PTA Newsletter 10/9/24

10/9/2024 10:34 am

🗓️ CALENDAR SNAPSHOT

Wednesday, 10/9 - Musical Parent Meeting
Thursday, 10/10 - First Robotics Technical Sessions
Friday, 10/11 - School Picture Day
Friday, 10/11 - Deadline to submit Diwali video
Friday, 10/25 - Diwali Assembly
10/28-11/6 - Dia de los Muertos
Thursday, 10/31 - Halloween Parade
Monday, 11/1 - No School (Teacher Work Day)
Monday, 11/4 - Argo Dines Out at Mendocino Farms
11/04-11/8 - Minimum Days for Conference Week

Want more? Check out the PTA Calendar

🚧 MEMBERSHIP TOOLKIT UPDATE 🚧

Membership Toolkit (MTK) did an “update” that may have swapped contact information between parents (eg, Parent 1 became Parent 2, vice versa). Please log into the Argonaut PTA website and confirm the contact information for the accounts so any volunteer signups reflect the correct parent information. The update did not impact any registrations, donations, or purchases. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for working with us! We’re still learning too!

🚨 CRITICAL VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:

Winter Ball still needs TWO co-chairs before 11/1, or we may need to cancel. Email info@argonautpta.org

🍽️ Inaugural ARGO DINES OUT

Thanks to everyone who came out to support us on Monday 10/7 at Panda Express! Did you miss out this time? No worries, you’ll have another chance on Monday 11/4 at Mendocino Farms in the Pruneyard where 30% of sales will be donated back to the Argo PTA!

Want to share Argo Dines Out photos with yearbook? Email photos@argonautpta.org

💪🏻 JUST (KEEP) DO-ING IT!

We’ve reached 25% of our annual fundraising goal. Let’s get to 50% by December! 🚀🌡️ Remember, your tax-deductible $195 per student Just Do It donation funds programs and events for our Argo students. Donate here, then 2x or 3x your donation with company match!

🪔 DIWALI VIDEO

As part of the Diwali Assembly on 10/25, we will showcase a video compilation of Argo students explaining what Diwali means to them. If you would like your student(s) to be part of this presentation, have them dress in their festive best or get together with a group of Argo friends, and record a video of them explaining what Diwali means to them (in 5 words or less or they can simply wish 'Happy Diwali, Argonaut'). We encourage all students, regardless of their background, to participate in this celebration of Diwali. Everyone is welcome to share their thoughts and wishes for the festival! Upload the video to the Argo PTA Diwali Album by Friday, 10/11. If you have any questions, email diwali@argonautpta.org

🧾 PTA REIMBURSEMENTS

Did you purchase something for the Argonaut PTA? The reimbursement form is now available to complete on the Argonaut website! Head here for instructions and to complete the form.

📷 YEARBOOK - EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT ENDS THIS MONTH

Order by 10/31 and get 10% off your 2024-25 Yearbook. Visit treering and enter passcode: 1016360642643711

🧠 DID YOU KNOW…

PTA has budget for one more cultural awareness events? Would like to add a cultural event to the PTA Calendar? You know what to do. That’s right! Email info@argonautpta.org

Saratoga Education Foundation (SEF) 5K Fun Run

Business Sponsorship and Volunteer Opportunities for SEF 5K Fun Run: Last year, over 700 participants showed up at the SEF 5K Fun Run to support SEF and SUSD schools. If you own a business, this is a great way to promote your services or products! All sponsors are listed on our T-shirts and event banner. For more details on the sponsorship packages, please click here!

Volunteers: It takes a village to make this event a success and we are asking for community involvement. If you would like to help, please check out the volunteer opportunities (there are separate signup links for adult signup and student signup).

Register: The 5K Fun Run is on Sunday, November 3 and registration is open. Save $15 by taking advantage of early bird pricing. Prices go up after October 18. Register here today!

Thank you!

Argo PTA

Check out the updated https://www.argonautpta.org

Questions/Comments/Suggestions: info@argonautpta.org

Join the Argo Families WhatsApp Community

PTA Newsletter 10/2/24

10/3/2024 9:18 am

CALENDAR SNAPSHOT

Friday, 10/4 - Movie Night at Redwood Middle School
Monday, 10/7 - No School (Professional Development Day)
Monday, 10/7 - Argo Dines Out Fundraiser ( Panda Express, El Paseo)
Wednesday, 10/9 - Musical Parent Meeting
Friday, 10/11 - School Picture Day
Friday, 10/11 - Deadline to submit Diwali video
Friday, 10/25 - Diwali at the weekly assembly
Monday, 11/1 - No School (Teacher Work Day)

Want more? Check out the PTA Calendar

MEMBERSHIP TOOLKIT UPDATE

Membership Toolkit (MTK) did an “update” that may have swapped contact information between parents (eg, Parent 1 became Parent 2, and vice versa). Please log into the Argonaut PTA website and confirm the contact information for the accounts so any volunteer signups reflect the correct parent information. The update did not impact any registrations, donations, or purchases. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for working with us! We’re still learning too!

