Thursday, August 21, 2025

The Collaborative Thursday Three is your weekly snapshot of community updates, our impact, and moments of gratitude and celebration.

Each newsletter starts with a handy TL;DR that pulls in the most important announcements from across our channels so you’re always in the loop.

✅ 39 Days of Giving: Wondering where donations go? [Watch here] 
👉 Donate time or treasure [HERE]

✅ Fri., Aug. 22 — Coffee with Design Facilitators, Showcase @ 9:15 a.m.

✅ 📸 Picture Day: Wed., Aug. 27 | Makeups: Sept. 11

✅ Coffee with Collab President David Israel 
Stop by Mostra in 4S to chat, ask questions, and connect! 
📅 Wed, Aug. 27, 8:30 – 10 a.m. (approx) 

✅ Class Ambassadors Still Needed: 
[Sign Up Here]

✅ Volunteer Clearance — Start your TB assessment now to be ready for PUSD’s new volunteer approval system launch (mid-Sept).
[More info]

✅ After-school programs on campus
Magi Kids Robotics Lab, and Fit Kids America (outside providers) will be offering after-school activities on our campus starting in Sept.. Options include robotics/coding, dance, chess, sports, and more. [Info flyers attached]

✅ Free Little Art Gallery — Thank you, Ms. Eveleth! 
[See photos below]

✅ Counseling Survey:
Share feedback in this [quick survey]

✅ Student Enrichment Updates:
Volunteer roles open: Service39 Lead + Enrichment Chair.
Enrichment Fair is on Sept. 10.

✅ Back-to-Campus Nights (Parents only):
Grades 4–8 on Sept. 3 | TK–3 on Sept. 4

…Read on for the full story!

Hey there. Me again. Collaborative President, David Israel.

Thank you to everyone who came to our Collaborative Board meeting on Monday. Two things from me this week: 

1. Please donate to 39 Days of Giving.
   (Donate here!)
   On Tuesday, we shared a Konstella video on why 39 Days of Giving matters. We’ve re-shared it here in case you missed it. In it, you’ll hear how your generosity funds Impact Teachers, a Music Assistant, classroom supplies, events, and more — all of the things that allow D39C and our designers to grow and thrive. And new this year: once you donate, we’ll take you off the email list!

2. Join me for coffee next Wed., Aug. 27, at Mostra Coffee (4S) from 8:30 a.m. to approx. 10 a.m. Stop by to say hi, chat about anything Collab or D39C related, or whatever else is on your mind. Hope to meet you there!

With appreciation,
- David

Planning to volunteer
on campus this year?

PUSD is moving to a more easy and efficient volunteer clearance system. While the new process launches mid-September, please start your TB assessment now so you’re ready when the system goes live. [More info here]

Class Ambassadors Still Needed!

👉 Interested? [Fill out this form]

We’re still looking for parents to step in as Class Ambassadors. This role helps support our LEDs and designers while making a direct impact in your child’s learning space.

Collab Office Hours
 

Meet Collaborative President David Israel at Mostra Coffee in 4S, and other members of the Collab. Stop by to chat, connect, and ask questions!

Volunteer Needed:
Lead Service39 Club

We’re seeking a Service39 Club Leader to continue this special tradition at D39C.

Service39 brings families together in hands-on projects that show our designers the power of giving time to make a difference. Past activities have included beach and park cleanups, food drives, holiday giving programs, and more.

👉 Interested? Contact service39@design39collaborative.org.

Step Into the Role: 
Student Enrichment Chair

Love the clubs and enrichment that make D39C special? We’re looking for a Student Enrichment Chair to join the Collaborative board and help guide these programs. In this role, you’ll partner with parents and LEDs to support the clubs and activities that bring our designers’ passions to life.

👉 Interested? Email Director of Student Enrichment & Parent Volunteers,
Divya Murugesan, at Divya@Design39Collaborative.org.

Mark your calendars for Sept. 10 and stroll through our Student Enrichment Fair.

💙 Donate Today
[Click here to give]

View our Funding Goals & Budget HERE

We’re now one week into 39 Days of Giving and already at 8.5% of our $330,000 goal.
Thank you to everyone who has contributed so far!

Wondering where donations go?
Watch the video linked above to see how your support fills budget gaps and provides opportunities that directly impact our designers every day.

Our goal is 100% family participation, whether through a
gift of 👉 treasure or a 👉 gift of time. 

Prefer to save fees?
Drop off a check at the Welcome Center (payable to The D39C Collaborative).
Please include your designer’s name(s) in the memo line.

 A Heartfelt Thank You
to Ms. Eveleth

We are so grateful to Kelly Eveleth, our Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA TOSA), for bringing the Free Little Art Gallery to life in front of our campus. This special installation is a joyful reminder to make art, take art, leave art and love art.

It’s already been wonderful to see so many of you pause, admire, and even contribute. The gallery is not just an installation — it’s a celebration of creativity and community, and we’re lucky to have it here at D39C.