PTA Newsletter 2/26/25

2/26/2025 2:11 pm

🗓️ CALENDAR SNAPSHOT

Thursday, 2/27 - February Birthday Book Club Celebration
Friday, 2/28 - Special Assembly: Lion Dance (generously donated by an Argonaut Family)
Friday, 2/28 - Argo Dines Out - Rangoli
Friday, 2/28 - Deadline to register for Science Fair
3/3 - 3/7 - TK/K dismissed early at 12:10 all week
Tuesday, 3/4 - Girls on the Run Kickoff!
Wednesday, 3/5 & Thursday, 3/6 - 1st - 5th graders dismissed early at 12:35
Wednesday, 3/12 - Variety Show Rehearsals
Friday, 3/14 - Argo Variety Show and 3rd PTA Association Meeting
Monday, 3/24 - Special Assembly: Extreme Science 2.0

Want more? Check out the PTA Calendar

📚🎁 BIRTHDAY BOOK CLUB 🥳

The deadline to place an order to join this month is Thursday, 2/20. The February Birthday Book Club Celebration is scheduled for Thursday, 2/27! Check your email for the invitation. Head to Birthday Book Club to find out more and signup to volunteer. Any questions? Email books@argonautpta.org

🍽️ ARGO DINES OUT

Friday, 2/28, join the Argo PTA at Rangoli San Jose to eat, connect, and make a difference! Support small business and 20% of the proceeds will come back directly to Argo PTA. Any questions? Email fundraise@argonautpta.org

🧪 SCIENCE FAIR REGISTRATION CLOSING SOON🔬

Registration closes Friday, 2/28! Visit the PTA website for more information and to register! Any questions? Email sciencefair@argonautpta.org

👟 GIRLS ON THE RUN

Girls on the Run Kickoff is next week Tuesday, 3/4! Visit the PTA website for more information and to register. Any questions? Email girlsontherun@argonautpta.org

🎤 ARGO VARIETY SHOW 🎭

DRESS REHEARSAL

Date: Wednesday, 3/12

Time:

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, 3/14
Tickets: Purchase them here

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

👟 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 $40 per participant. Visit the marathon website for more information and to register! Sponsorships, Donations, and Volunteers needed. 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 74% of our annual fundraising goal!

The Argo Winter Ball Auction raised nearly $2000! Donors and auction winners should have already received emails from the committee chairs. Way to put the fun in fundraising, Argonaut!

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. Here’s a brief promo video.

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

ROBOTICS INFO SESSION

Want to learn about the robotics programs our elementary, middle & high school students pursue? Join us for an in-person info session to hear from parent volunteers and students involved in FLL, FTC, VEX, and FRC programs.

When: Wednesday, February 26th, 6:30-7:30 PM

Where: Saratoga Elementary School MPR (entrance by the parking lot), 14592 Oak Street, Saratoga, CA 95070

Format: 10 min discussion on each program, followed by 20 min of Q&A

See you there!

SARATOGA EDUCATION FOUNDATION (SEF)

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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