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PTA Newsletter 10/16/24

10/16/2024 12:00 am

🗓️ CALENDAR SNAPSHOT

  • Wednesday, 10/16 - 🎤🎭 Registration opens for the Argo Variety Show
  • Thursday, 10/17 - 📚🎁 Deadline to purchase books for October Birthday Book Celebration
  • Friday, 10/18 - 👟 Deadline for SEF 5k Early Bird Discount
  • Monday, 10/21 - 🍋 Lemonade Sale at Dismissal
  • Wednesday, 10/23 - 🍋 Lemonade Sale at Dismissal
  • Friday, 10/25 @ 8:45a - 🪔 Diwali Assembly
  • Friday, 10/25 - 🍋 Lemonade Sale at Dismissal
  • 10/28-10/31 - 🪔 Diwali Activities
  • 10/28-11/6 - 🌼💀Dia de los Muertos Activities
  • Thursday, 10/31 @ 10:30a - 🎃 Halloween Parade
  • Thursday, 10/31  - 📷 Deadline for Yearbook Early Bird Discount
  • Friday, 11/1 - No School (Teacher Work Day)
  • Friday, 11/1 @ 3:30p  - 🎃 SHS 3rd Annual SMASH Fair
  • Sunday, 11/3 - Deadline to order Cookies for SMB Fundraiser
  • Sunday, 11/3 - 👟 SEF 5k Fun Run
  • Monday, 11/4 @ 2-9p - 🍽️ Argo Dines Out at Mendocino Farms
  • 11/4-11/8 - Conference Week (Minimum Days)
  • Wednesday, 11/13 - Variety Show Zoom session
  • Friday, 11/15 - Movie Night

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🚨 CRITICAL VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:

🎤 ARGO VARIETY SHOW 🎭

ARGO VARIETY SHOW IS BACK! The stage is set for Friday, 3/14/25.  We are thrilled to announce Argonaut's Variety Show is back this year! We can't wait to see all the talent on display! While we welcome solo acts, we HIGHLY encourage group acts. 👯🏻 Head to the PTA website for more information, including the registration link (Registration opens today!)

📚🎁 BIRTHDAY BOOK CLUB CELEBRATION 🥳

October Birthday Book Club Celebration is scheduled for Thursday, 10/24!  Check your email for the invitation. The deadline to place an order to join this month is Thursday, 10/17. Head to Birthday Book Club to find out more.

🪔 DIWALI CELEBRATION

A big thank you to all the Argo families who submitted their videos for our Diwali compilation! If you have not yet submitted a video but still want to participate, we have extended the deadline to Friday, 10/18!

Classroom Volunteers needed for Diwali activities! Click on your student’s Classroom Volunteer Signup and scroll down to the Special Class Activities for opportunities. (Make sure you are logged in and Student Information is complete with your child's teacher in order to view the signup sheet). If you have any questions, please reach out to us at diwali@argonautpta.org.

5th Grade Diwali Dance Performance: If your student is in 5th grade and would like to participate in the 5th grade Diwali dance performance, please join the 5th grade dance WhatsApp group for updates.

Join the Argo Community at the Diwali Assembly on Friday, 10/25 @ 8:45a in the MPR. 

Thank you for helping us celebrate Diwali at Argonaut!

🍋 ROOM 27 LEMONADE SALE 

Ms. Larraux’s 4th Grade class will sell lemonade!

Why: Recently, there was a wildfire in Lahaina, Maui.  We want to help the victims of the fire.

When: We will be selling lemonade on 10/21, 10/23, and 10/25 at both dismissals. 

Where: We will be standing at the red benches in front of the MPR

Other Info: Our price is $2 for a 10 oz cup. Donations Appreciated.  

🌼💀DIA DE LOS MUERTOS

Monday 10/28-Wednesday, 11/6 Stay tuned for more information on activities occurring on campus.

🎃 HALLOWEEN PARADE

Join us for the annual Halloween Parade on Thursday, 10/31 @ 10:30a on the lower playground blacktop.

🍽️  ARGO DINES OUT 

Join us on Monday, 11/4 from 2-9p at Mendocino Farms in the Pruneyard where 30% of sales will be donated back to the Argo PTA! 

📷 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…

Your PTA dollars funds planners for 4th and 5th graders to help them learn to stay organized and prepare them for middle school. Look for the Argonaut PTA funds made this possible stickers on other PTA sponsored supplies and feel a great sense of pride.

We’ve reached 35% 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!

🎃 SHS 3rd Annual SMASH Fair

Ready for some post-Halloween fun with your pumpkins? At the 3rd Annual SMASH Fair, get your pumpkins smashed and composted for free in the Saratoga High School Quad on Friday, 11/1, from 3:30-6:30 PM. In addition to three thrilling custom-built pumpkin smashers, you can expect visits from Makers across California, fun science experiments, ice cones, and robot demos for kids.  Get ready to whoop and cheer at this STEM-inspired event for all the family – we’ll see you there!

🍪 Saratoga Music Booster's 2024 Cookie Dough Fundraiser

Delicious crunchy yummy cookies ready to be baked!

Order yours today and support our music programs & student musicians through the Saratoga Music Boosters (SMB). This year, in addition to cookie dough, there are also hand-decorated cookies, cheesecakes, sweet and gooey cinnamon roll rings, and chewie brownie batter!

Order yours here!

 

  • Orders due online: Sunday, 11/3
  • Order pickup at the SHS music building: November 15, 11:30am-6:00pm

👟 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

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