PTA Pulse: 10/7/25
October 7, 2025
Important Dates
Oct. 6-31: No-Fuss Fundraiser
Oct. 9: First Coin Wars donation date
Oct. 16: 8th Grade Celebrations Planning Meeting, 5:30 pm (volunteer opportunity!)
Oct 17: 7th Grade Social (volunteer opportunity)
Oct. 18: Campus Beautification Day Hosted by Summit Church Apex
Oct 22: Family Fall Fest, 4-6 pm (volunteer opportunity)
Oct 22: 2nd Coin Wars donation date
Fundraising Season Is HERE!
We are excited to announce our major fundraiser, Powered by Lightning. This “no-fuss” fundraiser has a goal of raising $25,000 by October 31. All donations will go directly to fund programs and resources that make the school experience enriching and equitable for every student. If every student receives just $25 in donations, we will reach our goal!
Spread the word! Share our donation link with friends, family, on your socials, and everywhere: https://bit.ly/PBL-Donate
If you want more details about this fundraiser, here's our info page: bit.ly/powered-by-lightning
Thank you for your support!
Coin Wars Are Coming! Oct 9 and 22
Get ready for a battle of the grades in our school-wide COIN WARS fundraiser! On October 9 and again on October 22 at Fall Fest, students can bring in coins to boost their team's score and bills to sabotage the competition!
🪙 Coins = Positive Points (for your team)
💵 Bills = Negative Points (for other teams)
Every cent counts, and every grade is in it to win it! All proceeds go directly to support our no fuss fundraiser. The team with the highest score at the end will win bragging rights AND a PIZZA PARTY!
Start digging through your couches, piggy banks, and pockets ... Let the COIN WARS begin!
Volunteer at School: Hands-On Help
Staff Our 7th Grade Social - 10/17
Pitch in for our first 7th grade social of the year. Duties include minimal set-up and clean-up, and selling concessions. Sign up here: bit.ly/LufkinSocialSignup
Family Fall Fest - 10/22
Join us for Family Fall Fest, Oct. 22! Food trucks, games, face painting, and Lufkin LIghtning Football! This is another volunteer opportunity — signup link here. Fall Fest will also feature Coin Wars for our students, part of the No-Fuss Fundraiser!
8th Grade Parents: Let's Celebrate!
Help make memories for Lufkin's 8th grade class! Each year, parents come together to plan celebrations honoring our 8th graders' last year of middle school. Our first virtual planning meeting is Thursday, Oct. 16, 5:30 pm - Google Meet link coming soon.
For more info about our 8th grade traditions, here's a letter from our committee co-chairs.
Ruckus Spirit Night: Thank You!
Thanks to all of the families who came out and supported our school on Spirit Night at Ruckus. As a result, Ruckus is donating $250 to our program!
If you know of a business that would be a good Spirit Night opportunity, please let us know!
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Keep in Touch
PTA Leadership
President Brooke Kelley lufkinPTApresident@gmail.com
Vice President Mandy MacNaughton lufkinPTAvicepresident@gmail.com
Treasurer Melissa Carroll lufkinPTAtreasurer@gmail.com
Secretary Julie Chase lufkinPTAsecretary@gmail.com
Advocacy Committee Chair: Bridget Robertson
Audit Committee: Kari Hughes
Nominating Committee Chair: Megan Delaney
COMMITTEE CHAIRS (In progress!)
Communications Megan Delaney lufkinPTAcommunications@gmail.com
Cultural Arts Johna Ritchie
Fundraising Comittee Chair: Teresa Porter
Staff Appreciation Anthea Fok
Co-Chairs are welcome for all of these Committee roles!
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