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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New Issue of the Balboa Beat
Hot off the Presses! The newest edition of the BSC school newsletter, the Balboa Beat, can be found HERE. Subscribe to be notified of new editions automatically! Also Article Writers needed. Spend 1-2 hours in January to help the newsletter. Please contact Cynthia at CynthiaLemus28@yahoo.com.
Restaurant Fundraiser at Chipotle
The next Balboa Dine-Out will be at Chipotle Granada Hills on Tues Dec 11 all between 4pm-8pm! Chipotle location is 16959 Devonshire St in Granada Hills. Show the flyer from E-Backpack or mention Balboa Magnet fundraiser for 33% of your bill back to Balboa Magnet.
Family Gingerbread House Contest
Join the first ever Family Gingerbread House Contest at Balboa! Entries are due Tues Dec 11 by 8:30am. Top 2 entries will win a prize, and top 6 entries will be centerpieces at the Teacher/Staff Holiday Luncheon.
Annual Toys for Tots Drive
Bring the holidays to families through Balboa's annual toy drive! Bring a new, unwrapped gift to school on Dec 11-13. There will be a collection box at the school entrance, and in front of the auditorium on Dec 12 if you are attending the holiday concert.
Teacher/Staff Holiday Luncheon
This year’s Teacher and Staff Holiday Luncheon will be a catered event on Thurs Dec 13th. We are not requesting any potluck items for the event, but there will be a prize raffle! Seeking donations of gift cards or gift baskets for a fun and festive raffle for the teachers and staff. For more info or to donate, please contact Gabby Gerena at gabbymiramontes@yahoo.com.
Menchie's Fundraiser During Winter Break
Visit Menchie's Granada Hills or Mission Hills now thru January 7th for 20% off your bill and 20% back to Balboa Magnet! Valid locations are: 17840 Chatsworth St. and 10386 Sepulveda Blvd. Just mention Balboa at the register.​
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.
Annual Holiday Concert for 1st, 2nd and 3rd Graders
Please mark your calendar for the annual holiday concert on Wed Dec 12 featuring 1st, 2nd and 3rd grade classes! Concerts will be in the auditorium at 8:45am, 10:45am and 1:45pm. 1st grade families are asked to attend at 8:45am; 2nd grade families are asked to attend at 10:45am; 3rd grade families are asked to attend at 1:45pm. However the performances are all the same.
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