UPCOMING EVENT 11/13: Dine Out - Backpacker Pizza | 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM  We hope to see you tonight for our second fundraiser Dine Out of the year at Backpacker - Downtown Camas. 10% of all sales, ALL CUSTOMERS, Dine In or Take Out — including adult beverages — will be donated back to LLE. No flyer needed. Just show up, enjoy some pizza, and support our school. Help us spread the word and invite a friend to join in. 11/14: Bingo Night - Hosted by Leadership | 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM  It’s time for Family Bingo Night! Hosted by our 5th Grade Leadership Team with prizes provided by PALS. Come enjoy a fun night with family, friends, and the community. Light concessions available. Don’t miss out — it’s always a full house. 11/14 - 11/21: - Art Discovery WeekThere are still some spots open for volunteers - Don’t miss out on our first clay project! View Sign Up here! 11/21: The Longest Table | All Lunches We’re celebrating together before the Thanksgiving break with The Longest Table. Students will gather in the Commons at lunch to share community and gratitude. A light dessert will be provided by PALS, thanks to Safeway’s generous support. 11/30: Auction UpdateOur Online School Auction is shaping up to be a huge success! Thanks to the generosity of our families, local businesses, and community partners, we’ve collected an amazing variety of auction items — from restaurant gift cards and family fun packages to unique local experiences and super fun activities with teachers right here at the school. Who’s ready to make Mrs Mueller a SUNDAEEE?! The auction will officially go live on November 30th and will run through December 7th. All proceeds directly support our school events, students and teachers, helping us continue to make Lacamas Lake Elementary a wonderful place for our students to learn and grow. Want a sneak peak? Go here. A huge thank you to everyone who has contributed so far — your time, donations, and enthusiasm make all the difference! Stay tuned for more details as we get closer to auction week, and get ready to bid, share, and support our school community. Our goal this year is to get the word out across our Camas community and encourage as many people as possible to join in and bid. The more who participate, the more support our school receives — so please share the auction link with friends, neighbors, and family! Together, we’re making great things happen! 12/3: Dine Out - Virasat | 11 AM - 9 PM Join us on Wednesday, December 3rd for a special dine-out event at Virasat Indian Restaurant! Virasat has generously donated $3,000 to our school as a Gold Level Sponsor, helping us fund important programs and events for our students. Let’s show our appreciation by dining local and supporting this incredible community partner. Enjoy delicious Indian cuisine while giving back — it’s a win-win! Virasat Indian Restaurant 19206 SE 1st Street, Camas, WA - Costco Parking Lot Eat local. Give back. Support those who support us! 12/19: All School Hot Cocoa Day  Our All-School Hot Cocoa Day is coming up! We’re looking for volunteers to help spread some cheer before we head into winter break. Check out the e-vite and sign up to join the fun! Please remember — all volunteers must be district-approved. AROUND CAMPUS GaGa Ball is Here at LLE A huge thank you to our Gaga Ball Committee, the fundraising team and our incredible community! Thanks to your support, we’ve brought Gaga Ball to Lacamas Lake Elementary! The new pit is installed, and the students are already learning the game — the joyful chants of “Gaga Ball!” can be heard all across campus. We’re so grateful to everyone who helped make this happen and for the smiles it’s bringing to our students every day. Fall Fest Wrap Up Fall Fest was a blast — thanks to our amazing PALS team and supportive community volunteers! Got ideas for next year? Send them to [email protected] Took great photos? Upload them for the yearbook here. Thanks for helping make this event such a fun Lacamas tradition! Got Corn Stock? Our upcoming Wizard of Oz play needs a few finishing touches — and we’re looking for corn stalks to help bring the set to life! If you have any left over from your fall decor, please drop them off at the school and leave them by the music room, or contact Noel Tierney to arrange a pickup. Noel Tierney 503-997-4292 [email protected] FROM YOUR FUNDRAISING CREW Direct Drive Fundraiser - The Results Are In Thank you, Lacamas Lake Elementary community! Your generous support for our annual Direct Drive fundraiser helped us raise approximately $15,000 toward our $30,000 annual goal — great job! We couldn’t have done it without you. We’d also like to give a special shoutout to some standout participants who went above and beyond to help us reach this milestone.
Thank you again to everyone who donated, shared, and supported our Direct Drive. Your generosity makes all the difference for our students and school community! Introducing the PALS Sponsorship ProgramThank you to second grader Ishika and her momma Aslesha for helping us bring our first-ever business sponsor to Lacamas Lake Elementary! We’re excited to introduce Virasat Indian Cuisine as our first Gold Level Sponsor — read below to learn more about them and how your business can get involved. Spotlight on Virasat Indian Cuisine — Gold Level Sponsor We are proud to recognize Virasat Indian Cuisine as our first Gold Level PALS Sponsor! Located in Camas near Costco, Virasat is a new local restaurant bringing fresh, authentic Indian flavors to our community — featuring tandoori-grilled specialties, rich curries, flavorful biryanis, and plenty of vegetarian and vegan options, all served in a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Their commitment to quality, local engagement, and bold cuisine makes them a perfect partner for PALS and our school’s goals. 📍 19206 SE 1st St #102, Camas, WA 98607 📞 (360) 768-5527 🌐 virasatpdx.com Check out their menu here and join us for our December 3rd Dine Out — or stop by anytime to enjoy their amazing food! Thank you, Virasat, for your generous support of PALS-sponsored programs at Lacamas Lake Elementary School! Become a Sponsor PALS has launched a new Sponsorship Program with Bronze, Silver, and Gold levels — a wonderful way to support the programs and events that make our Lacamas community so special. If you or someone you know would like more information about becoming a sponsor, please contact our Fundraising Team for details. 🥇 Gold Level – $3,000
DON'T FORGET Fred Meyer Community Rewards ProgramDid you update your Fred Meyer’s Shopper’s Card last month? If not, if you shop at Fred Meyer and already have a Fred Meyer/Kroger Plus Shopper’s Card, you should register for the Community Rewards Program. It is simple to set up. PALS earns every time you shop at Fred Meyer and you will continue to earn discounted fuel at Fred Meyer Gas Stations. Step by Step setup found here. Yearbook Yearbooks can be purchased now through May 13th. Snag yours here. 5th Grade Baby Pictures  Got a 5th grader? We want to feature them in the 5th Grade Celebration and the yearbook!
