Welcome to
Geiger Montessori PTSA!
PTSA (Parent Teacher Student Association) members provide support not just through fundraising, but also through teacher support, fun enrichment activities that rely on volunteers, tutoring, and special events.
We hope you explore our website and find answers to your questions; however, if you need further assistance, please contact board@geigerptsa.org and we would love to connect with you.
We know families’ lives are busy, so there is no obligation to volunteer or attend meetings. If you are interested in becoming a PTSA member, Click here! To become a PTSA member it is $10 and financial assistance is available - if you're interested, please contact Membership@geigerptsa.org.
Join our next meeting!
Our next General Membership Meeting is on *TBD- We're on SUMMER BREAK!*
**Official meeting business begins at 6:30pm
We are meeting IN-PERSON in the Geiger library. Please join us!
Can't make it in-person?
Not to worry, join us via Zoom:
Meeting ID: 839 3614 2131 Passcode: 910655
Get involved!
We have several opportunities to help support our teachers and the PTSA over the next several months. Time commitment varies so check out the options and pick what's right for you! For more information on ways to volunteer at Geiger, visit our Volunteering page.
2024-2025 Openings - Contact info@geigerptsa.org for more info!
Fundraising Chair – Serves throughout the year- helps drive fundraising strategy for the PTSA, leads a committee to plan fundraising efforts.
Winter Wishes Chair (Nov/Dec) – Event Chair – Annual winter program provides donated items to Geiger families in need. Work with the counselors to manage requests and donated items. Planning in November with donations being sent home before Winter Break in December.
Art / Science Night (Feb/Mar) – Event Chair – Annual Spring event – Chair decides theme; partners with the teachers to create a student product (science project, art project, etc.) to showcase. Flexibility with formatting and activities. Planning begins in January with event in late February/March.
Financial Review
Volunteer Coordinator
Movie Nights
Bulletin Board
Parent Enrichment & Education
Student Enrichment & Assemblies
Upcoming Events-
Please keep checking back for all the fun & amazing events we are creating for you & your families!!
6/13/24: Make sure to come to our monthly PTSA meetings to learn about these upcoming events & how you can help make sure that these events CAN happen!! Our next meeting information is listed directly above this section.
Tacoma Public Library’s Summer Reading Program!
When: 6/22 - 8/17
Congratulations to the Geiger students that have already signed up for Tacoma Public Library’s Summer Reading Program! Last year Geiger had the 2nd
highest Summer Reading Completion (tied) in the district. We are a community of readers! Your entire family (babies through adults) can sign up for the program and join in on the fun. Challenge Dates: June 22 - August 17, preregistration is now. Follow this link to sign up. 2024 Summer Reading | Tacoma Public Library (tacomalibrary.org) or visit one of the local branches of Tacoma Public Library. See you at the library!
Meet & Greet '24-'25 School Year!
When: September 5th at 4:30pm -6pm
Geiger Montessori welcomes families back at their Meet & Greet for the 2024-2025 school year.
It'll be a prime oppopportunity to get to know other families & the Geiger Montessori PTSA! We are excited to partner with our school & welcome EVERYONE with open arms to the PTSA. We will have a table setup, so please be sure to swing by to say "HELLO!" 👋
Past Events-
Night At The Park
When: Friday, June 21st
Where: Cheney Stadium
Join your Geiger Montessori friends at the Tacoma Rainiers baseball game!
Thank you all for your generosity in purchasing tickets for the Rainier's game on June 21st! Tickets you've purchased will be provided to the school to then be distributed by the class (with your student's name & number of tickets on the envelope). You may also have someone else pick up your tickets for you this evening if you're unable to make it; just be sure to let me know ahead of time.
Thank you again, & we look forward to seeing you all at the game!
Scholastic Book Fair
6/3 thru 6/7
HOURS of operation: Please note the hours are unique due to scheduling between library class time.
Monday: 1:30pm-3:15pm
Tuesday: 9:15am-10am, 11:45am-1:25pm & 3:45pm-5pm
Wednesday: 1:15pm-2:35pm
Thursday: 11:45am-3:15pm & 3:45pm-5pm
Friday: 1:30pm-3:15pm & 3:45pm-5pm
The PTSA is hosting a low-key book fair in the Library next week. Because of the money we've earned in past fairs this year we are able to get a free book into the hands of each student - which is amazing! In addition, any/all purchases with eWallet, cash and card are all buy one get one (BOGO).
