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We’re the parent teacher organization (PTO) for West Seattle Elementary. We bring families, teachers, and neighbors together to help our students learn and grow.

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November 2026: News from Friends of West Seattle Elementary

November dates, six ways to volunteer, the school wishlist, family resources, and a free youth frisbee clinic.

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Coming up at West Seattle Elementary

All times Pacific
  1. Seattle Forest Week

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    Seattle — locations vary by event

    Event details: Seattle Forest Week

    Celebrate the start of tree-planting season with Green Seattle Partnership and Trees for Seattle. Events are free, open to all ages, and require no experience. Bring a friend.

    Choose an individual event for its location and start time. The November 7–15 calendar entry covers the festival dates; activities have their own schedules.

    Community event shared through Seattle Public Schools. Read the original flyer.

    Find an event and sign up
  2. Team Read: Free After-School Reading Tutoring

    · 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm

    Event details: Team Read: Free After-School Reading Tutoring

    Free after-school reading tutoring for selected second- and third-grade students. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4:30–5:30 p.m., during the school term, excluding school holidays and breaks.

    Team Read contacts families of recommended students. This is not a drop-in activity. Families are responsible for transportation; confirm session location and any changes with Team Read.

    About Team Read
  3. Veterans Day Observed (no school)

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At the lunch table

Next week’s lunches

November 9–November 13, 2026

Full lunch menu
    • Burger, Veggie K-12
    • Cheeseburger K-8
    • Samosa, Vegetable
    More lunch choices for Monday, November 9

    Beverage

    • Milk, 1% White
    • Milk, NF Chocolate

    Condiment

    • Ketchup Packet

    Daily Fruit

    • Pears

    Daily Vegetable

    • Celery Sticks

    Grab & Go

    • Yogurt Lunch Box, Blueberry
    • Yogurt Lunch Box, Strawberry
    • Bagel Lunch Box
    • Wowbutter Lunchbox
    • Nacho Box

    Sides

    • Fries
    • Chicken Wings, w/ BBQ Sauce
    • Mac and Cheese

    Vegetables Carrots

    More lunch choices for Tuesday, November 10

    Beverage

    • Milk, 1% White
    • Milk, NF Chocolate

    Daily Fruit

    • Banana, Fresh Fruit

    Daily Vegetable

    • Baby Carrots

    Grab & Go

    • Yogurt Lunch Box, Blueberry
    • Yogurt Lunch Box, Strawberry
    • Bagel Lunch Box
    • Wowbutter Lunchbox
    • Nacho Box
    • No lunch menu published for this day.

      • Chicken Corn Dog

      Vegetables Broccoli

      More lunch choices for Thursday, November 12

      Beverage

      • Milk, 1% White
      • Milk, NF Chocolate

      Daily Fruit

      • Apple

      Daily Vegetable

      • Broccoli, Florette

      Grab & Go

      • Yogurt Lunch Box, Blueberry
      • Yogurt Lunch Box, Strawberry
      • Bagel Lunch Box
      • Wowbutter Lunchbox
      • Nacho Box

      Sides

      • Tater Tot
      • Chicken Con Queso Bowl
      • Bean and Queso Bowl (Vegetarian)

      Vegetables Corn

      More lunch choices for Friday, November 13

      Beverage

      • Milk, 1% White
      • Milk, NF Chocolate

      Daily Vegetable

      • Corn

      Grab & Go

      • Yogurt Lunch Box, Blueberry
      • Yogurt Lunch Box, Strawberry
      • Bagel Lunch Box
      • Wowbutter Lunchbox
      • Nacho Box

      Sides

      • Spanish Rice
      • Sofrito Beans - K-12
      • Pico de Gallo K-12
      • Pears

    Food labels reflect names on the menu. Menus may change. View MealViewer for ingredients and allergen information. Updated Nov 8, 4:29 am PST.

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    The main entrance to West Seattle Elementary, with families arriving at school.
    Image courtesy of Miller Hayashi.

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