B.F. Day PTSA
We are families, students, staff, community leaders, and teachers who work for the success of each student learner
News
Aug 29 and Sep 5, 10 am, BF Day Playground: Ms Ferrel (K teacher) and PTSA parents will be there to answer questions and bring snacks!
Wednesday, Aug 12, 4-5:00pm, Queen Anne Branch of the Seattle Public Library : As you know, our school is undergoing a major construction project this summer, making it impossible to be in our library. The Fremont branch will be closed for renovations as well. Please join Ms. P for story time at the Queen Anne Branch (400 W Garfield St). Read aloud will be 4:15-4:45 pm.
August 19-21st, 9am-12pm : Kick Off to Kindergarten
Thursday, August 27th, 4-5 pm : Preschool Playdate at Upper School Playground
Saturday, August 29th, 10-11 am : Kindergarten Playdate at Upper Uppers
Monday, August 31st, 4-5pm : K-5 Social and class lists posted
Saturday, September 5th, 10-11am : Kindergarten Playdate at Upper Uppers
$92.5K PTSA Grant Approved: The Seattle School Board unanimously approved our $92,500 grant! This one-time funding will directly support teacher collaboration, professional development, and a classroom tutor to celebrate and support our diverse learners.
Salmon in the Schools: Next year, students will get hands-on environmental science experience raising salmon eggs in classroom tanks, tracking their development, and concluding the year with a field trip to release the fry into local creeks.
New Maker Carts Pilot: We are launching PTSA-sponsored Maker Carts packed with curriculum-aligned math and science materials to bring lessons to life with fun, hands-on physics and engineering projects.
Read more about these exciting developments in the Newsletter
Free groceries and summer meals are available across North Seattle with no ID, proof of citizenship, income verification, or registration required.
North Helpline (Lake City) – (206) 367-3477
North Helpline (Bitter Lake) – (206) 413-8192
University District Food Bank – (206) 523-7060
FamilyWorks (Wallingford) – (206) 647-1770
The Seattle Summer Meals Program (June 24–August 18) provides free breakfast, lunch and snacks for children and teens (ages 1–18); you can text “Food” to 509-509 or call 211 to find a meal site near you.
Events
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Summer Library: QA Branch
August 12, 2026 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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Kindergarten Orientation
August 19, 2026 9:15 am - 9:15 am
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Kick Off Kindergarten
August 19, 2026 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Kick Off Kindergarten
August 20, 2026 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Kick Off Kindergarten
August 21, 2026 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Kindergarten Family Date
August 21, 2026 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
PTSA Communications
About the PTSA
The B.F. Day PTSA is made up of volunteers from the B.F. Day Family, including parents, teachers, administrators, community leaders, volunteers, and friends of BF Day. We work for the success of each student learner by supporting their educational, social and emotional journey through various programs, and fundraising to meet the financial needs of these programs.
- Fund and support hiring of much needed staff, like counselor and support teachers
- Fund and support targeted social support programs for families of our students
- Organize and support the after school enrichment program
- Fund and support the Jumpstart program for Kindergarten
Annual Fundraisers
Every year there are events organized by the PTSA that work towards collecting the funds required to support the programs. Some of the major events are detailed below
- Direct Drive: Largest fundraiser of the year and the only direct fund ask to parents. Learn more about Direct Drive
- Move-A-Thon: Get your kids moving to raise funds through kids sponsors. Learn more about Move-A-Thon
- Spring Fling: Social event for adults to focus on community building. This event raises funds through an auction of donated items. Learn more about the Spring Fling