2026 Ladera PTO Annual Direct Support Drive
Dear Ladera Leopard Families! Let’s Get Our Leopards Roaring!
We’re kicking off our Ladera PTO (Parent-Teacher Organization) Annual Direct Support Drive, and we’re excited to make this school year another fantastic one for our Leopards, which will run now through September 18, 2026!
You may be wondering, “Where does my PTO donation go?” The answer is simple: 100% of your direct donation goes right back to our students! While our district provides our wonderful teachers and a great school campus, PTO funding helps make many of the extra programs, experiences, and resources our students enjoy possible.
Your support helps fund:
The STEAM Lab and Teacher: Our STEAM Lab provides an engaging environment for students to explore science, technology, engineering, and mathematics in exciting ways.
Ladera Garden: Our outdoor learning space offers hands-on environmental education.
Physical Education: Our PE teacher and physical fitness program keeps students active and healthy.
Art Classes: Students are exposed to diverse artistic forms and are encouraged to explore their own creativity.
Supplemental Classroom Support: We provide supplies and programs to ensure our teachers have what they need to deliver the best possible education.
Community Experiences: We organize events that foster a supportive community for families and students alike.
🐾 How Can You Help?
Every contribution, big or small, makes a difference! Our goal this year is to raise $50,000 to continue funding these programs and resources for our students.
And because everything is a little more fun with some friendly competition… Our classrooms will be competing to see which class can get the most family participation! 🏆
⭐ Choose Your Leopard Level!
Ladera Direct Support Drive Tiers and Incentives.
Any Amount: No donation is too small, every bit counts. Your family will receive a Leopard spot on the donor wall with family name + school magnet
$75: Cub: Your family will receive a leopard spot on the donor wall with family name + a picnic blanket perfect for school events, game days & weekend outings.
$250: Prowler: Everything included in the club level + a bluetooth speaker - great for sidelines, picnics & game nights & a raffle drawing for 2-4 tickets to a sporting event.
$500: Stealth: Everything included with the prowler level + cooler backpack - keep it cold on game days, field trips & family outings.
$750+: Apex: Everything included with the stealth level + choice of 2 tripod chairs or Ladera large tote + raffle drawing for 2 Diamond Club tickets to an LA Angels game + family name in the school yearbook & on the PTO website + VIP parking at selected school events.
🏆 What Does the Winning Class Get?
We’re glad you asked! 😉
The top two classes with the highest participation percentage will win an ice cream sundae party and one extra recess! 🍦🎉 + their teachers will receive half day off for planning.
📣 One Important Reminder!
When submitting your contribution form or making your payment through Zeffy, please list ALL of your children currently enrolled at Ladera.
This is important because every student counts toward their teacher’s class participation percentage! So make sure all of your Leopards are listed. 🐆🐆🐆
Whether you participate at the Cub level, go all the way to Apex, or simply help spread the word, thank you!
Your support helps us continue providing the programs, resources, and experiences that make Ladera such a special place for our little Leopards.
Let’s make it a great year, Ladera! 🐆💙
Your Ladera PTO Support Drive Team
Liz Chang & Melissa Gutierrez-Vega
TeamLaderaSD@gmail.com
Your Ladera PTO President
Laura Hogya
TeamLaderaPTO@gmail.com
Tax-Deductible Donation
Ladera Elementary PTO is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization (EIN: 33-0966346). Your contribution is tax-deductible.
Double Your Impact: Does your employer match charitable gifts? Please check with your company!
Note: Incentive levels are calculated based on your original donation amount.