PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION (PTA)
PTA is dedicated to supporting our amazing staff, empowering our students, and building a strong and united community. Together, let's make this year one to remember!
PTA Mission Statement
Our PTA's mission is to foster a thriving educational community through Community, Communication, and Committees. We embrace diversity, encourage open dialogue, and collaborate on purpose-driven initiates to support students, teachers, and the entire school community. Together, we create an enriching and inclusive educational journey for every child in our community.
Who We Are: 176 members in 2024-2025
What We Do: JLJ PTA distributes more than $7,000 in Grants each year for Teachers to access supplies and resources for their classrooms! As well as, . . .
Teacher & Staff Appreciation
taco carts
stock the bathrooms with fun soaps & toiletries
snacks for staff meetings
grade level liaisons
tasks-4-teachers copy team
library shelving & check-in/out
teacher appreciation week
winter breakfast
free spirit shirt for every teacher
Thanksgiving pies
Student Support
about $5k for field trips
support Trailblazer Treasure behaviorial incentive store
provide supplies for enrichment clusters
host 5th grade graduation
garden volunteers
Joe Lee Johnson's birthday speech contest
free spirit shirt for every student
dropoff line support
provide resources for class parties
provide volunteers & planning for class parties
book fair volunteering & decoration
back to school night
Family Love
Ready to become a member? Join your community and be a part of what PTA is doing at JLJ!