Fifth Grade Commitee

WHO WE ARE

Welcome to the 5th Grade Committee website. We're thrilled to have you here! The 5th Grade Committee, a sub-committee of the El Rincon PTA, is a dedicated group of parent-volunteers focused on creating unforgettable experiences for the El Rincon 5th Grade Class of 2025. Our mission is to enrich our scholars' final elementary school year through fun activities and events.

WHAT WE DO

We manage all the details that go into the organization of the various events that make 5th grade special, such as fundraising and event-execution. A few of our key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Operating the Scholar Store (formerly known as the Student Store)
Leading creative projects such as legacy tiles, the 5th grade memory book, and t-shirt contest
Organizing memorable events like culmination, field trips, and the 5th grade picnic
Raising funds for all the fun activities and events of the year, including the exciting end of year 3-day trip to Pali Camp

HOW YOU CAN HELP

To bring these amazing experiences to life, we need your support! Consider donating to our 5th Grade Committee through our direct ask fundraiser or via the Donate button below. Your generous contributions will directly fund our activities and help us create lasting memories.

HOW TO GET INVOLVED

We thrive on community support and volunteer efforts. If you're interested in joining our fantastic team, please reach out to our 5th Grade Committee Chairs, Danielle Weiner ([email protected]) and Jen Fondo ([email protected]). Together, let's make this school year remarkable for the Class of 2025!

Thank you for your support! We can't wait to embark on this incredible journey with your and our scholars!

CURRENT FUNDRAISERS

The El Rincon Boosters are coordinating our first fundraiser! Get a family photo just in time for the holidays!

To find more information and schedule a sitting, visit https://www.elrinconboosters.com/ and click on the flyer.

LETTER TO 5TH GRADE FAMILIES

Dear 5th Grade Families,

Thank you for visiting the El Rincon 5th Grade Committee web page. The 5th Grade Committee is a group of volunteers dedicated to the fundraising and organizing of all 5th Grade activities, and we are in need of your support. We hope you are all enjoying your school year so far!

Pali Camp is a 3-day sleepaway Science Camp in the San Bernardino mountains that is a highlight for 5th graders as they near the end of their time at El Rincon. For the past couple of years, Pali Camp was fully funded by CCUSD (the Culver City Unified School District) and CCEF (Culver City Educational Foundation). However, as of this current school year, the district is no longer able to continue funding this program for all 5th grade students. CCEF remains committed to their portion of funding of the program, and has generously pledged $100,000—nearly half of the total cost—for all participants across the district. In order to keep this important experience accessible and affordable for all 5th grade scholars at El Rincon, the ER PTA, the 5th Grade Committee, and the ER Booster Club have teamed up to fundraise the remaining amount. In partnership with CCEF, we are committed to continuing this opportunity for every 5th grader.

A number of fundraisers have launched (or are launching soon). We’ve tried to select a variety of fundraisers that offer experiences, mementos, or services that appeal to a wide range of families at affordable price points — no one is obligated to participate in ANY fundraiser, certainly not every one!

How do we determine how much to fundraise?

Transparency is so important to us, so we want to share how we decided what we are fundraising for. At the beginning of the school year, the 5th grade teachers shared their visions for the year with the 5th Grade Committee chairs (e.g. special field trips, commencement, 5th grade memory books, legacy tiles and more). The committee chairs will work throughout the year to make sure those events and experiences are realized. All the funds we spend are for teacher-approved activities and mementos for the 5th grade class. Please reach out to Jen or Danielle if you have any questions about which activities our 5th grade teachers have requested for this year.

After discussing our goals with the PTA and Booster Club, we decided on a fundraising goal of $20,000 for this school year. For clarity and transparency, we would like to share how we have performed so far:

Current and Past Fundraisers

Photography Fundraiser, sponsored by the Booster Club (ongoing until 11/30): $1200 has been raised so far!
Pumpkin Carving Fundraiser, sponsored by the Booster Club (10/26): We raised $1000 between event ticket sales and raffle ticket sales!
Mrs. Fields Cookie Fundraiser, sponsored by the 5th Grade Committee (11/4 - 11/22). We raised $5,865. We keep 40% of that for a total of $2,346!
Direct Donation Campaign, ongoing (all contributors to our Direct Donation Campaign will receive a free tote!). You can see how our Direct Donation Campaign is performing here!

How Else Can You Help?

We understand not all families will be able to contribute financially. We always need volunteers and fresh ideas! Please reach out to the 5th Grade Committee Co-Chairs, Danielle Weiner or Jennifer Fondo, if you would like more information!

If you are able to help financially, please rest assured that no contribution is too small and all donations are greatly appreciated. Thank you for your support of the El Rincon 5th Grade Class of 2025!

Warmly,

Danielle Weiner [email protected]

Jennifer Fondo [email protected]