Newsletter for the week of April 17, 2023 In this issue:
Fundraiser for 8th Grade Party
Award nominations open
Info meeting for DC trip
Staff Appreciation signups
Thank you, sponsors
News & events
Stay informed about what's happening at Leota
Pizza fundraiser for 8th Grade Party
Take a night off from cooking AND help keep costs down for the 8th graders' end-of-year celebration! It's a win-win!
On Thursday, April 20, order from The Pizza Coop in Woodinville and 25% of the cost of your meal will be donated to the Leota 8th Grade Party. Just mention "Leota Middle School" when you order.
(In case you're wondering, details about the 8th Grade Party will be announced in a future issue of the PTSA Newsletter. Stay tuned!)
Award nominations now open
Celebrate teachers, staff, volunteers, and students!
Every year many members of our community give back so much to our schools. Leota PTSA would like to recognize those individuals who made the biggest impact this year.
Please nominate outstanding individuals for the following awards:
Golden Acorn (adult community member)
Outstanding Advocate (adult community member)
Outstanding Student Advocate (Leota student)
Outstanding Educator (staff member)
Honorary Lifetime Membership Award
Have a someone in mind? Nominate them using this form. You are welcome to nominate more than one person. Nominations are due Friday, April 21.
Thanks for taking time to recognize someone who has gone above and beyond!
Info meeting for 2024 trip to Washington, DC
Mrs. Van Avery and Mrs. Flowers are excited to announce plans for an educational and super-fun trip to Washington, DC; Baltimore; and Gettysburg!
This opportunity is open to all current 6th and 7th grade Leota Middle School students (i.e., next year's 7th and 8th graders) and their family members. The trip will take place next Spring Break in April 2024.
Because this trip happens only every two years, the 2024 trip will be both classes' only chance to participate!
Mrs. Van Avery and Mrs. Flowers will host a parent informational meeting on Zoom on Thursday, May 11, at 7:30 pm. Please join at this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88454289089.
All interested parents/guardians are welcome to attend the informational meeting, but you do not need to attend in order to register for the tour.
Note: This trip is an independently sponsored event by Apple Student Tours and Mrs. Van Avery/Mrs. Flowers. This trip is NOT affiliated with, nor sponsored by, Leota Middle School, Leota Middle School PTSA, or the Northshore School District.
Pictured here: Leota students visited the U.S. Supreme Court on a previous trip to DC.
Volunteers needed
Learn how you can help make Leota more awesome
Staff Appreciation events
Can you believe there are only a few more months left in this school year? We're finishing strong with a few opportunities to spoil our wonderful staff for Staff Appreciation Week in May. Please click the links and see where you can help. Volunteers, we appreciate YOU!
To volunteer on campus at Leota or any other facility in the Northshore School District, you'll need to submit an online application for a Level 1 background check. Volunteers must update the application every year, and it must be completed before the first day of volunteering. To begin the process, visit the district's Become a Volunteer webpage.
Thank you, sponsors
We couldn't do this without you
The Leota PTSA thanks all of the Paving the Way donors, and especially this year's sponsors (listed below). Our programs and events are possible because of you all!
Your generosity is already at work! To date, projects and programs include:
Improving the sound system during emergencies
Fixing the refrigerator door in the nurse's office
WEB T-shirts
Choir
ASB
Let's get social
For the latest news and opportunities, follow "Leota Middle School PTSA" on Facebook and join the "Leota PTSA Volunteers and Info" private group on Facebook. Just click the links below:
Leota PTSA is a parent, teacher, staff, and student membership organization that advocates for all students. We make a variety of educational and community programs possible at Leota. For more information, visit www.leotaptsa.com.
We hope this biweekly newsletter is a valuable resource to learn about the events, programs, and opportunities available to all Leota families. Thanks for reading!
We welcome your feedback and suggestions for the PTSA Newsletter. Please email them to communications@leotaptsa.com.
