Dear Families of the Glendora Unified School District:
Thanks to you, we are doing great things! Last year, with your support, we were able to raise $365,000 to help our schools through the Support Our Students (SOS) Campaign. With these funds, we made direct and significant contributions at every school in the district:
• Continued instrumental and voice instruction in the 4th grade.
• Restored ½ teaching position to maintain class size at elementary level.
• Restored 1 teacher position shared at the middle schools for electives and college preparatory classes.
• Restored 1 Math and 1 English teacher at Glendora High School to maintain class size.
• Restored the on-site school resource officer who services all schools.
Your commitment and generosity made it possible to provide a better education for our students.
It’s no secret the State’s economic challenges are still affecting Glendora’s schools and our students. The GUSD budget has been drastically cut, and next year’s budget will again be reduced an additional $4.5 million. However, we, as a community, can do something about it. Through your donations to the SOS campaign, we are empowered to make a positive impact on our children’s education and maintain the educational excellence for which Glendora is known.
Our goal this year is to surpass our 2009 fundraising level. Please give to the SOS campaign, which kicks off in February. We invite you to explore our website, www.fgus.net, for information on what we’re doing, what’s happening in education at the state level, a message from our district, and how you can become involved to make a difference.
Your support of education here in Glendora is very important. With your tax-deductible donation, you show our students their education is a priority in this community. Please make your donation today and display your SOS yard sign in May to show your support of Glendora’s students.
You can make your tax-deductible donation by:
• Completing the enclosed envelope and sending it via mail or to your child’s school.
• Using PayPal on fgus.net.
• Becoming a member of Circle of Giving, a convenient monthly deduction plan available on fgus.net.
Together, we will continue to do great things!
Sincerely,
Mike Beckman
President, Foundation for Glendora Unified Schools
