Welcome to
Geiger Montessori PTSA!
2024-2025 Geiger PTSA Mission
To create & foster opportunities that enrich & support our children, teachers, & community.
Goals:
Continue to prioritize advocacy work for our students, parents, & teachers within the Geiger community.
Work to improve the level of community engagement & volunteerism with continued efforts toward increased diversification & a PTSA that is truly representative of our school community.
Provide multiple educational enrichment opportunities for Geiger students (e.g., field trips, assemblies, science/art programs, & community events.
Provide support to Geiger families in need via the Winter Wishes & food pantry.
Support Geiger staff via Montessori education, teacher stipends, volunteerism, staff appreciation events, & other means.
Enhance community connection through community events & transparent, timely, & relevant communications (e.g., financial transparency, website, general meetings, & social media).
We hope you explore our website & find answers to your questions; however, if you need further assistance, please contact board@geigerptsa.org We would love to connect with you.
If you are interested in becoming a PTSA member, JOIN HERE! It is $12 to join & financial assistance is available - if you're interested, please contact president@geigerptsa.org.
Join our next meeting!
Our next General Membership Meeting is on Nov. 20 at 6:30PM
We are meeting IN-PERSON in
Geiger's "Da Vinci" room.
Please join us! CHILDCARE & snacks are provided for the kids!!
Can't make it in-person?
Not to worry, join us via Zoom:
Meeting ID: 839 3614 2131 Passcode: 910655
Get involved!
We have several opportunities to help support our teachers & the PTSA over the next several months. Time commitment varies so check out the options & pick what's right for you! For more information on ways to volunteer at Geiger, visit our Volunteering page.
2024-2025 Openings - Contact info@geigerptsa.org for more info!
Fundraising Chair – Serves throughout the year- helps drive fundraising strategy for the PTSA, leads a committee to plan fundraising efforts.
Winter Wishes Chair (Nov/Dec) – Event Chair – Annual winter program provides donated items to Geiger families in need. Work with the counselors to manage requests & donated items. Planning in November with donations being sent home before Winter Break in December.
Art / Science Night (Feb/Mar) – Event Chair – Annual Spring event – Chair decides theme; partners with the teachers to create a student product (science project, art project, etc.) to showcase. Flexibility with formatting & activities. Planning begins in January with event in late February/March.
Financial Review
Movie Nights
Parent Enrichment & Education
Student Enrichment & Assemblies
Upcoming Events-
Please keep checking back for all the fun & amazing events we are creating for you & your families!!
If you're at the school, be sure to check out our BIG bulletin board for the current month's events & all things PTSA! The board is in the hallway going toward the lunchroom. Our PTSA office is across from the music room.
11/6/24: Make sure to come to our monthly PTSA meetings to learn about these upcoming events & how you can help make sure that these events CAN happen!! Our next meeting information is listed directly above this section.
ASB's Barnyard Dance- 11/15
Where: Geiger Montessori
Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm
The PTSA has partnered with ASB for a Barnyard school dance! Put on your boots & cowboy/cowgirl hats & join us for a free, fun family dance. All are welcome!
Popcorn, music, photo booth & lots of fun for the whole family. This is NOT a drop off event, so adults must accompany students.
Interested in volunteering?
Please email ASB Advisor, Julie Cowling at jcowlin@tacoma.k12.wa.us
Thanksgiving Break!
Dates: Nov. 27th - 29th
Happy Thanksgiving. Take this time to be with family & friends who are important & make a positive impact on your life! Enjoy & stay warm & safe!!
Past Events-
Geiger Food Pantry- 10/7 thru 10/31
Where: Geiger Montessori
ASB run's the Geiger Montessori's "Food Bank Pantry" which benefits students from our school. Please consider donating to THIS week to help restock our pantry.
If you have a conference scheduled with your student's teacher this would be the perfect opportunity to bring those donated items to the school for drop off.
We appreciate your support in supporting our students
Thank you!!
Book Fair- 10/14 thru 10/18
Time: Various hours (Check out the flyer on the right-hand side!!)
Where: Geiger Montessori
Our first Book Fair of the school year will be coming to Geiger Montessori!! We look forward to seeing all the kids & families visiting the event & finding amazing stories & book activities to get & take home!
Volunteers are needed for cashier/floating! There are LOT's of different time slots. Take a look to see if there is a ONE-Hour increment time slot you could help us out with!
Click: Yes! I can VOLUNTEER!!!
If you'd like to set up an eWallet for your student to shop the fair, please check out this video below: eWallet How To Video!
The IDEA Project- 10/7 thru 10/11
Time: During school hours
Where: Geiger Montessori
Geiger is hosting the IDEA Project! Help our students create understanding & build empathy for individuals with different abilities.
Help lead a sensory station. We need 20-25 volunteers that are needed!
Click: I WANT TO VOLUNTEER!!
Click: To learn more about IDEA Project!
Harvest Fest- 9/27
Time: 6:00 - 8:00PM
Where: Geiger Montessori
The PTSA is throwing our BIG Harvest Fest event!! This event is FREE - FREE- FREE!! Check out our flyer on the right-hand side for more details.
Help us by volunteering! The event will not run smoothly without the help of our community! Please consider helping for 1 time slot, check out the different ways you can help by using the link below!
Click: That sounds FUN! Sign me up!
DEI's "Eat & Greet"
When: Wednesday, September 25th
Where: Sunset Terrace Park
Time: 4:00pm
Geiger Montessori families have an opportunity to come eat, meet & talk to other fellow Orca's! We're committed to fostering an enriching & supportive climate of belonging, equity, & representation. Kids are welcome & snacks are provided!
