CLASSROOM STATS (as of 09-12-2022)

CLASSES WITH 100% MEMBERSHIP BY NOVEMBER 4^th WILL RECEIVE A CLASS GRANT!

JOIN OFFLINE: Print the PTA Membership Form and place in the lockbox (located on the fence near the school office) together with a check made payable to the Jefferson PTA.

Sign up your whole family!

Membership dues are 100% tax deductible (TAX ID 95-6204301)

A huge thank you to everyone who has volunteered to be a PTA committee chair and committee member.

There are still some Volunteer Chair positions for the 2022-2023 year where we need your help:

• Family STEM Night
• Green Committee
• Hospitality
• Legislation
• Multicultural Night
• RBEF Site Advocate
• Reflections
• Walking School Bus

If you are interested in any of these positions, please contact Samantha Schwarz at samschwarz82@gmail.com

Please join us for our first PTA Association Meeting of the 2022-2023 school year. We will vote on the budget, discuss programs and events and more... Please note that you need to have an active PTA membership in order to vote in the PTA Association Meetings. Follow this link to renew your PTA Membership for the 2022-2023 school year: 

 https://jointotem.com/ca/redondo-beach/jefferson-elem/join

RBEF Investor Drive Blitz

ends September 23

Let's all come Together for Education! Make an investment in our students through RBEF this year. Please consider a gift of $350 per student, yet no gift is too big or too small. Gifts can be made as a one-time donation or in monthly installments. And, don’t forget to see if your company offers a corporate match to double the impact of your gift.  Click here to invest

Hoffman Murphy New Donor Challenge

If 250 new donors make a gift to RBEF this week, Hoffman Murphy will make a bonus gift to RBEF of $2,500!

Get a glimpse into what is possible when we come together as a district community to support our students

If you intend to have your child participate in the Battle of the Books, please scan the QR code above or CLICK HERE  to fill out the google form by September 28th.

Please email the BoB team at JeffersonElementaryBoB@gmail.com with any questions.

IMPORTANT DATES

September 6-23 (Tue) – RBEF Investor Drive

September 13 (Tue) – PTA General Association Meeting, Cafeteria, 8-9AM

September 19 (Mon) – Running Club Starts 

September 21 (Wed) - School Picture Day

September 26 (Mon) – No School, Local Holiday

September 28 (Wed) - Dining With Dolphins @ Rock & Brews

October 5 (Wed) – No School, Local Holiday

October 6 (Thu) – RBUSD State of Education Address, Adams MS, TBD

October 10 (Mon) – Jog-a-thon t-shirt design contest due for 5th graders

October 21 (Fri) – Reflections entries due

October 24-28 (Mon-Fri) – Red Ribbon Week

Download and print the entire PTA calendar here 

ADD THE JEFFERSON CALENDAR TO YOUR SMART PHONE CALENDAR

To add this calendar to your phone:

Step 1: Write down or copy and paste the iCal URL for the Jefferson PTA Google Calendar -

https://www.google.com/calendar/ical/jeffelem.pta%40gmail.com/public/basic.ics

Step 2: Tap the "Settings" icon, then scroll down and select "Mail, Contacts, Calendars."

Step 3: Tap "Add Account" and select "Other".

Step 4: Select the "Add Subscribed Calendar" option.

Step 5: Fill in our Google Calendar URL (from step 1) in the Server box and click "Next." Change any settings you see fit before saving the calendar. You do not need a username or password.

Step 5: Toggle your view of the calendar by opening the Calendar app and tapping "Calendars" in the upper left corner. Tap Jefferson PTA to either display or remove calendar events.

SPIRIT WEAR

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee

National Hispanic Heritage Awareness Month – National Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15^th – October 15^th to promote the history, culture, and contributions of Hispanic-Americans — specifically, those whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. Communities mark the achievements of Hispanic and Latino Americans with festivals and educational activities. This year's theme is: "Unidos: Inclusivity for a Stronger Nation."

Sept 19^th-23^rd – Start with Hello week was created by Sandy Hook Promise as a national call-to-action week dedicated to making new social connections and creating a sense of belonging among youth.

Sept 21^st – World Alzheimer’s Day takes place during September, which is also World Alzheimer’s Month. In the build up to, and on the day of, many Alzheimer and dementia associations around the world host memory walks, fundraisers, awareness raising activities and campaigns to bring attention towards those in their community that are affected by Alzheimer’s disease or other types of dementia.

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Jefferson Elementary PTA



Email: JeffElem.PTA@gmail.com

Website: dolphinpta.com

Tax ID: 95-6204301