Capitol Hill Weekly Update

It may only be March, but we’re already getting excited about welcoming our newest students this fall. If you have a child starting kindergarten in August, now is the time to register!

We recently had a great Kindergarten Connect event on Tuesday, March 10, where it was wonderful to welcome families and their future kindergarten students to Capitol Hill. Families toured the halls, opened books, and even stretched out on the carpets of their future classrooms to read. Seeing our future students exploring the school was a special moment for our community.

If you missed the first one, we’re hosting another Kindergarten Connect on April 7 from 4–5 PM. Families will hear from our Kindergarten teachers, Counselor, PTA President, and Principal, and have the opportunity to learn more about what makes Capitol Hill such a special place to learn and grow.

Please help us spread the word and tell your friends and neighbors about our wonderful community school. Share with neighbors what you love about Capitol Hill and consider picking up a Capitol Hill yard sign from the office to show your school pride and help welcome future students to our community.

Visit our website for registration information or call the school office at 503-916-6303. We can’t wait to welcome our newest Capitol Hill students and families!

Auction Volunteers - May 3rd 2pm to 5pm

Our biggest fundraising event of the year is coming up this spring and we need volunteers to help prepare for this event. We are looking for the following volunteers below. Please click here to sign up.

Needed ASAP: Kids Maker-Market Coordinator - Market will be a place for creative kids to sell crafts/goods. Coordinator will be the point of contact for kids who participate.

Other needs: In Person Auction Lead, & Day of Help (Setup, Cleanup, etc.)

Field Day Lead - May 22nd

We are looking for a parent volunteer who can communicate with Mr. Gustin and help get the other volunteers organized and where they should be.

2026 - 2027 PTA Board & Event Leads

With the end of the school year approaching quickly, we are looking for volunteers to be on next school year PTA Board and also leads for the PTA events. Please see below for the positions that are currently opened and click here to sign up. If you want more information on these open positions, please reach out to any current board member.

2026 - 2027 PTA Board Positions - President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer 2, and Volunteer Coordinators.

2026 -2027 Events Lead/Co-Leads - VIP Day, Book Fair, Big Boo, Auction, OBOB & Staff Appreciation.

If you have any questions please reach out to Tabitha Ames & Jean-Francois Ortiz at volunteer@capitolhillpta.org

We are offering a variety of classes such as chess, yoga, Spanish, art, Lego engineering, music, sports and theater, and are excited to offer a few new programs such as 3d printing and circus arts!

If you would like more information about the classes, or if you would like to register, click on Resources / After School Classes on the PTA website or CLICK HERE. Registration is limited. Most classes start right after spring break, so register today!

Please reach out to me with questions.

Please reach out to mariannemajors@gmail.com with any questions you may have.

All those rainy, muddy days cleared out our clothing closet! If you are doing any spring cleaning, we are in need of small & medium pants plus shoes (all sizes). Anything donated that we can't use will be sent to the PPS Clothing closet. Thanks!

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

• 4/3 & 4/6-No School (Grading & Planning Days)
• 4/8 PTA Meeting
• 4/17 Principal's Coffee
• 4/22 Early Release Day-11:50 AM
  
  

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