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
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Student/Family Handbook
To access more information about our school policies, please see the Briarcrest Student/Family Handbook on our website at https://briarcrest.ssd412.org/.
Volunteering at School
We rely on family volunteers to assist in classrooms, serve as chaperones on field trips, and support students before/after school or during lunch/recess. Every volunteer must complete a background check. This must be done every school year so even if you completed this process last year, it is time to do it again! The process is not very difficult or complicated but please know it will take 2-3 weeks to process the background check and you will not receive a phone call letting you know you have been cleared to volunteer. Instead, you will need to email us at bc.attendance@ssd412.org to confirm your application has been processed and you are cleared to volunteer. Please go to Volunteer Form – 2025–2026 to submit your volunteer application. Thank you!
Social Emotional Learning and Monthly Equity Observances
To see our weekly Social Emotional Learning Community Circle topics and our district’s Monthly Equity Observances along with possible read aloud resources used in classrooms please go to: Monthly Equity Themes, SEL Community Circles, 25-26, Community Circles, in Spanish. We update these documents regularly and would love to hear any book/story recommendations you may have. If you would like to preview any materials, you may click on the links provided and/or contact us to come in person.
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!"
Information about the program and how to make a submission will be announced in October 2025.