Join the Stonebrae Dog Pound!

The Stonebrae Watch D.O.G.S. (Dads of Great Students) is a PTA program focusing on the positive influence of fathers and father-figures.  The goal is to have men spend at least one day a year at the school to get a glimpse of students' everyday world, gain a greater awareness of the positive impact they can have on students' lives (academics, self esteem, social behavior) and, in return, receive smiles and high-fives in the hallways.  If you are unavailable during school hours, you can help out with our many evening and weekend school-related events and activities.

To join the Stonebrae Watch D.O.G.S, please contact the Room Parent Coordinator at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .  You will be added to the Stonebrae Dog Pound Membership List. You will be notified when assistance from the Watch D.O.G.S. Team is needed for school related events and activities.  If you can sign up GREAT!  If not, then wait for another opportunity that better fits your schedule.

Join the Stonebrae Dog Pound today and help build our children's future for tomorrow!

Join the Room Parent Team and help us make a difference!

Are you interested in being a Room Parent for your child's class?

• Serve as Liaison between your Teacher and other parents.
• Time commitment can be as little as 2-3 hours per month!
• Assist from the comfort of your own home!
• Show your child that school is important to you too!

Due to ongoing State budget cuts, our teachers continue to face tremendous challenges.  Parents can be a great resource to help teachers meet their objectives.  Ideally, each class has a Room Parent to assist the teacher by providing general coordination between the teacher and the parents within the class.  Room Parents also serve as Liaison between parents, teachers and the PTA.  Duties might include information sharing, activity planning, correspondence and however else the teacher needs your help or coordination.

You do not necessarily need to provide assistance during class time, but you can play a vital role in communicating your teacher's needs to other parents via e-mail or phone.

Whether you are a stay-at-home parent or work full-time, serving as Room Parent is an easy way to give back to your child's school.  Time commitment can be as little as 2-3 hours per month or as much as you can offer.

If you are interested in serving as Room Parent for your child's class, please contact the Stonebrae Room Parent Coordinator at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

PROP 38 IS GREAT!
Weekly Resources and Updates on the
PTA-Supported Education Initiative

Congratulations - we did it!

Our initiative is now Prop 38 on the November 6 ballot! Proposition 38, the Our Children, Our Future education initiative, will transform our public schools – but we can only do this with the support of you and other PTA members across the state.

As we move into the next phase of the campaign to restore funding to every public school in California, California State PTA will be sending weekly Prop 38 updates with the latest campaign news and information.

Endorsement Update
Last week the Yes on 38 education initiative received the endorsement of
the California Head Start Association (CHSA) and the Child Care Alliance of Los Angeles. Click here to learn more.

PTA Leaders Speak Up for Prop 38
Take a moment to watch this video featuring some PTA members explaining why we need Prop 38. Share the video on your Facebook page and encourage more people to join the campaign.

Get the Facts
Prop 38 guarantees new funding on a per-pupil basis for every school site in the state. For example, in 2013-14, Alameda High School in Alameda County (Peralta District PTA) would receive $1.8 million; increasing to $3.2 million in 2017-2018 and $4.3 million in 2023-2024.

Get the facts about how much funding your school would receive with Prop 38 by going to the Benefits Calculator. Be sure to share the information with your friends and fellow PTA members.

Spokesperson Training
Want to develop the skills to spread the word far and wide about this important effort to restore school funding? You could be a Prop 38 spokesperson!

California State PTA is hosting FREE campaign spokesperson training sessions throughout the state to help you educate, train, inspire and motivate our communities to support and vote for Proposition 38.

The next session is Saturday, July 28 from 2:30-5 p.m. in Burbank. RSVP
to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Stay tuned for additional training locations, dates and times.

Ideas and Input
Want to share something you or your PTA is doing to promote Prop 38? Email Michelle Eklund at the California State PTA at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Governor signs PTA's anti-bullying bill

Governor Jerry Brown announced today that he has signed crucial legislation to help protect students from bullying and harassment. The California State PTA sponsored the bill, AB 1156, by Assembly Member Mike Eng. To read the full press release, click here.

"Every step of the way, our members supported this important bill with thousands of letters to elected officials urging its passage," said Patty Scripter, Director of Legislation for the California State PTA.  "It's a real testament to the power of the PTA voice."

California State PTA acknowledges Assembly Member Mike Eng for his leadership on this issue and commends the Governor for signing this legislation.  We would also like to thank our nearly 1 million members who made their voices heard by writing letters and taking other action to support this bill.

Use (and Bookmark!) www.GoodSearch.com as your internet search engine window.  Just enter in Stonebrae Elementary in the area that asks who you're supporting and you raise a penny for each search you do.  You can also Goodshop online at your favorite stores and raise even more for Stonebrae!

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Comment on Proposed School Lunch and Breakfast Nutrition Requirements
Deadline: April 13, 2011

This past January, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) proposed a rule to revise the meal patterns and nutrition requirements for the National School Lunch Program and the School Breakfast Program. The proposed changes would increase the availability of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and fat-free and low-fat milk products. National PTA urges state and local PTAs to submit comments on the proposed rule for consideration to the USDA.

National PTA Reacts to the State of the Union Address

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•    Participation in the S.H.A.R.E.S. program and the S.H.A.R.E.S. card is FREE! Pick one up in the School Office.

28761 Hayward Blvd.
Hayward, CA 94542
(510) 723-3910
Principal:  Lisa Nolting
Office Manager:  Sherry Burke
PTA President: Kimi Tom

Stonebrae PTA represents parents, teachers, and community members partnering with principals and school administrators to ensure success for our students.  This past year we supported and helped to raise funds for many important programs and activities for the school:  field trips, ice cream social, pancake breakfast, skate night, science fair and Multi-cutural Night and many other activities.  We are currently developing our programs for the upcoming year and are looking forward to another successful year!

District/School Links
HUSD website: www.husd.k12.ca.us
School Website: http://sto-haywardusd-ca.schoolloop.com
(also found through the district website under Schools > Elementary > Stonebrae)

PTA Links
Stonebrae Elementary PTA website: www.stonebraepta.org
Peralta District PTA website: www.peraltadistrictpta.org
CA PTA website:  www.capta.org
National PTA website:  www.pta.org