Newsletter for the week of June 12, 2023 In this issue:
Happy summer from the PTSA
8th Grade Party tickets
Thanks to Staff Appreciation volunteers
Join your high school PTSA
Reimbursement requests due
Lions Day volunteers needed
Next year's Student Store
Thank you, sponsors
Happy summer!
You did it! You made it to the final week of school! Whether you're a parent, guardian, teacher, student, or staff member, we hope you're looking back at this year with pride knowing that you learned, grew, made connections, and contributed to this community.
The PTSA would like to thank all the wonderful volunteers who helped make our programs and events possible this year. The individual names are too numerous to list, but we do want to spotlight the amazing programs that they made happen: Student Store, Staff Appreciation lunches, Reflections, 8th Grade Party, Science Olympiad, Math Olympiad, Emergency Preparedness, PTSA Awards, Paving the Way Together fundraiser, Membership, Newsletter, Advocacy and Legislation,Hi-Cap Liaison, Special Education Rep,parent-education events, and more.
Congratulations to our 8th graders as they head off to high school! And best wishes to retiring Leota educators and staff members! Best of luck as you embark on your next adventures. Remember: Once a lion, always a lion!
And finally, thank you for reading the PTSA newsletter this year. We hope it helped you feel more connected to this school. The PTSA looks forward to reconnecting with the Leota community when we gear up for back-to-school. In the meantime, we hope everyone has a fantastic summer!
News & events
Stay informed about what's happening at Leota
Last call to buy tickets to 8th Grade Party
We're sending the 8th graders off to high school in style! We hope everyone in this amazing class will be able to join their friends for an evening of activities, food, fun, and laughter as they celebrate the end of middle school.
Ticket sales have been extended through the end of this week. Buy yours now! You'll sign a permission slip and select food preference when you buy your ticket.
Chaperones and volunteers are still needed to make this event happen. We can't do it without proper adult help. You don't need to be a parent of an 8th grader to volunteer. Please sign up here to help.
What:8th Grade End of Year Party When: Friday, June 16, 6-9 pm Where: High Trek Adventures, 11928 Beverly Park Rd., Everett Cost: $25 per student, includes all activities and food (build-your-own-burger bar with beef, chicken, and veg options; drinks; dessert). Check out the activities at www.hightrekeverett.com. Who: Currently enrolled Leota 8th graders
Thanks to all Staff Appreciation volunteers
The bagel sandwich lunch earlier this month was a big hit with the staff, and a great way to round out our year of Staff Appreciation events! We want to thank all our amazing volunteers; we truly couldn’t do this without you. The monthly luncheons are so appreciated and enjoyed by our wonderful Leota staff. We hope you all have a fun and relaxing summer break, and we’re already looking forward to seeing everyone next year!
Special thanks to committee chairs Vicki Johnson and Karla Pak for their excellent leadership of this program for the second year in a row. They have done an incredible job managing all the volunteers, food contributions, and supplies needed to make these luncheons happen every month. We are thankful for all the careful planning and organizing they've done to make sure our staff feel valued, seen, and well fed!
Pictured here: Bagels and treats took up the entire length of the counter in the Staff Lounge.
Is your student headed to high school this fall?
If you'll soon have a 9th grader in your family, be sure to connect with your new PTSA! Visit their website or social media page to find out what events they may be offering over the summer for students and families, volunteer opportunities to connect you with their community, and how to become a member of their PTSA in the fall.
Woodinville High School PTSA:Website | Facebook | Join online Submit your reimbursement requests now A message from Treasurer Angela La Tourette:
Please be sure to turn in all Leota PTSA expenses ASAP--the sooner, the better. We need to complete reimbursements by the end of June, but we need to have time to write checks and answer any questions. If you have expenses that need to be reimbursed by the PTSA, fill out the Leota PTSA Check Request Form and email it to lalatourette@gmail.com. Be sure to include receipts.
Thank you for your cooperation and please reach out to me if you have questions!
Volunteers needed
Learn how you can help make Leota more awesome
WANTED: Volunteers for Lions Day
Leota is looking for adult volunteers to help at one of the most anticipated events of the year: Lions Day! Come lend a hand on Friday and be part of the fun and excitement!
Help is needed at a variety of stations, including field-day games, food tents, and the photo booth. View the signup sheet to see all the volunteer opportunities and time slots.
Join the Student Store volunteer list
A big THANK YOU to all the volunteers who helped at the Student Store this year! If you would like to be added to next year's Student Store volunteer list, please email studentstore@leotaptsa.com.
Pictured here: Student Store committee chair Brianna Thunberg (left) and volunteer Mei Hwang fill popcorn bags at lunchtime.
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.
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.
You did it! You made it to the final week of school! Whether you're a parent, guardian, teacher, student, or staff member, we hope you're looking back at this year with pride knowing that you learned, grew, made connections, and contributed to this community.
