Thanks to generous grants from Proposition BB, the DWP, Kirk and Anne Douglas, and many Mar Vista friends and families, Mar Vistas landscape is changing day by day.

Our new beautiful greener campus needs someone who will coordinate the expanded maintenance program. As chairperson or co-chair of this committee, you will coordinate the districts schedule of upkeep with the MVSEG contracted gardener.

You will work hand in hand with the Playground Committee, and keep your eye on areas that need re-furbishing or re-planting.

You will also help coordinate with Tree People, who have been an enormous partner in helping us implement our DWP/Cool Schools Grant.

A major MVSEG fundraiser, this year's
Phon-A-Thon will be held in September 17 – 18 2008

This crucial event raises nearly 40% of the MVSEG budget. Last year we raised nearly $71,000. This year, our goal is $75,000!

We'll make phone calls from the offices of a local real estate agent. We need volunteers to help make those calls.

We especially need people who speak Spanish or Chinese.

Donations may be made in installments, via credit card, or by check.

Playstructures, grass, trees, the new Outdoor Classroom all these things make Mar Vista Elementary School a place where children can be stimulated to develop both their bodies and minds though active, creative play.

There is still room for improvement as we work to implement our phased master plan. Please pitch in with your ideas, your contacts for funding, and your manual labor!

MVSEG provides funding for the FOSS Science Curriculum and for our Science Aide, Mrs. Green. The children study a variety of topics in an exciting, hands-on format, including:

Scrip is a gift certificate or gift card for participating local and national merchants who donate a percentage of your purchase back to the school. Use it just like cash at participating stores.
Check this link for more information about scrip.

Mark your calendars!!! We have a wonderful evening planned for Saturday, March 21st, 2009.

We are planning an exciting night out -- wonderful company, delicious food, hosted bar -- while bidding on an outstanding array of products and services.

The Auction is MVSEG's second biggest fundraiser of the year and by far the most fun! There will be food, drink, and entertainment at the Marriot Marina Del Rey, plus all your old and new favorite items to bid on.

Bidding will available on site the night of the event and in advance at school.

Would you like to co – chair this event? Are you good at soliciting donations or promoting interesting goods and services? Have experience planning events? Want to help out?

Contact: Joey Brandt

A major MVSEG fundraiser,
the Spellathon will be held April 24th, 2009

This fun event allows kids to display their spelling prowess while raising money for the school. The committee counts on volunteers to help with the preparation and correction of papers.

This event includes all grades K-5.

Each week, artists representing various media bring their skills and knowledge into our classrooms to make art come alive. The Visual Arts Program supports students in grades K - 5. The committee coordinates with the teachers and the school to help the program run smoothly.

We are excited to be building this site into just what our community clamors for. You will find useful links to PTA and MVSEG Committee information, school schedules, and much more. What would you like to see on our site? Are you a writer or photographer? See something that needs updating?

Work Study is a federally subsidized program that provides work experience and funding for college students. The program pays half or more of each aide's salary, allowing enrichment group dollars to provide classroom aide support far in excess of district-funded levels.

Mar Vista currently works with UCLA, Otis Institute, and Loyola-Marymount University Work Study interns. The committee provides an interface between these schools and MVSEG.

The Enrichment Group has developed a partnership with a select group of area Realtors. Called Mar Vista School Power Brokers, these real estate professionals have agreed to donate $1,200 of every commission they receive from the purchase/sale of any home within the official boundaries of Mar Vista School. When you contact one of these brokers to buy or sell a home, tell them MVSEG sent you! In addition, if you refer these Power Brokers to your friends, be sure the brokers know the business was generated by MVSEG.

For more information and to see our full Power Broker listings
please click the Power Broker tab in the Fundraising section.

Brokers: if you would like to join our Power Broker program, please contact Skip Irwin.