Thanks to everyone who purchased gifts for our Project Unified families. A very special thank you to Jamie Fresques for organizing this special program.
PTSA Membership Raffle - STILL GOING ON!
Not a member? Sign up before December 15th to be entered into this drawing.
Want more chances to win? Sign up more members of your family!
Help us reach our goal of 1087 memberships!
CURRENT MEMBERS = 660
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 61%, 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:
Paint & Pour - Jan 12 @ 5:30p (see below)
Art of Candle Making
Fitness Under the Stars
Hands on Art
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!
Save the date for PTSA's Paint & Pour event on January 12th @ 5:30p. It will be at the Flower Duet studio and will be a very fun evening. Details to follow.
PTSA Association Meeting - Jan 26th
Join us via zoom at our next PTSA association meeting, Jan 26th @ 6:45p. Dr. Erickson and Parras Counselors will be in attendance to answer your questions.
PTA Reflections - WINNERS
Parras has two Award of Excellence winners that will move on to compete at the 33rd District PTA Council level.
Cameron Akhavan; Grade 6:Musical Composition
Kaylee Choi; Grade 6:Film Production
We also have two Award of Merit winners:
Daniella Gross; Grade 8:Visual Arts
Bella Engleman; Grade 6:Photography
Congratulations to everyone! Information on the awards for this round to come.
Here's an encore presentation of all of our entries. Great job everyone!
Order your 2021-2022 Yearbook & Dedication Ads - Deadline Dec 13th
CJSF Toy Drive
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.
Open Enrollment for Covered California is open! If you're in need of health insurance, make sure to sign up before the Jan. 31 deadline. BCHD is also available to help and offering FREE enrollment appointments.
The new National PTA interactive DEI exhibit has over 1,400 views and counting. Help us continue to spread the word by sharing it with friends and family!
Get an Inside Look at PTA's New 5-Year Plan:
The future is NOW! Our 2021-2026 strategic plan builds on our values and reflects the needs and interests of the families and leaders we serve. Every stakeholder has a role and an investment in the plan’s success. Learn more.
Policy Briefs:
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!
Securing adequate laws for the care and protection of children and youth is one of the purposes of California State PTA.
Student Voice: The Legislation Conference Strengthened My Confidence and Connections
Learn more about the Legislation Conference from a student's lens, "In my opinion, the most special aspect of the Legislation Conference is that students are welcome to attend. Legislators want to hear from students. They care about what we have to say. As a student, it’s not only important to understand what your role in PTA is, but to also learn about how you can make a change." Read Kathryn’s full article and learn more about the role students have in PTA advocacy.