Upload your photos here so we don’t miss a single smiling face!
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UPCOMING VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES10/24: Fall Fest - Volunteers Shortage Fall Fest is at risk without the support of more volunteers — we really need your help! Do you have an older student (middle or high school), grandparent, favorite auntie, who’d like to help run games for an hour? We’d love to have them join the fun! If we’re unable to get some more helping hands signed up this year, then we’ll need to scale back on the fun activities we typically have — like the Cake Walk, fun games with prizes, and the Spooky Library. The event is sure to be a fun time no matter what - but more volunteer support will ensure we make it the best it can be for our school community! Will you help us? Sign up to volunteer here. 11/6: Conference Week - Staff Dinner On Thursday, November 6th, let’s show our amazing staff some love! During conference week, our teachers and staff work long hours supporting our students and families, so we want to treat them to a delicious dinner as a small token of our appreciation. Check out the Evite for ways you can help — whether it’s donating soups, salads, drinks, or desserts (store-bought or homemade are both welcome!) or lending a hand with setup and cleanup. Every little bit helps make this dinner special for our incredible LLE team! Sign up here. 11/14 - Family Bingo Night | 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM | LLE Commons Leadership is hosting their awesome Bingo Night soon, and PALS is in charge of running the concessions! This is a fantastic opportunity for us to raise funds and support a fun community event. We need your help to make sure our concession stand is a success. Please sign up for a shift here. 11/17 - 11/21: Art Discovery Week Our first Art Discovery Project of the year is happening and we need your help! Please go to our evite here and sign up for your favorite Leopard’s class. We're excited to do our first ever ceramics project this Fall and we need several general helpers for each class. Feel free to sign up for more than one class. Grandparents, nannies, cool uncles, whoever has a connection to a Leopard and has passed the volunteer clearance here is welcome to join us! FROM YOUR FUNDRAISING CREW Direct Drive Update
Update: Annual Fundraising Goal - $30K
Spirit Wear Spirit wear is back — and it looks fantastic! We can’t wait to see everyone showing off their LLE Pride on Fridays and around the community with their new merch. Missed ordering? PALS still has a limited supply of some classic spirit wear pieces on hand. If interested, email [email protected] Custom Gift Wrap Thank you to everyone who ordered the custom gift wrap! Good news — your orders are arriving early! Please plan to pick them up at school the week of Monday, October 20th. A PALS member will be available in the office during:
Just a quick reminder: we won’t be sending orders home with students so we can keep the gift wrap under control (and our bus drivers happy — no sword fighting on the way home!). Plus, we don’t want to spoil any surprises! Thanks to you, this fundraiser brought in $570 for LLE — way to go! Five Guy's & Menchi's Dine Out Wow, LLE Community — you showed up in a big way! Together, you helped raise almost $900 at our first Dine Out of the year. A huge thank you to Five Guys and Menchie's for hosting, and to all of you for spreading the word and supporting our school! See you at our next one - See below. Online Auction Update Our fundraising team is working hard to collect donations for this year’s auction — and we need your help to make it a success. We’ve received more donations from:
We would love for more families to get involved. Great auction donations often include:
If you, your business, or someone you know can contribute, please reach out. Every donation — big or small — helps us reach our fundraising goals and directly supports LLE students. Fred Meyer Community Rewards Program If you shop at Fred Meyer and already have a Fred Meyer/Kroger Plus Shopper’s Card, you should register for the Community Rewards Program. It is simple to setup. We earn every time you shop at Fred Meyer and you will continue to earn discounted fuel at Fred Meyer Gas Stations. Watch for the Step by Step setup flyer coming home in backpacks or get started now here. UPCOMING EVENTS10/24 - 10/31: Scholastic Book Fair The Book Fair kicks off Friday, October 24th at the Fall Festival! Thank you to everyone who volunteered to help make it happen — we couldn’t do it without you. Be on the lookout for Scholastic flyers coming home soon and a ParentSquare message from our amazing librarian, Mrs. Loucks, with all the details. 10/24: Fall Festival Fall Fest is almost here! Join us Friday, October 24th from 6–8 PM at Lacamas Lake Elementary for one of our favorite community traditions. Enjoy carnival games, trick-or-treating, the costume contest, book fair, photo booth, raffle, concessions, and more! Dinner will be available for purchase — including our Build-a-Bowl bar, snacks, and drinks. The below flyer should be going home in backpacks over the next few days. However, its below for reference. We still need:
Let’s make this year’s Fall Fest the best one yet!  11/12: PALS Meeting | 6:00 - 7:30 PM | Idea Lab Have you made it to a PALS meeting yet this year? A lot has happened so far! Committees have been formed, volunteer needs discussed, and legacy funds were approved to bring Gaga Ball to LLE this year. We also had a visit from our Superintendent, Dr. Anzalone, and so much more! We hope to see you at our next meeting on November 12th. Want to catch up? Read the meeting minutes here. Watch Dr. Anzalone’s conversation with us. 11/13: Dine Out - Backpacker Pizza | 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM Join our next Dine Out is at Backpacker Pizza in Downtown Camas! 10% of all sales, ALL CUSTOMERS, Dine In or Take Out — including adult beverages — will be donated back to LLE. No flyer needed. Just show up, enjoy some pizza, and support our school. Help us spread the word and invite a friend to join in! 11/14: Family Bingo Night | 6:00 PM - 7:00- PM | LLE Commons Save the Date – Family Bingo Night! Join us for one of our favorite family traditions, hosted by our amazing 5th Grade Leadership Team! This event always draws a great crowd and promises plenty of fun for all ages. PALS will be onsite selling light concessions. We can’t wait to see you there!
