MEMBERSHIP GROWTH AWARD!
 
Apollo Elementary PTA has recently been recognized by Washington State PTA as a Platinum Membership Growth Award recipient! PTAs are presented with this award for enrolling at least 20% more members this year compared to last year. That means our PTA is growing! Thank you to everyone who has become a member so far this year: YOU are the reason our PTA achieved this award! If you haven’t yet signed up for a 2021-2022 PTA membership, please consider joining today! By doing so, you are demonstrating your support for our PTA and all it does for Apollo Elementary.

It’s time for another exciting school year to start and an important part of Apollo Elementary is our PTA.

Apollo Elementary’s PTA supports critical academic needs, is an active voice on decisions that impact your child’s health, safety and quality of education, and builds a stronger, more inclusive school community.

There is no wrong or right way to be involved – anything you can give, whether it’s time or money, will support your child’s potential. We invite you to join because we can do more together than apart. It only takes 5 minutes:

How to Join Apollo PTA?

NEW MEMBERS: To JOIN the Apollo PTA click HERE

RETURNING MEMBERS: To RENEW your PTA Membership, click HERE.

To DONATE an Apollo PTA Membership, email Membership@ApolloPTA.org.

 Click HERE to find more information about what joining the Apollo PTA means!

 

In an effort to keep our records current, Please be aware that any User that has not logged in since 7/31/2018 will need to create a new account. If you have any questions please email us at webmaster@apollopta.org

Apollo PTA Mission (家长老师会宗旨，Check HERE for other languages)

We currently have WhatApp and WeChat (微信群) Family Groups.

Please also check our Apollo PTA Newsletter for the most recent programs and events.

 

Join PTA Board Team

There are still some board positions open:

  • Non-Elected Positions Open:
    • Director of Fundraising
    • Director of Programs
    • Director of Volunteers
    • Chair of FACE
We are also looking for some individual program/event chair positions. Contact us if you are interested.

If you are interested in being part of the Apollo PTA Board for the 2021-22 school year, please send us an email at president@apollopta.org.

Apollo Playground Update
Thanks to your generous funds raised December 2019-May 2021, Apollo was able to gift the district $27,509.69.  Due to COVID, equipment price increases and such, it involved the district getting additional bids for playgrounds.  The good news is we are scheduled to have the old playground equipment removed during February's mid-winter break.  Depending on supply chain issues, we are hoping to have the new playground completed mid to late March 2022.  We are all so excited since this is many years in the making!  We will keep you updated on the progress of the playground as we get information from the district.  Thank you so much to all who believed and donated to this project!
Thanks, Kristi Hammond, Apollo PTA Alumna

LEVY 2022

Our current levy will expire December 31, 2022. The School Board approved to have the renewal levy on the ballot in April. Ballots will be due April 26th. This levy must pass in order to continue programs for our 2022-2023 school year and beyond (this is a 4-year levy, so will fund through 2026). What are School Levies? What is VIS? What does the Levy Pay For?

Click HERE for a list of what is funded by our local Issaquah School District Levies (see attached PDF on this email of page 12 with the programs listed).

The ISD Levy Development Committee is made up of representatives from every school, local business representatives, and community members are meeting from December 2021 to January 2022 to form a recommendation for a levy package for 2022 ballot measures. The committee will present its recommendation to Superintendent Ron Thiele, who will bring the final recommendation to the Issaquah School Board for approval at the Jan. 27, 2022 School Board Meeting. The Levy Development Committee will consider the proposed content, total cost and tax impact of three ballot measures: an Educational Programs and Operations Levy (formerly called the Maintenance and Operations Levy), a Capital (Technology and Critical Repairs) Levy, and a Transportation (Bus) Levy. Click HERE for information, agendas, notes and details.

Any comments, questions about the levy package, please encourage your community to email Levy2022@issaquah.wednet.edu. All comments will be shared with the committee members for discussion.

Register to Vote: https://kingcounty.gov/depts/elections/how-to-vote/register-to-vote.aspx

Apollo PTA FACE Winter Activity

Apollo PTA FACE invites ALL Apollo Rockets to our "Frosty Winter Activity"!

