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Principal New 1/22/25
Posted Date: 01/23/26 (04:54 PM)
Good afternoon Emerald Heights families, even though it was a short week, it sure kept us busy! ❄️☀️ We’ve been enjoying a stretch of cold but sunny weather, and it’s been wonderful to see students staying engaged and excited as we move through the heart of winter. Below are a few upcoming events and reminders—there’s a lot to look forward to in the weeks ahead!
🎨 Winter Art Walk 2026
From desert heat to Arctic snow, where can you go see the coolest art you’ve ever known? The Emerald Heights Winter Art Walk—that’s where!Mark your calendars for February 5th to join us for this fun, family-friendly event (February 19th if we have a snow day). Each class will display a special art project based on a different biome. Come view the artwork, fill out a passport for a prize, stop by the library for a family photo, and end the evening with a delicious hot cocoa at our Snowflake Café ☕❄️
This event is FREE for everyone!
Session Times
- 5:00–5:45 — Last names A–L
- 5:45–6:30 — Last names M–Z
https://bit.ly/EMpay
Your support helps us continue to provide great art experiences for our students. We hope to see you there!
Spirit Day 1/29 – Color Block Day!
We’re excited to introduce a new school-wide spirit day—Color Block Day!
When: Thursday, January 29th
How it works: Each grade level (and staff!) wears a different color:
- Kindergarten — Red
- Grade 1 — Blue
- Grade 2 — Orange
- Grade 3 — Green
- Grade 4 — Purple
- Grade 5 — Black
🚌 5th Grade Camp Information
Thank you for your continued support of our 5th grade fundraisers and for the outstanding attendance at Camp Info Night.Due to parent feedback at the Camp Info Night, GREEN camp packets were sent home today. Please check your child’s folder. You will find a checklist of forms that need to be returned on the front page of the packet.
If you are interested in chaperoning, forms should be returned as soon as possible so teachers can notify chaperones. Chaperone information will come home the week of February 17th. All other paperwork is due by March 2nd.
Important Camp Dates
- Feb. 12: Chaperone Interest Form Due
- Week of February 17th: Chaperones notified
- Mar. 2: All camp paperwork due
- Week of March 9th: Chaperone training
- March 16–18: Camp Colman
💚 PTA News
🎨 Art Walk Volunteers Needed
Thursday, February 5th | 5:00–6:30We are looking for volunteers for 30-minute to 1-hour shiftsto assist with:
- 2 volunteers — Entrance & passport handout
- 4 volunteers — Parking direction
- 2 volunteers — Prize handout
- 2 volunteers — Silent auction
- 2 volunteers — Hot cocoa bar
or sign up here:
👉 Volunteer Sign-Up
🍔 Red Robin Fundraiser
Every Thursday (excluding holidays)Red Robin in Silverdale will donate 20% of food sales back to Emerald Heights PTA when you mention our fundraiser!
Location:
Red Robin – 10455 Silverdale Way NW, Silverdale, WA 98383
All day during regular restaurant hours
Dine-In:
Show the fundraiser flyer or mention “Emerald Heights PTA Fundraiser” to your server.
To-Go Orders:
- Start your order at redrobin.com/order and select the Silverdale location
- Go to the “Fundraisers (To-Go Only)” category
- Add the fundraiser item to your bag
- Complete your order and pick up your food (curbside available)
📚 PTA Meeting
February 2nd at 4:15 in the LibraryWe need TEN members present to vote on various discussion topics and would love to hear member input to help make the most informed decisions.
If you are not currently a PTA member and would like to have your voice heard, we encourage you to join here:
https://emeraldheightspta.givebacks.com/shop
Thank you for your continued partnership and support—we are grateful for our Emerald Heights community!
Warmly,
Stephanie Brush
Principal, Emerald Heights Elementary 🦅💚