Castelar Annual Fund 2025–2026: Empower Every Dragon

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Castelar Dragons Foundation

LXCL:The Castelar Dragons Foundation fuels opportunities for our students to thrive. From arts and enrichment to field trips and community events, we bridge the gap between what schools have and what kids deserve. Every dollar you give directly impacts a child’s experience—help us create joy, access, and possibility for every Dragon.

Join the Castelar Dragons Foundation for a spooktacular Halloween Fest 2025 at Castelar Elementary School!<p fr-original-style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 12.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'; -webkit-text-stroke: #000000;" id="isPasted" style='margin: 0px 0px 12px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; font-width: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);'><span fr-original-style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; font-size: 12.00px; font-kerning: none;" style='font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; font-size: 12px; font-kerning: none; box-sizing: inherit;'>Get ready for a frightfully fun night at Castelar! Join us for a community celebration full of Halloween spirit &mdash; perfect for kids, families, and friends.<p fr-original-style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 12.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'; -webkit-text-stroke: #000000;" style='margin: 0px 0px 12px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; font-width: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);'><span fr-original-style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; font-size: 12.00px; font-kerning: none;" style='font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; font-size: 12px; font-kerning: none; box-sizing: inherit;'>👻 What to Expect:<ul fr-original-style="list-style-type: disc;" style="list-style-type: disc; box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 12.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'; -webkit-text-stroke: #000000;" style='margin: 0px 0px 12px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; font-width: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: inherit;'><span fr-original-style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; font-size: 12.00px; font-kerning: none;" style='font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; font-size: 12px; font-kerning: none; box-sizing: inherit;'>Creepy Maze &ndash; Brave your way through our student-designed haunted maze!</li><li fr-original-style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 12.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'; -webkit-text-stroke: #000000;" style='margin: 0px 0px 12px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; font-width: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: inherit;'><span fr-original-style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; font-size: 12.00px; font-kerning: none;" style='font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; font-size: 12px; font-kerning: none; box-sizing: inherit;'>Halloween Games &ndash; Play, win prizes, and have a ghoulishly good time.</li><li fr-original-style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 12.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'; -webkit-text-stroke: #000000;" style='margin: 0px 0px 12px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; font-width: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: inherit;'><span fr-original-style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; font-size: 12.00px; font-kerning: none;" style='font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; font-size: 12px; font-kerning: none; box-sizing: inherit;'>Costume Swap &ndash; Need a costume? Take one for a small donation! Have extras? Bring them to share!</li><li fr-original-style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 12.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'; -webkit-text-stroke: #000000;" style='margin: 0px 0px 12px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; font-width: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: inherit;'><span fr-original-style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; font-size: 12.00px; font-kerning: none;" style='font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; font-size: 12px; font-kerning: none; box-sizing: inherit;'>Castelar T-Shirts &ndash; Show your school spirit and grab your Castelar gear on-site.</li></ul><p fr-original-style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 12.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'; -webkit-text-stroke: #000000;" style='margin: 0px 0px 12px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; font-width: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);'><span fr-original-style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; font-size: 12.00px; font-kerning: none;" style='font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; font-size: 12px; font-kerning: none; box-sizing: inherit;'>🎟️ Admission:<p fr-original-style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 12.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'; -webkit-text-stroke: #000000;" style='margin: 0px 0px 12px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; font-width: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);'><span fr-original-style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; font-size: 12.00px; font-kerning: none;" style='font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; font-size: 12px; font-kerning: none; box-sizing: inherit;'>Free entry! Donations are welcome and help support Castelar student programs, field trips, and arts enrichment.<p fr-original-style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 12.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'; -webkit-text-stroke: #000000;" style='margin: 0px 0px 12px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; font-width: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);'><span fr-original-style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; font-size: 12.00px; font-kerning: none;" style='font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; font-size: 12px; font-kerning: none; box-sizing: inherit;'>💜 Your support keeps the magic alive!<p fr-original-style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 12.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'; -webkit-text-stroke: #000000;" style='margin: 0px 0px 12px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; font-width: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);'><span fr-original-style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; font-size: 12.00px; font-kerning: none;" style='font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; font-size: 12px; font-kerning: none; box-sizing: inherit;'>Every dollar raised goes directly back to our students.

