Issue: November 30, 2016

Minimum Days Reminder: 12/5-12/16

Key Dates, Events and Meetings for
November - Click on ORANGE LINKS to Read More
 
 
  • 12/2: PTA Holiday Party
  • 12/2: Report Cards
  • 12/2: Toy Loan Drive Kick off (collection runs 1/6-1/13)
  • 12/5-12/16: Parent/Teacher Conference
  • 12/5-12/16: MINIMUM DAY DISMISSALS
    Kinder 1:50pm; 1st, 2nd & 3rd: 2:03pm; 4th & 5th: 2:12pm
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    • 12/15: PTA Association Meeting - COOKIES AND COCOA AND PTA MEMBERS BINGO Night 6pm
    • 12/19-1/2: NO SCHOOL - WINTER BREAK
    • 1/3: Back to School
    • 1/13: Peace Week Kickoff
    • 1/16: NO SCHOOL
     
    See Full Calendar on Anza's Google Calendar  
     
    Cookies n Cocoa and Bingo Fun

     
    Toy Loan Drive
     
    GATE Testing
    School News:
    GATE Testing for 4th and 5th Grade - Coming Soon
     
    GATE testing for 4 th and 5 th grade students will take place on-site during February and March.
    Anza will be testing Monday February 27, 2017.
    We will be offering GATE testing to 4th and 5th grade students who:
          1) Have never been GATE tested in TUSD
          2) Have only taken the GATE test in TUSD once before
     
    Students who have already been administered GATE testing through TUSD twice are not eligible for testing. If your child qualifies for 4-5th grade GATE testing and you would like your student to participate, please complete and return your signed permission slip to your student's teacher as soon as possible, but no later than December 2, 2016. Permission slips will be sent home with all 4-5th grade students, however students who are already identified GATE in TUSD do not need to retest.
     
    Unlike the process for universal 3rd grade GATE testing, 4-5th grade GATE testing requires parents to submit a signed permission slip.
     
    Please note that TUSD GATE testing for identification purposes occurs only in grades 3-5.
     
    eScrip - Online Shoppers Earn Cash for Anza
     
    Mother - Son Activity Day
    EEA Help Request:  Our Mother - Son Activity Day, which had been scheduled for Sunday, January 22nd
    is in need of a Chairperson to run the event.  The first event was a big success last year but we might have to cancel this year's version if we can't find someone to head it up.  If you can volunteer your time to help run the event, we would be happy to provide all the insights and assistance you will need.  If a team of volunteers wants to Co-Chair the event, that would work too!  Please contact Keith Herbers at krherbers@gmail.com  if you have any questions or would like to volunteer.
    Talent Show
     
    What's New: Adventures in Art

    Benefit





    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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  • How to Get Involved at Anza
    Please consider getting more involved by spearheading or helping 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.
    • 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.

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    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 
     
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