CRITICAL VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:

10/11 - Picture Day Volunteer Signup (upon completing a full volunteer shift, you will receive a free photo package).
Winter Ball still needs TWO co-chairs before 11/01, or we may need to cancel. Email info@argonautpta.org

Inaugural ARGO DINES OUT

On Monday 10/7, the students have no school so give everyone a break and join the Argo PTA at Panda Express at El Paseo to eat, connect, and give back to the PTA! 20% of the proceeds will go directly to Argo PTA. Show the flyer when ordering or use the coupon code if placing a mobile order. We hope to see you there!

JUST (KEEP) DO-ING IT!

We’ve reached 25% of our annual fundraising goal. Let’s get to 50% by December! Remember, your tax-deductible $195 per student Just Do It donation funds programs and events for our Argo students. Donate here, then 2x or 3x your donation with company match!

MUSICAL REGISTRATION

The official registration deadline passed, but we will take latecomers because Alice is a big production and needs your talent. Take advantage of this opportunity to gain presentation skills all while having fun and making lasting memories!

1st AND 2nd Grade: Registration is open to any 1st and 2nd graders who have a sibling also participating in the production (sibling required). Register at https://www.wvyt.org/argonaut.

If you missed the Musical Parent FAQ meeting, you can view the recording here.

DIWALI VIDEO

As part of the Diwali Assembly this year, we will showcase a video compilation of Argo students explaining what Diwali means to them. If you would like your student(s) to be part of this presentation, have them dress in their festive best or get together with a group of Argo friends, and record a video of them explaining what Diwali means to them (in 5 words or less or they can simply wish 'Happy Diwali, Argonaut'). Upload the video to the Argo PTA Diwali Album by 10/11/24. If you have any questions, email diwali@argonautpta.org

PTA REIMBURSEMENTS

Did you purchase something for the Argonaut PTA? The reimbursement form is now available to complete on the Argonaut website! Head here for instructions and to complete the form.

YEARBOOK - EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT

Order by 10/31/24 and get 10% off your 2024-25 Yearbook. Visit treering and enter passcode: 1016360642643711

Redwood Middle School Movie Night

Join RMS PTA's Fall Movie Night 2024 on Friday, 10/4, from 6-9pm at Redwood Middle School's Lower Black Top! We’re screening Tim Burton's iconic Beetlejuice—a spooky-fun classic perfect for the season! Bring your chairs or mats for an outdoor movie under the stars. Come dressed in your quirkiest, coziest, or spookiest outfits for a night of games, boba, food trucks, and fun!

Saratoga Education Foundation (SEF) 5K Fun Run

Business Sponsorship and Volunteer Opportunities for SEF 5K Fun Run: Last year, over 700 participants showed up at the SEF 5K Fun Run to support SEF and SUSD schools. If you own a business, this is a great way to promote your services or products! All sponsors are listed on our T-shirts and event banner. For more details on the sponsorship packages, please click here!

Volunteers: It takes a village to make this event a success and we are asking for community involvement. If you would like to help, please check out the volunteer opportunities (there are separate signup links for adult signup and student signup).

Register: The 5K Fun Run is on Sunday, 11/3 and registration is open. Save $15 by taking advantage of early bird pricing. Prices go up after 10/18. Register here today!

Thank you!

Argo PTA

Check out the updated https://www.argonautpta.org

Questions/Comments/Suggestions: info@argonautpta.org

Join the Argo Families WhatsApp Community

PTA Newsletter 9/25/24

9/25/2024 3:06 pm

CALENDAR SNAPSHOT

Thursday, 9/26 - September Birthday Book Club Celebration
Friday, 9/27 - 5th Grade Promotion Planning Meeting
Saturday, 9/28 - Deadline to register for Musical
Monday, 9/30 - Deadline to register for Robotics
Tuesday, 10/1 - Deadline to order 2024-25 Spirit Wear
Tuesday, 10/1 - Friday, 10/4 - Musical Auditions
Monday, 10/7 - No School (Professional Development Day)
Monday, 10/7 - Argo Dines Out (Panda Express in El Paseo)
Wednesday, 10/9 - Musical Parent Meeting
Friday, 10/11 - School Picture Day
Friday, 10/11 - Deadline to upload video to the Diwali Album
Friday, 10/25 - Diwali at the weekly assembly

Want more? Check out the PTA Calendar

JUST DID IT! KEEP DOING IT!

