Theme: Together We Shine Bright🌞

The Louise Archer Yearbook Committee invites all students to participate in this year’s Cover Art Contest! 

Each student may submit one original artwork that reflects our school theme, “Together We Shine Bright.”

🗓️ Submission Deadline: Friday, December 5

Tips for Artists:

• One entry per student
• Artwork must creatively include the theme: Together We Shine Bright
• Use bright, bold colors
• Paper size: 8.5×11″ in portrait orientation (cardstock recommended)
• Digital art is permitted and must meet the following resolution requirements:
  - Line Art: 500 DPI
  - Color: 300 DPI (CMYK color)

📩 How to Submit:

Please send high-resolution digital scans to yearbook@louisearcherpta.org

—or—

Deliver hard copies to the Front Office.

💬 Questions? Contact the Yearbook Team at yearbook@louisearcherpta.org.

Let’s celebrate our shining students and their creativity!🌟

Join us for Sun Day, a national day of action to celebrate all things solar and renewable energy! Come celebrate the groundbreaking of the FCPS solar initiative, which includes 35 approved schools like Louise Archer, and the delivery of 17 new electric school buses for FCPS!

• When: 10am – 12pm, September 21, Sunday
• Where: Louise Archer Elementary

One of the district’s brand-new electric school buses will be on site for tours, with two drivers on hand to answer questions and even “pop the hood.” You’ll hear from special guests like FCPS Superintendent Dr. Reid, School Board member Karl Frisch, Delegate Holly Seibold, and FCPS students who have advocated for sustainability in our schools.

Last but not least, enjoy free snow cones powered by the electric school bus, live family-friendly music by Ratz in Paradise (former Louise Archer students!), and check out model solar cars built by FCPS students!

The first quarterly Louise Archer PTA meeting for the 2025-2026 school year will be held on Wednesday, August 27^th at 7:00 PM.  Please join us via Zoom to learn more about the PTA and our planned activities and budget for the school year.  We also will vote on our slate of 2025-2026 officers.

Join Zoom Meeting:

Link: click here
Meeting ID: 986 1360 1759
Passcode: X8wj02
Time: 7PM August 27^th, Wednesday

The PTA supports students and teachers by providing financial support for educational resources, field trips, cultural activities, and teacher grants.  We also organize events throughout the year to recognize Louise Archer’s faculty and staff.  Our parent volunteers foster Louise Archer’s strong sense of community through coordination of the school yearbook, student newspaper, Walking Wednesdays, STEAM Fair, International Night, and much more! 

Don’t forget, PTA membership does not roll over! To become a PTA member for this school year please visit this page.

Interested in volunteering? Please fill out our volunteer interest form.

We look forward to your ideas, involvement, and support this year!  

Join us for a delicious lunch at the Food Truck Festival on Friday, August 15th, from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM. We’ll be set up in the Louise Archer Elementary School bus loop right after the Open House.

• Date: Friday, August 15th (Open House day!)
• Time: 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
• Location: Louise Archer Elementary School Bus Loop

We’re excited to announce the confirmed food trucks for the event:

• Kona Ice
• California Taco
• Four Guys

A portion of all proceeds will be donated directly to the PTA, helping us support our school and community. A PTA representative will also be on hand to answer questions and assist with membership sign-ups.

Everyone is welcome to grab a tasty lunch and help support the PTA!

Help Celebrate LAES Class of 2025 by supporting our Fundraiser with Vienna Vintner for the Month of April!

The LAES PTA is partnering with Vienna Vintner (320 E Maple Ave) this April for an exciting month-long fundraiser to benefit the 6th grade celebration! For every purchase that mentions Louise Archer or LAES or Louise Archer Elementary PTA (any form will do!), a portion of the sale will be donated to the PTA’s 6th grade celebration and gift. Anyone who makes a purchase and mentions Louise Archer can participate. This includes for their Easter Tasting April 19th 12-5pm. Please support this wonderful local business and our 6th graders by spreading the word!

Come join your friends at the LAES SUMMER SPORTS CAMPS for a lot of FUN!  Your favorite PE teachers will lead these camps: Coaches Licari & Worsham with the Sports & Games for Kids, LLC staff.

There are three sessions: 

Session 1: 2 days, June 18 and 20^th (no camp on June 19^th)  9am to 3pm
Session 2: 5 days, June 23^rd to 27^th    9am to 2pm
Session 3: 5 days, August 4^th to 8^th  9am to 2pm

Registration is now open on Homeroom and will stay open until each session starts.                

Note: CAMP WILL BE HELD AT LOUISE ARCHER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.

Please Email or call 703-405-1393 to ask Chris Kurtzman any questions.

Faculty Volleyball Game vs Wolftrap Elementary: Thursday April 3rd 6:00pmJames Madison High SchoolCome cheer on your favorite Louise Archer faculty as they take on the staff of Wolftrap Elementary in our annual Epic Volleyball Battle! The game will take place in the gym at JMHS 4/3 at 6:30pm, doors open at 6:00pm. Last year Wolftrap came out on top, but we are confident that together with our strong team and enthusiastic supporters we will pull off a WIN. Admission is free for everyone! 

We will be selling Louise Archer spirit items as well as concessions to include whole pizzas (not by slice), candy, chips and water. Pizza is available for pre-order on the PTA website. 

We need volunteers to help with set up, concession sales and clean up. Mature high school students looking for volunteer hours are welcome. Check out the SUG to sign up: Louise Archer VS Wolftrap Faculty Volleyball Game. 

We will be collecting donations for our food pantry, donations can be dropped off directly at the school or during the game. We are in need of the following items: 

-Dry beans

-Cereal and Shelf-stable milk

-Rice

-Canned tuna and chicken

-Pasta and pasta sauce

-Cooking oil

-Maseca flour

*we do not need any canned vegetables*

Registration is open for the LA 5K and 1 mile kids’ Sun Run. The events will be held on Sunday, April 27th @ 8:00 AM.

T-SHIRT CONTEST! Do you have a budding artist in your home who loves LAES? All LAES students are invited to submit a design for the front of the Louise Archer 5K and Sun Run race t-shirt, which will be worn around town by hundreds of people. The 5K will be on Sunday, April 27th! 

Your design should be drawn on plain, white paper in black ink with the child’s name and grade on the back. Take a picture, or scan, your design and send it to la5k@louisearcherpta.org by NOON on Sunday, March 23rd.