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 59%, Parras is behind but we can catch up.
WHAT IS THE PTSA DOING?We are working on some fabulous winter events. Details will be coming out soon:
Fitness Under the Stars
Art of Candle Making
Paint & Pour
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!
Proceeds go to the Parras Library. Cash & credit card will be accepted but if you would like your child to pay via eWallet, please use link below to create your account.
We had a great discussion with our School Resource Officers, Yap & Wolfinger, at our PTSA meeting last week. As a result, we'd like to address cyber safety and the need for parents to discuss with their teens the dangers that are online and how to agree on limits for their online behavior. Here are some resources for parents to aid in that conversation:
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Arts and Writing Contest Opportunity for Grades 7-12
The Scholastic Arts and Writing Awards is announcing its yearly competition for students in grades 7-12 and ages 13 and older. This competition offers 28 categories for submissions and opportunities for recognition, exhibition, publication and scholarships. The awards are presented by the Alliance for Young Artists and Writers, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to identify and promote literary and artistic talents in youth. To learn more and to enter student work, check out their website: https://www.artandwriting.org/. Last year, LA County had 51 winners! The deadline to submit work is December 6th.
Optional COVID-19 Testing
Beginning November 10, RBUSD will be expanding its COVID-19 testing availability. This testing opportunity is completely optional and not required by LACDPH. Testing will be offered from 2pm to 5pm, Monday through Friday, at the Beach Cities Health District offices located at 514 Prospect Ave. This testing opportunity is for RBUSD students and staff only.
If you are a staff member or the parent of an RBUSD student and would like to sign up your student, please complete the Google form below. This form will also be available on the district website.
This form will be used to collect interest to test and verify that individuals are RBUSD students and/or RBUSD staff. Upon verification, you will receive a link to register to test. You should receive the link within 3 days of completing the form.
Please note, if individuals intend to participate in this testing on a weekly basis, the registration link you receive must be completed each week.
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Until December 10, Moments Engraved will give back to RBEF 15% of sales if you are using the code RBEF15. In addition to this, you will receive a 15% discount when using the code.
SAVE THE DATE: On December 2 from 12:30 - 1:30, all South Bay parents and guardians are invited to join us for, "Silver Linings of COVID-19", a virtual event presented by Dr. Moe Gelbart in partnership with MBUSD. Access event details and Zoom link.
OTHER NEWS
National PTA
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!
