Friends of Farallone PTO www.fofpto.org EXECUTIVE BOARD 2015-2016 Sarah Bunkin Katie Aschero CO-PRESIDENTS Shawna Montoya VP OF FUNDRAISING Julia Ferdinand Aleyta Meldrum CO-VP OF EVENTS Kate Kostrzewa VP OF COMMUNITY BUILDING Amie DuBois TREASURER Maren Stauber FINANCIAL RECORDER Chris McKune AUDITOR Lisa Phelan COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR Christina Frediani SECRETARY Diana Purucker Jan McFarland Brown Sherri Hall TEACHER LIASONS Cesar Gaytan PRINCIPAL Friends of Farallone PTO PO Box 370436 Montara, Ca 94037-0436 Tax ID: 94-3207340

August 13, 2016

Welcome Farallone View Families! I’m excited to be taking on the role of co-president with Sarah Bunkin this year. We have met a few times this summer, along with other PTO board members, and it looks like it’s going to be another great year! César Gaytán joins us as our new principal and we can’t wait to get to know him and see what he has in store for our great school! We are thrilled to welcome Ms. Kitty as our new music teacher. She’s been teaching music to coastside kids for many years and we’re lucky to have her at Farallone View. Mrs. Laurel will be continuing her amazing work as our HEAL teacher helping our kids make healthy choices, learn about the environment around them and of course, organizing Oceans Week! Art, PE and Science will continue to be part of our children's curriculum and we will be hosting our annual favorite events such as Continent Day, Talent Show, Movie Nights, Winter Festival and so much more! As with every year, we will be guided by a dedicated group of teachers and staff members who go above and beyond to make our children’s elementary school years the best they can be. The families who give so much of themselves also play a very important role and the time and energy so many of you put into Farallone View is vital in making our school the wonderful place it is for our children! Join us on August 19th for our annual Welcome Back Ice Cream Social where class lists will be posted! Back to School Night is August 24th; come learn more about what’s in store this year! If you have any questions, ideas, thoughts or want to get involved please feel free to email me or stop me in the hall for a chat! Katie Aschero randkwed@gmail.com

Friends of Farallone View Parent Teacher Organization (FOFPTO)

What We Do The FOFPTO funds academic and enrichment programs for EVERY student at Farallone View. We collaborate closely with the teachers and school leaders to bring hands-on Science, Music, Art, Physical Education, and Recess Activities to all students. The PTO also sponsors many of the perennial favorite events, like Continent Day, the Talent Show and Oceans Week, and many other fun activities for the whole family and community. These programs would not exist at our school without volunteer time and donations provided by you, our dedicated parents. You Are Part of the FOFPTO We often hear the question “Who is the PTO?” Everyone - all parents, guardians and grandparents of children at Farallone View - is part of the FOFPTO. And the PTO welcomes everyone to our community. Our monthly meetings are open to all. We encourage you to join us to help steer the programs and decisions that impact your child’s experience at school. The PTO meetings are typically scheduled for the first Tuesday of every month, from 7-8pm. Starting this year, we will also hold bi-monthly coffee /tea get-togethers after drop-off on the campus.

Stay Informed There’s always a lot happening at Farallone View. We have created a few touchpoints in order to stay up-to-date with all that is going on.

- Sign-up to receive our weekly “Splash” email newsletter at www.fofpto.org or email fofpto@gmail.com. We’ll also have a sign-up sheet at events during the start of the school year.

- Be a part of our private Facebook community by becoming a member of the Farallone View Parent’s page; just send a request to be added via Facebook, and you’re in! And please, feel free to invite others to join, post your thoughts / questions, and participate in the conversation.

Get involved Become an active part of the Farallone View community. Our events happen due to the time and effort dedicated by parents like you. Volunteers are needed for each and every event – there are always ways to help. And there are many parents and teachers to help you if this is your 1st time volunteering. Farallone View is a living example of the saying ‘it takes a village’. Let us know your interests via the “Volunteer Interests and Pledge” BLUE FORM, found at the back of this packet or online at fofpto.org.

