George Peabody Elementary is Counting on You!
For all its wonders, California consistently ranks near the bottom of per-pupil funding in the country, forcing its public schools to seek out extra resources to ensure a high quality education for their students. George Peabody Elementary School is no different. We depend heavily on our families, friends and community partners. With the exception of our time in distance learning, our community has logged nearly 5,000 parent volunteer hours and raised over $400,000 per year, bridging the gap between state and local funding and the resources needed to give our students the excellent education they deserve.
Thanks to the generous investment and involvement of our community, our PTA is proud to fully or partially fund the following staff members and resources for the 2023-24 school year:
ADDITIONAL TEACHERS & STAFF
School Counselor (Ms. Keane) provides social emotional and academic support to our children and families. Always important, but even more as our students continue to adjust to in-person learning. The PTA funds one of her five days at school.
Math and science teacher (Ms. Curtis) teaches 5th grade math to help keep the class sizes low, and teaches science for K-3rd grade.
Peabody Works Program (Coach Dan) provides support through class game time, Friday running club, and the Jr. Coach program.
Language and Literacy Teacher (Ms. Brownstein-Lum) provides both individual and group instruction to students needing extra support.
Outdoor Education delivers hands-on science education and teaches our students to be stewards of the environment.
TEACHING SUPPORT
Stipends for every teacher to purchase materials and teaching supplies so families do not need to provide in-school materials for their child.
Professional development and training for teachers to plan, collaborate and expand their expertise.
Supplemental programs to support our children’s social, academic and artistic development, including Kimochis, Student Council, and Visual and Performing Arts
COMMUNITY CONNECTION
All-school community-building events – It is great to be able to safely resume ALL of our traditional and loved events in 2023-24 to enable our students and families to reconnect and build an even stronger community.