Annual Giving Campaign
Your annual support helps fund teachers, programs, and resources that enrich every student’s education.
It Takes A Village - Join OURS!
EVERY year, thanks to YOUR help, Friends raises money through our Annual Giving Campaign to fund an INCREDIBLE number of resources for our children. This year, Friends is funding more teachers than ever before, and our class sizes are the SMALLEST they have ever been.
This is all thanks to YOU. Let’s keep it going!
Supporting Learning, Growth, and Opportunity
- Three full time class teachers to reduce classes sizes and avoid combination classes, across every grade.
- One full time art teacher and a new rollout of Enrichment Wheel including MakerSpace.
- Support teachers for small group reading and maths
- Fourth and fifth grade field trips
- Classroom supply budgets of $1,400 per teacher
- Educational resources and supplies
- Other programs including Playground Partners, Teacher Appreciation, technology support, enrichment materials and Tidings Newsletters.
We Are Committed To An Enriched Education
Through our Annual Giving Campaign (AGC), our goal is to be in a position to answer “yes” when our school, teachers, and administrators call on Friends for funding to improve the safety, education, and community experience of our school.
We are asking each family to consider a contribution of $850 per child toward the Annual Giving Campaign, but truly – EVERY donation counts. We value ALL of our community members, and more than anything else, we are aiming for 100% participation to show our full support to our LJES community
Each and every dollar counts, and we are truly grateful for any donation you can make.
YOUR DONATIONS MAKE A DIFFERENCE
$5000
Funds an entire grade of classroom supplies
$2500
Funds a grade-wide field trip or special event
$1800
Donors at or above $1800 will be invited to our annual giving cocktail party
$850
Funds one week of a supplemental teacher
$500
Funds a day of teacher time at La Jolla Elementary
ANY DONATION
Every donation you make is appreciated and supports our students
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Is my donation deductible?
Yes! Friends of La Jolla Elementary, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, separate from La Jolla Elementary School and the San Diego Unified School District. Our Tax ID Number is 33-0080727.
Can I pay by check?
YES! Drop checks with Suzie Payne in the main office or mail them to school Attn: Annual Giving Campaign, Friends of LJES, 7337 Girard Avenue, La Jolla, CA 92037
Do you accept corporate matching / stock donations?
Yes to both! Thanks to stock donations, corporate matching gifts, and donations from community members and family, our school has raised thousands of dollars in additional funds for our children. If your company provides matching, please email Brittany Spence or Katelyn Gotfredson for more information.
Do you have Grandparents who want to donate?
How can I give?
You can donate through our website if you would like to pay with a credit card at our Annual Giving Donation Page. Help us achieve this years donation goal.
Can I pay by installments?
Yes! You can donate all at once or pay in installments throughout the school year. To pay by installments, click on the option for “monthly” donation on our Annual Giving Donation Page.
Do you accept donations from non LJES parents?
Yes we do! Thanks to donations from community members and family, our school has raised thousands of dollars in additional funds for our children. Please reach out to Katelyn Gotfredson or Brittany Spence with any questions! Giving@LJES.org
Additional questions, comments, desire to get Involved?
Reach out to us! We’d love to hear from you!