LLE PALS UPDATESAt LLE, our goal is to share communications with you at least 30 days in advance. We hope this gives you plenty of time to participate in events — and, if you’re able to, volunteer as well. These PALS Updates are always a great resource to revisit and see what’s coming up at LLE. Without further ado, let’s dive in to our PALS Update. FROM YOUR FUNDRAISING CREW
FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITIES9/24: PALS Dine Out - Five Guys & Menchie's | 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Our first Dine Out of the year will be at Five Guys & Menchies on the corner of Mill Plain BLVD & 192nd Ave. Here’s how it works:
9/22 - 10/8: Personalized Wrapping Paper & Gift Bags Get ready to wrap your gifts in style — and support LLE at the same time! Choose from custom gift wrap paper and bags in a wide variety of designs, including holiday, birthday, classic, football, motocross, soccer, dance, cheer, unicorn, and more. You can create a personalized designs featuring your students first name or even your family last name. Think custom holiday paper for each kiddo and no more bag tags! Each roll sold gives $5 back to PALS to support our school. With so many options, there’s something for everyone. Important Dates:
Please note: items will need to be picked up at school (they cannot be sent home with students on the bus). We’ll also need a couple of volunteers before and after school during delivery week to help distribute orders. Click here to shop. Live Now: Payback Mobile AppIt’s Payback Time - Love trying new places around town, saving money, and supporting our school? The Payback Mobile App is just for you!
Purchase yours here. 10/1 - 10/24: Direct Drive Kicks Off Next Week!Get ready — our biggest fundraiser of the year is about to begin. Stay tuned for details on how it works and all the fun prizes in store. The kids will be buzzing with excitement around campus as they join in a little friendly competition. You won’t want to miss it! 11/30 - 12/7: Online AuctionOur fundraising team is working hard to collect donations for this year’s auction — and we need your help to make it a success. So far, we’ve received generous contributions from:
UPCOMING VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES10/24 - 10/31: Scholastic Book Fair The Book Fair kicks off on Friday, Oct 24th at Fall Fest! Students love the excitement of browsing and picking out new books — it’s a wonderful way to spark their love of reading. Even better, a portion of every purchase goes right back to supporting our LLE library and funding 20/20 Reading prizes. To make the Book Fair possible, we also need district-approved volunteers. Click here to sign up. BONUS - Volunteers will receive a free book of choice (up to $10 value). 10/24: Fall Festival Sign Up - Now Live!We need your help to make Fall Fest a success on Friday, October 24th. This is one of our biggest volunteer needs of the year, with 80+ spots to fill — from setup (beginning Friday morning) and running games or stations, to selling concessions and helping with tear down. Many hands will make light work. To ensure everyone enjoys the evening, we need to spread the support across our community. Fall Fest is always a huge turnout and a lot of fun — whether you’re attending or helping. Please consider signing up to lend a hand. Thank you in advance for your support! Link to Sign Up Want to be part of shaping Fall Fest itself? Join the planning committee to bring new ideas or improve current ones. Link to Sign Up Volunteering During the School DayDid you know - If you plan to volunteer during school hours (on or off campus), you must first be approved by the district by submitting a volunteer application? The good news:
Link to application here. YOU'RE INVITED - UPCOMING EVENTS9/25: Fall Family Learning Night | 6:00-7:00 PMCatch PALS at Fall Family Learning Night. Stop by our table to snag a treat and see some of the fun we have planned for this year. We’d love to connect with you! 10/8: PALS Meeting | 6:00 - 7:30 PM | LLE Library
We’re excited to welcome our school district’s Superintendent as our guest speaker at our upcoming PALS meeting. He’ll be sharing the latest updates from the district and is looking forward to answering questions and engaging in conversation. Can’t attend in person? We’ll be going live on the PALS Facebook page so you can still join in. However, we hope to see you there! Note: Missed the last meeting? Review the minutes here. 10/24: Fall Festival Join us for our Annual Fall Festival on Friday, October 24th - 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Please note: this is a new date -- previously advertised as Saturday, Oct 25th. The change was made due to unforeseen conflicts. What to Expect:
This is a family event — all students must be accompanied by a chaperone. We’ll need lots of helping hands to make it spook-tacular - Sign Up Here 11/17 - 11/21: Art Discovery WeekThe first Art Discovery Projects will take place Nov 17th - 21st. For the earliest info on your student's exact class times, join our mailing list by emailing: [email protected]. Look for the official evite to come out in October in our PALS update. Spirit WearA big thank you to everyone who placed an order — we’re just as excited as you are to see spirit wear arrive and can’t wait to spot all the leopard pride around campus. Estimated delivery is early November. If it arrives sooner, we’ll be sure to get it to you as quickly as possible. PLANNING AHEADNow Collecting 5th Grade Baby PicturesWe’re gathering baby photos of our 5th graders to feature in both the 5th Grade Celebration and the yearbook.
