Friends of Serrania (FOS) is a 501(c)3 California non-profit organization that was founded in 1997. The board of directors for this corporation is comprised entirely of volunteer parents and staff and its sole purpose is to raise money for the school. The current board has 13 members and is lead by:

• Pam Tronson - Chairman


• Maria Womack - Treasurer


• Michelle Mayer - Secretary

The non-executive members for 07/08 include: Beth Fink (4th grade parent), Kim Flanagin (4th & 5th grade parent), Lauri Aud (2nd grade parent), Shellee Sawyer (K & 5th grade parent), Jenny Warren (1st grade parent), Lynn Wasserman(5th grade parent), Lorri Bohn(4th grade parent) and Cathryn Tharpe (K & 1st grade parent).
Administration positions include Vivian Cordoba & Marcia Koff (shared position), Carol Bonelli (1st grade teacher), Sibyl Sperber (5th grade teacher) & Robin Johnson (aid).
Elections for the new board take place in September. Please feel free to contact us with any questions or comments at fos@serraniaavenue.org

Although our standard curriculum at Serrania is strong because of our outstanding teaching and support staff, we believe that it is necessary to provide more than the basics for all of our students. The following are Serrania’s primary annual fundraisers that are hosted by the PTA, FOS or both:

We are all aware of what it costs for pre-school and daycare prior to when our children arrive at kindergarten. And we are all aware of the cost of private schools. It is certainly a relief to not have to come out of pocket for these expenses. The taxes we pay cover the basics, yet what is an enriched education for our children worth? Starting in September, we ask each family to make a financial contribution to the General Appeal. Our goal is to have every family participate, at what ever level they can. Contact us at generalappeal@serraniaavenue.org.

Advertising banners that hang on our fence are available for purchase throughout the year to local businesses. Contact us at banners@serraniaavenue.org

This is an incredible adults only evening held this year at the Hilton Hotel in Woodland Hills. It is a great opportunity to meet new couples or just to hang out with those you already know. And the Silent Auction is always packed full of many great items, usually at bargain prices, just in time for holiday shopping. Contact us at ddsa@serraniaavenue.org

Students collect pledges from family and friends based on how many laps they can do around our track in a specific amount of time. Event day is a lot of fun and all the money that is raised goes towards the funding of our PE program. Contact us at walkathon@serraniaavenue.org

This is a wonderful family event with attractions, game booths, good old home style cooking and local entertainment. There is always a raffle with great prizes and themed baskets to win. Contact us at funfair@serraniaavenue.org

The decision on how to spend the money raised through the school year is done based on a school wide survey that is sent out to the parents in June. There is an Allocation Meeting that takes place at the end of the year where we review the information received from our Serrania families and teachers and decide on the placement of the funds. Over $90,000.00 was raised in the 06/07 school year and was allocated to the following programs for 07/08:

• PE program


• Computer teacher and program


• Choral Music Instruction


• Drama or Instrumental Music


• Reading Intervention for children in grades K through 5


• Classroom aides


• School beautification


• Office support