tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28040369071355243.comments2010-08-17T05:59:39.212-07:00Support Our Students!S.O.S. ~ Committeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09484570091215081086noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28040369071355243.post-39901497413477322202010-08-09T18:33:00.124-07:002010-08-09T18:33:00.124-07:00It's now August, school is about to start agai...It's now August, school is about to start again. Any final numbers? How much was raised via the Text campaign, was it enough to cover the start up costs?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28040369071355243.post-3384635090215687122010-04-22T15:51:15.552-07:002010-04-22T15:51:15.552-07:00Some of the schools have a few signs left or you c...Some of the schools have a few signs left or you can try the district office. Let me know if you can't find one.S.O.S. ~ Committeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09484570091215081086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28040369071355243.post-75869308019011624142010-04-22T14:36:36.804-07:002010-04-22T14:36:36.804-07:00This might be a silly question but where do you ge...This might be a silly question but where do you get the signs?Jcbaron99https://www.blogger.com/profile/06861319092160477247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28040369071355243.post-1230772839709450572010-04-20T11:49:55.927-07:002010-04-20T11:49:55.927-07:00Awesome what work ladies....and how to make things...Awesome what work ladies....and how to make things happen!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28040369071355243.post-8279782869940002942010-04-07T21:28:25.109-07:002010-04-07T21:28:25.109-07:00Wow! Someone is actually asking for accountability...Wow! Someone is actually asking for accountability. Right on! <br /><br />After reading the link referenced to answer Dwayn’s question I’m appalled that anyone would be expected to just give money with no explanation as to how it will be spent. This is not just $10 but a potential Million dollars we as a community are raising to give to the school district. This is more than just a budget issue it is also a quality of education issue. The school district works for us and should be obligated to spell out how the money will be spent in supporting the quality of our children’s education. <br /><br />Next year when we will still have a short fall in the budget, what then? More donations expected from the community to be self reliant? What about the cuts in the fire department, the increase in our water bill? Should we be self taxing to support those local government budgetary down falls as well?<br /><br />With the revaluing of our homes due to the real estate crash our county is not generating the revenue it needs to operate. I propose everyone add $100 to their property taxes to help out. Never mind how they will spend it we trust them to do the right thing. <br /><br />Let see- how many taxpayers in Solano County just give $100 it will………………. <br /><br />Yes this crisis is important enough to demand accountability!<br /><br />Don’t back down Dwayn! Right on!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28040369071355243.post-65129401947347190482010-04-07T10:39:56.062-07:002010-04-07T10:39:56.062-07:00Thank you Ernest. It has always been the two fold ...Thank you Ernest. It has always been the two fold goal of the SOS to bring awareness to our community that we are in a financial crisis. The SOS is predominatley comrpised of parents who are the PTC/PTO preseidents or members of the community. We have had business members, poloiticains, school board members and various district departments all working together for the same goal: "our children". I am honored to be part of such an effort and work with wonderful people who make Vacaville what it is.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28040369071355243.post-88703051918891661652010-04-06T18:40:22.939-07:002010-04-06T18:40:22.939-07:00cool go vacaville!!!cool go vacaville!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28040369071355243.post-35918089623929786112010-04-03T21:35:55.060-07:002010-04-03T21:35:55.060-07:00Hey Dwayne,
Really.....accountability of a $10.00 ...Hey Dwayne,<br />Really.....accountability of a $10.00 donation is your concern?? Oh my....I gave a $20.00 donation to Junior Giants yesterday and they didn't give me a full breakdown of there fund allocation. They must be another shameless organization. Dwayne - be part of the solution. If you have a concern...ask. Better yet help...Do some research on how best the funds could be used or where they are needed most and then provide suggestions.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28040369071355243.post-5356759629033677712010-04-02T18:48:52.637-07:002010-04-02T18:48:52.637-07:00Dwayne,
Thank you for your honest response. If it...Dwayne,<br />Thank you for your honest response. If it is alright, I would like to direct you to a previous post:<br /><br />http://vusdsos.blogspot.com/2010/03/sos-committee-is.html<br /><br />In this post we listed out as much info as we have available to us.<br /><br />I would really like to make this statement though, these are terrible times and our district is faced with a drastically smaller budget next year. This is not due to poor management, this is an actual cut. <br /><br />We have two choices:<br /><br />1. Wait for the axe to drop. Wait until there aren't any programs like music, sports, GATE, or even schools. We can all complain together about how terrible it is and ask each other how we can let it get so bad....<br /><br />OR<br /><br />2. We can do SOMETHING, ANYTHING. In our case the parents have joined forces and decided to raise as much money as we can. We may or maynot reach our goal, but when all is said and done, we can sit and say that we did ALL that we could. If the money that we raise allows us to keep 1 more teach or a music program or any other item that would be cut otherwise...then for us, that is enough.S.O.S. ~ Committeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09484570091215081086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28040369071355243.post-14483358243457319522010-04-02T15:30:21.925-07:002010-04-02T15:30:21.925-07:00My point is really about asking for the money with...My point is really about asking for the money with no accountability. Where is the money spent? Will you provide a detailed account of where every dime contributed is spent here on this blog? Most parents would like to make sure the money is spent for the kids and not administrative costs.<br /> <br />Thanks<br /><br />DwayneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28040369071355243.post-65266721202823781962010-04-02T10:11:36.801-07:002010-04-02T10:11:36.801-07:00I love it! That's why you are part of the solu...I love it! That's why you are part of the solution! Great new article on Channel 13 last night!pgoodson@landmarkimage.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28040369071355243.post-52044256779987134372010-04-02T10:11:36.802-07:002010-04-02T10:11:36.802-07:00I couldn't have said it better myself! Thanks...I couldn't have said it better myself! Thanks!