Halloween Fest 2025

Welcome to our online fundraising auction. 📣 This artwork has been generously donated by renowned artist Gajin Fujita with all proceeds directly benefiting the students of Castelar Street Elementary in Chinatown, Los Angeles. By participating in our auction, you&#39;re not just acquiring this rare art piece; you&#39;re also making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve by supporting their music program, science field trips and more! Gajin Fujita is an artist who blends Japanese techniques and symbols with Western urban, pop culture to create visually contrasting masterpieces that transcend space and time.Born in 1972, Gajin Fujita is the son of Japanese parents &ndash; a fine art painter father and art conservator mother &ndash; who raised him and his brothers in Boyle Heights, a historic immigrant neighborhood just east of Downtown Los Angeles and the L.A. River. As a teenager, Fujita became fascinated with graffiti, joining the tagging crews KGB (Kidz Gone Bad) and KIIS (Kill to Succeed). Through graffiti, Fujita followed his own path towards fine art and received his BA from Otis College of Art &amp; Design, Los Angeles, and his MFA from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, where he found mentorship under art critic Dave Hickey. Reverence for Japanese art history and pride for his identity as an L.A. native assert equal importance in Fujita&rsquo;s work. Lauded by Christopher Knight of the Los Angeles Times as &ldquo;the most important 21st century iteration of graffiti&rsquo;s influence on art,&rdquo; Fujita&rsquo;s paintings incorporate graffiti language, traditional iconography drawn from Edo-period woodblock prints, and symbols of West Coast culture. Learn more at <a data-fr-linked="true" fr-original-style="" href="//www.lalouver.com/fujita" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">www.lalouver.com/fujita</a>&nbsp; Spread the word, rally your friends and family, and together, let&#39;s make this auction a success! 🚀 Thank you for your support, and happy bidding! Castelar Dragons Foundation

