Volume 9 Issue 4 | November 2025


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This Month’s Highlights:


  • Annual Giving Drive
  • Expenditures & Grants
  • Club Mentorship Program
  • Inside Leigh

Annual Giving Drive

Help Us Reach Our Giving Drive Goal

Thank you to everyone who has contributed to our Annual Giving Drive!


Annual Giving Drive Update:

  • Donations: $20,706 / $30,000 goal
  • Corporate Matching: $8,752 / $10,000 goal


This is our primary fundraiser for 2025–26, and every dollar directly supports the Leigh High School community. Please consider giving today — your support truly makes a difference!


View how HSC donations were spent in previous years.

Company Donation Matching + Stock Donations

Did you know? Nearly 25% of donations come from company matching. Please check if your employer offers a matching program to double your impact. Use the Employer Matching Program button below to get started.


Need a receipt? Contact corresponding_sec@leighhsc.org, treasurer@leighhsc.org.

You can also donate by check. Make checks payable to Leigh Home & School Club and mail to: Leigh Home & School Club, 5210 Leigh Ave, San Jose, CA 95124


Any questions, contact Pam Reynolds, Leigh HSC Treasurer, at treasurer@leighhsc.org.

Leigh High School Home and School Club is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Tax ID # is 77-0199809. All donations are tax-deductible.

Expenditure & Grants

The following programs and activities were funded:

Category

Detail

Amount

Principal Fund

Blue Ribbon Shirts

$2221

Insurance

Annual fees

$730

The following grants were approved at the October meeting:

Teacher/Class Requested

Description

Amount

Veronica Castillo | SAI English / Special Education

Color printer and ink to create visual learning materials that support diverse student needs.

$425

Luciana Rossi | English

Purchase of 35 Maus II copies to ensure each English 2 student has their own book.

$278

Denise Shenefiel | Math IM3

Hands-on learning materials and storage bins for classroom activities.

$250

Join Our New Club Mentorship Program!

A new Club Mentorship Program is launched to help student club presidents — from STEM and Healthcare to Taekwondo and Lego — in building leadership and technical skills.


We’re seeking parents and community members with experience in areas such as:


  • Air & Space
  • Architecture / Civil & Mechanical Engineering (Bridge Design & Structures)
  • Astronomy
  • Biomedical Engineering / Bioengineering / Biochemistry
  • Lego
  • Mahjong (Hong Kong Style)
  • Physics / Applied Engineering
  • Psychology / Neurodiversity / Mental Health
  • Taekwondo


Your time and expertise can make a real impact. Mentorship is flexible, with brief monthly check-ins — in person or online.

Inside Leigh

Highlights from Principal Steingart


  • Update: Homecoming was a great success!
  • Reminder: November marks the final home football game.
  • Support: Leigh offers strong support through counselors, vice principals, and teachers — please encourage your student to reach out if they need assistance.

Highlights from Teacher Representative, Ms. Smiley


  • Thank you: Big thanks to HSC for providing t-shirts and tumblers!
  • Reminder: The 12-week grading period ends this Friday.
  • Deadline: Letters of recommendation are due 11/1.
  • Announcement: Senior Salutations are now available for purchase in the yearbook — deadline 12/12.

Highlights from Associated Student Body (ASB), Erica L


  • Homecoming Rally (10/8): A fun night of games, cheer and dance performances, and the lip sync contest—seniors took the win!
  • Homecoming Game & Court (10/9): Ten seniors were honored on the field, escorted by family, and celebrated under the lights.
  • Homecoming Dance (10/10): One of our best yet—900+ tickets sold! Students enjoyed food trucks, a DJ, games, and desserts.
  • Garba Celebration (9/27): A joint event with Prospect, Westmont, and Branham—550+ attendees enjoyed dancing, Indian food, and crafts.
  • Halloween Hallways: Leadership students were busy decorating last week.
  • Red Ribbon Week: Last week we promoted healthy choices with posters, bracelets, and a ribbon chain celebrating a drug-free lifestyle.



Stay connected with ASB and student happenings on campus:


Save the Date

Our next Home & School Club meeting will be on Nov 17, 2025 at 7 p.m. We will focus on gratitude, and also look ahead to the needs of the 2026/2027 HSC Board and Committees. We have key vacancies next year that we must fill to continue the great work of the HSC. Curious about how you can get involved? We'd love to see you at this meeting.


Minutes from past meetings and dates of upcoming meetings can be found on the HSC website.

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Leigh High School Home and School Club is an all volunteer 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Tax ID # is 77-0199809. All donations are tax-deductible.