PTA Newsletter 3/5/2025

🗓️ CALENDAR SNAPSHOT

• Week of 3/3-3/7 - TK/K early dismissal (12:10p)
• Wednesday, 3/5 & Thursday, 3/6 - 1st-5th grade early dismissal (12:35p)
• Monday, 3/10 - Parent Advisory Committee at 10:30 AM in Room 2 - all parents are welcome! 
• Wednesday, 3/12 - Variety Show Rehearsal
• Thursday, 3/13 - Argo Dines Out - Mendocino Farms
• Friday, 3/14 - Argo Variety Show and 3rd PTA Association Meeting
• Thursday, 3/20 & Friday, 3/21 - Disability Awareness Days - volunteers email jbosco@saratogausd.org  
• Monday, 3/24 - Special Assembly: Extreme Science 2.0
• Thursday, 3/27 - Disability Awareness Parent Night at Argonaut
• Thursday, 3/27 -Birthday Book Club Celebration during lunch
• Month of April - Argo Marathon! Register at https://argonautpta.org/marathon 

Want more? Check out the PTA Calendar

👟 GIRLS ON THE RUN IS OFF AND RUNNING!

The Argo Girls on the Run (GOTR) team has begun training for the annual GOTR Silicon Valley 5K in May. Your 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade girl can try out a free practice session without commitment. Visit the PTA website for more information and to register. Any questions? Email girlsontherun@argonautpta.org

🎤 ARGO VARIETY SHOW 🎭

Variety Show Dress Rehearsal

Date: Wednesday, March 12, 2025

Times:

• 1:00 – 2:30 PM – Twilight performers (TK - 2nd grade)
• 2:30 – 4:30 PM – Moonlight performers (3rd - 5th grade)

This is a drop-off only event.
Emcees must also attend.

Variety Show – Get Your Tickets Now!

Date: Friday, March 14, 2025

Times:

• Twilight Show: 5:30 – 6:30 PM
• Moonlight Show: 7:00 – 8:30 PM

Get tickets here

🍽️  ARGO DINES OUT

Thursday, 3/13, join the Argo PTA at Mendocino Farms to eat, connect, and make a difference!  50% of the proceeds will come back directly to Argo PTA.  Any questions? Email fundraise@argonautpta.org 

👟 VIRTUAL MARATHON REGISTRATION IS OPEN

Each participant will have the entire month of April to complete the 26.2 miles and win prizes. Registration is free!  Donate $40 per participant to help cover costs and receive a marathon t-shirt. Visit the marathon website for more information and to register!  Any questions? Email marathon@argonautpta.org

Do you own or know a business interested in sponsoring the marathon? Businesses can visit this page to find out more and donate.

🌡️ FUNDRAISING UPDATE

We’ve reached 76% of our annual fundraising goal! Your tax-deductible $195 per student Just Do It donation funds programs and events. Donate here, then 2x or 3x your donation with company match!

🤔DID YOU KNOW…

Your PTA donations and our Special Assemblies team are bringing the Extreme Science 2.0 show to Argonaut on Monday 3/24 at 1:15 PM and 2:10 PM. Here’s a brief promo.

David Hagerman has been performing his science assemblies for over 20 years. Though based in Branson, MO, David performs all over the country. Extreme Science 2.0 is a forty-five minute program including two performers, music and amazingly visual demonstrations:

• 700,000 Volt Van de Graaff generator (VDG): (one of the largest you can find), it creates 10-15 inch lightening bolts and more than enough static to raise hair
• Vortex Cannons: Creates flying rings of fog
• Floating beach balls: thanks to the Bernoulli effect, we have flight

SARATOGA EDUCATION FOUNDATION (SEF) - Parent Workshop

As part of SEF's ongoing enrichment programs, Saratoga Education Foundation (SEF) is offering a series of workshops and seminars for parents and students of SUSD. The next one is on Monday, March 17 with Mary Eschen  who will host a workshop that will cover a variety of parenting topics.  Mary is an ACC level coach and a former SUSD parent and has been lecturing and teaching practical parenting skills for over 10 years. Join Mary for a free, one-hour talk at Menlo Church (20455 Herriman Ave) at either 9:00am or 7:00pm at your convenience. Space is limited to, so please register to help us better plan for the event!

SARATOGA EDUCATION FOUNDATION (SEF) - Donor Appreciation

There is still time to donate to SEF! Together, we can make a lasting impact on our students and the community. Please consider contributing so that we can reach our goal of raising $500,000. Review our latest newsletter to learn more about the budget and the programs that SEF plans to support. 

SAVE THE DATE: SEF is hosting a donor appreciation event on Saturday, 4/26 afternoon at the beautiful House Family Vineyard. Donors who contribute by Tuesday, 4/15 will receive an invitation and additional information about the Donor Appreciation Event. We hope to see you there! 

SARATOGA HISTORICAL MUSEUM

Please become a member of the Saratoga Historical Museum! 

The mission of the Saratoga Historical Foundation is to preserve the unique history of Saratoga for the education and enjoyment of the community. Your dues and contributions fund our activities and help keep the Saratoga History Museum open. As a member you'll be informed of the many educational and social activities associated with the museum, such as lectures on California or local histories, new exhibits in the museum, and walking tours. The Educational Programs in the museum directly benefit Saratoga schools. Each year, 450-500 school children visit our Museum. They are 2nd, 3rd and some 5th graders.

The museum is located at 20450 Saratoga-Los Gatos Road, Saratoga. It's free to the general public and opens Friday through Sunday. Please use the link below to become a member or make donations.

https://www.saratogahistory.com/membership.htm

Thank you for your support to the Saratoga Historical Museum!

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