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Don't forget!
 
Balboa Magnet SCHOOL OLYMPICS run Wednesday, November 5 through Friday, November 7th, starting at 8:30 am.  
All parents invited and encouraged  to attend. 
 
Opening Ceremonies are Wed, Nov. 5th at 8:30 a.m. 
Closing Ceremonies are  Fri, Nov. 7th at 8:30 a.m.
 
We need VOLUNTEERS
There will be a meeting on Tues, Nov. 4th @ 8:30 a.m. on the yard.

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Thank you for stopping by!
 
Welcome to our parent-directed website, focused on keeping you informed about life at Balboa Gifted/High Ability Magnet Elementary School!

Paid for and hosted by a joint effort of our energetic PTA and Spirit Clubs, we are always adding new content. We hope the information we provide is useful and that you stop by often!

For the official Balboa Magnet School Website, click here!

Our Community

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Grade 4 Pioneer Day

The Balboa Gifted Magnet community is a vibrant one driven by superior teachers, specialists and support staff, a dedicated principal, and a tireless, highly active and committed parent volunteer organization.

  

HELLO BALBOA PARENTS!

 

A warm welcome from the Balboa Magnet School Parent Association!  Together, the members of the Parent Teacher Association (PTA) and the Balboa Spirit Club (BSC) work alongside our teachers and administrators to ensure that our children get the most and best from their Balboa experience.

 

Balboa’s award-winning PTA works year-round to provide enrich­ment opportunities, class projects, field trips, music programs and school improvements.  PTA parents also work to create community events that bring our school families and community closer together. 

 

The BSC’s goal on campus is to manage the school’s “Direct Appeal” fundraising campaign.  100% of your generous financial donation to the “Direct Appeal” campaign is used to directly fund the computer and physical education programs on campus, as well as teaching assistants, field trips, school equipment and campus improvements. 

 

We strongly encourage your participation on campus.  Parent involvement is vital to Balboa’s continued level of excellence.

 

Please click here for a list of individuals who can answer any questions you may have about school activities and volunteer opportunities.  We also encourage you to attend the monthly Parent Association meetings—scheduled in the days and evenings.  Most importantly, please check your e-mail regularly, your child’s backpacks daily for flyers and important information and the Upcoming Events link on this site!

 

Have a wonderful year!

 

Important Dates This Week (at a glance):  

 

Or, Scroll through Upcoming Events instead!

2008-09 Balboa Parent Association Meetings*

 

November:       Wednesday, 11/19 at 8:30 a.m.

December:       No Meeting

January:          Wednesday, 1/21 at 1:30 p.m.

February:         Wednesday, 2/11 at 7 p.m.

March:             Wednesday, 3/18 at 8:30 a.m.

April:               Wednesday, 4/15 at 7 p.m.

May:                Wednesday, 5/20 at 8:30 a.m.

June:               No Meeting

 

*Dates as of October 2008, but all are subject to change.  Check here often.  

Some Important Links:

About PTA, BSC, SBM/SSC and the PTR Room (747 KB)

Upcoming Events

Volunteering Opportunities (2 MB)

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We can't support our programs without strong parent financial support. If you haven't yet contributed to the Direct Appeal Campaign, you can obtain a Direct Appeal envelope at the school office. Your support greatly enhances the student experience at this fine Magnet program.

Special Grade Level Activities (1.1 MB)

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Student Council and
Balboa Orchestra Program

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Special activities are a big part of being a Balboa Magnet Explorer. Click below to find out more about Student Council and Orchestra!  And for current Orchestra info, click HERE!

Student Council/Orchestra (658 KB)

Campus Map
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Campus Map (492 KB)

Questions or comments? Get in touch with us at dondoandtaka@ca.rr.com
Have ideas or pics you'd like to see on the site?  Contact us at jspiegel98@gmail.com

Balboa Gifted/High Ability Magnet Elementary School
17020 Labrador St
Northridge, CA 91325
 
Phone:  818.349.4801
Fax: 818.993.3470