Point Defiance Elementary PTA

Point Defiance Elementary PTA Point Defiance Elementary Parent Teacher Association (PTA) page The Washington State PTA’s vision is that every child’s potential becomes a reality.

The mission of the Point Defiance Elementary PTA is to further this vision through supporting the education, health and well-being of our students and their elementary school community. As an organization, we focus on general enrichment, community building and engagement, and advocacy at the local and state level for our students, staff and families.

11/05/2025

Popcorn Friday at Point D! Free because of all the Harvest Fest donations.

10/27/2025

Last week for our PTA Membership Drive & Contest!
Join by OCT 30th and help your students class win a party!
1st place: Pizza Party
2nd & 3rd: Donut Party.
Currently, Arnold, King, and Rossman are taking the lead...Grassi, Maul and Sortun are close behind!!!
We are TWO teachers away from the teachers getting their own party!!

106 members joined so far!! That means the school earned a bonus recess!!!! Thank you to all who have joined! Lets keep it going, your PTA is only a few members away from Platinum status.

The PTA helps to provide extra funding for staff support, students, events, projects and other needs like field trips and class celebrations. The PTA also organizes family activities throughout the year. These events are fun for everyone and help bring families and communities together!
https://pointdefiancepta.givebacks.com/shop

Thanks to ALL! What a fun event!
10/25/2025

Thanks to ALL! What a fun event!

Point Defiance Harvest Fest is open!
10/25/2025

Point Defiance Harvest Fest is open!

10/25/2025

Point Defiance Harvest Fest is open! Come on down!

It's happening! Harvest Fest! See you all on Friday! Don't forget, it is not a kid drop-off type of event; guardians nee...
10/22/2025

It's happening! Harvest Fest! See you all on Friday! Don't forget, it is not a kid drop-off type of event; guardians need to stay. No pets please. You CAN wear costumes, this is ENCOURAGED. Please DO!

BUT... NO SCARY MASKS.

10/20/2025

Membership Contest Week 2 standings!
Arnold, King, and Rossman are taking the lead. Maul, Grassi, and Jacobs are close behind!
We are four teachers away from the teachers getting their own party and not far from our goal of 100 members!!
Join by OCT 30th and help your students class win a party!
1st place: Pizza Party 2nd & 3rd: Donut Party, if we get 100 members the whole school gets a bonus recess, if all staff join, they get their own party!
Sponsor a teacher or staff member to help them reach their goal!

Harvest Fest is THIS FRIDAY 6-8pm
It will be a fang-tastic night with games, candy, prizes, food for sale, and lots of fun!
Students can earn a free Popcorn Friday for the whole school if the pumpkin in the office is filled with candy by October 23rd.
We are still looking for a few volunteers!

Tuesday OCT 21st is the last day for Spirit wear orders!!!
Did you notice we have a new logo this year? Item delivery to students approx. Nov 4th. Order your new swag now!

Check out how many books our librarian was able to buy for the school based on the sales so far! Last day of book sale i...
10/17/2025

Check out how many books our librarian was able to buy for the school based on the sales so far! Last day of book sale is tomorrow, 12:15-1:30pm. Come right after school gets out!

10/16/2025

Candy needed for Harvest Fest! Fill the pumpkin in the office and the whole school gets a free popcorn friday! Deliver candy to the office or teachers by Oct 23rd.
Thank you for all your donations!!!

10/15/2025

Today is the last day to join to get free entry into All PTA events this year!
Thank you all who have joined!! 86 members have joined already!!
We are on our way to the schools main goal of 100 members!
Membership contest ends Oct 30th.
If we get 100 members the whole school gets a bonus recess, if all staff join, they get their own party!
1st place: Pizza Party
2nd & 3rd: Donut Party
https://pointdefiancepta.givebacks.com/shop

Harvest Fest is right around the corner, mark your calendars for Friday Oct 24th 6-8pm

It's not a trick we can pull off without several amazing volunteers! Treat your community and help make Harvest Fest SPOOKTACULAR! Sign up to decorate the school, run a carnival booth or many other small or big tasks! Sign-up at the link below to find out more information.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0A4EA4AC2AA6FE3-58488801-harvest

10/14/2025

Come visit the book fair in room 19!
Book fair runs all week during conferences.
Tue 12:15-3:30
Wed 1:30 - 4:30
Thur 12:15-7pm
Fri 12:15-1:30
Thank you to all our wonderful volunteers!

10/11/2025

Harvest Fest is just around the corner! So its time for a Candy Drive!!
Fill the pumpkin with candy & toys and the whole school will get a free Popcorn Friday!

Delivery candy & toys to the pumpkin in the office or to teachers by Oct 23

We are still looking for volunteers to run games & concessions at Harvest Fest, its not a trick we can pull off without the help of some amzing volunteers!!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0A4EA4AC2AA6FE3-58488801-harvest

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Point Defiance Elementary School
Tacoma, WA
98407

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Our Mission

Point Defiance Elementary PTA’s mission is to make every child’s potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all children. We do this through:

Collaboration: We will work in partnership with a wide array of individuals and organizations to broaden and enhance our ability to serve and advocate for all children and families.

Commitment: We are dedicated to children’s educational success, health, and well-being through strong family and community engagement, while remaining accountable to the principles upon which our association was founded.

Diversity: We acknowledge the potential of everyone without regard, including but not limited to: age, culture, economic status, educational background, ethnicity, gender, geographic location, legal status, marital status, mental ability, national origin, organizational position, parental status, physical ability, political philosophy, race, religion, sexual orientation, and work experience.