Dear Egan Families,

Somehow we made it through the week without melting and I’m hoping the cooler weather ahead gives all of us a little relief. Despite the heat, there was still plenty happening around campus, and it was great to see our students making the most of their week.

As we’ve kicked off the school year, I want to take a moment to thank the families who have already donated to the Los Altos Education Foundation (LAEF). If you haven’t contributed yet, I hope you’ll consider doing so. Egan simply could not offer all that we do for students without the generosity of our families. This year, our fundraising model has shifted a bit. Our PTA is focusing more on building community and creating opportunities that bring our families together, while LAEF supports many of the experiences students have during the school day. At Egan, that includes our elective programs, classroom materials and resources, and enrichment opportunities that go beyond what our regular school funding can provide. Right now, donations are running lower than we need, so every contribution truly matters. A huge thank you to those who have already given, we appreciate your support of our students and teachers. 

Let's set our students up for a successful year. Learn more about what your gift makes possible.

We also have something fun coming up next week! Our first Egan student dance is Friday, September 18, from 6:00–7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 and will be sold during lunch next week. Tickets must be purchased in advance, and there will be no sales at the door. Students will need their student ID to enter. Cell phones get the night off and should stay tucked away during the dance, and students will remain at the event until it ends. Parents and guardians, you’re our official chauffeurs for the evening: pickup is at 7:30 p.m. sharp! We’ll share more details with students next week in our video morning announcements.

Thank you for your support and for partnering with us. Go Vikings!

LIsa Taormina

LAEF is funded by thousands of individual donations, large and small. Each school year, parents, community members, and local businesses come together to help fund our neighborhood schools and keep them among the top 1% of all schools in California.

Every gift adds up in making our schools rank in the top 1% in California. Donate or pledge to LAEF today to help fund teachers and essential programs at your school, and request a corporate match if it's available to you. 

Complete the LASD Back to School process at LASDEducationPartners.org

Step 1: Donate to LAEF

Step 2: Join and donate to the PTA for each school your children attend

We will be celebrating our amazing Egan teachers and staff next Wednesday with a special Staff Appreciation Lunch - a fresh salad bar. Please sign up here to help provide items. Items need to be delivered to the school office before school starts on Wednesday, September 16. Every contribution, big or small, will help us show our staff how much we value them. Thank you for all your support! 

We’ve had a great start to this school year, and the counseling team is excited to support our middle schoolers during this period of significant growth and transition.

Next week, we will be opening our Wellness Center, a space where students can reset and recharge. We will also be offering wellness activities and workshops throughout the year that students will be able to sign up for and participate in. 

We warmly invite parents to reach out anytime with questions or if you feel your child could benefit from a check-in.

-Egan Counseling Team 

Please let the office know by 9am each day your student will be out by one of the following methods: