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We’re so close to celebrating a milestone with Popsicles For All Students!! Let’s Go Mavs 🐎 ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏
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Hello Mavs Families! 🚨 We need your help with the Mavericks Momentum Fall Fundraiser. We are SO CLOSE to reaching our halfway point of $30K so we can celebrate with a school-wide… 🎉 POPSICLE PARTY 🎉 Make a donation today to get us there! Suggested amount is $250 per student — or be a Mavericks Champion with a $500 donation. Of course any donation amount you can give is appreciated! Thank you to our current donors for helping to raise $28,440 of our $60,000 goal! We’re so grateful for your support!
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🌱 Did you know? OUR PTSA FUNDS MCCLURE’S ETHNOBOTANICAL GARDENS! This month, 7th graders in Mrs. Johnson and Mr. Hall’s classes spent time in the Ethnobotanical Gardens to learn about the culture of Indigenous tribes. The plants in the garden are important food and medicine sources for local tribes. Students spent time trimming, weeding, laying down weed barrier, spreading compost and wood chips. They also planted 100 camas bulbs to build a future camas prairie in front of the school. 🌾 Funding for garden materials comes from McClure PTSA, and the Ballard Dirt Exchange generously donated the wood chips this year.
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PTSA FUNDING ALSO GOES TOWARDS: 💛 McClure Staffing Grant 🤍 Curriculum & Departmental Needs 💛 Classroom Supplies 🤍 Professional Development 💛 Science Fair 🤍 Grade Level Field Trips 💛 The P.R.I.D.E. Store 🤍 Field Day 💛 School Dances 🤍 8th Grade Promotion Celebrations 💛 The Makers Space 🤍 School Clubs 💛 Staff Appreciation Beyond the classroom, the PTSA fosters a strong sense of community by organizing family-friendly events and programs. And through the McClure Cares program, we can support families in our school community experiencing financial hardship and in need of extra support by covering school-related expenses, as well as providing food assistance.
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School-Wide Celebrations as we near our goal…🎉 🎉 🎉 $30KPopsicle Party! ← almost there!! $40KPopcorn Party! $50KPJs + Movie during lunch! $60K — GOAL!The P.R.I.D.E. Store will be open daily for a full week!!
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💡 AMPLIFY YOUR GIFT! Many employers will match your donation, and some even double or triple it! See our current list of companies or check if your employer will match and maximize the impact of your gift. THANK YOU!YOUR DONATION HELPS MCCLURE THRIVE!✨___________ More From McClure PTSA… Help Needed: Halloween Dance 🎃 Discounted Tickets: Kraken Night 🏒 FREE Event: Turkey Bingo Night 🦃 Community Events… 💛
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McClure’s Associated Student Body (ASB) is prepping for a spooky-fun school-wide Halloween Dance on Friday, Oct 30! With the event drawing near, we need more chips and candy contributions. Sign Up Here |
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McClure + Kraken Night | Nov 4, 7PM
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Join us for Nov 4 for McClure Family Kraken Night at Climate Pledge Arena, and get ready for thrilling hockey action and community bonding, as your Seattle Kraken take on the Calgary Flames. Tickets are available for Sec 215 & 216, and cost $58.33 — with $5 donated to our PTSA! 🏒 Purchase Kraken Tickets Don't miss out — rally your family and friends and make some noise for the Kraken and our Mavs, while giving back to McClure! |
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Turkey Bingo | Nov 10, 6-7:30PM
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Save the Date for our annual Turkey Bingo night at McClure on Nov 10 from 6 - 7:30 PM! All families are welcome and there is no cost to attend. Come, have fun, hang out with friends, win Bingo and Raffle prizes, and enjoy some Pizza!! We are looking for volunteers to provide some desserts for our bake sale and fun Bingo prizes! Sign up here to help 🦃 Gobble Gobble!! |
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Exciting news everyone! There are 4 spots remaining on the Ski Bus with Mohan, and 5 spots for requested scholarships. 🚨 Help us spread the word! Program highlights: 🗓️ 6 Fridays (Jan 8, 15, 22, 29, and Feb 5, 12) ❄️ Available to grades 6-8 (ages 11-14) 🚌 Depart school (4PM), return to McClure (11PM) ⛷️🏂 Choose your adventure: Register @ Friends of McClure Snowsports. Scholarship Info Here. |
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McClure is participating in the PTA Reflections Art Program, which offers students a platform to express their unique perspectives and interpretation of a student-created theme. This school year, the theme is "What My Culture Means To Me". Encourage your student to submit entries for the following categories: - Dance Choreography - Film Production - Music Composition - Literature - Photography - Visual Arts - Accessible Arts To submit an entry: - Follow the category guidelines (links above). - Complete the entry form. If you do not have access to a printer or scanner, you can find copies of the entry form at the front office. - Submit an electronic copy of your entry to April Saunders at lil_atrain2003@yahoo.com by Friday, Nov 20, 2026 (before 3 PM) - Then, drop off your entry to the front desk by 3PM on Monday, November 23, 2026. Questions? Email April Saunders. Last year, Maddox Marsden and Yuli Small received awards in the Visual Arts category. This is a really fun program and we hope you will join in this year! |
