Welcome to the 2025-26 School Year!   

Welcome to the Argonaut PTA website, your central resource for PTA membership, PTA-sponsored programs and events, volunteer opportunities, and more. 

 

If you have questions or would like to get involved, contact info@argonautpta.org

SUPPORT

🌡️ HELP THE PTA REACH our fundraising goal! 🚀

Your tax-deductible $195 per student Just Do It donation funds programs and events for our Argo students. Donate here, then 2x or 3x your donation with company match!

 

Already donated and want to do more? 

Some companies match money for each hour their employees volunteer. 🤩 If you volunteered recently, please log your hours in your company’s charity matching portal.

 

VOLUNTEER

The Argonaut PTA is a 100% volunteer-run organization

🚨 Critical Needs 🚨

Click here for a list of all Volunteer Opportunities

✋🏻 Volunteers Needed✋🏻

Click here for a list of all Volunteer Opportunities

 

Argo PTA News 9/3/25

ARGO CALENDAR SNAPSHOT 🗓️

  • Wednesday, September 3 - Free TB Risk Assessment for SUSD Volunteers from 8:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. (See below for more information)
  • Friday, September 5 - Argo Robotics student registration deadline
  • Wednesday, September 10 - Art docent Welcome Coffee and Paint from 8:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. in Room 18
  • Friday, September 12 - Ice Cream Social and 1st PTA Association Meeting
  • October - Argo Musical Auditions are coming (Keep an eye out for more information!)

Want more? Check out the PTA Calendar

ART DOCENTS: WELCOME COFFEE & PAINT 🎨

Art docent classes are underway, and students are already excited and expressing their creativity through fun projects and different mediums. Parents interested in volunteering in art classes this year are invited to a Welcome Coffee and Paint session on Wednesday, September 10 at 8:45 a.m. in Room 18. Meet fellow volunteers, learn about the program, and enjoy a fun hands-on watercolor painting session. If you are interested in volunteering, visit https://www.argonautpta.org/Volunteer to learn more and sign up!

Art Docent flyer

 

Ms. Wenlen introduces the first art project to Mrs. Reichmuth's Class Art students

Mrs. Reichmuth’s 4th graders dive into their first art project with guidance from Ms. Wenlen.


READY TO VOLUNTEER? GET CLEARED IN 3 EASY STEPS ☑️

The school year is in full swing, and teachers are excited to welcome parent volunteers. Whether it’s supporting art docent lessons, assisting in the makerspace, or leading cornerstone activities, there are plenty of ways to get involved. Saratoga Union School District requires all volunteers to complete a quick clearance process. Here’s what you’ll need:

  • Download the Agreement Form from the Volunteer Information Packet

  • TB risk assessment signed by your healthcare provider - Visit the SUSD District Office TODAY before 1:30 p.m. for a free TB risk assessment (Keep reading below for more information)

  • Live Scan Fingerprinting - If you missed the on-campus fingerprinting during Back to School Night, you can still schedule your own appointment at:

The UPS Store #6267

481 N. Santa Cruz Avenue, Los Gatos

(408) 399-5400

 

TB RISK ASSESSMENT FOR SUSD VOLUNTEERS AVAILABLE TODAY!

As part of the SUSD Volunteer Clearance process, volunteers are required to have a TB Risk Assessment done every four (4) years. SUSD will be hosting assessments for eligible* volunteers who need a TB Risk Assessment Form completed OR renewed in order to volunteer. There is no cost to volunteers for this assessment.

*IMPORTANT: To determine if you are eligible and have NO RISK FACTORS, please review the TB Questionnaire on page 7 of the Volunteer Information Packet. 

If you have no TB risk factors, you may meet with the nurse for your TB Risk Assessment Interview. If you do have TB risk factors, you will need to consult your healthcare provider.

Please note: this is for TB Assessments only, no TB shots will be given.

 

A registered nurse will be available on the following days for SUSD volunteers who have no TB risk factors. This assessment is only for volunteers in SUSD.

Wednesday, September 3

District Office Conference Room

20460 Forrest Hills Drive, Saratoga

8:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

First come, first served, line up outside the conference room door

 

THERE’S STILL TIME TO REGISTER FOR ARGO ROBOTICS! 🤖


Argo Robotics Logo

Calling all fourth and fifth graders: registration is still open for Argo Robotics! Key dates:

  • Friday, September 5 – Student registration deadline

  • Saturday, September 6 – ARC forms teams using registration info

  • Monday, September 7 – ARC publishes team rosters

For full program details and to register, visit argonautpta.org/argorobotics.

🍨ICE CREAM SOCIAL & FIRST PTA ASSOC. MEETING

Ice Cream Social FlyerFriday, September 13th

4:30 PM at the red tables by the MPR

PTA scheduled your next play date. And we’re providing the ice cream and activities, too! Come out, enjoy a cold treat, and find out more about how PTA is supporting our school community and how you can help.

This year, ice cream is being provided by Sugar Mama Desserts. Student voting for flavors ends today. Check out the flavors our Argo Bears were voting on in this classroom ice cream ballot!

PTA IN ACTION🎬 

Library classes kick off this week, and students will be able to explore the library’s vast catalog on two brand new iPads made possible by the PTA and your generous donations!

Library iPads

REGISTER AND JOIN THE PTA

Visit the Argonaut PTA website to create your free account. Once you are signed up, you can volunteer, shop, and register for exciting school events. While you are there, join the PTA for just $15. As a member, you get to help decide on the programs, events, and activities we host throughout the year, and you will be part of a community that makes a difference for our students.

JUST DO IT DONATION

The Argonaut PTA invites all families to “Just Do It” and make a tax-deductible donation of $195 per student. Your generosity helps fund the programs, events, and activities that enrich the lives of our students, staff, and families. Many companies offer matching gifts, so be sure to check if your employer can double or even triple your donation.

Check out the updated Argo PTA Website

Questions/Comments/Suggestions: info@argonautpta.org

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