Welcome Back Pomelo Families!

And for those of you new to Pomelo – Welcome to our Family!

Dear Pomelo Families;

Pomelo Elementary had a terrific 2009-2010 school year.  Pomelo students participated in a wide variety of programs and reached new heights in academic achievement, and we couldn’t have done it without your support and generosity.

Last year Pomelo’s Pledge Drive raised over $73,000!  Your donations made it possible for TEAM Pomelo to employ reading and teacher aides for our school, helping to alleviate classroom size increases and strengthen our student’s academic foundation.  In addition, Pomelo students were able to participate in such crucial educational benefits as:  Art, Ballroom Dance, Computer and P.E.

We had another impressive report in our California Academic Performance Index (API) score, 891 out of 1000! (This is the year we break 900!)  Congratulations to all the parents, staff and students who worked so hard to help with this achievement.  Pomelo has emerged as one of the best performing, most sought after elementary schools in the San Fernando Valley.  

In spite of hard economic times, we as parents want to provide our children with a well rounded education that continues to build on Pomelo’s achievements.  It is only with your assistance that Pomelo meets this goal.

With your financial donations last year, TEAM Pomelo funded the above listed programs and services.  This year LAUSD has eliminated our music program so TEAM Pomelo is funding our music teacher as well.  Due to deepening budget cuts, we are also at risk of losing funds for our library and custodial services, a vital part of our curriculum and school safety.  TEAM Pomelo is working to maintain the high quality programs, activities and services that you and your children expect and deserve.  We MUST have your help!

Pomelo’s Pledge Drive needs to raise $90,000 this year.  With your support we can reach our goal and preserve all these programs that benefit your child and all the students in our Pomelo family.

With a tax deductible donation of $250/child, we can continue the programs that make Pomelo stand out from other elementary schools.  

 “Fundraising Exempt” option** $400/child includes: 

· Innisbrook Coupon

· Entertainment Book

· Halloween Grams

· Valentine Grams

· Carnival Wrist Band

· Spooky House Entrance

· Memory Tile

· Scholastic Book Fair Coupon

· Classroom Basket Raffle Tickets

· Garden Helping Hand

**Visit http://teacherweb.com/CA/PomeloDriveElementary/SchoolHomePage/SDHP1.stm for specific details.  

Pomelo Drive Elementary is more than a community school, it’s a family...and you make the difference. Donate today toward your child’s education & together we will meet our $90,000 goal!!

Click here to download the Donation Form PDF

POMELO FAMILIES – WE’RE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER 

FUNDRAISING EXEMPT OPTION

Thank you for your interest in the “Fundraising Exempt” option of our Pledge Drive.  This is our new pre-pay option for most of our fundraisers.  Included in this option are the following:  

· Innisbrook gift bags and tissue paper -  SEPTEMBER  (Raffle drawing ticket included)

· $5 Scholastic Book Fair coupon – OCTOBER  (To be used toward any book or other item sold at the Book Fair.  You do not need to use the entire coupon amount, however we cannot give change.)

· 5 Halloween grams - OCTOBER

· Spooky House entrance ticket – OCTOBER  (Food and games not included) 

· Entertainment Book - NOVEMBER 

· 5 Valentine grams  - FEBRUARY 

· 5 Classroom Basket raffle tickets - APRIL

· Carnival wristband - MAY  (Unlimited rides on all Attractions; game tickets and food not included)

· Pomelo Memory Tile – TBD  (6x6 inch tile designed by your child and placed along our current memory wall behind the flagpole)

· Garden Helping Hand – TBD  (Your child’s handprint on the garden wall with their name inside. 

See examples from last year up on the wall.)  

You will receive coupons for the above listed fundraisers.  Turn in the appropriate coupon when the fundraiser form comes home with your child.  You must redeem your coupons to receive the items.  You are also welcome to order more items, just include the additional payment with your coupon and the completed form.

The value of the additional benefits for the Fundraising Exempt option is approximately $100, which may not be deductible for tax purposes.  Please consult your tax preparer for any tax advice.

If you have any further questions please feel free to contact Karyn Chung - simply_kdc@yahoo.com / 887-6341 or Jane McPherson - themcps@socal.rr.com / 884-3221.

Click here to download the Donation Form PDF