2024 Silent Auction

Planning for this year’s virtual silent auction is now underway!

In addition to fun experiences with faculty and staff and goods/services from local businesses, we very much welcome donations from families that could be included in our silent auction.

We’ll happily accept:

  • *gift certificate to an online or local shop
  • *tickets to a sporting event
  • *tickets to a theater or concert venue
  • *bundle of books or games
  • *experiences such as vacation home rental
  • * . . . and more!

If you are willing to make a donation, please e-mail silentauction@louisearcherpta.org with a brief description and a member of our planning committee will follow up shortly. All proceeds will help fund PTA initiatives that benefit the LAES community.  

We thank you in advance for your support and please stay tuned for more information about the event!

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.

PTA Meeting on Tuesday at 7:00 PM on Zoom

We have our first PTA meeting of the year this Tuesday, September 10 at 7:00 PM

This is the link to join the meeting. We hope to see you online!

Don’t want to miss this and future events? Add the PTA calendar to your calendar.

Please email secretary@louisearcherpta.org with any questions.

Free shipping on Spiritwear!

Through this Thursday, September 12, take advantage of free shipping on Louise Archer Spiritwear.

Click here to go to Spiritwear website.

Please email webmaster@louisearcherpta.org with any questions.

Before & After School 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 Tuesday, 9/3 at 9:00 AM until Sunday, 9/15 at 11:59 PM. Some activities have very limited enrollment so don’t delay! Visit Homeroom for information and registration.

If you have questions, please contact laesprogramcoordinator@gmail.com

First Day of School Pictures

The yearbook committee asks for you to share your First Day of School photos. You can share them through the link (https://photos.app.goo.gl/Jc53Bq6Pd1Fiz6dn9) or send them via email (yearbook@louisearcherpta.org). We’re looking for high-quality pictures, but don’t worry if you’re unsure – just reach out to us!

Capture those special moments at the bus stop or by the school sign, and remember, the focus should be on the kids and school staff. Let’s create a yearbook to remember! Also, mark your calendars for Back to School Night on Thursday, Sept 5th. Get those cameras ready!st day of school.

If you have questions, please contact yearbook@louisearcherpta.org