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McClure needs a few volunteers to help with lunch supervision throughout the year! Get ready for a busy but fun time to build community and support our students. Volunteers can choose to support one lunch period only, or more. Please note, you will need to be an SPS Approved Volunteer. Interested and able to help? Please email Carrie Brennan (cabrennan@seattleschools.org) |
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Connect + Spread Mavs Pride
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SPIRIT WEAR! Shop & Save at the McClure Mavericks Store Choose from hoodies, sweatshirts, tees, hats, accessories… oh my! Multiple colors, styles, logos, and personalization options are available! ___________ PTSA MEMBERSHIP Help us continue to grow our membership by joining the PTSA! Together, we show up for your student and every student, through the ABC’S: Amplify your voice and vote at PTSA meetings Build an understanding of what our students and staff need to thrive Connect and contribute to make McClure programs and events possible Strengthen PTSA advocacy efforts for our students
Membership does not mean an automatic volunteer commitment. Simply join, stay informed, and share your voice to support students. If you do have time or can get involved, we’d love to have you! Annual Membership Options: Family $40, Individual $20, Teacher/Staff $10. Become a PTSA Member Renew Membership - before it expires Oct 31! ___________ LET’S GET SOCIAL Find us on Facebook and Instagram (‼️ we have a new account — @McClureMavsPTSA). It’s a great way to get timely updates and build community with fellow Maverick families. |
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Community Activities / Events
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VOLLEYBALL TRYOUTS Puget Sound Regional Middle School Club Volleyball tryouts begin Oct 24! Learn more at psrvb.org and find the full list of all clubs with links to their specific tryout info. Be sure to check the age chart for eligibility. Recently, McClure students have played for Cascade, WVBA, Sudden Impact, Ignite, West Seattle Reign, Ballard VC, and Blue Royals. Many of these clubs offer fall and winter clinics, and in-house leagues for those who want more practice, but not the full travel ball commitment. Scholarships for financial assistance are available. |
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QUEEN ANNE FARMERS MARKET Volunteers Wanted — during Saturday Harvest Markets on Oct 31 & Nov 21! The needs include set-up and breakdown, and coverage during market hours, with shifts from 7AM through 5PM each day. The min. age for unaccompanied volunteers is 12. Sign Up Here to volunteer. Thank you! |
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LIL’ BEAVS CHEER CAMP Come join the Ballard High School Cheer Team on Nov 11 (Veteran’s Day) for a fun session of learning the basics of cheerleading! Who: Elementary + Middle-Schoolers When: Wed, Nov 11 (Veteran's Day) Sessions: 9AM-12PM | 1:30-4:30PM Registration Fee: $50 per child Register Here! All proceeds support the Ballard Cheer Team attend their national competition at Disneyland in Anaheim! |
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HEART OF THE HILL Since 1972, Field 3 at Big Howe (QA3) has hosted Queen Anne Little League baseball and softball, SCQA soccer, Lincoln HS softball practices, and countless pickup games. It’s where 37,000 Queen Anne residents including McClure students have played, coached, cheered, and built memories. Despite its legacy, QA3 is an underutilized community asset, and after five decades, it’s time to reimagine this field for the next generation. Thanks to the generosity of Queen Anne families, Little League alumni, local businesses, and community supporters, Heart of the Hill has secured approx. $1M toward transforming QA3. Now we’re within striking distance of the whole field and have a final fundraising push through Dec 15, 2026. Support is needed to: Turf The Outfield | $300K
Extend the synthetic surface so the field can be used more consistently through rainy months. Light Up The Field | $750K
Install six (6) light poles, increasing opportunities for players to play, and the community to gather. Complete The Fan Experience | $150K
Add a scoreboard, cover the bleachers, and provide a 10-year maintenance allowance. We need one last big swing to finish Field 3 for Queen Anne’s baseball and softball players, families, and neighbors. ❤️ Make a donation here, or connect with our team via heartofthehill@qall.org about other funding opportunities. Thank you! |
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UPCOMING EVENTSFind these and more at McClureMavericks.org ✨Oct 26-30 | McClure Spirit Week Oct 30 | Halloween Dance Nov 3 | Student Photo RETAKE Day Nov 4 | McClure + Seattle Kraken Nov 10 | Turkey Bingo @ McClure Nov 23-25 | Conference Days
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2026-27 McClure PTSA Executive: Lissa Capps & Amanda Flichtbeil | Co-Presidents
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Alisa Hill | Vice President
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Melissa Greene | Treasurer
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Meredith Nguyen | Secretary
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Questions? Email: Presidents | Newsletter
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