HTPTA February General Membership Meeting
2024-02-13 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Highland Terrace Library, 100 N 160th St, Shoreline, WA, 98133
Join us for HTPTA’s February General Membership meeting in the Highland Terrace Library.

Stronger Together Parent Group Meeting
2024-02-26 18:30 - 20:00 | Shoreline Center, 18560 1st Ave NE, Shoreline, WA, 98155
A free and welcoming group for any parent or guardian in the Shoreline School District, organized by Shoreline PTA Council’s Mental Health Committee.
We meet in an open and safe space to connect with each other, share wisdom, struggles, information, and grow together with compassion and kindness. Meetings are facilitated by a local parent and do not provide professional advice.
Light refreshments provided.
Meetings are held at The WORKS office, located on the north side of the Shoreline Center.
Meeting dates:

Monday, November 27, 6:30-8:00pm
Monday, January 22, 6:30-8:00pm
Monday, February 26, 6:30-8:00pm

Support Staff Appreciation Week
2024-03-11 - 2024-03-15 | Highland Terrace Elementary, 100 N 160th St, Shoreline, WA, 98133
Let’s celebrate our amazing paraeducators, student supervisors, custodians, office staff, library techs, nurses, bus drivers, food service workers, and other staff that help keep our school running smoothly.
Students and families are encouraged to send a note or pass on a word of thanks this week to members of our amazing support staff at Highland Terrace.

Skate Night
2024-03-15 17:00 - 19:00 | Lynnwood Bowl & Skate, 6210 200th St SW, Lynnwood, Washington, 98036
It’s skate night time! Join us for a night of skating and hanging with other HT families. It’s always a huge hit, everyone has a blast at skate night.
Cost is $10 per skater, which includes admission and skate rental. $4 extra for rollerblades. No admission cost if you’re not skating.

HTPTA March Board Meeting
2024-03-19 18:30 - 20:00 | Highland Terrace Library, 100 N 160th St, Shoreline, WA, 98133
All are welcome to join us at HTPTA’s March Board meeting on Tuesday, March 19 in the Highland Terrace Library.

Stronger Together Parent Group Meeting
2024-03-26 18:30 - 20:00, 2024-04-30 18:30 - 20:00 | Shoreline Center, 18560 1st Ave NE, Shoreline, WA, 98155
A free and welcoming group for any parent or guardian in the Shoreline School District, organized by Shoreline PTA Council’s Mental Health Committee.
We meet in an open and safe space to connect with each other, share wisdom, struggles, information, and grow together with compassion and kindness. Meetings are facilitated by a local parent and do not provide professional advice.
Light refreshments provided.
Meetings are held at The WORKS office, located on the north side of the Shoreline Center.

Read-a-Thon & Community Read
2024-04-01 - 2024-04-12 | Highland Terrace Elementary, 100 N 160th St, Shoreline, WA, 98133
Read-a-Thon is an opportunity for students to celebrate reading while raising funds for PTA-sponsored programs and projects at Highland Terrace. This is our largest annual fundraiser for the PTA and your support is important! Check out the Read-a-Thon page to get a feel for what it’s all about. More details for Read-a-Thon 2024 coming soon.
This year HT PTA is excited to bring back Community Read! Students, families, and staff will read A Boy Called Bat by Elana K. Arnold together during Read-a-Thon. All students will receive a copy of the book to read and keep. Check out the Community Read 2024 page for all the details.

Virtual Story Night
2024-04-02 18:30 - 19:30 | Zoom
As part of Community Read, HT families are invited to join our community on Zoom for Virtual Story Night on Tuesday, April 2nd. We’ll read a chapter from A Boy Called Bat together in both English and Spanish, as well as share another elementary-level book from Elana K. Arnold, What Riley Wore. We’ll also get to hear more from our school counselor about autism.
Click here to join Virtual Story Night

Family Bowling Night
2024-04-15 18:00 - 20:00 | Spin Alley Bowling Center, 1430 NW Richmond Beach Rd, Shoreline, WA, 98177
Skate Night was fun…now are you ready to bowl? Bring the family for another night of Highland Terrance community fun! No RSVP needed, just show up ready to roll. See you there!
Spin Alley has food and drink available for purchase.

