Alta Vista Elementary

Back to School Night

WELCOME to the 2022-2023 School Year!!!

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2019

Alta Vista Home

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School Club

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Agenda

• Who are we
• What do we do
• Fundraising
• How to get involved
• Donation
• Volunteering
• Budget Report & Vote

What is AVHSC?

• What is Alta Vista Home and School Club?�
• Alta Vista Home & School Club (AVHSC) is a not-for-profit organization whose sole mission is to provide enrichment opportunities for Alta Vista students – supplementing the school’s core curriculum and making the elementary school experience richer for both students and parents.

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• An elected board of parent volunteers, the Alta Vista principal and teacher representatives govern AVHSC.

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2022 - 2023 AVHSC Board Members

• President Lauren Jewell
• Vice President Claire Kalia
• Treasurer/Co-Treasurer Deanna Wall / Amy Meyer
• VP of Membership Kim Larson
• VP of Fundraising Ellen Pierpoint
• VPs of Enrichment Ryan Greco
• Recording Secretary April Benoit
• Corresponding Secretary Farrah Hoehne
• Auditor Don Monroe
• Historian Jessica Lucke
• Principal Cathy Bailey

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Please join us! We typically meet on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. The schedule is on the AVHSC Website and on the Alta Vista School Calendar.

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We Sponsor

• Movie Night
• Walk-a-Thon
• Scholastic Book Fairs
• Family Dance
• Author Visits
• Family Ice Cream Social
• Multi-Cultural Night
• Fantasy Faire
• Variety Show
• Art Vistas Show

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We Volunteer!

• Art Vistas
• Clay
• Classroom Parents
• Project Cornerstone
• Field Trips
• AVHSC Sponsored Events
• Garden Club
• Staff Appreciation/Hospitality
• Book Fairs

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We Fund

• Crossing Guards
• Enrichment Programs
• Music & Performing Arts
• PE
• Technology
• Field Trips
• Class Tee Shirts
• Classroom and Grade Level Supplies

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Cost is over $300 per student

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Fundraising

Our 3 Major Fundraisers

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• C.A.G.E Drive - Goal $135,000

(Including company match)

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• Walkathon - Goal $50,000

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• Online Auction - Goal $20,000

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Fundraising Goal for the 2022-2023 School Year

$205,000

AVHSC Annual C.A.G.E. Drive!

Create

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Enrichment

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kids

Check your email and our flyer for all of the Details

What does the C.A.G.E. Drive Fund?

• The AVHSC funds what is not otherwise funded by the District.
• Includes Everything from PE and Music instruction, to fundamental safety needs like Crossing Guards.

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• Average AVHSC spending from 2017 through 2020 was $199,500 on Enrichment and other needed programs at the school.

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• This year we are estimating $211,700

Here is a breakdown of some of the larger expenses:

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C.A.G.E. Drive Goal

• Our CAGE fundraising goal this year is $135,000, which equates to $250 per student (Current amount raised as of today: $27,075)

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• The grade with the highest percentage of

participation by donating on or before

September 8th, 2022 will WIN A PIZZA PARTY!

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• There are 3 Donation Levels to choose from (Donation Levels are per Student)
• Bobcat: $100
• Cougar: $250 (Includes a free Keychain)
• Tiger: $500 (Includes a free AV Glow in the dark T-shirt or a tote bag)

*Use can also make a custom level donation in any amount

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How do I Donate?

• Register or Log into MTK to make your donation today!

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https://altavistahsc.membershiptoolkit.com/store

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• You can also update your directory settings, Sign up to Volunteer, and Shop the School Store!

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How Else Can I help AVHSC raise money?

• Corporate Match - Double your Donation!
• Corporate Match Info
• Company Donation for hours Volunteered
• Shop Amazon with our Amazon Smiles Page
• Participate in Dining for Dollars Events
• Shop our Book Fairs
• The Book Fairs provide books for our classrooms and profits fund our Media Center. The Media Center is wholly funded with these dollars.
• If you are a business owner, consider becoming one of our AV Sponsors

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Keep up with AVHSC News & Events

• Check out our AVHSC Website for helpful links, news, and information about what is happening at Alta Vista.

https://altavistahsc.weebly.com/

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• Don’t forget to like the “Alta Vista Home and School Club” Facebook and Instagram page.

https://www.facebook.com/altavistahsc

https://www.instagram.com/altavistahsc/

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2022-2023 Event Highlights

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• September 9th Movie Night
• October 28th Walk-a-Thon
• October 17th-21st & April Scholastic Book Fair
• February 10th Valentine’s Family Dance
• January 2023 AV Drama Club Production
• April 2023 Multi-Cultural Night
• May 2023 Fantasy Faire
• May 2023 Variety Show
• June 2023 Olympic Day

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Volunteer Opportunities - We need YOU!

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• We need Volunteers!
• We can’t continue to fund our enrichment programs or sponsor our community events if we don’t get volunteers to!
• Choose from:
• Classroom activities
• Art Vista, Clay, Classroom Parents, Library, Cornerstone, Class Parties
• Outdoor activities
• Garden Club, Mileage Club, Walk n’ Roll
• Yearly Community and Fundraising Events
• Movie Night, WAT, Multicultural Night, Fantasy Fair, Auction, Family Dance
• Other opportunities
• Cornerstone Lead, Dad’s Club, Yearbook

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Log into MTK to sign up today!

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https://altavistahsc.membershiptoolkit.com/sign_ups

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Treasurer’s Report

Income - Comparison

https://www.avhsc.org/assets/03773/Website_Documents/PPT_Decks/AVHSC_End_of_Year_Update_-_2023-2024-2.pdf

Expenses - Comparison

Financial Projection for 2019-2020

HSC GOALS

Update our current track to look more like this:

We are making progress...

Phase 1:

Track smoothing and clean up prior to WAT. (2019-2020)

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Phase 2:

Develop long term plan with the school district for track update (2022-2023)

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Estimated Cost: $80-$100k

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We need to hit our fundraising goal if we want to finish the track this year!!

Membership Budget Vote!

Enrichment Programs Overview