News from the Community April 2021

 Loma Prieta Education Update

I grew up off of Aldercroft Road and attended Skyland with my family. When I was lucky enough to move to the mountains with my own family and young children one of the many things, I loved about our community were the schools. Both of my children receive a wonderful education and the teachers at Loma and C.T. have gone above and beyond to show up for our kids during these trying times.  


With Measure N not passing the school is facing over a $650,000 shortfall. The district has already notified teachers of cuts to their hours and to their programs for the 21/22 school year.  Many programs and positions will be impacted and fundraising will go towards counseling, middle school electives, library and education technology specialists. LPEF is reaching out to all members of our community - as part of our KEEP! Campaign, asking our community to consider making a donation to help bridge the funding gap. 

Loma Public Education Fund (LPEF) is a nonprofit organization created to raise funds for the Loma Prieta Joint Union School District (LPJUSD).  Please consider a donation to LPEF to support our children and schools during these trying times.

You can donate at, https://www.lpef.org/donate and read more on our FAQ page, https://www.lpef.org/lpef-faq. If you have additional questions or ideas, please reach out to KEEP@lpef.org. 

 Thank you,

Sara Steffen, LPEF Board Member (formerly Sara Parker (Jan’s daughter), mom to Payton - 11 and Colbie - 9).

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Skyland Community Church, United Church of Christ
25100 Skyland Road
Los Gatos, CA 95033
phone: 408-353-1310
USPS mail: Skyland Church
P.O. Box 245
Los Gatos, CA 95031-0245
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