Parent-Teacher Organization

The Lafayette Lutheran School Parent-Teacher Organization is dedicated to assisting the faculty and staff in providing for the academic, spiritual, physical, and social development of our children, by sponsoring fundraising activities as well as supporting and participating in all school functions. We are committed to the efforts of the church to realize it's vision of providing a Christian education for students in Pre-K through 8th grade. The By-laws can be found here. 2007 Amendments

The PTO Board Members

The Executive office of the LLS PTO consist of the Headmaster, President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer. The Executive Officers also appoint various chairpersons. We currently have a Fundraising Chair and two Hospitality Chairpersons. Assisting the Hospitality Chair are the Room Moms. The Executive Board consists of all Executive Officers and All Standing Committe Chairpersons.

The 2008-2009 PTO Board Members:

  • Dan Markel: Headmaster
  • Julie Schrader: President
  • Kerensa Schendel: Vice-President
  • Secretary
  • Becky Abercrombie: Treasurer
  • Sherry Schell: Fundraising Chair
  • Sandi Cormier: Hospitality Chair
  • Jennifer Thibodeaux: Hospitality Chair

Membership

Families are encouraged to the join the PTO in support of the school. Membership dues are $20.00 per year for each family. Your dues help cover the costs of operating the PTO organization and also pay for the Student Directories each year. There are three meetings a year for members to discuss any issues related to our school. This is a great opportunity for families to get involved and make a difference. The PTO Board meets the 3rd Thursday of every month to discuss various issues such as fundraising, planned school activities and other PTO business. Anyone wishing to attend a Board meeting should contact the Board President to be placed on the agenda.

Fundraising

Since its inception the PTO has focused on fundraising to support our teachers in their efforts to educate our children. The entire playground was sponsored by PTO fundraisers. More recent fundraisers focused on the classroom and provided teachers with computer programs and classroom supplies. Each school year the PTO Board meets with the Headmaster and Teachers to determine where funds will be allocated. Click here for information about this year's fundraisers.

Student Activities

Each year the PTO collects a $30.00 activity fee per student for all of the activities planned for your child/children during the school year. We have found this to be very convenient for the parents, as they do not have to send money for every party that arises. Listed below are the activities the PTO organizes and hosts with your fee:

  • Grandparent's Day
  • All Saints Day
  • Thanksgiving
  • Christmas
  • Mardi Gras
  • Easter
  • National Day of Prayer
  • End of the year Field Day
  • The hall and lunchroom decorations throughout the year
  • Teacher Appreciation Luncheon