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!