Briarcrest Elementary PTA
What is the PTA?
Briarcrest Parent Teacher Association is a volunteer-led organization that fosters collaboration between parents, teachers, and school staff to support and enhance the educational experience for all students at Briarcrest Elementary. We work to strengthen the school community by organizing events, fundraising for essential programs and resources, advocating for children's needs, and facilitating communication between families and educators. Becoming a PTA member allows parents and caregivers to stay informed, get involved in their child’s school, and contribute to positive changes that benefit students academically, socially, and emotionally. Membership provides an opportunity to build meaningful connections, have a voice in school matters, and be an active part of creating a supportive learning environment.
News & Announcements
STEM Fair
Join us at 9am on Saturday, May 31st at Briarcrest Elementary for the annual STEM fair! Students and families can experience creativity, innovation, and imagination in the fields of science and technology through interactive activities, live demonstrations and experiments.
Paw Print Art Installation
The Art Docent program--run by PTA volunteers-- is currently working in every classroom at Briarcrest to have students create painted paw-prints for our new public art installation. Check out the front fence in the next few weeks to see the beautiful artwork your Briarcrest Bulldogs have created! Contact bcartdocent@briarcrestpta.org for information about volunteering as an Art Docent next year.
Summer Break
The last day of school for the 2024-2025 year is June 16th. It is a half day + 10 minutes, putting dismissal time at 11:40. Have a happy and healthy break! Click here to see the Shoreline School District calendar at https://www.ssd412.org/calendar
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Ice Cream Fundraiser
Next Wednesday, June 4th, support the Briarcrest PTA by treating your family to ice cream or sundaes at Alway Summer Ice Cream Cafe in Lake Forest Park! Always Summer Ice Cream Cafe (17171 Bothell Way NE) is donating 10% of all sales that day. Even more reason to go, this is a Briarcrest family-owned cafe - woo hoo!
Mention the fundraiser at check-out...and mention the fundraiser to your friends and other family!
Questions? Please contact bcfundraising@briarcrestpta.org
See you there!
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Upcoming Events
Family & Student Resources
Below are some resources provided by the Shoreline School District or the PTA Council that
families may find helpful.
The Works provides free, gently used kids' and teen clothing and self-care/hygeine items to Shoreline School District families. It is located at the Shoreline Center 18560 1st Ave NE, Shoreline, WA 98155.
The Shoreline PTA Council maintains a Community Resources page which lists dozens of programs and organizations families can utilize in our area.
Shoreline School District also provides a list of Community Resources, including food support and crisis hotlines.
Reflections Art Program is an annual art competition where students are invited to submit their artwork inspired by the theme of the year. For the 2025-2026 school year the theme is "I belong!"
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Information about the program and how to make a submission will be announced in October 2025.
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