WHY JOIN THE PTA?  Did you know?: You Can Make A Significant Difference! One study found that students from families with above-average parent involvement were 30 percent more successful in school than those with below-average involvement. Success was measured by GPA; test scores in math, science, reading, and social studies; promotion and retention rates; and teacher ratings YOUR VOICE MATTERS! JOIN US AND HELP US BUILD BIG THINGS! UPCOMING PTA MEETINGS: Tuesday, March 3rd, 2018 Located: In the Library Time: 6pm Our Kindergarten Teachers will be presenting at our next PTA Meeting. (enter the building through west side doors). Please join us as they discuss their curriculum and various tools they will be using with your students this year. This is an excellent chance to learn more and ask questions. Also hear about the PTA and all the fun activities they are planning for the children. There will be free food, fun raffle prizes, kids are welcome. Come collaborate with us! SLE Yearbook Deadline The deadline for yearbooks is fast approaching. Please purchase by March 27th. If you haven’t signed up for this year’s yearbook, please do so ASAP. You can create two custom pages in your yearbook at no cost, this is a great way to document and remember your students year. SLEPTA Committees SLEPTA offers a variety of ways to get involved: You can learn about opportunities at our monthly PTA meetings (next one is February 5th, 6pm in Library), or join one of the committees below Playground Committee Update: GOCO awarded $110,000 grant for South Lakewood Elementary School playground project on March 23rd, 2017. This has ensured the project will move forward but the school still needs an additional $75,000 to complete all phases of the project. These phases include the Outdoor Classroom and Environmental learning area as requested by the teachers and students. New baseball dirt, diamond and backstop that can be utilized by the entire community. Help us to build a complete, fun outdoor park for the school and community. If you are interested in contributing you can Mail a Check or Drop off at: South Lakewood Elementary School Attention: SLE Playground Fund 8425 W. 1st Avenue, Lakewood, CO 80226 or Donate on-line at: https://sites.google.com/site/southlakewoodpta/ click on Playground Committee on the left side of the page. Questions, please contact Tina Klismith at tmklismith@yahoo.com or 303-921-4645  Intercultural Fair Committee  |
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