After School Enrollment
Spring Quarter
Registration runs: MON 3/9-FRI 3/20
Class Dates: MON 3/30-MON 6/1 (8 weeks)
Skip days: MON 4/13-FRI 4/17, MON 5/25
See more on our Enrichment Page
Book Fair
Share the excitement with your book-loving community! Let's make this year's book fair an event to remember!
Check out the link below to preview the fair and set up your ewallet.
Literacy Night
Please join us for
CATHARINE BLAINE'S LITERACY NIGHT
CELEBRATE BOOKS!
CHECK OUT THE BOOK FAIR, ENJOY TEACHER READ-A-LOUDS, BOOK-RELATED ACTIVITIES & TREATS.
MARCH 19 6-7:30 PM
In the library and room 123
Family Cultures & Traditions Night
GET YOUR PASSPORT READY FOR BLAINE'S ANNUAL
Cultures and Traditions Night!
TUESDAY, APRIL 7TH
6 - 7:30 PM | Blaine Cafeteria
Enjoy authentic cuisines • Hear diverse languages • Explore new cultures
COME AND CELEBRATE THE CULTURAL DIVERSITY
THAT MAKES OUR SCHOOL SPECIAL!
SIGN UP TO BE A CULTURAL AMBASSADOR HERE!
We need YOU to make this event happen!
Want to showcase your culture but unsure of where to start? We want to help make participation fun and easy!
CHECK OUT OUR CULTURAL AMBASSADOR GUIDE!
Blaine Derby Block Party & Spring Auction
We are so excited to officially announce the 2026 Catharine Blaine K-8 Spring Auction Block Party, a Kentucky Derby-themed street celebration you won't want to miss.
This is one of our school's biggest fundraisers and every donation, host, and sponsor helps us reach our goal of funding staffing, classroom resources, enrichment programs, and more for our kids.
Here's how YOU can get involved:
🏇 DONATE — Sports tickets, vacation rentals, gift cards, handmade items, and anything in between are welcome.
🌹 HOST — Offer to host a Back-to-School Brunch, Parents Night Out, Grade Level Party, or another fun experience for the community.
⭐️ SPONSOR — Both families and businesses are welcome to sponsor. It's a great way to show your support and get recognized at the event.
Stay tuned for info tickets and how to bid.
See you at the starting gate on May 16th! 🌸
Director Smith at MCC Meeting
Advocacy Opportunity!
Join MCC's March Meeting
Tuesday | March 17th | 7PM
at the
Church of the Ascension & Zoom
MCC continues last month's important community conversation on immigration and its local impact.
Join us to hear trom:
Kathleen Smith, Seattle School Board Director
(District 2)Jorge Barón, King County Councilmember
Pastor Marci Scott-Weis, Magnolia UCC
We will also teature updates on Magnolia parks projects with Friends of Discovery Park, along with City Council updates from the offices of Councilmembers Bob Kettle and Dan Strauss.
Varsity Girls Championship
Blaine Tigers Girls Varsity Basketball Team plays for the championship against Boren STEM at 11:30am on Saturday, March 14th at Ingraham High School Gym.
Come out and support our Tigers!
Family Glow Dance
Come dress in your bright colors and dance under our black light to a live DJ @
Catharine Blaine's 3rd Annual Family Glow Dance
Friday, February 27th 6-8pm
The event is free. Tickets available for purchase to be used for:
Photo booth, glow accessories, drinks, pizza, and more snacks
5 tickets for $5
Square and Cash will be accepted
All students must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Volunteers needed to make this event glow!
PTA Meeting & Social
📅 Blaine PTA Meeting (hybrid)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84089435697
Meeting ID: 840 8943 5697
Passcode: 5yJj4Q
Tuesday, February 24th
6:30- 7:30 PM
with a social at Magnolia Pub after
You don’t have to be a PTA member to join our meetings! Swing by the school library or Zoom. Everyone’s invited! 🌟📚
Questions or Comments you’d like addressed?
