1. october 2016 PTA Meeting
October 20, 2016

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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: (direct) (best method of contact)

5. 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)

6. 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.

7. 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,

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

9. 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 daytime and Dec. 7 evening. A Sign Up Genius list will be out early November.

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