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PRIZES WILL BE AWARDED TO THE TOP SELLERS AND THOSE THAT GET THE FIRST SALES!!
Hands on Art Docent & Helpers Needed
HOA will be in person this year and we are in need of Docents and Helpers for our first project which runs from October 22 - 29th. Please sign up below if you want to be a Docent OR a Helper during the first project. You will be required to be there before and after your designated shift.
2021-2022 Reflections Theme: I Will Change the World By...
The 2021-2022 Reflections student-selected theme is I Will Change the World By... Each year, students participate in the Reflections program, creating original works of art in response to the annual theme in the categories of:
dance choreography * film production * literature * music composition * photography * visual arts
We have the famous Flower Truck returning to the Parras MS Lucia Parking Lot on Saturday, October 23rd, from 10 AM to noon! This was a huge hit as a fundraiser for Parras PTSA last year, so come on by and get some flowers for that special someone or just treat yourself!
Parras PTSA - WHY JOIN?
Your $12 membership not only helps pay for programs at Parras, it strengthens the PTA's ability to advocate for our children at the local level, the state level & the national level. There's strength in numbers so sign up yourself, your student, grandparents - everyone who wants to make a positive impact on our children.
Parras PTSA is looking for volunteers for their Welcoming Committee led by a Diversity Equity and Inclusion Chair to continue the work of the RBPTA Council DEI committee within the Parras community. The focus of the committee is to ensure that all students and their families feel welcome in our Parras Community. If you are interested in volunteering on the committee (one monthly meeting) or acting as Chair (a PTSA Board position) please contact karenfcull@gmail.com.
33rd District PTA Presents
IMPORTANT DATES
October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month, Dyslexia Awareness Month, National Disability Employment Awareness Month, and AAC Awareness Month. Here are some short videos that help raise awareness:
Wave Runners Youth Running Group - Community Runs
Please join us for the following community run:
Oct 30 - Hermosa Greenbelt 9a
This run is free & not sponsored by RBUSD. Please sign up if you plan on attending so Linda Buck knows how many will be participating. All ages are welcome!
Boosters are currently only available to residents who received the Pfizer vaccine. Residents who received the Moderna or Johnson & Johnson vaccines will need to wait until the FDA reviews the data about boosters and determines the need for and safety of boosters for these vaccines.
Los Angeles County residents who are eligible for a booster dose of Pfizer include those who received the second of the two-dose Pfizer vaccine series at least 6 months ago and are:
65 years or older
Residents of long-term care facilities
18 to 64 years with underlying medical conditions
18 to 64 years with high institutional or occupational risk, including healthcare workers, first responders, teachers and day care staff, grocery workers, and workers in homeless shelters or prisons
Booster Vaccine Clinics:
Monday, Oct. 18: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Anderson Park Senior Center, 3007 Vail Ave, Redondo Beach
Register at myturn.ca.gov: “BCHD Pfizer Booster Vaccine Clinic for Older Adults 10/18”
Tuesday, Oct. 19: 3 – 6 p.m.
South Bay Adult School at 3401 Inglewood Ave, Redondo Beach
Register at myturn.ca.gov: “BCHD Pfizer Booster Vaccine Clinic for School Staff 10/19”
Wednesday, Oct. 20: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Joslyn Community Center, 1601 N Valley Dr, Manhattan Beach
Register at myturn.ca.gov: “BCHD Pfizer Booster Vaccine Clinic for Older Adults 10/20”
What to bring:
Bring proof that you have received two previous Pfizer doses, which for most people will be in the form of the white vaccination card, or a photo of the white card, or a digital record of your two doses.
At many sites, residents may be asked to sign an attestation form indicating they meet the criteria to receive the booster.
For questions, call BCHD’s Assistance, Information and Referral Line, 310-374-3426 and press option 1, Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Learn how to boost your well-being through evidence-based practices to build resilience, feel more connected and be happier. The series focuses on the building blocks to help create a healthier and happier you. Presented by Beach Cities Health District in partnership with the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at California State University, Dominguez Hills.
Reaffirm Purpose: Navigate transitions and focus on meaning
Tuesday, October 19 from 11 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Maximize Gratitude: Express appreciation and savor kindness
Tuesday, November 9 from 11 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
OTHER NEWS
National Bullying Prevention Month and Unity Day
Bullying Prevention Month is a nationwide campaign hosted by PACER held annually during the month of October. It unites communities around the world to educate and raise awareness about bullying prevention. This year, Unity Day is Wednesday, Oct. 20. The call to action is simple: wear and share the color orange!
Students Sought Changes at Their Middle School. Their Principal Listened.
Principal Kambar Khoshaba initiated a student social justice task force at the middle school he leads. Students say its had a big impact. Read the article.
Stay up to date on local issues with 33rd District Congressman, Ted Lieu. Subscribe here.
Are you interested in staying up-to-date and taking action on the latest in PTA advocacy? VoterVoice is a grassroots advocacy tool that National PTA uses to enable mass communication with our advocates and lawmakers within your state. If you're interested in receiving updates, sign up now!
Interested in California PTA Current Legislation? CLICK HERE
A Message From TikTok: Teen Safety
We are hearing of offline teen dares being suggested as future ‘TikTok challenges’ and want to be clear: dangerous challenges and illegal behavior are not allowed on our platform and will be removed. While we do not currently see evidence of these supposed 'challenges' on our platform, our safety teams have and will continue to work tirelessly to enforce our Community Guidelines and remove violative content, including content promoting 'devious licks'. We expect teens to use common courtesy whether they're online or offline.
TikTok is committed to reaching parents and guardians by supporting messages on the importance of ongoing conversations with teens about being good citizens online and offline, as we are doing through our collaboration with National PTA. We want to make you aware of the TikTok Guide for Parents we created with National PTA, as it contains critical information about the parental controls available to families on TikTok as well as digital safety information.
A Podcast for Parents, by Parents
47 | Social Media & Cyberbullying 101
46 | What is Social and Emotional Learning Anyway?
45 |Back to School with the CDC
44 | Are You Practicing Parent Self-Care?
43 | How Can We Normalize Talking about Mental Health?
