We sincerely thank the incredible volunteers who generously donated their time and energy, making our Jog-A-Thon a remarkable success! Your abundant dedication is more than just appreciated; it's shaping a brighter future for all our students. As Elizabeth Andrew wisely said, "Volunteers do not necessarily have the time; they just have the heart."

Thanks to your dedication, we've already raised an impressive $76,135! This is an incredible achievement, and it's the perfect time to amplify our efforts. Your generosity has been nothing short of phenomenal, and together, we can make 2024 a year filled with achievements and community happiness for all our students. We are delighted to announce a remarkable achievement that fills us with pride. Today, you will get an envelope revealing the number of laps your child ran yesterday. This is a testament to their outstanding effort, determination, and commitment to positively impacting their physical well-being, representing our school community's unity and accomplishment. We are so proud of them for reaching this remarkable milestone as we recognize and applaud each child's dedication to the Jog-A-Thon!

As we approach the final weeks leading up to our prize assembly, please take a moment to explore our prizes. Let's continue this journey together! Be a crucial part of our fantastic Jog-A-Thon by contributing today! Utilize this link to make your pledge and check the complete list of prizes on: https://www.pledgestar.com/alderwood/ 

Please note that the cutoff day for contributions is Friday, March 22nd. Your generosity has the power to ignite additional rewards and smiles. Thank you for considering this opportunity to enhance the joy of our students. Your involvement is truly valued!

The Alderwood PTA Election for the 2024-2025 Executive Board will take place on Tuesday, March 26, 2024. The Nominating Committee has proposed the following slate:

Sign up your future star for Alderwood Elementary’s production of “The Little Mermaid Jr”! It’s a great way to make friends and build confidence. Enrollment is open now.

You can find more information on the musical’s website: https://bit.ly/AW24Audition

Have questions? Email Armi at: irvinetheatreco@gmail.com

Please note there will be a direct conflict for students that plan to participate in the The Little Mermaid Musical. Spring ACE classes will be for an hour after school on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 4/15-5/24. Musical rehearsals will also be Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays after school until about 5pm from 3/26-5/18.

The annual track-and-field event is open to Irvine Unified School District students in grades 4 through 8, and is a key fundraising effort for the Irvine Children’s Fund, which provides scholarships for before- and after-school child care to low-income working families in the school district. 

For additional info, visit: https://irvinechildrensfund.org/irvine-junior-games/

Irvine Parent Education Program (IPEP) 

March 2024 Workshops Invitation

We have many great workshops and presentations set up for the parents/ caregivers of Irvine students. Below you will find the links to our workshops and other district wide parent/guardian presentations for the month of March.  

Irvine Parent Education Programs (IPEP) are FREE seminars and educational workshops offered to Irvine parents/caregivers throughout the school year. Our goal is to empower parents/guardians with the skills and strategies necessary to become active participants in their student’s education. 

We invite you to register for one or more of the IPEP Parent Workshops.

If you have any questions please contact Kim Bates, Coordinator or Family Outreach and Student Engagement, at kimbates@iusd.org or (949)936-5283.

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.