February 14, 2022
DOLPHIN DID YOU KNOW


THE ROADIUM

ENTRANCE AT 6:30PM
MOVIE STARTS AT 7:30PM
Join us for a fun outdoor movie night on March 4th at the Roadium! We will have several food trucks providing diverse meal options for everyone.

Tickets are only $20/car.

There will be plenty of room for the kids to hang out with their friends during the movie.

THE MOVIE TITLE WILL BE ANNOUNCED NEXT WEEK

We are still working with our school partner, Alta Vista Elementary, and with The Roadium to finalize our movie pick.

RUNNING CLUB FOR 4TH AND 5TH GRADES STARTS TOMORROW!
Do you want to be one of our Running Club Volunteers? You need to
  • Make sure you are registered at school as a volunteer to participate at this time. Please request a Volunteer Package from the front office as soon as possible. You will not be able to volunteer until you are registered and approved by the school.
  • Sign up for a time slot here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090c49abaa29a13-running
  • Arrive at school around 7:45AM to get a badge from the office, then report to the field. If you haven't scanned or badge backup before -- it's quick and easy and we will show you how!

We look forward to seeing you on the field! Right now, the schedule is set up through March. As we get closer to that date, further dates will be added. Any questions, please call/text Caroline Stanley at 310-944-0467.

Thank you!

YEARBOOKS, LOVE NOTES, AND 5TH GRADE DEDICATIONS - NOW ON SALE!
To purchase the yearbook:

  1. Go to https://buytheyearbook.pictavo.com/
  2. Select the school or enter the school ID: 703663.
  3. Select "Buy the yearbook" link or press the Yearbooks option
  4. Enter the student information on the next screen
  5. Click Add to Cart. 
  6. Enter your (parent) information at checkout. 
*** Yearbook early-bird price is $25 until April 4th, 2022. After that date, the price will be $30.



To upload the photos:
  1. Go to https://buytheyearbook.pictavo.com/ 
  2. Select the school or enter the school ID: 703663.
  3. Select "Share your pictures" link or press the Pictures option 
  4. You will be asked to log in or create an account. If you uploaded the photos last year, use the same account. 
  5. Upload the photos to your student's folder. 

*** Limit is 5 photos per family, please. We are accepting photos through April 1st, 2022.
To purchase a Dedication:

  1. Go to https://buytheyearbook.pictavo.com/
  2. Select the school or enter the school ID: 703663.
  3. Select the "Ads" option in the middle
  4. Select the option: 1/2, 1/4 or 1/8 page, enter student information and select the grade. Click Add to cart.
  5. You will be asked to log in or create an account. If you uploaded the photos last year, use the same account.
  6. Once you have purchased the dedication page, you can login to your account to design the ad and upload the photos. You can design your dedication page from scratch, or use the professionally created templates, add text, shapes and accents!

*** Please upload high resolution pictures!!
*** Only one dedication/ student
*** Follow the steps and recommendations on the help page: https://buytheyearbookhelp.pictavo.com/ad-designing-basics

The deadline to submit your design is March 17th.
It’s that time of the year again!

We are providing pages in the Yearbook for parents, grandparents, siblings, aunts, uncles, friends, etc. to send a special note or words of encouragement to our students, teachers, and staff members.

Love notes will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis for $3 starting NOW through April 1 at 2:30PM.
Please make sure you proofread your message before sending. Please stick to 140 characters or your message may be truncated.

Space is limited, So get them early!

PROPOSED SLATE OF OFFICERS FOR THE 2022-2023 SCHOOL YEAR
On March 15 we will have the next PTA General Association meeting. The meeting will begin at 8:30AM and will be on Zoom and possibly in-person as well.

All PTA Members are invited to participate. During the meeting, we will hold elections for the 2022-2023 PTA Board.

This is the proposed Slate of Officers for the 2022-2023 school year. Additional nominations from the floor will be accepted during the meeting.
The KIDS HEART CHALLENGE theme this year is “Road Trip,” and we can’t wait for you to join us! Click HERE for your Virtual Envelope to meet the KHC Explorers and heart survivor Finn, and see the cool thank you gifts your student can earn! Our goal is to have 100% of our students register online and take the heart healthy challenge to Be Active or Be Kind. Don’t wait, get started today! Thank you for supporting our school and the American Heart Association!
 
1.     Visit our KHC website to join our team or download the FREE Kids Heart Challenge App for Apple or Android.
2.     Take the Challenge to Be Active or Be Kind and you’ll earn a FREE Road Trip Wristband
3.     Follow FINN’S MISSION in your HQ to learn Hands-Only CPR, how to spot a stroke F.A.S.T., and how to help spread awareness by connecting to social media. Complete Finn’s Missions and you’ll earn Finn’s Lifesaver Award!
 
Special School Incentives:
  • Grade level that has the most students completing Finn's Mission will receive a Bonus Free Choice Friday with Mystery Guests!
  • When we reach 250 students registered online, the whole school will get a Pajama Day!
  • When we reach our goal of raising $30,000 and saving 600 lives, the whole school will receive a Lunchtime Luau!
We are close, very close!

ONLY 27 PTA MEMBERS away from reaching our overall goal of 790 members! If we reach our overall goal, our PTA will receive an award.
Anybody can be a PTA members: parents, kids, grandparents, neighbors, other family members, and friends.

Sign up your family! Membership dues are 100% tax deductible (TAX ID 95-6204301)

RBEF'S NEWS CORNER
There is still time to invest in RBEF
OR TEXT RBEFJEFF TO 44-321

FUNDRAISING
Introducing a new way to support Jefferson at no extra cost to you. Jefferson Elementary PTA is now the newest fundraising partner of Farm Fresh To You. 

Families can enjoy fresh, local, organic produce at home while earning dollars for their school. It's an easy way to encourage healthy habits at home and support our school!

Use the code jeffersonrb and earn 10% for Jefferson Elementary.
For more information about Amazon Smile please visit the link below: https://www.dolphinpta.com/passive-fundraising
BOX TOPS
IMPORTANT DATES


February 17 - Kids Heart Challenge

February 18 - No School (Lincoln's Day)

February 21 - No School (Washington/Presidents' Day)

March 4 - Family Movie Night @ The Roadium

March 15 - PTA General Association Meeting (Zoom, 8:30AM)

March 17 - Deadline to purchase 5th Grade Dedications

April 1 - Deadline to upload Yearbook Photos

April 1 - Deadline to purchase Yearbook Love Notes

April 4 - Yearbook Early-Bird Price ends
Jefferson Elementary PTA

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