Wow! Westridge rocked OGC last night! We did a great job supporting the school - thanks to everyone who attended! We're wrapping up, look for updates later this week. A big thanks to our volunteers and in particular to our PTSO President Kim Kelly for MCing a very successful fund raising event.

• Reproductions will be available soon, we know you want them!
• There are still signup parties with open slots - some are full! We'll post the open parties this week and allow you to sign up.

If your employer matches your charitable donations, please remember to submit the required documentation to your employer. By doing so, you can easily double your donations and give even more for our children. Please let us know if your donation qualifies for a corporate match so we can count the full contribution. Thank you for all you do for the school and for our children!

The annual Westridge Benefit Auction is not to be missed, but have you ever wondered why we go to all the trouble to put together a benefit auction every year? It's helpful to pause for a minute and consider what all the effort is for. Monies raised at our annual auction account for the largest contribution of funds (71% last year) to the Westridge PTSO. Every year your generously donated dollars pay for incredibly important educational and social activities for our children. Here are some of the amazing things the Westridge PTSO is able to fund every year:

• Computers
• Sports Equipment
• Art Literature
• Field Trips
• Science Fair
• Loud and Clear
• Reading Counts Program
• Author Visits
• Yearbooks
• Family Socials
• Bike Rodeo
• Staff Appreciation
• Parent Awareness
• Class Celebrations
• Teacher Supplies
• Special Projects
• Classroom Books
• Child Safety & Health Programs

Getting involved with the auction is fun and rewarding. Please consider any way you can contribute to this wonderful community event, you'll be glad you did.