Cougar Connection — 📢🏃This week is Move-a-Thon!

Get ready to move, Kimball! Our biggest annual fundraiser, the Move-A-Thon (MaT), is officially here. This high-energy event is about more than just fitness; it is how we ensure every student has 100% of their basic school supplies, regardless of a family's ability to pay.

Through our partnership with SESSFA (Southeast Seattle Schools Fundraising Alliance), we are working together to reach our $25,000 goal. Let's keep the momentum going and show our Cougar pride!

Event Details:

• Date & Time: April 1 | 9:00–11:00 AM
• What to Wear: Comfortable clothes and running shoes
• Kickoff: Watch the kickoff video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8Y7SKa-DmE

How to Participate:

• Join the Team: Sign up via the link below to start your personal fundraising page.
• Spread the Word: Share your page with friends, neighbors, and family.
• Cash or Check: You can also turn in donations directly to your child’s teacher.

Fundraising is officially open now through April 30. Thank you for helping us support every student at Kimball!

The Move-A-Thon is almost here, and we can’t wait to see our Cougars in action! This is our biggest fundraiser of the year, and it’s about more than just movement—it’s about coming together as a community to support our students. Your donations go directly toward 100% of school supplies for every student, field trips, library books, and essential academic support.

During the event, students will rotate through a variety of fun and engaging activity stations, including:

• 🥋 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
• 🏀 Basketball
• ⚽ Soccer
• 🧘 Yoga
• 🌱 Gardening
• 🗑️ Community Clean-Up
• 🔁 Jump Rope with Ms. Mi

We are proud to partner with the Southeast Seattle Schools Fundraising Alliance (SESSFA) to ensure an equitable experience for all. Whether your student is a soccer star or a gardening enthusiast, there is something for everyone. Thank you for helping us close the gap and support every Kimball student regardless of a family's ability to pay!

At Kimball, we believe every student deserves the tools they need to thrive. When you donate to the PTSA, your contributions go directly toward creating an enriching, equitable experience for all 350 of our students. We are especially proud to fund 100% of basic classroom supplies for every student, ensuring everyone starts the year on equal footing regardless of a family's ability to pay.

Your generosity makes these essential programs and resources possible:

• School supplies: Provided for every student, every year, to take the burden off families and teachers.
• Field trips: Funding for buses and admission fees so all students can participate in off-site learning.
• Library books: Expanding our collection to ensure our books reflect the diversity of our community.
• Recess supervision & engagement: Supporting active play and safe environments during the school day.
• Tutoring programs: Providing academic interventions and support where they are needed most.
• Community events: Funding our favorite traditions like the Lunar New Year celebration and Heritage Night.
• 5th Grade Graduation: Making sure our moving-up Cougars have a celebration to remember!

We suggest a voluntary donation of $30-$60 per student if you are able, but any amount helps us close the gap and support our staff and students.

The Move-A-Thon is our school’s biggest annual fundraiser, and we need our whole community to make it a success! All funds raised through the Southeast Seattle Schools Fundraising Alliance (SESSFA) help us provide essential school supplies for every student, regardless of a family's ability to pay. Fundraising is officially open now through April 24.

Getting involved is easy and makes a huge impact:

• Join Kimball’s Team: Visit our official fundraising page to see our progress and join the effort.
• Create a Personal Page: Personalizing your own fundraising page is a great way to share Kimball's mission with your network.
• Ask for Support: Reach out to family, friends, and neighbors. We gratefully accept donations online, or you can turn in cash and checks to your child’s teacher.

Need help getting started? Please email Claire Douglas at clairedouglas1@gmail.com with any questions!

We are so excited to announce a fantastic raffle prize for this year’s Move-A-Thon! To celebrate our community's hard work in supporting Kimball, we’re giving away a week of summer fun.

Every student who participates at ANY level will be automatically entered for a chance to win:

• 5 Days at Steve & Kate’s Camp
• Flexible scheduling: Use your days anytime throughout the summer season!

Whether your student is hitting the pavement or helping us reach our fundraising goals, their effort counts. Participation is what makes our community strong and ensures we can continue providing supplies and programs for every Cougar, regardless of a family's ability to pay.

Our community has shown incredible energy lately! From the high-octane stations at the Move-A-Thon to our shared meals, the spirit of Kimball is stronger than ever. We are now in the final stretch to reach our ambitious fundraising goal of $25,000.

Why is this goal so important? These funds allow the PTSA to ensure every single student has what they need to succeed. We use these donations to fund 100% of basic classroom supplies for the entire school, regardless of a family's ability to pay. Additionally, your support helps sustain beloved traditions like Multicultural Night (Heritage Night) and provides vital resources for our Family Support Worker to help families in need.

We are so close to the finish line! If you haven't had a chance to give yet, or if your employer offers a donation match, now is the perfect time to help us close the gap. Every dollar stays within our community to support our students' growth and joy.

• Fundraising Goal: $25,000
• Donation Deadline: April 30th
• PTSA Tax ID: 91-6121122 (for employer matching)

Thank you for showing up for our kids and making Kimball such a special, inclusive place to learn and grow!

We invite all Kimball families to join us for our next in-person PTSA meeting on Monday, April 22nd at 6:00 PM in the Family Room. This is a wonderful chance to connect with fellow caregivers and have a direct say in how we support our students and staff.

We have several important topics to discuss as we look toward the future of our community:

• Next Year’s Budget: We’ll be reviewing our financial goals to ensure we can continue providing 100% of basic school supplies for every student, regardless of a family's ability to pay.
• Leadership Opportunities: Learn more about how you can share your talents! We are recruiting for next year’s board and Class Parents, and we especially encourage BIPOC and multilingual parents to join us so our leadership reflects our diverse school community.
• Hear from Principal Bogan: Get the latest school updates directly from Principal Angela Bogan.

To make it easier for everyone to participate, dinner and childcare will be provided. We are better together—we hope to see you there!

We are thrilled to welcome renowned child psychologist and author Dr. Ross Greene for a special session on Collaborative Problem Solving (CPS). This presentation will focus on Seattle-specific strategies designed to help our children thrive both in the classroom and at home.

This session is a wonderful opportunity for our entire community—including families, teachers, principals, and district leadership—to learn together. In keeping with our commitment to inclusion, ASL and Spanish interpretation will be provided.

• Date: Monday, May 13th
• Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
• Location: Online via Zoom

Grab your tea, join us online, and let’s work together to build even stronger support systems for our Kimball Cougars. More details and the Zoom link will be shared soon!

Is your student in 4th or 5th grade and interested in math? Come join elementary students from all across Seattle at Lincoln High School for the third annual Lincoln Math Competition! It’s going to be a fantastic afternoon filled with fun, free snacks, and plenty of math challenges.

• Date: Saturday, May 30th, 2026
• Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
• Location: Lincoln High School
• Eligibility: Targeted toward 4th and 5th graders, but all elementary students of any skill level are welcome!

Registration is completely free. Students of any skill level are encouraged to participate. Official registration will open on Friday, April 17th. If you are interested, please fill out the interest form below to be the first to receive the registration link when it opens!

For more details, check out the website at https://lincoln-math-club.vercel.app/ or email lincolnseattlemathclub@gmail.com with any questions.