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.
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:
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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!
Contact Mary Diligent at djd22@aol.com.
Lunch Running Club
Alisal Running Club still needs volunteers for an hour between 11:30 a.m – 12:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays to help students count and record the number of laps completed during the lunch recess. Students will be given a necklace on which they will collect charms to show how many miles they have run throughout the year. This is a fun way to see your kids at lunch and to be a part of a great program that promotes exercise.
Read and Feed Volunteers Needed!
To support the fall Book Fair, we will be serving a Read and Feed pasta dinner from 6:00-7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 11. We need volunteers to cook pasta, help set up for the event and to help with the clean up! It would be great if we could have at least five volunteers for each shift and ten people to help cook pasta and deliver to the school by 5:30 the evening of the event.
3rd Annual PTA Jog -A-Thon
Alisal Bears on the Move – Friday, October 14, 2011
Volunteer today and have fun as our students run to raise funds for our school! The Jog-a-Thon needs volunteers throughout the day to ensure a smooth running event for our students. Jobs include …
3 p.m., Alisal Library, childcare available
Join us tomorrow at 3 p.m. in the Alisal library for our first PTA Association meeting of the school year. Babysitting will be provided nearby in room 14. We’ll be discussing the annual budget, which PTA members must vote on, fundraising and event planning for the year. All are welcome but only PTA members can vote. If you aren’t a member, please come and see what we’re about.
8am-12pm and 1pm-5pm, Alisal Multi-Purpose Room
Alisal Walk-Through Registration is scheduled for Tuesday, August 16th from 8am-12pm and 1pm-5pm. The event provides a streamlined venue for completing paperwork requirements for the coming school year, learning about PTA and school activities, and receiving class assignments.
To prepare, please review the following forms provided by Alisal, print and sign the three signature pages, and pick up your registration packet in the Alisal office on Fri, August 12 or Mon, August 15. Bring your signed forms and proof of residency to Walk-Through Registration to receive your class assignments. Thanks!
Items to Read and Save:
Items to Print and Sign:
Questions? Email the registration coordinator at membership@alisalpta.org or call the school directly after August 10th at 925-426-4200.