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Originally delivered on 10/23/2024 1:35 am

SUBJECT: PTA Biweekly Newsletter #5 - 10.23.24

Biweekly Newsletter #5 - October 23, 2024
President's Corner

Dear Alderwood Families,

As your PTA president, I’m reaching out with a heartfelt plea for your support. We have just 9 days left in our Fall Pledge Drive, and we need your help to reach our goal of $45,000! Once we achieve this goal, the entire school will celebrate with a fun family picnic.

This school year, the PTA needs to raise a total of $112,500 to fulfill all our commitments to support every student. The $45,000 we’re aiming for in the Fall Pledge represents only 40% of our overall goal for this school year. Your contributions are crucial to helping us achieve this target, and every donation will be spent on enhancing our programs for this school year.

You can make a donation online using this link www.alderwoodpta.com,  or you can pay by check or cash using the envelope we sent home. Please help us reach our goal! Your support truly makes a difference.

Current Status:

  • Goal is $45,000 for the family picnic. Total raised: $31,805 (about 70% of the Fall Pledge goal) from 149 families. If 350 families make a donation of  $38 each, we can make this celebration a reality!
  • Tax donation letters are available for donations greater than $75. 


Why Your Contribution Matters:

Every contribution is vital to maintaining the quality of our programs. If we don’t reach our goal, we may have to ask parents to contribute directly to each program to ensure they continue. Your support helps us avoid this situation and keeps our school thriving. Families who contribute at the Silver and Gold Tier will receive an invitation to a fun pirate-themed party, complete with a feast with our captain, Mrs. Cheshire! To make a donation, please visit: www.alderwoodpta.com


Where Your Donation Goes:

Your contributions support vital programs, including:

  • Educational field trips for all grades
  • Exciting assemblies and enrichment programs
  • Up to $550 toward classroom materials and supplies
  • Staff support for PE and guidance counseling

Thank you for being an essential part of the Alderwood community and for supporting our student’s education. Let’s show our children what we can achieve when we come together as a community!


Warm regards,


Mahsheed Hosseini  

Alderwood PTA President 2024-2025  

president@alderwoodpta.com  


“Your engagement guarantees our students’ success.


Fall Pledge

Every Contribution Counts! We appreciate any donation you can make. Families who contribute at the Gold and Silver Tier, your student(s) will receive an invitation to a special pirate-themed party, complete with a feast with our captain, Mrs. Cheshire!

Calling All 3rd to 6th Graders!

Is your child excited about playing soccer and representing Alderwood in the Irvine Tournament of Champions? This year's Harvest Cup will be held on December 6th and 7th.

If your child is interested and you’re available to help or coach, please complete the interest form by October 25th.

HARVEST CUP INTEREST FORM

Sports is a great way for your child to learn teamwork and develop social skills while being physically active.  What better way to do this than by practicing with their classmates and representing the school in a friendly tournament?  We want to encourage all skill levels, from beginners to experienced players, to join in the fun!

Please get in touch with TOC@alderwoodpta.com for any questions.

Cheer for Our Volleyball Team!

Saturday, October 26 @ Irvine HS

 5:00 PM vs Stonegate  Team Javid
 6:00 PM vs Vista Verde Team Mishra

Sunday, October 27 @ Irvine HS

  9:00 AM vs Stone Creek Team Javid
11:00 AM vs Westpark  Team Mishra

If the teams keep winning, there may be additional games at 1 pm, 3 pm, and 5 pm on Sunday! 

Spiritwear Delivery

The following items will be sent home with your child on Friday, October 25th

  • Pre-ordered spiritwear
  • Gold Pledge - Limited-edition Alderwood T-shirt
  • Gold and Silver Pledge - Alderwood tote bag 

Please remember to check your student’s backpack!

Membership Classroom Contest

Become a member and help your class win a fun party! The contest will end on October 31st, so we hope to see many more families join in the next week! 

Family Photo Session

Take advantage of a $50 family photo session with a local photographer.

November 9th  : Quail Hill Trail

November 23rd: Jeffrey Open Space Trail

Contact Jennifer Ramos: jen@image32photograhy.com to book your session today!"

Upcoming PTA Meetings & Events
Friday, October 25
Family Fun Night
Saturday, October 26
Volley Fest
Sunday, October 27
Volley Fest
Monday, October 28
8:30a Coffee Chat with the Principal
Friday, November 1
Fun Friday Fundraiser!
Monday, November 11
Gratitude Challenge
Tuesday, November 12
Gratitude Challenge
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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