The FOFPTO Contribution to Our School

As parents, grandparents, guardians, care givers and local community members, we care deeply about our school, our children and their education. The FOFPTO recognizes the need to provide for aspects of education and learning which are not funded by the district or the state. The programs and events listed below happen due to the support provided by the FOFPTO. Over two-thirds of the budget is spent on Science, Music, Physical Education and Art. The support is created, driven by, mobilized and provided by you…parents, grandparents, guardians, care givers & local community members. Everyone and anyone can make a difference. This exemplifies the spirit at Farallone View. To realize all of our planned programs and events for the 2016-2017 school year, we will need to raise $108K. All money raised is spent within this school year. Below represents the breakdown of income & expenditures for the 2016-2017 school year.

Income due to Fundraising Expenditures on Events & Programs

Voluntary Tuition (Sept 2016)

$47,000

Jog-A-Thon (January 2017)

$19,000

Night Out / Auction (March 2017)

$29,000

Other*$12,620

*Other includes grants, donations from community or alumni, New Leaf cards, SpiritWear and Amazon programs

Science 34%

Music 15%Office Support 12%

HEAL 11%

Physical Education 11%

Art 7%

G&A 5%

Oceans Week 3%

Community Building 2%Classroom Supplies 2%

Assemblies 1%

FOFPTO Event Calendar 2016-2017

August 2016 September 2016

13th Summer Potluck for FV Families 7th PTO Meeting

19th Back to School Ice Cream Social 7th Fall Picture Day

22nd First Day of School / PTO Meet & Greet 8th Voluntary Tuition Day @ FV drop-off

24th Back to School Night 9th Voluntary Tuition Day @ Moonridge

29th Voluntary Tuition Drive Starts 10th Lit Club Garage Sale

16th Family Movie Night

23rd PTO Coffee / Tea in Room A1

October 2016 November 2016 3rd – 6th Fall Scholastic Book Fair 2nd PTO Meeting

Conference Week 10th Continent Day

5th PTO Meeting 30th PTO Meeting @ Moonridge

21st PTO Coffee / Tea in Room 1

31st Halloween Parade

December 2016 January 2017

3rd Winter Festival 11th PTO Meeting

14th Lit Club Garage Sale

27th Family Game Night

February 2017 March 2017

1st PTO Meeting 1st PTO Meeting

3rd Jog-A-Thon 13th – 17th Spring Scholastic Book Fair

Conference Week

8th Spring Pictures

18th Auction (to be confirmed)

April 2017 May 2017

5th PTO Meeting 2nd Teacher & Staff Appreciation Luncheon

22nd Lit Club Book Sale 3rd PTO Meeting

27th Talent Show Dress Rehearsal 11th Volunteer Appreciation Party

28th Talent Show 19th Ocean's Week Family Movie Night

22nd – 26th Ocean's Week

June 2017 Throughout the school year, we will provide

updates to the FOFPTO calendar via our website www.fofpto.org, the weekly Splash Newsletter, and the Facebook parents’ page

1st Open House

7th PTO Meeting

14th 5th Grade BBQ/Promotion

15th Last Day of School

FOFPTO Events and Programs 2016-2017

Signature Events These signature events are uniquely Farallone View, bringing together students, parents, teachers and the community for hands-on learning, lots of fun and long-lasting memories.

CONTINENT DAY November 10th

TALENT SHOW April 28th

OCEANS WEEK Week of May 22nd

Continent Day: Friday, November 10th This year, we will travel to Australia. Each classroom chooses a country, custom or unique quality of the continent and creates a learning experience to share with the school. Each student receives their own “passport” and has a chance to visit as many “countries” as they can, having fun and learning along the way. Parents are encouraged to join.

Talent Show: Friday, April 28th Each year, our students continue to astound us with their talent. Singing, dancing, comedy, magic tricks, karate, gymnastics; whatever your talent, we look forward to you bringing it to the FV stage.

Oceans Week: Week of May 22nd This parent-led week provides an extraordinary look at our world’s oceans, creatures and habitats. Our kids experience hands-on activities, create ocean related crafts, join field trip to local spots, and learn from experts on all sorts of ocean and environmental topics.

FOFPTO Events and Programs 2016-2017

Throughout the year, there is a continuous mix of events, from informational to fun, family-oriented to support for the school. Here’s a bit of a taste of each one; we hope you get to experience all of them personally.

