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Emerson Enrichment Fund

 
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Be A Friend of Emerson. Invest in Your Children – Invest in Oakland.

The Emerson Oakland PTA (Parent Teacher Association) raises money for the Emerson Enrichment fund, which pays for school needs big and small not covered by the school budget - from essential things like books and classroom supplies to the extras that enrich students' lives, like field trips and music programs. We can't do it without you - your tax-deductible donation ensures that our kids keep on getting the things they need to thrive. Your donation helps sustain our success.

Sharing is Caring

Please consider asking friends, family, or businesses to help us support this cause. These donations go directly to support Oakland students and families. 

Matching Donations 

Check with your employer to see if they will provide a tax-deductible corporate match!

If you need a receipt or assistance with forms for corporate matching contact : treasurer@emersonoaklandpta.org

Incoming Students

If you were paying for child care or preschool before your child or children started at Emerson, consider donating the cost of one month of care, if your are able.

 

The Emerson PTA is a non-profit organization and donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Our tax-ID number is:
#90-1248617.

Two Easy Ways to Donate:

  1. ONLINE
    Make a one-time or monthly donation online through our web link with a debit, credit card, PayPal, or Venmo account:

    Donate Online
     
  2. Write a Check:
    You can also always write us a check.

    Checks can be mailed to:
    Emerson Oakland PTA Treasurer c/o Emerson Elementary
    4803 Lawton Avenue
    Oakland, CA 94609.

    Make checks out to:
    Emerson Oakland PTA

♥️  Some of what the PTA budget is funding this year
  • $44,000 for a full time reading tutor. Small-group instruction that gives students more personalized attention. 
  • $25,000 to help fund the H.E.R.O. recess coach. Recess supervision was cut from Emerson’s district funding this year, so this is critical. The coach also runs an extra weekly P.E. session for each classroom, meaning an extra prep period for teachers!
  • $24,000 in teacher mini grants - for necessary supplies, tools, books, and field trips in every class.
  • $10,000 for the MOSAIC Project, a powerful weeklong trip for 4th graders, centered on community-building and conflict resolution.
  • $7,000 for our Community School Manager Ms Margy - to support cultural celebrations, events, and providing snacks and food for hungry students 
  • $3,000 for our library - this is the bulk of librarian John Pabst’s book budget each year.
  • $2,000 sends six fourth graders to the Mosaic Project, a powerful week-long trip centered on community-building!
  • $1,400 pays for a field-trip bus.
  • $300 covers dinner at a PTA meeting.

Thank You!

Thank you in advance for your tremendous support.  Our community has excelled because of people who take action to ensure our children have a great experience in Oakland public schools!