Newsletter for the week of Feb. 13, 2023 In this issue:
Serve on the PTSA Board
Student Store volunteer signup
Staff Appreciation signup
Emergency Prep Corner
Staff Spotlight
Thank you, sponsors
News & events
Stay informed about what's happening at Leota
Serve on the PTSA Board
Elections for next year's Leota PTSA Board are coming up in May. The Treasurer and President will soon max out their terms, so those roles--along with other Board roles--will be open to new volunteers. If you're interested in making a difference at Leota, the PTSA would love to have you join our Board and committees.
Find out about these opportunities at the next PTSA General Membership meeting on Wednesday, March 15, at 7 pm.
Any Leota PTSA member can be a candidate for these roles. If you want to learn more about how the PTSA supports the school and staff, or if you want to get more involved in your child's school, be sure to put this meeting on your calendar!
Volunteers needed
Learn how you can help make Leota more awesome
Student Store
The Student Store is looking for a few more volunteers! Work with other Leota parents to help sell popcorn, treats, and spirit wear at lunchtime. Only a few spots remain, so be sure to jump on this quickly. To sign up, click on the Student Store volunteer signup or email studentstore@leotaptsa.com for more information.
Reminder: Please complete your Volunteer Level 1 background check before your first volunteer day.
Staff Appreciation events
Calling all volunteers! We have almost 90 staff at Leota this year, and we want to show each and every one of them how much we value their contributions to our school. Please take a look at the next event and consider contributing:
The staff really enjoy these lunches, and they often comment how lucky they feel to work at Leota and be shown so much appreciation. Thanks for your help!
Reminder: Volunteer background checks
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.
Emergency Prep Corner
Tips to help families navigate emergencies
Tip: Keep your info current in ParentVue
NSD uses an automated message system to quickly send alerts to families. In the event of an emergency, the district will call, text, email, and send an app notification. The system only works if your contact numbers and emails are up to date in the student information system. Please take a moment to make sure your contact info is current in ParentVue.
Check out the next PTSA Newsletter for another emergency prep tip!
Staff Spotlight
Get to know the teachers and staff who make Leota a great place
Jane Vincent aka "V"
Hi-cap 8th grade Science
Favorite meal? Breakfast!
What do you like to do on weekends? Garden; watch and ID birds; hang with family; and, once my arm is useful, get back to fencing!
Why did you decide to work in education? Honestly, to make the world a better and happier place.
What are you really, really good at? Laughter for myself and for others! :)
Tell us about your pet. His name was Snowy, but he has passed away. He was an American Eskimo.
What kind of books do you like to read? Nonfiction and fiction. History, science, etc.
What sports do you follow? Fencing.
Favorite travel destination? Tahiti!
What is your go-to karaoke song? Ooh... you do not want to hear me sing.
Favorite words to live by? Don't let them grind you down. Amy Drake
Special Ed in Math, English, & Social Studies
Favorite meal? Indian cuisine.
What do you like to do on weekends? Read, garden, take my dogs for a walk.
Why did you decide to work in education? I enjoy learning and working with children.
What are you really, really good at? I'd say teaching, but the kids may disagree! I work them HARD!
If you could meet any celebrity, who would that person be? Jason Momoa or Gal Gadot--superheroes! Why not?
Do you speak any languages besides English? German.
What kind of books do you like to read? Young adult, science fiction--anything. I especially love Diana Gabaldon, Chinua Achebe, and Kwame Alexander.
What jobs did you have before you started at Leota? I worked as a graphic artist.
Tell us about your dogs. Corbin is a sweetheart who seeks out attention. Aphrodite is a 65-lb. goofball who gets into all the food. Xena is the cuddlebug and loves to find any warm spot in the house.
Favorite TV show? "Yellowstone."
Favorite words to live by? "There is no magic to achievement. It's really about hard work, choices, and persistence." --Michelle Obama Check out the next PTSA Newsletter for another Staff Spotlight!
Thank you, sponsors
We couldn't do this without you
The Leota PTSA would like to thank 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.
Favorite meal? Breakfast!
Favorite meal? Indian cuisine.
