PTA Newsletter 11/20/24

11/20/2024 4:09 pm

πŸ—“οΈ CALENDAR SNAPSHOT

  • Wednesday, 11/20 - Musical Fundraiser at 1:05 PM
  • Thursday, 11/21 - November Birthday Book Club Celebration πŸ“šπŸŽ πŸ₯³
  • Friday, 11/22 - Minimum Day (Early Dismissal)
  • Friday, 11/22 - 🍽️ Argo Dines Out Fundraiser at Chuck E Cheese 🐭
  • 11/25-11/29 - No School (Thanksgiving Recess)
  • 12/12 - 12/14 - Musical - Alice in Wonderland Jr.

Want more? Check out the PTA Calendar

🚨 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED… 🀚

MUSICAL FUNDRAISER

*Celebrate Your Unbirthday at the Argonaut Wonderland Tea Party!* πŸŽ‰

Join us for a whimsical tea party. Enjoy yummy desserts and boba milk “tea” to support our musical program!

*Afternoon Tea Party*  

πŸ“… Wednesday, 11/20

Hop down the rabbit hole, bring your friends, and let’s create some musical magic together! 🎢

🍽️  ARGO DINES OUT 

Friday, 11/22 (Minimum Day), take a break, stay dry indoors, and let the kids burn off some energy with friends at Chuck E Cheese!  20% of sales all day will come back to the Argo PTA.

🎀 ARGO VARIETY SHOW 🎭

Parent Information Meeting recording here. Head to the PTA website for more information, including registration link (Registration closes Friday, 12/13)

MOVIE NIGHT WAS FUN!

We had a blast watching Minions last Friday. See you all at the next PTA Social!

πŸ“ΈUPLOAD YOUR PHOTOS

With so many memorable events and activities happening, we know you are taking lots of photos. And we know you want to share those moments in our yearbook. You can find your classroom photo album here and PTA Photos here.

🌑️ PTA FUNDRAISING πŸš€

We’ve reached 55% of our annual 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!

🧠 DID YOU KNOW…

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.


Check out the updated Argo PTA Website

Questions/Comments/Suggestions: info@argonautpta.org

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PTA Newsletter 11/13/24

11/13/2024 12:50 pm

πŸ—“οΈ CALENDAR SNAPSHOT

  • Wednesday, 11/13 - Variety Show Info Meeting 🎀🎭
  • Thursday, 11/14 - Last day to place an order for November Birthday Book Club πŸ“šπŸŽ 
  • Friday, 11/15 - Movie Night and 2nd PTA Association Meeting πŸŽ₯
  • Wednesday, 11/20 - Musical fundraiser at 1:00 PM
  • Thursday, 11/21 - November Birthday Book Club Celebration πŸ“šπŸŽ πŸ₯³
  • Friday, 11/22 - Minimum Day (Early Dismissal)
  • Friday, 11/22 - 🍽️ Argo Dines Out Fundraiser at Chuck E Cheese 🐭
  • 11/25-11/29 - No School (Thanksgiving Recess)
  • Wednesday, 12/4 - Musical fundraiser at 1:00 PM
  • 12/12 - 12/14 - Musical - Alice in Wonderland Jr.

Want more? Check out the PTA Calendar

🚨 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED… 🀚

  • πŸŽ₯ Movie Night (11/15) signup here
  • Birthday Book Club Celebration (11/21) signup here
  • PTA Jobs and Committee Needs - Email info@argonautpta.org 
    • One volunteer with CPA skills to perform two financial reviews (audits) of PTA financials. The job description and other openings are posted on the PTA Website.
    • One volunteer to join the Nominations Committee.
    • One volunteer to join the Winter Ball Committee.

🎀 ARGO VARIETY SHOW 🎭

Parent Information Meeting tonight (Wednesday, 11/13).  Head to the PTA website for more information, including registration link (Registration closes Friday, 12/13)

Zoom Meeting ID: 854 4281 5801, Passcode: VS25

πŸ“šπŸŽ BIRTHDAY BOOK CLUB CELEBRATION πŸ₯³

The deadline to place an order to join this month is Thursday, 11/14. The November Birthday Book Club Celebration is scheduled for Thursday, 11/21!  Check your email for the invitation. Head to Birthday Book Club to find out more and signup to volunteer.

πŸŽ₯ MOVIE NIGHT

Don’t put away your Halloween Minions costume yet! Dress up and come this Friday, 11/15 to enjoy a Minions movie with your school community! Bring your own chairs and picnic blankets. We will camp in the MPR!  The movie starts at 7:30p.

Make it dinner and a movie! The Argo Musical will sell pizza and boba tea to raise money for their production of Alice in Wonderland, Jr. Argo PTA will provide free movie snacks. See you there!

Movie Night volunteers can sign up here

🍽️  ARGO DINES OUT 

Thanks to everyone who came out to support the Argo PTA at Mendocino Farms!  Want to join in on the fun for the next one?  Friday, 11/22 (Minimum Day), take a break and let the kids burn off some energy with friends at Chuck E Cheese!  20% of sales all day will come back to the Argo PTA.

πŸ€–GOOD LUCK, ARGO ROBOTICS!

Wishing all remaining teams the best of luck at this weekend’s FIRST LEGO League Qualifying Tournament!

πŸͺ” DIWALI CELEBRATION

A big thank you to all the Argo families and staff who participated and attended our Diwali Celebration! Check out the video here!  Did you have a chance to stop by the Diwali Photobooth in front of the MPR? Have other pictures from assembly or class Diwali activities you would like to share with the PTA? Share the joy and upload them here. πŸ“Έ

πŸŒΌπŸ’€DIA DE LOS MUERTOS

Thank you to Mrs. Tawaratsumida's class, Mrs. Kannberg's class, and parent volunteers for teaching the Argo Community about Dia De Los Muertos!  Have pictures from Dia De Los Muertos you would like to share with the PTA? Upload them here. πŸ“Έ

PTA FUNDRAISING

🌑️ We’ve reached 55% of our annual fundraising goal! πŸš€ 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!


