The 2023 Holiday Cookie Carry is Monday, December 11th, and we need your help! This is a great opportunity to spread some holiday cheer and show your appreciation to the wonderful teachers and staff of Louise Archer.

Please share a batch (or two) of your favorite cookies or baked goods to be displayed in both teacher’s lounges on the morning of Monday, December 11th. The teachers and staff will be able to enjoy the treats during the day, and bring home any leftovers. All goodies are welcome! If you are not a baker, store bought items are also welcome and appreciated.

If you plan on participating in the 2023 Holiday Cookie Carry, please sign-up. There is more information in the SUG.

Any questions, please contact Lauren Padgett.

Please consider signing up for one of the clothing donations to support Louise Archer students in need of winter clothing.

The sign-up list starts with coats and then moves to other winter clothing items such as hats, mittens and gloves.

Donations may be brought to the Louise Archer main office until Wednesday, December 13th. Donation drop-off times are during weekdays from 8:30am-4pm.

Any questions can be directed to Beth Jackson.

Thank you, as always, for the generosity and kindness the Louise Archer community demonstrates towards our students! We appreciate all you do!

Tell your budding artists there’s still time to create a one of a kind special yearbook cover!

Whatever Good Things We Build End Up Building Us – You Matter! is the cover theme for this year.

Original hardcopy & digital artwork covers are to be turned into the Front Office by December 8, 2023.

Please see our webpage for details.

If you have any questions, please email us.

The Louise Archer Virtual Book Fair ends tomorrow, November 20th!

Visit the website for our school on Bookworm Central, where students and their families can purchase books. Books can be shipped to students’ homes for a small shipping fee (or free with a purchase of $50 or more).

Proceeds will be used to support the Louise Archer Library program and buy books for the Library.

Contact Mrs. Simpson with any questions.

You’ve heard about #BlackFriday and #CyberMonday, but what about #Giving Tuesday?

In this season of gratitude and giving, you can be the change for our nation’s children. You empower every child’s future and invest in our student’s well-being across the country when you make a gift this Giving Tuesday, Nov. 28. PTA is #HerefortheKids, and we know you are too. Please visit PTA.org/Give or, for a direct donation, LouiseArcherPTA.org to join/donate.

Take advantage of your employee match program this year and every year. Don’t leave money on the table when it comes to supporting our students.

Also, don’t forget to ask if they allow employees to volunteer their time with local charities. Some companies offer paid time off to staff when they volunteer with an organization in their community.

Get a head start on your holiday shopping with Louise Archer’s Virtual Book Fair from November 6-20th!

Visit the website for our school on Bookworm Central, where students and their families can purchase books. Books can be shipped to students’ homes for a small shipping fee (or free with a purchase of $50 or more).

Proceeds will be used to support the Louise Archer Library program and buy books for the Library.

Contact Mrs. Simpson with any questions.

Greetings to our Community!

We are conducting another food drive (separate from the Madison Canned Food Drive) for our food insecure families to go home around Thanksgiving. If you are willing and able to donate any of the items listed below, we would greatly appreciate it. All items should come to the front office by November 15th.

Our fantastic Pack 78 will stuff the bags and have them ready for families to pick up.

Thank you in advance for your donation!

Family Pack Suggestions:

• Oatmeal packets
• Ramen noodles
• Granola bars
• Individual cereal packs or family boxes
• Milk – shelf stable, individual (not cold)
• Juice pouches
• Canned chicken/tuna
• Fruit cups/cans
• Toothbrushes
• Toothpaste
• Bar soap
• Feminine Napkins
• Paper Towels
• Napkins
• Pasta
• Potatoes
• Rice
• Canned Goods (especially veggies)
• Meal Prep things
• Grocery Gift Cards (anytime)
• Dish Soap
• Laundry Soap
• Sponges
• Deodorant
• Toilet Paper
• Reusable grocery bags

The November 2023 PTA meeting is scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 9th at 8pm via Zoom.

The Zoom meeting link will be automatically emailed to all PTA members (as of midnight the day of the meeting). Thank you to everyone who’s joined the PTA so far!

If you have not signed up for the PTA this year but still wish to attend, please RSVP.

The Zoom meeting link will be emailed the day of the meeting.

Put your dancing shoes on for the Sock Hop at Louise Archer. The event will be on this Friday, (November 10th). We will have food in the Cafeteria from 6-7:30pm and a DJ in the Gym from 7-8:30pm. As always our 6th graders will hop the tables and raise funds via tips for their 6th grade celebration.

Please note, chaperones are extra critical this year, as Louise Archer is currently an active construction site. Please ensure that children are not running or being overly rambunctious at your post. It is imperative that children follow schoolwide hallway expectations as they move from the cafeteria to the gym.

Please consider volunteering and/or donating needed supplies for this event to make it a success!

We greatly appreciate your help!and we can’t wait to host this fun event for students and families! Contact Molly Peng or Reshma Patel with any questions.