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Pleasanton Partnerships In Education (PPIE) Foundation welcomes students, parents and staff back to what is sure
to be another great year of learning and exploration. PPIE programs and activities have already begun! Here are
the latest updates:
PPIE Raises Over $80,000.00 for Pleasanton Schools!!
PPIE Launches the PPIE Giving Fund 2012-2013!!
to be another great year of learning and exploration. PPIE programs and activities have already begun! Here are
the latest updates:
PPIE Raises Over $80,000.00 for Pleasanton Schools!!
- Pleasanton Partnerships In Education (PPIE) Foundation hosted their 8th annual culinary event, “Bon Appetit – Toasts &
Tastes of Fall” on October 22, 2011 at CarrAmerica in Pleasanton. This festive cocktail party featured fifteen culinary teams,
each consisting of a Corporate / Community sponsor, a Pleasanton School District School Principal (our very own Kim
Michels!), and a local Chef. Each team offered a culinary offering with a paired wine. In addition to tempting culinary delights
and exquisite wines, over 300 guests also enjoyed live music, a martini bar, and an auction.
Via sponsorships and auction activities, this event was one of PPIE’s major fundraising efforts and netted over $80,000 for
Pleasanton Schools! Proceeds support PPIE’s Giving Fund to protect cut programs in year 2012-2013, as well as the PPIE
Grant Program for students and faculty of the Pleasanton Unified School District.
PPIE Launches the PPIE Giving Fund 2012-2013!!
- Pleasanton schools can no longer count on state funding for some important programs. The PPIE Giving Fund 2012-2013 has
been launched and will be an annual fundraising drive to help support Pleasanton schools and classrooms with programs
needed to remain competitive in California as well as globally. The programs at risk of being eliminated in 2012-2013 include
Literacy & Student Support programs (class sizes reading intervention, library services, additional sections, as well as
programs for high achievers and at risk students), Science & Technology, Counseling and Physical Education.
The PPIE Giving Fund 2012-2013 is suggesting a donation of $150 per student by January 31, 2012. Donations made to
PPIE prior to the August walk through registration were for the 2011-2012 school year.
Think about your donation like this:
• PPIE Education Foundation for Pleasanton students - $15 /student /month
• Daily dose of caffeine $30+ /month
• Fall activities/sports - $50-60 /month
• Monthly dinner out - $60 /month
• Filling up the gas tank - $100 /month
• Preschool - Minimum $150 /month (or could say average $300 /month)
• Private School - $1000+ /month
• Quality education...priceless**
** All donations are 100% voluntary and are 100% tax deductible!
Please visit www.ppie.org for additional information on the campaign including the FAQ page, online donation, monthly
payments, and more. You can be a part of Pleasanton’s path forward to remain a leading school district in California. As a
community we can make this happen!
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Dear Parents/Guardians,
I am pleased to support the PPIE Foundation's Giving Fund 2012-2013 effort and wanted to pass along additional information for you in
support of this initiative as well.
What is the PPIE Giving Fund 2012-2013 and how is this different than CORE?
I gave a donation to my school's parent club, do I need to give to PPIE as well?
YES - both efforts are critical to provide a solid education to our children. PPIE's Giving Fund will support the district's broader goals to
ensure district wide equity yet meet unique needs of each school site. PPIE has and will continue to fund district wide programs and
staff, such as teachers, specialists, library and technology aides. The parent clubs (PTA/PFC/AABC/etc) raise money for school specific
expenses such as equipment, teaching supplies & support, computers & technology. PPIE works in partnership with each school site and it
is important and necessary to support both organizations.
How does PUSD's foundation request compare to other high achieving districts?
* PPIE is requesting a donation of only $150 per student to support programs and services that will likely be eliminated in 2012-2013.
* Surrounding Bay Area education foundations request an average of $570 per student. For example:
Public Education should be free, why am I being asked to donate to pay for programs and services?
Yes - public education should be and is free. Unfortunately public financing alone can no longer provide the high quality education we
expect or are used to here in Pleasanton.
Donations are 100% voluntary and tax deductible and you can donate on-line directly or via monthly installments
($15/month/student). For donation by check, credit card, PayPal; or to make monthly payments, please visit www.ppie.org
Questions? Visit www.ppie.org, or please contact (your school site advisory board members) or contact
Debi Covello / PPIE at mail@ppie.org
I am pleased to support the PPIE Foundation's Giving Fund 2012-2013 effort and wanted to pass along additional information for you in
support of this initiative as well.
What is the PPIE Giving Fund 2012-2013 and how is this different than CORE?
- The PPIE education foundation is proactively raising funds to support valued programs at risk of being cut each school year rather
than reacting to budget cuts each spring. - The scope of programs and services being supported for ELEMENTARY schools are as follows and the CORE initiative will no
longer be occurring.
- Literacy/Student Support (CSR, Reading Intervention, Library),
- Science and Technology (Science specialists and Tech Aides),
- Health and Well Being (PE Specialists and Counselors).
I gave a donation to my school's parent club, do I need to give to PPIE as well?
YES - both efforts are critical to provide a solid education to our children. PPIE's Giving Fund will support the district's broader goals to
ensure district wide equity yet meet unique needs of each school site. PPIE has and will continue to fund district wide programs and
staff, such as teachers, specialists, library and technology aides. The parent clubs (PTA/PFC/AABC/etc) raise money for school specific
expenses such as equipment, teaching supplies & support, computers & technology. PPIE works in partnership with each school site and it
is important and necessary to support both organizations.
How does PUSD's foundation request compare to other high achieving districts?
* PPIE is requesting a donation of only $150 per student to support programs and services that will likely be eliminated in 2012-2013.
* Surrounding Bay Area education foundations request an average of $570 per student. For example:
- Pleasanton - $150
- Walnut Creek- $300
- San Ramon- $350
- Livermore - $365
- Orinda- $575
- Los Gatos - $600
- Palo Alto- $650
- Moraga - $750
- San Carlos - $750
- Lafayette- $800
- Los Altos - $1000
Public Education should be free, why am I being asked to donate to pay for programs and services?
Yes - public education should be and is free. Unfortunately public financing alone can no longer provide the high quality education we
expect or are used to here in Pleasanton.
Donations are 100% voluntary and tax deductible and you can donate on-line directly or via monthly installments
($15/month/student). For donation by check, credit card, PayPal; or to make monthly payments, please visit www.ppie.org
Questions? Visit www.ppie.org, or please contact (your school site advisory board members) or contact
Debi Covello / PPIE at mail@ppie.org
