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Lanai Road PTA's mission is to strengthen the natural bond and enhance the essential partnership between parents and teachers at Lanai Road Elementary School; to develop and nourish the academic and cultural character and integrity of the school; and to develop programs, events, activities and forums to deepen the dialogue between teachers and parents such that teachers receive the support they need, parents receive the feedback they seek, and students receive the enriched educational experience they deserve. |
2009/2010 Lanai PTA Executive Board President Miki Chase 1st VP - Curriculum Enhancement , Nikki Cohen (Art) Susan Bernardo (Science & Garden) Marla Vaughn (Literacy) 2nd VP - Room Parent Coordinator Liz Scott, Linda Wolk Treasurer Cheryl Klatchko Secretary Alyssa Brophy Teacher & Staff Appreciation Lori Enzer, Debi Lewin Traffic & Safety Lisa Liss Parliamentarian Traci Mariano, Heather Brooks Teacher Representative Mrs. Besser |
2009/2010 Committee Chairs CURRICULUM PROGRAMS Art & Music Programs Art Docent Program Nikki Cohen Arts Prototype Mrs. Melvin Chorus Program Nancy Endman Orchestra Program Larry Newman Reflections Program TBD After School Kids (ASK) Mrs. Melvin Assemblies Mrs. Melvin Literacy Fair Marla Vaughn Family Game Night Debi Lewin Field Trips Kristin Bryan HIP Nutrition Program Judith Garvin Bickel, Jennifer Goosenberg and Stacy Steinberg Leadership Development Robbie Solomon Library & Literacy Programs (Marla Vaughn, Jennifer Lutzky and Lizette Saenz) Birthday Books Alison Perdigao Book Clubs Marla Vaughn Book Swap Program Amy Winston, Caitlin McIntosh Library Shelvers Miki Chase Koreh L.A. Kim Mehlman Science & Garden Programs Garden Geri Miller Science Coordinators Susan Bernardo, Jessica Hinckson |
Outreach Programs BackPack News & eBPN Erika Phillips, Kim Mehlman Council of Councils Representative Suzette Kane Culmination & Matriculation TBD Family Center Programs Eve Hill Incoming Kindergarten Kathy Kantner "Lanai Leader" Newsletter Editor Lisa Liss Membership Chairperson Cathy Walsh Open House Coordinator Heidi Azera Parent Buddy Program Coordinators TBD Parent Workshops Miki Chase, Eve Hill Room Parent Program Coordinators Linda Wolk & Liz Scott School History & Yearbook Editors TBD Student Council Advisors Jessica Hinckson TEAM Lanai Cares Lori Covell, Susan Bernardo Volunteer Coordinators Liz Scott, Linda Wolk Waste Management/Recycling Program Robin Solomon Webmaster Michael Scheer |
Campus Beautification Programs Beautification Committee Lisa Meyer Sparkle Days Coordinator Lisa Meyer |
Thank you all for your commitment to making Lanai Road Elementary School the best that it can be! |
National PTA Reflections Program Each year, the National PTA Reflections Program challenges students to create art that supports a specific theme. The Reflections Program is structured for PTAs to recognize students at the local, council, district, state, and national levels. Entries are first judged at the local level, where selected works are chosen to represent the PTA at each subsequent level—council, district, or state. Once entries reach the state level, the state PTA may select entries to submit to the National PTA. Awards of Excellence and Awards of Merit are recognized at the annual National PTA Convention and displayed in a virtual gallery on National PTA's website. |
2009/2010 Program Theme: "Beauty is..." Students may submit an entry in any of the six arts areas listed below. Only original works of art are accepted. Depending on state and local PTA guidelines, students may enter more than one work of art. The six arts areas are as follows: Literature Musical Composition Photography Visual Arts Dance Choreography Film/Video Production Participation in the Reflections Program is organized by school grade. Student works are critiqued against others in the same grade division. This allows recognition and judging of artworks by appropriate developmental age and skill levels. The four grade divisions are as follows: -Primary – Preschool – Grade 2 or up to age 7 -Intermediate – Grades 3-5 or ages 8-10 -Middle/Junior – Grades 6-8 or ages 11-13 -Senior – Grades 9-12 or ages 14+ This program runs in the fall semester, usually during November. For more information contact Lanai Reflections Program Coordinator Jennifer Terbush. 2009/2010 Rules and Entry Form |
Objectives of PTA To promote the welfare of children and youth in the home, school, church and community. To raise the standards of home life. To secure adequate laws for the care and protection of children and youth. To develop the educators and the general public in such united efforts as will secure for every child the highest advantage in physical, mental, social and spiritual education. |
Los Robles Council 31st District PTSA 17445 Cantlay Street Van Nuys, California 91406 818-344-3581 Email: pta31dist@aol.com |
PTA Meetings PTA meetings are open to everyone and are held on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 8:30 a.m. We hold one 3:00 p.m. meeting per semester, subject to notification (see calendar). All PTA meetings are held pursuant to the provisions of the Civic Center Act. You may join the PTA at any time for $6.00 per membership. Los Robles PTA Council meetings are held monthly at Lamson Auditorium, 17445 Cantlay St., Van Nuys, dates to be announced. 31st District Board meetings are held the last Thursday of each month, time to be announced. PTA General Meeting minutes, handouts and attachments are available for review in the school office. |
How To Reach Your PTA Messages for PTA officers, chairpersons and other members may be left in the PTA mailbox in the school office, by leaving a message at 818-623-6667, or via email at lanairoad@gmail.com. PTA - 31st District PTSA PTA - California State PTA PTA - National PTA |
Jeannie Kamm Leadership Awards In 2001, the Friends of Lanai Board of Directors created the Jeannie Kamm Leadership Award and presented it to it's namesake, Jeannie Kamm, founder of Friends of Lanai. The award is now presented each year in recognition of exceptional leadership in service to public education for the creation or enhancement of a program or event which benefits all the children of Lanai Road Elementary School. 2010 Farnaz Simantob Fundraising, Gala & Auction 2010 Lauren Campbell Fundaraising, Enhancement of LoVE Fund Campaign 2009 Stacy Steinberg Creation of the Nutrition Education Program, HIP Coordinator 2008 Chera Marks Creation of Performing Arts Program 2008 Robbie Solomon Creation of School Recycling Programs 2007 Lynn Alvarez Grant Writing 2007 Jennifer Goosenberg Enhancement of SSC, Co-creator of HIP (Health is Important Program) 2006 Laurie Bahar Fundraising, Spooktacular 2006 Jennifer Pecor Enhancement of BackPack News & eBPN 2005 Nancy Abrams Creation of Silent Auction 2005 Barbara Casady Reorganization of PTA Unit 2004 Craig Axtell Creation of Website 2004 Vivian Yochelson Enhancement of Multicultural Day 2003 Miki Chase Creation of Curriculum Enhancement Program 2003 Geri Miller Fundraising, Lanai Leader & Corporate Donor Program 2002 Cathy Gordon Fundraising 2001 Jeannie Kamm Founder, Friends of Lanai & Friends of Lanai Booster |
Volunteer of the Year Awards The annual Volunteer of the Year Award is presented to exceptional individuals for their extraordinary commitment and selfless dedication to enriching the lives of all the children of Lanai Road Elementary School. 2010 - Heather Brooks, Lori Covell 2009 - Jeff McIntire, Heidi Azera, Nikki Cohen 2008 - Nicolle Millar, Susan Bernardo 2007 - Marla Lorber, Colette Hagiwara 2006 - Jonathan Bobbitt & Jenny Souveroff 2005 - Kim Ferguson & Neda Motamedi 2004 2003 |