Issue: October 5, 2016

 
Key Dates, Events and Meetings for October  
 
  • 10/10 & 10/11: Student Free Day - No School
  • 10/13: School Site Council Meeting, 3:30pm
  • 10/13: PTA Board Meeting, 6:30pm
  • 10/14: Progress Reports
  • 10/7-10/24: Pumpkins for Pelican
  • 10/17-10/21: Fall Book Fair
  • 10/20: Great Shake Out Drill, 10:20am
  • 10/20: Book Fair Family Night, 5pm
  • 10/20: PTA Association Meeting, 6pm
  • 10/20: 5th Grade Fundraiser
  • 10/21: Reflections Due;
    Reception 11/3: 6pm
  • 10/24-10/28: Red Ribbon Week
  • 10/28: Carnival, 4pm
  • 10/31: Costume Parade, 9am
  • 11/3: Photo Makeup
 
See Full Calendar on Anza's Google Calendar  
 
   

October is Bullying Prevention & Awareness Month!
Students will be taking part in several opportunities to gain awareness of what bullying is (and isn't), and what to do when they see it.
 
"Stop, Walk, and Talk"
Classroom lessons
Student Survey (grades 3-5)


Mix-It-Up at Lunch day October 25th
Bully Prevention Assembly
PARENTS of 3rd through 5th grade:
Please take the brief Parent Survey for Bullying Awareness Month. The purpose of the survey is to gain awareness of parent's perceptions of the climate at Anza. Thank you in advance for giving your time!
Start now
(takes less then 5 minutes.)
 
    
National PTA Reflections 2016-17
THEME: What's Your Story
Please contact PTA Volunteer Reflections co-chairs  
Prajakta Misaalat or Amrita Bhattacharya .  
Get the Details > Due October 21st, 9am in Reflection Box in the Office  
 
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BOOK FAIR NEEDS YOUR HELP
CLICK TO DOWNLOAD AND PRINT. PLEASE RETURN TO ANZA OFFICE. THANKS!
 
2016 Anza PTA Pledge & Membership Drive
Week #3 Pledge & Membership Drive Update -  ONLY 3 DAYS LEFT!

Great work again this past week!  We are now at 48% of our target with $33,450 pledged so far! Room 29 is still in the lead w/ 57% participation. Room 4 surged into 2nd place at 46% and Rooms 11 and 7 have each passed the 40% mark as well.  Memberships are up to 355 and that puts us at 56% of our goal. We really need everyone's help for a strong finish to our Pledge and Membership Drive!  The last day to turn in Pledges and Memberships to classrooms is Friday, 10/7 and we will also be accepting online pledges via 
PayPal all day on 10/7.



This year we are combining the Pledge Drive (formerly known as Direct Donation) and Membership Drive so that we can make it easier on everyone by requiring a single form and allowing people to write a single check.  It is a slightly different form from last year so please read carefully and reach out to PTA Volunteer Pledge and Membership Chair, Keith Herbers at anzadirectdonation@gmail.com if you have any questions at all. 
News You Can Use
  • Important Safety Bulletin: Walking to and from school
  • TUSD has issued new medical authorization forms. Please read if your child needs medication on campus.
  • California Dept. of Education: Zika Virus Information and Mitigation Checklist.
  • Important News for 3rd Grade Parents: Universal GATE Testing Information -
  • NEW Meal Program for School Lunch (replacing My School Bucks) Titan: Sign Up
  • Torrance Police Department helping educate on Coyotes in our City. Learn More and Watch the Video

  
Anza Fundraising
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    • Benefit
      Download the Benefit app and set it up to earn for Anza Elementary, then share with your friends!

      Because when Anza signs up   50 new Benefit Mobile App users between Sept. 7 - Nov. 7 and they make at least 1 purchase during that period , they'll have a chance to win a $50 gift card from Amazon.com
       
    • Box Tops
    • eScrip 
    • Shoparoo

    How to Get Involved at Anza
    Please consider getting more involved by spearheading one of our PTA program areas. No experience necessary! We are looking for enthusiastic and organized people to coordinate the following areas: 
    • Safety Day - Help keep our kids safe through special activities.
    • Talent Show - Oversee and coordinate our Anza Elementary students as they showcase their talent.
    • Beautification - Coordinate efforts to keep Anza Elementary beautiful and clean.
    • Anza Around the World - Bring the beauty and culture of countries around the world to our Anza students through classroom presentations and campus activities.
    For more information, please contact Monique Akker, 2016-2017 PTA President at anzaptaprez@gmail.com.

    School Bell Schedule


    2016 GOLD RIBBON AWARD
     
    ANZA 2016 GOLD RIBBON AWARD
    Anza is recognized for its exemplary academic programs and performance. The Gold Ribbon Award recognizes those schools who have made tremendous academic gains through their educational programs, practices, standards-based activities, projects, and strategies. READ MORE 
     
    Ways to Help Our Community

    Ways to help our community.
     
    AFTER SCHOOL / ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS (NON-ANZA)



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