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Originally delivered on 2/5/2025 12:58 pm

SUBJECT: PTA Biweekly Newsletter #12 - 02.05.25

Biweekly Newsletter #12 - February 5, 2025
President's Corner

Dear Alderwood Families,

I want to say a big “thank you” to everyone who has helped make this school year so special so far. On behalf of the PTA, I truly appreciate all your support for our school’s events and programs.


Winter Bowl:

A huge thank you to all the students who took part in the Winter Bowl. We are so proud of you! We also want to thank the parents who helped coach our teams. Your time and effort are very important to our community. A special thank you to Alexander Hsu, who plays on the Uni High School football team. Alexander, your help with the younger players means a lot to us. We are very grateful for your support! Special thanks to Steve Tsai for leading the Tournament of Champions. Your energy and help made this event a big success! We also want to thank the following parents who coached our teams:

  • Boys 3rd: Fred and Alexander Hsu

  • Boys 4th: John Van Dyke

  • Boys 5th: Josh Hiller

  • Boys 6th: TJ Pham

  • Girls 3/4th: Firas Shbeeb

  • Girls 5/6th: Todd Anderson


Talent Show:

I want to thank Nisha Ganatra, our Talent Show Chair, for organizing such an amazing event. Special thanks to Shoko Kadowaki, who helped behind the scenes, and to Army Abiera, our Talent Show Director. You all helped make the Talent Show a huge success, and we are so thankful for your hard work!

We also want to thank all the volunteers and parents who helped with the Talent Show, TOC, and other events. Without your help, these events wouldn’t be possible!

Generous Contribution:

Thanks to your generous donations, we have sent $20,000 to the school. This is part of our promise to fund for our important programs such as field trips.


We missed you at the general meeting, but we had a great talk with Officer Gramer, who shared important information about school safety.

Upcoming Events:

Also, don’t forget that the Jog-A-Thon kickoff is this Thursday! Our goal is to raise $80,000. Together, we can reach this goal and make Alderwood an even better place for our children to learn and grow. Thank you again for all your time, support, and generosity. Together, we are making Alderwood a special place. I am so proud to be part of this wonderful community!


Regards,


Mahsheed Hosseini

Alderwood PTA President 2024-2025

president@alderwoodpta.com


“Your engagement guarantees our students’ success.”  

Hoops Classic

Calling All 3rd to 6th Graders!

Is your child excited about playing basketball and representing Alderwood in the Irvine Tournament of Champions? This year's Hoops Classic will be held on March 14th-16th.

If your child is interested and you can help or coach, please complete the interest form by February 7th.

Interest Form  

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.

IPSF Musical - Shrek The Musical JR.

Parent information meeting on February 11th from 7 pm via Zoom.

A link to the meeting is found here: Alderwood Musical 2025

The website also contains Audition information, a tentative rehearsal calendar, Music tracks, volunteer information, and much more. Please check back often for updated information.

Please Do Not Miss The Run Club Meeting! 

This is the last chance to meet with the Run Club Chair, Richard House, and get all your questions answered! Whether you're curious about how the club works or need specific details, don't miss this opportunity to get the answers you need.

When: Monday, February 10th at 5 pm.
Where: MPR

To Learn More About the Run Club Before Attending, Visit Our Website: Alderwood PTA Run Club

Winter Bowl 2025

Congratulations to all the players, coaches, and parents on a very successful Winter Bowl!

The 4th-grade Boys team won the championship, the 5th-grade Boys reached the semifinals, and the 6th-grade Boys reached the finals. The 3rd/4th-grade Girls team also won the tournament, and the 5th/6th-grade Girls competed in the finals.

Please send your pictures for the above events to yearbook@alderwoodpta.com to include your memories in our yearbook.

Please check the information from University High Football for 5th and 6th grade boys interested in playing football. 

We had a sold-out Talent Show. Bravo! to all the performers and volunteers!

Irvine Junior Games

Please check the website below for 4th- 6th grade students interested in participating.

https://irvinechildrensfund.org/irvine-junior-games/

Upcoming PTA Meetings & Events
Wednesday, February 5
6:00p Boys' Night
Thursday, February 6
Jog-a-thon Kick off
Friday, February 21
Fun Friday Fundraiser!
8:30a Coffee Chat with the Principal
Friday, March 7
Fun Friday Fundraiser!
Wednesday, March 12
Jog-a-thon
Friday, March 21
Fun Friday Fundraiser!
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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