April 4, 2022
DOLPHIN DID YOU KNOW
RUNNING CLUB FOR 2ND GRADE STARTS TOMORROW

We’re very excited to add the SECOND GRADE to our Running Club. 

2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th graders run weekly on Tuesday and Thursday beginning Tuesday, April 5, 2022.

You do not have to sign your child up for Running Club. They automatically receive a badge.

TUESDAY AND THURSDAY SCHEDULE

7:55 (approx) School Gates Open
7:58 RUNNING CLUB STARTS
8:10 RUNNING CLUB OVER: Students finish their lap.
 
GENERAL INFORMATION:

  • Running Club (RC) badges have been distributed to your 2nd Grade child at school.
  • Students who wish to participate in RC should report directly to the field and leave their backpacks, etc. nearby.  They do NOT have to go to their classrooms/patios first.  Students arriving after the start of RC may join after it has begun.
  • Students don’t have to RUN. They may walk/jog.
  • The Marathon bracelets and certificates will be distributed to students the week after they are earned. 
  • Popsicles as 10-mile rewards will NOT be distributed at this time however we are working on an alternative reward/ incentive.
 
VOLUNTEERS! WE NEED YOUR HELP!
You MUST be registered with the school as a volunteer to help at Running Club.  If you are, please visit the sign-up genius at the link below. If you are NOT, the office has the paperwork you need to become a volunteer.https://tinyurl.com/jeffersonrunning-club
 
VIEW YOUR STUDENT’S RUNS
To view your child’s mileage each time they run, download the free STRIDE TRACK APP. You will need your child’s 14 digit runner ID to register them, which can be found on their badge. Once registered, you can view their mileage with the app. Lap scans are usually uploaded the same day.
 
THANK YOU!


This program is volunteer run program from your PTA and is a work in progress. We’re all working hard to make this fun for the kids and appreciate your support. 

See you on the field!

YEARBOOKS

EARLY BIRD PRICE EXTENDED UNTIL FRIDAY, APRIL 8!

To purchase the yearbook:

  1. Go to https://buytheyearbook.pictavo.com/
  2. Select the school or enter the school ID: 703663.
  3. Select "Buy the yearbook" link or press the Yearbooks option
  4. Enter the student information on the next screen
  5. Click Add to Cart. 
  6. Enter your (parent) information at checkout. 

*** Yearbook early-bird price is $25 until April 8th, 2022. After that date, the price will be $30.
JEFFERSON SPRING CARNIVAL & SILENT AUCTION

APRIL 29, 5PM-8PM
JEFFERSON FIELD
* FREE EVENT *


AUCTION BIDDING WILL TAKE PLACE VIA AUCTRIA APP
(no need to be present to win)


JEFFERSON SILENT AUCTION

DONATE AUCTION ITEMS
or
BECOME AN EVENT SPONSOR

Dear Parents,

If you have anything that would make a great auction item, i.e. signed sports paraphernalia or a vacation home for a night or two, tickets to a sporting event, gift cards, etc. or personal contacts with a local business owner who would like to market to over 300 parents at our event, we greatly appreciate your participation.

How do these donations work and benefit both the donor and Jefferson PTA?
Donations from businesses and/or families (restaurants, stores, kids’ camps, experiences, services, gift certificates, vacation homes, etc.) provide a tax deduction and a direct way of marketing to Redondo Beach families.
In exchange for the item, the business will be recognized on all our communication channels: website, social media, mobile app, and weekly newsletter to almost 1000 parents and community members. Furthermore, the business will be recognized on the auction website, mobile bidding app, and also on displays at the Silent Auction venue.

If you wish to donate an item, please fill out the donation form below and email to JeffElem.PTA@gmail.com. Items must be received no later than April 27, 2022.
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Interested in becoming an event sponsor?

There are several opportunities available:

"The Inflatables" Sponsor
Description: Big inflatable obstacle courses
Price: $1,000

"Fa-bull-ous" Sponsor
Description: mechanical bull ring game
Price: $750

Carnival Games Sponsor
Description: 6 tents with carnival games
Price: $650

"Fun with Slides" Sponsor
Description: Big inflatable slide
Cost: $500

"Say Cheese!" Sponsor
Description: Photo booth
Cost: $300

Stage Sponsor
Description: Stage for performances during the event
Cost: $250

Other sponsorship levels may be available upon request.

Event sponsors will be recognized in the following ways:
  • Business name/logo on the banner and recognition at the event
  • Dedicated social media posts recognizing the sponsorship
  • Recognition on the PTA website and auction site, Jefferson mobile app, the mobile bidding app, and weekly newsletter to almost 1000 parents and community members.

If you want to become a sponsor of the Spring Carnival, please contact gloria.macri@gmail.com by Friday, April 8, 2022.

DINING WITH DOLPHINS

FRESH BROTHERS
TOMORROW, APRIL 5

NEWS FROM THE DEI COMMITTEE

We are close, very close!

ONLY 25 PTA MEMBERS away from reaching our overall goal of 790 members! If we reach our overall goal, our PTA will receive an award.
Anybody can be a PTA members: parents, kids, grandparents, neighbors, other family members, and friends.

Sign up your family! Membership dues are 100% tax deductible (TAX ID 95-6204301)

SPIRIT WEAR


THE JEFFERSON APP


COMMUNITY EVENTS


CITY OF REDONDO - EGGSTRAVAGANZA

PARRAS PTSA - FAMILY STEM NIGHT


RBEF'S NEWS CORNER
There is still time to invest in RBEF
OR TEXT RBEFJEFF TO 44-321

SKECHERS PIER-TO-PIER WALK GRANT
In 2021, Jefferson crushed its goal of registered Skechers Pier-to-Pier Walk participants! Our school had 272 registered walkers (virtual or in-person).

Jefferson will receive a grant of $12,240.00

from RBEF for our participation in the Skechers Walk.

A huge THANK YOU to all families who participated in the Walk and to RBEF and Skechers for the generous grant.

RBEF GALA 2022


FUNDRAISING
Introducing a new way to support Jefferson at no extra cost to you. Jefferson Elementary PTA is now the newest fundraising partner of Farm Fresh To You

Families can enjoy fresh, local, organic produce at home while earning dollars for their school. It's an easy way to encourage healthy habits at home and support our school!

Use the code jeffersonrb and earn 10% for Jefferson Elementary.
For more information about Amazon Smile please visit the link below: https://www.dolphinpta.com/passive-fundraising
BOX TOPS
IMPORTANT DATES


April 5 - Dining with dolphins (Fresh Brothers)
April 8 - Yearbook Early-Bird Price ends

April 16 - Eggstravaganza

April 29 - Spring Carnival and Silent Auction

May 10 - Parras - Family STEM Night

May 16 - DEI Forum

May 27 - RBEF Spring Gala