Joe Lee Johnson Elementary PTA

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JLJ PTA - About Us

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
  • Tears & Cheers Breakfast
  • PTA Meetings w/ dinner provided
  • Spirit Gear
  • Easy Boosterthon Fundraiser & Fun Run
  • JLJ Glow Party
  • grade level hangouts
  • Multicultural Festival
  • Kona Ice days

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Your JLJ PTA Officers and Committee Leads

Josef ErmisJE
Josef ErmisPresident
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Jenni PetersVice President
Mindy RossettoMR
Kristen NewcomerKN
Kristen NewcomerParliamentarian
Gabi PerezGP
Gabi PerezCommunications Chair
Lindsay MartinezLM
Lindsay MartinezGrants Chair
Jill FosterJF
Jill FosterFundraising Chair
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Sophia KarimjeeTasks 4 Teachers (T4T) Committee Chair
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Bri MoutonGrade Level Liaisons Committee Chair
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Carly CeraEvents Committee Chair
Martha MuirMM
Martha MuirLibrary Committee Chair
VacantV
VacantStaff Appreciation Committee Chair
VacantV
VacantGarden Committee Chair
Joe Lee Johnson Elementary PTA2800 Sauls Dr, Austin, TX, USA