Falcon Fund
Falcon Fund is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to enriching and enhancing the educational experience of every student at Vista Grande Elementary School. In partnership with parents, educators, Site Council, and the community, Falcon Fund supports essential programs that are not fully funded by the state. For the 2026–2027 school year, Falcon Fund aims to fully or partially fund:
Classroom Paraeducator Support
Every classroom receives 9.5 hours of paraeducator support each week. Paraeducators work alongside teachers to provide whole-class, small-group, and individualized instruction.
Every classroom receives 9.5 hours of paraeducator support each week. Paraeducators work alongside teachers to provide whole-class, small-group, and individualized instruction.
School Support Administrator (TSA Admin)
Provides leadership and support for students, staff, and families, coordinates school-wide initiatives, and assists with school administration.
Provides leadership and support for students, staff, and families, coordinates school-wide initiatives, and assists with school administration.
Reading/Math Intervention & English Language Development (ELD)
Provides targeted, small-group instruction to strengthen literacy, math, and English language skills and help students achieve grade-level success.
Provides targeted, small-group instruction to strengthen literacy, math, and English language skills and help students achieve grade-level success.
STEM Education
Provides hands-on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics instruction for every TK–5 student.
Provides hands-on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics instruction for every TK–5 student.
4th & 5th Grade Instructional Assistants
Support Falcon Time, allowing students to learn with their grade-level peers instead of in combination classes while reducing ELA, math, and Falcon Time class sizes from 31 to 26 students.
Support Falcon Time, allowing students to learn with their grade-level peers instead of in combination classes while reducing ELA, math, and Falcon Time class sizes from 31 to 26 students.
Extended Library Hours
Gives students additional opportunities to read, check out books, and explore learning resources.
Gives students additional opportunities to read, check out books, and explore learning resources.
Teacher Collaboration Days
Provides teachers dedicated time to collaborate, share best practices, and strengthen instruction.
Provides teachers dedicated time to collaborate, share best practices, and strengthen instruction.
Assessment Days
Allows teachers to conduct one-on-one student assessments that guide instruction and monitor progress.
Allows teachers to conduct one-on-one student assessments that guide instruction and monitor progress.
Extended Rainbow Room Hours
Provides early intervention for students who need additional support developing social skills, building confidence, and successfully adjusting to school.
Provides early intervention for students who need additional support developing social skills, building confidence, and successfully adjusting to school.
TK/K Physical Education
Provides dedicated PE instruction for all Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten students.
Provides dedicated PE instruction for all Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten students.
Guided Recess & Recess Equipment
Supports structured games and activities led by our PE teacher while providing equipment that encourages active, positive play.
Supports structured games and activities led by our PE teacher while providing equipment that encourages active, positive play.
How Falcon Fund Raises Money
How Falcon Fund Raises Money![]()
How Falcon Fund Raises Money
The generosity of Vista Grande families and our community makes these programs possible. Falcon Fund raises money in two primary ways:
Family Donations
Families can donate during Fall Registration or anytime through the Vista Grande Store. Donations are tax-deductible (Tax ID #94-3043319), and many employers offer corporate matching, doubling the impact of your gift. Family donations provide approximately half of Falcon Fund's annual revenue.
Families can donate during Fall Registration or anytime through the Vista Grande Store. Donations are tax-deductible (Tax ID #94-3043319), and many employers offer corporate matching, doubling the impact of your gift. Family donations provide approximately half of Falcon Fund's annual revenue.
Community Fundraisers
The remaining funds come from community events throughout the year, including:
The remaining funds come from community events throughout the year, including:
- Turkey Trot
- VG Auction
- Camp VG
- Dine & Donate Restaurant Nights
Thank you for supporting Falcon Fund and helping provide exceptional opportunities for every Vista Grande student.
CORPORATE MATCHing
CORPORATE MATCHing![]()
CORPORATE MATCHing
Corporate Gift matching is a program where companies match donations made by their employers to non-profit, 501(c)3 organization. Vista Grande Falcon Fund is a nonprofit organization.
Many companies encourage charitable giving and matching may be part of your employee benefits. If you have made a donation to Falcon Fund, your company may match your donation to Falcon Fund dollar-for-dollar. If everyone who is eligible for matching requested one from his or her employer, Falcon Fund would be able to receive over $50,000 in free money from corporate matching this year.
If you have any questions or would like to know if your company matches, please do not hesitate to contact:
SRVEF Matching Information: http://srvef.org/matching-gifts/
2026-2027 FALCON FUND BOARD MEETINGs
2026-2027 FALCON FUND BOARD MEETINGs ![]()
2026-2027 FALCON FUND BOARD MEETINGs
All families are welcome to attend Board Meetings
Location: Vista Grande Library
Time: 6:30-8:00 PM
Meeting dates are as follows but are subject to change:
| September 16 |
| November 4 |
| January 13 |
| February 10 |
| March 10 |
| April 14 |
| May 12 |
2026-2027 Board Members
2026-2027 Board Members ![]()
2026-2027 Board Members
| President | Sandra Kim |
| Vice President | Megan Johnson |
| Secretary |
Ashley Susterka & Sheena Gardner
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| Treasurer | Rachel Toby |
| Financial Secretary | Aquasia Laury |
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Communications
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Kelli Taylor & Kelly Wahlstrom
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| Matching Funds & Communications | Megan Moffat |
| Auditor | Amos Shi |
| Dine & Donate | Kelli Taylor |
| Registration | Kelly Kwon |
| PTA Liaison | Kristine Duffield |
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Auction Co-Chairs
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Leah Paul, Brittney Elko, & Kristine Duffield
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| Turkey Trot Co-Chairs |
Bryanna Firzpatrick & Amanda Caruso
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| Camp VG Co-Chairs |
Ariel Frank & Lucy Jacobs
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| Staff Liaison | Austin Glimme |
| Principal | Osi Juergens |
Falcon Fund is an affiliate of the San Ramon Valley Education Foundation
Falcon Fund is an affiliate of the San Ramon Valley Education Foundation![]()
Falcon Fund is an affiliate of the San Ramon Valley Education Foundation
