Listed below are brief descriptions of various programs, events, and activities sponsored (in whole or in part) by the PTA. For more information or to volunteer, please contact the appropriate committee chair or any board member.
6th GRADE CELEBRATION
For our sixth graders who we will be graduating from Lee Eaton, PTA plans and organizes a day filled with plenty of food, fun, and entertainment!
ASSEMBLIES
PTA hosts some assemblies during the school year. The assemblies provide a fun alternative to educating in the classroom. Previous presenters have included Jim "Basketball" Jones.
AWARDS AND HONORS
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Ohio PTA Achievement Award – An award presented to a PTA member, someone in a related field or a friend of the PTA who has given long and/or outstanding service to children and youth.
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Outstanding Educator of the Year – This award is a way to honor an exceptional educator who encompasses the qualities and abilities that allow and encourage children to learn and develop their unique strengths and talents.
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Helping Hands Award – An award presented to a PTA member, who has given long and/or outstanding service to help with the educational process of students, participates in activities involving youth and is dedicated to the PTA Purpose.
BOOK FAIR
The Scholastic Book Fair is held bi-annually, in early November and in early spring. Both Book Fairs include family shopping opportunities. The Spring Book Fair can be a “Buy One Get One free” event.
FOUNDERS DAY
Celebrated in February to honor those that founded PTA. The PTA generally makes a donation to the library.
HOSPITALITY
This committee provides refreshments for Lee Eaton PTA General Membership Meetings and other special programs and events as required.
LEGISLATIVE -ADVOCACY
The Legislative Representative is responsible for keeping the Lee Eaton PTA membership informed on the National and State PTA legislative platform as well as local, county and state educational issues important to the membership and our students’ well-being. The representative communicates with State Representatives, Senators, and local officials and may attend meetings and state conferences.
MEMBERSHIP
This committee’s focus is to promote membership in PTA with a membership drive throughout the year and to encourage parents, staff, grandparents, businesses, and community members to join PTA.
Be sure to join the PTA! The nominal membership fee gives you a voting voice in our programs and activities and helps with the funding of all our events and programs. In addition, PTA members have access to free online training, newsletters, bulletin boards and more. Check out the PTA website at www.pta.org/member/benefits for benefits and resources to paid PTA members. Most important, however, joining PTA gives you a voice on important education issues on the state and national level.
The membership fee to join PTA is only $5.00.
MINI-GRANTS
On an annual basis, as funds permit, Lee Eaton PTA awards mini-grants to teachers and staff to be used for the benefit of the students of Lee Eaton Intermediate School. These mini-grants are used for activities, projects, and programs that will enrich and enhance the education and welfare of the students.
NEWSLETTER
Did you miss that PTA meeting and want to know what’s going on? Read our newsletter. The newsletter contains a vast array of important information needed to reach our student and parents.
REFLECTIONS
Sponsored by the National PTA, the Reflections Program offers students the opportunity to create works of art for fun and recognition. Students are encouraged to give thought to the annual theme and express themselves through photography, visual arts, literature, or musical composition. Lee Eaton PTA will recognize each student’s entries. Their works may move on to compete at the district, state, or national level. Please encourage your children to participate.
SCHOLARSHIP(s)
A scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior who attended Lee Eaton.
SCHOOLKIDZ
SchoolKidZ is a program in which parents can order their child’s school supplies for the next school year. Every SchoolKidZ kit is customized to each grade level. The kits come complete with all the supplies needed for the year in a handy box that can be used at home as storage for your child’s papers and artwork. This is a service to our parents and students of Lee Eaton. PTA does not raise any monies with the sale of SchoolKidZ.
SPIRIT WEAR
PTA occasionally sells Spirit Wear items that generally consist of Lee Eaton and Nordonia T-Shirts, Hoodies, and Polos.
SUNSHINE
The Sunshine Committee brings a little sunshine into the lives of Lee Eaton students and staff. They also recognize each teacher and staff on their birthdays. Call the Sunshine Committee and let us know.
TEACHER / STAFF APPRECIATION WEEK
Celebrated during the first full week of May, PTA hosts a week of meals, treats, and gifts to honor Lee Eaton’s teachers and staff.