Issue: November 9, 2016


Key Dates, Events and Meetings for
November - Click on ORANGE LINKS to Read More
 

  • 11/4-21: Adopt a Family
  • 11/11: NO SCHOOL
  • 11/23-25: NO SCHOOL
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    • 11/17: PTA Board Meeting, 6:30pm
    • 11/17: EEA Board Meeting, 7pm
    • 11/28: See's Candy Fundraiser Kickoff
     
    See Full Calendar on Anza's Google Calendar  
     
    Penny Wars

    Congratulations to the winners of the 1st Anza Penny Wars and thanks for all who participated!  By digging out all of that loose change we were able to raise over $2,800 in just a week for Eagle Education Alliance!!  For K-2nd Grade, the winner was Mrs. Anderson's class and for 3rd-5th Grade the winner was Ms. Wilson's class! They each won a Bingo Pizza Party to go along with their class trophies.  But the real winners are all of our students because the money goes towards Anza's intervention team and the new K-3 music program.  As the overall school winner, Ms. Wilson's class was also given an opportunity to "silly string" Mrs. Marks at the Friday Assembly. 

    Thanks for being a good sport Mrs. Marks!
     
    PTA Reflections - Congrats to all

    Promoting the Arts in Education
    Congratulations to the 2016 Reflections Participants on a job well done!
     
    Congratulations to our Anza students for their outstanding PTA Reflections entries! This year's theme," What's Your Story?" was wonderfully illustrated through the fifty-three entries that were received. Award of Excellence (E) entries in each category and division will move on to compete at the District level next month. A job well done to all of our Anza participants!
     

     


    What's New: Adventures in Art

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    Benefit





    Thank You Anza Volunteers!


    Anza Parents are Truly the BEST!

    September & October were such eventful months!! Thanks to all the families and staff who lent an extra hand or took on a big program/event. We wanted to extend special thanks to the following folks for taking on a big commitment:

    PTA Programs Chairs and Key Volunteers
    PTA Reflections: Prajakta Misaal  and Amrita Bhattacharya 
    Fall Book Fair: Gloria Steck and Bonnie Millman-Stewart
    Family Night: Jenny Son
    Anza Spirit Wear: Sally Yaguchi 
    Anza PTA Pledge and Membership Drive: Keith, Deanne Herbers, Cheryl Matsumoto
    Red Ribbon Week: Cheryl Hasenmeyer, Khanh Vo and Anza Girl Scouts Troops #14335, #16315 and #16445 
    Adventures in Art: Douglas Meyer
    Box Tops: Jenny Son
    Campus Beautification & Gardening Day: Emily Mattie, Veronica Ciba, Sally Yuguchi 

    Eagle Education Alliance Benefit Events
    Movie Night: Mindy Paulson and Judy Libertor and EEA Team
    Carnival Night: Katie Marjala and the EEA Team, Jefferson Middle School and West High School Students
    Pumpkins for Pelican and Penny Wars: Deanne & Keith Herbers

    Office Volunteers
    Valet:  Erika Cizma and Valet team 

     Consider giving a couple of hours to help here and there! Contact our volunteer PTA President, Monique Akker or volunteer EEA President Keith Herbers to see what's coming up!

    Not all volunteers are represented here. We have many on-going year-round volunteers we will recognize too! Stay tuned!! Thanks so much everyone!!

    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
  • Ways to help Anza through your shopping! It's easy, find out how. Shop Now

    • 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.

    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 
     
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