Spring Program Registration

Does your student like sports, art, coding, chess, or yoga? Check out these and other fun before and after-school activities offered by our PTA in partnership with a number of Louise Archer teachers and local organizations.

Registration runs from Monday, 1/13 until Sunday, 1/26. Some activities have very limited enrollment so don’t delay! Click here for information and registration.

Please email laesprogramcoordinator@gmail.com if you have any questions.  

Sunshine Times Student Newspaper

Does your student want to be featured in the Louise Archer student newspaper The Sunshine Times? Are they a writer? An artist? A comic? A creative puzzler? All submissions welcome in English or Spanish: a news article, a story, a poem, drawing, painting, photograph, comic strip, game or puzzle, etc. More information in the flyer sent home in the Tuesday folder orr visit the PTA website.

Submit by January 27, 2025 at the links below:

Questions? Email sunshinetimes@louisearcherpta.org

2024 Silent Auction Now Live through 12/16!

Ready, Set, Shop! The Louise Archer PTA’s Silent Auction goes live on December 6th, with tons of amazing donations and experiences up for bid! Join the virtual auction, live December 6 though 16th, at www.32auctions.com/louisearcherpta2024 and help support our school’s PTA while winning some amazing items!

Food Drive wraps up 11/26

2024 Silent Auction is live through 12/16!

Ready, Set, Shop! The Louise Archer PTA’s Silent Auction goes live on December 6th, with tons of amazing donations and experiences up for bid! Join the virtual auction, live December 6 though 16th, at www.32auctions.com/louisearcherpta2024 and help support our school’s PTA while winning some amazing items!

Sock Hop Tickets Now Available

There is no charge for entry to the Sock Hop. All students and parents are welcomed to join the party for free! Tickets that are sold are used to purchase food and beverages at the event.

Tickets are $1 each. For purchases of fewer than 10 tickets, please bring cash on the night of the event. Purchases of 10 or more tickets may be purchased with a credit card on the night of the event or by clicking here to purchase in advance. There will be an express line to pick up tickets that are pre-purchased.

  • Pizza by the Slice – 2 tickets
  • Root Beer Float – 2 tickets
  • Soda or Water – 1 ticket

Be sure to bring cash the night of the event to tip the 6th graders that are “hopping” the tables. We’ll have a QR for Venmo as well, but the 6th graders get 100% of cash tips to help fund their year-end celebration.

Put your dancing shoes on for the Sock Hop at Louise Archer. The event will be on Friday, November 15th. We will have food in the Cafeteria from 6:00 – 7:30 pm and a DJ in the Gym from 6:00 – 8:30pm. As always, our 6th graders will hop the tables and raise funds via tips for their 6th grade celebration.

Please note, this is NOT a drop off event. Chaperones, parents and caregivers must ensure that children follow schoolwide hallway expectations as they move from the cafeteria to the gym. No children are permitted on the playground or blacktop during this event.

Please consider volunteering and/or donating needed supplies via this Sign-up for this event to make it a success! Information for presale purchase for food & drink will be provided closer to the event. 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.

First Walking Wednesday This Week

Start your day on the right foot by joining your classmates and your community to take steps toward better physical and mental health. The Walking Wednesday program, part of the Safe Routes to School (SRTS) initiative, kicks off on Wednesday, October 9 (International Walk to School Day) and will continue throughout the school year.

Families are encouraged to chalk the sidewalk and find other ways to cheer on their neighbors as they walk their neighborhood block. We’ll provide collectible trinkets and charms for the kids, along with coffee for the adults – a true win/win! Don’t forget to tag your photos with #LAESWalkingWednesdays.

Guest Speaker for October PTA Meeting

The Louise Archer PTA invites Jennifer Sullivan from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children to our in-person October PTA meeting, where she will discuss ways parents can support their school-aged children beyond blocking websites and setting parental controls.

Ms. Sullivan will provide valuable insights on fostering open communication, building trust, and educating children about online safety in an age-appropriate manner. She will emphasize the importance of creating a family technology plan that includes guidelines for internet use, social media interactions, and the sharing of personal information. Additionally, Ms. Sullivan will offer resources and tools that parents can use to stay informed about the latest digital trends and potential online threats.

The meeting will also feature a Q&A session, allowing parents to ask specific questions and share their concerns. This will be an excellent opportunity for the community to come together, learn, and support each other in creating a safer online environment for our children. We encourage all parents to attend and benefit from Jennifer’s expertise and practical advice.

We warmly encourage you to invite your family, friends, parents, and anyone else who might benefit from this special speaker series sponsored by the LAES PTA. An Evite will be sent out in the next week or two, allowing you to RSVP for this special PTA General Meeting.

UPDATED – PTA Open Positions

Love all the wonderful things the LAES PTA does? It’s all thanks to our wonderful committee chairs and volunteers. But we need your help. There are still a number of open positions for the 2024-2025 school year.

Please consider a board position or joining a committee so we can continue doing great things for LAES together.

Dining for Dollars – MOD Pizza – Thursday, 9/26

MOD Pizza is donating 20% of sales to our PTA this Thursday, September 26th.

If ordering online, please use code MODGIVES20

Please contact diningfordollars@louisearcherpta.org with any questions.