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June 5, 2020 * ISSUE 6.5.20
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Letter from the Puesta del Sol PTA Board
Dear Puesta del Sol Community,
The Puesta del Sol PTA board stands against racism and injustice. As we have examined our mission and goals and continue to review our programs, we acknowledge that we can do better for inclusivity and equity. Our goal for the upcoming years is to advocate for members and groups in our Puesta del Sol community who face racism and inequality, through awareness and support.
We will leverage our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) committee and our larger community in this process. We pledge to increase support of the DEI committee by expanding the budget and programming in order to engage and empower the Puesta del Sol community, and promote equity and inclusivity. We welcome your ideas, involvement and collaboration with the PTA and the DEI committee in this process.
We urge our entire community to support each other at this time. Take time to learn and listen. There are many resources to help us speak with our children about racism and injustice.
Please visit this link to help you in this process:
https://blog.usejournal.com/31-childrens-books-to-support-conversations-on-race-racism-and-resistance-9dbabc28360e (this list of books are presented as a resource for families)
For any questions and/or to get involved, please email our DEI committee at: diversity@puestadelsolpta.org
If you would like to reach out to the PTA board, please email us at board@puestadelsolpta.org
Sincerely,
The Puesta del Sol PTA Board
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Upcoming Events
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| 6/10 |
Virtual Awards Assembly |
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6/10
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PTA General Membership Meeting (7pm)
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6/10
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Kindergarten Promotion (pre-recorded) |
| 6/17 |
Virtual 5th Grade Graduation (5pm) |
| 6/19 |
Last Day of School |
| 8/29 |
Jubilee Service Day |
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View Full Calendar
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2020-2021 Puesta del Sol PTA Board of Directors
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President ~ Open
Deposits Treasurer ~ Michele Snydsman
Payables Treasurer ~ Jingjing Miller
Secretary ~ Hailey Moilanen
Director of Communications ~ Ronit Droker
VP of Membership ~ Open
Director of Fundraising ~ Jim Leguizamon
Co-Director of Educational Enhancement ~ Gjanje Mathus
Co-Director of Educational Enhancement ~ Amy Miller
VP of School Relations ~ Stephanie Parkins
Director of Special Events ~ Carmel Sasaki
Positions that remain vacant are:
President and VP of Membership
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Puesta del Sol PTA General Membership Meeting
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You are invited to attend the last General Membership meeting of the school-year on June 10th at 7pm. The agenda will include:
- Volunteer Appreciation
- Financial Report
- Call for Nominations from the floor for President and VP of Membership positions (election if needed)
- Open discussion time for Q&A, comments and suggestions
Zoom Invite:
Topic: Puesta del Sol PTA General Membership Meeting
Time: Jun 10, 2020 07:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
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Congratulations to our Academic Challenge participants
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Despite the virtual nature of academic participation and amid great challenges this year we had 57 student participants that will receive awards this year. The Puesta del Sol PTA is proud of these students. We appreciate the parent support and volunteer support that helps our students go the extra mile to enhance their learning in diverse areas including Art, Science, Math, Coding, Typing, Reading/Writing, Geography and Culture.
Bravo to our Students and the volunteers that make this happen!
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Amity Host Families Needed for 2020-2021
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It's that time of year again! We are looking for 18+ host families for
our interns in the 2020-2021 school-year. As a host family you gain a new, unique friendship and learning experience by welcoming an intern from a Spanish speaking country into your home. Additionally, your child will benefit from extra practice and help with their Spanish language skills.
There is flexibility to the hosting duration with 13 week and half-year options. This will allow us to make better family/intern matches as well as potentially improve the experience for both interns and families. If you are interested, please refer to the
FAQ page for more information, then complete the
Amity Host Family Application.
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Free Grab and Go Meals for kids 18 and younger
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Outgoing PTA Board Members
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Thank you to the following board members who have completed their terms on the Puesta del Sol PTA Board!
- Anne Wilson, President
- Adam Droker, Payables Treasurer
- Sabrina Henderson, Director of Fundraising
- Sarah Partap, Director of School Relations
Your passion and drive for our Puesta del Sol Students have not gone unnoticed. You have dedicated many hours to our school. Your work supports our students with Art Appreciation, Passport Club, and various classroom experiences on- and off-campus. The PTA communications, programs, events, academic and art enhancements have been important threads to our Puesta del Sol fabric. We hope to continue this work in your absence.
With much Gratitude,
The Puesta del Sol Community
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| More Volunteer Needs |
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We need everyone's help to keep all of our programs and the PTA running smoothly.
The PTA is currently looking for the following positions:
VP of Membership and Membership chairperson
Fundraising Team:
*Spirit Wear Chairperson
*Big Give Chairperson
Educational Enhancement Team
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Garden Club Co-Chair (work with current chair)
* After School Programs Co-Chair (work with current chair)
School Relations Team
* Library Support Coordinator
* School Supply Coordinator
Please email
if interested. Thank you!
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| Puesta del Sol Community Businesses |
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We would like to compile a directory of businesses of the Puesta del Sol community. If you are interested in having your business listed, please send an email to
newsletter@puestadelsopta.org. Please provide your name, your relationship to student/staff member of Puesta del Sol, the business name and type of business, website link, and contact information.
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| Jubilee Service Day |
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Jubilee Service Day 8/29/2020 at Puesta Del Sol
Saturday, August 29th, 2020 from 8 am - 12 pm
Puesta Del Sol supporters, although many things in the future are unknown, we are still planning for next school year, 2020-2021! We invite you to volunteer at Jubilee Service Day at Puesta Del Sol to help teachers and staff prepare for the school year. More information to follow. Registration will open in JUNE 2020.
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