Kindergarten Playdate
Join incoming Kindergarteners for a special event featuring games and activities led by Backyard PE. This event will take place on the field at McGilvra. Please RSVP if you plan to attend so we can open extra spots to some of our current students.
Kindergarten Playdate
Meet up with fellow incoming McGilvra families at this informal playdate.
Kindergarten Roundup
Join our Kindergarten teaching team for a special introduction to Kindergarten! This important session provides you and your student an opportunity to spend time with classmates and teachers, get to know each other, and learn more about McGilvra. The morning involves a variety of activities, some that you will do with your child and some that the children will do together, that help us get to know your child and plan for the year ahead.
Popsicles with the Principal
Join Principal Anderson and other McGilvra families for popsicles.
Meet Your Teacher
4:00 p.m. - Meeting for Families in the McGilvra Lunchroom
4:30 - 5:30 p.m. - Visit classrooms and meet your child’s teacher
McGilvra Afternoon at the Mariners
Join McGilvra families and friends for an afternoon at the Mariners while supporting the school! A portion of every ticket sold supports the McGilvra PTA!
Seats are in Section 114, Rows 17-38. We will fill rows from the front back, so buy your tickets early to be closer to the field!
A few notes:
Face value of these tickets is $56.
At check-out, click Enter Custom Tip if you'd like to reduce the fee you're charged.
Friends and family are welcome but the $30 tickets are only available to McGilvra students, siblings, and staff.
You will receive the game tickets electronically a few days before the event.
If you want to sit with another family, please buy your tickets together otherwise we cannot guarantee your seats will be near each other.
The last day to buy tickets is Wednesday, May 14
McGilvra Fundraiser Auction
Join us for McGilvra Elementary’s annual auction this year themed—“Starry Night”—a fun evening of celebration and community support! The event takes place on Saturday, April 26th, 2025, from 6–10 PM at The Extra Ingredient @ Tyee. Expect a festive atmosphere, great food and drinks, and exciting auction items—all to benefit McGilvra’s students and programs.
🎟 Tickets are on sale now! Scan the QR code on the flyer or click here to get yours.
The McGilvra PTA is committed to making this event accessible to all families. If the ticket cost is a financial barrier, please contact school counselor Amy McCue at asmccue@seattleschools.org to discreetly arrange free or discounted admission.
McGilvra Holi Celebration
The McGilvra Holi celebration is a joyful, family-friendly event that brings our school community together to celebrate the Indian Festival of Colors. Students and families enjoy music, dancing, delicious food, and of course—throwing vibrant, colorful powder in the spirit of unity, love, and renewal. It’s one of McGilvra’s most festive and inclusive events of the year!