Hands on Art Needs Your Help!

Our final Hands on Art project of the year will take place during PE classes, Tuesday, March 28 through Monday, April 3. 

Check out our final project of the year: Tricks of Trompe L'Oeil

Sign up now:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084BACA72FA2F85-project2

Questions: hoa@parrasptsa.org

2023-2024 Parras PTSA Executive Board Slate

Parras PTSA Membership

By joining the Parras PTSA, you support programs and events such as: Hands On Art, Assemblies, Teacher Grants, S.T.E.M. Night, 7th Grade Science Fair, and more...

We are currently at 869 members!

• 798 members (teachers students, family members, relatived and friends)
• 71 community members

We have 100% teacher participation!!!

Our goal is to have 1062 members and reach 100% participation. we are currently 82% to our goal.

Thank you to everyone who had already joined the Parras PTSA.

Parras Yearbook

Yearbook Recognition Ads are the perfect way to commemorate achievements and celebrate milestones. In addition, revenues from Recognition Ads help our school create a better yearbook. To purchase your ad online, click the link below. You will have to create your ad and then you will be prompted to pay after.

Jostens is responsible for our school's yearbook ad sales. Please do not contact or send materials to the school. All early-bird orders must be placed by 12/01/2022. After this date, the prices go up! Also, don't forget to purchase the actual Yearbook in addition to a Recognition Ad. The yearbook is produced by the Yearbook Class lead by Mrs. Kanemaru.

8th Grade Promotion Dance

We need volunteers for the 8th Grade Promotion Dance which will take place on June 2nd (5PM to 8PM). Multiple volunteer shifts will be available: planning the event, event set-up, volunteer during the event, and event tear down.

If you can help, please contact Beth Siracusa at 8thgradedance@parrasptsa.org.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: Being Intentional

Inclusive and diverse PTAs don’t happen by accident. Join National PTA president Anna King, as she shares how building a welcoming community is all about deliberate interactions. 

Thursday, March 9, 2023 - 5:30 p.m. via Zoom

Register by Monday, March 6th

National Women's History Month

In 1978 The Education Task Force of the Sonoma County (CA) Commission on the Status of Women initiated Women’s History Week. This was a celebration to educate students on women's achievements and contributions. It was a very successful campaign that brought about a global movement. This prompted President Jimmy Carter in 1980 to issue the first Presidential Proclamation declaring the Week of March 8th National Women’s History Week. In 1987, Congress declared March as National Women’s History Month. Thanks to these outstanding individuals who organized and highlighted women like Clarissa Barton, Mary Fields, Flora Patterson, Gloria Steinem, and Alice Ball, their contributions to society will never be forgotten.

March 8^th - International Women’s Day – On this day, women's political, cultural, and economic achievements are highlighted and celebrated.

March 8^th – Holi - This day is an annual Hindu celebration in northern India. Revelers throw bright-colored powder all over everyone. This tradition marks the end of winter and the triumph of good over evil. This is also known as the festival of colors.

March 1^{st -} 20^th - 19 Day Fast – This fast is for those who follow the Baha'i religion's path. Along with obligatory prayer, it is one of the greatest obligations of a Baháʼí, and its chief purpose is spiritual: to reinvigorate the soul and bring the person closer to God.

March 6^th - Magha Puja- The second most important Buddhist festival is held on this day, celebrated on the full moon day of the third lunar month. On this day, Buddhists celebrate creating an ideal and exemplary community.

March 6^th – 7^th - Purim - Jewish communities worldwide celebrate Purim, a festive holiday commemorating the salvation of the Jewish people in the ancient Persian empire. It is a celebratory day, filled with costumes, giving to charity, and enjoying a feast with family and friends. A traditional Purim treat is Hamantaschen, a three-cornered pastry filled with a sweet filling.

March 8^th - 10^th - Hola Mohalla – This Sikh spring festival lasts three days and conveys the message of courage and defense preparation. A tradition started by Guru Gobind Singh in the spring of 1701. Celebrated in Anandpur Sahib Punjab, India, also known as “the holy City of Bliss.” One of the most sacred places to Sikhs.

March 10^th - Harriet Tubman’s Birthday - Known as Moses to her people, Harriet Tubman helped to free enslaved people like herself. She was also known as one of the conductors of the Underground Railroad.