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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Teacher Events Auction Now Live
Every year, Balboa teachers and staff host a variety of fun events exclusively for the students, during lunch and after school. Seats at each event are sold through an online auction, and proceeds go towards Balboa's enrichment programs. TO BID, go to http://www.balboaparents.org/silent-auction.html and select “Silent Auction: Teacher Events.” Each listing shows the specific date/time/location of the event. Online bidding for Teacher Events is now open and will close on Sat March 23rd at 2pm.
Silent Auction is NOW LIVE
The online Silent Auction is NOW LIVE! Bid on this year's HOTTEST items including Universal Studios tickets, Knott's Berry Farm, Six Flags, Magic Castle passes, 5th Grade Culmination front row seats and parking, Tempest Academy, LA Chargers gear, Nintendo Switch and more! Proceeds go towards Balboa's enrichment programs. TO BID, go to http://www.balboaparents.org/silent-auction.html and select “Silent Auction: Items & Goodies.” Online bidding will close on Sat March 23rd at 2pm.
Art Show Docents Needed
All classrooms at Balboa will tour the art entries on display in the auditorium from Wed Mar 20 - Thurs Mar 22. Parents can sign up sign up to be a docent HERE.
Festival of the Arts
Festival of the Arts will be on Saturday March 23rd from 11am-2pm. FOA is a great family event at Balboa! Visit art on display in the auditorium, enjoy live performances from Balboa's orchestra and chorus, participate in crafts and activities for all ages, enjoy concessions for sale, and browse items from the Silent Auction! Volunteers are needed! Please contact Arti Mehra at arti77@yahoo.com to help with event coordination, or sign up to volunteer the day-of the event HERE.
Porcupine Leprechaun Figures 
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day! Porcupine Leprechaum figures are on sale by Student Council for $1 each in Room 33 from March 11-15! 
Fitness Day Volunteers Needed
Fitness Day has been rescheduled for Tuesday, March 19th and parent volunteers are needed for the event! Please sign up at: https://signup.com/client/invitation2/secure/2720123/false#/invitation Come out to help students stay hydrated and move through fitness stations, and enjoy a beautiful day out on the yard!
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 March to help the newsletter. Please contact Cynthia at CynthiaLemus28@yahoo.com.
BSC General Meeting on Fri March 22nd
Join the next Balboa Spirit Club's General Meeting on Friday March 22nd at 8:30am in the PTR (next to the office) for the latest on news and events at school.
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
To subscribe to The Beat or see its latest issue please click here.
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