Castelar Gala Silent Auction

<p fr-original-style='margin:0px 0px 12px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:normal;font-width:normal;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-position:normal;font-variant-emoji:normal;font-feature-settings:normal;font-optical-sizing:auto;font-variation-settings:normal;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);width:100%;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);' style='margin:0px 0px 12px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:normal;font-width:normal;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-position:normal;font-variant-emoji:normal;font-feature-settings:normal;font-optical-sizing:auto;font-variation-settings:normal;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);width:100%;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);'><span fr-original-style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; font-size: 12.00px; font-kerning: none;" style='font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; font-size: 12px; font-kerning: none; box-sizing: inherit;'>CASTELAR DRAGONS GALA&nbsp;<p fr-original-style='margin:0px 0px 12px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:normal;font-width:normal;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-position:normal;font-variant-emoji:normal;font-feature-settings:normal;font-optical-sizing:auto;font-variation-settings:normal;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);width:100%;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);' style='margin:0px 0px 12px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:normal;font-width:normal;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-position:normal;font-variant-emoji:normal;font-feature-settings:normal;font-optical-sizing:auto;font-variation-settings:normal;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);width:100%;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);'><span fr-original-style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; font-size: 12.00px; font-kerning: none;" style='font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; font-size: 12px; font-kerning: none; box-sizing: inherit;'>A Gala for Alumni, Families &amp; Friends of Castelar<p fr-original-style='margin:0px 0px 12px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:normal;font-width:normal;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-position:normal;font-variant-emoji:normal;font-feature-settings:normal;font-optical-sizing:auto;font-variation-settings:normal;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);width:100%;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);' style='margin:0px 0px 12px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:normal;font-width:normal;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-position:normal;font-variant-emoji:normal;font-feature-settings:normal;font-optical-sizing:auto;font-variation-settings:normal;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);width:100%;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);'><span fr-original-style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; font-size: 12.00px; font-kerning: none;" style='font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; font-size: 12px; font-kerning: none; box-sizing: inherit;'>Featuring: Oscar Winner and Castelar Alum Ke Huy Quan | Live Performances | Food &amp; Drink<p fr-original-style='margin:0px 0px 12px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:normal;font-width:normal;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-position:normal;font-variant-emoji:normal;font-feature-settings:normal;font-optical-sizing:auto;font-variation-settings:normal;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);width:100%;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);' style='margin:0px 0px 12px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:normal;font-width:normal;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-position:normal;font-variant-emoji:normal;font-feature-settings:normal;font-optical-sizing:auto;font-variation-settings:normal;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);width:100%;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);'><span fr-original-style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; font-size: 12.00px; font-kerning: none;" style='font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; font-size: 12px; font-kerning: none; box-sizing: inherit;'>Join us for an intimate conversation with alum Ke Huy Quan moderated by Michelle Krusiec as we celebrate &ldquo; Castelar: Our Story.&rdquo; Reconnect with old friends, make new ones, and help us reach our fundraising goal of $75,000 for Castelar&rsquo;s future.&nbsp;<p fr-original-style='margin:0px 0px 12px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:normal;font-width:normal;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-position:normal;font-variant-emoji:normal;font-feature-settings:normal;font-optical-sizing:auto;font-variation-settings:normal;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);width:100%;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);' style='margin:0px 0px 12px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:normal;font-width:normal;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-position:normal;font-variant-emoji:normal;font-feature-settings:normal;font-optical-sizing:auto;font-variation-settings:normal;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);width:100%;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);'><span fr-original-style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; font-size: 12.00px; font-kerning: none;" style='font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; font-size: 12px; font-kerning: none; box-sizing: inherit;'>This event is to&nbsp;support the Castelar Dragons Foundation, funding:<p fr-original-style='margin:0px 0px 12px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:normal;font-width:normal;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-position:normal;font-variant-emoji:normal;font-feature-settings:normal;font-optical-sizing:auto;font-variation-settings:normal;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);width:100%;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);' style='margin:0px 0px 12px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:normal;font-width:normal;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-position:normal;font-variant-emoji:normal;font-feature-settings:normal;font-optical-sizing:auto;font-variation-settings:normal;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);width:100%;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);'><span fr-original-style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; font-size: 12.00px; font-kerning: none;" style='font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; font-size: 12px; font-kerning: none; box-sizing: inherit;'>&bull; Robust music education<p fr-original-style='margin:0px 0px 12px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:normal;font-width:normal;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-position:normal;font-variant-emoji:normal;font-feature-settings:normal;font-optical-sizing:auto;font-variation-settings:normal;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);width:100%;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);' style='margin:0px 0px 12px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:normal;font-width:normal;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-position:normal;font-variant-emoji:normal;font-feature-settings:normal;font-optical-sizing:auto;font-variation-settings:normal;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);width:100%;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);'><span fr-original-style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; font-size: 12.00px; font-kerning: none;" style='font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; font-size: 12px; font-kerning: none; box-sizing: inherit;'>&bull; Hands-on science field trips<p fr-original-style='margin:0px 0px 12px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:normal;font-width:normal;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-position:normal;font-variant-emoji:normal;font-feature-settings:normal;font-optical-sizing:auto;font-variation-settings:normal;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);width:100%;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);' style='margin:0px 0px 12px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:normal;font-width:normal;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-position:normal;font-variant-emoji:normal;font-feature-settings:normal;font-optical-sizing:auto;font-variation-settings:normal;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);width:100%;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);'><span fr-original-style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; font-size: 12.00px; font-kerning: none;" style='font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; font-size: 12px; font-kerning: none; box-sizing: inherit;'>&bull; Cultural enrichment programs<p fr-original-style='margin:0px 0px 12px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:normal;font-width:normal;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-position:normal;font-variant-emoji:normal;font-feature-settings:normal;font-optical-sizing:auto;font-variation-settings:normal;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);width:100%;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);' style='margin:0px 0px 12px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:normal;font-width:normal;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-position:normal;font-variant-emoji:normal;font-feature-settings:normal;font-optical-sizing:auto;font-variation-settings:normal;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);width:100%;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);'><span fr-original-style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; font-size: 12.00px; font-kerning: none;" style='font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; font-size: 12px; font-kerning: none; box-sizing: inherit;'>&hellip;and more for our next generation of Dragons.<p fr-original-style='margin:0px 0px 12px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:normal;font-width:normal;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-position:normal;font-variant-emoji:normal;font-feature-settings:normal;font-optical-sizing:auto;font-variation-settings:normal;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);width:100%;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);' style='margin:0px 0px 12px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:normal;font-width:normal;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-position:normal;font-variant-emoji:normal;font-feature-settings:normal;font-optical-sizing:auto;font-variation-settings:normal;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);width:100%;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);'><span fr-original-style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; font-size: 12.00px; font-kerning: none;" style='font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; font-size: 12px; font-kerning: none; box-sizing: inherit;'>Come celebrate the past&mdash;and invest in their future.