HTPTA April General Membership Meeting
2024-04-16 18:30 - 20:00 | Spiro’s Pizza & Pasta, 18411 Aurora Ave, Shoreline, WA, 98133
Please join us at Spiro’s for HT PTA’s final General Membership meeting of the school year. PTA will provide pizza, salad, and non-alcoholic beverages.
If you’ve been at all curious about PTA, this is a great opportunity to get a peek into how it all works. Come learn how you can get involved in ways large and small next school year.
On the agenda:

Read-A-Thon report
Auction update
Voting for 2024-25 Executive members – Co-presidents, VP of Student Affairs, Secretary
And plenty more!

HT Night @ Everett Aquasox Baseball
2024-05-04 19:05 - 22:30 | Funko Field, 3900 Broadway, Everett, WA, 98201
Join us for an HT outing at the ballpark! The Everett Aquasox are offering HT families discounted tickets to Star Wars Night on May 4.
Get tickets here
Enjoy a pre- and post-game Star Wars show and take photos with some of your favorite characters on the concourse throughout the game. After the game the fun continues with a fireworks show set to music from Star Wars.
The team will be wearing special Star Wars uniforms and concessions will feature special Star Wars food and drinks. Free parking in the south lot.
First pitch is at 7:05pm.

Teacher Appreciation Week
2024-05-06 - 2024-05-10 | Highland Terrace Elementary, 100 N 160th St, Shoreline, WA, 98133
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 6–10. Below are ideas for celebrating all of our wonderful HT educators throughout the week. Look for an email from your room parent for specific ideas and suggestions for your student’s classroom teacher.
Monday May 6: Parent Thank You Day
Send a personal note about something you appreciate about your teachers and what they have accomplished with your student.
Tuesday May 7: Flower Day
Send your student to school with a flower (real or handmade) to give to teacher(s). They will all be put in a vase and will make a beautiful bouquet to have for the rest of the week.
Wednesday May 8: Gift Card Day
Send a physical gift card of any size to school with your student or email a virtual gift card. Many room parents are pooling funds to put together a class gift for this day–check the email from your room parent for details.
Thursday May 9: Student Thank You Day
Have your student write a Thank You note to their teacher(s) and send them to school with your child. What is their favorite part of class? How does their teacher help them best?
Friday May 10: Special Treat Day
Bring your teacher’s favorite treats to class.

Highland Terrace Auction
2024-05-18 18:30 - 21:30 | Innis Arden Clubhouse, 1430 NW 188th St, Shoreline, WA, 98177
We’re holding an auction to raise money for before and after school enrichment programs as well as a new playground that will be ADA accessible for all students to enjoy. There will be a silent auction, raffle, and paddle raise.
Tickets are on sale now! Includes admission, food, dessert, and 1 drink voucher. Buy today to secure the early bird price of $40. Tickets will be $50 starting 4/1.
Get auction tickets >
Contact HTPTAauction@gmail.com to get involved or to reach the auction committee.

HTPTA May Board Meeting
2024-05-21 18:30 - 20:00 | Highland Terrace Library, 100 N 160th St, Shoreline, WA, 98133
All are welcome to join us at HTPTA’s May Board meeting on Tuesday, May 21 in the Highland Terrace Library.

Science Night
2024-05-23 18:30 - 20:00 | Highland Terrace Elementary, 100 N 160th St, Shoreline, WA, 98133
Science Night 2024 is Thursday, May 23.
Science Night is one of Highland Terrace’s biggest annual events featuring exhibits and activities from local organizations and student groups. This year we have 19 exhibitors including an outdoor petting zoo, live reptiles, robots, crafts, interactive activities, and more!
The event begins at 6:30pm with a soft opening at 6pm for families who would benefit from a smaller crowd.
We need a few volunteers to help on the evening of the event. Dinner is provided! Sign up to volunteer
See the Science Night page for complete details.

Family Movie Night: Beethoven
2024-06-07 18:15 - 20:00 | Highland Terrace Gym, 100 N 160th St, Shoreline, WA, 98133
It’s movie night at HT on Friday, June 7. We’ll be showing a 90s family classic, Beethoven. Bring your beach chairs, blankets, and pillows for a movie with your friends. We’ll bring the popcorn!
Doors open at 6:15pm. Movie begins at 6:30pm.
Hope to see you there!

