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.
2011/2012 Lanai PTA Executive Board
President Miki Chase
Treasurer Alyssa Brophy
Secretary Jennifer Wexler
1st VP - Curriculum Enhancement (Library & Literacy) Marla Vaughn, Stacy May
Curriculum Enhancement (The Arts) Traci Mariano
Curriculum Enhancement (Lanai Community) Marla Sackler, Andrea Feldmar
Curriculum Enhancement (Character Education Program /TLC) Debi Lewin
Curriculum Enhancement (Community Pillars of Characters/TLC) Debi Lewin
Curriculum Enhancement (Science & Garden) Bree Pessin
2nd VP - Room Parent Coordinator Linda Wolk, Michelle Weisman
Room Parent & Volunteer Coordinator Linda Wolk
Traffic & Safety Coordinator Michael Cohn, Alisa Yoo
Teacher & Staff Appreciation/Hospitality Kristi Rieder, Heather Brooks
Teacher Representative Los Robles District Council President – Monica Izarraras
Los Robles District Council President Karen Henderson
President Miki Chase
Treasurer Alyssa Brophy
Secretary Jennifer Wexler
1st VP - Curriculum Enhancement (Library & Literacy) Marla Vaughn, Stacy May
Curriculum Enhancement (The Arts) Traci Mariano
Curriculum Enhancement (Lanai Community) Marla Sackler, Andrea Feldmar
Curriculum Enhancement (Character Education Program /TLC) Debi Lewin
Curriculum Enhancement (Community Pillars of Characters/TLC) Debi Lewin
Curriculum Enhancement (Science & Garden) Bree Pessin
2nd VP - Room Parent Coordinator Linda Wolk, Michelle Weisman
Room Parent & Volunteer Coordinator Linda Wolk
Traffic & Safety Coordinator Michael Cohn, Alisa Yoo
Teacher & Staff Appreciation/Hospitality Kristi Rieder, Heather Brooks
Teacher Representative Los Robles District Council President – Monica Izarraras
Los Robles District Council President Karen Henderson
2011/2012 Committee Chairs
CURRICULUM PROGRAMS
Art & Music Programs
Art Docent Program Cathy Walsh, Renata Golvaty
Chorus Program Nancy Endman
Orchestra Program Dorothy Caimano
Reflections Courtenay Fletcher, Erika Phillips
After School Kids (ASK) Heather Jeanne
Assemblies Heather Jeanne
Science Expo Jessica Hinckson, Bree Pessin
Family Game Day TBD
Field Trips Kristin Bryan
HIP Nutrition Program Stacy Steinberg
Leadership Development Robbie Solomon
Library & Literacy Programs
(Marla Vaughn)
Birthday Books Alison Perdigao
Book Clubs Marla Vaughn
Library Shelvers Marla Vaughn
Koreh L.A. Kim Mehlman
Science & Garden Programs
Garden Jessica Hinckson
Science Coordinators Bree Pessin, Jessica Hinckson
CURRICULUM PROGRAMS
Art & Music Programs
Art Docent Program Cathy Walsh, Renata Golvaty
Chorus Program Nancy Endman
Orchestra Program Dorothy Caimano
Reflections Courtenay Fletcher, Erika Phillips
After School Kids (ASK) Heather Jeanne
Assemblies Heather Jeanne
Science Expo Jessica Hinckson, Bree Pessin
Family Game Day TBD
Field Trips Kristin Bryan
HIP Nutrition Program Stacy Steinberg
Leadership Development Robbie Solomon
Library & Literacy Programs
(Marla Vaughn)
Birthday Books Alison Perdigao
Book Clubs Marla Vaughn
Library Shelvers Marla Vaughn
Koreh L.A. Kim Mehlman
Science & Garden Programs
Garden Jessica Hinckson
Science Coordinators Bree Pessin, Jessica Hinckson
Outreach Programs
eBPN Eve Hill, Kim Mehlman
Council of Councils Representative Neda Broomand- Cohan
Culmination & Matriculation TBD
Family Center Programs Eve Hill
Incoming Kindergarten Jill Donaty, Shani Amen
"Lanai Leader" Newsletter Editor Lisa Liss
Membership Chairperson Sara Dakarman
Open House Coordinator Heidi Azera
Parent Buddy Program Coordinators Jennifer Wexler
Parent Workshops Eve Hill
Room Parent Program Coordinators Linda Wolk, Michelle Weisman
School History & Yearbook Editors Heather Brooks, Eve Hill
Student Council Advisors Jessica Hinckson
TEAM Lanai Cares Debi Lewin
Volunteer Coordinators Linda Wolk
Waste Management/Recycling Program Robin Solomon
Webmaster Michael Scheer
eBPN Eve Hill, Kim Mehlman
Council of Councils Representative Neda Broomand- Cohan
Culmination & Matriculation TBD
Family Center Programs Eve Hill
Incoming Kindergarten Jill Donaty, Shani Amen
"Lanai Leader" Newsletter Editor Lisa Liss
Membership Chairperson Sara Dakarman
Open House Coordinator Heidi Azera
Parent Buddy Program Coordinators Jennifer Wexler
Parent Workshops Eve Hill
Room Parent Program Coordinators Linda Wolk, Michelle Weisman
