Foundation Updates
Sunday, December 12, 2023

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Foundation General Meeting – Monday, December 11, 6:00-7:30 PM, room 56 or virtually here; you can also dial in: +1 484-531-2251‬ PIN: ‪950 451 878‬#). Agenda here.

Olive Oil Pick-Up – December 12th: Thank you to everyone who ordered olive oil, balsamics, and honey through our Seka Hills fundraiser. Please pick up or have your student pick up your order on December 12, 3:30 – 5:30 PM, in the parking lot in front of the cafeteria. Our parent organizer, Ryan Fong, is in touch with all those who ordered, so you should be getting email communications from him. 

Staff Holiday Luncheon 12/20/23 Please use the Sign up to help volunteer or bring some goodies. The Foundation is providing cheese, chicken, pork, and beef tamales from La Esperanza as a main course of the Mexican themed meal. Sign up to volunteer or donate here: https://signup.com/go/zYgXEvG.  For more information, please contact Lisa Hobdy-Horvath at hospitality@wc-fe.org.

Smencils Fundraiser for Class of 2026: Class of 2026 is hosting an online Smencils fundraiser from now until December 18th. Scentco sells a variety of fun scented products including pencils, markers, and plushies. These items would make perfect gifts for the upcoming holiday season. Families will select West Campus Class of 2026 during check out for who they would like the proceeds to go to. 

Sell-A-Thon Fundraiser Link

Save the date & sponsor the 2024 Gala on March 2nd.

Is it on your calendar yet? The annual West Campus Foundation Gala will be held on March 2nd at the Mack Powell Event Center on Howe Ave! We’re currently seeking sponsors to support our biggest fundraiser of the year allowing us to serve our mission to support the West Campus students, teachers and community. Sponsorship provides valuable support to our community and is a fantastic opportunity for visibility and engagement. Please reach out to Karen Lewis (communications@wc-fe.org) and Rosette Nguyen (vp@wc-fe.org) for more information on sponsorships and be part of an unforgettable evening of philanthropy.

Teachers’ DonorChoose Requests

While teachers have multiple means to request for funding from the school or the Foundation, some have started DonorsChoose campaigns to fund specific classroom needs – from dissection materials to books to lab chairs. Check out the West Campus campaigns here and support our teachers.

Upcoming Dates

  • Nov 27 – Dec 15 – Canned food drive – drop off canned items in English class
  • Dec 7 – Dec 21 (not Dec 8), after school – Rally Decs for Percy Jackson Dec 22 winter rally
  • Dec 11, 6-7:30 PM (room 56 or virtual) – Foundation meeting
  • Dec 12, 3:30-5:30 PM (cafeteria parking lot) – Seka Hills olive oil product pick-up
  • Dec 13, 6-7 PM (Zoom) – UC Application Tips & Guidance for Freshman, Sophomores, & Juniors https://scusd.zoom.us/j/9357242723 
  • Dec 15, 5:30 -7:30 (cafeteria) – West Campus Winter Concert
  • Dec 18-22 – Spirit Week
  • Dec 22 – Percy Jackson Class Rally
  • Dec 20, 12:43-1:33 PM – Staff Holiday Luncheon (donations and volunteer sign-up coming soon)
  • Dec 25 – Jan 5 – No school (holiday break)
  • Jan 8, 6-7:30 PM (room 56 or virtual) – Foundation meeting
  • Jan 12, 8:30 AM (cafeteria) – Coffee with the Principal