I hope that you've all had a chance to rest, relax, and rejuvenate throughout the course of the summer. I've had the chance to see many students in the last few weeks and it reminds me of the importance of my work-to do everything to ensure our students have the best experience possible. It also reminds me of how much I miss all of them.
The strength of LACHSA depends, in part, on the support of our families. During the month of May, you perhaps recall receiving an annual appeal letter from alumni parent and Arts High Foundation President, Laifun Chung.
This past week, if you have not already contributed, you should have received the Foundation's second request asking for a gift to support our arts programs. As the new school year approaches and as the excitement and anticipation builds, I want to ask you again to support LACHSA to the best of your ability.
Last school year was unprecedented in terms of parent giving to LACHSA. Our parent community contributed over $350K to the Arts High Foundation to support LACHSA's art programs. We hope to exceed last year's goal in both total funds raised and in participation. Last year more than 50% of parents made financial contributions; we are aiming for 100% participation for this upcoming year.
Please know that your contribution is tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law and every penny will be directed per your request. No amount of financial support is too small; however, if you are able to support LACHSA at the Angel level - a gift of $1,500 or more - that would be terrific.
Now as never before, as economic uncertainty continues, we will again need to rely on philanthropic gifts from private citizens such as you to ensure our arts programs remain second-to-none. So please use the gift/pledge form and reply envelope to send in your tax-deductible contribution today, as arts chairs and I are currently working to finalize budgets for the upcoming year's activities.
Thank you for your thoughtful consideration and I look forward to welcoming you all back to another school year!
Sincerely,
George Simpson
Principal
P.S. And for those of you that have already given in response to Laifun's letter, on behalf of the entire school community, I extend sincerest thanks.
