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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BSC General Meeting and Elections on May 24th
The last BSC General Meeting will be on May 24th, and the General Election has also been postponed to that meeting due to lack of participation. Key positions are still needed for next year including President, CFO and Secretary. If you are interested in more information, please contact Stacy Soendker at soendker@mac.com, or stop by the BSC table at open house on May 16th. 
Welcome Committee Volunteers Needed for Fall 2019 
Help to welcome new families to Balboa next fall! Please sign up now to join the Welcome Committee. In late July, you will be assigned a few families to reach out to with new school info and to answer questions. Sign up at: https://forms.gle/DUwjjVefN5yopTXSA or email Georgia Lee at georgia.a.lee@gmail.com.  
Volunteers needed on June 3rd for Earthquake Kit Return
Earthquake Kits will be returned to classrooms on June 3rd. Volunteers will be needed Monday June 3rd to help return the earthquake kits back to their designated classrooms. Please sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508084cafac23a5fd0-earthquake2
Graduation Volunteers Needed
Fifth Grade Culmination will be held on Thursday, June 6th at 8:30am on the Balboa yard. Volunteers are needed to set up, decorate, pass out programs, host the reception, and clean-up. If you can volunteer an hour or two, it would be greatly appreciated! Here’s the link: https://signup.com/go/GncJYYy
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