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Welcome to KLES PTA!
Interested in joining the PTA? Please take a moment to learn more about the PTA and how you can be a part of it! We'd love to have you as a member and don't worry, your level of commitment is up to you. Consider joining today to show your support! These enrollments can be from anyone who wants a voice on the PTA, including any family member (parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, etc.), students, teachers, or community members. Memberships are $15 for 1 person or $25 for 2 people.
You can sign up online at https://klespta-membership-drive-22-23.cheddarup.com, click on the QR code, or you can fill out a Membership form and send cash or check (made out to KLES PTA) with your student to school. 
What the PTA does:● Family Events (Carnival, Sunday Funday, Dolphin Dance, Breakfasts)
● Staff Appreciation Events ● Community Events ● After School Activities ● Volunteer Recognition ● Field Day ● Fun Run ● Logo Wear ● Purchasing technology and supplies for the classroom ● Financially supporting school events, such as graduations ● Supporting programs, such as Reflections Art Program ● Coordinating Room Parents for each classroom to help with ● Classroom parties, volunteers and more ● Supporting PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) ● Supporting the Energy Bus program ● Advocating for students and educations at every level ● Providing educational opportunities for families Why Join?Volunteer Opportunities
Have you been wanting to get more involved with your student’s school? No matter how much time you are able to commit to, PTA has several volunteer opportunities that will fit your schedule. Please reach out to the PTA if you want more information or are able to volunteer at any capacity. The following volunteer opportunities are currently available: After School Activities: Help check in students and hand out snacks from 2:35-3:15 any Wednesday or Thursday, please sign up using the Sign Up Genius below. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0B44A5AF2EA75-after Community Nights: Contact local restaurants and set up community nights to help raise funds for the school Dolphin Dance: Organize and plan this event along with a team of volunteers. This event will take place around Valentine’s Day. Sunday Funday: Organize and plan this event along with a team of volunteers. This event will be off school grounds and take place April/May. Grant/Funding Requests: Help the PTA with grant writing and funding requests to help raise funds for the school. Reflections Judges: Need two or three volunteers to be judges for the Reflections Art program. This event takes place in November. Volunteer Coordinator: Reach out to potential volunteers for PTA events and activities. It's up to you to make what you want of your membership and how much you participate. Be a voice for one thing you're passionate about or get involved in all the aspects of the PTA. When you join the PTA you are automatically a member of the State and Nation PTA. You and more than 6.5 million others are the National PTA! As a member of the PTA opportunities like the following:
Our mission is to encourage the involvement of the whole family at school, foster community involvement with school and cooperation between families and educators, and help our families and educators develop joyful, confident, well-round children. Read more on our goals and bylaws here.
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Executive Board MembersNatalie Andersen, President - klesptapres@gmail.com
Sarah McBride, Vice President - klesptavp@gmail.com Lauren Butler, Vice President - klesptavp2@gmail.com Miriam Laws, Treasurer - klesptatreasurer@gmail.com Hae Monroe, Membership Secretary - klesptamembership@gmail.com Cami Ryan, Recording Secretary klesptasecretary@gmail.com Watch for opportunities for participation through committees, social media, website and more! Email: KLESPTA@gmail.com 2022-2023 Meeting Dates:
● February 21 @ 6pm ● March 14 @ 6pm (followed by Accountability) ● April 18 @ 6pm ● May 16 @ 6pm (followed by Accountability) *Last meeting of the year* The PTA generally meets on the 3rd Tuesday of the month starting at 6pm. Currently, we are holding meetings in-person (KLES Library) and via Zoom.
PTA Legislative & AdvocacyPlease check out the links below for more information on what initiatives the Jeffco PTA, Colorado PTA, or National PTA are supporting this year.
Colorado PTA Legislative Committee Meetings
Hunger Free Colorado
Hunger Free Colorado, a statewide nonprofit organization, connects people to food resources to meet existing needs and drives policy, systems and social change to end hunger. We envision a day when every Coloradan has equitable access to the nutritious food needed to thrive and reach their full potential. https://hungerfreecolorado.org/ 
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A BIG THANKS to all of our Business Partners!!
"Business for PTA" is a special program
designed to encourage business support of PTA and the children of our community. Take a look at our business partners and support them because they support us! If you are interested in a "Business for PTA" membership please go here for more information. Click here to become a business partner! https://klespta-sponsorship-drive-22-23.cheddarup.com |
Volunteering is a great way
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