Check out the updated Argo PTA Website

Questions/Comments/Suggestions: info@argonautpta.org

Join the Argo Families WhatsApp Community

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PTA Newsletter 11/6/2024

11/6/2024 12:00 pm

πŸ—“οΈ CALENDAR SNAPSHOT

  • 11/4-11/8 - Conference Week (Minimum Days) and Book Fair πŸ“šπŸ›οΈ

  • Thursday, 11/7 - Last day to order an autographed copy of Max Brallier’s The Last Kids on Earth πŸ“•πŸ›οΈ

  • Monday, 11/11 - No School (Veteran’s Day)

  • Wednesday, 11/13 - Author Visit Max Brallier πŸ“•πŸ‘‹πŸ»

  • Wednesday, 11/13 - Variety Show Info Meeting πŸŽ€πŸŽ­

  • Thursday, 11/14 - Last day to place an order for November Birthday Book Club πŸ“šπŸŽ 

  • Friday, 11/15 - Movie Night and 2nd PTA Association Meeting πŸŽ₯

  • Thursday, 11/21 - November Birthday Book Club Celebration πŸ“šπŸŽ πŸ₯³

  • Friday, 11/22 - Minimum Day (Early Dismissal)

  • Friday, 11/22 - πŸ½οΈ Argo Dines Out Fundraiser at Chuck E Cheese πŸ­

Want more? Check out the PTA Calendar and PTA website.

 

🚨 SIGN UP HERE…🀚

  • πŸ“šπŸ›οΈ Book Fair Volunteers needed (11/1-11/8), sign up here

  • πŸŽ₯Movie Night volunteers can sign up here

  • One volunteer with CPA skills to perform two financial reviews (audits) of PTA financials. The job description and other openings are posted on the PTA Website. Email info@argonautpta.org

  • One volunteer to join Esther Yen-Moon on the Nominations Committee. Email info@argonautpta.org.

  • One volunteer to join Chris Co on the Winter Ball Committee.

πŸŒΌπŸ’€DIA DE LOS MUERTOS

Through 11/6 visit the Dia De Los Muertos Exhibit in the Argo Library.  We encourage everyone to enjoy all the symbols of this Latin American holiday and use it as a teaching tool. There are signs posted all around explaining the symbols and origins of the holiday. Argo Bears have added a little piece of their family or artwork to the exhibit. Thank you to Mrs. Tawaratsumida's class, Mrs. Kannberg's class, and parent volunteers for putting this on!

Have pictures from Dia De Los Muertos you would like to share with the PTAUpload them hereπŸ“Έ

πŸ“šπŸ›οΈ BOOK FAIR 

During Conference Week (11/4-11/8), visit the Book Fair in the Argo Library during recess and after dismissal all week! Students wanting to purchase items other than books must show a parent-signed permission slip to buy non-book items. There are still opportunities to volunteer!

AUTHOR VISIT

Max Brallier, author of The Last Kids on Earth series, will visit Argonaut on Wednesday, 11/13. Order by Thursday, 11/7 to get a copy signed by the author! Place orders here.

🎀 ARGO VARIETY SHOW πŸŽ­

The stage is set for Friday, 3/14/25! While we welcome solo acts, we HIGHLY encourage group acts. πŸ‘― Head to the PTA website for more information, including details to join the Parent Information Meeting (Wednesday, 11/13) and registration link (Registration closes Friday, 12/13)

πŸ“šπŸŽ BIRTHDAY BOOK CLUB CELEBRATION πŸ₯³

November Birthday Book Club Celebration is scheduled for Thursday, 11/21!  Check your email for the invitation. The deadline to place an order to join this month is Thursday, 11/14. Head to Birthday Book Club to find out more and sign up to volunteer!

πŸŽ₯ MOVIE NIGHT (Friday, 11/15)!

And the winner is Minions: The Rise of Gru with Ratatouille close behind. Sorry, Mary, maybe next time.
Forms response chart. Question title: Which movie would you like to watch during Movie Night?. Number of responses: 18 responses.

Movie Night (Friday, 11/15) volunteers can sign up here

πŸ€–WELL DONE AND GOOD LUCK, ARGO ROBOTICS!

On Saturday, November 2, six Argonaut teams competed in a robotics scrimmage hosted by Saratoga MSET. Team 1, the “Oceanic Overlords” (Anika, Eason, Isen, and Jonathan), took 1st place in the Innovation Challenge and 3rd place in Robot Design. Team 2, “Argo Spitfire” (Abhay, Elliot, Kabir, Reyansh, and Shivaansh), earned 3rd place in Robot Performance.

Wishing all teams the best of luck in the upcoming FIRST LEGO League Qualifying Tournaments over the next few weeks!

🍽️  ARGO DINES OUT 

Thanks to everyone who came out to support the Argo PTA at Mendocino Farms!  Want to join in on the fun for the next one?  Friday, 11/22 (Minimum Day), take a break and let the kids burn off some energy with friends at Chuck E Cheese!  20% of sales all day will come back to the Argo PTA.

πŸͺ” DIWALI CELEBRATION

A big thank you to all the Argo families and staff who participated and attended our Diwali Celebration! Check out the video here!  Did you have a chance to stop by the Diwali Photobooth in front of the MPR? Have other pictures from assembly or class Diwali activities you would like to share with the PTA? Share the joy and upload them hereπŸ“Έ

PTA FUNDRAISING

🌑️ We’ve reached 55% of our annual fundraising goal! πŸš€ 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!


Check out the updated Argo PTA Website

Questions/Comments/Suggestions: info@argonautpta.org

Join the Argo Families WhatsApp Community

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PTA Newsletter 10/30/24

10/23/2024 12:00 am

 

πŸ—“οΈ CALENDAR SNAPSHOT

  • Thursday, 10/31 @ 10:30a - πŸŽƒ Halloween Parade
  • Thursday, 10/31  - πŸ“· Deadline for Yearbook Early Bird Discount
  • 10/31-11/6 - πŸŒΌπŸ’€Dia de los Muertos activities on campus
  • Friday, 11/1 - No School (Teacher Work Day)
  • Friday, 11/1 @ 3:30p  - πŸŽƒ SHS 3rd Annual SMASH FPTA Member Movie Night Voteair
  • Friday, 11/1 - πŸŽ₯ Deadline for PTA Member Vote: Movie Night
  • Sunday, 11/3 - πŸͺ Deadline to order Cookies for SMB Fundraiser
  • Sunday, 11/3 - πŸ‘Ÿ SEF 5k Fun Run (Look for the Argo booth!)
  • Monday, 11/4 @ 2-9p - 🍽️ Argo Dines Out at Mendocino Farms
  • 11/4-11/8 - Conference Week (Minimum Days) and Book Fair πŸ“šπŸ›οΈ
  • Thursday, 11/7 - Last day to order autographed copy of Max Brallier’s The Last Kids on Earth
  • Wednesday, 11/13 - Author Visit - Max Brallier
  • Wednesday, 11/13 - Variety Show Zoom session
  • Friday, 11/15 - Movie Night and 2nd PTA Association Meeting

Want more? Check out the PTA Calendar

🚨 CRITICAL VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:

πŸŽƒ HALLOWEEN PARADE

Join us for the annual Halloween Parade on Thursday, 10/31 @ 10:30 AM on the lower playground blacktop.