If you'd like to set up an eWallet for your student to shop the fair, please check out this video below:
Orca Fun Run
When: Friday, May 31st
Where: Geiger Montessori Field
The Fun Run is Geiger Montessori PTSA's ONLY fundraiser that we do, so it is a very important event to help us raise funds to continue providing amazing events, experiences for our students & Geiger community along with additional training for our school's staff & classroom needs requested by the teachers.
Every student at Geiger is provided an Orca Fun Run T-Shirt to participate in the FUN RUN!! This was made possible by our generous sponsors that came in from LOCAL BUSINESSES!
• Luxor
• Gray Lumber
• AMR Insurance
• Seven Meadows Archery
• Art Studio 27
THANK YOU!!
Arts Night- 4/26
Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Where: Geiger Montessori
Check out the "Arts Night" page on our site for further details. We are still in the early planning stages, so please keep checking back for updated information as we get more committed artists, performers & volunteers!
Click: I want to VOLUNTEER!
IDEA Project- 4/22 thru 4/26
Time: During school hours
Where: Geiger Montessori
Geiger is hosting the IDEA Project! Help our students create understanding & build empathy for individuals with different abilities.
Help lead a sensory station. Lots of volunteers are needed!
Click: I want to VOLUNTEER!
Scholastic Book Fair
4/15 thru 4/19
HOURS of operation: 11am-3pm & 3:40pm-5:00pm daily
Our Geiger Montessori community earns back 25% of our sales in reward! If you'd like to set up an eWallet for your student to shop the fair, please check out this video below:
PTSA Movie Night!
Friday, Feb 9th, 6pm - 8pm
It was a family fun-filled night with our fellow Orca's featuring the movie, Elemental!
We would like to thank our AMAZING volunteers: Michelle B, Rachelle G, Shelby M, Jessica K, Erica S, Tori L, Yona T, Mariah F, Melissa G, Carrie H, & Becky D.
Doors open at 6pm
Movie begins at 6:30pm
Amy Lang's Birds & The Bees!
Wednesday, Feb. 7th, Time: 6:30PM - 8PM
Become your kids' go-to birds & bees source!
Simple & effective tips & tools will be discussed at this seminar. Also, we invited our sister school, Bryant Montessori's parents/guardians to join us at our school's library for this event. Amy was a delight & made the atmosphere comfortable for all who attended in-person & via Zoom!
Zoom option will be available.
Join us on 2/7 @ 6:30PM by clicking here!
ASB Family BINGO Night!
Friday, Jan. 26th, 6:30pm - 8pm
The families and students had a great time. Thank you to our ASB for creating a FUN evening & providing some free popcorn!
Spirit Day!
Wednesday, Jan. 3rd was Hat/Cap Day!
Students joined in on the fun & wore their favorite hat/cap for the whole day!
Winter Wishes 2023
Thank you to everyone who was able to contribute to helping some of our Geiger families this holiday season! You truly helped make it a special season. Happy Holidays everyone!
Scholastic Book Fair- 11/6 thru 11/9
HOURS of operation: 11am-3pm & 3:45pm-5:00pm daily
The book fair is next week & we get a chance to purchase new books for this cozy reading time of year!
Our Geiger Montessori community earns back 25% of our sales in reward! If you'd like to set up an eWallet
for your student to shop the fair, please check out this video below:
Harvest Fest '23
Thank you to the businesses who sponsored Harvest Fest '23, those who volunteered at the event & to those who supported by donating delicious treats at the bake & share table!! We also would like to thank each & every family who came to Harvest Fest '23 to have a fun & memorable evening!!
During the event this year, we gained 11 NEW PTSA members, we are so thankful & excited to have their voices be a part of our organization. In addition, to everyone who donated to our "Direct Ask"- Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!!! Continued support in every category from our Geiger Community is greatly appreciated & helps us continue to host events such as Harvest Fest, continued education for our teachers/staff, field trips, school assemblies, teacher/staff appreciation, & SO - SO much more!