Create your own snowman or snowflakes or anything related to winter/snow.

Submit the picture to FACE@apollopta.org between now and 2/28 to enter a raffle drawing and win a gift card.

We will also post all your creative ideas on our website for everybody to review and vote for their favorites between 2/28 and 3/13. Winner will get a surprise treat from us.

Questions? Email: FACE@apollopta.org

Apollo PTA Talent Show

CONGRATULATIONS to 4th grade student, Iris Kim, for choosing our winning talent show theme! This year’s Apollo PTA Talent Show will be “My Universe”.

We are already feeling so inspired by this idea! Registration for this virtual talent show will open in February, so start brainstorming ideas for your act. More details coming soon!


Questions? Email talentshow@apollopta.org
APOLLO PTA READ AT HOME (RAH) IS BACK!
Apollo PTA is excited to announce that our Read at Home (RAH) program is BACK!!!!

Apollo students can earn books for reading at home! All you have to do is read 20/30 minutes a day and keep track of your reading minutes with our handy calendar form below.  Your reading can include RAZ-Kids, Tumble Books, reading to self, reading to a buddy, or having an adult read to you. When you mission is complete and you have reached your goal, turn your calendar in to your teacher to earn your reward from the PTA by Feb. 11th, 2022.

Slide into Reading Winter Challenge Minutes Calendar Form:

More detailed information? Click HERE.

Questions? Contact rah@apollopta.org

APOLLO FAMILY NEEDS SURVEY

Hello, Apollo Families! Supporting our Apollo families is important to us and we would love to know more from you the resources you may need. This survey (https://bit.ly/3EM3PAP) will be used to inform family outreach, access to resources, and school to family connection and education. https://bit.ly/3EM3PAP
Please reach out to Sydney Hall (school counselor, halls@issaquah.wednet.edu) or Ina Ghangurde (family liaison, ghangurdei@issaquah.wednet.edu) with any questions or assistance!
 
¡Hola, familias de Apollo! Apoyar a nuestras familias de Apollo es importante para nosotros y nos encantaría saber más sobre los recursos que pueda necesitar. Esta encuesta se utilizará para informar acerca del alcance familiar, el acceso a los recursos y la conexión y educación de la escuela a la familia. https://bit.ly/3EM3PAP
Comuníquese con Sydney Hall (consejero escolar, halls@issaquah.wednet.edu) o Ina Ghangurde (enlace familiar, ghangurdei@issaquah.wednet.edu) si tiene alguna pregunta o ayuda.

 

Apollo PTA Reflection 2021-22

 
Congratulations to the Finalists that will be moving on to the District Level: 
 
Clara Strub, 
Elise Low, 
Jesse Fernandez, 
Caden Chen, 
Cindy Bian, 
Hairuo Bao, 
Iris Kim, 
Anisha Arasu. 
Adi Patel
Iris Assareh, 
Rajeev Donohoe, 
Derek Byun, 
Hishaam Makhadoomi
Logan Bracken, 
Olivia Mole, 
Colin Tsu
Alana O'Brien, 
Aaron Malikkal, 
Johnny Heldstab, 
Wyatt Lyons, 
Jack Bogatz, 
Bolurin Sobowale
 
Congratualtion to this year's HONORABLE MENTIONS: 
Eleena Ling,
Vihaan Roshan, 
Eric Yang, 
Marcus Law, 
Tyson Fernandez, 
Jiaen Hannah Chen, 
Naiya Fullerton
 
 
 

Math Challenge Tournament 2021

Registration OPENS NOW

Apollo PTA will again host the Math Challenge Tournament 2021 this year! It will be held online on Saturday, December 11, 2021. 

The 3-digit code for Apollo Elementary is: 211. Please include this code in your registration!!!!!

Registration Link: Click Here,

All registered students can start the test anytime between 10am – 5pm on Dec 11.  Once students have started the test, they have one hour to complete the test in one sitting. 

To uphold the integrity of the tournament, the test questions and answers won't be released to registered students until after the tournament has concluded and all registered students have completed the test.  the test questions and answers will be released on December 13th.

