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Let's Get Involved!
Campus Access / LAUSD Volunteering

 

Any parent who wishes to volunteer in a classroom, chaperone a field trip, or be on campus for an event during the school day must go through the LAUSD approval process.

 

 Find more information here.

Parent Committees

The heart of how we bring all the supplemental enrichment activities to our Pali kids. Committees are dedicated to raising key funds for our school and planning beloved community events for all our families. 

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Pick at least 1, but many parents find they like to join 2-3 in different capacities.

Party Book πŸŽ‰

Organizes parent-hosted parties where all ticket proceeds go back to the school. Families can host classic events or new ideas throughout the year.

Class Historians πŸ“Έ

Liaise between classroom and the Yearbook Committee. Ensure all students in the class are represented in the yearbook. Help obtain photos requested by the Yearbook Committee.

Gala & Auction ✨

Our premier adult-only event featuring dinner, dancing, silent/live auctions, and entertainment. Held in winter and is one of PEP's biggest fundraisers.

Walk-a-thon πŸ‘Ÿ

A school-wide event where student to raise money from family & friends to support the students’ efforts in walking as many laps as possible during each classes’ allotted time.

Book Fair πŸ“–

Hosted in the library, the book fair offers a bookstore experience for students and their families to explore & buy new and popular books with proceeds going to benefit the programs that make Palisades Elementary unique & special.

Pali Merch πŸ‘•

Designs and sells school spirit wear including t-shirts, hats, and accessories. Coordinates ordering, delivery, and on-campus sales events.

Room Parents

Connect your class and keep everyone up to date. Manage teacher appreciation activities

Community Service 🀝

Help manage community service projects: Thanksgiving Food Drive, Halloween Costume Collection, Toys for Tots (December), School Clean Up Day (Spring)

Corporate Sponsorships 🏒

A team dedicated to building partnerships with local businesses through the Pali Partners Program, monetary or in-kind donations, or Give Back Nights.

Pali Giving 🎯

Leads the annual direct donation campaign and manages outreach, strategy, and fundraising from summer through December.

Yee Haw Fall Festival 🀠

Pali's largest community event of the year with games, food trucks, bounce houses, carnival booths, and more.

Halloween Parade πŸŽƒ

Coordinates the student costume parade, including music playlists, signage, parent flyers, and emcee planning. A fall favorite of parents and kids alike!

Teacher & Staff Appreciation 🍎

Organizes a week-long celebration of teachers including gifts, events, and a culminating lunch for teachers and staff.

Educational Assemblies 🎀

Outside vendors are brought in to engage with students in one or multiple grades to present them with new & enriching ideas, supplementing classroom curriculum.

PEP Board

Help run PEP itself!

Yearbook πŸ“Έ

Memory makers needed! Lead historians collecting all content and for our annual yearbook.

Grants ✍️

We need parents with experience or interest in Grant writing, follow our templates or bring your own ideas!

Science Fair πŸ”¬

A classic school tradition, the Science Fair is an opportunity for kids to explore any topic via the Scientific Method: Observation, Question, Hypothesis, Experiment, & Conclusion.

Lost & Found πŸ‘•

Kids leave stuff, and they need to get it back. Manage retrieval of lost items a few times a month.

Pali Ambassadors πŸ‘‹

Welcomes and supports new and TK/K families. Acts as a bridge during the transition into elementary school by providing guidance, communication, and community connection.

Concerts 🎡

Student concerts that allow students from all grades to share performances with their families & practice performing in front of an audience. Holiday (December), Spring (April).

Treasurers

Manage donated class funds for off campus activities as well as classroom supplies

Palisades Enrichment Programs (PEP) is a non-profit corporation charged with community building and fundraising for Palisades Charter Elementary School.

PEP is in no way affiliated with the Los Angeles Unified School District

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