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. 

Please join us for Pizza Bingo on Friday, March 14th. Pizza will be available for sale (cash or credit card) in the cafeteria starting at 5:30pm and bingo in the gym will be from 6:15-7:15pm. NEW for this year! Pre-order your pizza and skip the line!

Go to the LAES webstore or use the QR code below to pre-order.

Mrs. Skousen and Mrs. Kitchen will be calling the numbers this year! Lots of prizes and everyone can be a winner!

Please bring a blanket and/or cushion for your family to sit on in the gym for bingo. Please bring cash for the bingo cards and drinks!

This is not a drop off event, students must be accompanied by an adult.  

Volunteers and donations are needed for the event. Please use this this link or the QR code below to help out.

The Sweetest Way to Support Louise Archer ES PTA

LAES PTA gets $3 for every bundlet sold!

Pre-order your bundlets from Feb. 24th – March 12th. Pick up your order Friday, March 14th at Pizza Bingo night. Teachers’ bundlets will be delivered to school before the end of the school day on March 14th. There are 6 choices this year: Confetti, Red Velvet, Oreo, Chocolate Chocolate Chip or Lemon and Gluten-free Chocolate Chip Cookie all for $7. 

Follow this link or use the QR code below to order your delicious cakes and support LAES PTA now!

6th Grade Families – Graduation Yard Sign Fundraiser for the 6th Grade Celebration!

Celebrate your sixth grader and help us reach our fundraising goals! Choose from two options – a general sign ($30) or a personalized sign with your student’s name ($35).

The signs will be delivered directly to Louise Archer and then distributed to families after spring break. The deadline to purchase a sign is March 31, 2025. A portion of each sale supports the 6th Grade Celebration.

Purchase here:  https://spirithero.com/collections/louise-archer-6th-grade-grad-store-2025

Join the fun for the #2025LAESRead-A-Thon!

Get ready to jump for joy because our Read-A-Thon is officially rolling!  If you haven’t registered yet, click this link to activate your child’s personal reader page: https://www.read-a-thon.com/readers/r/FLUQJf. It’s a breeze—just a minute or two of your time, and your support will help us reach our goals!

Got questions? Check out the FAQ’s on our PTA website (https://louisearcherpta.org/read-a-thon/) for answers, and if you’re still scratching your head, reach out to Katie Nevitt at readathon@louisearcherpta.org.

We’ve got a treasure trove of thrilling prizes and events in store, so keep your eyes peeled for updates!