3rd Grade Battle of the Books on 3/7
Hello Tulita Families!

This weekend made me realize how intertwined our community is, and how busy all of us are. Many of us not only juggle family lives and careers, but additional recreational activities and volunteer jobs. Your weekend might now be occupied with shifts in the snack shack, coaching a team AND helping your children with schoolwork. We are all busy, and we are all simply aiming to be the best parent we can be. Give yourself a moment of appreciation for reading this newsletter, knowing it means YOU are an involved parent and it IS making a difference.  

Tulita PTA President
California State PTA President Dianna MacDonald issued the following statement: 
"Our hearts break for the victims who lost their lives in the senseless tragedy earlier this month in Parkland, Florida. There are no excuses that are good enough. The time for change is now. We need to put politics aside and turn emotion into action. 
"Gun violence is a public-health crisis that affects us all - most of all, our children and youth. And, it's preventable.  
"For more than a century, California State PTA has advocated for safer schools by supporting legislation on gun restrictions in California. We now have some of the strictest gun laws in the nation. Yet, our children are still vulnerable.  
"We've heard the voices of our members - the hundreds of thousands of parents, teachers, students, administrators and community members who care about our kids - and they are outraged and asking California State PTA to act. But we can't do this alone. We need the power of our PTA members to create and support change.  
"We need each and every one of you to take action to end gun violence. #CallOut your federal legislator on March 14 and demand real change. #NoMore."
Click for more info -  PTA
Save the Date!

Fri, 3/2 - PTA Board Election Meeting @ 9am (Make your vote count!)
Wed, 3/7 - BOB 3rd Grade Battle @2pm(families & friends are welcome to come cheer!)
Sun, 3/11 - Last day to sign up for Career Day
3/12 - 3/16 - Parent Teacher Conferences (minimum day)
Wed, 3/21 - BOB 4/5th Grade lunch meeting @ Mrs. Fass classroom
Wed, 3/28 - BOB 4/5th Grade lunch meeting (location TBD)
Wed, 4/4 - BOB 4/5th Grade Battle @1:45pm(families & friends are welcome to attend!)
Thur, 4/5 - Town Hall @ 8:15am on Black Top
Fri, 4/6 - PTA Meeting @ 8:15am in the Cafeteria
4/9 - 4/13 - Spring Break
Jennifer Westerland, Holly Rebbeck, Amber Heidt and Michelle Borden worked tirelessly to plan, promote and execute the event. Our school has raised $32,700 in donations. Thank you, "Team Cupid!" I also thank the many volunteers who donated their time leading up to the event as well as at the event. Finally, a tremendous thank you to our community. Their investment in our Jog-A-Thon gives me an emotional feeling of confidence and pride. This amount of fundraising shows that our community not only values education, but trusts that the PTA will work alongside the school faculty and staff to ensure meaningful educational experiences are brought to Tulita. It feels amazing to be a part of our dynamic community.

Here are the "Most Laps" winners:

1st place - boogie boards, $100 gift card to Dive n-Surf and medal
Jordan Kisiler - 5th grade - 18 laps
Mateo Figueroa - 4th grade - 18 laps
Jenna Edgar - 4th grade - 17 laps

2nd place - $50 gift card to Sender One and medal
Shane Friedman - 5th grade - 17 laps
Tyler Anderson - 5th grade - 17 laps
Parker Leoff - 3rd grade - 17 laps
Keijiro Hattori - 4th grade - 17 laps
Erin Sheehey - 3rd grade - 16 laps

The inflatables day for a school wide celebration is April 6 and we will be seeking volunteers to help monitor the classes on this day. Keep tuned to the weekly eblasts for sign up information.
2017-18 Honorary Service Award

Is there a volunteer at Tulita who you admire for their dedication and service? If so, your PTA wants to hear about those that go above and beyond for our school, our children, and our community.

Please help nominate candidates for the following:
Honorary Service Award (HSA)  - To recognize an individual or organization for outstanding service to children and youth in our community, going above and beyond what is asked of them. This person has given continuously of their volunteer time to benefit our children. The HSA recipient will be selected by a nominating committee and forwarded to Redondo Beach PTA Council for approval. The award will be given at Redondo Beach Council Awards Night on May 21, 2018

Very Special Person Award (VSP)  - This award is given to an individual or organization for their volunteer service to our PTA. The VSP recipient(s) will be selected by the award nominating committee and honored at Tulita May Open House PTA meeting.

Honorary Nominating forms are also available in the front office.
ALL NOMINATIONS are DUE by Friday, March 23rd, 2018.
Questions?
Contact Emma Macleod

Honorary Service Award Chair
Save the date!

Tulita's PTA 5th Annual Multicultural Family Night is on April 20th from 6-8pm. The committee is looking parents who would like to be the main contact for their country that they are representing to better help organize this fun event.

Click HERE if you are interested to be a lead/main contact or sign up for booths/entertainment/food donation.

Also, if you don't see your country listed on the sign up, please feel free to add on the list.

Sabine Powell, Tijen Loubert, Nidhi Mistry
Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week is already being planned! This year Tulita will celebrate our phenomenal staff and teachers May 29-June 1 (no school May 28). 

Please stay tuned for further details, and know that the PTA is fully funding this special week. 

Melissa Boice, Allyn Leoff, and Chelsea Erikson
Hands On Art
2/26-3/10 - Ms. Pavia
3/10 - 3/22 - Mrs. Estrada
3/22 - 4/4 - Mrs. Hughes

* Click HERE for the whole schedule.
Yearbook
Have you purchased your child's yearbook yet?

If you are unsure, please check  here .

DEADLINES:
3/18  - last day to purchase ads
4/18  - last day to purchase yearbook online 

To order:
1. Click here
2. Enter Pay code 87754

Thank you for supporting our school! Please email us if you have any questions.

Yearbook Chair
California State PTA News (CAPTA)
Community News
A panel of teens will share what it's like trying to cope with today's pressures, including technology and social media, as well as current traumatic events, all while trying to find their own authentic voice and sense of purpose.  Leah Niehaus, LCSW , and Adam O'Neil, Mindset Coach, will facilitate the discussion and share their professional insight for parents.

  • Tuesday, March 20, 2018
  • 6:30 PM  8:00 PM
  • Hermosa Valley MPR

Click HERE to register!

Tulita Representative for SBFC/BCHD Parent Advisory Board
Tulita Elementary PTA
- President


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