The First Baptist Church across the street from school is offering free vaccines to those 12 years old and up on:
Everyone is welcome regardless of legal status or insurance. Parents must accompany minors. Thanks!
It’s May meaning it’s time for another spirit wear coupon!
Use code MAY21E to get 15% off tri-blend Tee shirts, perfect as the weather is warming up. Don’t forget that ALL orders over $50 get free shipping.
To purchase, go to www.louisearcherspiritwear.com. Need help customizing? Send an email to spiritwear@louisearcherpta.org, and our spiritwear chair will work with you to create the best gear for your family and friends.
Former LAES student, Vaneesha Gupta (currently a rising senior at James Madison HS) is teaching a 10-class Java programming course this summer. She has years of experience with Java both in school through classes, such as AP Computer Science A and Advanced Computer Science AB, and outside of school.
Students will learn the fundamentals of Java and valuable programming skills in a positive learning environment through games, projects, and activities. They will be able to write programs by the end of the course!
No prior experience is required! Feel free to try out the first class and see if you would like to continue. If interested, please fill out this quick Google form and she will contact you shortly.
If you have any questions, please reach out at Vaneesha.
As you know, FCPS plans to have our students back in the classroom five days a week in the fall. So, we are beginning to think about and plan for next school year. As in the past, we welcome your participation as we plan for class assignments. Every class will have a blend of children with diverse needs, personalities, and learning abilities.
You have the opportunity to complete an optional "Class Assignment Parent Survey" for the upcoming year. You can access the survey at:
Just complete the fillable form, submit it, and the information will go directly to me and will be shared with the grade level teachers during the placement process.
Please submit the electronic form no later than May 19, 2021. Late submissions or separate emails will not be considered. Thanks for continuing to have trust in our school and working together to create the most successful environment for your child(ren) at Louise Archer each year!
Each year the 6th grade class gives a gift to the school. We owe the Class of 2020 much gratitude – they raised money for a celebration that did not happen. The money that was raised by this class will cover the cost of the gift that our class normally would have raised. We have purchased a bright and sunny yellow 10×15 canopy, frame, and carrying case for the school to use for outdoor events such as Field Day and the beginning of the year Popsicle Party. Be on the lookout for it next August on the playground!
Deadline for submission for the June edition is May 14th. Please see the PTA Website for submission guidelines.
Our very own Amelia Munoz, in Ms. Stohs’ class, wrote a beautiful poem about Perseverance during their poetry unit that was selected from more than 550 poems for the Washington Post’s "Poetry of the Pandemic" contest. You can find her piece here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/kidspost/2021/04/27/kidspost-selects-10-poems-poetry-pandemic-contest/?itid=sf_lifestyle-kidspost
Congratulations, Amelia, and to all of those in Ms. Stohs’ class who submitted poetry!
This week is Teacher Appreciation Week! Let’s show our teachers and staff how much we love them with fun activities sponsored by the PTA!
Monday, May 3 is our Teacher Appreciation kick-off event. Please come to Louise Archer from 6:30-7:30 to chalk the school with messages of appreciation (weather dependent). Or chalk your walk and share pictures on the PTA Facebook page. PTA representatives will be at the school during this time as well and can collect notes/cards, school supplies, and gift cards during this time as well for the activities for the remainder of the week.
Start having your kids make cards for their favorite teachers and staff members. Here’s the list of the fun activities going on all week to appreciate our teachers and what your student needs to bring!!!
If you have any questions, please contact April Buckley.
Now through May 9th
GCM IB candidate (and former LAES student) Malcolm Burbano is collecting new and gently used children’s books (infant through grade school) for Books Are Food For Your Brain, a local organization founded by retired teachers.
The books will be distributed in coordination with area food pantries. Donation boxes are located at:
Thank you for your support!
Hello Louise Archer Families! I wanted to take a moment to introduce myself. My name is Regan Morgan and I am excited to serve as your PTA president for the remainder of this year and next year. My daughter is in Ms. Toth’s 5th grade class, and we have loved being a part of the Louise Archer community ever since she joined the school in 3rd grade.
We have the most incredible and active PTA that runs programs that benefit all of the Louise Archer students. Have you ever run the 5K or watched your child dance at the Sock Hop? Has your child ever gotten a book at the Book Fair or yelled BINGO during Pizza Bingo? Have they ever loved having friends sign their yearbook? These are just some of the fantastic programs that are put on by the PTA, and we need your help to keep them going next year. Please take a look at the below open committee positions and email us to volunteer or to learn more.
Thanks so much!
Regan
