Weekly Newsletter #16 - December 13, 2023

President's Corner

Join us at the "Meet the Board" event on Friday, December 15th at 8:00 AM in the MPR to learn more.

Engage with current board members who will share the ins and outs of each role.
Find the role best suited to your skills and interest.

It's not just an event; it's a chance to shape the future of the PTA board. Don't miss this exciting opportunity to play a role in our school's journey!

This spring marks our biggest fundraiser of the year, the school Jog-a-thon. In order for this event to be successful, we need volunteers to help. There is no experience necessary. Any help, big or small, will be greatly appreciated! Please review this form and indicate any areas you might be interested in helping.

Alderwood Talent Show sign up Deadline is this Friday, December 15th

Please remember to sign up your child for the Talent Show. Your child can participate by showcasing their favorite talent such as gymnastics, martial arts, singing, dancing, playing a musical instrument (piano is available), etc. The list is endless!

It's a wonderful opportunity for your child to go on stage and shine!

Tournament of Champion- Harvest Cup

Hope you had fun at Harvest Cup. Regardless of outcome, it was a great experience for those who have never player before and for those who have experience playing but getting to play with their classmates and school. On behalf of the Alderwood PTA, we hope you continue to play soccer and sign up for Harvest Cup again next year.

We would also like to congratulate our Boys 4th grade team for their awesome championship victory at Harvest Cup. They (along with all Harvest Cup winners) will be honored at half time on December 18th at the UHS Varsity Game vs Tustin High. All Harvest Cup participants are invited to attend and wear their Spirit Shirt. Please come out and cheer on the boys team at half time.

Flag Football: Winter Bowl Interest Form
Basketball: Hoops Classic Interest Form
Alderwood Spirit Shirt: Purchase Alderwood Spirit Wear Here

Alderwood's Reflections Winners

Congratulations to the following students for winning the 2023-2024 Reflections:

Edward Stevens - 2nd Grade Ms. Kuo - Dance Award of Excellence

Danila Ten - 1st Grade Ms. Montgomery - Film Prod. Award of Excellence

Neel Prem - 5th Grade Ms. Mulvany - Music Comp. Award of Excellence

Maddox Tsai - 6th Grade Mrs. Ozguz/Sinclair - Photography Award of Excellence

Sara Liang - 4th Grade Mrs. Edgar - Visual Arts Award of Excellence

Kira Liang - 2nd Grade Mrs. Ford - Visual Arts Award of Excellence

Arav Shah - 6th Grade Mrs. Mowers - Dance Award of Merit

Diana Ten - 4th Grade Mrs. Tomberlin - Film Prod. Award of Merit

Preston Tsai - 4th Grade Ms. Edgar - Visual Arts Award of Merit

Shyla Khabrani - 1st Grade Mrs. Flores/Marques - Visual Arts Award of Merit

Zander Ling - 4th Grade Ms. Bower - Visual Arts Honorary Mention

Claire Pau - 1st Grade Ms. Buckingham - Visual Arts Honorary Mention

Awards ceremony is slated for January 26, 2024 at 5PM in the MPR.

We are looking for volunteers to be part of the Nominating Committee for next year’s PTA Executive Board 2024-25.

The purpose of the Nominating Committee is to seek and identify qualified nominees for next year’s PTA Executive Board. Each year, some Board members will term out of their positions (PTA bylaws allow volunteers to serve a maximum of 2 years in the same position) so the committee will help fill those.

Volunteers are needed to ensure nominees represent a diverse range of talents, perspectives and experiences. Your role on Nominating Committee will include finding and interviewing potential candidates in January and February, and then recommending the new slate in March.

If you are interested in being a part of the Nominating Committee or if you have any questions, please email our Parliamentarian, Elizabeth Reilly, at parliamentarian@alderwoodpta.com.

Volunteer Spotlight - Holiday Boutique

Shoko Kadowaki relocated to California from Japan in 2013, having spent the years between the ages of 10 and 14 in the United States with her family.

Upon moving to Indiana during the fourth grade, Shoko faced the challenge of not understanding English. Fortunately, classmates' mothers would come to assist her with worksheets during class, fostering a sense of security and making her feel warmly embraced by the community. This impactful experience ignited Shoko's passion for volunteering.

In the present year, Shoko is thrilled to serve as the co-chair of the Holiday Boutique. This event offers students a distinctive shopping experience where they can select gifts for their loved ones and gain valuable lessons in budgeting.

Shoko aspires to create a joyful and memorable experience for students just before the holiday season!

Upcoming Meetings & Events

Friday, December 15

Jamba Juice After School

Monday, December 25

Winter Break (No School)

Tuesday, December 26

Winter Break (No School)

Wednesday, December 27

Winter Break (No School)

Thursday, December 28

Winter Break (No School)

Friday, December 29

Winter Break (No School)

Saturday, December 30

Winter Break (No School)

Sunday, December 31

Winter Break (No School)

Does Your Employer Match Your Donations?

Many companies offer to match their employees' donations including IBM, Johnson & Johnson, Microsoft and The Capital Group.

{Check here} to see if your company will match your gift to Alderwood.

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Become an Alderwood PTA Sponsor

Did you know that Alderwood PTA offers local businesses sponsorship opportunities at various levels? Sponsors make a major impact on our community through their support of PTA programs -- and they can qualify for benefits such as having a logo showcased on the school marquee and website, or hosting a booth at popular schoolwide PTA events. Plus, the sponsorship is tax-deductible!

Alderwood PTA offers a special discount to Alderwood parents for the entry-level Bronze Partnership -- a $250 sponsorship for just $100!

Visit {alderwoodpta.com/sponsor} to learn more and become a sponsor, or email sponsorship@alderwoodpta.com if you know a local business that might be interested.

SUBJECT: PTA Newsletter 12.13.23