Please join us, virtually, for our January Association Meeting. We will focus this meeting on working together as a community to provide our children and families with the resources they need during these difficult times. The counselors and Dr. Erickson will be available to address parent questions on any school issue. We will discuss the available resources for grief counseling and for social, emotional and mental health. We will also consider the implications of the Omicron surge for our school and community life, as well as the new restrictions.
Our Paint & Pour event on Jan 12th is sadly postponed. We are working to find a new date and have refunded everyone who signed up.
The PTSA Board is optimistic that together we can get through this surge and will still be able to plan and enjoy school and community events in the spring. At this January meeting (on zoom) we hope to adjust our budget and focus our efforts on the events we CAN do.
Working together we believe we can make this a better new year.
Did you know that Parras PTSA is part of a team? The RB Council of PTA's consist of 11 schools. All schools are close to achieving 100% membership. At 61%, Parras is behind but we can catch up.
Together, we can do this!
It's a New Year, time for a new Membership Raffle!
WHAT IS THE PTSA DOING?We are working on some fabulous winter events. Details will be coming out soon:
Art of Candle Making
Paint & Pour
Fitness Under the Stars
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.
DO I HAVE TO VOLUNTEER? No, you only have to volunteer if you want. There's strength in numbers so sign up yourself, your student, grandparents, aunts, uncles - everyone who wants to make a positive impact on our children.
Let's go Parras, let's show our community that we can reach our goal!
Due to the surge in COVID cases in our community, the in-person Hands On Art lessons that were scheduled for this month have been put on hold. We will keep everyone updated as to the plan for future lessons.
Beach Cities Health District has regular COVID testing Monday through Friday with expanded hours and is located at 514 N. Prospect Avenue. Please use this link to sign up for a test: BCHD Testing Link.The student ID can be found in PowerSchool. The BCHD School Well-Being Line will open tomorrow at 8:00am if you have any registration or testing questions at 310.374.3426, press option 2.
RUHS Alumni Jared Sayers (Class of '98) has created a camp for students 6-18 called Salt and Sea designed to merge life in the ocean with life in the art studio. Students will experience the joys of the ocean while learning valuable creative thinking & life skills and much more!
Open Enrollment for Covered California is open! If you're in need of health insurance, make sure to sign up before the Jan. 31 deadline. BCHD is also available to help and offering FREE enrollment appointments.
Visit our new SBFC Social Skills Page for videos featuring authentic stories from South Bay youth about their re-entry struggles, plus valuable insight from experts. Videos align with strategies parents and guardians can use to better understand their children's and teens' experiences and feelings, as well as help them connect in positive ways. For additional related resources, please visit the SBFC Healthy Relationships page.
OTHER NEWS
National PTA
Explore Our Virtual Art Exhibit!
The new National PTA interactive DEI exhibit has over 1,400 views and counting. Help us continue to spread the word by sharing it with friends and family!
Get an Inside Look at PTA's New 5-Year Plan:
The future is NOW! Our 2021-2026 strategic plan builds on our values and reflects the needs and interests of the families and leaders we serve. Every stakeholder has a role and an investment in the plan’s success. Learn more.
Policy Briefs:
Are you familiar with National PTA’s 5 Public Policy Priorities for the 117th Congress? Each Congress, PTA chooses priorities to ensure that every child has access to a fair and equitable education. If you are not familiar with them yet make sure to read more here.
There are also Policy Briefs you can use to advocate in your own community!
For kids grappling with the pandemic's traumas, art classes can be an oasis
As health officials sound the alarm about the pandemic's impact on children's mental health, music, drama and other art classes are helping kids adjust to being in-person again. Read the article.
California PTA
Securing adequate laws for the care and protection of children and youth is one of the purposes of California State PTA.
