FRIENDS OF SILVER GATE
School is great at Silver Gate—and Friends of Silver Gate helps keep it that way.
FSG Meetings are the first Wednesday of every month at 6pm in the Library. All are welcome!
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To ensure every student at Silver Gate has access to exceptional education, enrichment programs, and community support.
Friends of Silver Gate (FSG) is a non-profit parent foundation dedicated to enhancing the educational experience at Silver Gate Elementary. We raise funds, organize events, and bring together volunteers to support programs and opportunities that state funding alone can’t provide.
If you have a child at Silver Gate, you’re already part of FSG—no membership dues, just a shared commitment to our school’s success.
- Fund classroom technology, art, music, and library programs
- Organize community events like the Gator Run, Harvest Fest, and Parents Night Out
- Provide resources for campus improvements and student enrichment
- Bring together parents, teachers, and local businesses to support our school
Our Mission
What We Do
Why We're Here
State funding covers the basics, but it’s not enough to provide the enhanced curriculum and enriching experiences our students deserve. FSG bridges that gap so Silver Gate remains a place where every child can learn, grow, and thrive.
How to Get Involved
- Volunteer: Whether it’s a few hours at an event or serving on a committee, your time makes a difference.
- Donate: Every dollar helps fund programs and opportunities for our students.
- Attend Events: Show your support, have fun, and connect with other Gator families.
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VIEW VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
2025-2026 MEETING DATES:
8/27 6PM : Harvest Festival Volunteer Info Session (Virtual)
9/3 6:30PM: FSG Meeting (Library)**
10/1 6pm: FSG Meeting (Library)
11/5 6pm: FSG Meeting (Library)
12/3 6pm: FSG Meeting (Virtual)
2/4 6pm: FSG Meeting (Library)
3/4 6pm: FSG Meeting (Library)
4/8 6pm: FSG Meeting (Virtual)
5/6 6pm: FSG Meeting (Library)
FIRST WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH AT 6PM
FSG MEETINGS
Jillian Early
MEET THE 2025-2026 BOARD
FSG President
president@friendsofsilvergate.org
Jenny Blaylock
FSG Vice President
info@friendsofsilvergate.org
Matthew Bigelow
FSG Treasurer
treasurer@friendsofsilvergate.org
Elise Plutt
FSG Secretary
secretary@friendsofsilvergate.org
Kirsten Senescall
General Board Member
Carly Kennedy
General Board Member
Jennifer Breetz
General Board Member
All families are welcome. There is no membership fee. Attend our monthly meetings and events, join our team, or lend a helping hand.
JOIN US!
Monthly Meetings: First Wednesday of the month at 6pm
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I join FSG?
There’s no membership required—if you have a student at Silver Gate, you’re already part of FSG! Meetings are the first Wednesday of each month at 6pm. Event details and volunteer opportunities can be found on Konstella.
Want to help with a specific event or committee? Contact the lead or board and we’ll get you connected!
Why do we have FSG?
Silver Gate receives funding from the State of California, but it’s not enough to cover the exceptional classroom instruction and enriching programs our students enjoy. FSG helps bridge that gap by raising the funds needed to support the enhanced curriculum, activities, and opportunities that make Silver Gate such a special place to learn and grow
Who can I talk to if I have an idea for a school event?
Each FSG monthly meeting has an opportunity to raise new business. Please feel free to reach out to the FSG President (president@friendsofsilvergate.org) or another board member if you’d like to connect before the meeting.
Where do my donations go?
As a 501(c)3 tax exempt corporation, Friends of Silver Gate is committed to allocating funds raised toward the enrichment experiences, programs, and resources needed to maintain and build on the excellent experience at Silver Gate Elementary, for current students and those to come. Current year budget can be found here and questions can be directed to: treasurer@friendsofsilvergate.org
All donations to FSG are tax deductible.
Is FSG a PTA?
FSG is not a PTA. PTAs are national organizations with membership dues, while FSG is a local, independent non-profit foundation focused solely on supporting Silver Gate. Every parent or guardian here is automatically part of FSG—no dues required.
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