PTA NEWS

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who made our Trunk or Treat event this past Sunday such a success! We loved seeing our SJLES community come together for an afternoon of Halloween fun, creativity, and festive trunks. Congratulations to our Trunk Contest winners: Best Overall – Minecraft; Most Creative – Car Wash; Best Interactive – Mario; Best Halloween Spirit – Toxic Skeleton; and Best Crowd Pleaser – Aliens/Dumpling Prizes! Thank you to all our participating families, volunteers, and attendees for making this event so special. We can’t wait to do it again next year!

• Students are invited to bring in nonperishable food to their homeroom class.
• The class in each grade with the most items collected will be declared the winners of the Golden Turkey Award at the PTA Turkey Trot!
• And Mrs. Krablin announced that the top class in the whole school with the most items collected will earn EXTRA RECESS.

• 10/27 is the last day of the 1st Quarter!

• House Hype Day
  

• Wear your house colors every Thursday and earn points for your house!

• SUPER House Hype Day - Quarter 1 Celebration
  

• Wear your house colors!

• Election Day

• Last day to Donate for the Coat Drive

• House Hype Day
  

• Wear your house colors every Thursday and earn points for your house!

• Jaguar Pride Day
• Wear any SJLES gear or school colors (blue and yellow)

⏰Orders Now Due by FRIDAY 10/30

💵Please make your check payable to the SJLES PTA, and don’t forget to return the order form and artwork.

Looking for unique gifts for family and friends for birthdays or upcoming holidays? Then don’t forget to place your Original Works order!

One third of the money raised from this program goes primarily to the SJLES Art department to purchase art materials and support our school-wide displays, including our annual Night of the Arts. Original Works has a range of product options, including key chains, mugs, magnets, blankets and more.

Website: https://originalworks.com/parents

Make a Turkey Trot poster and earn an Art Charm! Stop by the Art Room to get your poster board from Mrs. Peddicord. Decorate it however you wish, but be sure to include the words “SJLES Turkey Trot” and a picture of a turkey. Everything else is up to your imagination! Write your name, grade, and teacher’s name on the back and return it to Mrs. Peddicord no later than Monday 11/9.

Check out the printable flyer of upcoming PTA- and SJLES-sponsored events for November! This version includes SJLES Spirit and House Hype Days!!!

Want to see more pictures of your students having fun at events? Share your pictures for the yearbook!

Email pictures to sjles.yearbook1954@gmail.com (make sure each email submission is separated by category/event below)

• Back to School Picnic
• Walk/Roll to school
• Trunk or Treat
• General grade/class pics

Come help refresh our school grounds! We need help with trash pick-up, weed whacking, edging, mulching, and more!

10:00 am - 1:00 pm

**All children must remain with an adult during the event.**

Please complete the form linked below to help us know who is attending and what tools or materials you are able to bring. Schoolyard Spruce-Up!

The PTA plays a vital role in supporting school-wide essentials. We invite you to visit our online membership site to make your tax-deductible donation. All membership dues and donations are directly allocated to funding assemblies, family fun events, teacher appreciation activities, and fulfilling various supply requests made by teachers, among other initiatives. Without the PTA, these important events would not be possible. Reminder: Members must renew each year!

Are you a new member or renewing your membership?

Scan or see the link here:

https://sjles.givebacks.com/shop

Don't want a membership, but would like to support the PTA?

Donate here:

https://sjles.givebacks.com/shop?category=27822

Looking to volunteer with the PTA now or in the future? Great, we have plenty of options!

Join our Volunteer email list: Our Volunteer Coordinator maintains an email list every year. Being on the volunteer email list does not commit you to anything, it will just keep you informed of volunteer opportunities throughout the year. Blaire sends around emails monthly, and as needed, with volunteer opportunities. You can then choose when/how you want to volunteer when/if it works for you! Families can join this list is 2 ways: When signing up for PTA membership, click yes to receive volunteer emails, or by fill out this google form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf1DrqqQridUI6QUKFMMuRtyYUCIjngU5w5UlseT8nMLMaJ_Q/viewform?usp=header

You can email the Volunteer Coordinator sjles.volunteer@gmail.com if you have any questions.

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