Thank you for helping us make this milestone extra special for our 5th graders! Upload your photos here or email to [email protected] Yearbook - 10% off through Oct 31st  Yearbooks are now available for purchase — and they’re 10% off through October 31st. Even better, $5 from each book goes back to PALS to support our school. With every order, you’ll be able to:
Don’t miss the savings — order yours today here. AROUND CAMPUSDog Man - Outdoor Movie Night Recap
A big thank you to all the families who joined us to watch Dog Man under the stars. It was a wonderful evening with a fantastic turnout — we’re so glad you could be part of the fun! Classroom Amazon Wishlists - Thank you!Thanks to your generosity, Amazon has been busy delivering gifts to our classrooms. The kids love seeing new packages arrive — it always brings smiles and excitement!
A quick note: classroom wish lists are updated by staff throughout the year as needs change. Take a peek and see what’s on your kiddo’s list here. Welcome Back, Leopards!We are so excited to kick off the 2025–2026 school year with all of you! Whether you’re returning for another great year or joining our Leopard family for the very first time--welcome! This page will be your go-to spot all year long for everything happening at Lacamas Lake. Here you’ll find out What's Coming Up as well as see the Fun On Campus. We’ve got a year full of memories to make, and we can’t wait to share it with you. Be sure to check back often—you won’t want to miss a thing! 💛 PALS 🖤 What's Coming Up?9/10: PALS Meeting | 6:00 PM - Idea Lab  JOIN US - Our first PALS meeting kicks off Wednesday, September 10th at 6PM in the Idea Lab. For you newbies, the Idea Lab is directly across from the school's office. This is a perfect opportunity to plug in, receive an update from our Principal, be a voice at our school, and meet other parents/guardians. This meeting we will focus on:
Our veteran PALS members will be bringing a light potluck dinner, so come hungry. Think salads, apps, fruits & veggies.. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend. Can't make it, but interested in volunteering? Please email: [email protected]. 9/12: PALS Outside Movie Night  Movie Night is Back! Every year, Movie Night is a HUGE hit—you won’t want to miss it! Students will get the chance to vote next Wednessday during their lunch on two movie options - Dog Man vs. Lilo & Stitch (Live Action). The winner will be shown outside under the stars in our grass courtyard on Friday, September 12th.
We can’t wait to see you there for this fun family tradition! 9/12: Volunteers Needed - Outdoor Movie Night  To pull off our annual Outdoor Movie Night, PALS needs YOUR help with:
Click here to view and sign up to help. 9/15: DUE DATE - Spirit Wear Orders  LLE Spirit Wear is now LIVE! We’ve brought in a new logo this year and are bringing back some of your favorite classics—with even more options available online! Click the graphic or here to start shopping and show your school spirit. All orders are due by Monday, September 15th. Don’t miss out—get yours today and wear it proudly on Spirit Wear Day every Friday! 9/24: PALS Dine Out - Five Guys & Menchie's | 192nd & Mill Plain Location (4:00 - 9:00 PM)  Five Guys & Menchies Dine Out – Supporting LLE! We’re kicking off our first Dine Out of the year with Five Guys & Menchies, and they’re stoked to support LLE! Here’s how it works: ✅ 20% of all sales from anyone who shows our flyer or mentions LLE goes right back to our school. ✅ Flyers will be sent home with students—share them with family, friends, and neighbors! ✅ The more people who participate, the more funds we raise for our Leopards. Let’s make this a deliciously successful night for LLE! Did You Know?Classroom Wishlist on Amazon
Did you know our awesome teacher's spend a significant amount of their own paycheck buying things for their classroom. We would love to see our community help with that lift. Each teacher, and a few other key staff members, has their own personalized Amazon Wishlist for their classroom. The lists vary, but have things like left hand scissors, books the student's love, supplies for a craft that goes with a lesson, prizes and so much more. These lists get updated all year long, so continue to check back. Find the lists under the Fundraising tab or here. Consent to Contact Did you know PALS does not have access to Parent Square and cannot directly reach out with out your consent? Every student should have received a consent flyer from PALS in their purple folder at back-to-school night. Without that being turned in, we cannot reach out to you with updates and opportunities to volunteer. Can't find your flyer? Email us at [email protected] and share your consent to contact including your first/last name, email, student(s) name and grade(s). We don't want you to miss out! PALS is on Facebook Thank you to everyone who shared their Back 2 School pictures on our First Day of School Facebook thread! We can’t wait to see them featured in this year’s yearbook—it’s always so fun to look back on these memories. This year, we’re hoping to do even more of this! When we create event posts on Facebook, you’ll be able to drop your photos right in the comments, and they may be selected for the yearbook. So be sure to follow us! Not on Facebook or prefer not to post publicly? No problem! You can always send your pictures directly to PALS by private message or email them to [email protected] Yearbook - Early Bird Special If you purchase this year’s yearbook by the end of September, you’ll receive 10% off your order. Other fun perks:
