Blossom Hill Captain: Frances Ferguson
blossomhillcaptain@lgef.org

LGEF and H&SC Explained

Public School funding doesn’t cover your child’s whole education – you do!
The sad fact is that public school funding in our schools is insufficient to cover all the programs we’d like to offer our children. In order to expose our kids to subjects like music, technology, and art, we need help.

That’s where the Los Gatos Education Foundation (LGEF) and the Home and School Club (H&SC) come in. Both organizations supplement public school funding to offer our kids a well-rounded education, but they have different focuses.

We need your help…

Without your support, these vital programs and resources will be in jeopardy this year.  Read on to learn more about these organizations and how you can help.

Support your child’s whole education through both LGEF and H&SC!

	Los Gatos Education Foundation (LGEF)	Blossom Hill Home and School Club (H&SC)
Made up of:	Parent volunteers from each school	Parent volunteers at Blossom Hill
What they do:	Strategic Partner with the school district to raise $750,000 for programs. When budget cuts affect teachers, LGEF is the district’s last resort to save them.	Serve as the traditional PTA we knew as kids Support the educational programs and activities at the school Community Building Coordinate school volunteers
Funding covers:	SMART Programs: Science Mentor Music Teachers ARt – Artist in the Classroom, Art Docents Technology Mentor Social Emotional Literacy Summer Success Academy	Read Naturally PE Teachers K-3 and Sports Equipment & Noon-time Sports Yard Duty & Safety Officer Teacher and Classroom Supplies Scholarships Community Building Events Science Field Trips Mileage Club Author’s Fair and Science Fair (alternating years)
Money comes from:	80% of donations come from parents 20% of donations come from community members and businesses	Parents participating in fundraising events throughout the year: Harvest Festival, The Hive, Jog-a-thon, Buzz Book, Year Book, eScrip, Book Fairs, Spirit Wear and more
How to help:	Please give $600 per K-8 child or any amount you can.   For your convenience, LGEF accepts donations in monthly installments or one time payments via donation envelope or online at www.lgef.org. Volunteer and support its programs and efforts.	Pay a small fee to be a H&SC member at Blossom Hill Participate in fundraising events & enjoy being part of the Blossom Hill community Volunteer to support its programs and efforts.