BOOK FAIR w/o Oct 3rd & March 13th

WINTER FESTIVAL December 3rd

OPEN HOUSE & RECYCLED ART

June 1st

Informational Events The collaboration between the teachers, school administrators and FOFPTO is incredibly strong at our school. Here are the events that are planned together.

Back-to-School Welcome and Class Lists Posted: Friday, August 19th, 3PM A welcome to all new and returning Farallone View families. Class lists will be posted and yummy ice cream cones will be served. Incoming TK / K students will have opportunity to meet their teachers and tour their classroom, to create familiarity for the big first day.

Back-to-School Night: Wednesday, August 24th All Grades 6:00PM in the MU; 7PM in the classroom During this very informative evening, you will meet your child’s teacher and receive important information about the school. This is a parents-only event.

Open House and Recycled Art Show: Thursday, June 1st, 6PM An end-of-year celebration and walk through a full-year of your child’s work. Art and writing will be on display, and kids are proud to present their projects and progress. This is a family event.

FOFPTO Events and Programs 2016-2017

Fun Family Events Why should kids get to have all of the fun? A number of events planned where the whole family can join. Summer Potluck: Saturday, August 13th @ Moss Beach Park A new Farallone View tradition, welcoming new parents and students and providing an opportunity to meet fellow parents and kids going into FV. The event will be geared towards TK and Kinder parents and families who have recently moved to the school...yet, as always, all are welcome.

Family Movie Night: Friday, September 16th and May 19th @ 6PM in the MU Bring your lawn chairs, blankets and pillows for a good old-fashioned family movie night in the MU.

Winter Festival: Saturday, December 3rd This festive event features student and local vendors selling gifts for the holidays as well as gingerbread house decorating, face painting, the perennial kid favorite – the cake walk and even a visit from Santa! Open to the public.

Family Game Night: Friday, January 27th @ 6PM in the MU Board games, family-friendly card games and lots of prizes. A fun night for kids of all ages, including the grown-up ones. The 4th & 5th graders have the opportunity to take on the role of docents.

School Support and Recognition The Farallone View teachers and FOFPTO collaborate to provide more books and learning activities to all students and grades. This connection is a special aspect of our community and one we greatly appreciate.

Literature Club Garage Sales: September 10th, January 14th, April 22nd Proceeds fund books for Lit Clubs and the libraries for all grades. Drop off donated items the Friday prior starting at 3PM in the MU and come shopping Saturday from 9AM– 2PM.

Scholastic Book Fair: Fall – October 3rd - 6th Spring – March 13th – 17th During the week of parent/teacher conferences, our school library transforms into a kid-oriented bookshop. Scholastic provides FV with books for our classes and libraries, based the proceeds from the book fair.

Teacher/Staff Appreciation Luncheon: Thursday, May 2nd A way to say “thank you” to all of the hardworking and caring Farallone View teachers and staff.

FOFPTO Fundraising: The Big Three 2016-2017

Fundraising is key to realizing all of the wonderful programs and events. The reality is that without your support, many program and events would simply not happen. Science, Art, Physical Education, Recess Programs, Music, HEAL, Oceans Week, Continent Day, the Talent Show are all funded by the FOFPTO We have 3 annual events which raise the vast majority of our funds.

VOLUNTARY TUITION August 29th – September 9th

JOG-A-THON February 3rd

NIGHT OUT & AUCTION March 18th

(date to be confirmed)

Voluntary Tuition Drive: August 29th - September 9th This is our biggest fundraiser of the year, representing almost half of our income! The Voluntary Tuition Drive kicks off on August 29th, and ends on September 8th and 9th with our Donation Day events before school. Volunteers will be on hand to collect pledges by cash, check or credit card.

Jog-a-Thon: Friday, February 3rd Our annual Jog-a-Thon fundraiser is a day of great exercise, tons of fun and lots of enthusiasm for everyone. All students, TK-5, wear official race numbers, run laps, listen to great music and cheer on their friends, as they earn money for our school. Parents are welcome to run too, and even a teacher or so will hit the track!

