La Cañada Elementary School

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)

Welcome to the PTA! We're excited to have you join our vibrant community of parents, teachers, and students working together to support and enrich our school. Your involvement makes a real difference—whether through volunteering, attending events, or sharing ideas. Together, we create a stronger, more connected environment where every student can thrive.

Be a part of the team!

What is PTA?

The PTA (Parent Teacher Association) is a private, non-profit organization of parents, teachers, and community members who strive to better the lives of children. We are part of an association that is organized at the local, state, and national levels. By joining your local PTA, you are automatically a member of the state and national associations. The PTA is the largest child advocacy volunteer organization which speaks for the interest of all children and their safety, health, welfare, and education.

How does PTA support our school?

Our local PTA supports all of the students in our school. They reinforce and strengthen classroom studies by providing teachers with money for field trips and classroom materials. They also coordinate volunteers for library needs, teacher assistance, copying, and other office duties. They sponsor a variety of programs and projects including, but not limited to:

Back to School Night
Classroom Activities
Extras for Classrooms
Field Trips
Sports Equipment and Activities
Teacher/Staff Appreciation

La Cañada PTA

President: Bridget Paskett (Paskett.Bridget@lusd.org)

Treasurer: Kristen Dimock (Dimock.Kristen@lusd.org)

Secretary: Mecaela Salinas (Salinas.Mecaela@lusd.org)

Principal: Elizabeth Straukas

If you are interested in serving on the board in any of the above vacancies or simply wish to volunteer, please contact us at the emails listed above.