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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Restaurant Fundraiser at CPK
The next Balboa Dine-Out will be at CPK in Northridge (9301 Tampa Ave.) and Encino (16101 Ventura Blvd.) on Thurs April 11th! Visit CPK for lunch, dinner or takeout and show the E-Backpack flyer for 20% back to Balboa!
BSC General Election and Meeting
Balboa Spirit Club elections will be on Friday, April 26th at 8:30am in the PTR and we want you! See E-Backpack flyer for Information on Board and open Committee positions. Please email Stacy Soendker at soendker@mac.com if you are interested in running for a Board position or being an Event/Committee Chair next year.
Yearbooks On Sale
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).
TAP Volunteers Needed
The TAP (Teachers and Parents) program is in need of more help! This is a great way to support all our Balboa teachers with their classrooms projects, etc. If you are free for an hour or two on any Tuesdays & Thursdays, please swing by the office and lend a hand!
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