The official parent organization at Balboa Gifted Magnet Elementary School

Be a Part of the COMPASS FUND
Three ways to give: (1) Text COMPASS to 91999, click the link in the auto-reply to select gift amount, (2) click HERE to donate online, or (3) give check payable to "Balboa Spirit Club" at school office with student's name and Room Number in memo line.
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Annual Target: $150,000

The COMPASS Fund provides many of Balboa's programs 
such as science lab, computer lab, vocal music and PE, 
which is only possible with your direct support!

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Balboa Dine-Out Fundraiser at Sharky's
Save the date for the next Balboa Dine-Out FUNdraiser at Sharky's on Wednesday Jan 16th at the Northridge and Sherman Oaks locations.
BSC General Meeting on Fri Jan 18th
Join the next Balboa Spirit Club's General Meeting on Friday Jan 18th at 8:30am in the PTR (next to the office) for the latest on news and events at school.
Yearbook Pre-Sale Has Started
Now until February 8, order your Balboa yearbook at the discounted pre-sale rate! Pre-sale prices are $24 for a standard yearbook and $30 for a personalized yearbook. Yearbooks can be purchased at ybpay.lifetouch.com with yearbook code 3664719 or by getting an order form from the office and paying by check (check should be made out to “Balboa Spirit Club” with Yearbook and student’s name and room # in the memo line).
Green Team Recycling Program
Support Balboa's recycling efforts on Fri January 11th! Drop off plastic bottles and cans only (separate bags) in the drop-off line in the morning or at the school office. All recycling proceeds support the Balboa garden, which is enjoyed by students and classes daily.
Math and Family Game Night
Mark your calendar for Math and Family Game Night, coming up on Friday Jan 25th from 5:30pm-8:00pm in the auditorium! Join teachers, staff and other volunteers for a fun night of games with your Balboa family. Admission is $10 for the first child and $5 for additional children, for unlimited games. Volunteers are needed too! Please sign up at: http://signup.com/go/fVfdciN.
Student Council Shoe Drive
Balboa Student Council is sponsoring a fundraiser collecting shoes. Collection has started and will continue through January. Shoes can be all sizes - men's, women's and children's. They need to be new or in fairly good condition (no holes or tears) and no flip flops will be accepted. The shoes will be send to people in need all over the world, and for every 100 bags of 25 each collected, we will receive $1000. Shoes can be dropped off outside Room 19.
Collect Box Tops for Balboa!
Box tops mean bucks for Balboa! You can clip box tops from grocery items, and send them to class with your student in a ziploc bag. Each box top is worth 10 cents back to Balboa.
Opportunities to Get Involved This Year:​
  • Math Night Chair
  • Corporate Sponsorships
  • Student Council Liaison
  • SDR (Carpool) Representative
  • Box Top Coordinator
  • DJ for various events
​If interested, email balboaspiritclub@gmail.com
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Corporate Banner Sponsorship Program
Advertise your business with a banner and the Balboa Parents (BSC) website. Please see flyer. Contact: Sonia Reiter at sonia.reiter@yahoo.com