·       TODAY, NOVEMBER 3: PTA Association Meeting at 7pm via Zoom. Make sure to register by clicking here to receive the zoom link and meeting materials.

·       NOVEMBER 6: Parents Night Out Concert at Rock & Brews. Line up you your babysitter and join us for a parent’s night out at Rock & Brews in RB and enjoy some Guns n’ Roses music. Click here to purchase your ticket.  Make sure to enter “TULITA” in the promo code so we get $10 back to the PTA. See attached flyer for additional details.  

·       NOVEMBER 17: Turkey Trot Jog-a-thon. We're using the Get Movin' FundHub fundraising system to collect donations - it's safe, secure, and easy, and students can win some great prizes! Click here to create a fundraising page – make a donation and ask your friends & family to donate! Click here to purchase shout out signs to encourage your child(ren) by November 3^rd for the early bird rate.  

·       EARLY NOVEMBER: Battle of the Books commences.  Click here to register your 3^rd-5^th grade child(ren) for BOB, a great way to encourage them to read.  Lunchtime book club sessions kicked off this week.  More information, including 3rd grade and 4th/5th grade book lists, is available on the Tulita App and PTA website.  Let’s get reading!

·       THROUGH DECEMBER 17^TH: Book your family photos with Tom Bertolotti. Have your family photos taken at a special rate by a local photographer and be ready for holiday card season! You can choose your favorite location and support the PTA by clicking here.

·       NOVEMBER 13^TH – DECEMBER 3^RD: Donate to Project Unified. In the spirit of service to others, Tulita PTA will be partnering with RBUSD to support Project Unified – a donation drive kicking off later this month, which will collect toys, clothes, and gift cards for local families in need this holiday season. Our wonderful Project Unified Committee Chair, Lacey Minzlaff, will be coordinating our school’s donation drive – please keep an eye out in the coming weeks for more information about the families we are supporting and how you can donate!

·       NOVEMBER 29^TH – DECEMBER 3^RD: The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to Tulita. We are so excited to be able to have an in-person, on campus book fair this year. Students will be able to visit the book fair during library time and parents will be able to attend after school.  Stay tuned for more information on the scholastic ewallet, volunteering and how and when to attend in the coming weeks.

·       DECEMBER 11^TH: Save the Date for Tulita’s 1^st Annual Holiday Boutique from 10am-12pm. We will be partnering with Flower Truck LA and several jewelry vendors to bring the shops to you! Also, you can purchase some Tulita spirit wear, learn about and join Farm Fresh to You, and enjoy some hot coffee and delicious treats from MESH.  It’s an event you won’t want to miss!

·       Join the Nominating Committee. We are looking for PTA members interested in serving in this year’s PTA Nominating Committee. The Nominating Committee serves an important role at Tulita – it recommends individuals to serve on next year’s PTA Executive Board. This role is truly important as you would be helping ensure the best slate of candidates for next year’s PTA Executive Board is proposed to the Association. If you are interested in finding out more information about the role, please contact Annette Law at tulitaptaparliamentarian@gmail.com by Wednesday, December 8^th.

·       Submit photos for the yearbook. Please send pictures from the Pier to Pier Friendship Walk and Halloween via email (tulita.yearbook@gmail.com), the Tulita App or TreeRing website.

·       LiveWell garden/nutrition lessons continue. This month, students will plant seasonal fruits and vegetables in the Tulita garden as well as learn about nutrition labels and the difference between whole and processed foods.

·       Hands on Art lessons continue. Throughout November and December, HOA docents will teach students how to draw Cacti and other succulents.