PTA Programs

Funds raised by the LCH PTA through the Fund Drive, Jog-a-Thon and other fundraisers are used for enrichment programs such as the weekly rotation through the "Wheel" (P.E., Music, and Technology) and the following programs. 

Abilities Awareness (Volunteer Chair: Mary Starita)
The program is designed to help students better understand and accept the individual differences and abilities of people on campus as well as in the community.  The Ability Awareness program explores the issues of acceptance, inclusion of others, and also addresses teasing and bullying.

Arts Attack (Beth Walsh)
Parent volunteers act as program docents and deliver the arts education lessons to students. Art history, principles of art and self expression are taught using a variety of media.

Fitness Club Kelly Caponetto
Before school activity aimed at promoting physical fitness and exercise with kids in a fun atmosphere.

Give a Hoot Volunteer Chair: Julie Lynch
Service Learning opportunity for students and families to give to others in our community and elsewhere in the world.

Green Team  Volunteer Chair: Camille Sowinski
Students and parents interested in being responsible stewards of our natural resources. Current program examples: lunchtime waste recycling and composting, Final Fridays, SchoolPool and Walk to School Wednesdays, Trash Patrols and the Green Spot Award.

Math 24 Volunteer Chair: Ash Alidio
Students in 3rd through 5th grade hone their math and logic skills by playing the Math 24 game at lunch recess. Parent volunteers assist weekly with the game and at the district-wide Math 24 tournament.

Playground Partners Chair Needed. Can you help?
Organized sports and activities are offered by recreation professionals from the YMCA and parent volunteers during recess. The goal is to get students enthused, involved and active at recess.

Red Ribbon Week Volunteer Chairs: Christine Dennis and Lisa Fess
An early-intervention program to create awareness of healthy living choices including problems related to the use of tobacco and drugs. Students attend age-appropriate assemblies as part of the week’s activities.

Study Buddies Volunteer Chair: Michelle Shaffer
An after-school program that pairs LCH students with La Costa Canyon High School students, who provide help and guidance with homework.

TRRFCC Store (formerly WOWL Store) Volunteer Chair: Angela Drees
Our on-campus reward store for students and run entirely by parent volunteers. It is open on Mondays from 9:30-10:30.