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James Baldwin Elementary PTO

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Enriching the experiences of students, teachers, staff, and families


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James Baldwin Elementary’s first ever Silent Auction

"James Baldwin Elementary’s First Ever Silent Auction" with stars and sparkles

December 1-8, 2025

Support our students and treat yourself!


All proceeds directly fund educational equipment and family support.


  • Gifts for the whole family
  • One-of-kind experiences
  • Gift cards to favorite spots

Start bidding today

Training to Stand with Our Immigrant Neighbors

December 16, 5:30-7:00PM at The Bridge coffee shop

In lieu of our usual PTO meeting, and in collaboration with our neighbor and James Baldwin Elementary supporter, North Seattle Church, we are co-hosting a special event: Training to Stand with Our Immigrant Neighbors on December 16 from 5:30-7:00PM at The Bridge coffee shop. For more information, please check your PTO newsletter or send us a message.


Dinner is provided for those who RSVP by December 12.

Kong Academy's Ninja Adventure Games class

Register by Jan 5

Get Involved

Meetings

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You're invited to attend monthly James Baldwin PTO meetings! Join us every third Tuesday at 6pm. Come share your ideas, or just listen to what's planned. All are welcome.

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Volunteer

Lend a hand, share your talents, and be part of the fun. Volunteer with the PTO and help our school community grow stronger. Sign up for positions that interest you!

Current Opportunities

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Meetings

Join us for monthly PTO Meetings!

James Baldwin PTO Monthly Meetings

James Baldwin PTO gathers once a month. All parents, grandparents, guardians, community members, teachers, staff and neighbors are welcome. Our community members are the heart of James Baldwin Elementary PTO, and we want to hear your ideas. Come to share, or just come to listen to what's planned.


Please see the calendar for the upcoming meeting schedule and details on how to join in person. Please subscribe to the newsletter to get details. In-person meetings are held in the school library. 


Meeting Minutes

  • 2025-2026 school year in English and Español (instructions provided for translating to other languages)
  • 2024-2025 school year in English and Español
  • 2023-2024 school year in English and Español
  • 2022-2023 school year in English and Español

About Us

Our Mission

James Baldwin Elementary Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) supports the highly diverse community of James Baldwin Elementary by advocating for and enriching the experiences of our students, teachers, staff, and families in order to foster the academic achievement and physical, social, and emotional well-being of every student.

Our Team

Join our amazing team of parents and community volunteers at James Baldwin Elementary.  Everyone is a member, and all are welcome to join James Baldwin Elementary PTO.  James Baldwin Elementary PTO is a nonprofit that is dedicated to fundraising and facilitating programs to support our teachers and students.

Is a PTO like a PTA?

A PTO is an independent, unaffiliated parent-teacher group. It operates at the school level without any connection to a national organization (such as the more familiar PTA), allowing it more flexibility in setting rules, raising funds that go directly to local use, and organizing activities.


We are a nonprofit (EIN 81-2942021) supporting the James Baldwin Elementary community. 

Governance Policies and Procedures

Help Our Eagles Soar!

Please join us in supporting our students


There are 260 students soaring through the halls of James Baldwin Elementary this year! As a community of caregivers and neighbors, we can directly support important programming like

athletics, arts, and tutoring that will have a positive impact on the lives of our Eagles.


With cuts in federal funding and local budget constraints, every dollar makes a

difference.


$14 buys a yearbook for one student
$55 helps a 5th grader go to camp

$150 buys ten school T-shirts for students

$2,400 funds a music program for 3rd graders

$5,000 supports math and reading tutor salaries

Donate Today

We need you!

Even if you can't make it to meetings, there are still lots of ways to get involved.


  • If you would like to volunteer with James Baldwin Elementary PTO, please review our list of current volunteer opportunities and sign up for ones that interest you! 
  • If you think you might be interested in doing in-school/direct student volunteering, you need to get your official district approved status by completing the online training (20-30 minutes) that is good for 2 years.
  • If you would like to volunteer behind-the-scenes, please reach out to us! We'd love to discuss your ideas.

Current volunteer opportunities

James Baldwin School Tour

Check out this video to learn about our new school and the team.

Learn More

Learn more about James Baldwin Elementary, including dates and hours of operation, and contact information on the Seattle Public Schools James Baldwin Elementary School page.


Looking for after school and extracurricular activities for your kid? We've compiled a list of our favorite extracurricular activities, both at the school and off-site, for you to check out!

James Baldwin Elementary PTO

11725 1st Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98125

Main office phone: 206-252-4180

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