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There is always something to get involved with at MCE -- from family events to art contests and more!
5th Grade Camp Committee Meeting
Wednesday, February 25th
7:00 - 8:30pm
Location: MCE Library
Attention 4th Grade Parents/Guardians 
We hope you'll join our 2026 5th Grade Camp Committee Meeting! We will discuss details about camp and fundraising to ensure every incoming 5th grader has an opportunity to attend.
We hope to see you there!
Spirit Day - Decades
Friday, February 27th
Popcorn Friday
March, 13th
Spirit Day - Silly Hair Day
Friday, March 20th
Science Day
March 25th
Science Day is coming! Our Science Extravaganza is a FULL school day filled with hands-on science presentations and labs, which allow the students to broaden their knowledge and experiences into areas they may have never thought of or heard about.
How you can help:
- Are you in a science field or do you know someone who is?
- Is there an organization / company in the sciences that you work or volunteer with?
- Do you know anyone who would like to participate as a presenter?
Please send ideas and contact information to gro.a1771176220tpecm1771176220@yade1771176220cneic1771176220s1771176220.
Mariners Day Out
Sunday, March 29th
1:10pm
Seattle Mariners vs. Cleavland Guardians
Tickets: $30 per ticket • $25 per ticket for teachers & staff
Join our school community for a fun afternoon at the ballpark! All proceeds go directly toward 5th Grade Camp next year, helping ensure every 5th grader gets the chance to attend. Bring your family, wear your Mariners gear, and support a great cause—we hope to see you there!
Spirit Day - Team Fanatic
Friday, April 17th
PTA Membership Meeting
Monday, April 20, 2026
7:00–8:30 PM
We hope you’ll join us for our next Membership Meeting! Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend — even if you’re not a member yet! (Only current members are eligible to vote.)
Garden Work Party
Tuesday, April 21st
3:30 - 5:00pm
Garden Work Parties are for adults (grades 2-5 are welcome until 4:15, after that they need a parent/guardian) to do additional garden care that our students may not be able to do alone.
Sign up here to volunteer!
Popcorn Friday
Friday, April 24th
Popcorn Friday
Friday, May 8th
SCREENagers (community film viewing)
Thursday, May 14th
7pm
Jackson High School auditorium
Mill Creek Elementary and Cedar Wood PTAs are co-hosting a free screening of the documentary film, Screenagers: Elementary School Age Edition. All ESD elementary school families are invited. Let's help our kids thrive in the digital age.
Spirit Day - Red, White & Blue
Friday, May 22nd
PTA Membership Meeting
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
7:00–8:30 PM
We hope you’ll join us for our next Membership Meeting! Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend — even if you’re not a member yet! (Only current members are eligible to vote.)
Popcorn Friday
Friday, June 12th
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