Welcome to Los Alamitos Elementary School!

The Los Alamitos PTA is a non-profit volunteer organization that supports Los Alamitos Elementary School. Our PTA's goal is provide vital programs, supplies, financial support, and promote a collaborative relationship between parents, teachers, and administrators.

Join the PTA - have a voice in shaping how we support our kids, teachers, and school.

Registration

We are excited for the 2025-2026 school year to begin on August 7th!

ALL families need to update their personal information on the PTA website for their account to be active for the 2025-26 school year.

*2025-26 PTA Membership is now open!

Please renew your membership here.

If you do not have a Membership Toolkit account or are new to the school, please register now and join the PTA:

*An active account is required to receive the PTA's weekly email newsletter and access PTA store; and PTA membership is required to access the student directory, meeting minutes, and much more.

May 3, 2026

Announcements

Tomorrow kicks off Appreciation Week!

This year's theme is:

WE COULDN'T HAVE PICKED BETTER TEACHERS & STAFF!

**Flyer can be found at the link below**

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QTmrcC0TD1tAxeU8xp8Q_BaBDGawpADG/view?usp=sharing

Monday May 4th

Please present your appreciation poster to each respective teacher or staff.

Tuesday May 5th

Verbally share a core memory with teachers/staff or fill out and give "Core Memory" sheet to teachers/staff.

Apple bar will be provided for teachers/staff.

Wednesday May 6th

Favorite Treats!

Sign-Up for Wednesday Treats found at the link below:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1bfOuDIf26pl2rcxmAovtZohoFJeRcdY_bqbCJi1J1SY/edit?usp=sharing

Feel free to provide something not on the list.

Thursday May 7th

Catered Tomato Thyme luncheon will be provided for teachers/staff.

Friday May 8th

Bring a flower for teachers/staff.

Can be drawn from imagination, picked from a garden or bought from a store.

Thank you for all your efforts in making this week a success.

Art Show-Volunteers Needed

The Art Vistas Showcase is this Tuesday from 4.00 PM to 6.30 PM in the cafeteria followed by the Castillero Orchestra’s performance 6.30PM to 7.00PM!

This is your chance to participate in the most Creative event of the year!

Who can help? Any family member: caregivers, grandparents, older siblings.

To do what? To help lead the activity tables during the Art Show hours.

These are simple activities for kids and adults to experiment, create, and have fun with art! You don’t need to be artistic.

You will have simple instructions and everything you need. The only thing you have to bring is a smile and the will to have a good time.

For how long? The time slots are 90 minutes long.

If you have any questions or hesitations please email: barafatum@gmail.com
Hope to see you all and celebrate our wonderful creative pride!

PTA Sponsored Event
Please follow the link to sign up.
https://signup.com/go/UxxbKGB

Yearbook Cover Winner!

Congratulations to the winner of yearbook front cover contest!!

Aditi - Mrs. A, 5th grade

***Speaking of the yearbook, the PTA would like to thank Julie Evans for stepping up to be our yearbook lead for next year! And we would also like to thank Reyhaneh Lahmy for assisting her! You two are AWESOME!***

School Supply Kits for Next Year!

Back-to-school season is HERE — and we're making supply shopping a breeze!

Order your student's supplies online and have them delivered straight to your doorstep. No store runs, no stress!

www.shopttkits.com

Account: 81536

Order by June 12th to have everything ready before the first bell rings!

Teacher Retirements

This year, we are saying goodbye to two of our beloved teachers who are retiring after many years of dedication to education—Ms. Locker (Kindergarten) and Ms. Tchelepi (TK). Both have been part of our school community for a long time and have made a lasting impact on so many of our children.

A group of parents is organizing a special send-off for them. The celebration will be on May 15th from 5-7PM at Almaden Lake Park

RSVP HERE

If you would like to contribute to a group gift, please send any amount you wish to the Venmo accounts below by May 13th:

• Ms. Tchelepi: @sogol-jacks (last 4 digits: 5809)

• Ms. Locker: @lisa-aiken-26 (last 4 digits: 1267)

Please include your student’s last name in the memo.

Since this is a group gift, a suggested contribution is between $1–$10, but you are welcome to give any amount you feel comfortable with.

Please note, this is not a school or PTA-sponsored effort; we are sharing this message here to help reach our school community.

Thank you for helping us celebrate these wonderful teachers!

Reading Lab Volunteers Needed!

The Reading Lab is a tutoring program for students who would benefit from extra help with fundamental reading skills.

We are looking for volunteers who can come in once per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday) from 12:45pm - 2:00pm during the school year. Training for new tutors is provided!! Helping these new & growing readers is super fun and rewarding!

***Volunteers must be registered with the district and approved by Los Alamitos.***

If you're interested in volunteering, please sign up here: https://forms.gle/FqpLea77SxjtwJTR9

For questions, please contact Chris Chen at cchris@sbcglobal.net or 408-981-2080 (mobile - please leave a message the first time), or you can find out more information about the program here.

Castillero Music Booster Club

Welcome incoming Cobra families! The Castillero Music Booster Club (CMBC) is looking for enthusiastic parent volunteers for the 2026-2027 school year to support our incredible Band, Orchestra, and Choir programs. We have several vital Board positions currently open, including President, VP of Fundraising, and VP of Communications. Whether you’re interested in a leadership role or simply want to help out at concerts and events, your involvement ensures our students have the instruments, festivals, and resources to help them thrive. To learn more or express interest, please contact the CMBC President at cmbcpresident@gmail.com or visit our website at cmsmusicboosters.membershiptoolkit.com.