Don’t miss out--Click here to order your yearbook Fundraising - Online Auction The Fundraising Team is now accepting Donations for our biggest fundraiser of the year, The Online Auction! Submit donations for services, gift cards, retail products, gift baskets, rental properties and so more to [email protected]. WHAT'S COMING UP?  5/21 : TONIGHT!! Backpacker Pizza Dine Out Join the LLE Community for pizza and 10% of ALL sales ALL day will come right back here to LLE. No flyer need - just show up and help spread the word!  6/2 - 6/6: Scholastic Book Fair The Spring Book Fair is a great opportunity to stock up on books for summer reading! You can send your student with cash or add funds to their Scholastic eWallet for easy purchasing. Every purchase not only helps your reader but also supports our school—funding new books for classrooms and programs like Read ‘n Quiz. 5/30 - 6/9: Spring Literacy Events - Volunteers Needed Come help cultivate a love of reading by volunteering at our Spring Scholastic Book Fair, Bookworm Bazaar, and 100 Point Party! See below for descriptions and to volunteer for these events. - Spring Book Fair (5/30 - 6/6) Help excited kids discover their new favorite books, set up colorful displays, assist with transactions, and enjoy the buzz of a fun, book-filled day. It’s a great way to be part of the excitement and spark a love of reading in young minds! Sign up here! As an added bonus, volunteers will receive a free book of choice (up to $10 value). - Spring Bookworm Bazaar (6/9) Step right up and support kiddos as they shop our prize tables using their well earned Bookworm Bucks. Watch as those 20/20 paws and Read-n-Quiz points pay off at this end of the year event! Sign up here! - 100 Point Party (6/9) Celebrate our top readers with a special lunch party! Come hang out with this bright group of top readers! Sign up here! *Note: You must be an approved volunteer for this event. To get approved, please submit your free application here. Turn around time is 5+ business days. Send any questions to [email protected].  6/13: 5th Grade Celebration - Volunteers Needed | 12:45 PM - 2:30 PM We’re excited to celebrate our amazing 5th graders—and we need your help to make it a success! Volunteer opportunities include: ✅ Setting up before the event ✅ Serving treats & refreshments or assisting with activities ✅ Cleaning up afterward We’d love for 5th grade parents to relax and enjoy the celebration with their 5th graders. That’s why we’re asking for extra hands to step in and support. Traditionally, 4th grade parents take the lead in helping out, as their students will be next in line—but all volunteers are welcome and appreciated! Sign up here! *Note: You must be an approved volunteer for this event. To get approved, please submit your free application here. Turn around time is 5+ business days. Send any questions to [email protected].  6/17: Field Day Field Day sign up is officially live! Currently, we have 1/4 of the volunteers needed for our 100+ slots to make this day EPIC. Please consider signing up and joining in on the fun. This is one of our favorite events to throw. Sign up here! *Note: You must be an approved volunteer for this event. To get approved, please submit your free application here. Turn around time is 5+ business days. Send any questions to [email protected].  7/4: DEADLINE - Order Your EduKit Because back-to-school shouldn’t feel like a Black Friday stampede. 🤪 Purchase the exact supplies your teacher has requested in just a few taps. Order your EduKit now and skip the store meltdown. Order here! ✨ Fast. Simple. Stress-free. ✨ FUN ON CAMPUS
Taiko Drumming - Special Assembly This month, PALS brought in very special assembly, Taiko drumming, Taiko drumming is a dynamic and expressive form of group drumming that originated in Japan. It involves playing large drums, often with choreographed movements and shouts, creating a powerful and immersive performance experience. The students sat on the edge of their seats watching and many even got to participate. Yearbook Cover Contest Winner All students were invited to submit their artwork for a chance to be featured on the front and back covers of this year’s yearbook—and they did not make it easy to choose! The creativity and talent were incredible, and after a close vote and lots of discussion, we’re excited to announce the winners: 1st Place (Front Cover): Ava Gaug 2nd Place (Back Cover): Milly Johnson Their artwork will be proudly displayed on this year’s yearbook covers, and all student entries will be included inside. Thank you to everyone who shared their artistic talents with us! Mt. View Ice Arena All Skate Our first-ever all-school skate at Mt. View Ice Arena was a hit! Thank you to everyone who came out and supported the event. Together, we raised $235—an incredible success for our first time! We’re already looking forward to doing it again next year.  Staff Appreciation Week We love our LLE staff! A huge thank you to all the volunteers who helped make Staff Appreciation Week so special. It truly takes a village—and thanks to you, our staff felt the love and support they deserve. 
