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Dear Families,
Welcome to the 2026–2027 school year at David Lawrence Jr. K-8 Center!
On behalf of the PTSA Board, I am excited to welcome both our returning and new families. My name is Gisell Chao, and I am honored to be serving my second year as your PTSA President. I am grateful for the opportunity to continue working alongside our dedicated families, teachers, staff, and administration to support our students and strengthen our school community.
Over the past year, our PTSA has proudly sponsored programs, events, and initiatives that have enriched the educational experience for our students. As we begin a new school year, we look forward to building on those successes and creating even more opportunities for our children to learn, grow, and thrive.
We invite all families to become active participants in our school community. Whether you volunteer your time, attend events, share your talents, or support our fundraisers, your involvement makes a meaningful difference. Together, we can continue to provide valuable resources and memorable experiences for our students.
One of the best ways to stay informed and connected is by attending our general PTSA meetings. These meetings provide updates on school initiatives, upcoming events, fundraising efforts, and PTSA financials. We typically hold three general meetings each school year. Please follow us on Facebook and Instagram at David Lawrence Jr. K-8 PTSA for meeting dates, announcements, and volunteer opportunities.
To volunteer at our school, all individuals must register annually through Miami-Dade County Public Schools. Volunteer registration information can be found under the Parents tab on our school website at www.dljk8.net.
If you have not yet joined our PTSA, we encourage you to become a member. Membership rates are:
- $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.
As we begin this new school year, I remain committed to fostering a strong partnership between our families and school. Your ideas, feedback, and participation are invaluable, and I encourage you to get involved in whatever way works best for your family.
Thank you for your continued support and trust. I look forward to another amazing year together as we work toward our shared goal of making David Lawrence Jr. K-8 Center a positive, enriching, and memorable place for every student.
Thank you for your support,
Gisell Chao
2026–2027 PTSA President
Board Members
DLJK8 Officers 2026 – 2027
Date: May 13, 2026
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 2026-2027
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. .............................................................. Pascale Edouard
Vice President of Membership… .................................................................. Martha Pertuz
Vice President of Sponsorship… .................................................................Farrah Jackson
Vice President of Volunteers. ......................................................................... Sandra Ruiz
Vice President of Advocacy and Legislation. ...........................................….… Karina Lopez
Secretary. .........................................................................................Rachel San Giovanni
Treasurer. ...................................................................................................Sasha Wyroba
PLC Liaison…............................................................................................ Jennifer Poletto
