We currently have 621 members, we are at 57% of our goal. Our favorite sister school, Adams MS PTSA, has 969 members, only 91 members away from their goal.
Let's go Parras, let's show our community that we can reach our goal!
Join and be entered into a drawing for a $50 Lazy Acres gift card.
The drawing will take place at our in personPTSA association meeting at the Parras MS lunch tables on Nov 17th @ 6:45p. Dress warmly as it will be held outside and as always, Dr. Erickson & Mr. Shawver will be there to answer your questions. Click here for the agenda. PTSA membership cards will be available for members who would like the hard copy.
Parras PTSA - 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.
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.
Parents, please stop by the Parras Book Fair before or after your student’s parent-teacher conferences and help support Parras MS. Proceeds will go towards new library books and student activities for this school year! The Book Fair will be open Monday through Thursday, (Nov 29th - Dec 2nd), 12:30 - 4:00pm. Sign ups for volunteers to help work the Book Fair will be coming soon!
Native American Heritage Month!
The PTA invites you to learn, recognize and acknowledge the unique contributions of Native Americans such as: culture, traditions, inventions, music, crafts and dance. As eager students we can read books by Native American authors, support Native American-owned businesses, charities, and/or watch documentaries to learn more. Let us celebrate this month by honoring our Native American communities.
Some helpful links to learn more about Native American Heritage Month:
Beach Cities Health District, in partnership with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health and the South Bay Consortium for School Vaccines, is hosting vaccine clinics for children ages 5-11 in the Beach Cities. Clinics will be held at the times and locations below.
Learn how to boost your well-being through evidence-based practices to build resilience, feel more connected and be happier. The series focuses on the building blocks to help create a healthier and happier you. Presented by Beach Cities Health District in partnership with the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at California State University, Dominguez Hills.
Maximize Gratitude: Express appreciation and savor kindness
Tuesday, November 9 from 11 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Families Connected Speaker Series
In case you missed Dr. David J. Schonfeld talking about "Supporting Our Children During the COVID-19 Pandemic, here it is.
OTHER NEWS
National PTA
When this school year began, many families focused on readjusting to a new normal. Ensuring that our students and teachers were healthy and ready for the school year ahead. We all were optimistic and up for the challenge! Instead, our students are currently facing weekly threats due to gun violence and active school shootings.
National PTA recognizes the recent school shootings and events due to gun violence. No parent should have to fear for the safety of their child once they leave home. Unfortunately, lives are continuously being lost or changed forever due to a lack of gun violence prevention laws. PTA calls on Congress and the Administration to immediately address the many factors that contribute to the rampant gun violence in the United States.
Contact your Representative and Senator today to insist that our country needs sensible solutions to gun violence and gun violence prevention.
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California PTA
Securing adequate laws for the care and protection of children and youth is one of the purposes of California State PTA.
