School Fundraising Deadline Extended

The and Pleasanton Partnerships in Education have extended the deadline for donations to the CORE (Community OutReach for Education) campaign from June 15 to July 15.  

The effort so far has raised about $317,000 and the goal is to raise around $600,000.

According to Myla Grasso, PUSD spokesperson, so far the elementary level has raised a total of $190,061.  This will fund two hours of tech specialist support and  one additional hour of library specialist time at each elementary school.  

This is $12,439 away from adding another hour of library time, and $164,314 away from reaching the goal of four hours of tech and three additional hours of library for each school.

The middle school level has raised $59,216. This will fund two hours of additional library specialist time and 1 hour of tech specialist time per middle school.  This is $16,722 away from adding another hour of tech specialist time and a half hour of library time.  Middle schools are $50,473 away from reaching the goal of four hours of tech and two and a half hours of additional library time

The high school level has raised $68,243. This will fund $22,500 of technology support for each comprehensive high school and is $32.757 away from adding $17,000 at each high school for student support. High schools are $44,757 away from reaching the goal of adding tech support, student support, and one extra hour of library time.

Last year, donations enabled each elementary and middle school site to have four hours of tech specialist time, with additional hours supported by parent groups.  

Last year, CORE also successfully achieved the goal for library time at elementary and middle schools.

School officials are suggesting that parents donate $150 per student. But anyone in the community can donate. Coupon books are still available.

People can donate by going to www.ppie.org or mailing donations to PPIE, 333
Division Street, Pleasanton, CA  94566. 

For more information, email mail@ppie.org or call 925-846-5620.