Our Foundation
Support the Guajome Park Academy Foundation
The mission and vision of the Guajome Park Academy Foundation is to provide resources, professional expertise, and financial contributions to support Guajome Park Academy's mission to inspire and mentor all learners to become responsible, critical thinking, global leaders through excellence and innovation in education.
You can support Guajome Schools through the Foundation:
- Sponsor a Program - GPA has a wide variety of K-12 grade programs that need funding. Please contact us to learn more!
- Become an Event Sponsor - Our GPA Foundation events offer numerous sponsorship opportunities for businesses and individuals. View our Foundation Events page to learn more.
We recognize your support and contributions within our Guajome community and beyond!
Grants and gifts can be shared through:
- Press releases to local media outlets
- Recognition in the GPA e-newsletter to all Guajome families, as well as the Foundation annual report
- Posting on the Foundation website, Facebook page and social media outlets
- Major donor recognition at Guajome Park Academy's annual "Stakeholder's Day" celebration each May
Foundation Sponsored Programs
The Guajome Park Academy Foundation relies on donations to support many after-school enrichment and academic programs, field trips, classroom equipment needs, and scholarships. Some of the programs sponsored by the GPA Foundation include:
Middle School Drama
GPA after-school drama program is open for students in grades 5-8 with bi-weekly meetings and two major performances throughout the school year.
Field Trips
The HL IB Biology Class took a research field trip to Catalina Island. The GPA Foundation provides field trip opportunities for students in all grade levels.
Middle & High School Choir
The combined Middle & High School choir is an after school program with performances throughout the year and competitions.
GPPA Yearbook Club
GPPA’s Yearbook Club is here to capture the most memorable moments of the K-5 year at Guajome and create a yearbook that scholars will treasure forever!
Senior Laptop Scholarship
Donations to the Foundation contribute to the Senior Laptop Scholarship. The Foundation awards laptops to students at Senior Recognition Night to assist students pursuing higher education.
Ballet Folklórico - Kinder - 12th grade
Students in grades K-12 can learn about traditional dances of various regions while gaining an appreciation for the lyrical, musical and colorful culture and traditions of Mexico.
Classroom Equipment
The GPA Foundation helps fund necessary equipment such as iPads for Ms. Tran's geometry class.
Volunteer
The Guajome Park Academy Foundation is always looking for dedicated volunteers to help with our programs, events and fundraising efforts throughout the year. Please contact us to find out more about the volunteer opportunities in our organization.
23/24 Board
| President | Joely Gardner |
| Vice President | Leslie Castillo |
| Secretary/Treasurer | Amber Lloyd |
| Member |
Michelle Gonzalez |
| Member | Shirley Koch |
23/24 Meetings & Agendas
GPA Foundation Board Meetings are held in the Training Center, on the 2nd floor of Building 1 on campus or virtually.
| August 24 (in person) | Agenda |
| September 28 | Agenda |
| October 26 | |
| November 30 | |
| December | No Regular Meeting |
| January 25 | |
| February 22 | |
| March 21 | |
| April 25 | |
| May 30 | |
| June 27 | |
| July | No Regular Meeting |
Donate
The GPA Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization and donations are tax-deductible. Your support helps provide important programs and scholarships for our students. Donations can be made online using the QR code below, on campus, or by mail: GPA Foundation, 2000 N. Santa Fe Ave., Vista, CA 92083
Hardship fund
The GPA Foundation Benevolence Fund is established to provide financial support to GPA stakeholders in times of significant need. The fund is supported through employee, individual, and community donations.
We accept donations throughout the year. Your contributions make a difference! If you would like to contribute to this important fund, please make a donation to the GPA Foundation and designate the donation to the GPA Benevolence Fund.
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