School History & Yearbook Editors Heather Brooks, Eve Hill
Student Council Advisors Jessica Hinckson
TEAM Lanai Cares Debi Lewin
Volunteer Coordinators Linda Wolk
Waste Management/Recycling Program Robin Solomon
Webmaster Michael Scheer
Campus Beautification Programs
Beautification Committee Lisa Meyer
Sparkle Days Coordinator Marla Sackler
Beautification Committee Lisa Meyer
Sparkle Days Coordinator Marla Sackler
Thank you all for your commitment to making
Lanai Road Elementary School the best that it can be!
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.
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.
2011/2012 Reflections Program
This year's theme is "Diversity Means…" Students may submit an entry in any of the arts areas listed below. Only original works of art are accepted. Students may only submit a total of two entries per category, but they can enter as many categories as they want. The six categories are as follows:
Visual Arts
Photography
Literature
Dance Choreography
Film/Video Production
Musical Composition
Reflections Flyer
Student Entry Form
Consent Form
Categories & Rules
Instructions
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 Co-Chairs:
Courtenay Fletcher & Erika Phillips.
This year's theme is "Diversity Means…" Students may submit an entry in any of the arts areas listed below. Only original works of art are accepted. Students may only submit a total of two entries per category, but they can enter as many categories as they want. The six categories are as follows:
Visual Arts
Photography
Literature
Dance Choreography
Film/Video Production
Musical Composition
Reflections Flyer
Student Entry Form
Consent Form
Categories & Rules
Instructions
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 Co-Chairs:
Courtenay Fletcher & Erika Phillips.
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.
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
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.
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
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 its 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.
2011 Lisa Liss Enhancement of Traffic & Safety and The Lanai Leader
2011 Marla Vaughn Library & Literacy Program
2010 Farnaz Simantob Fundraising, Gala & Auction & Advocacy of TK
2010 Lauren Campbell Fundraising, Enhancement of LoVE Fund Campaign
2009 Stacy Steinberg Nutrition Education
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
In 2001, the Friends of Lanai Board of Directors created the Jeannie Kamm Leadership Award and presented it to its 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.
2011 Lisa Liss Enhancement of Traffic & Safety and The Lanai Leader
2011 Marla Vaughn Library & Literacy Program
2010 Farnaz Simantob Fundraising, Gala & Auction & Advocacy of TK
2010 Lauren Campbell Fundraising, Enhancement of LoVE Fund Campaign
2009 Stacy Steinberg Nutrition Education
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
2011/2012 PTA Executive Board
2011/2012 Committee Chairs
Curriculum Programs
Outreach Programs
Campus Beautification Programs
Safe Campus Programs
Jeannie Kamm Leadership Awards
Volunteer of the Year Awards
National Reflections Program Overview
Objectives of PTA
PTA Meetings
How to Reach Your PTA
2011/2012 Committee Chairs
Curriculum Programs
Outreach Programs
Campus Beautification Programs
Safe Campus Programs
Jeannie Kamm Leadership Awards
Volunteer of the Year Awards
National Reflections Program Overview
Objectives of PTA
PTA Meetings
How to Reach Your PTA
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.
2011 - Amy Winston, Cathy Walsh
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
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.
2011 - Amy Winston, Cathy Walsh
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
Special Recognition Awards
Presented to extraordinary individuals who have gone above and beyond in their dedication to volunteerism at Lanai.
2011 - Alex Wald
2009 - Lisa Liss
Presented to extraordinary individuals who have gone above and beyond in their dedication to volunteerism at Lanai.
2011 - Alex Wald
2009 - Lisa Liss
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