Theodore Judah Elementary PTA

President's Corner

• We Did It!

  3/4/2010 4:00:00 PM

  On Saturday the 27th we made Theodore Judah history.  Our first off-site Dinner & Auction was a huge success.  This event took the place of the Cookie Dough, Entertainment Book, & Wrapping Paper Sales of the past and I am pleased to say it surpassed our income needs and expectations.  We were hoping to net at least $8000 to cover those other fundraisers and instead we netted just over $12,000!!  All of the proceeds will be used to continue to fund our Science Alive Program which encompasses the Science Lab, Garden Program, Landscape Renovation, and "No-More Splinters" Project. Congratulations Theodore Judah families on a job well done!  My favorite part of the entire event was the commraderie between all the parents.  There was an amazing energy in the room throughout the night as we ate, drank, shopped, and danced.....oh yes, there was plenty of dancing!  It was truly the first time our parents and teachers got a chance to mingle with eachother without the children around.  We all love those little buggers but what a great experience to have some "grown up" time together. 

  Thank you to all of those who donated items or services to help make our auction such a success.  A special thanks goes out to Christina Albers who brought plenty of experience and organization to the entire auction process.  We couldn't have done it without her!  I also want to thank Kelly Andrews and Jeanmarie Kopple for all their help with planning the event and especially our fabulous chef Jill Zenti for the amazing food and her husband Steve Meyers for procuring all of that fabulous wine.

  We had a great team that spent several hours transforming Clunie Hall for the evening.  Thank you Marcia Czajkowski, Dina Meylink, Kris Blanco, Leslie Henriquez, Tahoe Gallion, Bryn Sullivan & Shannon Hardwicke for your help.

  And finally I would like to extend a huge thank you to Ofelia Avalos and her registration team of Tom & Denise Guarnera, Scott Peterson, Rebecca Gonzalez and Peggy Watson for all of their committment and patience during the entire night while efficiently checking people in and out for the event.

  We are so fortunate to have such amazing parents and community support that has enabled us to enter this new frontier.  If we choose to do it again I know that it will only get better with all the experience we gained this year!

  Check out the photos at http://sariahphoto.com/Events/Judah-Auction

   

   

   

   

• Off-Site Dinner & Auction Around the Corner!!

  2/16/2010 11:43:34 PM

  Our big fundraising dinner and auction is right around the corner on February 27th at McKinley Park's Cluney Hall.  If you are interested and have not secured your spot there is still time.  Seating is limited however, and tickets are first come first serve.  Please note your $50 ticket includes dinner, drinks and live music entertainment.  The PTA is also in the final weeks of gathering auction items and still needs your help to ensure this event is successful.  Please continue to bring your tax deductible donations to the office as every item helps.  Also, if you are able, take the time to reach out to any business you may know personally that would be willing to donate an auction item or be a sponsor for the event.  For more information about sponsorships or if you you need a request letter with the PTA's tax id # contact Kelly Andrews at 916-451-5622.

• We have a Treasurer!

  10/4/2009 4:28:43 PM

  I am excited to introduce Jacki Pope as our new treasurer.  She has a daughter in Kindergarten.   I filled her in on the responsibilities and passed off the information she will need to start actively working as our treasurer.  Please welcome her to the board and thank her for accepting this very important position. 

  Donna

• Welcome Back, TJ Family

  9/17/2009 12:13:38 AM

  Dear Theodore Judah Families and Staff,

   

  Welcome back to all returning families and a warm welcome to those joining us for the first time! I am Donna Dowson, your Theodore Judah PTA President for the 2009-2010 school year. I hope everyone had a great, relaxing summer and are ready for the exciting year ahead. Your PTA has been working over the summer planning some fun activities and programs for our children.

   

  The Theodore Judah PTA is here for our children and families. To be successful, we need volunteers! Every little bit makes a difference. You can volunteer in the classroom, at events after school, or even help with some small items in the evenings. If you have a lot of time, great! If you only have a little time, that’s OK too; we’ll find something for you. The most effective way to know what’s happening in the school is to volunteer and be involved. It is a great way to meet new people and get to know the school and the community.

   

  By now you probably know our school is in the middle of a major landscape renovation. This has been made possible due to countless hours of dedication and hard work from several families, community members, and district employees.  However, none of this would have happened without the tireless efforts of our Garden Docent Coordinator, Shannon Hardwicke who is spearheading the project and managing all the eager volunteers.  Her enthusiasm is contagious and her spirit and drive unyielding.  Please be sure to give her a huge thank you when you see her on campus! 

   

  If you have any questions or concerns regarding the PTA, please contact me at 916-798-9001 or donna@d3x.com.  I look forward to meeting and working with you and hope everyone has a great year.  Remember….Together, we are Better!

   

  Donna Dowson

  PTA President

   

  “Great opportunities to help others seldom come, but small ones surround us daily.”  –Sally Koch