B.F. Day PTSA
We are families, students, staff, community leaders, and teachers who work for the success of each student learner
News
Fill in a square for every time you read 20 minutes! Turn in upon your return to school to receive an invitation to Mrs. P.’s Summer Reading Pancake Breakfast! (tentative date September 11)
Grades K-2: 24-Hour Summer Reading Challenge
Grades 3-5: 48-Hour Summer Reading Challenge
Optional : Summer Bingo
This is a just-for-fun challenge. See how many squares you can complete. Bring your BINGO sheet back in September to be part of the Summer BINGO Wall of Fame
Monday, Aug 31, 4-5pm, BF Day Blacktop : Join us for this cool opportunity to reconnect with friends and check out the K-5 class lists!
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
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