The national PTA, in which we are a part, has a mission to make every child’s potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all children. Our PTA’s nationwide network provides parents with the forum and tools to collectively influence the decisions that affect children not only at Stephen Foster, but also through the Bellflower School District, the state of California, and across the nation.
Stephen Foster Elementary has a very active PTA! Here are examples of ways the students benefit.
THANK YOU to all who volunteer and contribute to the PTA!
- Stephen Foster Lightning Bolt folders
- Back to school decorating
- Teacher back-to-school lunch
- Room parent breakfast
- 100th-day celebration
- Field trip buses
- Red Ribbon Week (drug awareness)
- Reflections art program
- Campus enrichment and beautification
- Student enrichment programs
- Spirit wear
- Campus health and safety measures
- Book fairs
- Holiday store
- Picture Days
- Carnival
- Veteran’s Day ceremony
- Organize the Red Bucket Challenge for the city of Lakewood
- Family nights
- Trunk-or-Treat
- Incentive Parties
- Bolt Bucks Store
- Assemblies
- Field day
- Grandparent’s day
- Teacher appreciation week
- Mother / Son date night
- Father / Daughter date night
- Fun run
- Yearbook
- Four (4) college scholarships for Stephen Foster alumni
- 6th-grade silver offering
- Youth camp grant
- Kindergarten promotion ceremony
- 6th-grade promotion ceremony
All of this is not possible without your support! We encourage all families to become PTA members! Becoming a member does not require meetings or volunteering. The membership fees generate funds to help pay for the above programs, as does your participation in PTA fundraisers. Anyone can join…family members, school staff, friends, and even businesses! THANK YOU!