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Newsletter
Week of February 20, 2023 | Issue 22-23.29
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Please join us on February 25 at our largest fundraiser of the year as we celebrate the 70th birthday of the Parras PTSA! Must be 21 or over to attend the event.
Tickets are limited, so get them while they last. The evening will include dinner, dancing, silent auction, prizes and more!!
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The silent auction is now OPEN and will close the night of the event. You don't have to attend the party to bid in the auction!
Our silent auction has over $50,000 in item value.
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Check out the cool vacations in our Silent Auction 🏖️🗻 | |
The silent auction is now OPEN and will close the night of the event. You don't have to attend the party to bid in the auction!
Our silent auction has over $50,000 in item value.
Check out the cool vacations we have in our silent auction!!
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Parras Multicultural Night | |
We need families willing to work as a team to represent their ethnic or other cultures. Please use the form below to express your interest.
Please attend informational meeting on March 6th, 6PM (Zoom details to come)
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All PTA Board positions are considered OPEN until the PTA 2023-24 slate vote at the General Association Meeting on Friday, March 30, 2023. Elections for the 2023-24 Executive Board will take place at this meeting.
All eligible association members may be nominated for the listed positions. They may also run against anyone already slated in a Board position.
If you are interested in becoming a candidate or would like to nominate someone whom you believe would be a great Executive Board member, please
FILL OUT THE FORM
CLICK HERE
Please feel free to email your questions and/or concerns to Melissa DeChandt at
Legislation@33rdpta.org
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Interested in joining the Parras PTSA Executive Board? | |
The Parras PTSA Nominating Committee is seeking candidates for the 2023-24 PTSA Executive Board. You can learn more about each Board position by clicking the links below. Without willing Board Members, Parras students won't have assembles, field trips, Science Fair or any of the other fun events run by the PTA. Please consider playing an important role in your child's school experience!
PTA Board Positions and Position Descriptions:
Nominations need to be submitted by February 26.
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Thank you to everyone who had already joined. Our goal is to have 1062 members and reach 100% participation.
Get a FREE 🍪 "THE COOKIE" 🍪 from Lazy Acres
with a purchase if you use our exclusive Parras MS code found on the app!
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Join the PTSA and win prizes from opportunity drawings all year.
Any NEW PTSA Memberships purchased from January 17th-31st will be entered in a Special Opportunity Drawing!
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 844 members!
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Online Book Sales (May 5, 2023)
** Books can be purchased with Cash or Check made out to "Parras Middle School ASB" at any time up until the end of the school year. Please drop money off to Ms. Kanemaru in the Home Ec room in Hall 1.
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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.
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VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES | | |
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.
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Multicultural Celebration Committee | We will hold a Multicultural celebration evening on 3/23 and we need committee members to work on this fun event. If you would like to volunteer and be part of the committee, please complete this form below. | | |
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DEI COMMITTEE
IMPORTANT DATES
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Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. Since 1976, every U.S. president has officially designated the month of February as Black History Month. Other countries around the world, including Canada and the United Kingdom, also devote a month to celebrating Black history. | | | |
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February 15th - Parinirvana Day (Buddhist) | The Great Lent (also known as “The Great Fast”) is the most important fasting season of the church year within many denominations of Eastern Christianity. It is a time for Orthodox Christians to draw closer to God through worship, prayer, fasting, and acts of charity and is intended to prepare them for Pascha (Easter). | | | |
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February 25th – March 1st - Festival of Ayyam-I-Ha (Baha'i) | The Baháʼí Faith is a religion teaching the essential worth of all religions and the unity of all people. Established by Baháʼu'lláh in the 19th century, it initially developed in Iran and parts of the Middle East. Members of the Baha’i tradition celebrate Ayyám-i-Há, or “Days of Ha." These days are devoted to spiritual preparation for the month-long fast, Alá, that follows. These days are festive times in the community, characterized by hospitality, charity, service and gift-giving. | | |
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The Community Advisory Committee (CAC) in collaboration with Southwest SELPA presents: The 10th Annual Staff and Community Partners Awards Night. “Educators making a difference.”
Join on April 19, 2023, in celebrating educators and community members who go above and beyond for our students with special needs (teachers, administrators, volunteers, instructional assistants, etc.)
Nomination form - CLICK HERE
Nominations are being accepted until February 28, 2023 at 5pm.
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RBEF HIGH SCHOOL SUMMER PROGRAM 2023
*** REGISTRATION OPEN ***
SUMMER SESSIONS
RBEF offers credit based courses, enrichment courses, and workshops. There are in-person courses taught by RUHS teachers and also online, self-paced, independent study courses.
To see all courses that incoming 9th grade students can take over the summer, please see flyer below.
EARLY BIRD PRICE for in-person courses until March 31
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SPORTS CAMPS
This summer, RBEF will also offer THE popular Sea Hawk Sports Camps. Check out all available camps below. Camps are open to all incoming 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students. All camps are run by RBUSD authorized coaches and staff.
Days, dates and times vary by sport. To see these details as well as the level of each camp, please visit the sports camps section of our website and click on each camp.
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Onizuka Space Science Day
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Serious-minded science students in Grades 5-12 are invited to attend Onizuka Space Science Day on campus at El Camino College!
Event Info
- Saturday, March 4, 2023
- 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
- El Camino College (Check-in at the Marsee Auditorium)
- Kids may need an adult present to help navigate our large campus.
- RAIN OR SHINE! Please wear appropriate attire.
- Free lunch for the first 900 students!
For more information CLICK HERE
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Ralphs community reward program | |
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