James K. Polk Elementary PTA

Thanks to all who came out to our final PTA meeting of the 2025-2026 school year tonight! We had performances by the Polk Cheer AND Step Teams, as well as teacher recognition and confirming the PTA Executive Board for next year. Appreciate all who were attendance!

Field Day is almost here, and we’re getting ready for one of the most fun days of the school year! ☀️💙💛

📅 Thursday, June 4

Our amazing PE team is planning an action-packed day with 17+ activity stations, plus a bounce house thanks to support from the PTA!

To help make the day a success, we’re looking for parent volunteers throughout the day, especially for afternoon shifts. Your support helps ensure all students get to participate in as many activities as possible!

Have students in both sessions? Feel free to stay and volunteer for the full day!

Sign up here: https://signup.com/go/GOckdxs

Thank you for helping us make Field Day such a special experience for our Polk Owls 🦉

⚽ Game on, Polk! Teacher Appreciation Week starts TODAY! 🏆

We’re kicking off our Owls World Cup and celebrating the real MVPs, our amazing teachers and staff 💙💛

Want to join in? It’s easy:
✨ Follow along with the daily themes (check the flyer!)
🛒 Contribute to our Compassion Cart to keep teachers fueled all week: https://signup.com/go/MUTQVRc

🎁 Add a personal touch with your teacher’s Favorite Things list: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/11seXujv9jaCRjkIhgdJOnG9wtnJdPlkY/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=101311856760306385886&rtpof=true&sd=true

Plus, the PTA is treating our teachers to a special lunch this week as a thank you for everything they do 🤍

Let’s show our team just how appreciated they are all week long ⚽💙💛

💐 Let’s show Principal Carter some love! 💙💛

May 1 is National Principal Appreciation Day, and we’d love for our Polk community to help celebrate Principal Carter and all she does for our students, staff, and families.

Students are invited to bring a card, note, drawing, or thoughtful message of appreciation, and the PTA will have flowers to share during morning arrival.

Let’s fill the day with kindness and gratitude for a leader who gives so much to our school community.

Polk Dine Out at La Casa is coming up! 💙💛

Take a night off from cooking and support Polk PTA by dining at La Casa Pizzeria Restaurant from 11 AM–8:30 PM on Wednesday, April 29th.

✔️ Dine in or carry out counts
✔️ Call 703-370-3600 for carryout orders
✔️ Be sure to mention Polk when ordering

Please note: online and delivery orders do not qualify for the fundraiser.

Grab lunch, make it pizza night, or tell a friend and join us in supporting our school community! 🦉

Polk PTA Sponsor Spotlight: OneKick After School Program (2026–27)

Looking ahead to next school year? Sharing a local option from one of our Polk PTA sponsors.

OneKick Martial Arts After School Program (2026–27) is now open for enrollment and offers a structured, active environment for students after the school day ends.

Program highlights include:
🥋 Daily taekwondo classes
🚌 Transportation from select schools
📚 Homework support + quiet study time
💪 Physical activity + confidence-building

If you’re starting to think about after school plans for the fall, this is a great option to explore. Programs like this tend to fill early.

📲 More information + registration:
https://va.onekickma.com/after-school/

📍 364 S Pickett St, Alexandria
📞 703-751-0000

It’s almost time for our April PTA Meeting and Clubs Expo!

Join us on Wednesday, April 22 at 6 PM in the Multipurpose Room to see what our students have been working on in afterschool clubs this spring. It’s a great way to celebrate their creativity and hard work.

Babysitting and interpreters will be available. Polk spirit wear will also be for sale.

Attend for a chance to win a $50 ALDI gift card.

We hope to see you there! 💙💛

It’s almost time… 🌊✨

Our 3rd–5th Grade Dance is THIS Friday and we are bringing all the Ocean Vibes Only energy 💙

🗓 Friday, April 10
⏰ 6:30–8:00 PM
📍 Gym (enter via cafeteria)
🎟 $5 per student

Think: music, dancing, friends, and a fun night under the sea 🫧

A few quick reminders:
• Enter through cafeteria doors for check-in (dance is in the gym)
• Wristbands required for pick-up
• Casual + school-appropriate outfits
• Ocean colors encouraged (but not required)
• Sneakers or comfy shoes = your best friend

💧 Water + snacks will be available for purchase
💳 Cash + card accepted

This event is for Polk 3rd–5th graders only

Chaperones welcome → https://signup.com/go/DZdFaJC

Who’s ready to dance? 💃🕺

Polk PTA Sponsor Spotlight: OneKick Summer Camp 2026

Summer planning is officially here, and we’re excited to share a local option from one of our Polk PTA sponsors.

OneKick Martial Arts Summer Camp 2026 runs June 15 through August 21 and offers a fun, active mix of:

🥋 Taekwondo classes
🎉 Field trips
🏊 Swimming
💪 Teamwork + confidence-building

⏰ Early bird special ends March 31
Save $40 per week when registering for 5 days/week.

If you’re starting to map out summer, this is a great one to check out. Spots tend to fill quickly.

📲 Registration + details:
http://va.onekickma.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026-Onekick-Summer-Camp-Registration2.pdf

📍 364 S Pickett St, Alexandria
📞 703-751-0000