Kick off the school year with our first PTA Meeting + Activities Fair!
Tuesday, August 26th  7:00-8:00 PM
Join us to learn how you can support our school and get involved—no membership required to attend! We’re working on arranging childcare during the meeting and will share details soon.

🕕 PTA Meeting: 7:00-7:30 PM at LRES [location TBD]
Come meet other parents, hear about what’s planned for the year, and see how your support makes a difference. PTA membership is just $20 per family and helps fund field trips, teacher supplies, family events, and more.

🕢 Activities Fair: 7:30–8:00 PM at LRES [location TBD]
Stick around to explore fun enrichment programs, student clubs, and community activities for your child!

Please RSVP below to give us an idea of how many guests to plan for. Thank you!

Do you have an organization that would like to have a table at the Activities Fair? Sign up here!

Meeting documents will be posted on PTBoard 24 hours in advance in the "Docs & Photos" section. Questions? Email us at hello@laurelridgepta.org.

Let’s make it a PAWSOME year together! 🦁

Friday, September 12th 6-8pm

🎉 New PTA Event! Join the Adventure at Lucky’s Friendship Safari! 🦁🌿

Calling all explorers—this is one wild journey you won’t want to miss! Lucky’s Friendship Safari is a brand new PTA event for all students, Kindergarten through 6th grade, filled with fun, connection, and a whole lot of school spirit!

Kids will travel through safari-themed stations packed with exciting activities designed to help them build friendships, work together, and make awesome memories. Whether they’re brand new to the school or already part of the pride, there’s something for everyone on this adventure!

✨ What’s in store:

• Creative crafts and games that bring kids together
• ​Friendship-building games that get kids moving, laughing, and connecting
• Collaborative art projects that will be displayed at the school the week after the event
• A photo safari stop to capture the wild fun
• A special appearance from Lucky the Lion, our school’s fearless mascot!

Don’t miss this exciting, one-evening-only event where friendship takes center stage and every student gets to shine. It’s a great way to kick off the school year and connect with classmates old and new. Plan to spend at least an hour so your explorer has a chance to visit all the stations!

📅 Bring your explorer and join the adventure—because friendships are the greatest treasure of all.

Hosted by the LRES PTA

​We will need volunteers to make this safari fun a reality! Please consider signing up to help us for a shift here. You can volunteer and still enjoy the event with your family. We can't do it without you!!

An RSVP helps us make sure we have plenty of safari station materials ready. Every explorer is welcome to join the adventure—whether you sign up ahead or swing by last-minute!

Whether you are feeling blue or celebratory, join your fellow LRES parents for our PTA-sponsored Coffee & Comfort event. After the pictures, hugs, and drop-off, meet us outside near the school playground for conversation and a light breakfast. Refreshments will be available until 10am. Please click the button below to RSVP! 

Thursday, January 22nd, 6:00-8:00pm

🌶️ Chili Cook-Off & Family Bingo Night 🎱

Join us for a fun and relaxed evening at our Chili Cook-Off & Family Bingo Night! Families are invited to bring a pot of chili to share—or just come to taste and vote for your favorites. There will be both meat and vegetarian categories, and plenty of toppings to go around.

After the chili tasting, we’ll move to the gym for a few rounds of Family Bingo, with prizes and a few familiar faces as guest callers!

It’s a casual, come-as-you-are night to enjoy some comfort food and spend time with our school community. We hope to see you there! 🍲🎱

Hosted by the LRES PTA

Friday, April 24th, 6:00-8:00pm

🧪 STEAM Night at LRES 🔬
Science • Technology • Engineering • Arts • Math

Come explore, experiment, and create at STEAM Night—a hands-on celebration of curiosity and innovation for the whole family!

Try out interactive stations featuring science experiments, engineering challenges, tech tools, art activities, and math games. Plus, don’t miss the chance to see what our own students have been working on—student projects will be on display throughout the night!

Interested in sharing your own ideas? Kids who want to display a project should start thinking now—whether it’s a science experiment, invention, art piece, or design challenge, we’d love to showcase your creativity!

It’s a fun and inspiring evening where learning comes to life.
Let’s build, explore, and discover—together! 💡🔧🎨📐

Hosted by the LRES PTA

Saturday, October 18th, 5:00-6:30pm

🎃 Trunk-or-Treat is Coming! 🚗🍬

Mark your calendars for Friday, October 18—you won’t want to miss our spooktacular Trunk-or-Treat event in the school parking lot! Kids will go trick-or-treating from car trunk to car trunk, collecting treats from festively decorated vehicles.

It’s a safe, fun-filled evening of costumes, candy, and community. Come in your Halloween best—or mix it up and wear a different costume for a bonus round of dress-up fun before Halloween!

Bring your buckets, bring your friends, and get ready for a fang-tastic time! 👻🍭

Hosted by the LRES PTA

Thursday, December 4th, 6:00-8:00pm

Every Lion, One Book (ELOB) is a school-wide reading event where students, their families, and staff at Laurel Ridge read the same book together at the same time. This program takes place in March and brings LRES families together to build a community of readers and foster a sense of belonging within our school. The reading program concludes with Family Trivia Night at the end of the month. 

Committee members help shape the program by reading book options over the summer, attending monthly virtual meetings in the fall and spring (typically Monday evenings), and assisting with planning activities and events related to the chosen book. Please note: January and February are busier months as we prepare to launch the program for students in March!

Please click here to visit the ELOB website for more information. 

Ready to get involved? e-mail everyliononebook@laurelridgepta.org

Friday, February 27th, 6:00-8:00pm

🌍 Passport to the World ✈️

Pack your (pretend) bags and get ready for an evening of global adventure at Passport to the World! Students will "travel" from country to country—exploring cultures, tasting traditional foods, and collecting stamps in their very own passport.

Visit tables representing countries from around the globe, each with displays of art, music, photos, and fun facts. Sample delicious dishes, enjoy performances, and end the night with an international dance party!

Want to get involved? Families are invited to host a table—no need to be from a country to represent it; just your willingness to learn about it! Whether you're bringing food, sharing music, or just showing your love for a place, we'd love to have you join in.

This is a free event and a great way to celebrate the diversity of our school community.
See the world—no plane ticket required! 🌎🎶🍽️

Hosted by the LRES PTA

• LRES Summer Break Bingo.pdf

Thursday, November 20th, 6:00-8:00pm

🎬 Family Movie Night at LRES 🍪

Bring a blanket, grab a cookie, and settle in for a cozy evening at Family Movie Night en Español!

We’ll be showing a Spanish-language movie with English subtitles—a great way to enjoy a fun film together while celebrating our school’s dual language community.

This is a relaxed, family-friendly event where kids and grown-ups can sit back, snack on cookies, and enjoy a night at the movies—right here at school.

All are welcome—see you there! 🍿✨

Hosted by the LRES PTA

Tuesday, May 12th, 6:00-8:00pm

🦸‍♂️ Power Up Night 💥

Get ready to suit up and Power Up! This superhero-themed event is all about helping kids find their strengths, try something new, and have a blast while doing it.

At Power Up Night, kids can sample healthy snacks, test their skills on obstacle courses, break a board in a karate demo, meet local swim coaches, and more! It’s an active, hands-on evening full of fun ways to move, explore, and feel like a hero.

Whether they’re leaping, stretching, tasting, or learning—there’s something for every superkid. Capes optional, energy encouraged! 🦸‍♀️⚡

Hosted by the LRES PTA