Perhaps you noticed from the bear thermometer in front of the office that we reached 25% of our annual fundraising goal. What would it take to get to 50% by December, Argonaut? Remember that your Just Do It donation of $195 per student is tax-deductible and funds programs and events on campus. 2x or 3x your donation with company matching!

THANK YOU VOLUNTEERS

The Argo PTA is happy to welcome our new SEF Site Representative, Shilpa Gupta! Thank you for stepping up! And thank you also to Catalina, Tiffany, and Wei for signing up to cater lunch for our fabulous teachers for the 11/1 teacher work day!

Winter Ball still needs TWO co-chairs before 11/1, or we may need to cancel it. But let’s not cancel it! We could do a Valentine’s theme!

BIRTHDAY BOOK CLUB CELEBRATION

September Birthday Book Club Celebration takes place tomorrow, 9/26! Check your email for the invitation. Head to Birthday Book Club to find out more.

5TH GRADE PROMOTION PLANNING

Attention all 5th grade families, please join us at the first Promotion Planning meeting on Friday, 9/27, at 12:20 PM in the Argo Library. Feel free to bring your lunch. Your time and support is greatly appreciated in making this event a success for all our 5th grade students.

MUSICAL REGISTRATION

The last day to register for Alice in Wonderland Jr. is this Saturday, 9/28. Register at https://www.wvyt.org/argonaut.

If you missed the parent FAQ meeting last night, you can view that video here:

https://vimeo.com/1012835287?share=copy

ROBOTICS REGISTRATION

Teams have formed! The challenge sets have arrived. The hard deadline to register is Monday, 9/30. For more information and to register, head to the Robotics page.

ORDER SPIRIT WEAR

Did you miss the last spirit gear deadline? Don't worry! You have another chance to order an Argo t-shirt and/or hoody. The order will be placed the evening of Tuesday, 10/1. Show your Argo spirit! Order spirit wear here.

DIWALI VIDEOS

As part of the Diwali Assembly this year, we will showcase a video compilation of Argo students explaining what Diwali means to them. If you would like your student/s to be part of this presentation, take a video of them explaining what Diwali means to them in 5 words or less or they can simply wish 'Happy Diwali, Argonaut' on the video. Have them dress in their festive best and get together with a group of Argo friends to make it more fun! Upload the video to the Argo PTA Diwali Album by 10/11 so we can add it to the compilation.

For any questions please email us at diwali@argonautpta.org

YEARBOOK SITE FIXED - ORDER YOURS TODAY

We fixed the yearbook dropdown to include our new teachers! Sorry about that and thanks for emailing info@argonautpta.org to tell us about the problem!

Order by 10/31 and get 10% off your 2024-25 Yearbook. Visit http://www.treering.com/validate and enter passcode: 1016360642643711

ARGO DINES OUT

Our inaugural Argo Dines Out event is coming up. Mark your calendars for Monday, 10/7! Take a break from school and cooking and join the PTA at Panda Express in El Paseo. 20% of the proceeds will be donated back to the Argo PTA. Win-Win!

Saratoga Education Foundation

The Saratoga Education Foundation (SEF) is excited to announce our 3rd annual 5K Fun Run and Kids Dash on Sunday, 11/3. Come out to enjoy a great time with the Saratoga community, family, and friends as we race through beautiful neighborhood streets of Saratoga. Stay for food, games, and raffle prizes. Registration is open and early bird pricing is available until 10/11, so don't wait. Register today! All proceeds from the event benefit enrichment programs for the Saratoga Union School District. We are taking donations and sponsorships, so please consider contributing.

Thank you!

Argo PTA

Check out the updated https://www.argonautpta.org

Questions/Comments/Suggestions: info@argonautpta.org

Join the Argo Families WhatsApp Community

PTA Newsletter 9/18/24

9/18/2024 11:16 am

🗓️ CALENDAR SNAPSHOT 🗓

Thursday, 9/19 - Soft deadline to register for Robotics
Thursday, 9/19 - Deadline to join the September Birthday Book Club Celebration
Thursday, 9/26 - September Birthday Book Club Celebration
Friday, 9/27 - 5th Grade Promotion Planning meeting in the Argo Library at 12:00 PM
Saturday, 9/28 - Deadline to register for Musical
Monday, 9/30 - Hard deadline to register for Robotics
Tuesday, 10/1 - Deadline to order 2024-25 Spirit Wear
Tuesday, 10/1 - Friday, 10/4 - Musical Auditions
Monday, 10/7 - No School (Professional Development Day)
Wednesday, 10/9 - Musical Parent Meeting
Friday, 10/11 - School picture day

Want more? Check out the PTA Calendar

📣 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

The Argo PTA is a 100% volunteer-run organization. Want to get involved? Head to the Volunteer Page to see all openings.

