PTA Newsletter 12/18/2024

12/23/2024 8:52 am

🗓️ CALENDAR SNAPSHOT

12/17 - 12/19 - “We Are the World” - Walkathon!
Friday, 12/20 - Holiday Sing-a-long Assembly at 8:40 AM in the MPR
Friday, 12/20 - Minimum Day
Friday, 12/20 - Deadline to donate to Argonaut's We Are the World campaign
12/23/24-1/3/25 - Winter Recess (No School)
Monday, 1/6/25 - School resumes
Wednesday, 1/8/25 - Argo Dines Out - Chipotle at Westgate West
Friday, 1/10/25 - Wild Things Special Assembly sponsored by Argo PTA
Friday, 1/10/25 - Deadline to register for Variety Show

Want more? Check out the PTA Calendar

☃️ HAPPY HOLIDAYS, ARGO FAMILIES! ☃️

In our last communication for 2024, we wish you and your families a Winter Break full of warm and long lasting memories. See you next year, Argo Bears!

🎶MUSICAL - ALICE IN WONDERLAND 🎶

Bravo, Argo Musical! You sang! You danced! You left us wanting more!

Looking for more opportunities to perform? How about the Argo Variety Show or Saratoga High School’s Spring production of The Little Mermaid Jr.? Keep reading to find out more.

🎤 ARGO VARIETY SHOW 🎭

Registration deadline has been extended to 1/10/25! Head to the PTA website for more information, including the registration link and Parent Information Meeting recording.

WE ARE THE WORLD WALKATHON

Ms. Reichmuth's Fourth Grade is raising funds for Heifer International’s Send a Girl to School program. Every $225 raised sends one girl to school, and our goal is to raise $550, enough to send two girls to school which will help families and generations!

📅 When: Dec. 17–19, during morning recess
📍 Where: Argonaut lower blacktop
👟 Who: Room 23 students, parent volunteers, and anyone who wants to join!

Each student will walk 15 laps over three days to raise money for this important cause. A suggested donation of $15 (just $1 per lap) or more will help make education accessible for girls around the world. Donations of any size are welcomed and appreciated. Your support will make a lasting impact!

How to Get Involved:

Donate by 12/20: Just want to donate? https://fundraise.heifer.org/ArgonautWeAreTheWorld

Together, we can give girls the opportunity to go to school and change their lives. Let’s make a difference, one lap at a time! Thank you for your support!

🍽️ ARGO DINES OUT 🌯

Wednesday, 1/8/25 from 4p-8p, join the Argo PTA at Chipotle at Westgate West to eat, connect, and make a difference! 25% of the proceeds will come back directly to Argo PTA.

👟 GIRLS ON THE RUN - Registration is open!

Join Argo Girls on the Run in Spring 2025! Space is limited so sign up ASAP to secure your spot. Head to the PTA website for more information, including the registration link. Interested in being a coach? Email us at girlsontherun@argonautpta.org

❄️ WINTER BALL PLANNING MEETINGS 🪩

The Winter Ball Committee will meet at 3:00 PM in Room 3 on the following dates.

Thursday, January 9, 2025
Thursday, January 16, 2025
Thursday, January 23, 2025
Thursday, January 30, 2025

Show up to join the planning committee and find out more. Can’t be there in person? No worries, you can sign up to volunteer here, too! Visit the PTA website to stay up-to-date on what’s happening.

🚨 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED… 🤚

Lunar New Year - 6 spots available on the LNY signup sheet
Winter Ball - 19 spots available on the Winter Ball signup sheet
Science Fair - 3 spots available on the Science Fair signup sheet
PTA Jobs and Committee Needs - Email info@argonautpta.org

One volunteer with CPA skills to perform two financial reviews (audits) of PTA financials. The job description and other openings are posted on the PTA Website.
One volunteer to join the Nominations Committee.
One volunteer to join the Winter Ball Committee.

We have started putting together our Argo PTA Board for 2025-26! Visit the PTA Website to find out what the jobs entail and email nominations@argonautpta.org to nominate someone (or yourself?) for a position. Let’s make magical moments together!

SCIENCE SUPPORTED BY ARGO PTA

No, these Argo students are not watching TV. They are studying samples with Mrs. Parr in Science lab using microscopes that WE purchased with our Argo PTA funds.

Speaking of funds, we’ve reached 62% of our annual fundraising goal! Your tax-deductible $195 per student Just Do It donation supports learning. Donate here, then 2x or 3x your donation with company match!

Saratoga High School Robotics

MSET Jellyfish is hosting a Rube Goldberg Workshop on Saturday, January 11th. Register at https://tinyurl.com/mset-stem .

Saratoga High School Theatre Auditions

Argonaut students can be part of the SHS "The Little Mermaid" production with a no prep, no stress audition: Friday, January 24th from 3:30-5 pm. Click here to get more information and fill out the interest form.