PTA Meeting Highlights – Thursday, March 4th
Library Update
Shelving along the back wall of the library has been installed, tables and chairs are due for delivery this week. Computers and flat screen monitors are being donated for the check out stations.
Read-A-Thon
The karaoke carnival for students that reached their reading and fundraising goals will be held on Thursday, March 18th after school & volunteers are needed to help run this event.
Art Class
The afterschool art class is having an art show on Saturday, March 27th at Zocolo. Sandra Petrequin is in the process of setting up a second session with Susan Deming for after spring break.
Movie Night, Friday, March 26th
The PTA has decided to host a movie night on March 26th at 6p, with proceeds going to the 5th grade for their outdoor adventure and field trip expenses. Volunteers are needed to help with thi event.
Honor Roll Awards Assembly
The PTA is hosting an honor roll awards assembly on March 31st at 10am to recognize students for academic excellence, academic growth, citizenship, perfect attendance, 100% homework, and reclassification (students that have been reclassified as proficient in English).
Budget Crisis
The education budget in the San Leandro school district has been cut an additional $2.7 to $3 million, on top of last year’s cut of $2.3 million. The PTA urges you to make your opinion on these budget cuts heard!
Upcoming Events
- DELAC is hosting a multicultural celebration the first or second Saturday in June and is asking each school to put together a booth celebrating a culture at their school. More details to come as they’re decided.
- Washington Elementary Yard Sale: Washington Elementary is planning a yard sale fundraiser for a Saturday in May (proposed date in May 22nd). Now is the time to start your spring cleaning and set aside your saleable donations such as books, games, clothes (clean and in good repair), electronics, household items, baby gear, etc. If you are interested in helping organize this event, contact Daniela Mantilla.
T-Shirts
The t-shirt samples have come back and they look fantastic! Marilyn Pluth will be placing the order and t-shirts should be delivered in a few weeks.
