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FOPBE: Friends of Pacific Beach Elementary

Our non-profit Parent-Teacher Organization "Friends of Pacific Beach Elementary" (FOPBE) provides fundraising and support activities for the students of Pacific Beach Elementary.  This highly active organization is comprised of parent members, teacher and staff representatives and the principal.  Every parent or guardian is a welcome and important member of FOPBE.  Working together, FOPBE helps create an environment that keeps our children flourishing!

Mission Statement
To enhance and enrich the learning environment for all students at Pacific Beach Elementary School.
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Recent Benefits for PBE sponsored by FOPBE:
BeachFest

  President: Dawna Deatrick
cdeatrick@san.rr.com
   
 

 
ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS
FOPBE raises money and provides resource and staff support to extend the educational experience of our children through enrichment programs. These extracurricular activities extend the educational foundation for students and introduce new experiences outside the standard instructional curriculum.  FOPBE enhances the learning environment through a variety of community programs:
> Red Ribbon Week > Safety Patrol
> Service Awards > Variety Show
> School Assemblies > Family Art Night
> Penguin Pride Night
       
   
 
   

FOPBE ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES:
Here are some additional activities supported with your help:
> Hire additional Instructional Resource Teachers

> Provide classroom hands-on enrichment
> Provide funds for teachers
and instructional supplies
> Volunteer work parties
> A variety of educational assemblies and field trips
> The Art Attack program
> Garden Science program
> Missoula Children's Theater

> Music supplies for vocal and instrumental music programs
> After-school enrichment programs

 
   
FUNDRAISING

Besides providing direct staff support for the extensive range of programs and activities that FOPBE supports, a great deal of effort is put forth in seeking out funding for the activities.  Here are some of the many ways that FOPBE raises funds:

> Contributions Drive
> Scholastic Book Fair
> Gift Wrap Sales
> See's Candy Drive
> Taste of North PB
> Art Cards
> Tile Painting
> Family Art Night
> Auction and Casino Nights
> Cinco de Mayo
> Jog-a-thon
> Pizza Wednesday
> E-Scrip - ongoing www.escrip.com
----(PBE Group ID #: 140972320)
> Cartridges for Kids
> Boxtops for Education
 
     
           
 

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Make a difference in your child's education!  Participating in enriching your child's experience at PBE will not only have an impact on them, but will also enrich your own life.  You will see how much your effort, regardless of the level at which you are able to contribute, can improve their lives and the lives of others.

We love and appreciate our volunteers!  Please contact Gloria in the office at (858) 488-8316 to learn more about volunteer opportunities at Pacific Beach Elementary.

 
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