🚨 Critical Needs:

Teacher Workday Lunch
Movie Night
Winter Ball - we need two co-chairs before 11/01 or we may need to cancel the party. 😔

✋🏻 Volunteers Needed:

Diwali Assembly 10/25 - If interested, email diwali@argonautpta.org

💪🏻 JUST DO IT DONATION

PTA asks families to Just Do It and make a tax-deductible donation of $195 per student to fund programs and events on campus. See if your company matches to 2x or 3x your donation!

🤖 ROBOTICS REGISTRATION

Thank you to everyone who attended last night’s Argo Robotics parent info meeting. The recording will be posted on https://argonautpta.org/argorobotics ASAP. The soft registration deadline for Argo Robotics is Thursday, 9/19. We start forming teams immediately after. Register here. The hard deadline is Monday, 9/30.
📚🎁 BIRTHDAY BOOK CLUB CELEBRATION 🥳

September Birthday Book Club Celebration is scheduled for 9/26! Check your email for the invitation. The deadline to place an order to join this month is 9/19. Head to Birthday Book Club to find out more.

🎶 MUSICAL REGISTRATION

PTA and West Valley Youth Theater are excited to announce registration is open through Saturday, 9/28. Visit https://www.wvyt.org/argonaut to find out more and register.

Parent Info Meeting on Tuesday, September 24 at 7:30 PM.

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89125391673?pwd=B1OG6UbSF6zM44WevHLUjas7gn0xeG.1

Meeting ID: 891 2539 1673

Passcode: 168069

🎓 5TH GRADE PROMOTION PLANNING

Attention, all 5th grade families, please join us at the first Promotion Planning meeting, Friday, 9/27, at 12:00 PM in the Argo Library. Feel free to bring your lunch. Your time and support is greatly appreciated in making this event a success for all of our 5th grade students.

📷 YEARBOOKS ON SALE - EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT

Order by 10/31 and get 10% off your 2024-25 Yearbook.

Visit http://www.treering.com/validate and enter passcode: 1016360642643711

THANKS FOR THE ICE CREAM AND THE VOTES

Thank you, Argo Families, for a memorable ice cream social! And thank you PTA members for ratifying our new board, new bylaws, calendar, and budget! Our 1st association meeting notes and slides are posted on argonautpta.org/associationmeetings. Some post event reminders:

Please share photos here for yearbook and PTA communications or email photos@argonautpta.org.
Volunteers, if your company matches volunteer hours with money, please log hours to the Argonaut PTA cause, tax id 77-0140552.
Email info@argonautpta.org to tell us what you thought of the ice cream social.

🧠 DID YOU KNOW…

Argonaut used to host an event called The Bike Rodeo with the Sheriff. It took place on a Fall weekend and helped educate families on road and bike safety.

Saratoga Education Foundation

The next Saratoga Education Foundation (SEF) General Meeting is on September 19 at 9am at the SUSD District Office, 20460 Forrest Hills Dr, Saratoga, CA 95070. Please join us to learn about SEF and get the latest updates. We look forward to your attendance!

Argonaut needs an SEF Site Representative. Interested? Email info@argonautpta.org.

The Saratoga Education Foundation (SEF) is excited to announce our 3rd annual 5K Fun Run and Kids Dash on Sunday, November 3. Come out to enjoy a great time with the Saratoga community, family, and friends as we race through beautiful neighborhood streets of Saratoga. Stay for food, games, and raffle prizes. Registration is open and early bird pricing is available until October 11, so don't wait. Register today! All proceeds from the event benefit enrichment programs for the Saratoga Union School District. We are taking donations and sponsorships, so please consider contributing.

🎶 Saratoga Music Boosters - 50 Years Celebration! 🎵

Saratoga Music Boosters (SMB) supports SUSD's band, orchestra, and Redwood Middle School music programs. At Argonaut Elementary, SMB provides 5th grade Band & Strings AKA “Beginning Instrumental Music Exploratory.”

Founded in 1974, SMB has been a vehicle to help realize our music directors’ visions to grow the music programs offered in SUSD schools and Saratoga High School into the world-renowned music program it is today!

