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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!
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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.
Leopards cashing in on their auction winnings by getting a fresh mani by Mrs. Mueller and get to try their hair styling and coloring skills on Mr. Magner and Mr. Melo.
AUCTION UPDATE
The auction concluded on Sunday, December 8th and boy was it a push all the way until the last minute. Thanks to all our local donors (staff, parents, local business etc.) we raised over $10K to help fund school programs, teacher grants and events.
If you have not collected your item(s) yet, they may be picked up at the school through this Friday (during school hours) and will pause until school resumes on January 6th. If you won an experience, all communications were sent by Dec 12th to the email you registered in Bidding Owl from "[email protected]". If you didn't receive anything, please check your spam/junk folder or email the team at [email protected]. If you wish for your items(s) to be sent home with your leopard, please email the team as well to request.
Again, thank you everyone for helping this be a big success!
- Your PALS Fundraising Team
FUNDRAISING & BUDGET UPDATE
We have amazing news to share in regards to our fundraising efforts and budget for the rest of the school year. We hit our minimum fundraising goal for the year!
What do we mean by minimum? To offer all the things on the calendar as well as the teacher grants and special programs, we needed to raise approximately $25,000. Anything above that allows for more flexibility. For example, additional funds allow for us to bring a DJ to the Spring Dance, new games offered at Field Day, a more exciting special assembly, and to help replenish legacy funds.
What are legacy funds? Legacy funds are utilized to purchase items to give to our school that has a life expectancy of over one years. For example, the new picnic tables in our outside courtyard, the large leopard door mats at main entrances, board games to play at recess on rainy days, or the equipment needed to create the Spot Ya Store.
In an effort to be more transparent, here is a basic breakdown for the rest of the school year:
Funds Raised to Date: $26K
Via: Direct Drive, Payback, Auction, Dine Outs, Spirit wear, concessions
Funds rolled over from last year: $7.5K
$3K bylaw allowance + $4.5K earmarked for teacher grants
Funds Spent to Date: $5K
Allocated towards: Kindergarten Orientation & Back to School, Movie Night License, Fall Festival, Bingo Night, Read 'n Quiz, Birthday Table, Spot Ya Store inventory
Anticipated Costs though the end of the year: $25K
- Events $12K
- Programs $3K
- Teacher Grants & Staff Appreciation $9K
- Admin Expenses $1K
If there are additional questions, please reach out to [email protected] or attend our January 8th meeting where this is discussed.
AMAZON WISHLIST
Have you checked your student's Classroom Amazon Wishlist in a while? Teachers use this all year long to communicate wants and needs for the classroom for projects, reading corners, or even "free time". Unable to volunteer time, but want to find a way to give back? Add an item to cart and check out as normal, and it will show up right here at the school.
Jan 8th: NEXT PALS MEETING - 6:00 PM | IDEA LAB
We have a lot of upcoming events for you to utilize your skills. Be it design and Pinterest or logistics and spreadsheets, all are welcome and needed. Join us at our next meeting to get plugged in.
Jan 14: DINE OUT - GRAINS OF WRATH | 5:00 PM to Close
We are excited to offer our next Dine Out at the local favorite, Grains of Wrath. They are offering 10% of any and ALL sales that come in from 5:00PM to close on Jan 14th to go back to LLE. `So tell your neighbor, tell your relatives, tell your nail gal, and even tell your postal carrier to join us for dinner and a beverage this night to support a local business and local school all in one.
Feb 14th: LUNCH WITH A LEOPARD
Our annual Lunch with a Leopard will take place again this year on Valentine's Day. This is a fun day for someone special to come and eat lunch with your kiddo. In the past we have had parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, or even an older sibling attend. You have the flexibility of eating school lunch or bringing in something special. Oddly, Subway seemed to be a hit last year. More info to come as it gets closer. In the meantime, mark your calendar.
Jan 17: TRIVIA RESCHEDULED
We are excited to let you know Trivia Night is back on the calendar for Friday, Jan 17th from 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM. Light concessions will be offered and fun prizes can be won! We will also have on-hand spirit wear out to snag. This is going to be a fun night - don't miss it!
HEADS UP: TALENT SHOW
This year's talent show has officially been set for Weds, June 4th @ 8:15AM!
For planning purposes, the following dates have also been scheduled:
- Auditions: Thurs, May 8th | 2:30PM - 4:45PM
- Tech Rehearsal: Thurs, May 15th | 2:30PM - 4:00PM
- Dress Rehearsal: Thurs, May 22nd | 2:30PM - 4:00PM
- Extra Dress Rehearsal: Thurs, May 29th | 2:30PM - 4:00PM
If you have questions, please reach out to Michelle Weintraub at [email protected].
HEADS UP: YEARBOOKS
To help everyone plan, this year's yearbooks orders will be due by April 30th. They will go on sale by April 1st and the yearbook cover contest will be due by March 26th.
Interested in helping with the yearbook this year, please reach out to [email protected].
ONLINE AUCTION UPDATE
The team gathered 200+ items that are great for gifting this holiday season.
(hint-hint!)
FYI: The auction items retail $17K+. Currently, only $4k raised with only 25 active bidders. So please help spread the word to your family and friends. Auction closes this Sunday at 7:00 PM Sharp.
