october 2016 PTA Meeting October 20, 2016

Agenda Introductions Principal’s Report (Ms. Dalton, Mrs. Duling and Mrs Smith) Parent/Liaison Report (Melanie Crosby) PTA Board Report President - Patty Potts VP Programs – Teresa Smith – present to the members the newly voted in VP Fundraising – Lee Ellis Treasurer Report – Shaila Open Floor Adjournments

Principal’s report Five Habits of Mind Goals for LHES Current Data Upcoming School Events Book Read Recommendation Veteran’s Day (and Active Duty) Salute and Wall of Valor

Parent liaison report What is a Parent Liaison? How the Parent Liaison can help you A little about me Office hours and contact information: Office hours: Tuesday and Thursday afternoons, 1 – 4:30 p.m. (flexible) Phone: 703-551-5308 (direct) Email: macrosby@fcps.edu (best method of contact)

VP programs Current Programs • Upcoming Programs – Movie Night was a success – Before/After School Programs currently underway – 20th Anniversary International Walk to School Day, part of the Safe Routes to School Grant • Upcoming Programs – Odyssey of the Mind – Reflections – Currently taking applications – Hour of Code (Dec 7th) – Book Fair (Week of Dec 2-9th) – Family Night Dinner (Dec 7th) – Veteran’s Day Parade, Patriots and Pie (Nov 11th)

VP fundraising Current FireUpYourFeet.org October Challenge. Log fitness activities by Nov. 3 for potential prizes. Boost the school’s ranking! Let’s Go, Lions! Restaurant Night Squisitos, new and near Giant. November 10. Flyer available! • Spirit Wear Great gear and big funds! Thanks to Cari and Courtney! Box Top Collections Complete Annual Appeal More than $7,500 raised! 25% higher than our goal. Thanks! • Nats Baseball Game Fundraiser. $450 in one afternoon! More opportunities possible. • Movie Night Pizza sale profits and Food Truck donations. Coming Soon Online Shopping Upgrades. Reading Fundraiser, March 2017.

Treasurer Purchased approved budget line item Review Current Budget (5) IPOD/IPAD adapters $46 (delivered) (10) DOC CAM stand $12 (waiting for delivery) Review Current Budget Paid teacher training, classroom grants, teacher luncheon,

Membership and spirit wear Membership update as of 10/16/16: 209 members 67 additional members

VOLUNTEER NEEDs Library Helpers – the library needs are help. If you could volunteer 1 hour a week during the day to help re-stock books! Volunteer Coordinator – Reaches out to PTA members to volunteer for various events and efforts. Odyssey of the Mind Coaches — Lots of interested students; need more Coaches! Teams based on topic and grade. 5 to 8 Students per team. Event in Spring. • Veterans Day Volunteers – In coordination with the school, will host Parade, Patriot and Pie Day. Help serve pie to parents and kids! • Technology Events – Help with Hour of Code (Dec. 7), and upcoming 3D Printer, Robotics and other demos. Contact Lee Ellis about supporting tech for students! • Book Fair Cashiers and Floor Crew – Cashiers and floor helpers the week of Dec. 5-9 daytime and Dec. 7 evening. A Sign Up Genius list will be out early November.

additional information Fairfax County Meals Tax 70% Schools 30% Services (Fire, Police, Parks, etc)