Purdy Elementary PTA

Our last restaurant takeover in October was tons of fun getting to see so many Purdy families and staff members coming out to support our PTA. Next up: Chipotle! Dine in at the Gig Harbor location OR order online on the evening of Wednesday, November 18th and a portion of your purchase will benefit our Purdy PTA. If you dine in, don’t forget to mention that you’re with the Purdy PTA. If you order online, enter code JNLXZT6 at checkout to make sure your purchase helps support our PTA. We appreciate this amazing community and hope to see many of you at Chipotle on the 18th. Thank you!

Everyone is welcome at the next Purdy PTA Meeting tomorrow, Tuesday, November 3rd from 6-7 pm! Join us to learn more about our next restaurant takeover in November (yay, Chipotle!) and our beloved “Make It Take It” event in December. We’d love to see you in person, but if you can’t make it there, hop on Zoom to tune in and share your thoughts: https://zoom.us/j/93039173860 (Meeting ID: 930 3917 3860) Check out the other “Need to Know” dates for November below…

A HUGE thank you to all of our parent/family and community volunteers who helped make this year’s Monster Mash a success on Oct. 22! Thank you Purdy Family for coming out for an epic evening of games, dancing, trunk or treating & pies for our incredible principals! Thank you for donating TWO Chompers FULL of candy and goodies to make this night extra special. Huge shoutout to Murrey’s Disposal for donating for our use the trashcan we called “Chomper!” Thank you to all of our trunk or treat participants. We had 22 cars this year and all of them were SO creative. Huge THANK YOU to Gig Harbor Cruisers for joining in the fun and bringing your sweet rides! What a cool experience for our kids.

Our ISCREAMERY takeover on Oct. 16 was also a success! Our Panthers turned out in big numbers to support our school. We look forward to more takeovers this school year. In the meantime, check out Purdy PTA social media on Facebook and Instagram to check out photos and videos from the events, including Mr. Robuck and Mr. Hudac getting pie’d in the face for a good cause!

Don’t forget to SAVE-THE-DATE for our next Purdy PTA Meeting on Tuesday, November 3rd from 6-7 pm! Join us to learn more about our next restaurant takeover in November and our beloved “Make It Take It” event in December. We’d love to see you in person, but if you can’t make it there, hop on Zoom to tune in and share your thoughts: https://zoom.us/j/93039173860 (Meeting ID: 930 3917 3860)

Join Purdy Elementary PTA for our first “restaurant takeover” fundraiser this year at Iscreamery in downtown Gig Harbor on Friday, October 16th! Don’t forget to mention Purdy PTA so that a portion of your purchase (anytime from 11:30 am to 8 pm) will benefit our PTA. This takeover also includes Hole in the Wall Burger Shop located there as well so you can come for dinner, stay for dessert, see lots of Purdy friends & have a ton of fun! We can’t wait to see you there!

Our next PTA Meeting is coming up on Tuesday, October 6th from 6-7 pm! All are welcome to join us in person at Purdy Elementary or via Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/93039173860 (Meeting ID: 930 3917 3860)

Last meeting we had 32+ Purdy community members participate, so you will be in good company if you join us! We really appreciated the thoughtful input and fresh perspectives from everyone who was able to join last time. Your feedback, questions & ideas will truly help make this a great year for our kids! Plus, this meeting is likely to include the inside scoop about the upcoming Monster Mash event full of fall festivities and fun that takes place later in October. We hope to see you soon!

The Purdy PTA is so excited to bring you the annual Purdy Monster Mash, but we need your help to make it happen! Save the date for Thursday, October 22nd, from 5:00-6:30 pm. We have many volunteer opportunities available during and leading up to the event, so please contact either Kelsea at (360) 870-2399 or Dana at (360) 473-8917 if you would like to take part. You can also check out the different volunteer opportunities and sign up here: Purdy PTA: Purdy Monster Mash Volunteers for Oct 22nd. Also, keep an eye out for our Candy Monster who will be collecting candy donations starting the week of September 21st!

Join the Purdy Elementary School PTA or renew your annual membership by Sept. 21st! After that date every PTA member will be entered to win a generously donated Seahawks Prize Pack, including two tickets to the Oct. 4th game vs. the Chargers. Click here to purchase your membership ($25 for families and $15 for teachers). There’s no obligation to volunteer your time, but as a member of the PTA you will receive regular information about upcoming opportunities to support our school, staff, and students!

We were thrilled to connect with so many Purdy families and students at tonight’s Open House. We hope to see many of you at our first PTA meeting of the school year on Tuesday, September 8th from 6-7 pm in the Purdy Elementary Library. If you can’t join us in person, connect with us via Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/93039173860 (Meeting ID: 930 3917 3860) Starting in October, meetings will take place every first Tuesday of the month from 6-7 pm. Check out the Events calendar for future dates and upcoming events. This is going to be a fun year. We can’t wait to see you at the monthly meetings!

We’re excited to kick off a new school year and invite all Purdy Elementary families to get connected with the Purdy PTA! The PTA is a great way to stay informed, support our school, and be part of our school community.

• Meet the 2026–2027 Purdy PTA Board on the About page:
  • President: Lindsay Reynolds (contact: purdyptaprez@gmail.com)
  • Vice President: Kelsea Andrus
  • Treasurer: Maria Beaudette
  • Secretary: Kari Thomas
  • Members at Large: Lindsay Gathmann, Elise Bacon & Dana Johnston
• Connect with us in person at the Back to School “Meet and Greet” Open House on August 27 from 4:30-5:30 pm (see flyer below).
  • If you miss us in person, you can learn more about the PTA on our FAQ page.
• Join our Purdy PTA Facebook group for special PTA notifications and updates.
• Get ready for the first day! Purchase your Purdy Spirit Wear before school starts.
• Check the Events calendar for upcoming PTA meeting dates and other important events.

We look forward to a wonderful year together! Thank you for supporting Purdy Elementary and the PTA!

The first day of school on Sept. 2nd is almost here! Show your Purdy Elementary School pride with brand-new spirit wear while saving up to 35% OFF sitewide during the Purdy “Back-to-School” sale. From T-shirts to hats to sweatshirts, sports bags and more, there’s something for everyone in the family. Orders over $85 will enjoy FREE shipping. Plus, a portion of the proceeds from every purchase benefits PTA programs. Shop today to get your gear before school starts! The sale ends on September 14th. We appreciate your support!

Shop Here: https://1stplace.sale/100365

Join the Purdy Elementary School community as we come together to help spruce up our school grounds before students return. If you’re able to attend on Sunday, August 23rd, please bring any tools that might be helpful, such as weed trimmers, rakes, pruning shears, work gloves, and a water bottle. Everyone in the family can come pitch in. For new kindergarten families or those new to our community, this is a fun opportunity to get a sneak peek at your school. We appreciate any time you’re able to give between 9:00 am and 12:00 pm!