Community
After we experienced a fire at site #1 in the middle of the night on December 4th, 2007,
our community pulled together in the most amazing ways to help us begin the long rebuilding
process. Just a few of our personal heroes are listed here, though there are so many more
who have donated their time and materials. Thank you all so very much.
Tom Albanese with Central Concrete has supplied us with paving
for our Los Gatos Boulevard site as well as additional monetary donations.
Alison Ball of Intuit was able to provide us
with a new copy of our accounting software so we can get back to business.
Raymond at Taishan Sports Equipment
in Burlingame has donated the first roll, and offered us an outstanding price on
additional artificial turf needed for
revamping the playground at site #2, and will extend the same discounted pricing
for a play area at
site #1 as we rebuild. Raymond tells us that his wife has been a teacher for many years
and their hearts go out to all the students, staff and families who have been affected
by losing site #1. Thank you Raymond!
Bob Curl of S&G Carpet in San Jose has offered us a significant
discount on carpet and flooring for the infant room at site #2.
Home Depot at Hillsdale in San Jose
donated three microwaves.
Ace Hardware on Los Gatos Bouelvard gave us
Christmas decorations for our campuses and miscellaneous maintenance supplies.
Ken Waters of Waters Moving & Storage
in Martinez, California provided 24 much appreciated
new classroom chairs.
Skip Eastman of TriDigital Consulting
in Sacramento, California has kindly volunteered his
services for computer consulting and technical requirements needed to get our administrative
offices back up and running.
Wells Fargo at King's Court Center in Los Gatos donated
new deposit supplies and is hosting the Peppertree School Fire Fund. If you would like to
give to the Fire Fund, please visit the Wells Fargo bank at King's Court Center, located
at the corner of Los Gatos Boulevard and Blossom Hill Road to make a donation.
The Los Gatos School District Home and Club Presidents, specifically Catherine Briggs and Donna
McCurrie, were pivotal in redirecting funds to the Peppertree School Fire Fund.
And a huge THANK YOU to everyone who has already contributed to the Peppertree School Fire Fund,
and to those of you who supported the Peppertree School Christmas Tree fundraiser. The proceeds
from the fundraiser and from the Fire Fund all go directly to the rebuilding effort that we now face.
Historical News
Through a fantastic effort of our community,
staff and Peppertree families, we were thrilled to celebrate the Grand Re-Opening of our original Peppertree site at Los Gatos-Almaden and National on June 12, 2009!
More About Our Community
As you all know, there is so much going on in the world right now.
Expanding children's knowledge of the world is important and what better place to
start than their home, school, and immediate community. We believe that children
develop a greater sense of confidence and security when they are aware of and are
familiar with their surroundings. Peppertree provides many resources and opportunities for
increased family involvement, which enhances the sense of security and support in
the students: the sense that family, school and community are working together as
a team for their benefit.
Referring families to community entities that can assist them when needed is one
example of bringing the community into the school to benefit our students. We also
look for ways that our students can get involved with community activities and projects
outside the school. As we attend/participate in community functions such as planting
trees for the Los Gatos Arbor Day Celebration, and working with the Parks & Rec.
department on projects like cleaning up the Los Gatos creek trail, the children feel
that they are a part of something greater and that they are contributing toward the
well being of their community.
Some Examples of our Community Involvement:
Fire Station Visit from Shannon Road Fire Fighters
Cedar Creek Alzheimers Center
Spring Clean-up and Gardening Day
Community Yard Sale
Santa Clara County Children's Shelter: Staff Appreciation
Pumpkin Patch Fundraiser
Christmas Tree Lot
Los Gatos Children's Holiday Parade
Holiday Caroling @ King's Court Shopping Center
Arbor Day Celebration in Los Gatos (Planting trees)
   
   
   
Latest News
SUMMER CAMP
Begins June 8th. Exciting weekly themes and field trips!
UPCOMING SCHOOL CLOSURES
September 1st - Labor Day
FALL SEMESTER
Schoolage program begins as-per-district; Preschool begins August 25th. Register now to reserve your spot!
CELEBRATING 50 YEARS!!
This year, the Cottage House, our original Peppertree site at 16035 Los Gatos-Almaden Rd, is honored to celebrate 50 years of educational and childcare services to it's Los Gatos and surrounding communities!!
COMMUNITY
Find out how our community came together to help us rebuild!
CALENDAR
Look for upcoming school events and holidays
TESTIMONIALS
"I am thrilled
that the boys' first experience with school is one that they love. Peppertree
has been pivotal in their social and educational development."
Amy
mom of 3-year-old twin boys