Parent, Grandparent, Brother, Sister, Supporters? Anyone can join our PTA
Friday, 9/26/25 6pm-8pm - Movie Night
Thank you SGT Families for participating in our Penny Wars for the Arts. We raised $5,128.29!
Members are encouraged to attend meetings, but not required. We'd love your input at meetings.
What's Happening?
2025-2026 PTA Board & Committee
President - Joann Guzman
Vice President - Beth Dyangko
Treasurer - Chris Schmalz
Secretary - Lolita Ortega
Financial Reviewer - Stephanie Clark
Parliamentarian - Lisa Corrales
Historian - Eduardo Picazo
Chair/ ELAC Representative - Maria Del Carmen Espinoza
Marketing - Leah Villaneueva
Book Fair Program Chair - Kate Bartolomei
Penny Wars for the Arts Fundraiser Chair - Valerie Lund & Soraya Khan
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Field Trips
Parents! Ask your teacher if they are planning any field trips this year.
Want to go on a field trip with your child? or help out during school hours? Get your volunteer badge with HUSD :)
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CALLING
All Business Owners!!!!
Have a business?
Partner with Southgate PTA through donations, sponsorships, or in-kind support. We'll recognize your business in our school community (print, social media, web)
Contact us at southgategrizzliespta@gmail.com
❤️SEPTEMBER 2025 DONORS & SPONSORS❤️
Khan Family
Lund-Herpe Family
Jamba Juice
Freyja Clinic
Southgate PTA brings together parents, teachers, and community members to support Southgate Elementary School. Our budget supports education programs, including curriculum, instruction, field trips, and school supplies.
Because of your membership dues and generous PTA donations, we are able to support programs and special events
Additional PTA funds are used to set up community events to enhance the experience and promote a healthy community
****2024-2025 Field Trips****
TK-K (4 classes) - On-site "Field Trips" $3300 towards towards in-class workshops and assemblies.
1st Grade (3 classes) - Oakland Zoo - $2500 for admissions and partial transportation fees.
2nd Grade (3 classes) - The Tech Interactive in San Jose - $2500 for admissions and partial transportation fees.
3rd Grade (4 classes) - Chabot Space and Science Center - $3300 for transportation and partial admissions.
4th Grade (3 classes) - Hiller Aviation Museum, Bart to Exploratorium - $2500 for admissions and partial transportation fees.
5th Grade (3 classes) - Walker Creek Science Camp (4 days, 3 nights) in Petaluma - $2500 for transportation fee and help reduce camp cost per student. Another $50 per student who attends camp.
6th Grade (3 classes) - Mt. Hermon Outdoor Camp (4 days, 3 nights) in the Santa Cruz Mountain - $2500 to help reduce camp cost per student. Another $50 per student who attends camp.
Special Education (SPED) (4 classes) - California Academy of Sciences, Movie Theatre - $2500 for admissions and partial transportation fees.
Some field trips exceed the $2500 per grade level limit that PTA can provide, therefore, teachers will sometimes ask parents for additional funds.
Please note that transportation (district buses and charter buses) can cost anywhere from $800- $1500 per bus, one way depending on the field trip location.
Other ways to help our school
Purchase Gift Cards through Raise Right
Make fundraising part of your everyday life with gift cards purchased through RaiseRight while supporting for your PTA. Purchase e-Gift Cards and PHYSICAL gift cards here!
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Shop at Office Depot and Use School ID
Give Back to Schools Program
Provide your school's ID at checkout (in store and online) and your designated school will receive 5% back in credits for FREE supplies!
SCHOOL ID: 70008746