Your generous gifts to the Annual Fund in 2010-2011 made an impact in every facet of our students’ educational experience. Thank you!
Curriculum Enhancements
To enhance collaborative learning outcomes for our students, your gifts contributed to investments in emerging technology and classroom resources:
- New iPads in Science allow students to readily access interactive research and tools; iPads in the Library develop early reading skills and build vocabulary
- Upgraded campus-wide wireless infrastructure and added new wireless projectors in the classroom to allow greater accessibility and less downtime for teachers incorporating digital media into their everyday lessons
Student Workshops and Assemblies
Every year PBS invites a number of special speakers and performers on campus to hold workshops and special assemblies for our students. Thanks to your support, highlights this year included:
- Society of Young Inklings Writing Workshops for Kindergarten-5th grade
- Lawrence Hall of Science Giant Geometry Workshop for 1st and 2nd grades
- Four Winds American Indian Dance for 3rd and 4th grades
- Ballet Folklorico Assembly
- Michael Black Music and Dance from Ireland
- Storytellers Willy Claflin and Will Honryak
- Chinese Lion Dancers for Chinese New Year Celebration
- Palo Alto Children’s Theater presents Oskar and the Big Bully
Experiential Learning
PBS encourages our students to cultivate their love of learning wherever they go. In 2010-2011, PBS students participated in a variety of field trips thanks to your generous support:
- 2nd Grade Hidden Villa trip engages students in sustainable farming practices
- 3rd Grade visit to Anna Nuevo allows students to explore the marine life of the central California coastline
- 4th Grade trip to Angel Island teaches students about California’s cultural history
- 4th and 5th Grade Bay Discovery trips give students a hands-on look at our local ecosystems
Arts, Music and Sports
Aesthetic and athletic development is an essential aspect of every PBS student’s education. Your gifts helped cultivate the talent in every PBS student by supporting:
- Choral and Instrumental Music
- Visual Arts
- League fees for 3rd, 4th and 5th grade Basketball and Volleyball
Financial Assistance
A strong financial assistance program ensures that all PBS families are able to enjoy the benefits of our school community. Every PBS family invests in their children’s education to the extent they are able and therefore contributes to the overall financial health of the school. Scholarships range in size from 10%-90% with the average grant covering 60% of tuition and fees. For the 2010-2011 school year, your gifts made possible:
- $444,000 in scholarships to 10% of the PBS student body