About us
Who we are and what we stand for
Leewood K-8 Center PTSA is a registered local unit of the Florida PTA and the Miami-Dade County Council PTA, and a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
Our Mission
To make every child’s potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all children.The National PTA mission, adopted by every local unit
Our Vision
A Leewood where every family has a way in, every teacher has what they need, and every student is known by name.Draft — board to approve
Fill-in: the vision statement is a draft written for Leewood. The board may prefer to adopt the Florida PTA vision verbatim instead. Either way it needs a vote before this page goes public.
Vice President II
Name needed
Vice President III
Name needed
Secretary
Name needed
Head Committee Chair
Kristen de Ubrizu
Email needed
Still needed here: Vice President II and III, the Secretary, an email for Kristen de Ubrizu, and Kristina Saliers's actual board title (listed as Board Member as a placeholder). No officer phone numbers go on this page -- Denise asked that hers not be made easy to find, and that is the right default for everyone. Confirm the spelling Margolesky, which matches her dadeschools address and the family name already in our roster data.
Where the money goes
What your dues fund
- Classroom suppliesLearning materials teachers would otherwise buy themselves.
- Teacher appreciationMeals, gifts and recognition through the school year.
- Family eventsFall festival, family nights and school-wide celebrations.
- Student recognitionAwards, certificates and end-of-year celebrations.
- School beautificationCampus projects that make Leewood a better place to spend the day.
- AdvocacyA seat at the table on the decisions that affect Leewood students.
Meetings
Every member is welcome
at every meeting
Fall
Thursday
September 3, 2026
6:30 PM
Kick off the year with us. Your voice matters.
Winter
Monday
January 11, 2027
8:45 AM
New year, new goals. Let’s keep the momentum going.
Spring
Wednesday
May 19, 2027
2:30 PM
Wrap up the year and celebrate together.
Additional support meetings for upcoming events are held in between. Dates to be announced.
Agendas post the week before. Minutes go to the Documents page after approval.
Meeting location needed