
Thompson Elementary of the Spanaway/Parkland area has been hugely successful with their World’s Finest Chocolate fundraisers each year. Way to go, ladies!

No need to go to the Caribbean for a steel drum party! Ian Dobson and “band” get their groove on. Ian is an alumni of the Washington School Assembly Showcase.
The Washington State PTA convention was held last weekend at the classy Bellevue Hyatt Hotel. EduMazement Productions and several dozen other vendors were on hand to meet new and old clients. I’ve been participating since about 1998 and am always amazed when I see familiar faces of PTA moms (most are ladies) who I’ve known since their oldest kids were in elementary school. Now their youngest kids are in high school. Some of these women have risen to take leadership roles in their regional PTA organizations, and others return when their grandkids are in elementary school. Awesome!
- Couldn’t miss this booth!
- Otis Spunkmeyer cookies are always a hit
- Ian Dobson offers workshops and even online music curriculum in addition to his popular steel drum assembly programs.
- The PTA convention is full of resources for schools, from insurance to fundraising to assembly programs
- EduMazement’s Rick Anderson gathers a crowd
- Tacoma magician Rick Anderson, www.edumazement.com
- Smart with Art
- Kal presents one of his clients with a 60-bar case of chocolate – WIN!
- World’s Finest Chocolate

Nice meeting the Fawcett Elementary PTA! I’m visiting their school in two weeks as part of a reward Family Night Magic Show for students who met their World’s Finest Chocolate sales goal.
Whether you’re a PTA/PTO leader, a teacher, school administrator, librarian, recreation professional, or produce a festival or event for kids and families in western Washington, the best resource is the Washington School Assembly Showcase. Several of the exhibitors who have participated in the Showcase one or several years include
- Ian Dobson
- Smart with Art
- Pacific Science Center
- Mike Dobias as Xakary the Magician
- Jeff Evans and Rick Anderson/Edumazement Productions
Remember, you can see these – and many other – performers in action at the Assembly Showcase and book them at special discounted rates. To learn more about the next upcoming Showcase, send e-mail to info[at]assemblyshowcase.com and ask to be added to the mailing list.