Family Fun Run
This past Friday, LLE students and their families laced up for some extra laps as part of our Miles in May challenge—and enjoyed a special treat from PALS! We were thrilled with the turnout and grateful the weather cooperated. A big thank you to everyone who joined us, spent time with the community, and helped make the event a success. We can’t wait to do it again next year! WHAT'S COMING UP? 5/1: 5th Grade Celebration Planning Meeting | 2;45 PM | Idea Lab Calling All 5th Grade Parents - We’re starting to plan the 5th Grade Celebration, and we’d love (and NEED) your help! If you’re able to be apart of the planning committee, please join us for a quick meeting on May 1st at 2:45 PM. Can’t make it but still want to help? Send us an email at [email protected] or text Alyssa at 406-239-0754 —we’ll make sure you’re looped in. Thanks so much—we’re excited to make this a fun and memorable send-off for our 5th graders! 5/1: Taiko Drumming - Special Assembly | 8:15 AM - 9:00 AM Every year, PALS works to brings a special assembly to Lacamas. This year, we are proud to bring you the Taiko Drumming in celebration of AANHPI Heritage Month. Mark your calendar and take a sneak peak here. Parents welcome! 5/2: DEADLINE - Talent Show Audition Sign Up Reminder, if you have not submitted your request to audition and completed your permission slip, and wish to participate, the deadline is approaching quickly. Click here to do now. Questions: Please send them to Michelle, our Talent Show lead at; [email protected]  5/4: Mt. View Ice Arena All Skate | 1:30 PM - 3;00 PM For the first time ever, LLE’s PALS are partnering with Mountain View Ice Arena for a super fun open rink ice skating event. Sunday, May 4 | 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM Mountain View Ice Arena | 14313 SE Mill Plain Blvd, Vancouver, WA 98684 Help raise money for our school while connecting with other Lacamas Lake families and getting out on the ice! DETAILS :
Buy your tickets here. Please invite a friend or two and join us for an afternoon full of laughs while helping our school. See you there! 5/5 - 5/9: Staff Appreciation Week Staff appreciation week is around the corner and PALS has a lot of surprises to treat our awesome LLE Staff! To pull it off though, we still need a few additional helpers! Sign Up Sheet link Also, are you limited on time or ideas, yet want to show our staff appreciation? Checkout their Classroom Wishlist on Amazon! Delivers right to the school and you can even include a gift note. 5/9: Talent Show Auditions | 2:30 PM - 4:45 PM Please see above for audition sign ups, but mark your calendar for the actual auditions  5/12: DEADLINE - Yearbook Orders & Custom Pages LLE Yearbooks are now on sale through May 12th. Did you know you can customize two free pages as well as contribute your own pictures to be considered? Click here to order your yearbook and find more info. Please note: the QR Code on the flyer sent home does not work. Please use the link above. Thank you! 5/14: PALS Meeting | 6:00 PM - Idea Lab Join us for our next PALS meeting where the leadership team will present their proposal for a school improvement project. We will also be reviewing next school year's budget. This is an important meeting you wont want to miss. Do please expect it to run longer than normal. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend.  5/16: Family Fun Run | 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM | LLE Playground In support of Miles in May, LLE students will be getting out and moving! They will be training at recess and getting ready for the big day! To support their goals, PALS is organizing a Family Fun Run
Are you able to lend a hand at the event? We need a few volunteers to help scan kids badges, serve ice cream, game stations, plus setup and tear down. See the sign up sheet here. Don't forget to add it to your calendar - We look forward to seeing you there!  5/21 : Backpacker Pizza Dine Out Join the LLE Community for pizza and 10% of ALL sales ALL day will come right back here to LLE. No flyer need - just show up and help spread the word! 6/13: 5th Grade Celebration Mark your calendars and be watching for a RSVP for this event. 6/17: Field Day Field Day sign up is officially live! There are over 100 volunteer slots to fill to make this day EPIC. Please consider signing up and joining in on the fun. This is one of our favorite events to throw. *Note: You must be an approved volunteer for this event. To get approved, please submit your free application here. Turn around time is 5+ business days. Send any questions to [email protected].  7/4: DEADLINE - Order Your EduKit PALS is offering the EduKit program as a convenient option for busy families to order school supplies for the 2025 - 2026 year. EduKits include the supplies approved by our school plus $5 on each purchase comes right back here to LLE. Even better, your student’s supplies will be at Back-to-School night in August. Kids Review: The students loved opening their school supply boxes on the first day of school! Parent Review: It was nice to order just what was needed vs order bulk online last minute and stressing about if it would arrive on time. Also, the kids loved their boxes, so they didn't feel like they will miss out on the fun of shopping. Orders yours today!  FUN ON CAMPUS
All Book Read: The World According to Humphrey This month, PALS sponsored the All School Read of The World According to Humphrey. Mrs. Loucks was a HUGE hit at the Character Assembly where she secretly dressed up as the little hamster. We hope you're enjoying your book and reading assignments together. Stay tuned as she has more up her sleeve with the student's next month. Yearbook Cover Contest Thank you to everyone who submitted their yearbook cover entry. The votes are in and the winner will be announced soon! Spirit Wear Store Did you know we have some awesome LLE spiritwear items still on hand? We will be offering them to purchase online coming soon in May. Stay tuned for the link to shop. WHAT'S COMING UP? 3/24 - 3/28: Jungle Week Jungle Week is in full swing in the gym and the kids are loving it! They are rope swinging over "snake pits" and "alligator swamps", climbing "spider webs", "rafting up the river", "leaping over logs", and being sure not to wake the lion in the "lions den". Thank you to those who have volunteered so far this week. There are still openings for Thursday and the kids would love to see you in there. Sign up here: 4/9: Yearbook Cover Contest Due Date All students are invited to enter their art in our yearbook cover contest. The winner's artwork will be displayed on the front cover of the 2024-2025 LLE Yearbook. Find the requirements and important tips here. One submission per student. Questions: [email protected] 4/9: PALS Meeting | 6:00 PM - Idea Lab Join us for our next PALS meeting. One of the best ways to connect with other parents and be a part of our community. Mrs. Mueller always shares an update which is very enlightening. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend 4/11 Spirit Wear Update Thank you to everyone who submitted your order for our Spring spirit wear order. Not only is it fun to show your LLE spirit, it's a great fundraiser that supports our kids. We anticipate orders to be delivered the week after Spring Break. 4/14: 5th Grade Baby Pictures Due Date Calling all 5th grade parents! We need one of your 5th grader's baby pictures to be featured in the yearbook as well as during their 5th Grade Celebration. Please only submit one picture per student. We have two ways to submit your photo.