Check the flyer out for more details!
Meet & Greet!
When: Thursday, September 5th
Where: Geiger Montessori
Geiger Montessori is hosting a Meet & Greet for our current & new families to drop off school supplies, meet the office staff, & meet your teacher! The PTSA will be there to help support our school & answer any questions you may have about our PTSA.
The PTSA will have Popcorn, Popsicles & Bubbles for each family to pick up AFTER touring the school. The PTSA also has invited Rhubarb from the Tacoma Rainier's! He'll be there to visit with you from 4:30pm-5:30pm.
We look forward to seeing YOU on Thursday, September 5th!!!
Night At The Park
When: Friday, June 21st
Where: Cheney Stadium
Geiger Montessori families got to have a FUN night at the Tacoma Rainiers baseball game!
Our home team WON the game & it ended with an amazing firework show for all to enjoy!!
Thank you all for your generosity in purchasing tickets for the Rainier's game on June 21st!
Scholastic Book Fair
6/3 thru 6/7
HOURS of operation: Please note the hours are unique due to scheduling between library class time.
Monday: 1:30pm-3:15pm
Tuesday: 9:15am-10am, 11:45am-1:25pm & 3:45pm-5pm
Wednesday: 1:15pm-2:35pm
Thursday: 11:45am-3:15pm & 3:45pm-5pm
Friday: 1:30pm-3:15pm & 3:45pm-5pm
The PTSA is hosting a low-key book fair in the Library next week. Because of the money we've earned in past fairs this year we are able to get a free book into the hands of each student - which is amazing! In addition, any/all purchases with eWallet, cash and card are all buy one get one (BOGO).
If you'd like to set up an eWallet for your student to shop the fair, please check out this video below:
Orca Fun Run
When: Friday, May 31st
Where: Geiger Montessori Field
The Fun Run is Geiger Montessori PTSA's ONLY fundraiser that we do, so it is a very important event to help us raise funds to continue providing amazing events, experiences for our students & Geiger community along with additional training for our school's staff & classroom needs requested by the teachers.
Every student at Geiger is provided an Orca Fun Run T-Shirt to participate in the FUN RUN!! This was made possible by our generous sponsors that came in from LOCAL BUSINESSES!
• Luxor
• Gray Lumber
• AMR Insurance
• Seven Meadows Archery
• Art Studio 27
THANK YOU!!
Arts Night- 4/26
Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Where: Geiger Montessori
Check out the "Arts Night" page on our site for further details. We are still in the early planning stages, so please keep checking back for updated information as we get more committed artists, performers & volunteers!
Click: I want to VOLUNTEER!
IDEA Project- 4/22 thru 4/26
Time: During school hours
Where: Geiger Montessori
Geiger is hosting the IDEA Project! Help our students create understanding & build empathy for individuals with different abilities.
Help lead a sensory station. Lots of volunteers are needed!
Click: I want to VOLUNTEER!
Scholastic Book Fair
4/15 thru 4/19
HOURS of operation: 11am-3pm & 3:40pm-5:00pm daily
Our Geiger Montessori community earns back 25% of our sales in reward! If you'd like to set up an eWallet for your student to shop the fair, please check out this video below:
PTSA Movie Night!
Friday, Feb 9th, 6pm - 8pm
It was a family fun-filled night with our fellow Orca's featuring the movie, Elemental!
We would like to thank our AMAZING volunteers: Michelle B, Rachelle G, Shelby M, Jessica K, Erica S, Tori L, Yona T, Mariah F, Melissa G, Carrie H, & Becky D.
Doors open at 6pm
Movie begins at 6:30pm
Amy Lang's Birds & The Bees!
Wednesday, Feb. 7th, Time: 6:30PM - 8PM
Become your kids' go-to birds & bees source!
Simple & effective tips & tools will be discussed at this seminar. Also, we invited our sister school, Bryant Montessori's parents/guardians to join us at our school's library for this event. Amy was a delight & made the atmosphere comfortable for all who attended in-person & via Zoom!
Zoom option will be available.
Join us on 2/7 @ 6:30PM by clicking here!
ASB Family BINGO Night!
Friday, Jan. 26th, 6:30pm - 8pm
The families and students had a great time. Thank you to our ASB for creating a FUN evening & providing some free popcorn!
Spirit Day!
Wednesday, Jan. 3rd was Hat/Cap Day!
Students joined in on the fun & wore their favorite hat/cap for the whole day!
Winter Wishes 2023
Thank you to everyone who was able to contribute to helping some of our Geiger families this holiday season! You truly helped make it a special season. Happy Holidays everyone!
Scholastic Book Fair- 11/6 thru 11/9
HOURS of operation: 11am-3pm & 3:45pm-5:00pm daily
The book fair is next week & we get a chance to purchase new books for this cozy reading time of year!
Our Geiger Montessori community earns back 25% of our sales in reward! If you'd like to set up an eWallet
for your student to shop the fair, please check out this video below:
Harvest Fest '23
Thank you to the businesses who sponsored Harvest Fest '23, those who volunteered at the event & to those who supported by donating delicious treats at the bake & share table!! We also would like to thank each & every family who came to Harvest Fest '23 to have a fun & memorable evening!!
During the event this year, we gained 11 NEW PTSA members, we are so thankful & excited to have their voices be a part of our organization. In addition, to everyone who donated to our "Direct Ask"- Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!!! Continued support in every category from our Geiger Community is greatly appreciated & helps us continue to host events such as Harvest Fest, continued education for our teachers/staff, field trips, school assemblies, teacher/staff appreciation, & SO - SO much more!
