WELCOME
Welcome to the A.L. Lotts Elementary PTA website! Visit often to stay abreast of all that is happening at Lotts and how you can become involved.
Posted on Aug 1, 2008 by Tracey.
EDUCATION FORUM – PUBLIC INVITED
“First to the Top…Now What?” will be moderated by WBIR anchor John
Becker.
Knox County Council PTA Vice President Sandra Rowcliffe announced that the 7th Annual PTA Education Forum, featuring a town hall discussion of the Tennessee ‘First to the Top’ initiative, will be held on Friday, August 27, 9:00-11:30 a.m., at the Andrew Johnson Building, First Floor, 912 S. Gay Street. The general public is invited to attend.
Forum panelists will include Tennessee First to the Top Advisory Council members, Senator Jamie Woodson, Tennessee Senate Speaker Pro Tempore; Dr. Tim Webb, Tennessee Department of Education Commissioner; Mr. Brad Smith, Tennessee SCORE Executive Director; and Dr. James McIntyre, Knox County Schools Superintendent.
Governor Bredesen created the Council in June to ensure the state is effectively implementing, evaluating and learning from the historic Race to the Top investment in Tennessee’s public school systems.
For more information about the 7th Annual Education Forum or the Knox County Council PTA, contact Sandra Rowcliffe at (865) 603-5851 or sandra@rowcliffe.info. http://www.knoxcountypta.org/
Posted on Aug 25, 2010 by Tracey.
SPECIAL INVITATION TO KINDERGARTEN PARENTS
Posted on Aug 24, 2010 by Tracey.
RECEPTION FOR PARENTS NEW TO LOTTS
Posted on Aug 24, 2010 by Tracey.
BACK TO SCHOOL PARTY AT CHUCK E. CHEESE!
Chuck E. Cheese will host a “Back to School Party” on Tuesday, August 31st, from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Chuck E. Cheese will donate 15% of all register sales generated by Lotts friends and family members. This includes all food, merchandise, and token deals purchased through the registers on the night of the 31st. Make sure you tell the cashier that you are here for the Lotts Back to School Party. Students who wear Chuck E. Cheese stickers will receive 10 free tokens. Teachers in attendance will receive a free meal. Chuck E. Cheese is located at 8225 Kingston Pike.
Posted on Aug 23, 2010 by Tracey.
PARENT TEACHER MEETINGS
Parent Teacher meetings will be held on the following dates:
August 19
7:00 5th Grade
August 23
5:30 3rd Grade
7:00 4th Grade
August 24
7:00 2nd Grade
August 26
5:30 Kindergarten
7:00 1st Grade
This is a very important meeting to attend. Teachers will provide detailed information on class structure, lesson plans, class schedules, volunteer opportunities and behavior expectations. This is a great opportunity for you to get all of your questions answered.
Posted on Aug 19, 2010 by Tracey.
OPEN SCHOOL AUGUST 16TH
You are invited to an Open School on August 16 from 3:00 to 6:00 pm. This is a great opportunity to meet your child’s teacher, tour the school, and discover opportunities to become involved at the school and with the PTA. Classroom assignments will be posted on August 12 after 4:00 pm.
Posted on Aug 9, 2010 by Tracey.
CLASS ROSTERS FOR 2010-2011 SCHOOL YEAR
Class rosters will be displayed on the school’s foyer windows after 4PM on August 12. Lotts will be sending a letter to each student informing them of their new teacher. The letters were mailed August 6.
Posted on Aug 6, 2010 by Tracey.
FIREWORKS SAFETY
Fire Knowledge 101: fireworks safety
- The best way to enjoy fireworks is to visit public fireworks displays put on by professionals who know how to safely handle fireworks.
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If you plan to use fireworks, make sure they are legal in your area.
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Never light fireworks indoors or near dry grass.
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Always have a bucket of water and/or a fire extinguisher nearby. Know how to operate the fire extinguisher properly.
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Do not wear loose clothing while using fireworks.
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Stand several feet away from lit fireworks. If a devise does not go off, do not stand over it to investigate it. Put it out with water and dispose of it.
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Always read the directions and warning labels on fireworks. If a devise is not marked with the contents, direction and a warning label, do not light it.
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Supervise children around fireworks at all times.
Posted on Jun 28, 2010 by Tracey.
CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL OF READING MAY 22
Knox County Public Library kicks off its summer reading program with an impressive slate of writers and illustrators at the Children’s Festival of Reading, 10 am to 3 pm on Saturday, May 22, at the World’s Fair Park. Festival attendees will have a chance to meet and greet the authors and illustrators all day long.
This year’s guest authors will include:
Judy Schachner (creator of the Skippyjon Jones series)
Jack Gantos (Rotten Ralph, Joey Pigza and Jack Henry books)
Chris Raschka (Caldecott Medal winner)
Mike Thaler (The Teacher from the Black Lagoon)
Deborah Wiles (Love, Ruby Lavender and One Wide Sky)
Chris Grabenstein (The Hanging Hill and The Smoky Corridor)
Posted on May 17, 2010 by Tracey.
BOOSTERTHON FUN RUN MAY 6
The Boosterthon Fun Run will be on May 6. It will be a fun and exciting day. The Boosterthon Fun Run emphasizes Fitness, Education, and Character while raising funds for your student’s school. Donations are due in by May 17. Thank you for your generous support!
Parents and grandparents are invited to cheer on their child(ren)!!! The class schedule for the event is:
8:30 to 9:35
Kindergarten & Half of 1st Grade (Arnold, Healy, Hudson, Lawson, Rooke)
9:40 to 10:45
2nd Grade & Half of 1st Grade (Arning, Duggan, Lowry, Scott, Snider)
10:50 to 11:55
3rd Grade & two 4th Grade Classes (St. John & Tarantino)
12:00 to 1:05
5th Grade and six 4th Grade classes (Alexander, Byrd, Clark, Henderson, Oaks, Taylor)
Posted on May 3, 2010 by Tracey.