THE HEARST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PTA
The primary purpose of PTA is to promote the welfare of children in the home, school, and community.  Our PTA sets its own goals and objectives.  We encourage all parents to join the PTA and join the effort to support our school. Our PTA publishes annually a directory of Hearst’s family’s phone numbers for your convenience. You’ll receive information soon.  There is a PTA box in the office that is checked frequently.

Volunteers are needed for the various committees.  If you can help, please call             President Lori Taranto at:
Tarantofamily@cox.net

SCHOOL SITE COUNCIL
The SSC deals with issues pertaining to the implementation of the District plan for student achievement and other academic issues.  Meetings are open to interested parents, who are encouraged to attend, as it will enhance your family’s experience at Hearst.

Contact: Gary Blume, Parent Representative and Co-Chair
Click to View SSC Bylaws

SITE  GOVERNANCE TEAM
The SGT deals with site-related issues, including those pertaining to capital improvements, fundraising, safety and security, parent involvement and communication, etc.  Meetings are open to interested parents, who are encouraged to attend, as it will enhance your
family’s experience at Hearst.

Contact: Bruce Doole, Parent Representative and Co-Chair
 Click to View SGT Bylaws

SSC and SGT Meeting Schedule
SGT - 4:00 - 4:30 - in the Library
SSC - 4:30 - 5:00 - in the Library
Sept. 15, Oct. 23, Nov. 13, Jan. 15, Feb. 19, March 19, May 21

HEARST FOUNDATION
The Phoebe Hearst Elementary School Foundation is an IRS 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation that was created to generate funding to support improvements to the school. The board is comprised of a small, dedicated group of parents. It has accomplished the development of the two multi-use sports fields, the procurement of multiple technological improvements such as computers for the classrooms and a computer lab, a mobile sound system, document cameras and multi-media projectors for all classrooms, a K-5 Choral music program and the purchase of portable lunch tables, just to name a few.

The Foundation's signature fundraising event is the annual dinner auction,
with other events scheduled periodically. In light of the school
district's massive budget cuts, the Foundation anticipates great need in the coming years.
Please help to keep our school great by participating in Foundation activities.

Contact: Michelle Gilmore, President at:
migilmore@cox.net

ELAC
Site English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC) Each school with 21 or more English Learners (ELs) in attendance must form a functioning ELAC. The primary purpose of the ELAC is to advise the principal and staff regarding issues relating to programs and services for ELs.  Required tasks include: 1) advising the school principal and staff on the adequacy of the school’s program for ELs and the effectiveness of the school’s efforts to make parents aware of the importance of regular school attendance, 2) advising the School Site Council (SSC) on the SSC’s development of the Single Site Plan for Student Achievement, 3) Reviewing the school’s annual language
census, and 4) conducting a site EL needs assessment.