HT Volunteer Appreciation
2024-06-12 15:45 - 16:30 | Highland Terrace Library, 100 N 160th St, Shoreline, WA, 98133
Highland Terrace is throwing a celebration for all of the wonderful volunteers who’ve given their time and energy to the HT community this year.
Please let us say thank you and join us on Wednesday, June 12th in the library from 3:45-4:30pm.
RSVP here

HT Mariners Game
2024-06-15 16:15 - 19:00 | T-Mobile Park, 1250 1st Ave S, Seattle, WA, 98134
HT baseball fans, let’s cheer on the Seattle Mariners together as they take on the Texas Rangers. We have a limited number of tickets reserved so get yours today!
Price

100 Level: $25
300 Level: $15

HT PTA receives a portion of each ticket sale.
How to Order
Complete the ticket form below and submit payment by May 10 new deadline: May 29.
Mariners Ticket Form
Payment may be made by Venmo, cash, or check. Complete payment details are outlined in the ticket form. Tickets will be emailed to the email address provided before the game.
HT PTA has scholarships available if needed. Please reach out to Jill Steinberg for more information: jill.steinberg@ssd412.org
Questions?
Contact Kathryne Shrewsbury at highlandterracepta@gmail.com

Classroom Supply Drop-off & Ice Cream Social
2024-08-26 16:30 - 17:30 | Highland Terrace Elementary School, 100 N 160th St, Shoreline, WA 98133, Shoreline, 98133, United States
4:30-5:00 Classroom Supply Drop-off
5:00-5:30 Ice Cream Social on the Playground

HT Curriculum Night & PTA General Membership Meeting
2024-09-19 17:30 - 19:35 | Highland Terrace Elementary School, 100 N 160th St, Shoreline, WA 98133, Shoreline, 98133, United States
5:30-6:15 PM:
Grades 3-5 and 2/3 in students’ classrooms
Grades K-2 in the Gym for Home-to-School Connections (strategies and tools for emotion regulation & executive functioning)
6:20-6:45 PM:
Whole School in the Gym – Principal Message for the Year
PTA General Membership Meeting
6:50-7:35 PM:
Grades K-2 & Blended in student’s classrooms
Grades 3-5 and 2/3 Classroom in Gym for Home-to-School Connections (strategies and tools for emotion regulation & executive functioning)

Dine Out at Round Table Pizza to Support HTPTA
2024-10-13 - 2024-10-17 | Round Table Pizza, 15725 Westminster Way N Suite B, Shoreline, WA, 98133
Mention Highland Terrace fundraiser at checkout for a portion of the proceeds to go towards the Highland Terrace PTA!

PTA Board Meeting
2024-10-17, 2024-11-21 | WA
Time and location information to follow

Festival of Cultures
2024-10-21 18:00 - 19:30 | Highland Terrace Elementary School, 100 N 160th St, Shoreline, WA 98133, Shoreline, 98133, United States
Event
Join us for this free community event celebrating the many cultures, heritages, countries, and states of origin represented in our HT community. Feel free to come wearing clothing that represents your heritage and tradition.
Potluck Buffet
We invite everyone to bring a dish to share for the potluck buffet. Please label it with the country of origin and recipe. We’ll build a cookbook to share with all Orcas electronically following the event. *PLEASE note dishes with nuts*
For more info, check out the Festival of Cultures page under Events on our website

WEA Funding Town Hall
2024-10-23 18:00 - 19:30 | Edmonds-Woodway High School, 7600 212th St SW, Ed
Don’t miss your chance to be heard!
Wednesday, October 23 6:00 – 7:30PM @ Edmonds-Woodway High School This Town Hall is a kick off to conversations with lawmakers about the devastating impacts of the lack of funding on our districts, schools, and students. It is a joint effort of educators and leaders in the three districts, and legislators from 1st, 21st, 32nd, 44th, and 45th legislative districts have been invited. Register here to attend.

Costume Playdate at Sunset Park
2024-10-27 | WA
More information to follow

Family Skate Night
2024-11-08 17:00 - 19:00 | Lynnwood Bowl & Skate, 6210 200th St SW, Lynnwood, Washington, 98036
Join us for a fantastic Family Skate Night! Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a first-time skater, it’s going to be a night of fun, laughter, and great memories! Sure to be the event everyone talks about all year!

Reading Challenge and Community Read
2024-11-18 - 2024-11-27 | WA
Join in on the fun during the 14th annual Reading Challenge and Community Read!
Get all the information you need by heading over to our Reading Challenge page. This is a great opportunity to help your child get into the excitement of reading! Fun activities, spirit days, and stories await!

Orca Pride Annual Appeal
2024-11-18 - 2024-12-06 | WA
Now that we know Highland Terrace Elementary will be open next year and years to come, it is time to show your Orca Pride and give during our 2024-2025 Annual Appeal!
Our goal is to raise $20,000. If every student raises $70, we can get there!
DONATE NOW:
https://www.givebacks.com/causes/wspta-00023287/campaigns/2425OrcaAppeal