πŸŒΌπŸ’€DIA DE LOS MUERTOS

10/31-11/6 Dia De Los Muertos Exhibit in the Argo Library.  We encourage everyone to enjoy all the symbols of this Latin American holiday and use it as a teaching tool. There are signs posted all around explaining the symbols and origins of the holiday. All Argobears have added a little piece of their family or artwork to the exhibit. Thank you to Mrs. Tawaratsumida's class, Mrs. Kannberg's class, and parent volunteers for putting this on!

πŸͺ” DIWALI CELEBRATION

A big thank you to all the Argo families and staff who participated and attended our Diwali Celebration! Check out the video here!  Did you have a chance to stop by the Diwali Photobooth in from the of the MRP? Have other pictures from assembly or class Diwali activities you would like to share with the PTA? Share the joy and upload them here. πŸ“Έ

πŸ“· YEARBOOK - LAST CHANCE FOR EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT

Order by 10/31 and get 10% off your 2024-25 Yearbook. Visit treering and enter passcode: 1016360642643711

🍽️  ARGO DINES OUT 

Join us on Monday, 11/4 from 2-9p at Mendocino Farms in the Pruneyard where 30% of sales will be donated back to the Argo PTA! 

πŸ“šπŸ›οΈ BOOK FAIR 

During Conference Week (11/4-11/8), visit the Book Fair in the Argo Library during recess and after dismissal all week!  Volunteers needed. Students who wish to purchase items other than books will need to show a permission slip to purchase other items signed by their parent.

πŸŽ₯ VOTE ON FILM FOR MOVIE NIGHT!

PTA Members: Vote here by Friday 11/01 for the Movie Night film (Friday, 11/15)! Want to vote? Join the PTAStudents are voting on films at school, too. Ratatouille and Minions are neck and neck. Mary Poppins may get left in the dust if her fans don’t speak up soon!

AUTHOR VISIT

Max Brallier, author of The Last Kids on Earth series, will visit Argonaut on Wednesday, 11/13. Order by Thursday 11/7 at https://www.hicklebees.com/max-brallier to get a copy signed by the author!

🎀 ARGO VARIETY SHOW 🎭

The stage is set for Friday, 3/14/25! While we welcome solo acts, we HIGHLY encourage group acts. πŸ‘―πŸ» Head to the PTA website for more information, including details to join the Parent Information Meeting (11/13/24) and registration link (Registration closes 12/13/24.)

PTA FUNDRAISING

We’ve reached 40% of our annual fundraising goal! Let’s get to 50% by December! πŸš€πŸŒ‘οΈ Remember, 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!


πŸŽƒ SHS 3rd Annual SMASH Fair

Ready for some post-Halloween fun with your pumpkins? At the 3rd Annual SMASH Fair, get your pumpkins smashed and composted for free in the Saratoga High School Quad on Friday, 11/01, from 3:30-6:30 PM. In addition to three thrilling custom-built pumpkin smashers, you can expect visits from Makers across California, fun science experiments, ice cones, and robot demos for kids.  Get ready to whoop and cheer at this STEM-inspired event for all the family – we’ll see you there!

πŸͺ Saratoga Music Booster's 2024 Cookie Dough Fundraiser

Delicious crunchy yummy cookies ready to be baked!

Order yours today and support our music programs & student musicians through the Saratoga Music Boosters (SMB). This year, in addition to cookie dough, there are also hand-decorated cookies, cheesecakes, sweet and gooey cinnamon roll rings, and chewie brownie batter!

Order yours here!

  • Orders due online: Sunday, 11/03
  • Order pickup at the SHS music building: November 15, 11:30am-6:00pm.

πŸ‘Ÿ Saratoga Education Foundation (SEF) 5K Fun Run

Saratoga 5K Fun Run is coming up on Sunday, November 3rd. Bring your friends and family to our fantastic community event and enjoy the post-race activities, including food trucks, awards, raffles, and a special Kids Dash for children under 5.

Join Fun Run Now: Register here

Does your student need volunteer hours? Click here for Student Volunteer Signups

Volunteer to Help: Click here for Adult Volunteer Signups

  • Come early and pass out race bibs
  • Pass out water to racers 
  • Monitor the route
  • Help set-up or breakdown 
  • Be an event photographer 

Early Packet Pickup is available on Saturday, Nov. 2nd from 9:00am-12:00pm at Redwood Middle School or starting at 7am on Sunday, Nov. 3rd near the Start Line.


Thank you!

Argo PTA

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PTA Newsletter 10/23/24

10/23/2024 12:00 am

πŸ—“οΈ CALENDAR SNAPSHOT

  • Wednesday, 10/23 - πŸ‹ Lemonade Sale at Dismissal
  • Friday, 10/25 @ 8:45a - πŸͺ” Diwali Assembly
  • Friday, 10/25 - πŸ‹ Lemonade Sale at Dismissal
  • 10/28-10/31 - πŸͺ” Diwali Activities in Classrooms
  • 10/28-11/6 - πŸŒΌπŸ’€Dia de los Muertos Activities on Campus
  • Thursday, 10/31 @ 10:30a - πŸŽƒ Halloween Parade
  • Thursday, 10/31  - πŸ“· Deadline for Yearbook Early Bird Discount
  • Thursday, 10/31  - Deadline for members to vote on a film for Movie Night
  • Friday, 11/1 - No School (Teacher Work Day)
  • Friday, 11/1 @ 3:30p  - πŸŽƒ SHS 3rd Annual SMASH Fair
  • Sunday, 11/3 - Deadline to order Cookies for SMB Fundraiser
  • Sunday, 11/3 - πŸ‘Ÿ SEF 5k Fun Run
  • Monday, 11/4 @ 2-9p - 🍽️ Argo Dines Out at Mendocino Farms
  • 11/4-11/8 - Conference Week (Minimum Days)
  • Monday, 11/11 - No School
  • Wednesday, 11/13 - Max Brallier Author Visit
  • Friday, 11/15 - Movie Night and 2nd Assoc. Meeting

Want more? Check out the PTA Calendar

 

🚨 CRITICAL VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:

πŸ“šπŸŽ BIRTHDAY BOOK CLUB CELEBRATION πŸ₯³

  • October Birthday Book Club Celebration is scheduled for Thursday, 10/24!  Check your email for the invitation. Head to Birthday Book Club to find out more.

