PTA Focus: News from the Alisal Community

>>> Invention Convention and Family Science Night

Wed, Mar 28th

6:30pm, Alisal Multi-Purpose Room

The Invention Convention is around the corner! It will be March 28th here at Alisal. There are booklets available in the science room for the students interested to pick up. We also have project boards (for displaying their information) available free of charge to participating students while supplies last (also available for pick up in the science room).

The Invention Convention is designed to promote your child’s problem-solving and creative-thinking skills. Your child will be following a step-by-step process (in the booklet) to invent a new product or develop a new method for doing something. As your child begins the actual process of inventing, your continued interest and encouragement will be helpful. Discuss the progress he or she is making and any problems that are encountered. Remind your child that although inventors often experience failure along the way, they remain persistent and keep trying and thinking of new ideas to solve a problem.

Projects are due at school on Tuesday March 27th . The kids will be interviewed on Wednesday, March 28th at Alisal. That evening (the 28th ) will be our hands on science night provided by Sandia Labs and all the inventions will be on display for our families to enjoy.

If you have any questions or are interested in volunteering please contact kristen@cadeans.com

>>> PTA Executive Board Slate for 2012/13

Elections held March 14th, 7pm in the Alisal library

The following candidates have been nominated for the Alisal PTA Executive Board for the 2012-2013 school year. The election of next year’s board will occur at the PTA meeting to be held Wednesday, March 14th at 7pm in the Alisal library. All current Alisal PTA members are eligible to vote.

President: Mary Diligent
Secretary: Trina Spohr
Treasurer: Mark Naylor
Executive Vice-President: Lindsay Franco
VP of Ways and Means: Kim Martens
VP of Publicity: Jeff Dormer
VP of Membership: Denise Simmons
Financial Secretary: Che Zuniga
Auditor: OPEN
Historian: Kimi Cerniglia

Parliamentarian*: Katy Reilly (Position to be appointed by the President)

>>> Wine Raffle Tickets on Sale

Drawing held on March 3rd!

Wine Raffle tickets are now available for sale!

27 bottles of Premium Wines valued at approx. $750.

Tickets are $25 a piece with only 100 going to be sold!

Look before and after school this week at Alisal in the back and front of the school to purchase in advance. Winner will be drawn at the Crab Feed event March 3, 2003.

Need not be present to win. Winner notified that evening.

>>> 2012 Crab Feed Tickets Sold Out

More auction announcements coming soon!

Tickets for the 2012 Alisal Crab Feed and Silent Auction are sold out as of noon on Friday, Feb 3rd. Thanks for your generous support!

Look for announcements in the coming weeks about the auction catalog, the wine raffle, and more.

>>> Welcome Back!

Mon, Jan 9th

PTA Meeting Wednesday January 11th, 3pm in the Library

Dear Alisal Families,

Welcome Back!  Hopefully your break was filled with joy and memories.  With the start of the New Year the PTA wanted to share with you our accomplishments so far and our goals for the remainder of the year.

Fundraising

This year PTA has seen several successful fundraisers.  Fundraising is crucial in these times of financial uncertainty as the PTA is asked to help shoulder some of the financial burden left by State Budget.  And, as always, the PTA strives to provide educational support and family events for the Alisal community.

Our Jog-a-Thon was an unbelievable success…a day of fun, exercise and determination, all while raising an unprecedented amount of money.  Additionally, the fall catalog fundraiser was a success, as well.  These events, while close together, made it possible for us to meet our financial goals for the first part of the school year.

Family Events

To date, our year has been busy with over 15 non-fundraising events, including Walk-Through Registration, Jog-A-Thon, Carnival, Book Fair, Read-n-Feed, a free movie night, Coffees and Pizzas with the Principal and the December Gift Shop.

Financial Support for Alisal

Because of the outstanding fundraising and generous donations of the Alisal community, the PTA has been able to lend significant financial support to the school in a number of areas:

  • New equipment for the Science lab
  • Educational materials for indoor PE lessons
  • Securing an additional hour of Library and Computer Tech Services
  • Providing significant funds to allow the Barton Reading Program to get up and running at the school

Looking Forward

All students will again benefit from grade specific PTA sponsored assemblies, as well as two whole school assemblies.  For parents, look for Sydney Shepperd, parent educator and specialized kinesiologist, to deliver her two hour “Brain Gym” class as a Spring Event.

The PTA was asked to partner with the school to help run an Emergency Preparedness event.  There will be a whole school assembly and school wide drills.  There will also be behind the scenes updating supplies and plans. Additionally, families will have the chance to be educated in disaster preparedness, as well as an opportunity to purchase emergency supply kits.

Upcoming Events

  • March 3 – Crab Feed and Auction – This adult only night is a fun, casual event that not only raises a significant amount of money for our school, but lets parents connect and enjoy an evening out.
  • March 28 – Invention Convention and Science Night
  • Spring Book Fair
  • Multi-Cultural Faire assembly
  • Read Across America
  • Bingo

We continue to work hard to make Alisal the best it can be.  We value your thoughts and opinions in how to make this happen.  Join us at the next Association meeting on January 11th at 3pm in the library.

