La Cañada Elementary PTA

Your Back-to-School Guide

Welcome to another great school year at La Cañada Elementary! We are so happy to welcome you to the LCE community.

This guide was created by the LCE PTA to help families get started, stay connected, and feel at home from the very beginning. For a more detailed "parent-to-parent" overview of common LCE terms, traditions, and helpful tips, view our full ABC Guide.

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Quick Start Checklist

Before the first day of school

We encourage every family to work through these steps to get started, stay connected, and feel prepared.

Stay Connected
fact_checkComplete Aeries Data Confirmation
chatDownload & activate ParentSquare
how_to_regCreate or update your LCEPTA.org account (including your student's grade info)
mailSubscribe to the Lion Times newsletter
event_repeatSubscribe to the PTA Calendar
Join the LCE PTA & Support LCE
groupsBecome an LCE PTA member for the 2026–2027 school year
favoriteMake your Annual Fund donation
volunteer_activismSign up to Volunteer
Get Ready for School
assignmentComplete your Family & Student Information Form
checklistReview your School Supply List
shopping_cart
Complete your Back-to-School order form
  • Order Lion Wear
  • Reserve a Yearbook
  • Reserve a Marquee Birthday message or Business Sponsorship
  • Order food for the BTS Picnic and other events
Before You Go
bookmarkBookmark important school & PTA websites
menu_bookReview the ABC Guide for helpful information to prepare for the school year
Handy Reference Sheets

Tap either sheet below to view a larger version.

Stay Connected — Your LCE Parent Hub. Aeries (Student Information System), ParentSquare (School Communication Platform), LCEPTA.org (LCE PTA Website), LCElions.net (LCE School Website), LCUSD.net (LCUSD District Website). Tap to view full size. zoom_in
Together, We Invest in Every Lion — Support LCE PTA. 1. Join PTA Membership. 2. Give to the LCE Annual Fund. 3. Partner: Event Sponsorships. Corporate Matching: LCE PTA Tax ID (EIN) 95-6205017. Tap to view full size. zoom_in
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Save the Dates

Mark your calendar

The first few months of the school year are packed with ways to connect. Here's what's ahead.

Save the Date — First PTA Meeting of the Year, Wednesday August 13th, 8:15 AM, LCE Cafeteria. Meet your Principal, meet your PTA Exec Board, vote on beginning of year business, be informed and get involved. zoom_in

First PTA Meeting of the Year

Wednesday, August 13, 2026 · 8:15 AM · LCE Cafeteria

Meet your Principal, meet your PTA Exec Board, and vote on beginning-of-year business. Be informed, get involved, and make a difference.

Back-to-School Picnic — Save the Date, Friday August 21st, 5:30–7 PM, food TBD. Join us for an evening of community, connection, and back-to-school fun on the LCE playground. zoom_in

Back-to-School Picnic

Friday, August 21, 2026 · 5:30 – 7:00 PM · LCE Playground

Our first Membership Event of the year! Meet teachers, staff, and administrators, reconnect with friends, and get to know other LCE families. Bring a picnic blanket or chairs — food orders available soon.

LCE PTA presents Dodgers Family Night, open to all La Cañada Elementary families, Saturday September 19th, 7:10 PM game time, Dodgers vs Giants, reserve level seating, pre-order tickets only, sales close Saturday September 6th. zoom_in

Dodgers Family Night

Saturday, September 19, 2026 · 7:10 PM · Dodger Stadium (Dodgers vs. Giants)

A membership event, not a fundraiser — join fellow LCE families for an evening of baseball, community, and school spirit. LCE families are seated together in the Reserve Level. Pre-order tickets only, no day-of-game sales — sales close Saturday, September 6.

Order tickets at lcepta.org

La Cañada Elementary PTA 38th Annual Halloween Haunt Boo Bash — Haunt, Auction, Community. Saturday October 24, 2026, 4–7 PM, La Cañada Elementary, 4540 Encinas Drive. Trick-or-Trunk experience, Glow Zone, DJ and dance party, food, treats, and more. zoom_in

38th Annual Halloween Haunt & Silent Auction

Saturday, October 24, 2026 · 4:00 – 7:00 PM · La Cañada Elementary

A spooktacular night of community, fun & tradition! Trick-or-Trunk experience, Glow Zone, DJ & dance party, and food & treats for everyone. Wear your costume and join the fun — the Haunt & Silent Auction helps support our school. Free and open to the public; more details to come.

For the full calendar of events, visit lcepta.org/calendar.

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Welcome to the LCE family!

Every membership, every donation, every volunteer hour — together, we create exceptional opportunities for every Lion.

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New Family?

See our New Family Guide

 

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