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Originally delivered on 9/25/2024 6:32 am

SUBJECT: PTA Biweekly Newsletter #3 - 09.25.24

Biweekly Newsletter #3 - September 25, 2024
President's Corner

Dear Alderwood Families,

We are currently in the 4th week of our fall pledge drive, and we’re incredibly grateful for your participation! 

So far, we’ve raised $18,280. Without your participation, we cannot achieve our goals, and it would be unfortunate to cancel any field trips or future events that directly impact our students.

We’ve already sent envelopes home so you can make your contribution. Alternatively, you can use this link: Fall Pledge to make a donation now and help us to fund our future programs. 


Do you know that Irvine ranks low in state funding compared to other districts in California?

That’s why we need each and every one of you to participate. Every contribution, no matter how small, makes a difference.Can you be the parent who donates now to help us succeed? 


Warm regards,


Mahsheed Hosseini  

Alderwood PTA President 2024-2025  

president@alderwoodpta.com  


“Your engagement guarantees our students’ success.

Join the Fall Pledge and Unlock Alderwood's Treasure!

Set Sail on a Pirate's Adventure!

Ahoy, Alderwood Buccaneers! The Fall Pledge is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact on our school community and guarantee a special school year for every student! Your contribution, whether large or small, directly funds vital programs like field trips and additional PE instruction. Help us reach our goals: 

Goal: $45,000

  • The whole school gets to enjoy a fun family picnic!

To Reach Our Goal: 

  • Amount Needed: $26,720

  • Families Needed:98 families contributing $275 each



Mega Goal: $60,000

  • We’ll host a magical movie night under the stars at Alderwood!

To Reach Our Mega Goal: 

  • Amount Needed: $41,720

  • Families Needed:151 families contributing $275 each




Here's How You Can Contribute: Donation Tiers

FALL PLEDGE GOLD - $450

  • Supports two parents’ PTA memberships ($35)

  • Contributes to teacher/staff appreciation ($40)

  • Invitation to Reward Party

  • Alderwood tote bag

  • Limited-edition Alderwood T-shirt

FALL PLEDGE SILVER - $275

  • Supports one parent’s PTA membership ($25)

  • Contributes to teacher/staff appreciation ($40)

  • Invitation to Reward Party

  • Alderwood tote bag

FALL PLEDGE BRONZE - $125

  • Supports one parent’s PTA membership ($25)

  • Contributes to teacher/staff appreciation ($40)

International Night

We are so proud to share our annual international night this Friday, September 27, 2024!  Our wonderful volunteers have put together an amazing event for our community and our PTA couldn’t be more excited to share this event with our families!  

To attend the event, please purchase wristbands through our PTA store. They are just $5 each!  Please note that this is not a fundraising event and your purchase will go towards the cost of the event itself.  You can pre-purchase until 9/26. 

Please come and enjoy our children’s performances and exciting entertainment and participate in the Taste of Nations!  We can’t wait to celebrate our diversity with the community!

We are just 60 members away from hitting our September membership goal of 300 members! If you haven't joined the PTA yet, now is the perfect time! 

To join the PTA, visit AlderwoodPTA.com/joinpta

Create an account, update your family/student information, and pay the annual membership fee ($25 for 1 parent, $35 for 2 parents). 

Submit Your Photo

Please send in your pictures for the following events no later than September 28, 2024:

- First Day of School

- Fall Book Fair

- Welcome Back Family Picnic

Please include the event name and your child’s teacher’s name in the subject line and send to yearbook@alderwoodpta.com.


Reflections Arts Program

All students are invited to participate and submit original artwork in one of six areas. A Special Artist Division is also available, an option for students with disabilities who receive services under IDEA or ADA.

Submit your entries online by October 18th.

To learn more, visit: AlderwoodPTA.com/reflections

Upcoming PTA Meetings & Events
Thursday, September 26
8:30a PTA Meeting
Friday, September 27
International Night
Friday, October 4
Fun Friday Fundraiser!
Monday, October 14
Staff Development Day (No School)
Tuesday, October 15
Fall Conference (No School)
Friday, October 18
Fun Friday Fundraiser!
Friday, October 25
Family Fun Night
Volunteering Information

Are you interested in volunteering at our school? Here are the necessary steps to become an approved IUSD volunteer:

  1. Fill out the online volunteer application. Click here for the online application

  2. After completing the online application, contact the front office to get more information about completing the screening process.

  3. Once the screening is complete, you will be an approved volunteer for this school year. All volunteers will be required to reapply at the start of each school year.

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.


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