Sincerely yours,

Kristen Dean-President

and the Alisal PTA Executive Board 2011/2012

>>> Join us at Wednesday’s PTA Meeting

Wed, Nov 9th

PTA meeting at 7 p.m. in Alisal Library will also feature speaker Sydney Shepperd on the topic of discipline for high self-esteem.

Hello Alisal Parents,

This Wednesday’s Alisal PTA Association Meeting will feature a one-hour talk by Parent Educator Sydney Shepperd on “Disciplining for High Self-Esteem.” The meeting starts at 7 p.m. in the Alisal library and is open to all.

Sydney Shepperd, parent educator and specialized kinesiologist, has been teaching and working with families since 1987. In 1991, she began teaching her unique six-week Parenting on Purpose course in a local pediatrician’s office. Sydney has also instructed community-based classes for Pleasanton and Livermore Unified School Districts, addressing specific topics of interest for parents, children and seniors. She is a frequent public speaker, including twice presenting at the International Network for Children and Families National Parenting Conference, as well as for various corporations such as Clorox and the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory.”

Hope to see you there!

Kristen Dean
PTA Board President

>>> Message from the PTA President

Our fall fundraiser deadline has been extended; Family movie night this Friday; PTA Association Meeting next Wednesday.

Hello Alisal Families!

Our Fall Innisbrook catalog fundraiser is going on now. And good news! The order form deadline has been extended to Tuesday, Nov. 15, with orders still arriving in time for the holidays. There are some great gifts and wrapping paper in the catalog, so share the samples with friends, neighbors, coworkers and family. Alisal PTA receives a portion from the sale of each product ordered, so spread the word! It’s a great way to get a start on that holiday shopping while also giving to our school.

We have our first PTA-sponsored Family Movie Night coming up this Friday, Nov. 4. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the movie starts at 7 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room. The featured movie is Zookeeper – rated PG. Bring pillows and blankets. Snacks will be available for a nominal fee.

Finally, our next PTA Association meeting will be Wednesday, Nov. 9 at 7 p.m. in the library. Everyone is welcome!

Kristen Dean
Alisal PTA Board President

>>> Message from the PTA President

We have had a lot going on in October!

Hello Alisal Families!

The Jog‐a‐Thon was a HUGE success…we are still tallying numbers, but we are anticipating a record breaking event! We have started our Fall Fundraiser…Innisbrook Catalog and Mixed Bags! All items will be delivered in time for the holidays! Please consider some of the fantastic items for gifts‐‐‐holiday shopping while supporting our school! What could be better?

Red Ribbon Week starts next week…this is the Nation’s oldest and largest drug prevention program. PTA is proud to sponsor events all week at Alisal to help educate our children and keep them drug‐free! Look for your kids to bring home information on Drug Awareness…and be ready to talk to your kids and listen to what they’ve learned.

Friday is Alisal’s Fall Carnival! It will be a fun evening! All tickets can be purchased on site—this is a family fun event that PTA puts on for the sole purpose of having fun at Alisal. Premiering at Carnival will be our new School Store! Stop by the Spirit Wear table to purchase Alisal spirit wear! We have new items—water bottles, beanies, Christmas ornaments, plus more! We are fully stocked in all sizes and will be accepting cash, check or credit card. If you wanted a shirt at Walk Through but we were out, now’s your chance! If you haven’t ordered your yearbook yet, visit the yearbook table and do so before the prices go up!

Support our 5th Graders as they raise money to offset the cost of their Outdoor Ed trip. They will be holding a Haunted House—Alisal’s Haunted Farm, Performing Surgery on a Pumpkin and selling Candy Grams. All items are $1 each, cash only, no tickets. All proceeds go towards their Outdoor Ed Fund. The night will be filled with games, food and fun! So come on out and enjoy the evening! I hope to see you there!

Kristen Dean
President Alisal PTA
president@alisalpta.org

>>> Alisal PTA Fall Fundraiser

Fri, Oct 14th

Gift wrap fundraiser runs Oct. 14 through Nov. 1

The fall fundraiser is an integral part of raising money to help fund programs at Alisal and there are fun ways for the students to earn great prizes by selling a certain amount of items. You should have received the packet in your child’s backpack on Fri., Oct. 14. We are excited to be offering two different catalog companies, Innisbrook Wraps and Mixed Bags Designs.

>>> Turn in your Box Tops

Fri, Sep 30th

Bring in Your Box Tops by Friday

Remember to turn in your Box Tops and Labels for Education this Friday – it’s an easy way to help our school.  We will be having a drawing at the end of each month for those that turned in box tops or labels.  A student from each grade level will be given a certificate to redeem at Frozen Fridays.  Please label your submission with your child’s name, teacher and room number and turn them into to your teacher or the box in the front office.  Thank you for your participation!

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