Join us at SMB’s Golden Jubilee Fundraiser celebration to honor our history, our mentors/teachers/team who have helped make SMB what it is today, and to help ensure the continued success of our future generations of musicians and achievements.

Saturday, September 21, 2024, 6-9pm

Club Sportiva, 521 Charcot Ave, San Jose, CA 95131

Reserve your seats here! Come for a night of music and fun, while contributing to a great cause. We hope to see you!

Thank you!

Argo PTA

Check out the updated https://www.argonautpta.org

Questions/Comments/Suggestions: info@argonautpta.org

Join the Argo Families WhatsApp Community

PTA Newsletter 9/11/24

9/11/2024 12:42 pm

CALENDAR SNAPSHOT

TODAY, 9/11 - Deadline to RSVP for the Ice Cream Social
Friday, 9/13 - Ice Cream Social and 1st PTA Association Meeting - members and nonmembers welcome!
Tuesday, 9/17 - Argo Robotics Parent Info Meeting [zoom link]
Thursday, 9/19 - Deadline to register for Robotics
Saturday, 9/28 - Deadline to register for the Musical
Tuesday, 10/01 - Friday, 10/04 - Musical Auditions
Monday, 10/07 - Teacher Work Day - No School
Friday, 10/11 - School Photos

Want more? Check out the one-page tentative 2024-25 Calendar of Events.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

The Argo PTA is a 100% volunteer-run organization. Thank you to volunteers who filled out the interest form. We noticed low numbers for the Winter Ball and Hospitality Committee. We need Winter Ball organizers by November. And the only real skill needed for hospitality is a love of feeding teachers. Head to the programs and events page on the PTA website to see openings. Questions? Email info@argonautpta.org.

PTA WEBSITE PRO TIPS

Trouble signing up to volunteer on the Argonaut PTA website? Make sure:

Each active student’s teacher is assigned by going to My Account > Student Information.
All light blue error messages are addressed

Please report issues to info@argonautpta.org and thank you for working with us through this transition!

JUST DO IT DONATION

Argo PTA asks all families to Just Do It and make a tax-deductible donation of $195 per student to fund the programs and events that enrich the lives of students, staff, and families in our community. See if your company matches and double or triple your donation!

ICE CREAM SOCIAL

RSVP for our Ice Cream Social by tonight!

Members voted in a delectable menu. Can you guess which flavors and toppings were the most popular? We’ll cover it in our first PTA Association Meeting before the ice cream is served. Don’t miss the next vote! Becoming an annual member is just a matter of $15.

No milk? No problem! We’ll have a small assortment of popsicles, too. Because PTA is for everyone!

The weather forecast is looking great. Why not pack a blanket, order some takeout, and make it a picnic on our beautiful lawn or at the red lunch tables? We’ll start you off with dessert.

MUSICAL REGISTRATION OPEN

Argo PTA and West Valley Youth Theater are proud to announce that registration for this year’s musical production of Alice in Wonderland Jr. is now open until Saturday, 9/28. Visit https://www.wvyt.org/argonaut to find out more and register.

ROBOTICS PARENT INFO MEETING

Learn more about this year’s robotics program on Tuesday, 9/17 at 7:00 PM via Zoom.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81847363942?pwd=3qDXklSIInNSKyPwbwa4bi9cwGr563.1

Meeting ID: 818 4736 3942

Passcode: 151983

Registration opens after the meeting, when the registration link will be posted.

CALL FOR DIWALI VOLUNTEERS

We are looking for parents interested in helping organize the special Diwali Assembly at Argonaut. If you are interested, please email diwali@argonautpta.org

YEARBOOKS ON SALE - EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT

Order by 10/31 and get 10% off your Argo Yearbook. Visit https://argonautpta.org/yearbook for more info.

BIRTHDAY BOOK CLUB

Celebrate your student’s birthday AND help stock our school library with new books. It’s a WIN-WIN! Visit the Birthday Book Club website for the book wishlist and participation form.

DID YOU KNOW…

You can subscribe to the PTA Calendar from your calendar app? You can also subscribe to a Volunteer Calendar which shows all opportunities you’ve signed up for. Visit https://argonautpta.org/Calendar and look for the sign up to receive automatic calendar updates button.

Saratoga Education Foundation

The next Saratoga Education Foundation (SEF) General Meeting is on September 19 at 9am at the SUSD District Office. Please join us to learn about SEF and get the latest updates. The meeting will take place on September 19 at 9am at the District office, 20460 Forrest Hills Dr, Saratoga, CA 95070. We look forward to your attendance!

Argonaut needs an SEF Site Representative. Interested? Email info@argonautpta.org.

Saratoga Music Boosters - 50 Years Celebration!

