James Lewis Elementary PTA

 

Welcome to James Lewis Elementary PTA. The JLE PTA is a additional resource in your child's education. With parents and teachers working together, we can provide the highest quality school experience for your children at JLE.  James Lewis Elementary thrives because of strong parent involvement. JLE PTA is the Number One Link, providing many opportunities for parents to show their support and be involved in their child's school. The James Lewis PTA board meetings are the first Tuesday of each month at 4:15 p.m. in the library and we welcome you to come and be a part of the fun and excitement of PTA!

Our James Lewis PTA also prints a monthly newsletter to be sent home with each student. We can also e-mail the newsletter and other important information about JLE PTA to each family. If you would like to receive this e-mail please click on the following link to sign up: jleptainfo AT sbcglobal DOT net

 

 

 
To learn more about PTA, please use the links below.
  Missouri PTA Web Site
  National PTA Web Site
  Mid-Continent Public Library
  JLE Standing Rules
  JLE Bylaws
  Box Tops For Education
  Receipt Expense Form
  School Calendar
  Become a PTA Member
 

Upcoming Events/Fundraisers
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  • March 1st- 1st and 3rd grades to School of Economics
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  • March 2nd- 1st and 3rd grades to School of Economics
                                                                                   
  • March 6th - PTA Board Meeting 4:15pm
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  • March 14th - Papa Johns Pizza Night
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  • March 15th - PTA unit meeting/Kindergarten Performance 7:00pm
                                    
                                                   
  • March 16th - Munchies with Mom
                                                                                   
  • March 19-23rd - Spring Break No School
  • April 3rd - PTA Board Meeting 4:15pm
  • April 4th - Kindergarten/2nd Grade to School Economics
  • April 6th - Easter Break No School
  • April 9th - Easter Break No School
  • April 11th - Papa John's Pizza Night
  • April 12th - Kindergarten Literacy Night 6:30pm
  • April 19th - PTA unit meeting/1st grade performance 7:00pm
  • April 27th - Build it with Dads 6:30pm
  • May 1st- PTA Board Meeting 4:15pm
  • May 7-11th - Teacher Appreciation Week
  • May 9th - School Nurses Day
  • May 18th - Track and Field Day
  • May 21st - Rain day for Track and Field Day
  • May 24th - Last Day of School
                                                                                                                                                                   
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    Board Members

    President
    Sherri Haupt
    Overseas PTA Unit committees. Representative to Blue Springs Council, Missouri and National PTA. The president meets with the principal to plan the dates for the next school year’s events.

    1st Vice President (Programs)
    Melissa Lewis 

    Promotes continuing education of parents and youth through a variety of programs and activities in order to foster positive family relationships.

    2nd Vice President (Membership)
    Jennifer Kanagawa

    Coordinates membership drives and keeps up-to-date records of membership information, being sure that the treasurer and secretary each have an up-todate list and insures compliance with Missouri and National PTA membership rules.

    3rd Vice President (Ways & Means)
    Lori Bukaty

    Develops and administers fundraising events for PTA.



    4th Vice President (Volunteers)
    Yvonne Edson
    Compiles volunteer list for all special and standing committee chairpersons that request assistance. Assists the school’s representative in recognition of the volunteers.


    Secretary
    Mary Low
    Records and preserves the minutes of all meetings of the JLE PTA. Provides the records of any previous meetings and forwards the names and addresses of newly elected officers to the state office no later than March 31.
    Treasurer
    Sandi Sullivan
    Have custody of and maintain a full account of the funds of this local PTA. Provides a financial statement at each meeting and presents an annual report of the financial condition of the organization.
    Administrative Assistant
    Open
    Sends letters or notes of appreciation to businesses or individuals donating products or services.


    Awards
    Open
    Prepares and submits applications to National and/or State PTA offices for various annual awards.
    Book Fair Volunteers 
    Open
    Organizes book fair volunteers.

    By-Laws
    Open
    Has a copy of the bylaws and standing rules available at every board and general membership meeting. Assist in revising or addressing bylaw issues.
    Career Day
    Open
    Coordinates career-oriented speaker program, including contacting sources, scheduling presenters and making preparations for any needed equipment.
    Carnival 
    Open
    Organize carnival. Works with volunteers to design games, food, prizes, tickets, decorations for PTA.
    Childcare
    Open
    Finds sitters for board and/or unit meetings and other times when appropriate.
    Cultural Arts
    Open
    Attends meetings of the District’s Arts Partners Program.

    Donuts with Dad 
    Open
    Determines the amount of attendees, food, and beverages needed at the event.

    Grandparents'/Special Persons' Day
    Mary Low
    Coordinate special persons day. Includes food, programs, visitor registration, etc.
    Grant Writing
    Open
    Researches and determines appropriate grants that our PTA would qualify for.
    Health & Safety
    Open
    Organizes a Health Fair focusing on screening, health education, and health-related activities.
    Historian 
    Open
    Maintains a scrapbook of newspaper clippings, photos, and related materials.

