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Carnival is June 6th from 2-5 PM

5/19/2026 12:09 pm

 

GET READY FOR THE MOST MAGICAL DAY OF THE YEAR! 

 

The Peter Kirk PTSA Carnival is just around the corner on Saturday, June 6th from 2:00–5:00 PM — and this year’s celebration is packed with non-stop excitement, surprises, and MAGIC!

Get ready for an unforgettable afternoon filled with:

  • Exciting Games & Prizes
  • Giant Slides & Inflatable Fun
  • Hands-On Games
  • Delicious Carnival Dogs & Treats
  • LIVE MAGIC SHOWS full of jaw-dropping surprises!

Volunteers are the heart of Carnival! From running games to helping with activities and providing items, every volunteer helps create an incredible day for our students and families.

 

 

Bring your family, bring your friends, and come experience Peter Kirk’s biggest and most exciting community event of the year!

 

Don’t miss the laughter, excitement, and magical memories it will be here before you know it!

 

The Carnival Committee, 

Danielle Zimmerman, Angie Manca, Helen Harmetz, KK DeVuyst, Abigail Steele, Layla Shahrazad, Liz Waters and Lauren Witchall

 

Eagles Marathon is in full swing!

5/19/2026 12:13 pm

 

The PTSA Eagles Marathon is in full swing and in only 7 days our students are crushing their goals!

 

Many incredible classes have already reached their class goal in only a week. Congratulations to the classes of: Bunning, Chung, Frost, Glickert, Higgins, MacDonald, McGinnis, Miller, Moline, Nay, Twyman and Vuylsteke. 

 

At the end of the marathon, we will have a raffle prize for following categories: 5k, 10k, half marathon, full marathon and 100% daily runners. 

 

Here are some fun facts in our first week of running:

Total Runners: 590

Laps Run: 25,601

Miles Run: 3,854

Top Staff Mileage: Mrs. Vuylsteke with 6+ miles!

 

Huge thank you to our corporate sponsor Kirkland Crossfit for their support!

 

We need your help! We need daily volunteers to help track laps and cheer on our students for the rest of the month! Shifts are 30-45 minutes long - come join us on your lunch break!

 

If you'd like to track your child's progress, or have any questions, please email marathon@peterkirkptsa.org.

 

 

Celebrating Our Local Math Kangaroo Competition Winners!

5/19/2026 12:02 pm

Congratulations to ALL 46 Peter Kirk PARTICIPANTS who joined 60,504 Math Kangaroo participants nation wide to complete in one of the world's largest math competitions. We are incredibly proud of your effort and achievement! 

 

Please join us in congratulating our local top finishers, whose hard work, determination and mathematical thinking earned outstanding results this year. We are especially proud to recognize two students who earned the highly prestigious distinction of ranking Top 20 nationally:

 

 

Special recognition also goes to:

·      Caleb Kennedy and Kennedy Waldman, both in 2nd grade, ranked 23rd and 24th nationally 

·      Daniel Wang, in 4th grade, ranked 27th nationally

 

2026 marks PKE PTSA’s inaugural year of hosting this international math competition. For more information on Math Kangaroo, visit their website or email math@peterkirkptsa.org.

Birding Club celebrates another great year!

5/19/2026 11:59 am

 

Peter Kirk Birding Club participated in its final field trip May 2 and 3. Over the course of the year students collectively observed 67 species of birds, a Birding Club record!  Many students participated during our monthly trips to various parks: Juanita Bay Park, Marymoor, Union Bay Natural Area and the Arboretum. 
 

Current fourth graders will be invited to join in September!

 

Check out the 67 different species we saw this year here!  

Eagles In Action

5/19/2026 11:56 am


 
Eagles in Action is a service-learning program open to all students at Peter Kirk, encouraging kids to give back to our school and greater community. Whether supporting a local organization or participating in school-based service, every act of kindness counts. 
 

If your student volunteered over winter break, now is a great time to log those hours! Don’t forget that time spent with Green Team and Safety Patrol also counts toward service hours. 

Students who complete 10 or more volunteer hours during the school year will be recognized with a small prize as a thank-you for their commitment to helping others. Let’s celebrate our Eagles for making a positive impact!

 

Submit Volunteer Hours!

Turn Your Adult Volunteer Hours into Funding! 

5/19/2026 11:54 am

Did you know many local employers (like Microsoft, Google, and Boeing) will "match" your volunteer time with a cash donation to our school? If you’ve helped in the classroom, on a field trip, or with a PTSA event, please log those hours in your company’s giving portal! 
 

Just search for and designate Peter Kirk Elementary PTSA as your beneficiary (Tax ID: 91-1238434).

We Are Recruiting!

3/26/2026 10:56 am

We’re looking for a Communications Director to join our PTSA board next year!
 

If you enjoy storytelling, keeping our community informed, or have a knack for newsletters or social media, this is a great way to get involved and make an impact at Peter Kirk.

 

Stay Connected with the Wider PTSA and Education Community!

2/27/2026 9:55 am

Want to stay up-to-date on all the latest PTSA news and events, including information from your local council, state, and national organizations? Follow them on social media!
 

PTSA Connections:

Community Connections:

By following these pages, you'll get timely updates on important announcements, new discounts and benefits, advocacy news, student programs, and much more! It's a great way to stay informed and connected to the broader education community.

Student Support Scholarships Available

9/7/2025 12:00 am

 
Spring is a busy season with exciting school and PTSA events like the School Play, Carnival, field trips, and yearbook distribution.
 

We want every Eagle to be able to enjoy these school-wide activities. The PTSA offers need-based student support scholarships to help cover costs, ensuring that no one misses out. Scholarships are available throughout the entire school year and the process is completely confidential.

 

For questions or to apply, please reach out to Kristen Bauer, our school counselor at kbauer@lwsd.org.

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