On Saturday November 7, team Exploding Mice from Vienna took first place in the NoVA Volleyball Elementary League Fall Finals. The NOVA Volleyball alliance includes teams from all over northern Virginia that the boys played throughout the season. 

This year’s team included four Louise Archer 6th Graders – two of whom have been selected to represent Vienna in the league’s All-Star game on November 14. 

Great job boys! Good luck next weekend!

From left to right: Colin Eucker, Evan Peterson, Cedar Lee, Brooks Kelly (LAES), Alexander Kyle (LAES), Sam Schuttloffel (LAES),  Benjamin Greenbaum, Aiden Emaminia (LAES). Not pictured: Remi Gazaria.

The team was coached by Crystal Peterson, Tamara Kyle, and Scott Kelly.

Thank you to everyone who submitted to the Reflections Arts Contest! 

All Louise Archer students (K – 6) were encouraged to participate in the Reflections Arts Contest, a National PTA Program. Students submitted original works in six different categories: dance choreography, film production, literature, music composition, photography, and visual arts.

This year’s theme, “What my culture means to me,” invited students to reflect on what makes their culture meaningful to them and how it shapes who they are.

Submissions are now closed. We will celebrate all Louise Archer entries and participants at a special reception in December!

The PTA  will be “Stocking the Fridge” and the Teacher Lounge with snacks for the School Planning Day on November 2nd. Please consider signing up to show our appreciation to the LAES teachers and staff. If you do sign up, please deliver the items to the LAES Front Office on Friday, October 30th between 8:00AM-2:30PM. If you are not able to bring items to the school OR for perishable items, please contact vicepresident@louisearcherpta.org to coordinate an alternate drop-off location through Sunday, November 1st. 

Link to Sign Up Here.  

Volunteering with the Louise Archer PTA is one of the most meaningful ways to become part of our school community — especially if your family is new to LAES due to a move, starting as a Kindergartner, or joining us through the Advanced Academics Program (AAP). Many families tell us that volunteering was the moment they truly felt connected: meeting other parents, getting to know teachers and staff, and feeling like they were part of something bigger.

Our PTA is powered entirely by parent volunteers, and right now we have several roles where your help would make a tremendous impact. Some positions keep major programs running smoothly; others are lighter commitments that still make a big difference. Every role comes with templates, notes, past examples, and support from PTA leadership — you will not be doing this alone.

Check out current openings here

Does your child like sports, art, cooking, 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, 8/31 until Sunday, 9/13. Some activities have very limited enrollment so don’t delay! Visit https://www.homeroom.com/sites/archer-elementary-vienna/ for information and registration.

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

PTA memberships run from July 1 – June 30. It’s time to sign up for the 26-27 school year. Follow this link or scan the QR code below to join!