Ardenwood Elementary School PTA

Congratulations to our very own Ms. Mason for being recognized as a leader and advocate for equity in both the Black community and at Ardenwood Elementary!

Ms. Mason began her career in education with a keen focus on serving students with special needs. With over 15 years of experience in the field, she has served as a teacher, induction coach, and special education program specialist. She was recently named Board Chair of Children Rising, an educational non-profit organization providing tutoring services to at-promise students in Oakland Unified School District.

Thank you for your unwavering dedication, Ms. Mason!

During #BlackHistoryMonth, I’m honored to recognize our community leaders and organizations for their tireless work! Our honorees are Principal of Ardenwood Elementary School at Fremont Unified School District Glynis Mason, Bay Area Community Health CEO Dr. Zettie D. Page III, Principal of Summerdale Elementary School at Berryessa Union School District Dr. Samantha Rainer, School-Linked Services Coordinator and Homeless/Foster Youth Liaison at Milpitas Unified School District Nicole Steward, Black Leadership Kitchen Cabinet (Santa Clara County), and Joshua's Gift.

🎨 The National PTA's Reflections art program is underway, but did you know it also includes an Accessible Arts division for students with disabilities?

The Ardenwood PTA wants to give every student the opportunity to fully participate in the program, so we've invited the Fremont Council PTA (Fremont, CA) Reflections chairperson to host an info night at Ardenwood next week and share more about how the Accessible Arts division works. Families and students across FUSD and AHS attendance area are invited to attend.

📅 When: Wednesday, October 2, 6:30-7:30 PM
📍 Where: Ardenwood Multi-Purpose Room (MPR)

Spread the word! We’d love to see you there!

🎉BIG NEWS! 🎉 Our Ardenwood Dragon Dash fundraiser kicks off soon! We’re raising $20,000 for supporting all of Ardenwood PTA’s programs and we need your help. Save the date 📅 and stay tuned for more details on how you can support our cause.

💻 Sign up online at MyBooster.com – 09/19/2024
🎉 Fundraiser Kickoff in school – 10/03/2024
👟 Event Day – 10/15/2024

With the help of Fremont Council PTA (Fremont, CA) and the continued partnership of Ardenwood's principal, Ms. Mason, the Ardenwood PTA is empowering a group of 4th grade Reflections ambassadors to encourage their peers to participate in this year's theme, "Accepting Imperfection."

The art program is open for student submissions through Tue, October 22nd! Submission categories include:
* Literature
* Visual Arts
* Photography
* Music
* Film Production
* Dance Choreography

Learn more at: https://ardenwoodpta.membershiptoolkit.com/reflections

ARDENWOOD'S TALENT SHOW 2024

Calling all Dragons to showcase their talents at the annual Ardenwood's Talent Show. Submit auditions online by Monday, March 25, 2024. Select performances will be showcased on stage on Thursday, May 2, 2024, in two categories: Primary Grades (TK - 2nd grade) and Intermediate Grades (3rd - 5th grade).

For more details and Audition Rules, go to https://ardenwoodpta.membershiptoolkit.com/talentshow

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Join Us For A Delicious Way to Raise Money!

BJ's will donate 20% of Food and soft beverage sales to Ardenwood Elementary PTA

When: Thursday, Dec 14, 2023 from 11 am - 11 pm
Where: BJ's 5699 Mowry Ave, Newark, CA 94560

When dining in: Present this flyer to your server at any time during your meal.

When ordering online: Enter the 6-digit fundraiser code DEC404 at the time of checkout.

When placing a take-out order: Present this flyer to a BJ's team member upon your arrival.

Join Us For A Delicious Way to Raise Money!
BJ's will donate 20% of Food and soft beverage sales to Ardenwood Elementary PTA

When: Thursday, Dec 14, 2023 from 11 am - 11 pm

Where: BJ's 5699 Mowry Ave, Newark, CA 94560

When dining in: Present this flyer to your server at any time during your meal.
When ordering online: Enter the 6-digit fundraiser code DEC404 at the time of checkout.
When placing a take-out order: Present this flyer to a BJ's team member upon your arrival.

Attention 5th Graders! Join the Ardenwood Math Olympiads

Math isn't just about rules; it's about imagination and creative problem-solving. Learn new strategies and sharpen your skills by joining the Ardenwood Math Olympiads Team. The team will compete monthly between November and March to earn certificates and prizes.

Signup closes on Friday, November 17. First team practice is Monday, November 20, on Zoom.

➡️ Learn more and sign up at https://bit.ly/ardenwood-math