Please note that all of the funds raised by the PTA go into our general fund account. The majority of money collected, however, is used to pay for the specialists at Vieja Valley School. Those specialists currently include our Art, Music, Computer, Science and PE Teachers and their program expenses, as well as a significant portion of the school counselor. These teachers and programs are NOT paid for by the state! The remaining funds raised by the PTA fundraisers are used to keep the PTA operational and provide fun events for the children and their families. For more information, contact one of the board members.
eSCRIP/SCRIP:
Scrip is a way of raising money for Vieja Valley through local businesses, grocerty stores and national merchants; it does not cost you anything extra. Merchants contribute directly to the school’s PTA in exchange for your business. Popular gift cards are available during the year by visiting www.shopwithscrip.com setting up an account and entereing the Vieja Valley code LAF867D89845. You may also download a gift card order form here. You may pay for your Script card order by using the "donate" button above or by paying with PayPal on our website. Please indicate in the comment box that you are purchasing Scipt cards.
eScrip offers several wonderful and hassle-free ways for Vieja Valley families and friends to raise funds for our excellent programs! Register your Vons, Safeway, Albertsons and Ralphs grocery store club cards and a percentage of your purchases will be sent back to our school! You may register your credit/debit cards and shop with Lazy Acres, or visit the many merchants on eScript's "online mall". eScrip grocery store card registration forms are available in the school office or you may download one here. Check out www.escrip.com for additional opportunities.
Committee Chair: Marina King – marinaking@gmail.com
IMAGINE ANNUAL GIVING CAMPAIGN:
IMAGINE is Vieja Valley School’s Annual Giving Campaign. Each family will receive IMAGINE Campaign information with their first day packets. All donations are tax deductible.
We have calculated that it costs approximately $350 per student to maintain the ART, MUSIC, COMPUTER, SCIENCE and PE programs. We hope all parents will help support their student’s education at any level. If we can show that 100% of our families have participated, be it at $50, the full $350, or more, our school could become eligible for outside funding and grants. Families who contribute $1,000 or more get their name put up on the Imagine plaque at the school. Our children depend on you! Thank you!
Every class that has 100% participation by February 4th will win an EXTRA RECESS and ICE CREAM. We hope you can help your class win this special treat! Also, every family that contributes to Imagine by February 4th will be invited to the Imagine Appreciation Breakfast on February 15th before school, and you get to hang your ribbon on the rainbow. We hope to see you there!
Committee Chairs: Katy Gainor –kgainor@gmail.com and Paige Shields – paigebshields@gmail.com .
JOG-A-THON – FRIDAY, April 15th :
The Jog-A-Thon is back! This event is a great way to get our children moving and raise some money for Vieja Valley. This event will be held on Friday, April 15 during the school day. We need lots of help to make this event really special. We need lap counters, a first aid team, setup and cleanup teams, and sponsors for tshirst, water bottles and prizes. If you would like to help with event please contact Nicole Young at nicoledy@aol.com .
SPRING GALA – ‘LOVE BOAT’ Saturday, March 19th at the SB Maritime Museum: Auction List
Please keep checking our website to learn more about our Spring Gala. You do not want to miss this event! We need many volunteers to make this event special and successful. Please contact the committee chairs: Becca Pelto beccapelto@hotmail.com or Laura Kronen – lkronen@cox.net if you can volunteer time, sponsor the event or donate items for the silent auction.
TEACHERS' WISH LIST:
Each year our teachers make a list of items they would like to have for their classroom. The school district does not supply these items. Parents can purchase these items for their child's teacher. Volunteers collect money before and after school for one week at the beginning of the school year. The PTA sponsors this event. Contact Brigette Nydam nydam@cox.net if you can help or support these programs.