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Kids Come First! JM's Annual Fund Campaign

What is the KCF Annual Fund?

Each year, the JM PTA raises about $300,000 and spends over $850 per student to enrich their lives and ensure they have the well-rounded education they deserve. The Kids Come First Annual Fund Campaign is what kicks off these efforts for the academic year.

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Dear Joaquin Miller Community,

We come from all over Oakland because we want the very best educational experience for our kids! Together, we are building a special school. 

As we near the end of 2024, we are asking you to support Joaquin Miller through our annual Kids Come First Campaign. This campaign runs all year and is often how JM families make a direct donation. Our goal this year is to raise $60,000, and we are 25% there! You can donate to our campaign at tinyurl.com/24JMkidscomefirst.

With support from generous parents and community members like you, the PTA spends approximately $850 per student each year to provide the following:

  • Art instruction: All of the great artwork you see in the halls? The PTA pays for Mr. Dan to come to your child’s classroom throughout the year.
  • Library: Our kids love library time.  The PTA helps pay for part of Ms. Strauss’ time to help promote the love of reading and your child find just the right books! It also brings local authors on campus throughout the year.
  • Science Instruction: Science is amazing with Mr. Jason this year! The PTA helps pay for him to create all of those wonderful lessons.
  • Academic tutors: Pays for three tutors who make sure children are getting weekly support for reading.
  • Physical Education: Our little ones need to run and we pay for staff to help them learn games and have the supplies they need for the playground. This built-in break also gives our teachers some extra time to plan and collaborate.
  • Field trips for each classroom. The PTA pays for field trips to local gems like the DeYoung Museum, Museum of the African Diaspora and the Symphony.
  • Essential classroom supplies: Each teacher gets a classroom stipend for important learning supplies.
  • Affinity Group Support: Each affinity group can tap into PTA funds to support their activities throughout the year.
  • Community Events: We love Trunk or Treat and Pancake Breakfasts, and this fund helps make sure we can make these events come together.

Every dollar you give ripples through our classrooms and into our community. These children will grow into the leaders who shape our future. When you invest in them, you invest in all of us. You may donate to our campaign at tinyurl.com/24JMkidscomefirst or make checks payable to “JMPTA” and drop off at JM’s front office. There is also an option to join our growing group of supporters who are making a monthly donation!

If you have any questions, let us know. We can be reached at jmefundraising@gmail.com anytime!

Thank you, once again, for all that you do to support our kids! 

Best,

Jill Kunishima
Joaquin Miller PTA 

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