πŸͺ” DIWALI CELEBRATION

  • Special Diwali Assembly will be held on Friday,10/25 at 8:45a in the MPR. Parents are welcome to attend this special assembly!
  • URGENT:  Classroom Volunteers needed for classroom Diwali activities! Please sign up to volunteer for Diwali classroom activities by Thursday, Oct. 24th! No prior experience required. Instructions and materials provided by the PTA. Click on your student’s Classroom Volunteer Signup and scroll down to the Special Class Activities for opportunities. (Make sure you are logged in and Student Information is complete with your child's teacher in order to view the signup sheet). If you have any questions, please reach out to us at diwali@argonautpta.org.
  • πŸ“Έ Diwali Photo Booth: Tuesday, 10/29/24 After dismissal, stop by the Diwali photo booth in front of the MPR to take pictures with your students! We encourage everyone to dress up in something festive or sparkly!

Thank you for helping us celebrate Diwali at Argonaut!

πŸ‹ ROOM 27 LEMONADE SALE 

Ms. Larraux’s 4th Grade class will sell lemonade!

  • Why: Recently, there was a wildfire in Lahaina, Maui.  We want to help the victims of the fire.
  • When: We will be selling lemonade on 10/23 and 10/25 at both dismissals. 
  • Where: We will be standing at the red benches in front of the MPR
  • Other Info: Our price is $2 for a 10 oz cup. Donations Appreciated.  

πŸŒΌπŸ’€DIA DE LOS MUERTOS

Monday 10/28-Wednesday, 11/6 Stay tuned for more information on activities occurring on campus.

πŸŽƒ HALLOWEEN PARADE

Join us for the annual Halloween Parade on Thursday, 10/31 @ 10:30 AM on the lower playground blacktop.

πŸŽ₯ VOTE ON FILM FOR MOVIE NIGHT!

Members, time to flex your voting power again! Vote on a film for Movie Night HERE! Voting closes Thursday, 10/31. The students will be voting concurrently at school. And movie night will take place Friday, November 15.

 

Want to vote, too? Membership is affordable! Join PTA for only $15.

 

🍽️  ARGO DINES OUT 

Join us on Monday, 11/4 from 2-9p at Mendocino Farms in the Pruneyard where 30% of sales will be donated back to the Argo PTA! 

πŸ“· YEARBOOK - EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT ENDS THIS MONTH

Order by 10/31 and get 10% off your 2024-25 Yearbook. Visit treering and enter passcode: 1016360642643711

PTA FUNDRAISING

We’ve reached 35% of our annual fundraising goal. Let’s get to 50% by December! πŸš€πŸŒ‘οΈ Remember, 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!


πŸŽƒ SHS 3rd Annual SMASH Fair

Ready for some post-Halloween fun with your pumpkins? At the 3rd Annual SMASH Fair, get your pumpkins smashed and composted for free in the Saratoga High School Quad on Friday, 11/1, from 3:30-6:30 PM. In addition to three thrilling custom-built pumpkin smashers, you can expect visits from Makers across California, fun science experiments, ice cones, and robot demos for kids.  Get ready to whoop and cheer at this STEM-inspired event for all the family – we’ll see you there!

 

πŸͺ Saratoga Music Booster's 2024 Cookie Dough Fundraiser

Delicious crunchy yummy cookies ready to be baked!

Order yours today and support our music programs & student musicians through the Saratoga Music Boosters (SMB). This year, in addition to cookie dough, there are also hand-decorated cookies, cheesecakes, sweet and gooey cinnamon roll rings, and chewie brownie batter!

 

Order yours here!

 

Orders due online: Sunday, 11/3

 

Order pickup at the SHS music building: November 15, 11:30am-6:00pm.

 

πŸ‘Ÿ Saratoga Education Foundation (SEF) 5K Fun Run

Business Sponsorship and Volunteer Opportunities for SEF 5K Fun Run: Last year, over 700 participants showed up at the SEF 5K Fun Run to support SEF and SUSD schools.  If you own a business, this is a great way to promote your services or products! All sponsors are listed on our T-shirts and event banner. For more details on the sponsorship packages, please click here!  

Volunteers: It takes a village to make this event a success and we are asking for community involvement.  If you would like to help, please check out the volunteer opportunities (there are separate signup links for adult signup and student signup).

Register: The 5K Fun Run is on Sunday, November 3 and registration is open.  Register here today!

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PTA Newsletter 10/16/24

10/16/2024 12:00 am

πŸ—“οΈ CALENDAR SNAPSHOT

  • Wednesday, 10/16 - 🎀🎭 Registration opens for the Argo Variety Show
  • Thursday, 10/17 - πŸ“šπŸŽ Deadline to purchase books for October Birthday Book Celebration
  • Friday, 10/18 - πŸ‘Ÿ Deadline for SEF 5k Early Bird Discount
  • Monday, 10/21 - πŸ‹ Lemonade Sale at Dismissal
  • Wednesday, 10/23 - πŸ‹ Lemonade Sale at Dismissal
  • Friday, 10/25 @ 8:45a - πŸͺ” Diwali Assembly
  • Friday, 10/25 - πŸ‹ Lemonade Sale at Dismissal
  • 10/28-10/31 - πŸͺ” Diwali Activities
  • 10/28-11/6 - πŸŒΌπŸ’€Dia de los Muertos Activities
  • Thursday, 10/31 @ 10:30a - πŸŽƒ Halloween Parade
  • Thursday, 10/31  - πŸ“· Deadline for Yearbook Early Bird Discount
  • Friday, 11/1 - No School (Teacher Work Day)
  • Friday, 11/1 @ 3:30p  - πŸŽƒ SHS 3rd Annual SMASH Fair
  • Sunday, 11/3 - Deadline to order Cookies for SMB Fundraiser
  • Sunday, 11/3 - πŸ‘Ÿ SEF 5k Fun Run
  • Monday, 11/4 @ 2-9p - 🍽️ Argo Dines Out at Mendocino Farms
  • 11/4-11/8 - Conference Week (Minimum Days)
  • Wednesday, 11/13 - Variety Show Zoom session
  • Friday, 11/15 - Movie Night

