Las Flores K8 PTSA

Good Morning! LFK8 PTSA Invites you to our first Association meeting this evening, Thursday, 9/19/24, at 7pm in the Library. We will kick off our year with a budget approval and regular business. Coming to a meeting is a great way to meet new people, get informed, and get involved. Everyone’s voice is welcome and needed!

Quick reminders:

1. Reflections: Reflections is a nationwide PTSA-sponsored art contest. Students are encouraged to create original works addressing the theme of “Accepting Imperfections.” All entries are due 9/20/24!
2. Watch Dogs: Watch Dogs are coming back to our lower-grade campus. Check out the information in next week’s Friday Folders for more information.

Membership: Our PTSA unit needs you! Please consider joining PTSA today!

What a week! LFK8 PTSA was thrilled to see you all at Upper-Grade Back to School and the Lower Grade Ice Cream Social. Upper-Grade parents looked happy walking campus. Lower-Grade teachers were excited to get their volunteer lists filled out. Our young Bears were excited to get some ice cream. It was a great week!

LFK8 PTSA is in full swing.

1. Reflections: Reflections is a nationwide PTSA-sponsored art contest. Students are encouraged to create original works addressing the theme of “Accepting Imperfections.” All entries are due 9/20/24!
2. Watch Dogs: Watch Dogs are coming back to our lower-grade campus. Check out the information in next week’s Friday Folders for more information.
3. Spirit Wear: We have many new and exciting designs! Order by 9/10.
4. Lower-Grade Yearbook: Link is live! Order now!
5. Choir Angel’s Day: Our upper-grade choir will be singing the National Anthem at the Angel’s Game again this year. Order tickets now.
6. Angel’s Day: LFK8 PTSA is hosting a school-wide Angel’s Day. Join us for a night at the ballpark while raising funds for your school.
7. ACE and Music Funds: During Back to School Night, upper-grade teachers had a chance to explain the role these funds play in their classrooms. Thank you to all of you who have already pledged their support. Currently, only 25-33% of each grade-level has made their contributions. If you haven’t been able to pledge yet, please do so!
8. Membership: Our PTSA unit needs you! Please consider joining PTSA today!

LFK8 PTSA hopes you and your Bears enjoyed the first week back at school.  Your LFK8 PTSA volunteers and dollars have been hard at work in the last two weeks with much more to come this week.

1. LFK8 PTSA volunteers were a significant presence during Upper-Grade Registration.  PE Wear, which provides an easy PE uniform and serves as a fundraiser for our Upper-Grade needs.  PE Wear is still available for purchase through the Front Office.
2. ACE Funds, Music Funds, and Classroom & Technology Grants will all be discussed at Open House on Thursday, 8/29.  Your teachers will have a chance to explain how each of these programs support their work in the classroom.  PTSA will be on campus during Open House to answer questions.   
3. Step It Up, the primary fundraiser for ASB/PAL, is coming soon to the Upper-Grade Campus.  ASB/PAL are student leadership programs that work under the guidance of a teacher adviser to build school community.  Dances, the BEAR store, and lunch activities are all ASB/PAL sponsored. ASB/PAL and PTSA partner together during the year; however, our efforts generally focus on different areas of need within our school.  Please see the graphics above for specific information about PTSA fundraising and programming.
4. Lower Grades, preschool – 5, please join us on Friday for our Annual Ice Cream Social!  Meet your teachers, find out more about PTSA programs and plans for the year, and enjoy a sweet treat while supplies last.  
5. Don’t forget!  All Registration and Spirit Packets are due by September 13th!
6. Angel’s Days!  We have two Angel Events currently running.  The Upper Grades Choir will join other local choirs to sing the National Anthem during Choir Days.  LFK8 PTSA has also arranged an Angel’s Day for the entire LFK8.  Please join us for a fun game day that benefits the PTSA!

Have a great week!

Welcome to the 2024-2025 School Year!  Las Flores K8 PTSA is so happy to see our Bears back on campus.  Here are a few reminders to help you this week.

1. Upper Grades (6,7,8) – There is still time to complete your Registration Packet!  This includes becoming a PTSA Member and donating to programs that directly benefit your student.  Please note:  PE WEAR is available for purchase in the front office.
2. Lower Grades (Preschool – 5) – Please read the Spirit Packet found in the large white envelope sent home today.  Your Spirit Packet contains all the information you need to get the year started.  This includes joining PTSA, purchasing Adopt-a-Books, and checking out new Spirit Wear.
3. All Families, please join us at our first get-together tomorrow, 8/21, morning. After drop-off, join us in the MPR for a cup of coffee and a morning treat. Breeze in or stay and chat with friends. We can’t wait to see you!
4. The PTSA wants all of our Bears to arrive and leave school safely. Las Flores K8 has a detailed parking lot procedure, but a plan only works if we all follow it. The PTSA would like your help in keeping everyone safe.
   • • ALL LOADING LANES are for quick student loading and unloading only!  Parents, DO NOT exit your cars.  This includes helping get backpacks and instruments out of trunks.  When your student needs help, please park.
     • PULL FORWARD.  Please pull forward on the ramp or in the parking lot while following teacher guidance.  When you pull forward, we can move more students quickly.  We also keep Antonio, Oso, and Sweetwater clear of traffic.
     • AVOID passing in the left lane of the ramp.  If everyone pulls forward and loads/unloads quickly, we can preserve the left lane for emergencies.  Please DO NOT drive up the left lane of the ramp to “cut” the line.  This is INCREDIBLY dangerous. 
     • Upper-grade parents, please give lower grades ample opportunity to load at dismissal time. Arriving during lower-grade dismissal creates confusion and blocks emergency lanes.
     • PLEASE DO NOT GET CREATIVE.  Unless instructed by the school, please DO NOT use the bus circle or Sweetwater to load/unload students.  Please do not allow students to walk across the parking lot.  It may seem easier and quicker for you, but it creates a dangerous environment.
     • Remember, every car carries a student, and every driver is a community member.  We are all trying to get our kiddos to and from school safely.

We look forward to seeing you around campus this year.  Let’s make 2024-2025 the best year yet!  

Do you have a 6, 7, or 8th grader? Have you picked up and completed your Registration Packet? In your packet you will find important LFK8 School and PTSA information. For the easiest and most efficient Registration Day, please complete your paperwork and make your purchases before you go to school. We can’t wait to see you tomorrow!

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