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Transcript of San Jose Highly Gifted Magnet School - Booster Kickoff 2010
San Jose HG MagnetBooster Club
September 22, 2010
Who is the Booster Club?
You! Magnet Families
Our Mission
Enhance and enrich public school education for our children
Bring our talents and resources to support teacher programs
Advocate for the needs of highly gifted students
Parents Enhance Learning
Share an expertise orhobby that relates to curriculum
Or find volunteer experts e.g. Rock Hounds amateur geologists
Parents – Bring curriculum to life!
2nd /3rd GRADE Science:
Balance and Motion
Pebbles, Sand, & Silt
Plants and Animals
Matter & Energy
Habitats
Sun, Moon, & Stars
Open Court reading:
Friendship
Imagination
Storytelling
City Wildlife
Money
Country Life
Social Studies
Historical figures
Native Americans
4th GRADE Science:
Rocks & Minerals
Magnetism & Electricity
Environments
Open Court reading:
Risk & Consequences
Dollars & Sense
From Mystery to Medicine
Survival
Communication
Social Studies
California history
5th GRADE Science:
Mixtures & solutions
Weather
Living Systems
Open Court reading:
Cooperation & Competition
Astronomy
Heritage
Making a new nation
Going west
Social Studies:
US history and geography
If you have expertise in a subject or know someone who does, please talk to your teacher
Underlined subjects are linked to more info
With parent support, Booster Club hopes to provide
Enrichment Programs
PEQuest in Science
World DrumsShakespeareMUV Yoga
Neuroscience
Quest in Science
Credentialed instructor works with teachers to provide extra hands-on science
Every Thursday, Sept. 30 – Nov. 4
Gr. 2-3: Life Science
Gr. 4 & 5: Marine Biology (will dissect squids)
Physical Education
1 hour of YMCA PE every Thursday with Olympic coach
In addition to PTA-funded PE every other Tuesday
Focus on lifestyle choices, life skills, physical endurance
Music: World Drums
Play different drums while learning world beats and rhythms, e.g. Ghanan, Taiko
October 13 throughNovember 17Parents can attend last day
Shakespeare Instructors from Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum
Learn ensemble work, song, dance, stage-fighting
Gr. 2-3: Midsummer Night’s Dream
Gr. 4: Twelfth Night
Gr. 5: MacBeth
Performance date:February 18, 2011
MUV Yoga and Dance
Focus, relaxation, stress management
Kinesthetic learning of curriculum
Spring semester
Parents invited to last day
Neuroscience
Neuro-anatomy, sensory experiments, fun exercises
What does “smart” really mean? Andrea Dweck’sresearch
Dissect brains
Spring semester
Booster Parents support all this and much more…
Science Lab
More Field Trips
IT Support, computer supplies
Social Activities
Community Service events
Anything teachers need
Booster Budget for 2010-’11
$24,800
PE10%
Yoga16%
Science & Neuroscience
28%
Shakespeare20%
Music13%
Field trips &Other
13%
Fundraising Sources
YOUR DONATIONSEmployer Matching
GrantsPercentage-of-Sale (Ralphs, eScrip)
Spirit-Wear Sales
$24,800 ÷ 70 students ≈ $350
Suggested Donation: $350 Per Child
ANY amount is helpful and appreciated
Every cent goes to your child’s education
Please ask your employer if they can match
Tax-deductible
GOAL: 100% of families contribute
Many families cannot donate $350, and will donate what they can, so please donate more if you can
A private donor will match every dollar above $350
If you donate more than $350 by November 1st, you get a free SJHGM t-shirt
Please give generously
San Jose Highly Gifted Center Booster Club
DONATION PLEDGE
Yes! I wish to make a tax-deductible donation of $350 or other amount $___________, for each of my
children to participate in the enrichment programs and activities sponsored by the Booster Club.
Child: ___________________________________________________in grade _____________
Child: ___________________________________________________in grade _____________
Address: ___________________________________________________________________________
Phone: ________________________________________ Email ______________________________
___ I have enclosed my full payment of $____________________
___ I will send my donation through PayPal.
___ I pledge a total of $ _________ to be paid in ___ installments. Please send me payment reminders:
$_____ Oct $ _____ Nov $ _____ Dec $ _____ Jan
$_____ Feb $ _____ Mar $ _____ Apr $ _____ May $ _____ Jun
___ Yes ___ No My company may have a matching donation policy.
___ Yes ___ No I have contacts at a foundation or corporation that may help our school.
Please include your child’s name on checks, made payable to San Jose HGM Booster Club. Please return
this form to your teacher or to a Booster meeting.
Thank you so much!
Free Money ProgramsDonate while you shop
Ask your Office Manager to attribute to: San Jose Highly Gifted Magnet Ctr (or code 70219507)
Sign up online at Ralphs Community Contribution
Vons, Pavilions, restaurants and more Escrip.com
Teacher Reports:New this Year
Accelerated Math (1 grade level ahead)
Science Lab!
Grades 4 and 5: Team Teaching
Ms. Garcia: Language Arts & Social Studies
Ms. Watson: Math and Science
New: Project Citizen
THANKS to Liu Family and Center for Civic Education
4th & 5th graders learn how public policy is made. Teams present proposals at Project Citizen Forum
All grades volunteer for community service
Beyond Donations…Parents Get Involved!
Make curriculum come alive
Help understand Shakespeare
Organize community service
Newsletter writing
Science Lab supplies
IT support
Free photocopying
Classroom wish lists
Write grant applications
Organize a social event
How do YOU want to help?Please fill out Volunteer Opportunities Form on next page
and return to your teacher
Parent Name: Occupation Student Grade(s)_____ Email Phone
The strength of the Booster Club depends on all the families in the Magnet. Our parents have incredible skills and passions! To help us facilitate support for teachers and students, please share your talents and interests. It's going to be a great year!.I may be interested in helping with…(Please check all that apply)
___ Teaching children / sharing my expertise related to curriculum subject _____ Coordinating Ralphs/eScrip free money program___ Writing for the Newsletter___ Writing grant applications___ Getting supplies for the Science Lab___ Helping students understand Shakespeare___ Providing IT support (on campus or take-home)___ Providing free photocopying___ Providing graphic design/artwork___ Organizing a social event for Magnet families___ Organizing a community service activity___ Organizing 5th Grade Culmination___ Other
San Jose Highly Gifted Center Booster Club
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Also Support our Schoolwide PTA
San Jose PTA Provides:
Buses for Field Trips
PE every other Tuesday
Playground equipment
Library open after school until 4:30 PM
Strong political advocacy for education
Booster Upcoming…
Booster Meetings 2nd Wednesdays
Oct. 13 mtg: Middle School options
Nov. 10 - Exclusive tour of Portola Middle School Highly Gifted Magnet for San Jose families 8:30 AM
We’re rebuilding our website. Check it out in a few weeks ww.highlygiftedmagnet.com
Booster Meeting Calendar2nd Wednesday each month
Oct 13, 6:30 PM (Info on Middle school options)
Nov 10, 2:45 PM
Dec 8, 2:45 PM
Jan 12, 6:30 PM
Feb 9, 2:45 PM
Mar 9, 6:30 PM
Apr 13, 2:45 PM
May 11, 6:30 PM
Please fill out your
Donation Pledge Forms and Volunteer Forms and return them to your teacher
THANK YOU!
Whew. These plans are ambitious.Can we do it?
Together… you betcha!