Silent/Live Auction: Saturday, March 18th (date to be confirmed) A fun ‘grown-ups only’ night out. Local merchants and restaurants make generous contributions, parents and friends donate goods and services, and many business owners sponsor the event …all to support our school.

The FOFPTO Board Members

The FOFPTO Board Members are a collective of parents who work together throughout the year. We want to help all students and families transition into the new year, and are always here to answer any questions, listen to your ideas, and continue to build the Farallone View community. A bit about our Board Members, so you can get to know us. We look forward to getting to know you.

Katie Aschero is Co-President and a mom of 2 – Sarah, a 1st grader & Mason, a future Farallone Viewer. This is her 1st year on the Board, after leading the Winter Festival as a K parent. What's it like to be a parent at FV? As many kinder parents, I had many emotions going into the school years. From the 1st moments at FV I felt right at home, from the teachers, other kinder parents & parents of older kids, everyone went out of their way to make my family feel welcomed. What are you doing when you're not doing stuff for the school? I divide my time from running after my silly wild child 3.5 yr. old and working full time as an RN. When I have a little time, I love to spend it hiking or being with friends. What's your favorite FV event? I love them all! The jog a thon is so sweet, seeing the kids running their hearts out with such dedication is an awesome sight. I ran the Winter Festival last year and loved the spirit of the day, everyone so happy. The Auction is fun, I love seeing fellow parents in a new light sans kids and all dolled up! What prompted you to get involved in the PTO? I get to be creative, collaborate with other parents, plan events, help do great things for our kids. My husband & I feel passionately about public school & the hard work teachers, staff & parents put in to make it the best for our kids. I also like that I get to see my daughter during the school day and get to know her friends and classmates. She lights up when she sees Mama on campus doing something, it's really sweet.

Sarah Bunkin is Co-President and mom of 3 – Josie, an 8th grader @ Cunha, Jaya, a 5th grader & Weston, a 3rd grader. This is her 4th year as PTO President. Her contributions to the school are countless. What's it like to be a parent at FV? I love being a parent at Farallone View

because it is such a warm, welcoming place. What are you doing when you're not doing stuff for the school? I am a former HS

Social Studies teacher and now I work PT mentoring new teachers through the Beginning Teacher Support Assessment Program at Cunha and HMB High School. I also enjoy running, playing tennis, reading and learning new things. What's your favorite FV event? My favorite FV event is probably the Jog-a-thon

because I love seeing the kids running and smiling, at the same time. What prompted you to get involved in the PTO? I was inspired to get involved

because the teachers & staff work so hard and have done so much for my kids. They motivate & inspire me. Also, education is one of my passions so being involved at fills many of my needs & loves.

Amie DuBois is the Treasurer & mom of 1 -Nathan, a 1st grader. This is her first year on the PTO Board. What's it like to be a parent at FV? I feel honored to be a parent here. It's such a close community, & parents play a huge role in shaping the activities & experiences of their children. Administrators & teachers are eager to establish a relationship with parents & kids. It's been a positive experience for me & my family. What are you doing when you're not doing stuff for the school? My professional work is as a public health nurse and I interact with families, children and the community on a daily basis. Outside of work, I work in our garden at home. What's your favorite FV event? I love Continent Day! I have such admiration for the comprehensive knowledge the teachers & students achieve every year. Everyone shows their creativity & depth of learning during this event! What prompted you to get involved in the PTO? I was asked to get involved by another board member, and I felt it was a good way to meet other parents, give time to the school, and expand my knowledge!

