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Originally delivered on 4/23/2025 1:13 pm

SUBJECT: PTA Biweekly Newsletter #17 - 04.23.25

Biweekly Newsletter #17 - April 23, 2025
President's Corner

Dear Alderwood Families,

We are so excited to invite you to one of the most anticipated events of the year,  the Alderwood Carnival and Silent Auction! Get ready for a day full of fun, laughter, and community spirit.

A huge thank you to Ishita Gupta, who has worked so hard to bring the carnival to life, and to our incredible Silent Auction team led by Christine Byrd for putting together some of the best deals and experiences you won’t want to miss.

Buy your carnival wristbands and check out all the Silent Auction deals, using this link: http://alderwood25.givesmart.com


And that’s not all! The Book Fair is also coming up, another wonderful opportunity to foster a love of reading and support our classrooms. You can even donate to your child’s teacher or add funds to your child’s eWallet through Scholastic!

Visit our Book Fair homepage to learn more and get started with eWallet and online shopping: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/alderwoodelementaryschool 

We are a unique and special community, and it’s time to celebrate, one amazing event after another!

Regards,


Mahsheed Hosseini

Alderwood PTA President 2024-2025

president@alderwoodpta.com


“Your engagement guarantees our students’ success.”  

Spring Carnival

Get ready for an unforgettable evening at the Alderwood PTA Spring Carnival & Silent Auction! Join us on Friday, April 25th, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM for a night filled with fun and festivities! Experience the thrill of bounce houses, exciting games, delicious food trucks, and fantastic family activities.

Don't miss out—grab your kids' game wristbands in advance at the PTA tent during pick-up on Wednesday and Thursday or snag them online at our store:http://alderwood25.givesmart.com . On the day of the event, simply collect your wristbands in the MPR or purchase them at the event using cash, Venmo, or Zelle.

We also need awesome volunteers! Sign up for just a 45-minute shift, and you can enjoy all the carnival fun with your family while lending a hand. 

Sign up HERE:Spring Carnival Volunteer Sign Up

See you there!

Silent Auction - Now Live!

The Silent Auction offers discounted prices on over 140 items donated by some of the most popular businesses in our community

We've also got priceless Alderwood experiences including:

- Librarian for a Day   

- Administrator for a Day   

- Ride in Mr. David's Golf Cart   

- Make Morning Announcements   

- Artworks from your child's class   

- Kona Ice or In-N-Out parties for your child's class  

- Extra recess for your child's class  

- $5 ticket to Treats with Teachers – a donut party with your favorite teachers!  

Explore all this and more at alderwood25.givesmart.com!

It's almost Scholastic Book Fair time! From April 29- May 7, come experience the limitless possibilities with your kids. Every purchase benefits our school. 

https://www.scholastic.com/bf/alderwoodelementaryschool

Don't forget to set up your student's eWallet account for cashless, stress-less shopping. Friends and family can even contribute funds! 


We need volunteers each day the fair is open during recess, lunch and after school to help students make purchases. Sign up to work the book fair: Spring Book Fair Volunteer Signup

6th Grade Promotion Offers

Make your 6th-grade celebration even more special with our limited-time offers! We have colorful ribbon leis and beautiful orchid leis to bring fun and style to your day. Capture your memories with a quick photo session from a professional photographer. 


The PTA is collaborating with local vendors to ensure your promotion is amazing!

Visit: Alderwoodpta.com/promostore

Save the Dates
Upcoming PTA Meetings & Events
Friday, April 25
Spring Carnival / Silent Auction
Tuesday, April 29
Spring Book Fair
8:30a Coffee Chat with the Principal
Wednesday, April 30
Spring Book Fair
Thursday, May 1
Spring Book Fair
Friday, May 2
Spring Book Fair
Saturday, May 3
Spring Book Fair
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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