VAPA

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    New Online Donation Link! Please note that you must designate that your donationwill go to the McKinley Annual Fund on the final page prior to check out!

    What is V.A.P.A.?

    Over the last seven years, state budget cuts have decimated PUSD's budget, especially in the arena of the arts. Because of restrictions on the way that PTAs can spend their money, McKinley and many other schools in the PUSD district have started Annual Funds so that they can raise money to try to offset the impact of these budget cuts without having to follow the restrictions imposed by the PTA. (For example, money raised through the Annual Fund can work to support the salaries of the music and art teachers, an expense that is restricted by the PTA bylaws.)
     
    Where does the money go?
    Over the past three years, we’ve used the money we’ve raised for the Annual Fund to pay for:
    ·       Our fantastic theater productions, including sets, costumes, and licensing fees
    ·       Music classes for K-2
    ·       Woodworking classes for our 3rd graders
    ·       Ceramics classes for 4th graders
    ·       Voices Within—an amazing partnership with the LA Master Chorale
    ·       McKinley Jazz Program—a Pasadena Showcase production
    ·       A partnership with the LA Opera
    ·       Choir and stage teachers (Mr. Gates and Mrs. Lacey)
    ·       Armory arts teachers for our 2nd graders
    ·       Art consultants for every grade level
     
    But none of this is possible without your support.
    With your contribution of $35 per child, we can continue these programs.
    With your contribution of $70 per child, we can add to these programs to build more art instruction into our curriculum.

    Whether your donation is large or small, your donation will make a difference. Please take a moment to donate now!

     
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