Falcons PTO

08/20/2026

🦅 Little Falcons at the Park 🦅

We're excited to host this brand-new event for incoming kindergarten families!

📅 Friday, August 28
⏰ 4:00-5:00 PM
📍 Pine Tree Elementary Primary Playground

Come play, enjoy free snacks and water, and connect with other kindergarten families. It's the perfect chance to meet your new classmates and maybe even your future best friends!
Siblings are welcome.

08/17/2026

Back‑to‑School Bonus!
Families can enjoy FREE access to the Pacific Science Center — all you need is your King County Library card! Perfect timing too… it’s happening just one day before school starts.

A fun, hands‑on way to wrap up summer and spark some curiosity for the year ahead.

Mark your calendars now! A King County Library Cards (KCLC) will get you (and your family!) FREE admission into the Pacific Science Center, on Tuesday, August 25th! This is a very significant savings, especially if you are visiting with a family.

You will just need to bring your library card (or you can show it in the app), to show at the entrance, to get free admission. Each card covers two adults and their dependents under 18. Note that it needs to be a KCLC (not a Seattle library card). If you do not already have a KCLC you can sign up now, or there are supposed to be staff onsite to help you sign up (at the Pacific Science Centter on 8/25).

If you cannot make it on that day, or do not qualify for a KCLC card, we do have a big round up of more discounts available for the Pacific Science Center here.

https://www.thriftynorthwestmom.com/pacific-science-center-discount-tickets/

08/16/2026

Last week, we had help from two Little Falcons who spent time cleaning up our courtyard, and they made a big difference! 💚

We're inviting other families who enjoy gardening to join in and help get our campus looking its best for the new school year.

📅 Monday-Thursday: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
📅 Friday: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

✅ No sign-up needed
✅ Stop by whenever it works for you
✅ Bring your own gardening tools (gloves, clippers, trimmers, etc.)
✅ Even one hour of help makes a huge impact

Just head to the school office, they will guide you to the courtyard and lend a hand where needed.

If you don't have time but still want to support, you can donate red mulch, here is the recommended one: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Vigoro-Vigoro-2-cu-ft-Premium-Red-Wood-Shredded-Bagged-Mulch-480978/205606416

If you can any other day after 3 PM, please signup here and we will coordinate with the school staff: https://signup.com/client/invitation2/secure/1121418840067/false #/invitation

Thank you for supporting our school! 🌱✨

08/12/2026

Have you ever looked up at the night sky and wondered what you're seeing? Now's your chance to learn! Join this online event on 8/18 to discover how to find stars, constellations, planets, and other amazing sights in the night sky.

Whether you're a seasoned stargazer or just curious about space, this is a fun opportunity for the whole family to explore the wonders above us.

Online Event - Virtual Planetarium: Night Sky Tonight
Tuesday, August 18, 2026, 6:30–7:15pm

Ages 6-8. Families Welcome.

Join the Pacific Science Center in this digital discovery workshop and become a true backyard astronomer!

Learn how living on a giant spinning ball changes what can be seen each night, discover how to find constellations, and even how the sky can be used to find directions.

Please register: https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/6a3c7834296ea565de2e95e3

08/11/2026

Have You Heard? Pine Tree has a new principal! 🎉

As she gets to know our school community, she's asking families for feedback about what makes Pine Tree special and opportunities for growth.

We encourage everyone to participate. Whether you'd like to share what you love about Pine Tree, ideas for the future, or ways we can continue to grow, your input matters!

👉 Survey here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=7Skwd8LWC0iloigcbTAjXkwn4PaVO7tApisc2wxUTClUNE5XM1Q4TlIzV0ZaVjQ1UEtUSlZZQUk2NC4u&route=shorturl

All responses go directly to our principal. Thank you for taking a few minutes to share your thoughts and help shape an even stronger Pine Tree community! 🦅💙

Send a message to learn more

08/05/2026

Free event on Saturday! Hopefully air quality will be better by then 🤞🏼

08/05/2026

Back-to-school season will be here before we know it! Now is a great time to start easing your little Falcons back into their school routines one step at a time. Building healthy habits before the first day can help make the transition smoother and set them up for a successful school year. Here are some of the benefits

The Importance of Routine During Back to School …

08/05/2026

It's getting pretty smoky in our area, so please keep an eye on local air quality conditions and take steps to keep your little Falcons safe during these smoky days.

Please see the official update below for information and recommendations. Stay safe and take care!

In the wake of devastating wildfires in Spokane, we’re seeing statewide impacts to air quality. As winds shift through this evening, we expect to see smoke blanket the state from Vancouver to Spokane, including major metropolitan areas like Seattle, Tacoma, and Everett. If conditions become smoky near you, stay inside, shut windows and doors, and run an air purifier. If you must go outside, wear an N95 mask and stay hydrated.

Visit wa211.org to find clean air and extreme heat shelters near you. Check the WA Smoke Blog for smoke and air quality updates: wasmoke.blogspot.com.

08/05/2026

Falcons Courtyard Clean-Up Volunteers Needed!

Our amazing custodial team has been hard at work all summer deep cleaning and preparing the school for the new year. Now they need a few extra helping hands to refresh the courtyard before students return!

We're looking for volunteers to help spread mulch, trim shrubs, clean up landscaping, pressure wash walkways, and tackle other beautification projects.

✅ Multiple dates available
✅ Evening and Saturday options for busy families
✅ Mulch/bark donations welcome

Sign up for any dates that work for you, and we'll schedule 2-3 work sessions based on volunteer availability.

🔗 Sign up here: https://signup.com/go/fcAPBMm

Let's work together to create a beautiful outdoor space for our Falcons students and staff!