Capitol Hill Weekly Update

Dear families,

As we head into the holiday break, I want to share my gratitude for our students, staff, and families. Seeing our students’ excitement as they look ahead to this first long break has been a reminder of the joy they bring to our community. Wishing you a peaceful, restorative break, and I look forward to seeing everyone in the new year.

Happy Winter Break!

In service to students,

Febe Armendariz

Principal

farmenda@pps.net

PPS has launched a new website and it looks great! Here is the new link for our school:

https://capitolhill.pps.net/

Auction Volunteers

We are looking for a few volunteers to help with this year's auction. All task are small and some can be done at home after work hours.

Procurement - Help reach out to business via emails, websites and paper letters to request donations. This can be done at home after working hours.

Graphic Designer - Looking for someone to help create a logo based on the event theme and create flyers, invitations, digital banner and day of program. This can be done at home after working hours.

Grade Level Art - Looking for parents at each grade level to help create a piece of art with the students to auction off. The parent/s of each grade, plan a piece of artwork and coordinate with the teachers to come to the classroom to have the students work on the art piece.

PPS Clothing Center

January 8th from 9:30am to 1:30pm

Seeking 5 to 6 people to sort clothes and help families shop for clothing essentials. Your don't need to be there the whole time, give the time you have.

Please reach to the volunteer@capitolhillpta.org if you have any questions or are interested in volunteering.

Our Winter after school classes are open for registration.

We are offering a variety of classes such as chess, yoga, spanish, art, Lego engineering and music, and are excited to offer a few new programs such as theater and french!

If you would like more information about the classes, or if you would like to register, click on the After School Classes tab on the PTA website or CLICK HERE. Registration is limited. Most classes start the 1st week back from Winter Break, so register today! (These classes could make for a great holiday gift!!)

Please reach out to mariannemajors@gmail.com with questions.

For the week of January 5, 2026:

Monday: Pasta with Marinara and Meatballs or Mozzarella

Tuesday: Chicken Tenders

Wednesday: Pancakes with Chicken Sausage and Berry Compote

Thursday: Cheese or Pepperoni Pizza

Friday: Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Tomato Soup

Here is the link for the page that has monthly menus:
https://www.pps.net/departments/nutrition-services/menus

Our school year calendar has all of the important school-related dates for your reference.

• 12/23-1/2/26-No School, Winter Break (Return to School 1/5/26)
• 1/8-Volunteer Day at the PPS Clothing Closet (9:30 am-1:30 pm)
• 1/14-Early Release (11:50 am)
• 1/14-PTA Meeting (6-7 pm in the CHE library)
• 1/19-No School (MLK Holiday)
• 1/26 &1/27-No School (Grading & Planning Days)
  
  

Reminder: When picking up students early please make sure you (or whomever is picking them up) brings their ID so we can check to make sure you are approved to pick up the student.

Cognizart by MetroArts Inc.’s 32nd Young Artists Debut

Until January 16, 2026, Cognizart is accepting applications from visual artists & performing soloists and ensembles ages 8 to 18 to participate in the Young Artists Debut! (YAD!) The YAD! offers fun and educational benefits, including the opportunity to showcase and refine creative talents, professional photos and videos of creative works, guidance from mentors, and honoraria. One winning artist will be selected as the Zorro Award Winner, an honor which includes $1,000 to further artistic endeavors. The experience culminates with the Young Artists Debut! on April 24, 2026, at The Reser where artists showcase their talents, and select soloists will have the opportunity to perform with Orchestra Nova Northwest musicians.