THIS WEEK AT THE COVE

Want to get involved? SPARK is excited to announce a reorganization of the Foundation, in keeping with our updated bylaws. Going forward, SPARK will be managed by a Board of Directors in charge of strategy and governance of the organization. This Board will meet quarterly. In parallel, SPARK will have a volunteer army in charge of making all the magic happen - Campus engagement, Annual Giving, SPARK events (Fun Run, Giving Day, Online Auction, Gala, etc.) and SPARK Biz partnerships. 

Volunteering for SPARK is incredibly rewarding! We are currently recruiting for Board positions as well as a host of positions large and small! Click here to learn more about our new structure and open positions. 

Annual Giving Pledge Payments Due: If your family made a pledge to the 2023-2024 Annual Giving campaign and haven’t yet completed your payment, please make your donation by May 31. Your pledge plays a vital role in our ability to reach our $1.5M goal. If you have any questions, please respond to the Annual Giving outreach volunteer who contacted you last week or email annualgiving@sparkschools.org. 

Fund-a-Need - Final Call: Our Fund-a-Need initiative for Teacher Mini Grants has raised an impressive $82,300! Can you help us get to $100,000k. Learn more about this  year’s Fund a Need supporting Teacher Mini Grants here to view a video highlighting the Teacher Mini Grants and to make your donation today.

Board Updates: On May 15, 2024 the Board met and celebrated 2024 Golden Bell Awards and retirees. The room was packed and we appreciated all who joined the celebration. Congratulations Golden Bell awardees and retirees! Trustees engaged in a discussion regarding the Local Control Accountability (LCAP) draft, as well as the 2024-25 draft LCAP annual update. The Board approved district-wide common assessments (iReady) in mathematics and literacy, as well as a National Gun Violence Awareness Day Resolution. All agendas can be found here.

Preview of We are One: Social Justice Lesson #4: Stereotypes will be available on May 22 in all school offices for parents to review either before or after the district-wide lesson on May 28. Standard 11 will be explored: Students will recognize stereotypes and relate to people as individuals rather than representatives of groups. (Learning For Justice Social Justice Standards 2022). On May 15, teachers were trained to facilitate this lesson. We look forward to another very positive classroom experience aligned with our commitment to inclusive spaces for all students, staff, and parents. Please be on the lookout for a follow-up email with questions and talking points you can use at home. This program has been generously funded by Schools Rule Marin - Thank you!