Want more? Check out the PTA Calendar

🚨 CRITICAL VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:

  • πŸͺ” Diwali Classroom Activity Volunteers (more information below)
  • πŸͺ© Winter Ball still needs TWO co-chairs before 11/01, or we may need to cancel.  Email info@argonautpta.org 
  • Volunteer with CPA skills to perform two financial reviews (audits) of PTA financials. Job Description here - email info@argonautpta.org

🎀 ARGO VARIETY SHOW 🎭

ARGO VARIETY SHOW IS BACK! The stage is set for Friday, 3/14/25.  We are thrilled to announce Argonaut's Variety Show is back this year! We can't wait to see all the talent on display! While we welcome solo acts, we HIGHLY encourage group acts. πŸ‘―πŸ» Head to the PTA website for more information, including the registration link (Registration opens today!)

πŸ“šπŸŽ BIRTHDAY BOOK CLUB CELEBRATION πŸ₯³

October Birthday Book Club Celebration is scheduled for Thursday, 10/24!  Check your email for the invitation. The deadline to place an order to join this month is Thursday, 10/17. Head to Birthday Book Club to find out more.

πŸͺ” DIWALI CELEBRATION

A big thank you to all the Argo families who submitted their videos for our Diwali compilation! If you have not yet submitted a video but still want to participate, we have extended the deadline to Friday, 10/18!

Classroom Volunteers needed for Diwali activities! Click on your student’s Classroom Volunteer Signup and scroll down to the Special Class Activities for opportunities. (Make sure you are logged in and Student Information is complete with your child's teacher in order to view the signup sheet). If you have any questions, please reach out to us at diwali@argonautpta.org.

5th Grade Diwali Dance Performance: If your student is in 5th grade and would like to participate in the 5th grade Diwali dance performance, please join the 5th grade dance WhatsApp group for updates.

Join the Argo Community at the Diwali Assembly on Friday, 10/25 @ 8:45a in the MPR. 

Thank you for helping us celebrate Diwali at Argonaut!

πŸ‹ ROOM 27 LEMONADE SALE 

Ms. Larraux’s 4th Grade class will sell lemonade!

Why: Recently, there was a wildfire in Lahaina, Maui.  We want to help the victims of the fire.

When: We will be selling lemonade on 10/21, 10/23, and 10/25 at both dismissals. 

Where: We will be standing at the red benches in front of the MPR

Other Info: Our price is $2 for a 10 oz cup. Donations Appreciated.  

πŸŒΌπŸ’€DIA DE LOS MUERTOS

Monday 10/28-Wednesday, 11/6 Stay tuned for more information on activities occurring on campus.

πŸŽƒ HALLOWEEN PARADE

Join us for the annual Halloween Parade on Thursday, 10/31 @ 10:30a on the lower playground blacktop.

🍽️  ARGO DINES OUT 

Join us on Monday, 11/4 from 2-9p at Mendocino Farms in the Pruneyard where 30% of sales will be donated back to the Argo PTA! 

πŸ“· YEARBOOK - EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT ENDS THIS MONTH

Order by 10/31 and get 10% off your 2024-25 Yearbook. Visit treering and enter passcode: 1016360642643711

🧠 DID YOU KNOW…

Your PTA dollars funds planners for 4th and 5th graders to help them learn to stay organized and prepare them for middle school. Look for the Argonaut PTA funds made this possible stickers on other PTA sponsored supplies and feel a great sense of pride.

We’ve reached 35% of our annual fundraising goal. Let’s get to 50% by December! πŸš€πŸŒ‘οΈ Remember, 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!


πŸŽƒ SHS 3rd Annual SMASH Fair

Ready for some post-Halloween fun with your pumpkins? At the 3rd Annual SMASH Fair, get your pumpkins smashed and composted for free in the Saratoga High School Quad on Friday, 11/1, from 3:30-6:30 PM. In addition to three thrilling custom-built pumpkin smashers, you can expect visits from Makers across California, fun science experiments, ice cones, and robot demos for kids.  Get ready to whoop and cheer at this STEM-inspired event for all the family – we’ll see you there!

πŸͺ Saratoga Music Booster's 2024 Cookie Dough Fundraiser

Delicious crunchy yummy cookies ready to be baked!

Order yours today and support our music programs & student musicians through the Saratoga Music Boosters (SMB). This year, in addition to cookie dough, there are also hand-decorated cookies, cheesecakes, sweet and gooey cinnamon roll rings, and chewie brownie batter!

Order yours here!

 

  • Orders due online: Sunday, 11/3
  • Order pickup at the SHS music building: November 15, 11:30am-6:00pm

πŸ‘Ÿ Saratoga Education Foundation (SEF) 5K Fun Run

Business Sponsorship and Volunteer Opportunities for SEF 5K Fun Run: Last year, over 700 participants showed up at the SEF 5K Fun Run to support SEF and SUSD schools.  If you own a business, this is a great way to promote your services or products! All sponsors are listed on our T-shirts and event banner. For more details on the sponsorship packages, please click here!  

 

Volunteers: It takes a village to make this event a success and we are asking for community involvement.  If you would like to help, please check out the volunteer opportunities (there are separate signup links for adult signup and student signup).

 

Register: The 5K Fun Run is on Sunday, November 3 and registration is open. Save $15 by taking advantage of early bird pricing.  Prices go up after October 18. Register here today!


Thank you!