Saratoga Music Boosters (SMB) supports SUSD's band, orchestra, and Redwood Middle School music programs. At Argonaut Elementary, SMB provides 5th grade Band & Strings AKA “Beginning Instrumental Music Exploratory.”

Founded in 1974, SMB has been a vehicle to help realize our music directors’ visions to grow the music programs offered in SUSD schools and Saratoga High School into the world-renowned music program it is today!

Join us at SMB’s Golden Jubilee Fundraiser celebration to honor our history, our mentors/teachers/team who have helped make SMB what it is today, and to help ensure the continued success of our future generations of musicians and achievements.

Saturday, September 21st 2024

6pm - 9pm

Club Sportiva

521 Charcot Ave

San Jose, CA 95131

Reserve your seats here!

Come for a night of music and fun, while contributing to a great cause.

We hope to see you!

Thank you!

Argo PTA

Check out https://www.argonautpta.org

info@argonautpta.org

Join the Argo Families WhatsApp Community

PTA Newsletter 9/4/24

9/9/2024 2:23 pm

🗓️ CALENDAR SNAPSHOT 🗓

TODAY, 9/04 - 🍦Deadline for members to vote on flavors for the Ice Cream Social
Wednesday, 9/11 - 🍦Deadline to RSVP for the Ice Cream Social
Thursday, 9/05 - TB Risk Assessment for Volunteers hosted by SUSD
Friday, 9/06 - Deadline to register for Math Olympiad
Friday, 9/13 - 🍨 Ice Cream Social and 1st PTA Association Meeting - members and nonmembers welcome!
Monday, 10/07 - Teacher Work Day - No School

Check out the one-page tentative 2024-25 Calendar of Events.

🚧 PTA WEBSITE PRO TIPS

Having trouble signing up to volunteer on the Argonaut PTA website? You’re not alone. Make sure

Each active student’s teacher is assigned by going to My account > Student Information.
All light blue error messages are addressed.

Want to get the most out of our website? Have you

Seen the Quick links on the side showing the bell schedule and lunch menu?
Looked up other families in the PTA Directory? (Members only feature)

Please report issues to info@argonautpta.org, and thank you for your patience!

REGISTER AND JOIN PTA

Head to the Argonaut PTA website to register for a free account so you can volunteer, shop, and register for events. While you are there, sign up for or renew an annual PTA membership ($15). Becoming a member allows you to vote on PTA matters such as ice cream flavors for the Ice Cream Social, programs and events sponsored by the PTA, and much more.

JUST DO IT DONATION

Argo PTA asks all families to Just Do It and make a tax-deductible donation of $195 per student to fund the programs and events that enrich the lives of students, staff, and families in our community. See if your company matches and double or triple your donation!

📣 CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS!

The Argo PTA is a 100% volunteer-run organization. Head to the Argonaut PTA website to volunteer in your student’s classroom and for programs and events. All volunteers must be SUSD cleared. Get started by attending one of the TB Risk Assessments hosted by SUSD. Questions? Email info@argonautpta.org.

🗳️RSVP FOR THE ICE CREAM SOCIAL 🍦

Our social events are open to the entire Argo community, parents, staff, students, members, and nonmembers alike. For planning purposes, please RSVP for our Ice Cream Social by Wednesday, 9/11 for the event on Friday, 9/13.

PTA Members, vote on flavors by tonight to decide the menu! Want to vote? Becoming an annual member ($15) is affordable, fast, and now delicious!

📚BIRTHDAY BOOK CLUB

Celebrate your student’s birthday AND help stock our school library with new books. It’s a WIN-WIN! Visit the Birthday Book Club website for the book wishlist and participation form.

🧮 MATH OLYMPIAD REGISTRATION

4th and 5th Grade Families - Argo Math Olympiad Registration is now OPEN! Visit the Math Olympiad webpage to find details and to register. Registration closes 9/06. Further information will be sent to registered families. Expect a Google Meet call to go over the program details during the week of 9/09.

YEARBOOKS ON SALE - EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT

Order your yearbook by 10/31 and get a 10% discount on your Argo Yearbook. Visit https://argonautpta.org/yearbook for more info.

🤖 ROBOTICS REBOOT

Did you miss the deadline to express interest in robotics? No sweat! We are reimagining the Argo Robotics program and need your feedback. Email info@argonautpta.org and stay tuned.

📱 WHATSAPP ARGO FAMILIES! 💬

Want to connect with other families in your students' grade and class? Head to the Argo Families WhatsApp Community and join the conversations. Group Names are visible to the entire community, but members and conversations in each group remain private to the group’s members. The Argo PTA does NOT monitor conversations in the Argo Families WhatsApp Community.