CASTELAR DRAGONS GALA

We are hosting a pop up table with shirts available to the public, as we provide information about Castelar and its needs.

CicLAvia 2024

<span fr-original-style="color: rgb(13, 13, 13); font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, &quot;Noto Sans&quot;, sans-serif, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Arial, &quot;Apple Color Emoji&quot;, &quot;Segoe UI Emoji&quot;, &quot;Segoe UI Symbol&quot;, &quot;Noto Color Emoji&quot;; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; display: inline !important; float: none;" style="color:rgb(13, 13, 13);font-family:Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, &quot;Noto Sans&quot;, sans-serif, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Arial, &quot;Apple Color Emoji&quot;, &quot;Segoe UI Emoji&quot;, &quot;Segoe UI Symbol&quot;, &quot;Noto Color Emoji&quot;;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;float:none;display:inline !important;box-sizing:inherit">Embark on an extraordinary journey of giving back at the Castelar Friends & Family Summer Mixer, held at the enchanting Peking Tavern. Nestled in downtown's beating heart, this event promises an afternoon of joy, unity, and unforgettable memories. But there's more to this celebration than just revelry. Our mission is urgent: we still need to raise $10,000 for the Castelar Music Program by the end of July. Every dollar counts towards nurturing the talents and dreams of Castelar students. So come, indulge in exquisite cuisine, sip on refreshing libations, and make a difference in the lives of our future musical maestros.

Castelar Alumni, Family, & Friends Summer Mixer

Summer Mixer 2024 Silent Auction All items available for pickup at event . Shipping costs not included.  If payment and contact info not verified, all unclaimed prizes will be forfeited after 24 hours.

Summer Mixer 2024 Silent Auction

Castelar Annual Fund 2025&ndash;2026: Empower Every Dragon 🐉 Castelar families, friends, and community members&mdash;today we&rsquo;re asking for your support to sustain the experiential learning programs that make our school extraordinary. To continue these programs for the 2025&ndash;26&nbsp;school year, we must raise $150,000 by August 1, 2026. These funds directly support the hands-on enrichment opportunities our students experience every week, including: &bull; 🎵 Education Through Music&ndash;LA (weekly TK&ndash;8 music instruction)&bull; 🐝 School-wide Spelling Bee&bull; 🌱 School Garden&bull; 📘 Yearbook&bull; 🌊 5th Grade Science Field Trip&bull; And other programs that support the whole child Our music program alone costs approximately $128 per student for the entire year, providing consistent instruction and after-school opportunities at a fraction of private lesson costs. Every gift&mdash;at any level&mdash;makes a meaningful difference. Participation is optional, and donations never affect a student&rsquo;s access to programs. Together, we can ensure every Dragon continues to learn, grow, and thrive. 💙

Castelar Annual Fund 2025–2026: Empower Every Dragon 🐉Castelar families, friends, and community members—today we’re asking for your support to sustain the experiential learning programs that make our school extraordinary.To continue these programs for the 2025–26 school year, we must raise $150,000 by August 1, 2026. These funds directly support the hands-on enrichment opportunities our students experience every week, including:• 🎵 Education Through Music–LA (weekly TK–8 music instruction)• 🐝 School-wide Spelling Bee• 🌱 School Garden• 📘 Yearbook• 🌊 5th Grade Science Field Trip• And other programs that support the whole childOur music program alone costs approximately $128 per student for the entire year, providing consistent instruction and after-school opportunities at a fraction of private lesson costs.Every gift—at any level—makes a meaningful difference. Participation is optional, and donations never affect a student’s access to programs.Together, we can ensure every Dragon continues to learn, grow, and thrive. 💙

