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PTA Intro
PTA Officers & Org Chart
PTA Meeting Information
PTA Benefits
PTA Goals
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PTA Introduction
The 2009-2010 school year is upon us! The Parent Teacher Association (PTA) of Lafayette Elementary strives to build a strong partnership between faculty and families by providing diverse opportunities of involvement. The PTA assists LES in reaching its highest potential by providing financial support, parent volunteers, and community support activities.
PTA's success depends on you! We count on your support financially and through volunteer opportunities. This support sponsors various educational experiences and materials not allocated in the school budget. Examples of what your contributions have supported and financed are: school assemblies, field trips, 5th grade outdoor education, Destination Imagination, and Family Nights. These enhancements are because of you and your continued commitment to the future of our children.
PTA Officers: 2009-2010
Click here to view the full PTA Organization Chart
PTA Meeting Information - Coming Soon
August 2009
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September 2009
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October 2009
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November 2009
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December 2009
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January 2010
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February 2010
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March 2010
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These dates as well as other events are posted on the Lafayette Elementary on-line calendar.
Benefits of Being a PTA Member
The simplest way to support the school PTA is through membership. PTA membership costs $7.00 and needs to be renewed annually. Membership doesn't commit you to volunteering, though volunteering is important to the community. Additional benefits inlcude:
- Students have higher grades and test scores, better attendance, and higher graduation rates when their parents are involved. The more extensive the involvement, the higher the achievement.
- When parents are involved, students achieve more, regardless of factors like economic status, background, or parents’ education levels.
- Students with involved parents exhibit more positive attitudes and behaviors, and negative behaviors decrease.
- Your PTA membership helps level the playing field for all children and helps prevent children from engaging in risky behaviors.
- You receive valuable discounts and promotions from:
- Association Insurance Management (AIM)
- Barnes and Noble: Discounted online bookstore
- FedEx Kinko’s: Save 25% on all products and services
- Global Publishing and Marketing: Custom-printed calendars
- S & S Worldwide: Products for education, crafts, recreation, and therapy
Please contact Patty Vertun, Membership Coordinator, with any questions - (303) 926-7400 .
Lafayette Elementary PTA Goals
Goal: Increase Parent Involvement
Objective: Encourage parents to volunteer for and participate in the Lafayette Elementary PTA. Through the following standards for parent involvement, Lafayette Elementary PTA will increase English-speaking and Spanish-speaking parent participation in PTA activities by 10%.
- Improved communication
- Collaboration with the community
- Student learning
- Parenting skills
- Advocacy
- Volunteerism
Goal: Provide Support Materials that Enrich the Educational Experience
Objective: Ensure that teachers, children, and the school facilities have adequate resources to sustain a creative and full educational environment, increasing parent and teacher satisfaction and enrollment.
- Field trips
- Supplies
- Mini-grants
- Wish lists
- Author program
- Assemblies
- Facility improvements
If you'd like more information or resources regarding our PTA or the National PTA Organization, please check out the National PTA website at www.pta.org.
PTA Forms
Lafayette PTA Funding Request Form
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