Richmond PTA would like to welcome you to 2017 with our annual Oshōgatsu Festival on Friday, January 20, from 6:30-8:00 pm. Festivities will include a mochi-pounding demo by Utsuki-Kai, and mochi sampling and sales by our own Richmond community members. We’ll also have tea tasting and craft activities, so come join us in ringing in …
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To keep our Lost and Found area under control, it is necessary for us to clean it out twice a year. Unclaimed clothing items are then washed and donated to the PTA Clothing Center. Please come and claim lost items by Friday December 16th. The deadline to come and claim your child’s lost items is …
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Richmond PTA’s annual craft fair is on Friday, Dec. 9th from 6:30 – 8:00pm. In addition to providing an opportunity for the kiddos to make some fabulous homemade holiday crafts, you can shop for some last minute gifts at the Scholastic Book Fair. Mark your calendars and plan to join us for this fun and …
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Every year, the PTA hosts potluck lunches and dinners for our amazing Richmond teachers and staff who work extra hours at our school during Parent-Teacher Conferences. Our fabulous parent cooks have made this annual event a favorite with teachers. This year, we will be serving both lunch and dinner on Wednesday, November 9th, and lunch on Thursday, November 10th. If you …
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The Shamrock Run, Portland’s biggest running event, is a great opportunity to donate to Doernecher Children’s hospital, and support our PTA! Please consider joining my family for the 5K, 8K, 15K or Half as it is a great way for the whole family to get exercise and have fun! If we form a super team of …
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October 29th 11am-3pm Harvest Festival is a great community event that is free and open to all students and their families! In order to make this event work, we need your help. Please consider volunteering at an activity booth, bringing a baked good for the bake sale, turning the cider press or helping to set …
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Did you know that there is a huge clothing center inside Marshall High School (3905 SE 91st Ave) providing free clothing to our low-income PPS children? This PTA-sponsored clothing center provides warm winter coats, shoes, new socks and underwear, jeans, and much more for PPS kids and families who otherwise cannot easily afford clothing. Currently, …
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