Chris Hamilton The new After-Schoolers Board has been busy planning activities for the two schools, Borman Elementary and LaGrone Academy, that we sponsor throughout the school year. We catered lunch at Borman from Olive Garden and LaGrone enjoyed Cheddar’s during their professional development days. Our meetings are on the second Friday of the month from…
Christine Hamilton “It takes a big heart to help shape little minds.” [Unknown] $895 is the average amount teachers spent out-of-pocket on school supplies during the 2024-25 school year. Teacher out-of-pocket has increased 49 percent since 2015. The top reason teachers give for purchasing supplies (81 percent) is because they want every student to have…
John Hamilton “Whether you’re a classroom teacher, school counselor, paraeducator, bus driver, cafeteria worker or school secretary, everyone who works in a public school faces a new school year ready to do the job they love.” as former NEA President Lily Eskelsen García calls it—the nation is finally listening to what they have to say.”…
Christine Hamilton The Robson Ranch After Schoolers saddled up for a boot scootin’ hoedown in the clubhouse. The Whiskey Bandits made a return visit to Robson Ranch with a sold-out crowd! Our very own line dance teacher Roberta Zeitlin had the fans stepping to “Electric Slide,” “Tush Push,” “Boot Scootin’ Boogie,” and more. Amazingly, most…
Nancy Burns The After Schoolers tell teachers, “We donut know what we would do without you!” The After Schoolers greeted the teachers of Borman Elementary School with, “Donut worry, be happy (and eat this donut)!” A variety of snacks were provided for the teachers of LaGrone Academy. We hope the donuts, snacks, and juice supplied…
Nancy Burns The Community Garage Sale will be on Oct. 25 from 8 a.m. to noon in the clubhouse parking lot. It is open to the public. You may purchase a vendor parking spot for $20 and sell your own treasures. You may rent one table for an additional fee while supplies last. We will…
Nancy Burns After a summer break, our next meeting is on Aug. 8 at 10:30 a.m. in the clubhouse. We will be accepting yearly dues of $15. Who We Are: The After Schoolers is a club of community-minded members who support teachers. We support the teachers and staff of Borman Elementary and LaGrone Academy of…
Nancy Burns Thoughts from a Borman Elementary School teacher: “As I was leaving school today, I started to mentally list the presents I still needed to buy for Christmas. I was completely caught off guard and humbled when I walked into our school library and found beautiful, hand-sewn stockings filled with gifts, as well as…
Nancy Burns The weather was perfect, there was a menagerie of merchandise, and our hard-working volunteers were exceptional! The After Schoolers would like to express our gratitude to all the people who helped in a variety of ways. Thank you to those who picked up and moved furniture and other large items to and from…
Nancy Burns It’s time to clean out your cupboards, closets, and garages! We are working hard on our long-awaited After Schoolers Fall Community Garage Sale. It is on Oct. 26 from 8 a.m. to noon in the clubhouse parking lot, and it is open to the public. You can purchase a vendor parking spot for…