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PTSA HOLIDAY LETTER

December 17, 2008

Dear SMASH Community,

In the spirit of the season of giving, SMASH PTSA is reaching out to you for continued support through our FAMILY DONATION fundraiser.

This holiday season is unlike any in recent history. Although we will start the New Year full of economic uncertainty, we also share high hopes for real and positive changes at home and around the world.

One of the most valuable and everlasting presents we give our children is education. And SMASH is among the greatest gifts of all. But as a public school, we will not be spared the effects of these hard times. California’s budget cuts are likely to be drastic, and so our PTSA needs more than ever to raise the funds for Teacher Assistants, Field Trips, Teacher Education, and the Art and Spanish programs. This holiday season, help SMASH navigate these hard times towards an ever brighter future.

We have good news to report about our current fundraising efforts. The family donations are coming in, and we are proud to announce that we are just over halfway to our goal of $50,000. In past years, the family donation drive ended in December, but this year we must not stop until we reach our goal of 100% participation.

We are extending the deadline to the end of the May. Pay by credit card online at www.ptsasmash.blogspot.com or drop your check off in the office in January. Payment plans are welcome. The recommended donation is $557.89, but many families are contributing less.

If small donations can elect a president, they can also support a school. This year, it’s the giving that matters, not the amount.

Thank you for your dedication to SMASH. We wish you all a joyous holiday season.

Warmly,

Helga Schier and David Saltzman, Co-Presidents