Come join your friends at the LAES SUMMER SPORTS CAMPS for a lot of FUN!  Your favorite PE teachers will lead these camps: Coaches Licari & Worsham with the Sports & Games for Kids, LLC staff.

There are three sessions: 

Session 1: 2 days, June 18 and 20^th (no camp on June 19^th)  9am to 3pm
Session 2: 5 days, June 23^rd to 27^th    9am to 2pm
Session 3: 5 days, August 4^th to 8^th  9am to 2pm

Registration is now open on Homeroom and will stay open until each session starts.                

Note: CAMP WILL BE HELD AT LOUISE ARCHER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.

Please Email or call 703-405-1393 to ask Chris Kurtzman any questions.

Faculty Volleyball Game vs Wolftrap Elementary: Thursday April 3rd 6:00pmJames Madison High SchoolCome cheer on your favorite Louise Archer faculty as they take on the staff of Wolftrap Elementary in our annual Epic Volleyball Battle! The game will take place in the gym at JMHS 4/3 at 6:30pm, doors open at 6:00pm. Last year Wolftrap came out on top, but we are confident that together with our strong team and enthusiastic supporters we will pull off a WIN. Admission is free for everyone! 

We will be selling Louise Archer spirit items as well as concessions to include whole pizzas (not by slice), candy, chips and water. Pizza is available for pre-order on the PTA website. 

We need volunteers to help with set up, concession sales and clean up. Mature high school students looking for volunteer hours are welcome. Check out the SUG to sign up: Louise Archer VS Wolftrap Faculty Volleyball Game. 

We will be collecting donations for our food pantry, donations can be dropped off directly at the school or during the game. We are in need of the following items: 

-Dry beans

-Cereal and Shelf-stable milk

-Rice

-Canned tuna and chicken

-Pasta and pasta sauce

-Cooking oil

-Maseca flour

*we do not need any canned vegetables*

Registration is open for the LA 5K and 1 mile kids’ Sun Run. The events will be held on Sunday, April 27th @ 8:00 AM.

T-SHIRT CONTEST! Do you have a budding artist in your home who loves LAES? All LAES students are invited to submit a design for the front of the Louise Archer 5K and Sun Run race t-shirt, which will be worn around town by hundreds of people. The 5K will be on Sunday, April 27th! 

Your design should be drawn on plain, white paper in black ink with the child’s name and grade on the back. Take a picture, or scan, your design and send it to la5k@louisearcherpta.org by NOON on Sunday, March 23rd. 

Please join us for Pizza Bingo on Friday, March 14th. Pizza will be available for sale (cash or credit card) in the cafeteria starting at 5:30pm and bingo in the gym will be from 6:15-7:15pm. NEW for this year! Pre-order your pizza and skip the line!

Go to the LAES webstore or use the QR code below to pre-order.

Mrs. Skousen and Mrs. Kitchen will be calling the numbers this year! Lots of prizes and everyone can be a winner!

Please bring a blanket and/or cushion for your family to sit on in the gym for bingo. Please bring cash for the bingo cards and drinks!

This is not a drop off event, students must be accompanied by an adult.  

Volunteers and donations are needed for the event. Please use this this link or the QR code below to help out.

The Sweetest Way to Support Louise Archer ES PTA

LAES PTA gets $3 for every bundlet sold!

Pre-order your bundlets from Feb. 24th – March 12th. Pick up your order Friday, March 14th at Pizza Bingo night. Teachers’ bundlets will be delivered to school before the end of the school day on March 14th. There are 6 choices this year: Confetti, Red Velvet, Oreo, Chocolate Chocolate Chip or Lemon and Gluten-free Chocolate Chip Cookie all for $7. 

Follow this link or use the QR code below to order your delicious cakes and support LAES PTA now!

6th Grade Families – Graduation Yard Sign Fundraiser for the 6th Grade Celebration!

Celebrate your sixth grader and help us reach our fundraising goals! Choose from two options – a general sign ($30) or a personalized sign with your student’s name ($35).

The signs will be delivered directly to Louise Archer and then distributed to families after spring break. The deadline to purchase a sign is March 31, 2025. A portion of each sale supports the 6th Grade Celebration.

Purchase here:  https://spirithero.com/collections/louise-archer-6th-grade-grad-store-2025

Send your student a heartfelt message in the Louise Archer yearbook. Order a shout-out ad for your child in the yearbook for only $5! (More ad options are available online)

SPACE IS LIMITED AND WILL BE FILLED ON A FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED BASIS. To place your order and design or upload your ad, visit www.ybpay.com (School ID 15370225) or scan the QR code below.

For any inquiries, feel free to contact yearbook@louisearcherpta.org.

Hello Third, Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Grade Families!

We are excited to share that we are bringing Girls on the Run back to Louise Archer! This is an amazing program that gets girls out on the run while building confidence, teamwork, and leadership skills! 

The Spring season will kick off on Tuesday, March 4, and will culminate with a celebration 5K run on Sunday, May 18. Practices are held twice a week at Louise Archer, and we’re excited to get the team off to a strong start! Please see the attached flyer for more information on the program; here are the basics:

Practices:
Tuesday before school @ 7:45AM – 8:55AM
Thursday after school @ 4:05PM – 5:15PM

Held outside at Louise Archer (with backup indoor practice)

Season: Tuesday March 4 – Sunday, May 18
Contact: Please reach out to Leah Balsam with any questions at girlsontherun@louisearcherpta.org
Sign Up: Please sign up soon! Registration runs through February 23

Volunteer: If you would like to volunteer as a coach or to support the team in any way, please send an email. We’d love to have you on board!