LA JOLLA ELEMENTARY PTO
BE PART OF A YEAR FULL OF FUN!
THANK YOU TO OUR PARENT VOLUNTEERS
The success of the PTO depends on our parent volunteers who lead, organize and staff our events.
KINDERGARTEN BBQ
Each year, the PTO hosts a Kindergarten barbecue as an informal time to acquaint new Kindergarten students and parents to our school. The PTO provides hot dogs and hamburgers and incoming parents bring side dishes and desserts to share. Students and parents meet the principal and incoming Kindergarten students get to play in their playground and become familiar with the surroundings before their first big day!
FAMILY PICNIC
This is a modified PTO event, formally known as “Family Picnic”. There will be 3 vendors from our very own OAM, DJ Danny will be back with games and fun! It is a wonderful way to catch up with old friends and meet new ones. There are refreshments, e.g., popcorn, and glow in the dark necklaces for sale available through the 5th grade committee.
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FAMILY SCIENCE NIGHT
We turn our campus into a science lab! Students and parents walk from station to station conducting scientific experiments. Food and refreshments will be provided by the 5th grade committee.
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TALENT SHOW
Does your child have talent? Share it with the rest of the school at the PTO sponsored talent show!
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BOOK FAIR
The book fair provides an opportunity for students and parents to select quality books at affordable prices. Books are supplied by competitive organizations and parent volunteers supervise the fair. Proceeds go to the LJES library.
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FAMILY DANCE
Put on your party clothes and dancing shoes and join the school community for a night of fun with a live DJ! Enjoy photo booths, games, and balloon artists to add an extra touch of excitement. Delicious food will be provided by the 5th grade committee.
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DATE: March 26, 2026
PTO ACTIVITIES
DATE: August
LJES PARENT HANDBOOK
This LJES Parent Handbook details the general policies and procedures of our school, as well as some of our educational programs. It includes a letter from our Principal, Stephanie Hasselbrink, Ed.D., a staff roster, recess and lunch information, health office information, and details on parent involvement opportunities such as joining the PTO or Friends of La Jolla Elementary, Inc. Boards.
DATE: Due August
HEALTH AND SAFETY
Student Disaster Preparedness Comfort Kits are required for every student and are stored in a sealed container on campus. Parents complete the Disaster Preparedness Comfort Kit Forms in August. The Forms are available at Sign Up Day, on the SDUSD Website, and from LJES teachers.
DATE: Ongoing
WELCOME & SOCIALS
The Welcome Chair focuses on welcoming new families to the school community, serving as the primary point of contact for new families.
-The Social Chair aims to foster a sense of community, encourage family involvement, and create a fun and welcoming environment for students, parents, and staff.
DATE: Throughout Year
LOST AND FOUND
Items that have been lost or misplaced are neatly stored opposite the library. Items not retrieved by the end of each semester, are donated to a local charity.
DATE: Various
HOSPITALITY
The Welcome Chair focuses on welcoming new families to the school community, serving as the primary point of contact for new families.
-The Social Chair aims to foster a sense of community, encourage family involvement, and create a fun and welcoming environment for students, parents, and staff.
DATE: Order July / August
SCHOOL SUPPLY KITS
Each classroom has a suggested list of school supplies posted on the SDUSD website. Parents may choose to purchase supplies on their own or may opt to use EduKit, a convenience offered through the PTO.
DATE: September
STUDENT DIRECTORY
The student directory supports “community building” at LJES. Our school families elect to include their home and email addresses, phone numbers, and parents’ names. The directory is helpful in arranging play-dates, parent get-togethers, and the other “outside of school” activities so important to building a strong LJES community. The directory is published by the LJES PTO and distributed to all families free of charge. It is the parents’ responsibility to ensure that the PTO has received their consent to be included, and that the information provided is accurate. The La Jolla Elementary School Directory and individual class rosters are intended for LJES student and family use only. Use of the Directory and/or individual Class Rosters for any business purposes (including, but not limited to, sale, solicitation, promotion, market research, surveying, etc.) is strictly prohibited.