Friends of La Jolla Elementary, Inc.

Friends of La Jolla Elementary, Inc. (Friends) is the school’s

fundraising group. It is a nonprofit organization, comprised mainly of LJES parents, committed to supporting the educational needs of the children of La Jolla Elementary School. The funds raised each year pay for educational enrichment programs such as

Additional teachers to support 3rd-5th grades
Art expert and supplies
Choral music expert and supplies
Technology expert and equipment
Full time library technician
Everyday Math books and supplies
Instructional supplies to support classrooms daily

Additionally, funds are raised for school campus improvements. Friends provides these programs based on input from parents, LJES Governance Team/School Site Council, our principal, our teachers and the Friends’ Board. We strive to support and provide educational programs which impact the highest number of students possible at La Jolla Elementary School.

We sincerely appreciate your support and patronage which are key to providing enriching educational programs for our children at LJES.

Thank you.
Friends of La Jolla Elementary, Inc.

2012-2013 Board of Directors
Alexa Scoma: President
Nettie Keck: Vice President / Annual Giving Campaign
Kelley Bale: Treasurer
Trish Ryan / Dale Smith: Asst. Treasurer(s)
Megan Cox: Secretary
Julia Kaplan: Executive Committee Member/OAM Co-Chair
Sherry Ahern: OAM Co-Chair/LJAWF Chair
Angie Goodwin: Gala Chair
Cathy Wallace: Teacher Representitive
Grace Zimmerman: E-Scrip
Sharon Jones: LJAWF Co-Chair
Adam Birnbaum: Website/Technology

Advisory Committee
Cindi Stratton: General Counsel / PTO Liason
Sigurd Kallhovde: Technology Advisor
Carrie Morris: Marketing
Christina Andrews: Gala Advisory
Melinda Gaffney: Site Counsil Liason
Roya Kohani: e-Scrip Advisory
Marcy Holthus: BLOOM