Friends of Short Avenue, A Parent Volunteer Led Booster Club
Welcome to the Short Avenue community! By joining our school, you're already a member of Friends of Short Avenue (FoSA), our parent-led, volunteer-run nonprofit organization and the school's official booster club.
FoSA is a 501(c)(3) organization and a critical funding partner to Short Avenue Elementary. We work alongside our incredible teachers, staff, and administration to provide the resources that help make Short Avenue the gem of the Westside that so many families know and love.
One of the most important ways FoSA supports our students is by funding teacher aides, creating smaller student-to-adult ratios throughout our classrooms. More adults in the classroom means more individualized attention, more opportunities for small-group learning, stronger academic support, and more meaningful relationships with the caring adults who help our children learn and grow. It allows teachers to spend more time teaching while ensuring every student gets the support they need to succeed.
This level of classroom support is not fully funded by the district—it exists because our community makes it a priority.
Short Avenue's reputation for excellence didn't happen overnight. It has been built over decades through the dedication of teachers, administration, and generations of families who have invested their time, talents, and resources into making our school stronger. FoSA is proud to continue that tradition by funding critical programs, enriching student experiences, supporting our educators, and building a vibrant school community.
Beyond fundraising, FoSA brings families together through volunteer opportunities, community events, cultural celebrations, restaurant nights, and beloved school traditions like Fall Festival and Dolphin Derby. We believe that when families are connected, schools become stronger and children thrive.
FoSA is led entirely by parent volunteers, and every family is invited to be part of our village. Whether you volunteer your time, attend an event, or contribute to our various campaigns, your involvement has a direct impact on every student at Short Avenue.
Together, we're ensuring that Short Avenue remains a place where every child is known, supported, challenged, and inspired.