Issue: December 14, 2016


Have a wonderful Winter Break!
See you Tuesday, January 3rd  

Key Dates, Events and Meetings 
 
 
  • 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
  • 12/15: PTA Association Meeting - Cookies n Cocoa and Bingo Fun, 6pm Anza Cafeteria
  • 12/19-1/2: NO SCHOOL - WINTER BREAK
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    • 1/3: Back to School
    • 1/11 2:15pm and 1/12 3:15pm: Talent Show Auditions - More info here. Show Date: 2/3, 6:30pm @ Anza Cafeteria
    • 1/12: PTA Executive Board Meeting
    • 1/13: Peace Week Kickoff
    • 1/16: NO SCHOOL
    • 1/19: EEA Board Meeting 7pm
    • 1/20: Progress Reports
    • 1/22: Mother/Son Day
    • 1/27: Science Fair Kickoff
    • CORRECTION ON DATE: 1/23-24: 4th Grade: Walk thru California
     
    See Full Calendar on Anza's Google Calendar  
     
    THIS THURSDAY NIGHT - Cookies n Cocoa and Bingo Fun

     
    Noon-Aides Needed
    Have a couple of hours to spare each day?

    Consider helping at Anza as a Noon-Aide. It's a paid TSUD position. Please visit Anza's Office or call 310-533-4559 for more information.

     
    Toy Loan Drive
     
    SAVE THE DATE: Mom/Son Event - January 11th
    The event will be held on Sunday 1/11 1-4pm, so be sure to save the date. Some favorite games from last year like football throw, pop-a-shoot and cornhole will return, plus some new additions are in store...like bottle flipping without Mom flipping out! Snacks and drinks will be provided. More information to follow after the Winter Break. Big thanks to Lisa P., Eileen K., Catherine S. for volunteering to form our event committee!

    Talent Show
     
    What's New: Adventures in Art

    Anza Around the World
     
    News You Can Use
    • Open Enrollment 2017-18. Learn More
    • 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:
    • Torrance Police Department helping educate on Coyotes in our City. Learn More and

      
    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.
    For more information, please contact Monique Akker, 2016-2017 PTA President at anzaptaprez@gmail.com.

    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 
     
    AFTER SCHOOL / ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS (NON-ANZA)



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