Latest News...
The Washington State PTA Top 5 Legislative Priorities for 2026–2027 are:
-
Closing the Funding Gaps — Ensuring adequate funding for K–12 education, special education, transportation, and school operating costs.
-
Addressing the Student Mental Health Crisis — Expanding access to school counselors and mental health resources.
-
Addressing Funding, Inclusion, and Supports in Special Education — Improving special education funding, staffing, inclusion, and student supports.
-
Preventing and Reducing Gun Violence and Suicide — Supporting prevention, safe firearm storage, and mental health services.
-
Expanding School Construction Funding Options — Increasing funding for school facilities and improving access to construction bonds.
Want to stay informed? Sign Up for WSPTA Action Alerts:
NOVEMBER is here!
Check out the newsletter for all that’s happening this month!
English PDF:November Newsletter 2026- English
Spanish PDF: November Newsletter 2026- Spanish
What’s for lunch?!
The November Food Menu is here!
The Remlinger Pie Sale is here!
Our school receives $5 for every pie purchased – thank you for supporting our school! Place your order online or send in the order form with cash or check.
Pie Pickup: November 23, from 3:45–5:00PM unless other arrangments are made.
Order Online: https://ceptsa.givebacks.com/shop/items/dc71aeedda6e8d
Paper Forms:
This year’s REFLECTIONS theme is “What My Culture Means to Me,” and students are invited to explore their creativity through six art categories: Dance Choreography, Literature, Visual Arts, Music Composition, Photography, and Film Production.
Pick up the entry form packet in the office or you can print below.
The deadline to submit entries is Friday, November 6, 2026.
We’re excited to see how our Tigers express themselves and share their unique perspectives through art!
Entry Form/Guidelines: 2026-27-National-Reflections-Packet-with-WSPTA-Fillable-Entry-Form (2)
Save the date! The Carnation Elementary Holiday Market is back for its 3rd year in a row!
Are you a small business owner looking for a fun opportunity to showcase your products and connect with our amazing community? We would LOVE to have you join us as a vendor!
Interested in being a vendor? Please email us at **ceptsa@outlook.com** for more information.
Help us make this year’s holiday market extra special!
We can’t wait to celebrate the season, support local small businesses, and bring our community together!
Hey Tiger families, ordering for SPIRIT WEAR is now open!!
Place your order online from Stillwater Custom Design and have your items delivered to the school or another location of your choice.
Please let us know if you have any questions.
Carnation Elementary’s Kindness Squad has partnered with Empower Youth Network for their Annual Food Drive and they would love your support to benefit our community!
Please consider donating individually wrapped, shelf-stable, non-perishable food items to support our community.
Please consider donating individually wrapped, shelf-stable, non-perishable food items to support our community.
Collection boxes will soon be available in each wing.
Sharing from Parent Square…
Students are allowed to wear costumes on Friday 10/30!
Please follow the established guidelines below, as well as any additional guidelines shared by your child’s classroom teacher.
Be comfortable – Wear a costume that allows you to use the restroom and be comfortable in class.
Dress in layers if you’re wearing a one piece.
No Face Paint or Face Coverings
No Weapons, references to weapons or disrespectful words
Leave hand-held accessories at home (wands, etc.)
Beauty and the Beast on Thursday 10/29!
We hope you can come support these hardworking performers!
There will be concessions available to purchase (card or exact cash) with proceeds
going towards 5th Grade Camp! See you there!
Upcoming Events:
Nov
10
2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Nov
11
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Nov
12
9:30 am - 11:30 am
Nov
12
9:30 am - 11:30 am
Nov
13
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
CONTACT CEPTSA
Mailing Address: 4950 Tolt Ave. - Carnation, WA 98014
Email: ceptsa@outlook.com
Carnation Elementary
Phone: 425-844-4550
The mission of Carnation Elementary PTSA is to positively impact the lives of all students by partnering with staff, families, and community to foster a culture that values learning, builds community and advocates for all students to excel personally, academically and socially.
![100Staff-Copy[1]](https://carnationptsa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/100Staff20-20Copy1.png "100Staff-Copy[1]")
![platinum[1]](https://carnationptsa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/platinum1.jpg "platinum[1]")
![OutstandingCommunicationGOLD_2019-20[21641][1]](https://carnationptsa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Outstanding20Communication20GOLD_2019-20216411.png "OutstandingCommunicationGOLD_2019-20[21641][1]")
![OutstandingNewsletterGOLD_2020-21[1]](https://carnationptsa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Outstanding20Newsletter20GOLD_2020-211.png "OutstandingNewsletterGOLD_2020-21[1]")
![OutstandingCommunicationGOLD_2020-21[1]](https://carnationptsa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Outstanding20Communication20GOLD_2020-211.png "OutstandingCommunicationGOLD_2020-21[1]")