🧠 DID YOU KNOW…

You can subscribe to the 🗓️ PTA calendar 🗓️from your calendar app? Visit https://argonautpta.org/Calendar and look for the sign up to receive automatic calendar updates button.

🎶 Saratoga Music Boosters - 50 Years Celebration!

Saratoga Music Boosters (SMB) supports SUSD's band, orchestra, and Redwood Middle School music programs. At Argonaut Elementary, SMB provides 5th grade Band & Strings AKA “Beginning Instrumental Music Exploratory.”

Founded in 1974, SMB has been a vehicle to help realize our music directors’ visions to grow the music programs offered in SUSD schools and Saratoga High School into the world-renowned music program it is today!

Join us at SMB’s Golden Jubilee Fundraiser celebration to honor our history, our mentors/teachers/team who have helped make SMB what it is today, and to help ensure the continued success of our future generations of musicians and achievements.

Saturday, September 21st 2024

6pm - 9pm

Club Sportiva

521 Charcot Ave

San Jose, CA 95131

Reserve your seats here!

https://shop.saratogamusicboosters.org/gala

Come for a night of music and fun, while contributing to a great cause.

We hope to see you!

Thank you!

Argo PTA

Check out https://www.argonautpta.org

info@argonautpta.org

Join the Argo Families WhatsApp Community

PTA Newsletter 8/28/24

9/9/2024 2:20 pm

🗓️ PTA CALENDAR SNAPSHOT 🗓

Thursday, 8/29 - Back to School Night - Volunteer Fingerprinting, bring checkbook for classroom budget donations
Friday, 8/30 - Volunteer TB Risk Assessment hosted by SUSD
Sunday, 9/01 - Deadline to order Spirit Wear for 9/23 delivery
Sunday 9/01 - Deadline to fill out the PTA Volunteer Interest form.
Monday, 9/02 - Labor Day - No School
Wednesday, 9/04 - 🍦Deadline for members to vote on flavors for the Ice Cream Social
Thursday, 9/05 - Volunteer TB Risk Assessment hosted by SUSD
Friday, 9/06 - Deadline to register for Math Olympiad
Friday, 9/13 - 🍨 Ice Cream Social and 1st PTA Association Meeting

We’ve got a fun year planned. Check out the one-page tentative 2024-25 Calendar of Events.

🚧 UPDATES TO ARGONAUT PTA WEBSITE

Check out the updated Argonaut PTA website! We’re making the PTA website your one-stop shop for all registrations, volunteer opportunities, classroom connections, and more! Construction and updates are ongoing. Please report any issues to info@argonautpta.org, and we appreciate your patience and cooperation through this update! Keep reading to find out more.

REGISTER AND JOIN PTA

Head to the Argonaut PTA website to register for a free account so you can volunteer, shop, and register for events. While you are there, become a PTA member ($15). Becoming a PTA member allows you to vote on PTA matters such as ice cream flavors for the Ice Cream Social, programs and events sponsored by the PTA, and much more.

JUST DO IT DONATION

Argo PTA asks all families to Just Do It and make a tax-deductible donation of $195 per student to fund the programs and events that enrich the lives of students, staff, and families in our community. See if your company matches and double or triple your donation!

📣 CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS!

The Argo PTA is a 100% volunteer-run organization. Head to the Argonaut PTA website to volunteer in your student’s classroom and for programs and events. All volunteers must be SUSD cleared. The easiest way to start is to do your fingerprinting for free at BTSN and attend one of the TB Risk Assessments hosted by SUSD. Questions? Email info@argonautpta.org.

🗳️VOTE ON FLAVORS FOR THE ICE CREAM SOCIAL 🍦

PTA Members, it’s time to exercise your right to vote! You get to decide the menu for our Ice Cream Social on Friday, 9/13. Vote on flavors by Wednesday, 9/04. Want to vote? Becoming a PTA member ($15) is affordable, fast, and now delicious!

👕 SPIRIT GEAR ON SALE

The Argo Spirit Wear Store is open! If you placed your order by Monday, 8/26, you will be notified to pick up your order on Thursday, 8/29 at Back to School Night (subject to stock availability on a first-come, first-served basis). Orders placed by Sunday, 9/01 will be distributed to classrooms on Monday, 9/23.

📚BIRTHDAY BOOK CLUB

Celebrate your student’s birthday AND help stock our school library with new books. It’s a WIN-WIN! Visit the Birthday Book Club website for the book wishlist and participation form.