Support Castelar&rsquo;s 5th Grade Science Trip to Catalina Island!&nbsp;5th graders at Castelar Elementary need your help to discover science beyond the classroom walls. Each year, our 5th grade class traditionally goes on a science field trip to Catalina Island near the end of the school year.&nbsp; This unforgettable experience is &nbsp;a fun and educational bonding trip that celebrates their hard work and helps them explore science in action before heading off to middle school. This trip is only made possible through generous supporters like you.&nbsp; &nbsp;By contributing to our Science Field Trip Fund, you empower curious minds with hands-on learning experiences that:<ul fr-original-style="box-sizing: inherit; max-width: 100%; color: rgb(14, 55, 93); caret-color: rgb(14, 55, 93); font-family: Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0.25px; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; text-decoration-thickness: auto; text-decoration-style: solid;" style="box-sizing: inherit; max-width: 100%; color: rgb(14, 55, 93); caret-color: rgb(14, 55, 93); font-family: Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0.25px; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; text-decoration-thickness: auto; text-decoration-style: solid;"><li fr-original-style="box-sizing: inherit; max-width: 100%; color: inherit !important;" style="box-sizing: inherit; max-width: 100%; color: inherit !important;">🌎 Enhance their understanding of the world</li><li fr-original-style="box-sizing: inherit; max-width: 100%; color: inherit !important;" style="box-sizing: inherit; max-width: 100%; color: inherit !important;">🔬 Fuel their curiosity with practical experiences</li></ul>Your support helps remove cost barriers, ensuring every student has the opportunity to learn, explore, and make lasting memories with their classmates&mdash;many of whom will soon go their separate ways to different middle schools. Join our community of supporters and help us invest in education that empowers future innovators. Together, we can make sure every Dragon gets the chance to soar! 🐉💙

Support Castelar’s 5th Grade Science Trip to Catalina Island! 5th graders at Castelar Elementary need your help to discover science beyond the classroom walls. Each year, our 5th grade class traditionally goes on a science field trip to Catalina Island near the end of the school year. This unforgettable experience is a fun and educational bonding trip that celebrates their hard work and helps them explore science in action before heading off to middle school.This trip is only made possible through generous supporters like you. By contributing to our Science Field Trip Fund, you empower curious minds with hands-on learning experiences that:🌎 Enhance their understanding of the world🔬 Fuel their curiosity with practical experiencesYour support helps remove cost barriers, ensuring every student has the opportunity to learn, explore, and make lasting memories with their classmates—many of whom will soon go their separate ways to different middle schools.Join our community of supporters and help us invest in education that empowers future innovators. Together, we can make sure every Dragon gets the chance to soar! 🐉💙

5th Grade Catalina Science Field Trip 2027

Welcome to the Castelar Dragons Foundation Shop&nbsp;🐉 Every purchase supports students at Castelar Elementary by helping fund classroom supplies, arts and enrichment programs, student activities, and school events that bring our families and community together. Show your Dragon pride while giving back to our school community 🎒 Every purchase helps create more opportunities and memorable experiences for our students. Thank you for supporting the Castelar Dragons Foundation and helping our Dragons thrive!

Welcome to the Castelar Dragons Foundation Shop 🐉Every purchase supports students at Castelar Elementary by helping fund classroom supplies, arts and enrichment programs, student activities, and school events that bring our families and community together.Show your Dragon pride while giving back to our school community 🎒 Every purchase helps create more opportunities and memorable experiences for our students.Thank you for supporting the Castelar Dragons Foundation and helping our Dragons thrive!

Castelar Dragons Foundation

Castelar Dragons Foundation

Past events

Past events

Halloween Fest 2025

Castelar Gala Silent Auction

CASTELAR DRAGONS GALA

CicLAvia 2024

Castelar Alumni, Family, & Friends Summer Mixer

Summer Mixer 2024 Silent Auction

More ways to support us

Castelar Annual Fund 2025–2026: Empower Every Dragon

$7,050 of $150,000 goal

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5th Grade Catalina Science Field Trip 2027

$1,980 of $45,000 goal

Donate today

Castelar Dragons Foundation Shop

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