Dear Marvelous Willow Glen Supporter:

It is that time of year for me to share what we have been up to, and to encourage you to consider a gift to the Willow Glen Middle School and High School Foundation. Last year’s letter brought in a wonderful windfall that we have poured right back into the schools, and we are counting on you to eclipse that $10,000 figure.

Here is a sample of what we have been up to this year:

• We have funded the purchase of “Smart Pads” for the Math Departments at both schools. These handheld devices give students instant feedback on their work, and allow the teacher to give individualized help to each student.
• We continue to support the Leadership programs at WGMS and WGHS, through scholarships for students to attend Leadership camps.
• We will again be awarding scholarships to deserving Seniors heading to 4-year colleges. WGHS students earned over $1 million in scholarships last year, of which your donation was a part.

And here is how we funded those — and other — allocations:

In keeping with tradition, we broke our Wine Tasting fundraising record again, with a total of over $27,000. We enjoyed cheese and chocolate once again, and bid on some great Auction items, such as surfing lessons with Don Iglesias, SJUSD Superintendent.

All three of our Branches — Performing Arts (formerly Music) Boosters, Parents for A Great Education (PAGE), and Robotics Boosters — have done an excellent job of raising funds to support their activities. Our partnership has been mutually beneficial, with increased resources for everyone. Their fundraising total to date this year is near $30,000.

Please consider a gift that will benefit both Willow Glen students and the community. You can be sure that it will be used wisely and well. Your contribution is tax-deductible.

With our sincerest thanks to you for your support,

Kim Guptill, President

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More information is available on our Contribute (aka “Donate!”) page, including our mailing address.

You may also wish to make an online contribution via PayPal:

This letter from Foundation President Kim Guptill is also available for download, in case you’d like to share it with friends: (PDF: English — Spanish)

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