Patch Blog: Aldama Elementary Needs Your Vote

spent $30,000 on supplies for the 2011-2012 school year, but with the extreme budget cuts Aldama only has $5,000 to spend this school year. Aldama needs solutions and needs the help of the community.

One way you can help Aldama get up to $10,000 in much needed school supplies is through Give With Target®. Simply go to Facebook, choose Aldama Elementary and vote for the school weekly through September 8th. Aldama will receive a $25 Target GiftCard for every 25 votes received during the Promotion Period; we can earn up to a maximum of $10,000 in gift cards. Every vote is worth $1!

Are Aldama families voting? One of the biggest challenges Aldama faces in reaching the $10,000 mark is that voting is done through Facebook and many of the Aldama families don't have access to computers, much less have a Facebook account. 

It is really sad that Aldama can not fully take advantage of this great opportunity and that at the end of it all the kids will suffer.

Please help Aldama reach its goal of 10,000 votes by voting. Even if Aldama doesn't reach its goal of 10,000 votes, all votes are very much appreciated and the Aldama community thanks you in advance!

If you would like to donate school supplies to Aldama Elementary directly please contact Monica Alcaraz - PTA President at monica@aldamapta.org. Here is a list of general supplies Aldama is in need of:

-sets of 8 count Crayola classic color markers
-red, blue, green of 2 pocket with prongs, poly portfolio folders
-low odor, dry erase markers
-twistable colored pencils
-White boards (non-magnetic, 12”by 9”, one sided, blank)
-Glue sticks (never to many)
-3x3 post its (never to many)
-printable labels- Avery white easy peel 5160(staples brand works too)
-lined chart paper
-8.5x11 white copy paper
-Tissues
-Clorox wipes
-12 inch rulers

You can also donate money for school supplies c/o Aldama PTA 632 N. Avenue 50, Los Angeles, CA 90042

All donations are tax deductable.