activities · 8
what they do
direct service · 8
- Collection and Management of Mustang Bucks for School Funding Classroom & School Supplies FundraisingCollects community contributions known as "Mustang Bucks" to fund school activities not covered by state funding, providing financial support for programs and resources outside public education budgets.
- Design, Production, and Sale of Branded School Merchandise Branded Apparel and Merchandise SalesManages the creation and sale of school-branded apparel and accessories such as t-shirts, sweatshirts, hats, and other items to support school spirit and fundraising efforts.
- Hosting Annual Scholastic Book Fairs School & Community Book Fairs and Literacy FestivalsHosts two Scholastic book fairs annually—one in the fall and one in the spring—to provide students access to new books and authors, promoting literacy and reading engagement.
- Management and Support of the School Garden Community Garden Programming with EducationProvides hands-on management of a school garden, including maintenance, integration with curriculum, volunteer coordination for planting, and encouraging educational use by staff and students.
- Operation of the Milers Club Physical Activity Program Youth Running & Fitness ChallengesRuns a "Milers Club" twice weekly during lunch recess where students walk or run laps, earning rewards for every 5 miles completed to promote physical fitness and healthy habits.
- Organization of Board Game Activities for StudentsOrganizes board game sessions for students during lunch to support social engagement, recreation, and inclusive community-building during school hours.
- Production and Distribution of the Manzanita Yearbook School Yearbook and Memory Preservation ProgramsOversees the full production cycle of the school yearbook each year, including theme development, layout design, photo collection, deadline management, coordination with publishers and photographers, sales, and distribution.
- Support for Classroom Libraries and Student Book Access Book Distribution & Reading Space DevelopmentEnables teachers to select new books for classroom libraries and allows students to purchase books for their class based on teacher wish lists, enhancing classroom literacy resources.
strategies · 4
how they think
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- Community-funded support for unfunded school activities community_funding_modelUses a dedicated community-funded mechanism ("Mustang Bucks") to finance school programs and activities that are not covered by state funding, ensuring enrichment opportunities remain available.
- Engagement through literacy events literacy_engagementLeverages book fairs as an interactive strategy to foster student interest in reading, helping students discover new books and authors to promote lifelong literacy.
- Incentive-based student fitness promotion incentive-based fitness programUses a reward-based fitness program supported by parent volunteers to motivate student participation in physical activity.
- Volunteer-powered program delivery volunteer-driven supportRelies on organized volunteer networks to provide hands-on support for school activities, increasing capacity and community involvement.
named programs · 6
what they call their work
Board Games at Recess
Recess activity where students play board games supervised by parent volunteers.
Gardening Club
Supports the school garden through maintenance, curriculum assistance, and volunteer coordination for classroom garden activities.
Milers Club
Weekly fitness program where students run or walk laps during recess, earning charms for every 5 miles completed.
Scholastic Book Fairs
Hosts two book fairs annually (fall and spring) to promote reading and allow students and teachers to purchase books.
Spirit Wear
Designs, produces, and sells branded school merchandise such as t-shirts, sweatshirts, and accessories to promote school spirit.
Yearbook Committee
Oversees production of the annual school yearbook, including theme development, layout design, photo collection, and distribution.
relationships · 2
who they work with
- Manzanita Community Partner — Community members contribute "Mustang Bucks" to support school activities.
- Scholastic Partner — Partners with Scholastic to host book fairs at the school.