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Lafayette Fun Run & 5K – Sunday, September 17, 2017
Come join us for a fun, timed 5k Run/Walk on September 17, 2017, and support a nationally-recognized San Francisco public elementary school! Our fast, flat course runs through Golden Gate Park down John F Kennedy Dr. and all proceeds benefit Lafayette Elementary School. Cheer on our students as they participate in a pledge run/walk-a-thon. This upcoming school year, we are specifically raising money to support our school’s high caliber of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics) academic excellence by paying for our technology teacher, outdoor science teacher, and online technology programs.
PTA Association Meeting SUMMARY: April 12, 2017
Lafayette Elementary School – PTA Association Meeting SUMMARY from April 12, 2017
Family Movie Night Reminder: Saturday, April 29th (Arrive at 7pm)
Thank You to everyone who donated to this year’s Annual Give Campaign (AGC). It was our most successful campaign to date in both amount raised and participation rate! In gratitude, Lafayette PTA’s AGC is hosting a Family Movie Night featuring the movie SING!
PTA Association Meeting Summary: March 8, 2017
PTA Association Meeting SUMMARY: March 8, 2017 RECOGNITIONS – THANK YOU! Kate for Spell-a-thon MaryAnne and Tamara for Multicultural Week Craig, Tamara and Pam for their work on the Nominating Committee Barbara, Amy and the entire school musical team Karla and Mary for their work on the yearbook Liz, Matt, and Gwendolyn for making the Annual Give Campaign such a huge success GUEST SPEAKER Mechele Pruitt with Parents Place (www.parentsplaceonline.org) gave a presentation on bullying The presentation covered various types of bullying, how to support children who are involved in a bullying situation and ways to work with your school to address the issue FINANCIAL REPORT Covered the period from January 1, 2017 – February 28, 2017 Income received for this period was from the Annual Give Campaign, Spell-a-thon and yearbook sales. Expenses included the librarian grant and the Education Outside program COMMITTEE UPDATES Membership 411 members Spring contest ends March 22 Current leaders: K: Iwaszewicz, 1st grade: Chue, 2nd grade: McClain, 3rd grade: Steinberg, 4th grade: Brook, 5th grade: Welsh Annual Give Campaign raised a total of $106,500 to date We are at 97% of our $110,000.00 goal Spell-a-thon raised a total of $10,600.00 Spring Musical Wednesday, March 22 at 9am and 6:30pm Thursday, March 23 at 6:30pm Friday, March 24 at 9am and 6:30pm Performances will be held on the following days Sing-A-Long Will take place at Balboa Theater on April 15th Ticket cost is $10 each Doors open at 6:30pm Raffle winners will be announced during the pre-show We are still in need of community experiences. If you would like to contribute please contact Verndean Tortorelli...
Annual Give Campaign — We Met (Exceeded) Our Goal!
Thank you to everyone who has donated to this year’s Annual Give Campaign (AGC). We have raised $115K, which is $5K above our year goal of $110,000. And more importantly, we had the highest percent of community participation that we have ever reached! We couldn’t have met our goal without your help. Every donation counted and all donations were significant! We look forward to celebrating this tremendous achievement as a community in April at our Movie Night!!
Spring Raffle Starts Tomorrow (March 14th)
The spring raffle starts 3/14/17 and the last day to turn in paper tickets is on 4/12/17. Winners will be announced at the Singing In the Rain Sing-a-long Movie Night on April 15th. Be sure to check out this year’s new offering of being able to sell raffle tickets online and accept credit card payments for raffle ticket sales.
Lafayette “Singing In the Rain” Sing-a-Long Movie Night at the Balboa Theater
On April 15th we will have our 1st Annual Lafayette Sing-a-Long Movie Night at the Balboa Theater. It begins at 6:30 and we will be showing Singing In the Rain! We are excited for this community event that will tie in the excitement from the school play and be one of our major PTA fundraisers with the inclusion of the Spring Raffle and Community Experiences. We hope to see you out there in support of our Lafayette students and community.
Annual Give Campaign Update: $106,500 Raised (Almost At Our Goal)
Thank you to everyone who has already donated to this year’s Annual Give Campaign (AGC). We have raised $106,500 and have just $3K left to reach our year goal of $110,000. Reaching our goal allows us to continue to support our children’s educational experience at Lafayette. We can’t get there without your help. Every donation counts and is significant in this home stretch. Donate to the AGC by March 31st and we can all celebrate as a community with a Movie Night in...
Annual Give Campaign (AGC) Update
The Annual Give Committee is doing another push to drive additional donations for the school year. This will help to secure some of the important programs the PTA funds including but not limited to Teacher stipends for field trips, Technology program, Art in Action/Art in Residence Programs, School Play, Field Day, Autumn Carnival and Outdoor Science Education.
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