The FOFPTO Board Members

The FOFPTO Board Members are a collective of parents who work together throughout the year. We want to help all students and families transition into the new year, and are always here to answer any questions, listen to your ideas, and continue to build the Farallone View community. A bit about our Board Members, so you can get to know us. We look forward to getting to know you. Shawna Montoya is the VP of Fundraising, and mom of 2 - Sofia, a 4th grader and Gabby, a future FV student. This is her 2nd year in this role, in addition to chairing the Auction. What's it like to be a parent at FV? I cannot put into words the adoration I have for the teachers, staff, parents, grandparents & children of FV. Our family has been so humbled by the outpouring of love from this community after my daughter had her cardiac arrest at school in April 2016. Our school may be small, but we are mighty. I's pretty awesome to be a parent at FV! What are you doing when you're not doing stuff for the school? Taking care of my 4-year-old, Gabby, running errands, or working at my law practice. What's your favorite FV event? The Talent Show! I love the level of excitement that builds prior to the event as all of the acts audition, practice & rehearse. Then, on the night of the Talent Show, nothing compares to ALL of the kids cheering loudly for ALL of the acts. It makes you realize how much they all support each other. What prompted you to get involved in the PTO? Our family came to FV mid-year when my daughter was in 2nd grade. I wanted to meet parents & learn what the PTO funded and did. I attended a few meetings as I was curious and a position opened up as VP of Fundraising. Since I'd already volunteered to Chair the Auction, it made sense to take that position. I've enjoyed meeting parents from all different grades and having fun while raising money for the PTO, which in turn funds so many wonderful events for all the students at FV.

Julia Ferdinand is the co-VP of Events, and mom of 2 - Mia, a 4th grader and Cruz, a 1st grader. This is her 1st year on the Board, after chairing the Jog-a-Thon and being there in some way, shape and form for each & every event. What's it like to be a parent at FV? A blessing on many levels. The FV families are my tribe. Without family nearby, they’re the people I lean on, learn from, & love to spend time with. The teachers are an extension of our family - the time & energy they give to our children is as valuable as our contribution as parents to enriching their lives. The school is the location of many family memories from school activities to both our kids learning to ride a bike on campus and the start of lifelong friendships. What are you doing when you're not doing stuff for the school? I’m an event planner @ Walmart.com. We put on 30+ events a year so the office is a fun place to work & come to every day. I recently started as a consultant for Rodan + Fields skincare which is a fun gig I can do from home. If I have free time that’s just for me, I like to go to flea markets or garage sale-ing. What's your favorite FV event? I enjoy them all. Continent Day is such fun - parents get together to create these amazing experiences & you can see how much the kids love to visit all of them & how appreciative they are. The Jog-a-Thon has a special place in my heart, as I’ve organized it for the last 3 years. It’s awesome to see the kids, teachers & parents rooting each other on & I’m blown away by the generosity of the FV friends and families! What prompted you to get involved in the PTO? The friendships I have formed make the PTO a natural extension of my life as a FV parent. This is a community & you aren't alone in any role you take on at the school. Plus, my kids love to see me involved & I love to see them around school.

The FOFPTO Board Members

The FOFPTO Board Members are a collective of parents who work together throughout the year. We want to help all students and families transition into the new year, and are always here to answer any questions, listen to your ideas, and continue to build the Farallone View community. A bit about our Board Members, so you can get to know us. We look forward to getting to know you. Aleyta Meldrum is the co-VP of Events, and mom of 2 - Sofie, a 1st grader and Jack, a future FV-er. Farallone View is her alma mater and she has been connected to the school throughout her life. This is her 1st year on the Board. What's it like to be a parent at FV? I went to Farallone View so it's pretty incredible to be a parent here. I feel like I‘m one of the lucky few, to raise a kid in this school, in this town, with my village. So I would say it's fan-freaking-tastic to be a parent at Farallone View :) What are you doing when you're not doing stuff for the school? We love taking mini trips. We go camping, to Reno, Windsor, Carmel or any place a few hours away where we can make new memories. I love photography, thrifting, traveling and reading. And time spent at the beach with friends is a good time! What's your favorite FV event? Book Fair. It's a fun place to volunteer. You can help kids learn about money, spending and also get in a little shopping yourself! 3 shifts = $10 in books! What prompted you to get involved in the PTO? There's something in Sarah Bunkin’s (PTO Co-Pres) coffee. Don't drink it or you will find yourself volunteering for everything and anything.

Kate Kostzewa is VP of Community Building, and mom of 1 – Devin, a 2nd grader. This is a newly created position on the FOFPTO Board, to bring together all communities within the school. What's it like to be a parent at FV? I love being a parent at FV bc it’s a small school with a lot of parent involvement and a wonderful team of teachers & administrators, all of whom work cooperatively with the students & parents to provide the best possible environment for making learning fun. My favorite part of my day is walking my son to school each morning & experiencing all the wonderful kid energy on the playground as the children wait for the 8:30 bell. When it rings, the kids run at top speed to line up to go into class. Better than the strongest cup of coffee for starting your day off with an energy boost! What are you doing when you're not doing stuff for the school? I’m taking care of my son and cheer him on the soccer field. I also spend a lot time at my law office in HMB helping my clients with their estate planning. In my free time, I like to exercise, garden, socialize and keep up with current events.

