Post on 02-Jul-2015
San Jose HG MagnetBooster Club
September 2011 Kickoff Meeting
Who is the Booster Club?
You are!
Our Mission
Enhance and enrich public school education for our children
Pool our resources and abilities to support teacher programs
Be advocates for the needs of highly gifted students
Programs Booster Families Support
Enrichment Classes
Extra PE
Lego Robotics
Shakespeare
Yoga
Forensic Science
Opera
Dance & Choreography
. . . And Much More
Field Trips
Curriculum Enhancement
Classroom supplies
IT Support, computer supplies
Social Activities
Parents Enhancing Curriculum
Share an expertise or hobby that relates to curriculumor bring in guest experts
Physical Education
1 hour of PE every Thursday with beloved YMCA Coach Rey
(in addition to alternate Tuesdays)
Opera
For 4th and 5th grades
From LA Opera
Hip-Hop Dance and Choreography
For 2nd and 3rd grades
From Zulu Gremlin aka Sophia & Steven’s dad
Shakespeare From Will Geer
Theatricum Botanicum
Performances: Feb. 10, 2012
Gr 2,3: The Tempest
Gr 4: MacBeth
Gr 5: Julius Caesar
Forensic Science
Collect and analyze evidence
Apply scientific process to solve mysteries
Test chemical reactions and spool DNA
From Star Education GATE
YogaYoga workshops teach
Focus
Relaxation
Stress management
Self respect & empathy
From Rising Lotus Yoga
Leonis Adobe
Getty Villa
Jet Propulsion Lab & Caltech University
LA County Fair
Skirball Cultural Ctr
LA City Hall
Some of our Field Trips
More at our online calendar
Knott’s Physics Day
Olvera Street
Ronald Reagan Museum
Team Teaching
Grades 4 & 5
Ms. Garcia: Language Arts & Social Studies
Ms. Watson: Math and Science
New: FRIDAY FUN for all grades Rotate quarterly:
Ms. Watson - Lego Robotics
Ms. Garcia - Cooking
Ms. Arnold - Gardening/Fairy Tales on Trial
Project Citizen
Grades 4 and 5 learn how to monitor and influence Public Policy
Project Citizen info
Budget for 2011-2012
Fundraising Sources
Fundraising Campaign
Budget and Fundraising
Booster Budget for 2011-12
$25,000
Lego Robotics16%
PE10%
Yoga9%
Forensics16%
Shakespeare19%
Teacher Stipend6%
Music12%
Field trips & misc
12%
Fundraising Sources
Your Donations
Employer Matching
Grants
Ralphs
Spirit-Wear Sales
Goal: Every family contributes
Any amount is welcome
Suggestion: $385 per child
Please give more if you can
Please ask your employer about matching!
Free San Jose HGM shirt if $385 donation is received by November 1
Fundraising Campaign
Shop and donate at the same time
Register online or take our barcode to your Ralphs
Free Money
San Jose Elementary also has a Schoolwide PTA that can
Be a powerful Advocate for education and children
Serve as a resource for families and communities
The San Jose PTA funds
Buses for some Field Trips
PE (alternating Tuesdays)
After school homework help until 4:30 PM
Playground equipment
Upcoming…
Back to School Day: Oct. 6, 8-9am
Booster meetings: monthly on certain Thursdays (check calendar)
Next meeting: Oct. 27, 6:30 PM
Middle School options, Carpool drivers
Exclusive tour of Portola Middle School HG Magnet: Nov. 3, 8:30am
Parents Get Involved!
Friday Fun volunteer
Organize a Field Trip
Gardening aid
Shakespeare help
Bring your expertise to curriculum
Organize community service
Write grant application
IT Support
Free photocopying
Organize a Social Meetup
Classroom helpers
Advocacy and PR
How do YOU want to help?