    Hospitality
    Open
    In charge of setting up for, providing equipment for, and serving refreshments at unit meetings and special programs.
    Inspiration
    Opn
    Responsible for providing and/or arranging for an inspiration for each unit meeting.

    Jenny’s Closet
    Open




    Jr. Great Books
    Open
    Coordinates the Junior Great Books Reading Program and reports to the board on availability and/or completion of training, expenses, and progress of the program.

    Kindergarten Activities
    Open

    Coordinates the Kindergarten Open House (setup/cleanup, serving of food, building tours and distribution of Kindergarten buttons) with the Kindergarten teachers.

    Labels for Education 
    Danielle Paredes 
    Responsible for collecting, sorting, and submitting labels for the “Labels for Education Program”, which includes Box Tops for Education, Tyson’s A+ program and UPC’s from Best Choice products.
    Legislation
    Open
    Keeps abreast of, and advises the members of, political/legislative situations in which PTA involvement might be appropriate and directs that activity as recommended by the board.

    Library Volunteers 
    Yvonne Edson 
    Recruits volunteers to assist in the operation of the library. Organizes and maintains a working schedule agreeable to the library volunteers and the librarian.

    Membership 
    Jennifer Kanagawa 
    Coordinates membership drives and keeps up-to-date records of membership information, being sure that the treasurer and secretary each have an up-todate list and insures compliance with Missouri and National PTA membership rules.
    Munchies with Mom
    Sherri Haupt
    Determines the amount of attendees, food, and beverages needed at the event.


    Parliamentarian
    Open
    Serves as Parliamentarian as directed by the bylaws.

    Past President
    Michele Reed
    The immediate past president serves as advisor on the board.

    Popcorn Days
    Open
    Coordinates popcorn days during the school year.
    Principal
    Jennie Alderman




    Programs
    Melissa Lewis
    Promotes continuing education of parents and youth through a variety of programs and activities in order to foster positive family relationships.

    Publicity/Newsletter 
    Open
    Arranges with principal to get media coverage of newsworthy PTA events. Collaborates with the principal, president and school staff to prepare and distribute a monthly calendar/newsletter of school activities.
    Reflections 
    Open
    Coordinate submissions and judging of reflections entries. Includes organizing submissions for state competitions. Some flexibility in completing tasks to meet deadline.

    Room Parents
    Sherri Haupt
    Compiles a list of room parents for each classroom, selects two room representatives per class, then designates an additional representative, per grade level, as the grade level chairperson.

    Salute to Schools Week 
    Open
    Organizes special events in recognition of Salute to Schools Week and other appropriate “recognition” days; for example, Principal’s Day, Secretary’s Day, Nurse’s Day.
    Santa's Workshop
    Sherri Haupt
    Secure products from fundraising company and organizes prices, volunteers and supplies for the event.

    Scholarship
    Open
    Receives the JLE Alumni PTA Scholarship applications from the BSHS Counselor and determines the most worthy recipient.


    School Directory
    Yvonne Edson

    Facilitates the collection of pertinent information and/or artwork from the students/parents to be included in the school directory. Coordinates the collation of information, copying of the directories and the distribution of them.

    5th Grade Activities 
    Open
    Works with the fifth grade teachers to organize the 5th grade picnic and 5th grade recognition events; including the 5th grade video project.

    Scout Liaison
    Boys- Brad Eichstadt /
    Girls-Dottie Pollard
    Will make available communications between the PTA unit and various scouting units. Arranges the flag ceremony for each unit meeting and notifies the president of the troop and/or pack name and number.

    Spirit Items 
    Danielle Paredes 
    Coordinates dates for the sales with the principal. Orders spirit items, keeps inventory of these items, and coordinates the sales of these items.

    Sportswear
    Danielle Paredes
    Recommends sportswear items and style for ways and means project to be approved by the board and organizes sportswear sale.


    Teacher Appreciation Week
    Open
    Determines a theme for centering Teacher Appreciation Week activities in a designated week in May. Develops and implements ways to honor the school’s teachers.

    Teacher Rep.
    Jennifer Parker

    Serves as liaison between teachers and PTA board. Informs the Administrative Assistant of situations in which cards or flowers would be appropriate.

    Testing Week Refreshments
    Open
    Provides adequate snacks to all students testing during standardized testing.



    Track & Field Day
    Open
    Assists the Physical Education teacher with track and field day. Duties may include purchasing supplies, requesting donations, and/or whatever other duties the teacher requests.

    Volunteers
    Yvonne Edson
    Compiles volunteer list for all special and standing committee chairpersons that request assistance. Assists the school’s representative in recognition of the volunteers.

    Ways & Means 
    Lori Bukaty

    Develops and administers fundraising events for PTA.



    Website 
    Danielle Paredes 
    Creates and maintains a website for the PTA that lists pertinent and useful information for the students and parents to access. Coordinates all work through the PTA president, and school principal.

     

                                   

     
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