Message from Our Co-Presidents

Alderwood is one of the best elementary schools in Irvine with outstanding teachers and staff. Our PTA works hard to help our teachers, staff and families by funding and supporting school improvements and educational programs.

PTA provides funding for our library and computer lab, music program, art instruction and science support. We also help coordinate and support Team Kids, Red Ribbon Week, Student Store, Active Playground Support, Office support, copying for teachers through the Duplicators program, Reflections Art Contest, Student Directory, Mother Daughter Tea, Yearbook support, and Teacher and Staff Appreciation.

Thank you for being a part of our PTA! Your membership makes the difference. Please feel free to contact us at:

Valerie Lalonde – fvlalonde@cox.net, Kirsten Maeda – kgmaeda@yahoo.com.

PS – you can click here to learn more about us!

Announcements

Reflections winners!
The following are the winners for the different categories, who will advance to the next level of judging (all of Irvine):
Visual Arts
Primary Division (K-2)
   1st Place: “Diversity Means a Briliantly Rich and Colorful World”
   2nd Place: “Diversity Between Dogs and Cats”
   3rd Place: “Hello”

Intermediate Division (3-5)
   1st Place: “Diversity Means…Different Races Woven Together by a Single Thread of Humanity”
   2nd Place: “Breaking the Chains of Differences”
   3rd Place: “Harmony in Diversity”

Middle Division (Grade 6)
   1st Place: “Diversity in Colors”
   2nd Place: “Peace All Over”
   3rd Place: “Diversity Means Dancing Together in Different Tunes in a Perfect Harmony”

Photography
Primary Division (K-2)
   1st Place: “Diversity Means We Are Same but Different”
   2nd Place: “A Beautiful Diverse World”
   3rd Place: “Yum Together”

Intermediate Division (3-5)
   1st Place: “Turtles, Turtles, Turtles”
   2nd Place: “My Diversified Animals”
   3rd Place: “Hands and Hearts”

Literature
Middle (Grade 6)
   1st Place: “Behind the Beautiful Picture”
   2nd Place: “Diversity of Feelings”

Music
Primary Division (K-2)
   1st Place: “East or West, Music is Best”
   2nd Place: “Friends”

Intermediate Division (3-5)
   1st Place: “Nature’s Diversity”

Dance
Primary Division (K-2)
   1st Place: “I love you Mom”

Intermediate Division (3-5)
   1st Place: “One Song for Peace”

Middle (Grade 6)
   1st Place: “Diversity as Depicted by Bharatanatyam”
   2nd Place: “Unity Prayer”

Film
Intermediate Division (3-5)
   1st Place: “Diversity Means Different Languages”

Alderwood Hoops Classics Update
Alderwood 6th Grade Boys did a fine job in the Irvine Hoops Classic Basketball Tournament on Sunday, Nov 6th. The team all played well, but lost to Culverdale. Both teams showed great sportsmanship!

Alderwood also played in the consulation finals and won their game against Meadowpark. Special thanks to Doug Swardstrom for coaching Alderwood’s 6th Grade Boys team. Way to go Alderwood 6th grade boys!

Team Members included the following:
Aiden Wolf-Neilsen, Devin Wolf-Neilson, Michael Simeon, Andie Masotto, Chris Swardstrom, Jaden Henry, Jordan Montrose, Hakeem Abubkar, Zeyad Moustafa
Coach: Doug Swardstrom

Upcoming Events

Wednesday, November 16: Student Store sale day after school

Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer opportunities will be posted as they become available.

Volunteer Recognition

“Above and Beyond” awards, for Alderwood volunteers who have gone “above and beyond” to help Alderwood in 2011-2012 are:

August/September: Elaine Martino (membership/pledge drive and hospitality), Perry Oldham (PTA membership packets), Joy Reece (website and new mascot), Kristina Lee (membership/pledge Drive), Rachel Swardstrom (ongoing support and new ideas, Alderwood Greeters and shirts), Lynn Fukuda (checks to teachers for supplies), Anita Chung and Connie Bae (Family Movie Night)

October: Sue Bahrampour (ACE), Christina Chin (Reflections), Cristina Diaz (Yearbook), Christopher Lee (Harvest Cup Soccer – boys), Elaine Martino (Harvest Cup Soccer – girls)

PTA Calendar

Schedule of PTA General Assembly Meetings – 2011-2012

Please feel free to come and attend any or all of these meetings. We really value your participation! The meetings are on the last Tuesday of every month in P3. Everyone is welcome!

*No meeting in June. Enjoy your Summer!

Support Your PTA

Membership: Join the Alderwood Basics Plus PTA!
Click here to dowload a membership packet.

Shop to Benefit Your PTA

You can help the AB+ PTA raise money through things you do every day, like grocery shopping, buying gifts, dining out and shopping online. These programs give a portion of your purchases to the Alderwood PTA – this is an easy way to help your school at no additional cost to you! Please consider registering for some of the following programs:

Restaurant Nights: We will post restaurant night information as soon as we have the next night planned.

Target: If you have a Target Red Card, Target Visa or Target Check Card, please make sure AB+ is designated as your school. Then, Target will automatically donate a percentage of each purchase you make to AB+. If you do not have a Target Credit Card, you can sign up for a Target Check Card that works just like a debit card. It’s free and a portion of all purchases made with the card will be donated to AB+. Visit target.com/tcoe and designate Alderwood, school ID 36808.

Ralph’s: Register your Ralph’s Club Card at ralphs.com. Select “Community Contributions” from the menu and enter your club card number and information. Select Alderwood as your school of choice.

Office Depot: Office Depot will make a contribution to our school for every purchase you make. Just mention Alderwood Basics Plus at the register.

eScrip: Register your credit cards at escrip.com and designate Alderwood PTA (Group ID# 164757350)
to allow Alderwood PTA to receive a percentage of your purchases at hundreds of restaurants and retail stores.

Box Tops For Education: Cut out the Box Tops off of participating products and send them to school. There is a collection box in the office, or you can send them to school with your child to give to his or her teacher. Each label is worth 10 cents.

Thank you for supporting the Alderwood Basics Plus PTA!

2011-2012 Alderwood PTA Executive Board Officers

2011-2012 Executive Board Members

Forms & Flyers

• PTA

2011-2012 PTA Membership Packet

• IPSF
• IPSF: Frequently Asked Questions
• IPSF Fact Sheet

Alderwood Leadership Team Student Store 2011-2012

We are now accepting orders. You can download an order form here.