Get Involved

IEP Meetings

IEP meetings are a crucial opportunity for parents, educators and service providers to collaborate in supporting a student’s unique needs. These meetings help build a strong, ongoing relationship that fosters trust and ensures that both the family and the school are aligned in their efforts to help the student succeed, creating a personalized plan that addresses academic, social, and behavioral goals. IEP meetings are typically held annually to review the student’s progress and update goals. However, they can be requested more frequently if needed by parents or the school to address specific concerns or make adjustments to the plan. Additionally, the transition from preschool to TK/K is an important milestone for young children with IEPs. During this time, an IEP meeting is often held to review the child’s progress and update the plan to ensure a smooth transition into a more structured school environment.

Parent Council

The LELA Parent Council is open to all parents of our young students.  The purpose of the Parent Council is to meet in partnership with school staff to make sure that the parent perspective is represented and taken into account. We value the home-school connection and your involvement in your children’s education. We meet several times per year to share information and discuss important school topics.  We value your input. 

Please join us on these dates:

• Dinosaurs & Donuts - Meet the Principal
  • August 21, 2024
  • 8:30 am, LELA Room 2
• All About Our School and Programs
  • October 16, 2024
  • 6:00 pm
  • Google Meet Link: meet.google.com/yre-uqxr-pdm
• Parent Input - We want to hear from YOU!
  • February 12, 2025
  • 6:00 pm, Zoom
• School Safety Plan Review
  • April 9, 2025
  • 8:30 am, LELA Room 2

Family Information Nights

Our school hosts three (3) Family Information Nights per year, often in partnership with local organizations. These events are open to everyone and provide valuable resources and support. Families can attend, with their children, either in person or virtually, ensuring accessibility for all. 

Please join us on these dates:

• Early Childhood Programs at the Sonoma County Library 
  • October 22, 2024
  • 4:00 pm, LELA Room 2
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School Events

Parent involvement in school events like Back to School Night, Multicultural Night, and Playtime at LELA plays a vital role in building a strong school community. These events offer opportunities for parents to connect, learn and celebrate our community. Through participation, parents not only strengthen relationships but also gain valuable insights into their child's learning and social development. This collaboration fosters a supportive environment where students thrive both academically and personally.

Please join us on these dates:

• Back to School Night
  • September 5, 2024
  • 4:00 pm - 6:00pm, LELA Campus
• Fall Festival
  • ​​​​​​​September 27, 2024
  • 10:00 am - 12:00pm, LELA Campus
• Multi-Cultural Night: tbd
• Playtime at LELA: tbd

Volunteer

Adults who wish to volunteer on a school campus, drive and/or chaperone a day and/or overnight field trip, provide consulting services or any other (non-Coach) volunteer activity need to apply through the Volunteer Management System (VMS). The VMS is a web-based software application that allows the District and all schools to better track and provide the appropriate level of clearance for school volunteers. Santa Rosa City Schools has collaborated with Be A Mentor, Inc., to support the online registration and screening process of school volunteers. https://beamentor.org/linkpages/mentorasp/specialprojects/SRCS/