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You're Invited: Annual TOPS Auction
February 26, 2027
Our annual auction is the largest fundraising event of the year and a meaningful opportunity for the TOPS community to come together. More information about tickets, donations, sponsorships, and volunteer opportunities will be shared as the event approaches.
Sep
30
Odyssey of the Mind Info Session
7:00 pm
– 8:00 pm
Drop by the TOPS Gym to learn more about the Odyssey of the Mind Program.
Read about Odyssey of the Mind and the upcoming in-person and virtual info sessions.
Oct
8
Otter Bar-Dine Out for TOPS
4:00 pm
– 11:00 pm
Dine out at Otter Bar to benefit Friends of TOPS
Join us at Otter Bar on Curriculum Night!
Make Curriculum Night even more fun by stopping by Otter Bar before or after the event on Thursday, October 8th. They’re generously donating 10% of food sales that evening to Friends of TOPS — just let your server know you’re with us!
Mention Friends of TOPS to your server to make sure your purchase counts toward the donation.
Oct
8
Curriculum Night
6:00 pm
– 8:00 pm
We are excited to welcome families to TOPS to meet their students’ educators and learn about what students will be learning throughout the year.
We will have ASL interpretation. Please let me know if you have accessibility needs (i.e. will need to use the elevator) at mmbenz@seattleschools.org
Oct
9
Professional Development Day, No School
State In-service Day (no school for students)
Oct
14
TOPS Dine-out @ Pagliacci
4:00 pm
– 10:00 pm
TOPS Pagliacci Dine Out
10% of qualifying purchases at Pagliacci Pizza’s Madison and Miller locations benefit Friends of TOPS.
For Digital Orders (yes, delivery counts!) please use code DINEOUT in the coupon area.
When ordering in person, please tell them you are with TOPS K-8 School.
Oct
19
TOPS Talk-Parenting for Independence
7:30 pm
– 8:30 pm
TOPS Talks-Parenting for Independence and Resilience. Virtual parenting talk by author Dr. Michaeleen Doucleff.
Virtual event!
Join Dr. Michaeleen Doucleff for a practical conversation about raising cooperative, confident kids in a high-stimulation world. Drawing from her books Hunt, Gather, Parent and Dopamine Kids, Dr. Doucleff will explore what children need to feel confident and anxiety-free—and how families can support those needs in a childhood filled with screens, video games, and social media.
Oct
20
Site Council Meeting
7:00 pm
– 8:30 pm
Meeting ID: 998 0496 1936
Passcode: TOPSK8
Nov
11
Nov
17
Site Council Meeting
6:00 pm
– 7:30 pm
Meeting ID: 998 0496 1936
Passcode: TOPSK8
Nov
23
Family-Teacher Conferences at Elementary and K-8 Schools
Family-Teacher conference days in elementary and K-8 schools. (no school for elementary and K-8 schools, varies by school).
Most middle schools are open (see school website for more information).Nov
26
Thanksgiving, No School
Thanksgiving and Native American Heritage Day (no school)
Dec
3
TOPS Tour
8:00 am
– 9:00 am
Tour for prospective elementary families
Join us for a K-5 focused tour of the school at 9am.
Tours begin promptly at 9am outside the main office, entry is on Franklin Avenue.
Our parking lot is extremely small, please allow ample time to find street parking nearby.