Argo PTA

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PTA Newsletter 10/9/24

10/9/2024 10:34 am

πŸ—“οΈ CALENDAR SNAPSHOT

  • Wednesday, 10/9 - Musical Parent Meeting

  • Thursday, 10/10First Robotics Technical Sessions 

  • Friday, 10/11 - School Picture Day

  • Friday, 10/11 - Deadline to submit Diwali video

  • Friday, 10/25 - Diwali Assembly

  • 10/28-11/6 - Dia de los Muertos

  • Thursday, 10/31 - Halloween Parade

  • Monday, 11/1 - No School (Teacher Work Day)

  • Monday, 11/4 - Argo Dines Out at Mendocino Farms

  • 11/04-11/8 - Minimum Days for Conference Week 

Want more? Check out the PTA Calendar

🚧 MEMBERSHIP TOOLKIT UPDATE 🚧

Membership Toolkit (MTK) did an “update” that may have swapped contact information between parents (eg, Parent 1 became Parent 2, vice versa).  Please log into the Argonaut PTA website and confirm the contact information for the accounts so any volunteer signups reflect the correct parent information.  The update did not impact any registrations, donations, or purchases.  We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for working with us! We’re still learning too!

🚨 CRITICAL VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:

Winter Ball still needs TWO co-chairs before 11/1, or we may need to cancel.  Email info@argonautpta.org  

🍽️  Inaugural ARGO DINES OUT 

Thanks to everyone who came out to support us on Monday 10/7 at Panda Express! Did you miss out this time? No worries, you’ll have another chance on Monday 11/4 at Mendocino Farms in the Pruneyard where 30% of sales will be donated back to the Argo PTA! 

Want to share Argo Dines Out photos with yearbook? Email photos@argonautpta.org 

πŸ’ͺ🏻 JUST (KEEP) DO-ING IT! 

We’ve reached 25% of our annual fundraising goal. Let’s get to 50% by December! πŸš€πŸŒ‘οΈ Remember, 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!

πŸͺ” DIWALI VIDEO

As part of the Diwali Assembly on 10/25, we will showcase a video compilation of Argo students explaining what Diwali means to them. If you would like your student(s) to be part of this presentation, have them dress in their festive best or get together with a group of Argo friends, and record a video of them explaining what Diwali means to them (in 5 words or less or they can simply wish 'Happy Diwali, Argonaut'). We encourage all students, regardless of their background, to participate in this celebration of Diwali. Everyone is welcome to share their thoughts and wishes for the festival! Upload the video to the Argo PTA Diwali Album by Friday, 10/11. If you have any questions, email diwali@argonautpta.org 

🧾 PTA REIMBURSEMENTS

Did you purchase something for the Argonaut PTA?  The reimbursement form is now available to complete on the Argonaut website!  Head here for instructions and to complete the form.

πŸ“· YEARBOOK - EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT ENDS THIS MONTH

Order by 10/31 and get 10% off your 2024-25 Yearbook. Visit treering and enter passcode: 1016360642643711

🧠 DID YOU KNOW…

PTA has budget for one more cultural awareness events? Would like to add a cultural event to the PTA Calendar? You know what to do. That’s right! Email info@argonautpta.org 


Saratoga Education Foundation (SEF) 5K Fun Run

Business Sponsorship and Volunteer Opportunities for SEF 5K Fun Run: Last year, over 700 participants showed up at the SEF 5K Fun Run to support SEF and SUSD schools.  If you own a business, this is a great way to promote your services or products! All sponsors are listed on our T-shirts and event banner. For more details on the sponsorship packages, please click here!  

 

Volunteers: It takes a village to make this event a success and we are asking for community involvement.  If you would like to help, please check out the volunteer opportunities (there are separate signup links for adult signup and student signup).

 

Register: The 5K Fun Run is on Sunday, November 3 and registration is open. Save $15 by taking advantage of early bird pricing.  Prices go up after October 18. Register here today!


Thank you!

Argo PTA

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Questions/Comments/Suggestions: info@argonautpta.org

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PTA Newsletter 10/2/24

10/3/2024 9:18 am

πŸ—“οΈ CALENDAR SNAPSHOT

  • Friday, 10/4🎬 Movie Night at Redwood Middle School 

  • Monday, 10/7 - No School (Professional Development Day)

  • Monday, 10/7🍽️  Argo Dines Out Fundraiser (🐼 Panda Express, El Paseo) πŸ†•

  • Wednesday, 10/9 πŸŽΆ Musical Parent Meeting

  • Friday, 10/11 πŸ“· School Picture Day

  • Friday, 10/11 - πŸͺ” Deadline to submit Diwali video

  • Friday, 10/25 - Diwali at the weekly assembly

  • Monday, 11/1 - No School (Teacher Work Day)

Want more? Check out the PTA Calendar

🚧 MEMBERSHIP TOOLKIT UPDATE πŸš§

Membership Toolkit (MTK) did an “update” that may have swapped contact information between parents (eg, Parent 1 became Parent 2, and vice versa).  Please log into the Argonaut PTA website and confirm the contact information for the accounts so any volunteer signups reflect the correct parent information.  The update did not impact any registrations, donations, or purchases.  We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for working with us! We’re still learning too!

🚨 CRITICAL VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:

🍽️  Inaugural ARGO DINES OUT πŸ†•

On Monday 10/7, the students have no school πŸ˜± so give everyone a break πŸ˜Œ and join the Argo PTA at Panda Express at El Paseo to eat, connect, and give back to the PTA! 20% of the proceeds will go directly to Argo PTA. Show the flyer when ordering or use the coupon code if placing a mobile order.  We hope to see you there!

πŸ’ͺ🏻 JUST (KEEP) DO-ING IT! 

We’ve reached 25% of our annual fundraising goal. Let’s get to 50% by December! πŸš€πŸŒ‘️ Remember, 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!

🎢 MUSICAL REGISTRATION

The official registration deadline passed, but we will take latecomers because Alice is a big production and needs your talent. Take advantage of this opportunity to gain presentation skills all while having fun and making lasting memories!

 

1st AND 2nd Grade: Registration is open to any 1st and 2nd graders who have a sibling also participating in the production (sibling required). Register at https://www.wvyt.org/argonaut.

 

If you missed the Musical Parent FAQ meeting, you can view the recording here.

