Tumwata Middle School PTSO

09/23/2026

Tumwata Families — the Color Run competition is officially ON! 🎉🔥
Our Otters have some seriously awesome prizes waiting for them this year, and we want every student to have a shot at winning big!

🏆 Top Class Prize
Breakfast party for the whole class + a $150 classroom grant for their teacher!
Imagine your student’s class celebrating together — donuts, SunnyD, and bragging rights!

🥇 Top 3 Students
Free lunch on the PTSO, free entry to both socials with snack vouchers, and a DJ shout‑out at the social!
Your student could be the one the DJ hypes up in front of everyone!

🍦 Whole School Prize
If we hit our $20,000 goal, the entire school earns an Ice Cream Social!

Every Otter wins when we reach the finish line together.

Show these images to your students — get them excited, get them motivated, and let them see what they can earn by participating and fundraising!

And remember… register your student and share, share, SHARE their fundraising page to help us raise money for our school and give your kids the chance to win these amazing prizes! 🌈🐾

09/23/2026

🎨💛 COLOR RUN FUN IS COMING! 💛🎨

Do you want to know what kind of fun is in store for your student at this year’s Color Run? Take a look at these awesome pictures from last year’s event! 🌈📸

Our students had an absolute blast — running, laughing, getting covered in color — and the staff and volunteers had just as much fun as the kids! It truly is one of the biggest highlights of the entire school year.

We’re gearing up to make this year’s Color Run even bigger, brighter, and more exciting!

Keep sharing your student’s fundraising page and help us raise money for more amazing events just like this.

Every share and every donation makes a difference for our Otters! 🦦💛

Let’s make 2026 unforgettable!

09/22/2026

🎨💛 COLOR RUN T‑SHIRT UPDATE! 💛🎨

Tumwata families, we’re getting ready to place our Color Run t‑shirt order this Friday, and we want to make sure every student who earns a shirt gets the right size! 👕✨

Students earn a FREE Color Run t‑shirt when they raise $25 for our fundraiser. If your kiddo is hoping to rock their shirt on Color Run day, please help them reach the $25 goal by THIS THURSDAY so we can include their size in the order. 🙌

We know life is busy and everyone is juggling a lot — thank you for supporting our school, our students, and this super fun event. 💛🦦 Let’s make this Color Run bright, colorful, and unforgettable!

09/22/2026

Tumwata Families — the Color Run prizes are HERE and they are AMAZING! 🎉💥

Our Otters can earn some seriously fun rewards this year — Color Run shirts, ice cream sundaes, Chick‑fil‑A sandwiches, Squishmallows, NeeDohs, Regal movie gift cards, TrueBizy toy store cards, and even Bullwinkle’s/Langer’s gift cards!

Show your students these prize images and get them excited to climb the fundraising ladder.

Every level they reach unlocks another prize — and yes, they earn ALL the prizes from each tier they hit. It’s a full-on prize stack!

Let’s make this fun, competitive, and full of Otter spirit. Share these with your kids, hype them up, and cheer them on as they set their fundraising goals!

And remember — register your student and share their fundraising page so they can start earning these awesome prizes! 🌈🐾

09/21/2026

🎉 Color Run Update — We had a major leaderboard shake‑up this weekend!

Our Otters are showing some serious competitive spirit, and we LOVE to see it! 💛🐾

We’ve currently raised $5,400 toward our $20,000 schoolwide goal, and the momentum is building — but we still have a long way to go. Let’s keep climbing! 📈✨

🏅 Top Students:
• Ainsley L — $275
• Emilia G — $250
• Luna O — $250
• Lexie F — $250
• Makiya H — $245

🏆 Top Classrooms:
• Team Finck — $745
• Team Kenney — $710
• Team Grenwis — $595
• Team Belleque — $525
• Team Gilbert — $485

Right now, only 11% of our students are registered, and we need ALL hands on deck to reach our goal!