🍻 Join us afterwards for socializing after the meeting at Magnolia Pub!
Let’s plan, connect, and keep our school strong! 💙🐯
Harlem Globetrotters
We’re excited to share that tickets are now available for a fun, high-energy outing with the Harlem Globetrotters!
📍 Where: Climate Pledge Arena
📅 When: Sunday, February 1 at 3PM
🎟️ Cost: $60 per ticket (includes tax)
👉 Purchase tickets HERE
Get your tickets by Sunday, January 25th!
Why go as a Blaine group?
$15+ from each ticket goes directly to Blaine PTA funds
If we sell 40 tickets, Blaine students will get to line up in the player tunnel after halftime and high-five the players! 🙌
Tickets purchased through the QR code will be collected and purchased as a group, so all Blaine families sit together
Tickets will be transferred the day before the game
Grab your tickets and join us for an unforgettable afternoon of tricks, laughs, and Tiger spirit! 🐅🏀
PTA Meeting
📅 Blaine PTA Meeting (hybrid)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9233567550?omn=84398115975
Meeting ID: 923 356 7550
Passcode: 1pQWyn
Tuesday, January 27th
6:30- 7:30 PM
You don’t have to be a PTA member to join our meetings! Swing by the school library or Zoom. Everyone’s invited! 🌟📚
Questions or Comments you’d like addressed?
Let’s plan, connect, and keep our school strong! 💙🐯
Middle School Open House
January 13, 2026, 6:30 – 7:30
Registration not required
Students welcome!
Elementary Open House
January 8, 2026, 6:30 – 7:30
Registration not required
Students welcome!
Winter Enrichment Enrollment
Winter Quarter After School Enrichments! Check out the Enrichment page for more details.
Registration Runs: Monday December 8 - Friday December 19
Classes Run: Mondays 1/12 - 3/16 and Wednesdays 1/14 - 3/11 (8 weeks)
Skip days: All SPS Holidays including MON 1/19, MON 2/16-THU 2/19
Class Offerings include:
Bricks 4 Kidz: Amusement Parks
Mad Science: Crazy Chemworks
Kids Carpentry
CraftLab
Chess
Stone Soup Theatre: Pixar's 22 Rules of Storytelling
Hall of Fame Team Camp (HOFTC): Choose Your Own Adventure
No School: Parent/Teacher Conference Days
Check with your students’ teacher about scheduling.
Family Bingo Night
Get ready for an evening of fun, cozy drinks, and prizes!
$5 Bingo sets include:
4 Cards
Dauber
Drink & Cookie Ticket
Cash & Venmo accepted.
The PTA needs your help to make this event a success! Sign up to volunteer or bring in baked goods.
Keep Our Magic Alive!
Blaine thrives because of you, our engaged, caring community. Your support keeps our programs strong and our kids inspired! We are proud to be stronger than ever and we invite you to Keep Our Magic Alive for our Annual giving Campaign!
This year, our goal is to raise $350/student and here is how that breaks down:
EDUCATION = $269
Staffing (Middle School Choir, Office Assistant, Recess/Lunch Supervisor, Health Room Support, Education Intervention Specialist): $214
Curriculum + Teacher Discretionary + Mini Grants: $29
Music + PE + Electives: $11
Library/Books: $8
Art + Garden Docent Programs: $4
Advocacy: $3
KEEPING THE LIGHTS ON = $45
Non-Profit Admin Expenses: $24
Facilities + Other: $21
COMMUNITY BUILDING = $38
Scholarships, Recognition, Class Trip Support: $27
Events = $11
Your contributions directly impact our students and staff and allow us to maintain and expand on the vital programs.
You can donate now at blainepta.com/donate!
We acknowledge that some families in our community face pressing challenges. Please know that there is absolutely no obligation to contribute, and your family’s well-being is our top priority. We know you contribute in other ways.
We appreciate you!
Thank you for your support,
Your Catharine Blaine PTA
Home Of The Tigers