Projects

What PTA does

The Jason Lee PTA fundraisers support events during the school year. We also save up for large and expensive projects that will benefit the children and teachers at Jason Lee Elementary for many years.

2017 Risers

The Jason Lee PTA bought new risers for Jason Lee Elementary.

2017 Literacy

The Jason Lee PTA used scholastic dollars to buy every student at Jason Lee Elementary a book of their choice from the 2017 fall Scholastic Book Fair.

The Jason Lee PTA bought a book for every incoming Kindergartner at Jason Lee Elementary.

2016 Literacy

The Jason Lee PTA used scholastic dollars to buy every student at Jason Lee Elementary a book of their choice from the 2016 fall Scholastic Book Fair.

2014-2015 Outdoor Pavilion

Gale-Rew Construction spearheaded our Pavilion project with PTA Member extraordinaire, Sharon Nield. They helped us get affordable bids from contractors, donated their time and man hours to help us build our pavilion! Metalfab provided the metal at a super discount. American Rock Products donated all of the concrete. The kids enjoy having a shady spot to rest at recess. Thank you!

Smart boards for classrooms

PTA used scholastic dollars earned from the Scholastic Book Fairs to purchase smart boards from the scholastic store for each classroom. This happened over many years and book fairs.

2006-2007 Gym Floor Cougar

PTA, in cooperation with school administration, commissioned artist Jeff Rader to design a new cougar logo and paint the
logo at center court on the new gymnasium floor. Rader attended Jason Lee and was the art teacher for a time.

2006-2007 Electronic Reader Board

PTA purchased an electronic reader board for the new Jason Lee. The reader board incorporated the new mascot logo and new school colors. Once operational, the reader board became an effective communication tool for the school and PTA.

2005-2006 Literacy

For a second year, the focus area title was, “Literacy for Every Jason Lee Child.” Several literacy proposals were funded including the purchase of dictionaries and thesauruses for the 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades. PTA Granted literacy funds totaling $7,400 for the year.

2004-2005 Literacy

The focus area title was, “Literacy for Every Jason Lee Child.” Several literacy proposals were funded primarily for the purchase of books for the reading room, classrooms, and musical instruction. PTA Granted literacy funds totaling $8,000 for the year.

2002-2003 Update Library Collection

PTA Granted $9,000 for the purchase of new books to replace outdated titles. In addition,
book fair proceeds were taken in the form of books adding to the number of new titles for the library collection.

2001-2002 Music Program

PTA Granted funds for the purchase of marimbas for the Jaon Lee “Shake it Up” Marimba Ensemble. Many students have enjoyed learning to play as part of the “Shake it Up” team.

1999-2001 Technology

For two consecutive years the PTA focused on Technology at Jason Lee Elementary for the purpose of providing funds to create a student computer lab. Over the two year period, 30 computers were purchased to establish the initial lab. PTA annually provides funding for several replacement computers to help keep the technology current.