Thank you to those who have made their Borel Boosters Donation this year! If you haven't yet made your donation, please click here to do so today. Your donations are critical to the PTA’s ability to fund key school staff, programs, community events, student aid, facilities improvements, and much more!  We are currently 35% behind where we were at this time last year, and we need your support to fund these important services that make our school so special. Don't forget to BOOST your donation with a Corporate Match if you can. Thank you for pitching in today! Questions? Email Sophia Tseng at Boosters@borelbobcats.org

Great news Bobcats! The Fall Fundraiser has been extended until after the break. This gives us all extra time to sell, sell, sell these fantastic items! We need your support to help reach our goal so we can keep some of our amazing programs going. The final day to turn in your forms will be on Wednesday, October 11th. If you are planning to turn in the paper cookie dough order form, please turn in the form with the money in the envelope provided to your Advisory teacher or school office. If you have any questions, please contact Janelle Frueh at VendorFundraising@borelbobcats.org

Does your child enjoy art, music and dance or have an interest in writing, producing films or taking photos? Then join us and have fun unleashing your inner artist with PTA Reflections! The Borel PTA will be accepting submissions through October 25th. Students may submit one entry in any one of the following areas: dance, literature, music, photography, or visual arts. All submissions must be the student’s original work and should express the theme of, “I am Hopeful Because...” 

• Link to directions (please pay attention to the rules in your submission category as it can affect eligibility for an award)

• Online Submission Form: https://forms.gle/74Jan1Dm7pKWXPnB9 

For inspiration, visit the Reflections virtual art gallery and learn more about prizes and scholarships at PTA.org/Reflections/Awards. We will award the winners during the PTA General Association Meeting on Tuesday, December 5th at 7pm. Questions? Email Karina Wilhelms at historian@borelbobcats.org.

Borel’s school and PTA events are a success every school year because of volunteers like you and your kids! With Borel’s 910 students, there are over 9,000 community service hours that will be completed this school year since each student will contribute 10 hours! Borel has many volunteer opportunities at school and at PTA events for students and their families. Please listen to your Bobcats student and teacher announcements and read your Bobcat newsletters! When signing up, please don’t forget to share your full contact information including your name, phone number, email, students grade and volunteer/event interest. If you have any questions and would like to sign up to volunteer please contact community@borelbobcats.org. Go, Bobcats!

Are you new to Borel or a returning family? 

• Register/Login here at the Borel PTA website (BorelBobcats.org) and update your personal information, communication settings, and directory preferences. These must be updated yearly for us to reach you.

• Visit the Borel Directory to find and connect with other families.

• Subscribe to the Borel PTA Calendar to never miss a school event.

• Read the Bobcat Chat! Not receiving? Contact Tech@borelbobcats.org.

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