Fundraising Update
Membership Drive — during the Fall PTA Membership and Funding Drive our goal is to raise $25,000 to help pay for field trips, classroom supplies and our library program.
Walkathon — the 1st annual Walkathon is scheduled for October 25, 2009 at the SOTA High School track. Money raised will pay for enrichment programs and maintaining our fabulous new PE program.
eScrip — Renew your Safeway cards before November 1, 2009.
You have to renew you Safeway cards every year! If you haven't joined eScrip, it only takes minutes, costs you nothing, and will help earn money for our school!
Renew your Safeway card by November 1, 2009:
1. Have your Safeway Club Card handy
2. Go to www.escrip.com
3. Click on "YES RENEW"
To join:
1. Go to www.escrip.com and click on "SIGN UP"
2. Follow the instructions to register your cards for
Group Name: Jefferson School PTA
Group ID: 5011738
3. Or, call eScrip at (800) 400-7878
If you're not sure how to sign up, stop by the office to use the computer or fill out an application.
Amazon — Don’t forget to use our Amazon shopping button! Buy on Amazon using the link on our website and Jefferson PTA gets money for every purchase at no charge to you. Bookmark the page and tell your friends and family to do the same!
Volunteer!
Studies have shown that parent involvement in their children's school has a direct effect on the child's academic performance. The PTA (Parent Teacher Association) is a volunteer organization run to help support the school. Even if you work, there are many ways you can get involved. Look at the list below and if you have questions or can volunteer, please contact
Xu Wang, PTA Vice President. Your volunteering will make a difference!
– Grant Writing
– Hospitality
– Potluck / Picnic
– Classroom Directory data entry
– School Tours
– School Fairs
– Traffic Coordination
– Afterschool Enrichment
ADA Update
The ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) upgrades at Jefferson are almost done! New bathrooms, new paint, new floors and a new elevator are just some of the improvements.
We are in the process of planning for the generous $125,000 grant we will receive to "green" the schoolyards. This will be a tremendous boost to our garden and gardening curriculum.
