OUR KESTER VILLAGE
WANT TO GET INVOLVED?
Are you new to the school and looking for ways to get involved? Or a long-time parent unsure of how the Kester community fits together? If you have questions about volunteering for the school or how the various parent-supported enrichment programs benefit your student, you can find out more by joining the Kester Avenue Elementary Parent Teacher Association (PTA). The PTA is always looking for parents to assist with its various fundraisers and activities on campus. Parents help to make Kester an extraordinary place to learn, and we welcome your participation in whatever way works for your family. For more information, contact our PTA at KesterAvePTA@gmail.com.
PTA EVENTS & FUNDRAISING
The PTA organizes many fundraisers throughout the year to provide enrichment opportunities for our students. These fun events are designed to be community builders and are a great way to feel a part of the Kester community. If every Kester family participated in at least one or two fundraisers each year, we could easily meet our fundraising goals. Some current and past events are:
- Annual Support and Membership Drive
- Ralph's Community Rewards
- Halloween Trunk or Treat/Carnival
- Rockin' for Kester
- Parents' Night Out
- Kester Movie Night
- Restaurant Nights
- Friendship Grams / Birthday Grams
- Time with Teacher Silent Auction
- Jog-a-Thon
- Helping Hands Fall Catalog
- Spring Fling
KESTER KREW
The Kester Krew is a dedicated group of parents who volunteer their time to beautify our campus, help the PTA with set-up of its events and assist teachers, staff and administration with tasks. To join Kester Krew, email Jessica Raymondjack at jess.raymondjack@gmail.com.
KAMPA
The Kester Avenue Magnet Parents Association is the booster club for Kester Magnet Elementary, conducting community events and fundraisers to provide additional enrichment for the magnet school. Visit kestermagnetparents.org to sign up for the KAMPA newsletter and learn more about KAMPA.
on campus
ON CAMPUS volunteers
ON CAMPUS volunteers
ON CAMPUS volunteers
Parent volunteers are always welcome at Kester. Various opportunities to help out both on and off campus are available. Please click here for the Parent Volunteer Guidebook in English and here for the Guidebook in Spanish.
Steps to become an On Campus Volunteer
Please submit requested documents to our office manager, Ms. Amparo alozan1@lausd.net
- Fill out the online application at volunteerapp.lausd.net (Sign and submit a hard or digital copy)
- Submit a hard or digital copy of your negative TB test (no older than 4 years)
- Sign, date and submit a hard or digital copy of the Volunteer Commitment Form
- Upload your vaccination information into the Daily Pass (dailypass.lausd.net)
Campus Activities
ON CAMPUS volunteers
ON CAMPUS volunteers
- Student Success Team
- School Beautification by Kester Krew
- Coffee with the Principal every month
- School Site Council
- English Language Advisory Council
- Student Council
- School Safety
- Wonder of Reading Library
- Back to School Night
- Open House
- Spirit Days (Friday)
- Career Day (Spring, grades 3-5)
- Book Fair (March 2023)
- Winter Holiday Performance
- Volunteer Recognition Tea
- Monthly Super Star Assemblies
- Monthly Character Education/ Patriotic Assemblies
“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.”
Hellen Keller
