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Dear Families,
Welcome to David Lawrence Jr. K-8 Center! On behalf of the PTSA Board, I’d like to extend a warm welcome to all of you. My name is Gisell Chao, and I am honored to serve as your 2025–2026 PTSA President.
We’re excited to partner with you and your children as we continue to support and sponsor programs and events that enrich our school community. To make this school year a success, we need your support! Whether through volunteering your time, sharing your talents, or contributing resources, your involvement makes a difference.
We invite all families to be active participants in their child’s school life. One way to get involved is by attending our general PTSA meetings. These meetings are a great opportunity to stay informed about important issues, upcoming events, fundraisers, and PTSA financials. We typically hold three general meetings each school year—please follow us on Facebook and Instagram at "David Lawrence Jr. K8 PTSA" for dates and details.
In order to volunteer, all individuals must register annually through Miami-Dade County Public Schools. Volunteer registration information can be found under the Parents tab on the school website, www.dljk8.net
If you haven’t already, we encourage you to join our PTSA! Membership is:
- $5.00 per student
- $10.00 per parent/teacher
- $20.00 for a family (2 adults + 2 students)
You can join by clicking the MemberHub link
In closing, we share a common goal: to make this school year a positive, enriching, and memorable experience for all of our students. Your ideas, feedback, and participation are essential to our work. Please don’t hesitate to reach out, we’re here to support you and your children every step of the way.
Welcome back! We look forward to seeing you soon.
Warm regards,
Gisell Chao
2025–2026 PTSA President
DLJK8 Officers 2025 – 2026
Date: June 4, 2025
To: All DLJK8 PTSA MEMBERS
All DLJK8 PTSA Executive Board Members
From: Grettel Thompson, Chair
Nominating Committee
DLJK8 PTSA
Re: DLJK8 PTSA 2025-2026 Executive Board and Open Position
At the General Meeting, the Nominating Committee held the elections for the 2025-2026
Executive Board Officers of the David Lawrence Jr. K-8 PTSA. Please help me in
congratulating our newly elected board.
President. ................................................................................................ Gisell Chao
Executive Vice President. ..................................................................... Lark Bolten
Vice President of Fundraising. ........................................................... Grettel Thompson
Vice President of Programming. ........................................................ Victoria Delgado
Vice President of Membership… ....................................................... Jeanette Diaz
Vice President of Sponsorship… ........................................................ Sasha Wyroba
Vice President of Volunteers. ............................................................. Vanessa Ortiz
Vice President of Advocacy and Legislation. .................................. Karina Lopez
Secretary. ................................................................................................. Rachel San Giovanni
Treasurer. ................................................................................................ Robin Tisdahl
PLC Liaison…........................................................................................... VACANT
We are actively seeking applicants for the position of PLC Liaison. Should you be interested
in nominating yourself or someone else, please contact thompson_g@dadeschools.net
The Council bylaws, Article VI - Officers and their Election, provide that only members of
DLJK8 PTSA in good standing (membership dues paid) shall be eligible to hold office or
serve on a Committee. In addition, only members of a local unit whose dues have been
received by Council at least thirty (30) days prior to the election meeting may vote in the
annual election of officers.
If you are interested in any of the vacant positions, please contact the Nominating
Committee Chair at thompson_g@dadeschools.net immediately.
Thank you!