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Hands on Art - Flip Art
Students learned the art of Animation in Hands On Art this week. After a brief history of the evolution of Animation, students were challenged to create their own story and animate it in flip book form.
Thank you to all of the wonderful docents and helpers for making this project a huge success
As a member of California State PTA, you advocate for children, promote parent and family involvement in schools, and improve the lives of all children and families. To show our appreciation, we have partnered with several organizations to bring you some extra perks of membership!
Visit our website or download the Member Perks flier in English or Spanish to learn more and take advantage of your exclusive offers!
We again have the opportunity to pass out the COVID Rapid Tests at Parras Middle School. These tests, provided by the state of California, are free of charge to our students. We are handing out one kit per student, and each kit has two tests.
These kits are optional, however we recommend that all families take advantage of this opportunity AND test their student(s) the weekend before returning from spring break.
est kit distribution will take place on Tuesday, April 5th: 6:30 – 7:30 am via drive through, Thursday, April 7th: 3:30 – 4:30 pm via drive through. You may come during either time.
A parent/guardian can drive through the lot on Lucia Ave to pick up a kit from one of the tables that will be along the curb in the drop-off area right in front of the main office.
If you come on Thursday afternoon to pick up student(s) after school, please leave campus and return in the 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM window to pick up the kit. We need to keep traffic flowing during a span of time right after school gets out.
To receive the kit you may present any one of the following in person during the specific pick-up times:
The student’s Parras ID Card
Any report card or progress report from Parras with the student’s name on it
A screenshot of PowerSchool (after you have logged in) that shows the student’s name
Again, you will receive one kit from us for each student you have enrolled at Parras Middle School.
The BOOK FAIR is coming!
It is that time of year again for the Book Fair! It will run April 25th – 29th during lunch and afterschool for 30 minutes and it will be open during the Open House on Thursday 28th. Here is the URL for the Parras Scholastic site to get you started and give you more details https://www.scholastic.com/bf/parrasmiddleschool1. Hope to see you all at the Book Fair during Open House!
If you'd like to volunteer to help at the Book Fair, please contact Katie Laughrey at laughreyfamily@gmail.com.
6th Grade Greek Day - April 27th
On Wednesday, April 27th, all 6th grade students will participate in a one-day celebration of Ancient Greece to enhance their Social Science curriculum. See link below for important information regarding Greek Day & to purchase your student's toga.
The RUHS Counseling Team is so excited to have you join our Sea Hawk Family!
8th grade students received their 2022-2023 Course Selection Sheets the week of March 21st. Students should watch the 8th to 9th Grade RUHS Scheduling Videobefore selecting courses. Students will be selecting courses for 9th grade directly in the Power School Portal, and the RUHS Counselors will be meeting individually with each student during Middle School Social Studies classes to answer any questions and confirm their course selections. Please refer to the Important 8th Grade Scheduling Dates and links below.
Important 8th – 9th Grade Scheduling Dates:
Week of March 21st: Please watch: 8th to 9th Grade RUHS Scheduling Video. You may have to watch it multiple times, as there is quite a lot of important information included in the video. Course Selection sheets distributed to students in Social Studies Classes.
March 22: 8th Grade PowerSchool Course Request Window is Open
March 28: Parent questions for Scheduling Town Hall Meeting must be submitted
Lists descriptions of all courses at RUHS and also lists prerequisites (if any) that students must meet in order to enroll in certain classes.
COVID-19 Testing
Beach Cities Health District has regular COVID testing Monday through Friday with expanded hours and is located at 514 N. Prospect Avenue. Please use this link to sign up for a test: BCHD Testing Link.The student ID can be found in PowerSchool. The BCHD School Well-Being Line will open tomorrow at 8:00am if you have any registration or testing questions at 310.374.3426, press option 2.
Your Parras Middle School Counselors Making a Difference
In March, our TUPE lessons will be delivered to all 7th grade students during science class! TUPE stands for Tobacco Use Prevention Education. Parras 7th graders will get an opportunity to learn all about the negative consequences of tobacco and other nicotine-based products. To learn more about our TUPE lessons clickhere.
Hang Out Spot takes place every Thursday during lunch. Students are welcome to join the counseling staff in the MPR where we have music playing, fun games to play and art supplies available. If your child wants to make new friends, then Hang Out Spot is the place to be! It is also ideal for students who just need a place to unwind and recharge.
