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San Jose HG MagnetBooster Club
September 2011 Kickoff Meeting
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Who is the Booster Club?
You are!
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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
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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
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Parents Enhancing Curriculum
Share an expertise or hobby that relates to curriculumor bring in guest experts
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Physical Education
1 hour of PE every Thursday with beloved YMCA Coach Rey
(in addition to alternate Tuesdays)
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Opera
For 4th and 5th grades
From LA Opera
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Hip-Hop Dance and Choreography
For 2nd and 3rd grades
From Zulu Gremlin aka Sophia & Steven’s dad
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Shakespeare From Will Geer
Theatricum Botanicum
Performances: Feb. 10, 2012
Gr 2,3: The Tempest
Gr 4: MacBeth
Gr 5: Julius Caesar
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Forensic Science
Collect and analyze evidence
Apply scientific process to solve mysteries
Test chemical reactions and spool DNA
From Star Education GATE
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YogaYoga workshops teach
Focus
Relaxation
Stress management
Self respect & empathy
From Rising Lotus Yoga
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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
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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
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Project Citizen
Grades 4 and 5 learn how to monitor and influence Public Policy
Project Citizen info
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Budget for 2011-2012
Fundraising Sources
Fundraising Campaign
Budget and Fundraising
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Booster Budget for 2011-12
$25,000
Lego Robotics16%
PE10%
Yoga9%
Forensics16%
Shakespeare19%
Teacher Stipend6%
Music12%
Field trips & misc
12%
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Fundraising Sources
Your Donations
Employer Matching
Grants
Ralphs
Spirit-Wear Sales
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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
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Shop and donate at the same time
Register online or take our barcode to your Ralphs
Free Money
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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
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The San Jose PTA funds
Buses for some Field Trips
PE (alternating Tuesdays)
After school homework help until 4:30 PM
Playground equipment
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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
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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?