πŸͺ” DIWALI VIDEO

As part of the Diwali Assembly this year, we will showcase a video compilation of Argo students explaining what Diwali means to them. If you would like your student(s) to be part of this presentation, have them dress in their festive best or get together with a group of Argo friends, and record a video of them explaining what Diwali means to them (in 5 words or less or they can simply wish 'Happy Diwali, Argonaut'). Upload the video to the Argo PTA Diwali Album by 10/11/24. If you have any questions, email diwali@argonautpta.org 

🧾 PTA REIMBURSEMENTS

Did you purchase something for the Argonaut PTA?  The reimbursement form is now available to complete on the Argonaut website!  Head here for instructions and to complete the form.

πŸ“· YEARBOOK - EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT

Order by 10/31/24 and get 10% off your 2024-25 Yearbook. Visit treering and enter passcode: 1016360642643711

 


Redwood Middle School Movie Night πŸŽ¬ πŸΏ

Join RMS PTA's Fall Movie Night 2024 on Friday, 10/4, from 6-9pm at Redwood Middle School's Lower Black Top!  We’re screening Tim Burton's iconic Beetlejuice—a spooky-fun classic perfect for the season! Bring your chairs or mats for an outdoor movie under the stars.  Come dressed in your quirkiest, coziest, or spookiest outfits for a night of games, boba, food trucks, and fun!

Saratoga Education Foundation (SEF) 5K Fun Run

Business Sponsorship and Volunteer Opportunities for SEF 5K Fun Run: Last year, over 700 participants showed up at the SEF 5K Fun Run to support SEF and SUSD schools.  If you own a business, this is a great way to promote your services or products! All sponsors are listed on our T-shirts and event banner. For more details on the sponsorship packages, please click here!  

Volunteers: It takes a village to make this event a success and we are asking for community involvement.  If you would like to help, please check out the volunteer opportunities (there are separate signup links for adult signup and student signup).

Register: The 5K Fun Run is on Sunday, 11/3 and registration is open. Save $15 by taking advantage of early bird pricing.  Prices go up after 10/18. Register here today!


Thank you!

Argo PTA

Check out the updated https://www.argonautpta.org

Questions/Comments/Suggestions: info@argonautpta.org

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PTA Newsletter 9/25/24

9/25/2024 3:06 pm

πŸ—“οΈ CALENDAR SNAPSHOT

  • Thursday, 9/26 - September Birthday Book Club Celebration

  • Friday, 9/27 - 5th Grade Promotion Planning Meeting

  • Saturday, 9/28 - Deadline to register for Musical

  • Monday, 9/30 - Deadline to register for Robotics

  • Tuesday, 10/1 - Deadline to order 2024-25 Spirit Wear

  • Tuesday, 10/1 - Friday, 10/4 - Musical Auditions

  • Monday, 10/7 - No School (Professional Development Day)

  • Monday, 10/7 - Argo Dines Out (Panda Express in El Paseo)
  • Wednesday, 10/9 - Musical Parent Meeting

  • Friday, 10/11 - School Picture Day

  • Friday, 10/11 - Deadline to upload video to the Diwali Album

  • Friday, 10/25 - Diwali at the weekly assembly

Want more? Check out the PTA Calendar

πŸ’ͺ🏻 JUST DID IT! KEEP DOING IT! 

Perhaps you noticed from the bear thermometer in front of the office that we reached 25% of our annual fundraising goal. What would it take to get to 50% by December, Argonaut? Remember that your Just Do It donation of $195 per student is tax-deductible and funds programs and events on campus. 2x or 3x your donation with company matching!

πŸ“£ THANK YOU VOLUNTEERS

The Argo PTA is happy to welcome our new SEF Site Representative, Shilpa Gupta! Thank you for stepping up! And thank you also to Catalina, Tiffany, and Wei for signing up to cater lunch for our fabulous teachers for the 11/1 teacher work day!

Winter Ball still needs TWO co-chairs before 11/1, or we may need to cancel it. But let’s not cancel it! We could do a Valentine’s theme! β€οΈβ€οΈβ€οΈ

πŸ“šπŸŽ BIRTHDAY BOOK CLUB CELEBRATION πŸ₯³

September Birthday Book Club Celebration takes place tomorrow, 9/26!  Check your email for the invitation. Head to Birthday Book Club to find out more.

πŸŽ“ 5TH GRADE PROMOTION PLANNING

Attention all 5th grade families, please join us at the first Promotion Planning meeting on Friday, 9/27, at 12:20 PM in the Argo Library. Feel free to bring your lunch. Your time and support is greatly appreciated in making this event a success for all our 5th grade students.

🎢 MUSICAL REGISTRATION

The last day to register for Alice in Wonderland Jr. is this Saturday, 9/28.  Register at https://www.wvyt.org/argonaut.

If you missed the parent FAQ meeting last night, you can view that video here:

https://vimeo.com/1012835287?share=copy

πŸ€– ROBOTICS REGISTRATION

Teams have formed! The challenge sets have arrived. The hard deadline to register is Monday, 9/30. For more information and to register, head to the Robotics page. 

ORDER SPIRIT WEAR 

Did you miss the last spirit gear deadline? Don't worry! You have another chance to order an Argo t-shirt and/or hoody. The order will be placed the evening of Tuesday, 10/1. Show your Argo spirit! Order spirit wear here.

DIWALI VIDEOS

As part of the Diwali Assembly this year, we will showcase a video compilation of Argo students explaining what Diwali means to them. If you would like your student/s to be part of this presentation, take a video of them explaining what Diwali means to them in 5 words or less or they can simply wish 'Happy Diwali, Argonaut' on the video. Have them dress in their festive best and get together with a group of Argo friends to make it more fun! Upload the video to the Argo PTA Diwali Album by 10/11 so we can add it to the compilation.

For any questions please email us at diwali@argonautpta.org 

πŸ“· YEARBOOK SITE FIXED - ORDER YOURS TODAY

We fixed the yearbook dropdown to include our new teachers! Sorry about that and thanks for emailing info@argonautpta.org to tell us about the problem!

Order by 10/31 and get 10% off your 2024-25 Yearbook. Visit http://www.treering.com/validate and enter passcode: 1016360642643711

🍽️ ARGO DINES OUT

Our inaugural Argo Dines Out event is coming up. Mark your calendars for Monday, 10/7! Take a break from school and cooking and join the PTA at Panda Express in El Paseo.  20% of the proceeds will be donated back to the Argo PTA. Win-Win!

