We currently have 631 members, we are at 58% of our goal. Our favorite sister school, Adams MS PTSA, has 973 members, only 87 members away from their 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. See above for details.
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!
Thank you to everyone who participated in the 2021/2022 Reflections Program. Parras Middle School has some extremely talented students and your stellar work made the judging process very difficult for our amazing judges. Below is the list of 1st place finishers, in each category. Each of these students will move forward to compete at the Redondo Beach Council level!
Music Composition
1st Place
Cameron Akhavan - 6th Grade
“Time To Change"
Photography
1st Place
Bella Engleman - 6th Grade
“Change is Within My Fingertips"
Visual Arts
1st Place
Daniella Gross - 8th Grade
“The Ocean and I vs.The Wall of Destruction”
Film Production
1st Place
Kaylee Choi - 6th Grade
"Little Changes"
Here is a compilation of all of the PTSA Reflection entries. Fantastic job!
Project Unified
Parras PTSA will be sponsoring families for Project Unified. Stay tuned for more information.
Charleston Wrap Fundraiser
Thank you to everyone who participated in the fundraiser. We earned $2,761.10 for Parras PTSA!
Karly Roe sold the most for the school
Bridget McVerry sold the most on Nov 3rd
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:
Order your 2021-2022 Yearbook & Dedication Ads - Deadline Dec 13th
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.
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 schools in Hermosa Beach City School District, Manhattan Beach Unified School District, Redondo Beach Unified School District and at BCHD's 514 N. Prospect Ave. location in Redondo Beach.
Upcoming Clinics:
Monday, Nov. 15, 3:30 – 6:30 p.m., Washington Elementary School, 1100 Lilienthal Lane, Redondo Beach, 90278
Tuesday, Nov. 16, 3:30 – 6:30 p.m., Tulita Elementary School, 1520 S. Prospect Avenue, Redondo Beach, 90277
Thursday, Nov. 18, 3:30 – 6:30 p.m., Hermosa Valley School, 1645 Valley Drive, Hermosa Beach, 90254
Visit www.bchd.org/schoolvaccines for registration information, things to bring to the appointment, maps and FAQs about the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5-11.
For questions, call BCHD’s School Well-Being Line at 310-374-3426 and press option 2, Monday - Thursday: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. and Friday: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
SAVE THE DATE: On December 2 from 12:30 - 1:30, all South Bay parents and guardians are invited to join us for, "Silver Linings of COVID-19", a virtual event presented by Dr. Moe Gelbart in partnership with MBUSD. Access event details and Zoom link.
OTHER NEWS
National PTA
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!
