Your Generous Contributions Allow Us To Fund These and Other Programs:
(updated April 2023)
Teacher & Staff and Student Direct Support - over $56,000
- Teacher Mini-Grants - $200 provided to each Teacher for classroom support ($11,600)
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Field Trips for all grade levels ($2,150)
- MATH CO-OP - Provides in-school weekly extra help with math skills ($3.500)
- LITERACY CO-OP - Provides in-school weekly extra help with reading skills ($2,500)
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Conferences and Professional Development, including Capturing Kids Hearts - ($37,500)
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Classroom supplies, book, materials and educational resources for teachers
Arts in Education - $10,000
- Zach Theater Workshops - In-class Intro To Theater & Improv programs (PreK-5th grade)
- Zach Theater Shows - Field Trips - Cat in The Hat (PreK-Kindergarten), and Ceincienta (3-5th)
- Thinkery - Field Trip (2nd grade)
- Tennessee Theatre Company Show - Field Trip, Aesop's Fables (1st Grade)
- Mad Science workshops - Steam Night (PreK-5th)
- Creative Action - Mr. Freddy’s World – Music, Puppetry & Dance workshop (PreK)
- Kenny & The Dragon wall, hand dragon art mural (PreK-5th)
- Break Dance Austin - workshops (K-5th)
- Move Your Tale Improv Comedy - Book Fair Night - Coordination (Funded by Creative Learning Initiative) (PreK-5th)
- Sensory Wall - Gym breezeway wall (PreK-5th)
- Student Art Portfolios - Coordination in conjunction with Volunteers VP & Art Department (PreK-5th)
- End of year Student Art Gallery Show coordination support - in conjunction with the Art Department (PreK-5th)
Library Support - $8,100 this year, $11,000 last year
- In Spring 2022, the PTA provided over $10,000 to refresh all classroom libraries with new books.
- One School One Book Program (Kenny and The Dragon this year) - ($3500)
- Supplies and books for the school library
- Typewriter Rodeo
- Storytime Yoga
- Additional Classroom library support for new teachers this year.
Spanish and Diversity Programs - $4,000
- Z-Fiesta
- Holiday Lights around the World
- Spanish Books for dual language classrooms
Special Areas Support - $5,000
- 5th grade Musical- show kits, costumes, stage supplies
- New PA sounds system (Oct 2022)
- Art room supplies
- P.E. equipment, support for Field Day in May.
Teacher and Staff Appreciation - $12,000
- Staff meeting meals and refreshments
- Welcome back Breakfasts
- November Thanksgiving Meal
- Staff December Holiday party and team building
- Holiday Gift Cards
- Science Fair volunteer meals
- Teacher Appreciation Week (Massages, Meals, Coffee Truck with Barista)
Garden and Grounds - $28,000
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Lead Garden Specialist / PEAS ($19,500 per year)
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Maintenance of grounds and Jabo’s Garden
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Stipend for Jabo
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Care & maintenance of garden
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Mulch, Plants
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Support for 5th Grade Farm Stands
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Garden fence
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Garden t-shirts
Counselor Needs - $1,500
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Book fair books for economically disadvantaged kids
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Scholarships to extracurricular activities for economically disadvantaged kids
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School supply kits for economically disadvantaged kids
Campus Needs - $10,500
- New picnic tables for student lunches / outside activities ($6,000)
- Class Creator Software for school Administration
- EGSI Testing Software for school Administration
- Two new professional vacuum cleaners for custodial staff
- Additional needs identified throughout the year
School-wide Events Supported
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Zamboree Family Festival
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Z Fiesta – a celebration of hispanic culture
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Holiday Lights Around the World
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March for Peace
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Spring Fling - Adults Night Out
Make a Tax-Deductible Contribution TODAY! Thank you for your support!
Upcoming Events
- Thursday, October 12
- Thursday, October 26
- Thursday, November 2
- Thursday, November 16