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complex, lifelong developmental condition that typically appears during early childhood and can impact a person’s social skills, communication, relationships, and self-regulation. The Autism experience is different for everyone. It is defined by a certain set of behaviors and is often referred to as a “spectrum condition” that affects people differently and to varying degrees. Throughout the month, Autism Speaks (a non-profit organization focused on advocacy and support, increasing acceptance, and advancing research into causes and better interventions for ASD), focuses on sharing stories and providing opportunities to increase understanding and acceptance of people with autism and fostering worldwide support. The #celebratedifferences campaign works to create connections and empower everyone in the Autism community to live fully. For more information, check out autismspeaks.org and autismsociety.org.
Genocide Awareness Month
Genocide Awareness Month is commemorated in April because this month contains many significant dates in the history of genocide. These include the beginnings of the Armenian Genocide, the Holocaust, the Armenian Genocide, Genocide Against the Tutsi in Rwanda and many others.
4/2 - Ramadan Begins – Also spelled Ramazan, Ramzan, Ramadhan or Ramathan, this holy month of worship occurs during the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and is observed by Muslims worldwide through a month of fasting (sunrise to sunset), prayer, reflection, and community.
4/5 - Qingming Day- is a traditional Chinese festival observed by the Han Chinese of mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan and by the ethnic Chinese of Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia and Thailand. It is traditionally a day to visit and remember family ancestors. Qingming translates to “clean” and “bright,” and it is also a day to celebrate the beginning of spring. People enjoy outdoor activities during this three-day public holiday.
4/6 - Chakri Day- This is a public holiday in Thailand, officially called the Chakri Memorial Day. It is the day to commemorate the founding day of the still-reigning Chakri Royal Dynasty 1782 and to honor all their contributions throughout history.
4/7- World Health Day
4/10 - Palm Sunday – Palm Sunday is a Christian holy holiday that falls on the Sunday before Easter. The feast on Palm Sunday commemorates Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem, an event mentioned in each of the four canonical Gospels. Palm Sunday marks the first day of Holy Week for Christians.
4/10 - Rama Navami- This is a Hindu Spring Festival that celebrates the birthday of Lord Rama.
4/13 - 4/15 - Songkran Festival - Thai New Year marks the end of the dry season with religious ceremonies and water fights, which are a trademark of the festival.
4/14 - Vaisakhi- This is the Sikh New Year festival and one of the most important dates in the Sikh calendar. It marks the start of the Punjabi New Year, but it is also a day to celebrate 1699 - the year when Sikhism was born as a collective faith.
4/15 - Good Friday- Many Christians around the world observe Good Friday on the Friday before Easter Sunday. It commemorates Jesus Christ's Passion, crucifixion, and death, and is observed during Holy Week as part of the Paschal Triduum.
4/15 - 4/23 - Passover – Also known as Pesach in Hebrew, Passover is a major Jewish holiday that celebrates the emancipation of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt and the “passing over” of the forces of destruction, or the sparing of the firstborn of the Israelites as told in the book of Exodus. During Passover, Jewish families celebrate the holiday through a special family meal called the Seder and refraining from eating leavened food.
4/17- Easter - Easter is a Christian holiday that celebrates the belief in the resurrection of Jesus Christ. In commemorating the resurrection of Jesus, Easter also celebrates the defeat of death and the hope of salvation. Eggs are often associated with Easter as they represent new life and rebirth.
4/21- 5/2 Festival of Ridvan- This festival is the holiest of days in the Baha'i tradition and commemorates the 12 days when Bahá'u'lláh, the prophet-founder, lived in paradise, which is called Ridván.
4/22 - Earth Day - First held in April 1970, Earth Day is an annual event to demonstrate support for environmental protection.
4/23 - Day of Silence- LGBTQ+ - This is an annual day of action to spread awareness about the effects of the bullying and harassment of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning students. In the United States, some students take a day-long vow of silence to symbolically represent the silencing of LGBTQ students.
4/24 - Armenian Martyrs Day - This day is a public holiday in Armenia and observed by many in the international Armenian community, which honors the memory of the victims of genocide that began on April 24,1915.
