Daves Avenue

Daves Avenue Captain: Jeff Milde
davescaptain@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 educaton through both LGEF and H&SC!

  Los Gatos Education Foundation (LGEF) Daves Avenue Home and School Club (H&SC)
Made up of: Parent volunteers from each school Parent volunteers at Daves Avenue
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
  • Literacy Support
  • Math Support and education nights
  • Computer Technology
  • K-3rd PE Teacher
  • Teacher and Classroom Supplies
  • Author’s Day
  • Science Events
  • Community Building Events
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: Festivals, Evening events, Book Fairs, Spirit wear
  • And/or one-time buy out
How to help:
  • Please give $600 per K-8 child or any amount you can.   Donate to LGEF using the enclosed envelope or online at www.lgef.org.
  • Volunteer and support its programs and efforts.
  • Become a H&SC member by purchasing a Buzz Book and support its goals with a one-time donation and/or participate in its events throughout the year
  • Volunteer to support its programs and efforts.