LAUREL ELEM. SCHOOL of ARTS & TECHNOLOGY
"GET INVOLVED"
OPPORTUNITIES, EVENTS & COMMITTEES
PTO BASED
Parent Teacher Organization (PTO): Laurel’s PTO is a great way to connect with the Laurel community, to get to know our principal, teachers and other parents, and to provide support for the school. PTO meetings allow you to stay up to date on school happenings and the chance to voice ideas and concerns. Finally, through its fundraisers, our PTO provides financial support for programs and projects that directly benefit the school. We invite you to attend Laurel’s monthly PTO meetings. We meet the 2nd Thursday of every month at school from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Our meeting agendas include: discussion and planning for upcoming events, allocation of PTO funds, learning a facet of Laurel, and an address from our principal.
Monthly, 2nd Thursday, 5:30 – 7:30p.m.
Contact: Jen Hanna (PTO President), jelinley@gmail.com
Fall Carnival: Held late October, this fun-filled event gives students a chance to dress up in costume if they wish and enjoy fun games. Each grade runs a booth, and parents are needed to help run booths and sell tickets.
Late in the month of October each school year
Contact: Jen Hanna (PTO President), jelinley@gmail.com
Teacher Appreciation: In May, we have the opportunity to let our teachers and staff know how much we appreciate all they do. We supply meals where we ask parents to donate food. There is also a raffle of items and services donated by parents.
Also during Parent/Teacher conference weeks, we provide dinner to relieve the stress during those long days. Do you have a favorite crockpot soup or entree that you could make? The Laurel staff really appreciates our support!
Contact – Brielle Weldon (bweldondvm@gmail.com) and Karla Richer.
WELLNESS BASED
Wellness Committee: The Laurel Wellness Committee provides a variety of wellness events, activities, and educational resources to encourage the physical and mental health of children, families, staff, and the greater Laurel community. Main events include the Annual Fall Family Wellness Fair, 'Pick a Better Snack' program, school garden, bike and walk to school program and supporting the Laps for Laurel Fitness-based Fundraiser.
Monthly, Dates TBD 2:45 - 3:30 pm
Contact: Emily Anderson (Kindergarten Teacher), emilya@psdschools.org
Wellness Fair: The Laurel Family Fall Wellness Fair is an annual school-based event designed to encourage the Laurel School community to live a healthy, active lifestyle by providing a variety of interactive wellness activities, educational resources, and exhibits.
Spring months each school year
Contact: Emily Anderson (Kindergarten Teacher), emilya@psdschools.org
September each school year
Contact: Emily Anderson (Kindergarten Teacher), emilya@psdschools.org
Laps for Laurel: This is our school’s main fundraiser. Held in the fall (October), the event gives all students and staff the opportunity to get outside and run or walk for 30 minutes. Students ask friends and family to sponsor them in this fun and healthy event. Parent volunteers are needed to help run the event, distribute snacks and cheer on our runners.
Late in the month of April each school year
Contacts: Dana Knight, Danadknight@gmail.com Kathleen Tremblay, kathleenmtremblay@gmail.com
ENRICHMENT BASED
Violin & Mandolin Program: Over 150 students at Laurel receive free Suzuki method violin instruction both during and outside the school day. Volunteers help with instruction, performances and tuning, during or after school.
Volunteer opportunities throughout every school day and after school
Performance Events - frequency/times vary
Contact: Hannah Barnes (Violin Instructor), hbarnes@psdschools.org
Lynx Singers:
Laurel Lynx Choir is open to any and all 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades students. Choir meets Tuesdays after school until 3:45.
The session runs January 21-March 31, with a concert on April 1, 2020.
Registration information will come home the first week of December.
Please contact Ms. Kelly with any questions. mkelly@psdschools.org
Math Olympiad: Math Olympiad is part of Laurel's Gifted and Talented program. Our goal is to stimulate enthusiasm and a love for Mathematics while introducing important mathematical concepts and major strategies for solving problems that inspire creativity and ingenuity in the students. Participation is based on test scores and teacher recommendations.
Wednesday mornings
Contact: Pam Murphy, pamelam@psdschools.org