Don’t forget that tonight is the Welcome Back Family Picnic! Have you wondered why we keep emphasizing community events? Here’s what one teacher told us: 

“Community building is really helpful for parents and students alike. So often, students who go to play together at a PTA event start playing together at recess and lunch. The kids overall feel more confident and happy at school after a [community] event. The community building is essential and beautiful.” - Ms. McGrogan, 1st grade teacher 

THIS WEEK’s HIGHLIGHTS:

• Welcome Back Family Picnic TONIGHT 5-7pm: Hope to see you there! Everyone’s favorite KONA ICE will be available for purchase, and we’ll have facepainting too!

• 1st PTA General Association Meeting 9/17, 7-8 pm on Zoom (register here).

• Agenda items: Principal’s Update, Upcoming Events, 2025-2026 PTA Budget, Questions and Feedback

• PTA Membership: Join PTA today! Popsicle contest ends in just ONE WEEK on Sept 19. Step-by-step instructions and Leaderboard for class Popsicle Contest below!

• MVEF Donation Request: Donate to MVEF today to partner in funding Music, Art, and Science programs. For more information on MVEF, see details below.

• *NEW!* Back To School Dance 9/25, 5-7:30pm: Our Valentine’s Dance was such a hit, we couldn’t wait to bring you another one!

• Principal’s Coffee 9/26

• Volunteering - Thanks to all who came to help at the library and Picture Day last week! Fill out this form to learn about ways to volunteer.

Read below for additional details…

PTA MEMBERSHIP and DONATION DRIVE (+ Popsicle Contest):

• *UPDATE* on PTA MEMBERSHIP DRIVE

  • Total PTA members: Currently at 243. Can you help us reach our goal of 300+ by joining today?!

  • TOP 5 Classrooms (by highest % of PTA members) with 1 week to go. It’s a tight race!!:
    

    1. Ms. Chesley (Kinder, Rm 2) - 68%

    2. Ms. McCullough (2nd grade, Rm 8) AND Mr. Mello (4th grade, Rm 15) - 65%

    3. Ms. Algieri (3rd grade, Rm 11) - 57%

    4. Ms. Robell (4th grade, Rm 14) - 55%

    5. Ms. Jolicoeur (TK-1st, Rm 22) - 53%
       

     

   

• How do I join?

For new members: 

• • Go to this link and click “Join with email”

  • Enter your name, email, and then create a password. Click “Sign up with Email”

  • For membership type, select “Parent/Guardian” or another appropriate option 

  • Check out with credit card. Membership is $12 (+$1 convenience fee).

To renew your membership:

• • Log into Totem with your email and password

  • Renew your membership

• How do I donate?

• Via Totem: When you become a member or renew your membership, you can add a donation

• Via employer giving portal (e.g. Benevity): Search for “Amy Imai Elementary PTA”, Tax ID:77-0492242, and don’t forget to request a match!

• Via check payable to “Amy Imai Elementary PTA”  

MVEF DONATION DRIVE: Click here to donate today. Any gift, no matter the size, makes a difference.

• What is MVEF? The Mountain View Educational Foundation (MVEF) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation led by parent volunteers to maintain and enhance the quality of academics and enrichment in the Mountain View Whisman School District (MVWSD).

• What does MVEF do? MVEF's goal is to bridge the gap between state funding and the actual cost of providing a well-rounded and comprehensive education for our children. 

• The school district provides the core necessities like teacher salaries, textbooks, and basic supplies.

• MVEF funds vital programs that make a big difference, like art & music (from CSMA), science programs (e.g. Living Classroom), smaller English class sizes, and support for sports and clubs.

*NEW!* BACK TO SCHOOL DANCE: Thu, September 25, 5-7:30pm
       

• SAVE THE DATE! The dance floor is calling your name! Get ready for the Back to School Dance—the perfect night to hang out with your besties, meet new friends, and dance until the music stops!

• RSVP HERE 

• Can you lend us a hand? Like all other events, we cannot make it happen without volunteers. We will be sending out sign-ups shortly for roles like set up, clean up, and managing food and favors.

• Q’s? Contact auction_02@imaipta.org [Kamal Naran]

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