Welcome back from your PTA

8/9/2026 12:09 pm

💛 Welcome Back, Spartans! 

We’re so excited to begin a new year together at LCHS 7/8!

Our amazing PTA volunteers have been busy planning events, refreshing resources, creating new Spirit Wear, and helping our families feel connected from day one. I know many of us are feeling both excited for a new school year and a little wistful that these years go by so quickly. We’re looking forward to making this a wonderful year for our students and families!

🙌 Thank You, Volunteers!

A big thank you to the many parents who have already jumped in:

Allison Stone refreshed our PTA website and brings you this Spartan Scoop!

Ahee Han, Jody Menerey, and Soraia Han worked all summer on our new Spirit Wear designs and presentation. The new collection was a huge hit at the New Family Social! Get your Spirit Wear in time for our All-school Tailgate. You can order online or shop in person at the first PTA meeting.

Lynley Gross, Jen Wainman, and Meera Pyper helped welcome our newest families at the New Family Social. It was wonderful to see so our school community leaders present: Dr. Gold and 9-12 Principal Ito, Superintendent Debra Cradduck, School Board members Caroline Anderson and Octavia Thuss, Booster Presidents Vanessa Terzian and Kim Eggleston, PTSA President Tiffany Petroc, PTA/PTSA volunteers, ASB leaders, and even our therapy dogs! The band preview on the field was the perfect way to kick off the year.

📅 Save the Dates!

7/8 PTA General Meeting

Wednesday, August 19 | 8:45 AM
Join us for coffee, snacks, school updates, and presentations from Dr. Gold and our School Board Representative. Come meet other parents and learn what’s happening at our school.

All School Tailgate

Friday, August 28 | 5:00 PM
Enjoy Tommy’s Burgers, cheerleaders, our award-winning band, and time to reconnect before the football game! Please stop by our Spirit Wear, Membership, and Home Tour tables to meet our PTA volunteers.

Pre-purchase your Tommy’s meal HERE.

🎒Quick Reminders

WEB is tomorrow! Look for 8th-grade leaders in blue shirts.

Class schedules will be available in Aeries the day before school starts.

8th Grade Registration & Photos: August 17

7th Grade Registration & Photos: August 18

First Day of School: Thursday, August 13

👥 Get Involved!

The best way to support our students is to be part of the PTA community. Every contribution makes a difference.

Visit www.lchs78.org to:

Join the PTA • Buy Spirit Wear • Volunteer • Make a suggested $250 Annual Giving donation

We especially need volunteers for Home Tour planning now!

Where Does Your PTA Money Go?

Every dollar raised by the 7/8 PTA stays right here at our middle school, supporting:

• 7/8 Wellness Center
• IRC (Library)
• Technology
• Extracurriculars- Intramurals, Science Olympiad, 7/8 Drama, Homework Club, Builder’s Club, ASB
• Classroom supplies
• Teacher Appreciation Luncheons
• PTA programs- Reflections Art and Red Ribbon Week
• 8th Grade Promotion & Carnival
• Campus improvements

This is separate from the La Cañada Flintridge Educational Foundation’s suggested $3,000 donation, which is shared across all five district schools to help bridge state funding gaps.

📚 Here’s to a Great Year!

The middle school years go by so quickly. Thank you to everyone who has already volunteered, joined the PTA, donated, or simply shown up. We’re grateful to have you as part of our Spartan community.

Enjoy these last few summer days, and I wish your family a wonderful first day of school on Thursday, August 13!

With gratitude,

Judy Lin Young
LCHS 7/8 PTA President
ptapresident@lchs78.org
626-215-4466