Katherine G Johnson Elementary PTA

08/17/2026

🚀✨ Voyagers, Open House is coming! ✨🚀

Join us on August 26 to meet your teachers, visit the school, and say hi to your KGJ PTA (that's us 😉)! 💙

👋 Make sure you stop by the PTA table — we’d love to meet you!

Whether you’re brand new to KGJ or a returning family, come learn a little more about what PTA does for our students, staff, and school community and the different ways you can get involved. There’s no pressure or big commitment — even helping here and there can make a difference! ⭐

We’ll be there to answer questions, connect with families, and kick off another great year with our Voyagers. 🚀

📅 August 26
📍 KGJ Open House
⏰ 4-5 PM

Meet your teachers. Meet your PTA. Connect with your KGJ community. 💙

08/17/2026

🚀🎒 Back-to-school season is here, Voyagers! ✏️✨

Getting ready for the 2026–2027 school year? Here’s a quick look at the K–5 school supply list to help you get prepared! 💙

⭐ Backpack
⭐ Reusable water bottle
⭐ Headphones with microphone, if possible (aux cord — no Bluetooth)
⭐ 3-ring binder (4th–5th grade only)

All other supplies will be provided by the school. 🙌

📣 Looking for more back-to-school information? Be sure to check out the school newsletter for all additional important information, updates, and details you’ll need for the start of the year.

🔗 School Newsletter: https://app.smore.com/n/sqvbc-katherine-johnson-elementary

And don’t forget to follow the school’s official page for school updates and announcements! 📱💙

🔗 School Facebook: Katherine G. Johnson Elementary

We’re getting closer, Voyagers! 🚀💫 We can’t wait for another great school year! 💙

Katherine Johnson Elementary

08/14/2026

🚀 KGJ PTA MEMBERSHIP 2026–2027 IS OPEN! 💙🧡

Want to be part of the KGJ PTA community? Memberships for the 2026–2027 school year are now available! 🎉

✨ Just $12 per person✨

EARLY BIRDS✨ Save $2 when you purchase 2 memberships — only $22! 💰

And guess what? ANYONE can join! 🙌
👩‍🏫 Teachers & staff
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Parents & families
🎒 Students
💙 Anyone who wants to support KGJ!

In fact, KGJ earned Silver Growth recognition in student memberships last year! 🥈🎉 We LOVE seeing our students get involved!

And the best part? Being a PTA member does NOT require any time commitment! 🙌 No meetings you have to attend, no volunteering required, no pressure. Your membership simply helps support our PTA and the KGJ community. 💙🧡

Of course, we’d LOVE to meet you, see you at an event, and have you be part of the fun whenever you can! 🎉👋

🔗 The membership purchase link is ready!
Join us for another awesome year at KGJ! 🚀💫

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08/11/2026

☀️🚀 We hope everyone’s summer is going great, Voyagers!

We hope you’re soaking up these last few weeks of summer, making memories, and enjoying some well-deserved family time. 💙✨

Believe it or not, the new school year will be here before we know it! As we get ready to welcome everyone back, there are a few important dates coming up that you’ll want to lock into your calendar. 📅

Check out our Upcoming Events graphic for all the dates and details, and save it so you can easily reference it as we head into the school year!

We’re excited for another amazing year with our KGJ community. 🚀💫

See you soon, Voyagers!

💙 KGJ PTA

08/06/2026

🎉 Calling All Incoming Kindergarteners! 🎉

Are you starting kindergarten at Katherine G. Johnson Elementary? We'd love to welcome you and your family to our Kindergarten Orientation!

📅 Wednesday, August 12
🕔 5:00 PM

📍 Katherine G. Johnson Elementary
16720 Waller Rd. E.
Tacoma, WA 98446

Come meet our kindergarten team, visit the classroom, and get ready for an amazing school year. We can't wait to meet you!

06/11/2026

💙🧡 What an AMAZING school year it has been! 🎉📚✨

As we wrap up another incredible year, the PTA would like to extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to our amazing students, families, teachers, and staff. Your support, dedication, and school spirit helped make this year one to remember! 💫

Together, we enjoyed so many wonderful events, including:
📖 Book Fair
🎁 Holiday Shop
🍿 Fundraisers
🍎 Teacher Appreciation Week
🎉 Bingo Nights
🕺 School Dance
⚽️ Field Day
🎈 And so much more!

None of this would have been possible without our incredible school community. Thank you for volunteering, participating, supporting our events, and helping create lasting memories for our students. ❤️

We hope you all have a fun, relaxing, and SAFE summer! ☀️🌴😎

We can’t wait to see everyone back next year for even more fun, friendship, and unforgettable memories! 🎊📚💙

With gratitude,
KGJ PTA 💙🧡

06/10/2026

📣 Reminder: Students will have Early Dismissal tomorrow, Thursday, June 11.

🎉 Happy Last Day of School! Wishing all of our students and families an amazing, fun, and safe summer! ☀️

⏰ Dismissal will be at 11:15 AM.

Thank you for a wonderful school year!

06/08/2026

📣 Reminder:
Students will have Early Dismissal, Tomorrow, Monday, June 8.

⏰ Dismissal will be at 11:15 AM.

06/08/2026

💙 Thank You, Angela! 💙

As we wrap up the school year, and Angela prepares to send her daughter off to middle school we wanted to send her all the gratitude!

From the very beginning, she had a vision for building a stronger school community, and because of her dedication, KGJ PTA became a reality.

Thank you for the countless hours you’ve spent volunteering, organizing, supporting our students, encouraging our teachers, and helping create meaningful experiences for families throughout our school. Your leadership, kindness, and commitment have left a lasting impact on KGJ.

We are so grateful for everything you’ve done to help our school thrive. Your hard work has made a difference in the lives of so many, and your legacy will continue to be felt for years to come.

With love and appreciation,

❤️ KGJ PTA

✨⭐️ Please join us in showing Angela some love in the comments for ALL she has done ⭐️✨

06/04/2026