What's your favorite FV event? I really like the Jog-a-Thon because I enjoy standing at the corner of the track & cheering on ALL the kids as they run their laps. They all do such a wonderful job and have so much fun, as can be seen by the big smiles on their faces each time they pass me. I give every kiddo a quick low five and a lot of encouragement. It is a really really fun day for me. What prompted you to get involved in the PTO? My parents taught me that getting involved is truly rewarding. I have a long history of volunteering so it has just become a part of who I am. When my son started at FV, I immediately started volunteering in his classroom. Getting to know ALL the kids in his class has been a real highlight of helping out in the classroom. I hope to be able to do throughout his years at FV. As I got to know the staff and other parents and how things work at the school, I decided to join the PTO. Participating in the PTO seemed like an excellent way to be a part of making FV the best possible place it can be for all the children who go there.

The FOFPTO Board Members

The FOFPTO Board Members are a collective of parents who work together throughout the year. We want to help all students and families transition into the new year, and are always here to answer any questions, listen to your ideas, and continue to build the Farallone View community. A bit about our Board Members, so you can get to know us. We look forward to getting to know you.

Christina Frediani is the Secretary, and mom of twin boys – Anthony and Luca, 1st graders. Both she and her husband attended Farallone View. This is her 1st year on the Board. What's it like to be a parent at FV? Being a parent at FV is incredible. My husband & I are FV alumni and it's like stepping back into time for us. Showing our boys where their aunts, uncles, and cousins learned & played is truly a gift for our entire family! What are you doing when you're not doing stuff for the school? I like to spend my free time at the beach watching

my boys boogie board, collecting seaglass, laughing with my girlfriends, and traveling whenever I can! What's your favorite FV event? All of the events were a blast, but I have to say Continent Day blew me away! I loved seeing children excited to learn about different countries. The crafts, exotic foods & visiting all the themed classrooms were amazing! What prompted you to get involved in the PTO? I was approached after a girls’ night out with fellow board members. How could I possibly say no? :-) I like to help as much as I can in the classroom and events throughout the year. It's great to be a part of a committed group of staff & parents helping to make FV a great experience for all of our children.

Lisa Phelan is Communications Director and mom of 2 – Kai, a 6th grader @ Cunha, and Aaron, a 3rd grader. This is her 3rd year on the Board. What's it like to be a parent at FV? Being part of Farallone View is very special. Our boys have attended several other schools, and nothing compares to the connectedness felt at FV. What are you doing when you're not doing stuff for the school? I started up my own business when we moved to Montara, and I’m often experiencing the wonderful roller coaster ride of running a start-up. I also love to spend time in the unmatched beauty of the coastside, just walking through the trails or along the beach. What's your favorite FV event? So hard to choose – Continent Day is phenomenal…every classroom becomes its own world and the kids learn so much. Oceans Week brings new perspective to the environment in which we live. Yet, my all-time favorite is the Talent Show…watching the kids transform and emerge on stage is so touching. What prompted you to get involved in the PTO? To be honest, I was not volunteered at my boys’ prior schools. I was working in the corporate world & didn’t have flexibility to do so. Once we moved here, I randomly, uncharacteristically volunteered @ the Book Fair, and met some great people. So little-by-little, I started to get involved in other events and was eventually invited to be part of the Board. Never in a million years would I have ever expected to be part of a PTO, but am endlessly appreciative to have this opportunity to contribute to FV.

Words of Wisdom

Brilliancy From Kindergartners Real Talk From Parents Years of Experience From Our K Teachers

The 1st day was scary, fun, exciting, sad and happy all at the same time.

My teacher is my friend, she loves all of us and makes us all feel special.

I didn’t think I knew anyone, then I saw a friend, and now everyone in my class is my friend.

I love school, I learn so much and I have fun, and I’m proud of myself.

