PHON-A-THON co-chairs Andy Trilling (Andy@Trilling.com) Bill Bedecarre (billbed@verizon.net). and Jill Roe (jillroe@hotmail.com) If you missed your chance to make a contribution during our 22nd annual Phone-A-Thon, it's not too late! There is a drop box and donation forms in the entrance to the school and you can also donate online by using Paypal or Credit Card. Click here for more information: please contact Online Donations via PayPal or Credit Card: Just click on one of the buttons to make a donation to "Support the Enrichment Programs at Mar Vista Elementary School". You can use Paypal or a credit card, the choice is yours. Clicking the above links will load the payment page. Click the back button in your browser to return to the MVSEG site. The Enrichment Group spends nearly $400 per child for all the extras that make our school great. Our goal is 100% family participation. Thank you for helping to make this annual event a success by giving at whatever level your family can afford. Past donations have ranged from $5 to $5,000. All are appreciated and 100% goes to our school. And, of course, your contribution is tax deductible. Please remember to check with your employer for matching gift programs. The MVSEG website has a list of companies that match. If you are interested in helping us dial for dollars, please contact Andy Trilling (310) 266-7827, or fill out the flyer and leave it in the MVSEG box in the school office. We'll provide dinner, a script, phones, and our president's inspirational presence. We need your enthusiasm and passion for Mar Vista Elementary. It is a great way to meet involved parents and spread your passion for our school. Mar Vista School Presents: Return of the School of Fish Tile Wall (part II) Co-Chair: Jennifer Boulanger Co-Chair: Erica Lewis Back by popular demand, you can sponsor a tile with your child’s or family’s name. These beautiful hand-painted tiles will be installed on the exterior wall of the school by June ‘10. Choose one of the 10 fish tiles, an ocean tile with your name, a shared tile with other families or one of the Mar Vista Dolphins. Click here for the flyer! Click here for the order form!

 www.shoptoearn.net/mvseg
 
We are half way through summer already and school is just around the corner!! Please remember to use our website to purchase your final summer travel plans. 

Below are some examples of what is available on the site:

Expedia 2% (Get $50 gas card w/ qualified 3+ nights thru 7/31/09)
Travelocity 2%
Hotwire 2%
Hotels.com 6%
Orbitz 2%
Southwest 5% (Friends Fly, Stay + Play Free in Las Vegas: Book by 8/10/09)
Priceline.com up to 7%
 
For back to school:
Apple Store 1%
Best Buy up to 3%
ClubMac 3%
Staples up to 5%
(Free Delivery on orders of $50 or more)
Target up to 7%
4Inkjets up to 29%
(Free Shipping on orders over $50)
Office Depot up to 6%
Adidas 7%
(20% off / Code: savings101)
Converse 7%
Shoebuy.com 17%
(10% off + Free Shipping/ Code: shoebuy)
Skechers 8%
Vans 4%
Aeropostale 5%
Clothing Warehouse 8%
Hot Topic 5%
PacSun 7%
Justice/Limited Too 5%
Land’s End 4%

There are many, many more, so check it out! (Cash back percentages to MVSEG listed to the right).  Click on ‘Shopping Promotions’ for additional savings, free shipping and no sales tax.
 
The Green Dolphins are kicking it off this year, too!  Our website has over 10,000 earth conscious products and offer 15% cash back to the school when you shop through our website:

www.shoptoearn.net/mvseg
Questions??
Please contact Co-Chairs
Chris Denari: cwdenari@gmail.com or Jasmine Jaffe ( jasminejaffe@ca.rr.com)

 
 
Mar Vista Elementary now has its very own green team, the Green Dolphins, to help the school become even greener. We started with recycling bins last year and this year we’ll be working to reduce the overall amount of trash the school generates.
 
One place we can really make a big difference in helping keep our planet healthy is reducing waste from our lunches. According to wastefreelunch.org all those juice boxes and extra packaging generate 67 pounds of waste per child each school year. We can make a big dent in that simply by rethinking the way we do lunch.
http://www.wastefreelunches.org/HowTo.html
 
What can you do?
Bring a Zero Waste Lunch to school!
That’s right. You can pack a trash-free lunch by following the 3 simple steps below.
 

1.
Try a reusable insulated lunch box instead of a plastic bag or paper bag.
 
2.
Pack a sandwich in a reusable container labeled with your child’s name.
There are lots of choices here from a simple Tupperware to a reusable sandwich bag from Wrap-N-Mat or Resnack-it.
You could also wrap it in waxpaper.
 
3.
Try a reusable bottle instead of a juice box. 
Add a cloth napkin and a reusable spoon and there will be nothing to throw away!
 
We’ve gone ahead and contacted some stores that will give you discounts on these sorts of products. Just let them know your student attends Mar Vista Elementary by using the codes provided.
 
Get Hip Get Green - www.gethipgetgreen.com
Use the code PSWGHGG to get 20 percent off.
 
Zola Goods - www.zolagoods.com
They offer 10% off orders over $20 with the coupon code MARVISTA.
 
All Green Things - www.allgreenthings.com
With the coupon code marvista09 - good thru 09/01/09-10/30/09-  get a 15% discount or free shipping for orders over $75, with the weight under 20lb.
 
GreenRaising - www.greenraising.com
Select Mar Vista School Enrichment Group from the menu of “Your selected affiliate is” and the MVSEG will receive 25% of your purchase.
 
If you want more information check out our blog at:
www.thegreendolphin.wordpress.com

If you would like updates on what Green Dolphins is up to please send your email address to
Annie Barnes (acmags@mac.com) or Cerentha Harris (cerentha@mac.com)
 

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