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About LWE PTO

 

The Lake Whitney Elementary Parent Teacher Organization is a mighty pod of Dolphin volunteers who sprinkle curriculum magic, organize awesome activities, and turn family events into a blast! Everyone can be a member, and there is no obligation or commitment to volunteer, although there are lots of opportunities to do so! All membership dues help fund important upgrades to the school and provide events and experiences for all Lake Whitney Elementary students throughout each year.

 

PTO Fundraising activities have supported LWE:

  • Playground Shades and Upkeep
  • Outdoor Seating
  • The Big Fan in the PE Pavilion
  • GagaBall Pit
  • Basketball Court Enhancement
  • Water Filling Stations
  • Beautification Day
  • Media Center Poster Printer
  • Classroom Supplies

 

Ways to be involved:

Below is a list of our volunteer committees. Please join us at the first PTO meeting of each school year to learn more and join.

 

Meet The Teacher & PTO Expo:

Do you enjoy welcoming new families and showing them the ropes? Then this is the committee for you! Join this committee to set up and sell planners, t-shirts, and PTO memberships. Additionally, you can answer questions from new and returning families as they navigate the campus.

 

Welcoming Committee:

Everyone remembers their first day of school, help us make it a good one! Team up with this committee to help newfamilies feel the love at Lake Whitney ES (LWE). Whether that’s showing them around, meeting mentors, answering questions, or greeting, every little bit contributes to our school climate and community.

 

Beautification:

Do you have a green thumb? Are you handy? Then sign up for this committee! LWE is always looking for passionate people who enjoy improving our beautiful school and making it better inside and out.

 

Faculty Snack:

Do you love snacks? Do you enjoy the hospitality field? Then sign up for this committee! Once a month, this committee works with members of the school community to donate delicious treats for our amazing faculty and staff at Lake Whitney ES (LWE). Set up a creative display for the staff to enjoy on their way to the staff meeting. What could be more rewarding?

 

Partners in Education (PIE):

Do you have a background in marketing or sales? Even if you don’t, you can use your connections in your local community for this committee. PIE works with the school, OCPS, and local business to raise funds for LWE for supplies and resources that are outside the normal budget. For example, PIE funds teacher grade level grants, VPK Harvest Dayactivities, field trip costs, food pantry items, and more! There are so many needs in our school, you can play a small part in filling them.

 

Family Game Night:

Did someone say BINGO?! If you love games, this is definitely your committee! Sign up if you would love to organize and set up a fun, interactive game for our school families to enjoy - with prizes for all, of course!

 

Trunk-or-Treat:

Who doesn’t love Halloween? Our school families sure do! Sign up to help this event be better than ever! As one of our highest attended events, families come after school to safely trick or treat around the parking lot with friends and families they know. Parents volunteer to decorate their trunk in order to share the spooky fun loved by all.

 

Pastries with Parents:

Did someone say pastries?! If you love breakfast, this is the committee you need to sign up for below! Once a year, families are invited on campus for a FREE breakfast with their students before school. Sign up to decorate and serve some amazing treats to our wonderful school community.

 

Dolphin Dash:

How fast can you sign up for this committee?! Sign up if you enjoy racing with your student, their friends, and the school families! Help organize and set up one amazing race.

 

Birthday Book Club:

This beloved program adds over 100 new books to our Media Center each year, encourages a love of reading, and lets every child leave a meaningful mark on our library. Every quarter, students who sign up will be able to celebrate with the Media Specialist by choosing a special book to donate with a custom sticker. Not to mention, a few other surprises for them, too!

 

Holiday Shop:

Calling all elves and even the grinches! Holiday Shop requires all hands on deck in order to help this event be a success. Once a year, students are invited to shop for their family, friends, and even their teacher! But how? Well at the holiday shop - all things are possible! Items are priced for students to easily budget and purchase for everyone on their list. We need your help to label and set up the inventory, decorate the stage, man the cashier station and wrap all the items chosen with care. This is a magical committee, so sign up to take part!

 

Family Sports Night:

Do you enjoy watching sports with your family? Then this is the committee for you! Sign up to organize an outing that LWE families can participate in and enjoy once a year.

 

School Dance:

Remember going to your first dance? Well then it’s to move and groove on over to sign up for this committee! Once a year, LWE families are invited to an extra special themed dance for students and their families. All are welcome to enjoy a night of fun, laughter and of course, dancing!

 

Teacher Appreciation Week:

We all know a teacher that made a difference in our life, but at LWE - they all do! So let’s take the time to really appreciate and celebrate them this one time a year. If you enjoy celebrations and planning, then this is your committee! One week out of the year, we organize a special week of lunches and gifts to show our teachers how much we love and care about them.

 

Spring Carnival:

What could be more fun than a carnival? Helping organize and helping it run smoothly, of course! Another one of our best attended events, LWE families love to come and enjoy all the fun activites.