Dec 2003/Jan 2004 Leif Ericson Elementary PTA Newsletter Vol XXXIV #2 A California Distinguished School Leif Ericson Elementary School 11174 Westonhill Drive San Diego, CA 92126 Phone: (858) 271-0505 Principal: Linette da Rosa PTA President: Carrie Casey Dear Ericson Families, I would like to thank all of the volunteers that have made each PTA event possible. We are so thankful for your support. We hope you have enjoyed our programs and we look forward to offering more this school year. We are always looking for more volunteers. If you are interested in helping out in any way, please contact me. Enjoy the Holiday Season and cherish the extra time with your family. Sincerely yours, Carrie Casey PTA President The Purpose of the PTA: To promote the welfare of the children and youth in home, school, community, and place of worship. To raise the standards of home life. To secure adequate laws for the care and protection of children and youth. To bring into closer relation the home and the school, that parents and teachers may cooperate intelligently in the education of children and youth. To develop between educators and the general public such united efforts as will secure for all children and youth the highest advantages in physical, mental, social, and spiritual education. The Mission of the PTA: To support and speak on behalf of children and youth in the schools, in the community and before governmental bodies and other organizations that make decisions affecting children; To assist parents in developing the skills they need to raise and protect their children; To encourage parent and public involvement in the public schools of this nation.