Parras PTSA General Association Meeting

The meeting will be in person in the Parras Cafeteria. Please join us at 6PM for a meet and greet and snacks. The meeting will begin promptly at 6:30PM.

At the Association Meeting we will:

Invited guests will include Raymur Flinn, Board Presiding Officer, RBUSD Board of Education, and a speaker from the Allcove Project.

Join the Parras PTSA to support programs and events such as:

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If you would like to receive a paper membership card, you can do so at the first General Association Meeting (September 29)

Parras PTSA Sponsors: Thank you, Teresa Workman Realty

Come on out to AR Workshop and get creative with other Parras families. Choose from several projects (wood and doormats) to create your one of a kind piece. Everyone in attendance must have a project to work on - no group projects.

No student drop-offs allowed. Every student must have an adult present.

Not able to attend? You can pick up a DIY project and have a family craft night at your leisure.

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.

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. 

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

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!

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.   

Sign this waiver if you want to participate in any of our in-person meetings

National Hispanic Heritage Awareness Month – National Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15^th – October 15^th to promote the history, culture, and contributions of Hispanic-Americans — specifically, those whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. Communities mark the achievements of Hispanic and Latino Americans with festivals and educational activities. This year's theme is: "Unidos: Inclusivity for a Stronger Nation."

See a list of events organized by the LA Public Library HERE.

Proposition 28: CALIFORNIA ART AND MUSIC K-12 EDUCATION FUNDING INITIATIVE

See the California State PTA Referendum Study Report here.

We also want to draw members' attention to our support for Senate Bill 328, on later school start, sponsored by California State PTA and which came into effect in 2022. If you would like to know more about the science behind this important legislation and why PTA supported it, we recommend watching this wonderful webinar about Teens and Sleep or find these resources.

Thanks to our partners at Clear Recovery Center, all gifts made this week up to $25,000 are eligible for matching dollars.

Let's all come Together for Education and double the impact of your gift!

Make an investment in our students through RBEF this year. Please consider a gift of $350 per student, but no gift is too big or too small.

Gifts can be made as a one-time donation or in monthly installments. And, don’t forget to see if your company offers a corporate match to double the impact of your gift.