I felt like I was going to do new things, even if I was scared at first.

Don’t sweat it if seems overwhelming at first. There is a rhythm & flow to the school year that becomes more familiar & easier to navigate

Reach out to the other parents- at drop off, pick up, at an event, volunteer when you can in class, @ events, on a field trip. These kids & parents will become family to you.

Parents need play dates too!!

Connect with fellow parents! I realized that I needed to acclimate to our new routine as much as my boys did.

Everyone has something to contribute…there is no such thing as too small or little.

The quicker the exit / the detach, the better. Even the crying ones will quickly calm down

Believe in open communication – best time to talk to us is afterschool

We understand, we are all moms. This is a gradual process of coming into the real world.

Let the kids know you think going to school, learning is a great experience.

This is our calling; this is our life and we care deeply about each & every child

“I dream my painting and

I paint my dreams” -Vincent Van Gogh

Inspire the dream in your child

5 for Farallone

Pledge Form

Volunteer BLUE Form

Will you please commit to the 5 for Farallone Pledge? If every Farallone View parent commits Just 5 Hours a year, we can do amazing things for our kids & school. All help, any help makes a huge difference for schools. The research is so clear – kids at schools with a broad base of involved parents perform markedly better on all kinds of key school measures. We’d love to help you get involved in any way that works for your schedule and interests. What would you like to do? When would you like to do it? Involvement is for everyone: parents, guardians, grandparents, older siblings, etc. If you’d like to do more – great, but we know that’s not a possible for everyone. Please do what you can, when you can….share your talents and experiences with the school and with the children. Simply complete the Volunteer Interest & Pledge Form on the back or online at www.fofpto.org by September 11th. We’ll then be in touch with opportunities that fit your interests and availability. Together, we can make a huge difference at our school!

Yes! I pledge to give 5 hours to our Farallone this year!

Contact Information Parent(s) Names _______________________________________________________________________________________ Student(s)Name/Grade/Teacher____________________________________________________________________________ Phone ___________________________________ email ________________________________________________________

Volunteer Interests and Availability 1. I would be interested in finding out more about (check all that apply):

Events Talent Show Oceans Week Winter Festival Donuts for Dads (and everyone) Family Movie Nights Fall Picture Day Book Fairs Open House/Art Show Teacher/Staff Appreciation Luncheon Fundraisers Voluntary Tuition Auction Jog-a-thon

Other Spirit Wear (FV sweatshirts, etc) HEAL classes / projects Classroom Representative Art-in-Action Yearbook 4th/5th Grade Leadership Beautification Library Graphic Design

2. Do you have a UNIQUE TALENT or SKILL that you’d like to share or access to a UNIQUE RESOURCE that might be a great fit for the school (i.e. Graphic Design, Photography, Construction, Grant Writing, Accounting, Advertising, Technology, Spanish Translation, DJ, etc.)

______________________________________________________________________________?

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Have Questions? Please call or email Sarah Bunkin, sarahbunkin@gmail.com

Voluntary Tuition BLUE Form

Voluntary

Tuition

It costs $1 a day to provide Art, Music, Science, PE, and Classroom Aides for

Farallone View children.

Pay Voluntary Tuition Support your School. Inspire your Child.

Contribution Level: Sea Turtle $1-$174: Funds a portion of the year Harbor Seal $175: Funds ½ the year for one child Bottlenose Dolphin $350: Funds one child Great White Shark $700: Funds two children Killer Whale $1,050: Funds three children Blue Whale $1,400: Funds four children

Ocean Steward: Special Recognition will be given for funding children beyond your own. How many children do you have at FV? _____ How many did you fund? _____

Name of Donor(s):________________________________________________________

1. A check for $_____, payable to FOFPTO, is attached

2. I will pay a lump sum of $________ online at www.fofpto.org

3. I will pay installments of $________ for 12 months online at www.fofpto.org

My employer will match this donation! Employer name: __________________________

(Go to www.fofpto.org to find a list of local, participating employers)

The Friends of Farallone Parent Teacher Organization is a registered 501c3 organization, tax ID# 94-3207340. You will receive a receipt for your tax-deductible gift. Checks can also be mailed to PO Box 370436, Montara, Ca 94037