5/1: Taiko Drumming - Special Assembly | 8:15 AM - 9:00 AM Every year, PALS works to brings a special assembly to Lacamas. This year, we are proud to bring you the Taiko Drumming in celebration of AANHPI Heritage Month. Mark your calendar and take a sneak peak here. Parents welcome! 5/5 - 5/9: Staff Appreciation Week Staff Appreciation week is coming and PALS is busy planning a special way to say "Thank you!" to our amazing staff. We are recruiting volunteers to help plan and implement. Sign up here to partake in the fun. If you are looking for an easy, yet very appreciated, way to thank the staff, that also support your kiddo, please check out their Amazon Wishlist. You can leave a special note and the items shows up right here at LLE. 5/2: Talent Show Auditions - Sign Up Due This year's LLE Talent Show will take place on June 4th. To be considered, student's need to sign up by Friday, May 2nd for auditions on Friday, May 9th. This is such a fun event that everyone looks forward to. More info and audition sign up link found here. 5/12: Yearbook Ordering Deadline LLE Yearbooks are now on sale through May 12th. Did you know you can customize two free pages as well as contribute your own pictures to be considered? Click here to order your yearbook and find more info. 6/13: 5th Grade Celebration Currently the 5th Grade Celebration Committee is a party of one. We need help brainstorming, planning, collecting all baby pictures, picking up putting together the food, and of course ensuring the 5th Graders have a great time. There is a task for everyone's preferred way to participate. Please send a brief email with your contact info to [email protected] to join the committee. 6/17: Field Day Field Day is such a fun day for everyone at LLE. Thanks to our fundraising team, we have done a great job and collecting donations, that we hope to make this year's epic. Please save the date to plan to volunteer. Expect to see sign ups in the April Update. FUN ON CAMPUS Art Discovery Thank you for helping us get Art Discovery up and running for its first year! We started with two projects. A 2D picture based on M.C. Escher's Tessellations in November and a 3D paper sculpture inspired by Alexander Calder's stabiles this March. We can't wait to continue growing Art Discovery next year. Keep an eye out for volunteer opportunities in the fall!
Spring Dance What a magical night this was "Dancing Under the Stars". It was a great turn out, the kids danced the night away in their themed outfits, and the PALS concessions seemed to be a big hit. Thank you to all that joined as well as lent a hand. BTW - Are you missing your Spring Dance photo booth pic from PALS? Please send us an email at [email protected] and we will get it handled. We apologize for printing issues at the end of the night. However, we are stoked to hear it was such a hot thing to do.  Burgerville Dine Out
Burgers, fries and shake from Burgerville are always a hit! Thank you to everyone who joined and shared this month's Dine Out at Burgerville. Collectively, we raised $256! WHAT'S COMING UP? 3/3 - 3/14: Spirit Wear Don't miss out on the chance to grab the new dabbing leopard merch! You can pick from new options like tie-dye or dri-fit tees, 15+ colors, and the ability to mix and match those colors with two logo options. The sale ends Friday, March 14th, the same evening as Spring Dance. Link to shop coming early next week!
3/3 - 3/ 7: Art Discovery Week Our second Art Discovery project is next week where the kiddos will be busy creating based on the work of Alexander Calder. Be on the lookout for their pieces to come home and ask them about their experience. A few spots are still open for volunteering, click here to sign up. Monday
3/12: PALS Meeting | 6:00 PM - Idea Lab Are you feeling in the dark of what's been going on or what's coming up? Join us for our next PALS meeting. One of the best ways to connect with other parents and be a part of our community. Mrs. Mueller always shares an update which is very enlightening. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend. 3/14: Dance in the Stars Spring Dance | LLE Commons - 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM You and your family are invited to this year’s Spring dance where we will be… Dancing in the Stars Friday, March 14th 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM LLE Commons Wear something sparkly or dress up in your best space or sci-fi outfit. Whether you’re glowing like a galaxy or looking out-of-this-world silly, we can’t wait to see your cosmic style! Plan to dance the night away and refuel for your space adventure with hot dogs and nachos from PALS concessions, indulge in a sweet frozen treat from Kona Ice, or bring your own star-worthy meal from home. We hope to see you there! 3/18: Burgerville Dine Out | Downtown Camas - 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM Join us Tuesday the 18th at Burgerville in downtown Camas from 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM. Those who mention LLE or present the flyer (going home in backpacks by 3/17), 20% of their sales go to support LLE. Last year we earned almost $400. Let's beat it! *Killer Burger update - Thank you to everyone who joined and shared last month's Dine Out at Killer Burger. Together, we raised $315! 3/24 - 3/28: Jungle Week in PE The kiddos LOVE PE's Jungle Week. They get to clime the yellow rope ladder, swing over the "snake pit", scoot around on scooters, and so much more. Mr. McCleod will need help decorating Friday (3/21) after school as well as during PE classes through out the week. Be on the lookout for a sign up coming. He will need approximately 4 volunteers per class. 5/1: Taiko Drumming - Special Assembly | 8:15 AM - 9:00 AM Every year, PALS works to brings a special assembly to Lacamas. This year, we are proud to bring you the Taiko Drumming in celebration of AANHPI Heritage Month. Mark your calendar and take a sneak peak here. 5/9: Talent Show | LLE Commons - 8:15 AM - 9:15 AM Does your leopard have a special talent? Singing, dancing, playing an instrument, telling jokes, you name it. Have them start practicing now for this year's school talent show. Deets: 5/9: Auditions - 2:30 PM - 4:45P M 5/14*: Tech Rehearsal - 12:15 PM - 1:45 PM 5/21:* Dress Rehearsal - 12:15 PM - 1:45 PM 5/28*: Additional Rehearsal - 12:15 PM - 1:45 PM 6/4: Talent Show - 8:15 AM - 9:15 AM *Updated date & time. 5/9: Talent Show Support Our leopards enjoy showing off their special talent and do such a great job. To make that happen though, we need support from people like you. No experience needed - and NO SIGNUPS yet! Eeek! We need volunteers be willing to lend a hand and support the kiddos. Sign up here. FUN ON CAMPUS! Lunch With a Leopard Thank you to everyone who joined us for lunch on Valentine's Day as well as who invited others to join them at the lunch table. It was such a fun day and these pictures show it.
