Illahee Elementary PTO

Meet the Teacher Open House is tomorrow, Thursday, August 20th, from 2:45 to 3:45pm!

Drop in with your students anytime during that time to meet their teacher and see the school!

Be sure to also stop in to the cafeteria to say hello and get information about the PTO, Art Discovery and Before/After care and visit the Garden Team in the garden and outdoor classroom! 🌿

🍔 Back to School Burgers for a Cause!

Support Illahee Elementary PTO at Shake Shack! 🍟

Can you believe it's almost time for the school year to begin? Start the year, skip cooking and treat the family to a delicious meal while raising money for our school! Shake Shack will donate 25% of your total meal purchase directly to Illahee Elementary!

📅 Date: Wednesday, August 26th

⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM (Midnight)

📍 Location: Shake Shack Fisher's Landing (2100 SE 164th Ave Suite G-102, Vancouver)

How to Make Your Order Count:

In-Person & Drive-Thru: Mention "Donation Day" at the register or drive-thru!

App, Web, or Kiosk: Use promo code DONATE at checkout!

Note: Donations apply to dine-in, to-go, or pick-up orders placed via the Shack App, website, or kiosk. Orders placed for delivery or through third-party delivery services will not count toward the fundraiser.

See you there! Thank you for supporting our students and school community - and welcome back Ravens!

A message from our amazing Garden team:

Our garden is thriving!! Illahee families are welcome to help with the watering this summer, particularly if the weather is especially hot.

While you were there if you see a ripe tomato or two, you are welcome to pick it and enjoy it.

Please remember that all of our children will enjoy the harvest when they return to school in the fall so make sure there’s something left for them.

Happy Summer! 🌻

🎉 School's OUT for summer! 🎉

A huge thank you to the amazing Illahee community for your incredible support all year long. We couldn't do it without you!

Have a safe, fun, and wonderful summer break, Ravens! 😎

We are still reliving the fun had by all last week at Spirit Night and the Illahee Carnival - thank you again Ravens for coming out!

We also wanted to take the opportunity to thank so many businesses who helped make it an incredible night with donations and sponsorships:

- Domino's Pizza (4101 SE 192nd Ave. location!)
- Kona Ice of Evergreen Orchards and Lacamas
- State Farm
- Dippin' Dots
- PDX Deals
- Liz Balderston, Realtor - Ellison Team Homes, KWPP
- Shady Grove Farm

As the year wraps up, we are reminded once again just how special this Illahee community is!

We hope everyone enjoyed Illahee’s Spirit Night and Carnival last night!! We want to see your pictures of the memories made.

Drop them in the comments below and Happy Weekend - stay cool out there! ☀️

Hello Illahee Families!

We hope you can come to School Spirit Night and Carnival TODAY Friday, June 12! Two events in one evening for your enjoyment!

Please visit your student’s classroom from 5:00-6:00, open house style for our School Spirit Night from 5:00-6:00 PM

Please do not go to the playground area until 6:00 when the Carnival begins. Thank you!

What: Carnival!
When: 6:00-8:00 PM
Location: The playground & cafeteria

What will be at Carnival?
Fun for the entire family! Parent/Guardian Supervision is required for the duration of Carnival

Carnival Games! All FREE to our families. Prizes for all participation while supplies last!
Tip: could bring a small bag to put prizes in!

Food available for purchase in the cafeteria. Cash or Zeffy.
Cotton Candy $3
Popcorn $1
Pizza by the slice $3
Soda $1
Bottled Water $1

Purchase a yearbook (while supplies last!) under the covered area (starting at 6:00). Overstock yearbooks will be sold for $25. You must have exact cash, check, or Zeffy. *We will not have change.

Silent Auction Classroom Art! Visit the cafeteria to bid on our auction items! We have incredible classroom art projects up for silent auction. One original masterpiece per classroom= priceless! Silent Auction 6:00-7:30. If you are the winner, please be ready to pay with a check or Zeffy and claim your art at 7:45! Winners will be announced over the intercom!

Raffle Baskets! We also have donated baskets for lucky winners. Pre-sold raffle tickets will be sent home early next week. Raffle tickets will be on sale during the carnival. The Silent Auction is only during Carnival, 6:00-7:40. If you are the winner, please claim your basket when you hear your name. Winners will be announced over the intercom! *Write your name, student name, and phone number clearly on the back of every single raffle ticket. Put the raffle ticket in the basket you hope to win and one lucky ticket will be drawn!

Food trucks for purchase: Kona Ice & Dippin Dots

See you tonight!!

Today’s the day - See you for a sweet treat Ravens!

⭐Join us for our final benefit day of the year - Menchie's Frozen Yogurt!

Bring the family to enjoy a sweet treat and support Illahee at the same time.

When: Wednesday, June 10th

Time: 1:00 – 9:00 PM

Where: Menchie's - Mill Plain (19171 SE Mill Plain Blvd — right next to Five Guys)

How to Support:
Mention this fundraiser or show this flyer on your phone when you check out, and 20% of your purchase will be donated directly to the Illahee Elementary PTO!

Please note: The donation excludes the purchase of cakes, merchandise, and gift cards, and cannot be combined with other offers.

See you there! 🍨

⭐Join us for our final benefit day of the year - Menchie's Frozen Yogurt!

Bring the family to enjoy a sweet treat and support Illahee at the same time.

When: Wednesday, June 10th

Time: 1:00 – 9:00 PM

Where: Menchie's - Mill Plain (19171 SE Mill Plain Blvd — right next to Five Guys)

How to Support:
Mention this fundraiser or show this flyer on your phone when you check out, and 20% of your purchase will be donated directly to the Illahee Elementary PTO!

Please note: The donation excludes the purchase of cakes, merchandise, and gift cards, and cannot be combined with other offers.

See you there! 🍨

📢 Attention 5th Grade families! See below for a message from Shahala PTO President for the 2026/2027 school year, Julie Stillwell!

Future Eagles,

Congratulations on (almost) finishing elementary school—we’re excited to welcome you to Shahala Middle School next year! Below are ways to get involved and a few important dates to save (the school will send out additional information as well).

How to get involved:

🦅 Bookmark the Shahala School Calendar: https://shahala.evergreenps.org/calendar

🦅 Bookmark the PTO website: https://shahalapto.com/

🦅 Follow SMS PTO on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ShahalaPTO/

🦅 Consider joining a club or sport (Track starts August 19th and is great for staying active and meeting friends).

🦅 6th Parents are encouraged to attend the Coffee & Donuts - Meet & Greet on August 20th 9:30am-10:00am.

🦅 Attend PTO meetings or consider joining the PTO board

Open PTO positions for next year (reach out to [email protected] if you’d like to learn more)

- Vice President
- Box Tops & Rewards Chair
- Concessions Chair
- Book Fair Chair
- Communications Chair (Facebook & website)

We look forward to meeting you.

Go Eagles!
Julie Stillwell
SMS PTO President 2026-27