WHAT WE DO

We provide vital programs and support to the students of Mt. Washington Elementary School and the greater Mt. Washington community. 

Through our annual auction and other fundraising efforts, we have made possible:

  • After-School Programs: Chess Club, Robotics, Coding and more
  • Curriculum support: New computers and teaching aide for computer lab, Master Chorale
  • Campus beautification: New benches, new school sign and murals
  • Outdoor learning: EnrichLA Garden Program, new outdoor science//creative space project
  • Upgrades to the Jack and Denny Smith Library & Community Center (MPR) and other community spaces

We engage and enrich our community through various programs and events, including: 

  • Community clean-up days
  • Farm Fresh To You produce box program
  • Green Team recycling program
  • Rummage Sales

WHAT YOU CAN DO

Participate! Shop with our local sponsors, attend our annual auction, donate, drop off recycling with the Green Team on Monday mornings or buy a produce box to help fund the School Garden. But, most importantly, BECOME AN FOMWS MEMBER and join in the fun and rewarding work of supporting our children and galvanizing our community. 

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Marmion Way Community Cleanup - 1/27
Marmion Way Community Cleanup - 1/27

Join FOMWS, The Arroyo Seco Neighborhood Council and Councilman Gil Cedillo's office on January 27 for a community clean-up along Marmion Way (near Southwest Museum Gold Line station).

Save the Date: 13th Annual FOMWS Auction & Soiree - May 4, 2018
Save the Date: 13th Annual FOMWS Auction & Soiree - May 4, 2018

Join FOMWS for the 13th Annual Auction. This year, the auction is moving to a fantastic new location, York Manor. It's going to be a roaring 20's party complete with live jazz and a speak easy. Stay tuned for more details.

After-School Clubs Are Back
After-School Clubs Are Back
Gardening Committee's new partnership with Enrich LA
Gardening Committee's new partnership with Enrich LA
Buy a CSA box from FarmFreshToYou.com. 10% goes back to Mt. Washington Elementary School!
Buy a CSA box from FarmFreshToYou.com. 10% goes back to Mt. Washington Elementary School!

Sign up at http://www.farmfreshtoyou.com and get organic produce delivered directly to your door. Customize your box to include what you like and how often. Use the promo code "FOMWS" when creating the account. 10% will go back to our school and help fund the school garden program at the public elementary school in Mt. Washington. Share with your friends! The box may be available in other areas as well. (If you are already a customer of farm fresh, add the promo code by calling them at 1.800.796.6009. 

June General Membership Meeting
June General Membership Meeting
Online Auction - Bid on More Items and Support our School!
Online Auction - Bid on More Items and Support our School!

There are some great unsold items from the auction that are still available for sale!!.  Go to http://bit.ly/bid-more to view our online auction and bid generously.  

 

KIDS NIGHT OUT! Childcare Options at the Night of the Auction This Friday!
KIDS NIGHT OUT! Childcare Options at the Night of the Auction This Friday!
Help us get new outdoor benches for our school!
Help us get new outdoor benches for our school!

This year come to the auction and fund NEW School Playground BENCHES. The kids are already excited at this notion.  “You mean I’ll be able to sit down whenever I want even if I’m wearing shorts?”  Yup.

Memorial for Pat Griffith in Community Center (MPR)
Memorial for Pat Griffith in Community Center (MPR)