Your Generous Contributions Allow Us To Fund These and Other Programs:

(updated December 2022)
 

Teacher & Staff and Student Direct Support - over $71,000

  • Teacher Mini-Grants - provided to each Teacher to use for classroom support ($11,600)
  • Field Trips for all grade levels ($2,150)

  • MATH CO-OP - Provides in-school weekly extra help with math skills ($18,250)
  • LITERACY CO-OP - Provides in-school weekly extra help with reading skills ($2,500) 
  • Conferences and Professional Development, including Capturing Kids Hearts - ($37,500)

  • Classroom supplies, book, materials and educational resources for teachers

Arts in Education - $10,000

  • Zach Theater - Theater program visits
  • Zach Theater Workshops - (K-5)
  • Austin Symphony Young People's Concerts (4th & 5th)
  • Mad Science Workshops (K-5th)
  • Nutcracker (3rd grade)
  • Creative Action - Mr. Freddy’s World – Music, Puppetry & Dance (Pre K)
  • Kenny & The Dragon wall hand art mural

Library Support - $9,000 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

Teacher and Staff Appreciation - $10,500 

  • 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

Garden and Grounds - $28,000

  • Lead Garden Specialist / PEAS ($19,200 per year)

  • Maintenance of grounds and Jabo’s Garden

  • Stipend for Jabo

  • Care & maintenance of garden

  • Mulch, Plants

  • Support for 5th Grade Farm Stands

  • Garden fence

  • Garden t-shirts

Counselor Needs - $4,000

  • Book fair books for economically disadvantaged kids

  • Scholarships to extracurricular activities for economically disadvantaged kids

  • School supply kits for economically disadvantaged kids

 Campus Needs - $12,500

  • New picnic tables for student lunches / outside activities ($6,000)
  • Class Creator Software for school Administration
  • EGSI Testing Software for school Administration
  • Additional needs identified throughout the year

School-wide Events Supported

  • Zamboree Family Festival

  • Z Fiesta – a celebration of hispanic culture

  • Holiday Lights Around the World

  • Peace March and FUN Run

  • Spring Fling

Make a Tax-Deductible Contribution TODAY!  Thank you for your support! 

 

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