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28040369071355243.post-46395379539493804102010-04-02T10:06:16.283-07:002010-04-02T10:06:16.283-07:00Well said!!!! Thanks so much for posting!!Well said!!!! Thanks so much for posting!!Angelanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28040369071355243.post-84287355681365844552010-04-01T12:06:51.604-07:002010-04-01T12:06:51.604-07:00THANKS Jim!! This is a very exciting time and eve...THANKS Jim!! This is a very exciting time and every little bit helps! Thank you for your supportS.O.S. ~ Committeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09484570091215081086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28040369071355243.post-33279757430581513312010-04-01T12:02:22.280-07:002010-04-01T12:02:22.280-07:00I wanted to remind everyone out there you can e-ma...I wanted to remind everyone out there you can e-mail me if you would like a Nugget Scrip Card. These cards are rechargeable, where you can use all forms of payment including ATM, checks, credit cards and cash to load money on the card. The great thing is Nugget Market makes a 3% donation to Vacaville Unified every time you load funds on the card. Load $100 on the card, $3 goes to the school. Assuming a family spends $400 a month on groceries at Nugget, you would be contributing $12 a month using your scrip card! All you need to do is remember to keep using and recharging your Nugget Scrip Card every time you shop at Nugget. It is very easy to use and there is no cost to you. If you are interested in one of these cards, please e-mail Jim Wasielewski at jimw@vacavilleusd.orgJim Wasielewskihttp://www.vacavilleusd.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28040369071355243.post-61995842240623476532010-03-19T20:57:24.615-07:002010-03-19T20:57:24.615-07:00Thank you for your comments! We added a banner so...Thank you for your comments! We added a banner so that others can promote our cause. Thank you for supporting our students!!!S.O.S. ~ Committeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09484570091215081086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28040369071355243.post-59244013658441369762010-03-19T18:28:07.213-07:002010-03-19T18:28:07.213-07:00Love what you are doing for our schools and kids! ...Love what you are doing for our schools and kids! Thank you for your amazing efforts. A suggestion for you: Go to bannerfans.com and make a banner for this blog so other bloggers can put a banner on their own blogs. I have several blogs and a banner is a great free way to get your blog advertised on other blogs. Make sure you put a link with the banner on your blog page so others can copy and paste it into theirs. I would love to help spread the word in any way I can! You can see an example of this on my blog Creativity In Writing. Best of luck to everyone!Mrsthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01189254910598512349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28040369071355243.post-74787398992295079152010-03-16T06:03:34.736-07:002010-03-16T06:03:34.736-07:00I'm not sure what the number of prison inmates...I'm not sure what the number of prison inmates are counted in the population number. <br /><br />Looking at the numbers though, very simply put if everyone gave "something" we could make an impact. I am sure some people would only be able to spare a dollar and then there are others that may be able to spare a little more. TOGETHER it would ALL help our students.S.O.S. ~ Committeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09484570091215081086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28040369071355243.post-69295737945020969112010-03-13T07:05:00.917-08:002010-03-13T07:05:00.917-08:00Exactly who are these "SOS Committee Members&...Exactly who are these "SOS Committee Members"? Can't find any info as to who you are other than you are moms. How many moms? Which schools do your kids attend? What are your names? Etc.<br /><br />It's GREAT what you are doing, but as someone mentioned earlier, we need more information.<br /><br />Thank you! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28040369071355243.post-82919740525037366562010-03-13T06:59:07.885-08:002010-03-13T06:59:07.885-08:00Of the 92,919 people (population) of Vacaville, ho...Of the 92,919 people (population) of Vacaville, how many reside in the prison?<br /><br />That would make a difference in the numbers.<br /><br />Just a thought.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28040369071355243.post-7977230481770088242010-03-13T06:56:29.228-08:002010-03-13T06:56:29.228-08:00Of the 92,919 population of Vacaville, how many of...Of the 92,919 population of Vacaville, how many of those people reside at the prison? That might make a difference in the numbers.<br /><br />Just a thought.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28040369071355243.post-45694108061900376902010-03-11T05:50:59.337-08:002010-03-11T05:50:59.337-08:00The best way to ger shirts would be to order them ...The best way to ger shirts would be to order them directly through Graphic Expressions at (707) 448-5861. <br /><br />They print shirts after they have about 40 shirts to print, if you pull together some of your friends, family and school members it would be VERY easy to get that many orders. I think right now (with community member orders) they are printing about once a week. <br /><br />I wore my shirt to school last week and within about 30 minutes I had about 45 shirt orders. <br /><br />They offer Adult - M-XXL and Youth - M & L<br /><br />Hope this helps!S.O.S. ~ Committeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09484570091215081086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28040369071355243.post-18148935099302407742010-03-10T19:29:31.410-08:002010-03-10T19:29:31.410-08:00yeah i want a shirtyeah i want a shirtCaitlin Warehimenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28040369071355243.post-83036350757877235352010-03-10T14:38:38.472-08:002010-03-10T14:38:38.472-08:00where can we get the shirts?where can we get the shirts?Maggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13397462385066907280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28040369071355243.post-14093012481927560352010-03-09T11:48:10.128-08:002010-03-09T11:48:10.128-08:00GREAT COMMENT! I know that MANY people have been ...GREAT COMMENT! I know that MANY people have been writing the news stations to put this in the public eye. I know that a TON of people emailed channel 10 news for the march, but because there were riots at the colleges, I think we fell out of the spotlight. <br /><br />I think that if EVERYONE wrote the news stations and the local newspapers, we can help make people aware of both the problem (state funding for public education is being cut) and the SOLUTION (the S.O.S. Fundraising Campaign). <br /><br />Thank you so much for your support!S.O.S. ~ Committeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09484570091215081086noreply@blogger.com