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.
Current Status
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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!

Balboa Spirit Club Calendar
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CANCELLED: BSC General Meeting on Fri Jan 18th
The Balboa Spirit Club's meeting for Fri Jan 18th has been CANCELLED due to the UTLA strike.
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).
Postponed: Math and Family Game Night
Math and Family Game Night has been postponed due to the UTLA strike. It will no longer take place on Friday Jan 25th, and a new date will be posted once it has been rescheduled.
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