Last Day of Winter Clothing Drive is Tomorrow!

Please don't forget drop of your NEW winter clothing items Friday in the in the two giant bins inside the main office doors! We seek new socks, hats, gloves and coats.

Get Ready for Giving Hands!

Part of the holiday tradition at Loyal Heights is the Giving Hands event. It is a way to lend a hand during this time of year. The program grants wishes for families in our community.

If you would like to participate, please visit the school lobby on Wednesday, November 30th between 7:45am - 8:00am or 1:20 - 3:00pm to choose "a hand" along with instructions.

If you have any questions please contact Kathy Katzen via email or phone.

Catch Up with the Equity Group on Teams

The Equity Group will be hosting a virtual Teams meeting on December 1st, at 7:30pm. We will share updates on the projects we’re working on: multicultural books in classrooms, the philanthropy initiative, and multicultural events. We’ll also welcome discussion and ideas from anyone who wishes to share. 

Contact the Equity Chair to receive the Teams meeting link.

Move-a-Thon 2022 - What a Success!!

Thank you to everyone who participated in the LHE 2022 Move-a-thon! This year’s event was a huge success! We exceeded our goal by raising $40,542!!! Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!

Congratulations to the following Students, Classes and Staff! 

Top Fundraisers

• Top Fundraiser: Amelia T. - Vaagsland (Garmin Vivo Fit Jr. from Fleet Feet Ballard)
• 2nd Highest Fundraiser: Viv F. - Wheeler (Clover Toys GC)
• 3rd Highest Fundraiser: Calvn B. - Gayan (Clover Toys GC)

Most Laps

• Most Laps Whole Day: Simone - Kreiter (Garmin Vivo Fit Jr. from Fleet Feet Ballard)
• Most Laps Moved During School: Mazzy - Gayan (Clover Toys GC)
• Runner-Up Most Laps Whole Day: Aiden - Kreiter (Sweet Mickey’s GC)
• Runner-Up Most Laps During School: Griffin - Reed (Sweet Mickey’s GC)
• Top Moving Teacher: Kreiter (Hat & Sunglasses from Fleet Feet Ballard)

Raffle Winners - All students were entered to win a prize 

• Peter - Hamel (Secret Garden GC)
• Bryanna - Woods (Secret Garden GC)

Extra Recess with Mr. Berkenwald & Popsicles

• Top Moving Class K-2 - Jackson 
• Top Moving Class 3-5 - Kreiter 
• Highest Fundraising Class K-2 - Wheeler 
• Highest Fundraising Class 3-5 - Vaagsland 
• Highest fundraising Participation by class K-2 - Gayan 
• Highest fundraising Participation by class 3-5 - Vaagsland 

The PTA Staff Appreciate Committee Is Looking For New Members!

We love showing our LHE teachers and staff how valued they are. We are looking for a few people to join the staff appreciation committee to help us do just that! We need people willing to plan one-time staff appreciation events or gifts, from potlucks to letter-writing campaigns to gift cards.

Please contact Shannon (Committee Co-Chair) for more information.

Welcome Our Student Council Members!

My name is Oona Krueger, and I am in charge of the Student Council Newspaper Committee this year. We are super excited to share that Student Council is in full swing! Here are the members and their respective committees.

June C. Drives & Assembly

Catherine S. Drives & Dress-Up

Ethan B. Green Team & Assembly

Mila J. Spelling Bee & Student Support

Daly T-C. Student Support

Odin H. Green Team & Drives

Oona H. Newspaper & Spelling Bee

Avery F. Spelling Bee & Student Support

Grace M. Drives & Assembly

Amelie H. Green Team &. Assembly

Harrison P. Green Team

Gabriel T. Assembly

We would love to hear your ideas and we are here for you! Have a wonderful day! ~Oona H.

Please contact Mr. Kreiter or Ms. Rider if you have suggestions for Student Council this year!

Join the Loyal Heights PTA!

It's not too late to join! Through events and fundraising, we are able to help with instructional support of teachers, facility improvements, enrichment programs (such as Science Fair, Student Council, the Arts, Equity Round Table, etc!) and so much more! Membership is only $15, and comes with zero obligations.

Our success depends on our members. If you registered in prior years, you will still need to renew your membership for this school year. Please help us reach this goal while supporting the work and programs the PTA provides all year.

JOIN HERE

Please contact the membership chair with any questions.

Volunteer at Loyal Heights!

Our school is always looking for volunteers to help with programs, events, and classroom activities running. When volunteers commit to serving at a school, students achieve higher grades, have access to more opportunities, and gain community connections to help them thrive.

IMPORTANT: All returning AND new volunteers for the 2022-2023 school year are required to have an approved Volunteer Application on file.

Returning volunteers: If you plan to volunteer in any capacity during the 2022-2023 school year, please make sure that your Volunteer Application is approved and up to date before you start volunteering.

New volunteers:  All volunteers must complete a Volunteer Application Form online which includes completing an online training video (Adult Sexual Misconduct Prevention Safety), and background check. Instructions for updating and completing Volunteer Applications can be found here.

Please Note: Mr. Steve receives Volunteer Status Updates from the district once a week on Wednesdays. Please make sure that your applications are completed/updated at least 2 weeks before you plan on volunteering. Updates and applications created after Tuesday evenings will not be reviewed until the following Wednesday.

Contact Steve Beaulieu in the office for more information or to confirm your Essential Volunteer status.