Glass Fusing Auction Winner with Mrs. Wells Miss Clara got to experience glass fusing and invite her friend Adeline after winning this auction item from the Fall. What a neat opportunity for both! Thank you Mrs. Wells for your contribution to the auction this year and giving these ladies a fun memory.  WHATS COMING UP?
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FROM OUR LLE COMMUNITY
Principal for the Day
By: Jorge Cubero
Through our PALS auction, I won “Principal for the Day” where my two daughters are students at Lacamas Lake Elementary School. I shadowed our principal, Mrs. Mueller, giving me an experience to see firsthand how our school operates as both an educational institution and community hub. I participated in the morning message as well as providing select classrooms lessons on “Perseverance”. I was deeply impressed by how teachers connected with students. Their methods emphasized collaboration, curiosity, and resilience, reminding me that education is not just about academics but about preparing students for life’s challenges.
At the end, I was fortunate enough to take questions from students about my military career to demonstrate the importance of determination and grit. This experience reinforced my belief that education is a partnership between teachers, students, and parents. Parental involvement is vital not just attending conferences or assemblies, but actively engaging in the school community. As parents, we are the foundation of our children success, and our involvement strengthens both their growth and the Camas community. In a country rooted in shared values like perseverance, hard work, and responsibility, being a parent means upholding those principles and leading by example. Participating in this role reminded me that when parents show up for their children, we’re reinforcing the ideals that unite us as Americans. I encourage all parents to find ways to engage with their child’s education.
Thank you, Lacamas Lake Elementary School, for this incredible experience and for reminding me of the impact we can all make when we work together.
UPCOMING EVENTS
1/17: Family Trivia Night | 5PM - 7PM
Our makeup Trivia night is this Friday and its our first ever. This is going to be a blast!
A few details:
- Team Size: Your team should consist of anywhere from 2-10 members. Just know if your team wins, the prize is to be shared within your team and not easily shared. Ex: Board game.
- The event will begin promptly at 6PM. The doors will at 5PM to get setup, and finalize your teams. Feel free to bring your dinner.
- Light Concessions: PALS will be offering light concessions and Spirit Wear sales from 5PM - 6PM. This will be shutdown during the event, so we can play too.
- Volunteer Opportunity: PALS is still looking for helpers to man the concessions table from 5PM - 6PM. Sign up here.
1/29: Bookworm Bazaar
Many leopards have been busy reading and earning points in Read n' Quiz or 20/20 Paws for the Bookworm Bazaar. On this 29th of Jan, those students will be invited to cash in their bookworm bucks for a variety of cool prizes. Remember to congratulate them on their reading accomplishments!
We look forward to hosting another Bookworm Bazaar in the Spring!
2/5: Dine Out @ Killer Burger | 5PM - 9PM
We hope you had a great night out at GOW this week for our Dine Out Fundraiser! Thank you to all those who showed up and help share. If you missed it, the next one is at Killer Burger. Add it to your calendar now!
2/14: Lunch with a Leopard
Join your LLE Leopard for a special lunch date on Valentine's Day where we will celebrate our leopards...Where EVERYONE belongs! RSVP is crucial for our cafeteria staff and planning.
Please review the Lunch with a Leopard FAQ's and complete the RSVP here by Feb 2nd or sooner.
UPCOMING VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNIES
Lunch with a Leopard
Are you able to help with setup/breakdown and/or a small art project for decor?
Click here for more info.
Bookworm Bazaar
Are you able to help setup the day prior or assist kiddos while they shop at the Bookworm Bazaar? This is such a rewarding event to be a part of. Sign up here.
Spring Dance Committee
We are assembling our committee to ensure this year's Spring Dance is a hit! Are you great with parties, themes, decor, or even logistics? We NEED your help! Get more info here.
PALS Meeting Minutes
Did you miss the PALS meeting and would like to get up to speed? We will begin posting our minutes the following week here.
