August 29, 2022: Parras PTSA Newsletter

PARRAS MIDDLE SCHOOL PTSA

Newsletter

Week of August 29, 2022 | Issue 22-23.05

Parras Parent Social

Come join us on September 15 at the Parras Parent Social!

GET YOUR TICKETS by September 6

Meet new parents, make new acquaintances, and reconnect with "old" friends to catch-up. Did we mention food and drinks are included? We will also have a mini silent auction and games.

Let's make great memories together!

GET YOUR TICKETS TO THE EVENT

Here is a sneak peek of more hot items from the mini-silent auction:

Kendra Scott Korinne Chain Necklace in gold ($80)
Kendra Scott Livy Huggie earrings in gold ($70)
Murad travel product box set with a series of three (3) 30 minute facial cards attached (a $242 value).
$250.00 Gift Certificate to be used towards injectables or laser treatments
AR Halloween make at home wood kit (value $70)

Parras PTSA Sponsors: Kirari West Bake Shop

Become a 2022-2023 Parras PTSA member today!

Join the Parras PTSA to 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 680 members!

Thank you to everyone who had already joined.

Our goal is to have 1062 members and reach 100% participation.

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PTA MEMBERSHIP PERKS

If you would like to receive a paper membership card, you can do so at the Back to School Night or at our first General Association Meeting (Sep. 29)

Join Our PTSA

Get your Parras SpiritWear

Purchases can be made at https://my.cheddarup.com/c/parras-ptsa-2022-2023 or in person at Registration (check or cash preferred, credit card accepted as well).

If you purchased online, please bring your receipt with you to pick up your SpiritWear at Registration day.

Get your SpiritWear

Other news

Attention all you running enthusiasts! Parras' Wave Runners Cross Country Team Coaches Linda, Jason, and James welcome you!

Joining our team is a great way to get involved, have fun and improve your running skills. All levels of runners are invited! There is not a formal tryout for this team. All we ask for is your positive energy and dedication to running.

There will be an Intermural Wave Runners Meeting Friday Sep. 2 at 3:00 PM on the Parras field where we will go over the calendar of events, practice format and expectations, provide paper work, and answer any questions students may have. We have several meets planned where the distances will be between 2-3 miles.

Practices will be Tue and Thu at 3:15 PM at Parras and Sat at 9 AM at The Strand, Greenbelt, or event locations.

First practice will be Tue, Sep. 6th at 3:15 PM.

Hope to see you there! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Linda Buck (linda_buck01@hotmail.com).

Parras PTSA App - Coming SOON!

We are working on a Parras PTSA app that you will be able to download for free. This will be a place where you will be able to go to find all PTSA information, events, resources, links to school information and so much more. We hope you are as excited as we are!

In the meantime, if you know of a business who would like to be recognized on our app, please email us at fun@parrasptsa.org.

2022-23 Reflections Theme Announcement: Show Your Voice!

The 2022-23 National PTA Reflections theme has been announced: Show You Voice! Watch this short video from National PTA and stay tuned for more on Reflections.

Volunteers Needed for 2022-23 School Year:

Guess what? Next school year we will celebrate our Platinum Anniversary. That's right, Parras PTSA is turning 70 years old, and we are going to celebrate big! We need several Chairs and Committee members to help make the 22-23 an epic year full of education, fun, events, and more! If you can help, please complete the google form below.

Schools of Excellence Chair *** 8th Grade Promotion Dance Chair

Hands on Art Docents (Oct 24-28, Jan 20-27, Mar 27-31)

Volunteer for 2022-23 School Year

Volunteer Role Descriptions

Parras Yearbook

The yearbook is not a PTA fundraiser and it is not organized by PTA.

Order your yearbook

Fundraising

Ralphs Rewards

Using the Ralphs community reward program is simple:

Visit https://www.ralphs.com or log on to the Ralphs app.
Click on Kroger Community Rewards at the bottom of the page.
Search for NICK G. PARRAS MIDDLE SCHOOL PTSA or use our organizations number - SE934
Click Enroll

Linking your card to Nick G. Parras Middle School will help the PTSA with their fundraising efforts. Every time you swipe your card or use the phone number associated with the account, Parras will receive credit for that purchase.

New users will need to create an account which requires some basic information, a valid email address and a rewards card. Reward cards are available at the customer service desk at any Ralphs.