🧮 MATH OLYMPIAD REGISTRATION OPEN

4th and 5th Grade Families - Argo Math Olympiad Registration is now OPEN! Visit the Math Olympiad webpage to find details and to register. Registration closes 9/06. Further information will be sent to registered families. Expect a Google Meet call to go over the program details during the week of 9/09.

🤖 ROBOTICS REBOOT

We are reimagining the Argo Robotics program and need your feedback. Put your name under Robotics in the Volunteer Interest form by Sunday 9/01, and we will be in touch.

📱 WHATSAPP ARGO FAMILIES! 💬

Want to connect with other families in your students' grade and class? Head to the Argo Families WhatsApp Community. This allows the PTA to easily send announcements and reminders to the Argo community. Group names are visible to the entire community, but members and conversations in each group remain private to the group’s members. The Argo PTA does NOT monitor conversations in the Argo Families WhatsApp Community. (Our FOMO is not that intense.)

🧠 DID YOU KNOW…

School-wide assemblies are held every Friday at 8:45 AM in the MPR. After drop-off, parents are invited to attend and see which students earned 🐻 Bear Paws 🐾 (sponsored by the PTA) and which class walks away with the coveted Golden Apple 🍎. Maybe you’ll meet some PTA Board Members! 👋🏻

Saratoga Education Foundation – SEF

WHAT IS SEF?

It’s all of us! Saratoga Education Foundation (SEF) is district families that work together to provide our children with enrichments that make their education more valuable and competitive. This year SEF is funding the following programs for all students at Argonaut Elementary, Foothill Elementary, Saratoga Elementary, and Redwood Middle School:

General music for TK-5
Science labs for 4th and 5th
Makerspace TK-5
Redwood STEM classes
Redwood Seminars

Please consider making a donation today to keep these programs going! Donations are tax-deductible.

Corporate matching can double your impact!

Thank you for your donation and support of SEF enrichments!

Thank you!

Argo PTA

Check out https://www.argonautpta.org

info@argonautpta.org

Join the Argo Families WhatsApp Community

PTA Newsletter 8/21/24

9/9/2024 2:15 pm

Our inaugural edition of the 2024-25

ARGO PTA NEWS

There’s a lot to know. We’ll tell you the most pressing stuff once a week.

PTA SNAPSHOT

8/29 - Back to School Night - Live Scan Fingerprinting

9/13 at 4:30 PM - Ice Cream Social and 1st PTA Association meeting

🤔DID YOU KNOW…

School wide assemblies are held once a week at 8:45 AM in the Multipurpose Room (MPR), and parents are welcome to join! Stick around after drop-off and see which students earned Bear Paws and which class walks away with the coveted Golden Apple.

JOIN PTA AND JUST DO IT

Join PTA and donate to our Just Do It campaign! Once you register for a free PTA account, becoming a PTA member costs only $15 and entitles you to vote on PTA matters. While you are visiting argonaut pta.org, please consider donating to our Just Do It campaign to fund the programs and events that enrich the lives of students, staff, and families in our community.

📣CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS!

Looking to volunteer in your student’s classroom? Interested in volunteering for events and programs? You guessed it. Visit argonaut pta.org to register for a free PTA account and sign up. Oh, and make sure you’re SUSD cleared to volunteer. The easiest way to start is get your fingerprinting done for free at Back to School Night next week on Thursday, August 29. Questions? Email info@argonautpta.org.

We’ve got a fun year planned.

Sign up now because fun can be a lot of work!

🍦ICE CREAM SOCIAL

Friday, September 13th at 4:30 PM - Mark your calendars for our first social event of the school year! Vote at the 1st PTA Association meeting then enjoy a sweet treat. More details soon.

💬WHATSAPP

Find your classroom’s WhatsApp group or create your own in the brand new Argo Families WhatsApp Community. Want to move your existing WhatsApp group to the community? Email info@argonautpta.org. Although group names are visible to the entire community, conversations remain private to the group’s members. Argo PTA does not monitor conversations in the Argo Families WhatsApp Community. (Our FOMO is not that intense.)

Thank you!

Argo PTA

Check out https://www.argonautpta.org

info@argonautpta.org

Join the Argo Families WhatsApp Community

Shop Spirit Wear!

8/15/2024 7:04 am

Shop Argo Spirit Wear

The 2024-25 Argo Spirit Wear Store is live!

Order Deadline: Monday, August 26

1st Delivery: If you place your order by Monday, August 26, you will be notified to pick up your order on Thursday, Aug 29 at Back to School Night (subject to stock availability on a first-come, first-served basis).

2nd Delivery: Spirit Wear will be distributed to classrooms on Monday, September 23.