This fundraiser supports the programs our kids love — socials, assemblies, field day, classroom grants, and more. Every registration and every share makes a real impact. 💛

Let’s keep that Otter spirit alive! 🌈

Register your student, share their fundraising page, and help us push toward our goal together. It takes ALL of us working as a team to make this happen! 💪🐾

https://www.getmovinfundhub.com/event-webpage/68f144286a4b40.13859709

09/21/2026

💛 Tumwata Families — We Need YOU! 💛

As of today, we have 80 students registered out of 744 for the 2026 Color Run… and Otters, we need all hands on deck.

This is our largest fundraiser of the entire school year, and the amount we raise directly determines what we can provide for our kids.

When you register and share your student’s page, you’re helping fund:
• Student Socials
• Schoolwide Assemblies
• Field Day
• Classroom Grants for teachers
• Otter of the Month Breakfasts
• 8th Grade BBQ & Field Trip
• Student Scholarships so every child can participate in events
…and so much more that keeps our school vibrant, connected, and full of opportunities.

We cannot do this without you!
Your participation truly shapes what we’re able to offer this year.

👉 Please take a moment to register your student today using the link below or by scanning the QR code.
https://www.getmovinfundhub.com/event-webpage/68f144286a4b40.13859709

👉 Then share their fundraising page with friends and family — sharing is what makes the biggest impact.

Every registration matters. Every share matters. Every dollar goes right back to our students.

Let’s show our Otter pride and make this year unforgettable.

💛 Register. Share. Support. We’re in this together! 🌈🐾

09/18/2026

🦦Happy Friday Otters! 🦦
Today marks the end of Week 1 of our 2026 Color Run.
Here are the totals: Congratulations & Keep up the great work!

09/18/2026

🍓🎉 A huge THANK YOU to That's it. and PTO Today for providing delicious free fruit bar samples during our Back-to-School Night! The tasty treats were such a fun surprise and a big hit with everyone.

It was wonderful seeing so many of our Otter families filling the halls, reconnecting with friends, meeting teachers, and getting excited for the new school year. We are so grateful for our supportive community and can’t wait for all the great things ahead.

Thanks again to PTO Today and That’s It Company for helping make the evening extra sweet! 🦦❤️

09/17/2026

🎒✨ Back to School Night is TOMORROW! ✨🎒

Tumwata families, we can’t wait to see you at Back to School Night tomorrow from 5:30–7:00 PM! It’s an open house style event, so feel free to stop by anytime during that window.

Come walk the halls, meet your student’s teachers, and get a feel for all the amazing things happening this year. It’s a great chance to connect, ask questions, and see where your student spends their days.

And guess what — your PTSO will be there too! 🦦
We’d love to meet you, say hi, and share how we support our students and staff all year long.

Bring your curiosity, your excitement, and your Otter pride.
See you tomorrow, Tumwata! 💛🖤🤍

05/18/2026

Reminder that Tuesday is will be our final PTSO meeting and board elections for the 2026/27 school year. Look forward to seeing you 5/19 @5:30pm in the HUB!

🎉 HEY TUMWATA FAMILIES — THIS IS YOUR MOMENT! 🎉

The Tumwata PTSO is opening Board nominations, and we would LOVE for you to be part of the team that makes amazing things happen for our students, staff, and community. 💙💛

✨ ALL board positions are open for nomination! ✨
✅ President
✅ Vice President
✅ Treasurer
✅ Secretary

📣 Good news:
✔️ NO previous experience required
✔️ You’ll be supported every step of the way

Serving on the PTSO Board is a fantastic way to connect, give back, and help shape the school experience at Tumwata.

Whether you love organizing, leading, supporting, or just want to try something new — there’s a place for you!

🗳️ Nominations are OPEN NOW
📅 Board elections will be held at our final PTSO meeting on May 19, 2026

📧 Interested or curious? Complete the Google Form Below

https://forms.gle/FdaoQZaR7K6NX388A

🙌 Step up. Get involved. Make an impact.

Together, we can do great things for Tumwata! 💫

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