PARRAS MIDDLE SCHOOL PTSA
Newsletter
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Week of November 14, 2022 | Issue 22-23.16 |
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Don't forget to DOWNLOAD the PARRAS PTSA app and to enable notifications on your phone in order to get reminders of all school activities.
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Stressing about holiday presents?
STOP!
We got you covered. Buy sweet gifts that everyone will love and support our school at the same time.
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Parras 2022 Family Photo Fundraiser |
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Upcoming Dining-Out Fundraiser
Fresh Brothers - December 6
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Parras PTSA Nominating Committee |
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Interested in joining the Parras PTSA Nominating Committee?
Thank you!
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Multicultural Celebration Event |
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We will hold a Multicultural celebration evening on 3/23 and 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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Become a 2022-2023 Parras PTSA member today! |
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Guess what? Our membership perks page is active on our new app!
Get a FREE COOKIE from Lazy Acres
with a purchase if you use our exclusive Parras MS code found on the app!
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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 831 members!
Thank you to everyone who had already joined.
Our goal is to have 1062 members and reach 100% participation.
Click to see the
If you would like to receive a paper membership card, you can do so at the next General Association Meeting (November 17)
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Middle School Parents Book Club
So just as you know what you are doing as a parent, everything changes and suddenly you have a tween and then a teen, and it feels like you need a new manual! So we are going to check out some books together on parenting teens, and use that as a vehicle to chat, share ideas and experience, and support each other!
When: Once a month 3rd Wednesday of the month, 7 pm on zoom.
Meeting ID: 858 1415 8980
Passcode: 854725
*** NEW DATE ***
November 29th
Frances Jensen - Why Teenage Brains are so hard to understand (Or the whole book)
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Volunteers Needed for 2022-23 School Year:
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 see below.
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Honorary Service Awards Chair
70th Anniversary Volunteers
Schools of Excellence Chair
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Docent: You will present the Hands on Art projects to the students. You will attend training workshops or review the online lesson and try the project at home before teaching.
Helper: You will help with set up and clean up and assist the docent and students during the lessons. You do not attend training workshops.
Why volunteer with Hands on Art?
1. It’s quick! Each period is about 45 minutes long so you can be in and out within 1 hour. Have more time? Sign up for 2 classes back to back for 2 hours of volunteer time.
2. It’s easy! You do not need to have any artistic talent or teaching experience. Each project is designed for kindergarten through high school so anyone can do it. Slide decks, lesson plans, videos, and all art supplies are provided for you. You can attend in-person training or learn the project at home.
3. It’s fun! Learn about different art techniques, art supplies, and artists. Join other Parras docents for an in-person breakfast training session where we will create our own projects with the artist.
4. It’s important! Arts education encourages students’ creativity and critical thinking skills.
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The Parras Library will have a Book Fair the week after Thanksgiving Break. The librarian Ms Smith needs a few helpers. Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Thank you!
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Parras Yearbook - Reserve your yearbook ad space now!
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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. |
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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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Amazon Smile
SUPPORT PARRAS PTSA WHILE YOU SHOP ON AMAZON!
Just go to https://smile.amazon.com/ch/95-6206414 or if shopping by phone, create an Amazon Smile App Shortcut. Designate Nick G Parras Middle School PTSA as your organization and shop as usual. Amazon will then donate a portion of your purchase price to Parras PTSA. Don't forget to bookmark it or go to your AmazonSmile Shortcut app every time you shop!
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Ralphs Rewards
Using the Ralphs community reward program is simple:
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Visit https://www.ralphs.com or log on to the Ralphs app.
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Click on Kroger Community Rewards at the bottom of the page.
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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.
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PTSA GENERAL ASSOCIATION MEETINGS
11/17 - General Association Meeting - in person, 8:30AM
01/26 - General Association Meeting - in person, 6.30 PM
03/30 - General Association Meeting - in person, 8.30 AM (election)
05/25 - General Association Meeting - in person, 8.30 AM
Sign this waiver if you want to participate in any of our in-person meetings
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Diversity and Equity Initiative (DEI) |
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November 15th – 19th – American Education Week – Every year, the week prior to the week of Thanksgiving celebrates the team of people who work in our nation’s public schools. Each day of the week has its own theme, during which the public school community is celebrated. The community includes everyone from bus drivers, classroom teachers, librarians, cafeteria staff, custodians, and administrative staff, plus countless others.
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November 16th – International Day for Tolerance – In 1996, the UN General Assembly proclaimed November 16th as International Day for Tolerance. This action followed the adoption of a Declaration of Principles on Tolerance. Among other things, the Declaration affirms that tolerance is neither indulgence nor indifference. It is respect and appreciation of the rich variety of our world's cultures, our forms of expression and ways of being human. Tolerance recognizes the universal human rights and fundamental freedoms of others.
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November 24th – Thanksgiving - Thanksgiving Day in the United States is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November each year. Traditionally it is a time to give thanks for all the sacrifice and hard work done for the harvest. In modern times, people take time off work and spend time with family and friends over a large feast held on Thanksgiving Day.
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Holiday Staycation - RBEF Fundraiser |
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