A few notable items:
- 3 Month VEGA Pass - Just Added!
- Play Date PDX - 25 passes (similar to Dizzy Castle) that can be used by you and anyone you bring - Even a birthday party!
- Martial Arts & Performing Arts options
- Beauty items galore - Think nails, products, styling tool and more!
- Custom Coffee Table - Did you check this out yet? View here.
View the complete online auction here.
Dec 3rd: GIVING TUESDAY
Did you know many employers double donations given on Giving Tuesday? This year, consider multiplying your impact by giving to PALS, the organization that supports your kiddo’s school. Every contribution helps fund programs, events, and resources that make our school community stronger.
If that is not enough of a motivator, one lucky Giving Tuesday donor will receive a complimentary two-for-1 tasting experience at Willamette Valley Vineyard. Check with your employer today and make your Giving Tuesday count for our kids!
Thank you for supporting Lacamas PALS, a 501(c)3 organization
Tax ID 26-0150051;
Venmo: @Lacmas-LakePALS or click here.
PayPal: @llepals or click here.
Dec 6th: TRIVIA NIGHT + UGLY HOLIDAY ATTIRE | 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Calling all trivia buffs and holiday enthusiasts! Join us for LLE’s first-ever Trivia Night—a festive evening filled with laughter, competition, and awesome prizes! Test your knowledge with categories like food, kids’ games, animals, holiday magic, and even Taylor Swift!
But that’s not all—bring out your most spectacularly ugly holiday sweater or festive outfit! The crowd will vote, and the winner will take home a prize worth the effort (and the cringe-worthy pics).
What to expect:
- Light concessions to fuel your brainpower.
- Spirit Wear available to show your school pride.
- Tons of fun and good vibes!
We need YOU! Volunteers make the magic happen. Sign up here to help out and make this night unforgettable.
Let the holiday trivia showdown begin! See you there!
Dec 11: NEXT PALS MEETING - 6:00 PM | IDEA LAB
Starting in February, things get very busy around LLE for PALS. Join us at our next meeting to help coordinate these events like: Lunch with a Leopard, Spring Dance, Staff Appreciation, Family Fun Run and so much more.
Jan 14: DINE OUT - GRAINS OF WRATH | 5:00 PM to Close
Save the date for our next Dine Out Fundraiser at Grains of Wrath where 10% of ALL SALES goes right back here to LLE. More reminders to come as it gets closer.
Nov 6th: Panera Dine Out Fundraiser - 4:00 - 8:00 PM
Who else is ready to Pick 2 at our Panera Dine Out night? Did you know 20% of your purchase will be donated back to LLE? So be sure to also grab a beverage and a dessert + spread the word!
Flyers coming soon!
P.S. Final numbers are in from our prior Dine Out. Collectively, we raised $639!! Thank you Five Guys + Menchies for supporting LLE!
Nov 7th: Dinner Help Needed for Teacher Conferences
We’re excited to host a teacher conference dinner and need your help to make it a success! Whether you can whip up a dish, pick something up, or lend a hand with setting up and breaking down, we’d love to have you join us. Your support will make this night special for our hard working and dedicated LLE teachers—let’s make it a memorable one!
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Nov 13: Next PALS Meeting - 6:00 - 7:00 PM
Want to get involved and start planning our next events? Show up at our next PALS meeting! A few upcoming things we need support with include: Lunch with a Leopard, Spring Dance, year book... and many more.
Show up - make a friend, plug in, and have fun with us!
Nov 15th: Online Auction Fundraiser - Donation Deadline
We have had some very generous and creative items, services, and experiences be donated at our online auction. However, we don't nearly have enough. Need some ideas? Take a peek (click here) of what we have loaded to date and hopefully that will get the brainstorming going.
Nov 15th: Bingo Hosted by our 2024 Leadership Team - 6:00 - 7:00 PM
Mark your calendars and try your luck at Leadership's free annual Bingo event. PALS will be out soon shopping for the prizes!
Nov 18 - 22nd: Art Discovery Week
Time to start getting excited for Art Discovery week starting on Nov 18th. Every class in the school will get to do an art project inspired by the Dutch graphic artist MC Escher. There are still a few slots left, especially in 4th and 5th grade. Check the evite if you'd like to help your kiddos do a fun art project. Click here to sign up.
Direct Drive Fundraiser - Update
We closed out our Direct Drive Fundraiser with a bang at Fall Festival. Thank you to everyone who added to our donation box, bought a 50/50 raffle ticket, posed at our new photo booth, and ate concessions at the PALS Market. The final numbers are not in and should be available for our next PALS update.
Payback Apps - Update
Payback App codes went out in your student's Fri/Mon folders. Thank you for your patience on the slow turnaround. Due to many being turned in late, it delayed our closeout.
We hope to see you out in the community supporting the businesses who support LLE!
Spirit Wear - Update
Spirit wear went home with students on Monday. We at PALS can't wait to see all they new designs roaming the campus on Fridays. In case you didn't know, Friday's are show your LLE pride by wearing purple and gold, leopard print or spirt wear.
Plan for the next opportunity to order in early Spring.
Fall Fest - Success!
What a hit!!! Thank you for everyone who attended our annual Fall Festival as well as donated prizes, candy and time! It takes a village to make these large events happen and so many of you stepped up. Again, THANK YOU!!
