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Community, Fundraising, Social, Volunteering

Final Meeting of the School Year: Thurs, May 21

May 19, 2015 PTO Communications Leave a comment

You are all invited to join us for the last PTO meeting of the 2014-2015 school year.

Thursday, 5/21
7PM
Library
Light meal served

Your kids are welcome to join you and hang out quietly in the Library.

We will be voting on the following items:

Bylaw changes. The changes include: approving a budget in May instead of September, contracts for budgeted expenses can be approved by the President or VP and Treasurer, and the responsibilities of the President include preparing a budget to be approved by Exec Board.
Unbudgeted expense for this year. Principal Dees has requested that the PTO make a one-time donation of $1,500 to the school to help with costs of the multicultural festival this year. This proposal is supported by the Exec Board.
Officers & Standing Committee Chairs for next year. We will also be voting on the people who have been nominated for the various positions
PTO Budget for 2015/16. The Exec Board approved a budget that forecasts revenue of $113,300 versus $90,400 estimated for this year. Expenses will rise to $109,000 versus $93,900 forecasted for this year. Net Income will be $4,300 resulting in an ending reserve of $158,000.

Information on the bylaw changes and the budget will be available to review in a binder in the school office.

See you there.

PTO meeting

Community, Fundraising, Social, Volunteering

Mark Your Calendars: Fall Auction, Saturday, 10/3, 2015

April 9, 2015 PTO Communications Leave a comment

fall auction 2015 masquerade

Community, Fundraising, Social, Sports, Volunteering

Lap-A-Thon Time: “Fun in the Sun” on May 8

April 7, 2015 PTO Communications Leave a comment

Mark your calendars for this year’s LAP-A-THON fundraiser: it’s the FUN IN THE SUN RUN, and it’s happening during the school day on Friday, May 8, 2015.

Fitness, prizes, and fun await!

WHAT’S THIS EVENT ALL ABOUT?

Our students run laps on Clifford’s upper track and they invite family members, friends, neighbors (and so on) to give $$ pledges for every lap they complete.

One class from Kindergarten through 5th grade — and one Middle School homeroom class — with the highest rate of participation will win an ice cream party! Top fundraisers will also be eligible for fantastic prizes, including gift cards at some of your favorite local spots (see list below).

Parents, we need your participation to make the Lap-a-thon a success! Sign up to volunteer on May 8th — or in the weeks leading up to our wonderful fundraising event. To volunteer for one or more different slots, go to the signup page.

RAFFLE PRIZES INCLUDE GIFT CARDS FOR:

Rockin’ Jump
Jamba Juice
Pizza My Heart
Sakura 2
Peninsula Beauty

If you have questions or need additional information, contact Clifford parent Kathryn Snow using this form on the signup page.

Note: All the money raised goes directly into our PTO-sponsored PE program, which would not be possible without these funds.

fun in the sun run lap-a-thon lapathon

Community, Fundraising, Social, Sports, Volunteering

NEW: Mother & Son Event, May 9

March 13, 2015 PTO Communications Leave a comment

We’re inviting Clifford moms and sons to our very first Mother & Son Sports Night.

It’s all happening Saturday, May 9, 2015 from 5:30 to 7:30PM at Sports House in Redwood City.

You do not have to be a sports enthusiast to attend this fun event.

The deadline has been extended to May 1st for purchasing!

Cost: $15 per person (all tickets must be pre-paid). So, for example, if you are bringing your two sons, you will pay $45 — and you need to update the quantity when you check out to “3” tickets.

There are two ways to buy tickets:

You can pay using your credit card via the link below (you don’t have to have a PayPal account to pay online). Again, please remember to update the quantity in the PayPal screen, depending on the number of people going.
Write a check made payable to Clifford School PTO, and leave your check in the PTO lockbox in the school office — look for a black box labeled Parents’ Club.

Venue information:

3151 Edison Way,
Redwood City, CA 94063
(650) 362-4100

Note: You need to complete a waiver to participate. Print out and fill in the form here or complete the waiver at check-in.

See you there, Dolphin Mothers and Dolphin Sons!

Son(s) Name

Mother (or chaperone) Name

mother son dance

Community, Fundraising, Social, Volunteering

Father-Daughter Dance: April 10

March 13, 2015 PTO Communications Leave a comment

Shall we dance?

Fathers and daughters, dance and party the night away at the Clifford PTO’s Annual Father-Daughter Dance. It’s all about music, photos, raffle prizes, crafts & light food.

Please join us on Friday, April 10, 2015 from 6:30PM to 8:30PM in the Clifford MUB/gym.

Tickets are $15 per person: You can buy at the door on the night of the Dance — or you can buy online (see below) using your credit card. You do not need a PayPal account to purchase tickets.

See you there, Dolphin Dads and Dolphin Daughters!

Girl(s) Name

Father (or chaperone) Name

Dad-Daughter father daughter dance

Community, Social, Volunteering

March’s PTO Meeting: Thursday, March 12

March 5, 2015 PTO Communications Leave a comment

You are all welcome to attend March’s PTO meeting on Thursday evening, 3/12 at 7PM in the library.

You can enjoy a light meal while hearing all about the great happenings at our great school.

Your children can accompany you, and hang out quietly in the library (child care is not available, however).

We hope to see you there.

What: PTO meeting for families, teachers & staff
Date: Thursday, March 12
When: 7PM
Where: Library

PTO meeting

Community, Fundraising, Social, Volunteering

Meeting this Thursday, Feb 19

February 17, 2015 PTO Communications Leave a comment

Hi Clifford families, teachers & staff,

Come on down to the Clifford campus for our February meeting this Thursday.

Date: Feb 19, 2015
Time: 7PM
Location: Library

A light meal will be served upon your arrival, and children are welcome to come along and sit quietly in the Library (on-site childcare is not available).

Hear about all the great things that are happening at our great school: the Read-a-thon, for example, along with other events that have happened–including The Little Mermaid school musical and Rio 2 Movie Night! And so much more.

See you there.

PTO meeting

Community, Social

Cupcakes ‘R’ Us: Clifford Parent Party, Feb 11

January 28, 2015 PTO Communications Leave a comment

Keep Calm And Cupcake On!

Right before President’s Day weekend, come join us for cupcake decorating and a fun evening with Clifford parents. Light snacks and beverages will be provided, and you can play some games, too!

Take home a box of your own personalized gourmet cupcakes at the end of the evening.

Adults only, please.

RSVP: CliffordPTO@yahoo.com

Date: Wednesday, February 11, 2015.
Time: 7PM to 9PM.
Location: 303 Warwick Street, Redwood City.
FREE!

This event is sponsored by the PTO.

See you there!

cupcake parent night

Community, Social, Volunteering

PTO Meeting, Thursday, 1/8

December 31, 2014 PTO Communications Leave a comment

Happy New Year & Welcome Back to Clifford families, teachers & administration staff!

The first PTO meeting of 2015 is happening Thursday, January 8, 2015. Everyone is welcome!

We’re meeting at 7PM in the Library.

A light dinner will be served, and your children are welcome to accompany you — and hang out and read quietly in the Library.

Click here to view December’s Agenda (that meeting was cancelled due to the weather and Clifford’s closure at the time).

Revised agenda coming soon! Stay tuned.

See you there!

P.S. Just because the holiday season is over doesn’t mean you’ve stopped shopping, right?! Well, if you frequent Amazon, remember to use this link every time you start shopping, to keep the donations coming directly to the PTO from Amazon Smile. Thank you.