PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
August 2020
Dear Alta Vista Families,
On behalf of the Alta Vista Home and School Club (AVHSC), I would like to welcome you all to our 2020-2021 School Year!
Things this year are definitely going to be a “little” different, but whether we are learning at home, or on-site at AV, the AVHSC has the same role: Connecting parents, teachers and administrators, and supporting critical school needs. Our mission is to make the elementary school experience richer for both students and parents, and this year is no exception. Below you will find information regarding membership, donations and volunteer roles.
HSC Membership
Every AV parent is a member of the AVHSC, so to be sure that you are kept in the loop with all of our news and happenings, you will need to create an account through Membership Toolkit (MTK). (Returning parents don’t need to create a new account, just update your information.) Through MTK, you will receive AVHSC class email communications, as well as sign up to volunteer for class enrichment programs (Room Parents, Project Cornerstone, etc.), access and update the school directory, and access our online school store. Click on this link to be directed to the MTK website: MTK PARENT PORTAL SIGN UP DIRECT LINK
Donations
AVHSC funds numerous enrichment programs, such as Art, Clay, Music, PE, Project Cornerstone, assemblies, field trips, just to name a few. We also supply the funds to purchase technology for use in the classrooms, and additional classroom supplies for the teachers not otherwise provided by the District. While we will still be able to offer some enrichment programs virtually this year, most of the activities and events are currently on hold with at-home learning and social distancing.
Given the limitations that Covid-19 has placed on school activities, as well as our substantial Corporate Matching donations from last year, we have decided to postpone our annual fundraising drive for this year and will utilize our reserves. Last year through Corporate Matching, our school received $53,286.27, which is what we will use to start this school year. Parents at our school can choose how to use their corporate match dollars, and the HSC is grateful that so many parents chose to donate to our school.
However, the HSC will still accept your tax-deductible donations which will go into our General Fund. (Please also remember to check if your employer is offering corporate matching.) These monies will be used to purchase any unforeseen expenses related to distance learning. Also, as we progress through the year, and as activities safely resume, we will reassess our budget and fundraising plans and will provide you with updates as things evolve. The more activities we add to the school the more the HSC has to raise. You can make your donation online through our Store on MTK. DONATIONS DIRECT LINK: https://altavistahsc.membershiptoolkit.com/store
Volunteers
Last, but certainly not least, volunteers, we still need you! Even with a distance learning model for the school year, there are still many opportunities to volunteer and get involved! You can sign up to volunteer through the MTK: VOLUNTEER SIGN UP DIRECT LINK: https://altavistahsc.membershiptoolkit.com/sign_ups
I feel honored to be part of a community with such a strong commitment to its children. I’m looking forward to another great school year at Alta Vista!
Jayme Monroe
President, Alta Vista Home & School Club
avhscpresident@gmail.com
Stay “Linked” with AVHSC
For weekly updates, be sure to check out the AVHSC web page: www.avhsc.org, or visit the Home & School Club tab on the Alta Vista web site.
Dear Alta Vista Families,
On behalf of the Alta Vista Home and School Club (AVHSC), I would like to welcome you all to our 2020-2021 School Year!
Things this year are definitely going to be a “little” different, but whether we are learning at home, or on-site at AV, the AVHSC has the same role: Connecting parents, teachers and administrators, and supporting critical school needs. Our mission is to make the elementary school experience richer for both students and parents, and this year is no exception. Below you will find information regarding membership, donations and volunteer roles.
HSC Membership
Every AV parent is a member of the AVHSC, so to be sure that you are kept in the loop with all of our news and happenings, you will need to create an account through Membership Toolkit (MTK). (Returning parents don’t need to create a new account, just update your information.) Through MTK, you will receive AVHSC class email communications, as well as sign up to volunteer for class enrichment programs (Room Parents, Project Cornerstone, etc.), access and update the school directory, and access our online school store. Click on this link to be directed to the MTK website: MTK PARENT PORTAL SIGN UP DIRECT LINK
Donations
AVHSC funds numerous enrichment programs, such as Art, Clay, Music, PE, Project Cornerstone, assemblies, field trips, just to name a few. We also supply the funds to purchase technology for use in the classrooms, and additional classroom supplies for the teachers not otherwise provided by the District. While we will still be able to offer some enrichment programs virtually this year, most of the activities and events are currently on hold with at-home learning and social distancing.
Given the limitations that Covid-19 has placed on school activities, as well as our substantial Corporate Matching donations from last year, we have decided to postpone our annual fundraising drive for this year and will utilize our reserves. Last year through Corporate Matching, our school received $53,286.27, which is what we will use to start this school year. Parents at our school can choose how to use their corporate match dollars, and the HSC is grateful that so many parents chose to donate to our school.
However, the HSC will still accept your tax-deductible donations which will go into our General Fund. (Please also remember to check if your employer is offering corporate matching.) These monies will be used to purchase any unforeseen expenses related to distance learning. Also, as we progress through the year, and as activities safely resume, we will reassess our budget and fundraising plans and will provide you with updates as things evolve. The more activities we add to the school the more the HSC has to raise. You can make your donation online through our Store on MTK. DONATIONS DIRECT LINK: https://altavistahsc.membershiptoolkit.com/store
Volunteers
Last, but certainly not least, volunteers, we still need you! Even with a distance learning model for the school year, there are still many opportunities to volunteer and get involved! You can sign up to volunteer through the MTK: VOLUNTEER SIGN UP DIRECT LINK: https://altavistahsc.membershiptoolkit.com/sign_ups
I feel honored to be part of a community with such a strong commitment to its children. I’m looking forward to another great school year at Alta Vista!
Jayme Monroe
President, Alta Vista Home & School Club
avhscpresident@gmail.com
Stay “Linked” with AVHSC
For weekly updates, be sure to check out the AVHSC web page: www.avhsc.org, or visit the Home & School Club tab on the Alta Vista web site.
- You’ll also want to “Like” our AVHSC Facebook page. Visit our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/AVHSC2015
- Sign up for text notifications via our AVHSC Remind. Just send a text to 81010 with this message: @avhsc-news
- Join us for our (now virtual) HSC meetings on the first Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Meeting dates and Zoom Info will be provided on our AVHSC Site.