 


Saratoga Education Foundation

The Saratoga Education Foundation (SEF) is excited to announce our 3rd annual 5K Fun Run and Kids Dash on Sunday, 11/3. Come out to enjoy a great time with the Saratoga community, family, and friends as we race through beautiful neighborhood streets of Saratoga. Stay for food, games, and raffle prizes.  Registration is open and early bird pricing is available until 10/11, so don't wait. Register today! All proceeds from the event benefit enrichment programs for the Saratoga Union School District. We are taking donations and sponsorships, so please consider contributing. 


Thank you!

Argo PTA

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PTA Newsletter 9/18/24

9/18/2024 11:16 am

πŸ—“οΈ CALENDAR SNAPSHOT πŸ—“

  • Thursday, 9/19 - Soft deadline to register for Robotics
  • Thursday, 9/19 - Deadline to join the September Birthday Book Club Celebration
  • Thursday, 9/26 - September Birthday Book Club Celebration
  • Friday, 9/27 - 5th Grade Promotion Planning meeting in the Argo Library at 12:00 PM
  • Saturday, 9/28 - Deadline to register for Musical
  • Monday, 9/30 - Hard deadline to register for Robotics
  • Tuesday, 10/1 - Deadline to order 2024-25 Spirit Wear

  • Tuesday, 10/1 - Friday, 10/4 - Musical Auditions
  • Monday, 10/7 - No School (Professional Development Day)
  • Wednesday, 10/9 - Musical Parent Meeting
  • Friday, 10/11 - School picture day

Want more? Check out the PTA Calendar

πŸ“£ VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

The Argo PTA is a 100% volunteer-run organization. Want to get involved? Head to the Volunteer Page to see all openings.

🚨 Critical Needs:

βœ‹πŸ» Volunteers Needed:

πŸ’ͺ🏻 JUST DO IT DONATION

PTA asks families to Just Do It and make a tax-deductible donation of $195 per student to fund programs and events on campus. See if your company matches to 2x or 3x your donation!

πŸ€– ROBOTICS REGISTRATION

Thank you to everyone who attended last night’s Argo Robotics parent info meeting. The recording will be posted on https://argonautpta.org/argorobotics ASAP. The soft registration deadline for Argo Robotics is Thursday, 9/19. We start forming teams immediately after. Register here. The hard deadline is Monday, 9/30. 
πŸ“šπŸŽ BIRTHDAY BOOK CLUB CELEBRATION πŸ₯³

September Birthday Book Club Celebration is scheduled for 9/26!  Check your email for the invitation. The deadline to place an order to join this month is 9/19. Head to Birthday Book Club to find out more.

🎢 MUSICAL REGISTRATION

PTA and West Valley Youth Theater are excited to announce registration is open through Saturday, 9/28.  Visit https://www.wvyt.org/argonaut to find out more and register.

 

Parent Info Meeting on Tuesday, September 24 at 7:30 PM.

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89125391673?pwd=B1OG6UbSF6zM44WevHLUjas7gn0xeG.1

Meeting ID: 891 2539 1673 

Passcode: 168069 

πŸŽ“ 5TH GRADE PROMOTION PLANNING

Attention, all 5th grade families, please join us at the first Promotion Planning meeting, Friday, 9/27, at 12:00 PM in the Argo Library. Feel free to bring your lunch. Your time and support is greatly appreciated in making this event a success for all of our 5th grade students.

πŸ“· YEARBOOKS ON SALE - EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT

Order by 10/31 and get 10% off your 2024-25 Yearbook.

Visit http://www.treering.com/validate and enter passcode: 1016360642643711

THANKS FOR THE ICE CREAM AND THE VOTES

Thank you, Argo Families, for a memorable ice cream social! And thank you PTA members for ratifying our new board, new bylaws, calendar, and budget! Our 1st association meeting notes and slides are posted on argonautpta.org/associationmeetings. Some post event reminders:

  • Please share photos here for yearbook and PTA communications or email photos@argonautpta.org.
  • Volunteers, if your company matches volunteer hours with money, please log hours to the Argonaut PTA cause, tax id 77-0140552.
  • Email info@argonautpta.org to tell us what you thought of the ice cream social.

🧠 DID YOU KNOW…

Argonaut used to host an event called The Bike Rodeo with the Sheriff. It took place on a Fall weekend and helped educate families on road and bike safety. 


Saratoga Education Foundation

The next Saratoga Education Foundation (SEF) General Meeting is on September 19 at 9am at the SUSD District Office, 20460 Forrest Hills Dr, Saratoga, CA 95070. Please join us to learn about SEF and get the latest updates. We look forward to your attendance!

 

Argonaut needs an SEF Site Representative. Interested? Email info@argonautpta.org

 

The Saratoga Education Foundation (SEF) is excited to announce our 3rd annual 5K Fun Run and Kids Dash on Sunday, November 3. Come out to enjoy a great time with the Saratoga community, family, and friends as we race through beautiful neighborhood streets of Saratoga. Stay for food, games, and raffle prizes.  Registration is open and early bird pricing is available until October 11, so don't wait.  Register today!  All proceeds from the event benefit enrichment programs for the Saratoga Union School District. We are taking donations and sponsorships, so please consider contributing. 


🎢 Saratoga Music Boosters - 50 Years Celebration! 🎡

Saratoga Music Boosters (SMB) supports SUSD's band, orchestra, and Redwood Middle School music programs. At Argonaut Elementary, SMB provides 5th grade Band & Strings AKA “Beginning Instrumental Music Exploratory.”

Founded in 1974, SMB has been a vehicle to help realize our music directors’ visions to grow the music programs offered in SUSD schools and Saratoga High School into the world-renowned music program it is today! 

Join us at SMB’s Golden Jubilee Fundraiser celebration to honor our history, our mentors/teachers/team who have helped make SMB what it is today, and to help ensure the continued success of our future generations of musicians and achievements. 

Saturday, September 21, 2024, 6-9pm

Club Sportiva, 521 Charcot Ave, San Jose, CA 95131

Reserve your seats here! Come for a night of music and fun, while contributing to a great cause. We hope to see you!


Thank you!

Argo PTA

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