Check HERE for details.

Questions? Please email MIA@apollopta.org

 

PTA FACE Fall Art Contest

Apollo PTA FACE Team completed the raffle drawing and got three raffle winners:
  1.  Paxton G. (1st, Boyd/R. Wall)
  2. Owen B. (1st, Naab)
  3. Lucy T. (3rd, Corbett)

“Vote for Favorite" winner:

  • Elise L. (2nd)
  • Delilah N. (5th)

Congratulations to the above winners and they each will get a special treat.

For all the participants, we will provide a small treat for each of you as well!!!


Thank you so much for your participation! We appreciate your continuously support to our school and PTA.

Questions? FACE@apollopta.org

 

Apollo Spiritwear

 

Apollo Elementary Spiritwear is OPEN!!!

Our new sportswear shop is open year round with fast turn around times. Head over to our new spiritwear shop to order your Rocket Gear including tshirts, sweats and more for everyone in the family!  
 
 
Questions? Contact spiritwear@apollopta.org

 

 

Math In Action Enrichment Program

The Math Challenge 2021-2022 will start at the end of September!

Fill the online participation form today!!

The deadline to submit the online form is 9/26/2021.

Everyone who choose to participate will receive emails with their online work login information and challenge available information. 

Visit http://apollopta.ourschoolpages.com/Page/Programs/Math%20in%20Action for program details and how to participate.

Contact for questions: MIA@apollopta.org

 

Kindergarten Facebook Group

Please join our Kindergarten 2021-2022 Facebook Group:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/315697636712762

There will be lots of useful information regarding play dates, school, programs and events.

 

 

School Supplies Lists

Want to Shop Your school supplies?

Check HERE for 2021-2022 General School Supplies List (KG - 5th Grade).

For MERLIN classes supplies list:

Questions? Send us Email.

We welcome all Apollo parents to attend our PTA general meetings. We will have 4 General Membership meetings per year for all parents to attend. All General Meetings this year will be virtual. 

Please click here to find meeting links and documents. 

  • September 29, 2021, 6:30 PM
  • February 2, 2022, 6:30 PM
  • April 27, 2022, 6:30 PM
  • June 8, 2022, 6:30 PM

 

 

 

NEED HELP SHOPPING FOR GIFT FOR TEACHERS AND STAFFS?

CLICK HERE TO FIND THE STAFF'S FAVORITE THINGS LIST COMPILED BY THE Apollo PTA. We recommend that parents to keep the gifts digital. Not all teachers are at Apollo daily and due to COVID concerns many teachers ans staff would prefer digital/emailed gifts. Please contact teachers directly for other arrangements. 

 

With room for every WOW at Apollo PTA, please click HERE to see where you can help. Volunteer once a year, once a month or once a week. Everything and anything makes a difference for our kids.  

Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities

 

Please Remember:
If you're planning to help out in the classroom or with any of the fun PTA activities this year, there's a registration process for the entire Issaquah School District. All volunteers must complete the District's online application and background check. 
 

 

Bell Schedule for the 2020-2021 School Year

Bell Times Regular Wednesday Early Release
General 9:15am - 3:40pm 9:15am - 1:30pm 9:15am - 11:45
Half-Day Kindergarten 9:15am - 12:15pm 9:15am - 12:15pm 9:15am - 11:45

 

 

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Martin Luther King Jr. Day - No School
Martin Luther King Jr. Day - No School
Date:
Monday, January 17
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Teacher Work Day - No School
Teacher Work Day - No School
Date:
Friday, January 28
6:00p Apollo's Got Talent Variety Show.
Apollo's Got Talent Variety Show.
Date:
Friday, January 28
Time:
6:00p - 8:00p
View in Outlook or Google Calendar      See full calendar
Introduction of Apollo School Counselor & PBSES Coach

In 9/29/2021 PTA General Membership meeting, Apollo School Counselor Sydney Hall and PBSES Coach Stephanie Wallace gave a presentation to introduce their roles inside school and what their daily work looks like. Please check the presentation here for more details and their contact information.

Posted September 30, 2021 by Chengwen Ni
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