Parras PTSA is hosting its annual Family STEM Night on Tuesday, May 10, 2022, from 5PM to 7PM. There will be a science fair with close to 200 student projects, robotics demonstrations, hands-on activities, and exhibitors such as Space Force’s Space Command Systems, Marine Mammal Care Center, and Water Replenishment District. The Grilled Cheese N’ Things food truck and Dippin’ Dots will cater food for purchase. It’s a free community event open to all. Please come join us for an evening of fun science activities.
STEM Night Volunteers NEEDED - May 10th - NO SCIENCE EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!
Please join us at our next association meeting which will now be held on Wednesday, May 25 @ 7:15p in the Parras Cafeteria, immediately following the band concert.
Parras PTSA 2022-23 Goals Survey
Please help us plan the 2022-23 school year to maximize our effectiveness in serving the Parras community. 2020-2022 has been a challenging period for Parras PTSA. At some points our activities were very limited and we had to think outside the box. As we hopefully return to the "new normal", the incoming board would like to set our goals and priorities for our programs.
We will hold an opportunity drawing for everyone who responds to the survey at our May 25th Association Meeting. The winner can choose between a prize of two bottles of wine from Lazy Acres or a mixing bowl set from Charleston Wrap.
We had a huge number of parent volunteers in school the last two weeks. Enormous thanks go to our 6th Grade Greek Day Chairs, Sarah Olko and Zoe Caldwell, to Evelyn Huang our 7th Grade Renaissance Fair Chair, and to Amelia Lee and Louis Choi who organized the 7th Grade Science Fair and Tuesday evenings Upcoming Family STEM Night
Special thanks to all our volunteers: Jenny Grossman, Lynne Lasecki, Alan Castro, Jean Ha, Tijen Loubert, Odette Matthews, Carol Sommers, Sharon Riss, Hanh Archer, Michelle Freeman, Rosemarie Rose, Lisa Hsu, Rebecca Zino, Hazel Choy, Amy Pak, Evelyn Huang, Wesley Chidester, Joy Chabot, Bhuvan Bajaj, Stacey Tamura, Nicole Borneman, Monica Reasor, Maria Menke, Anna Engleman, Heather MacKender, Lisa Gurley, Kimberley Akhavan, Mary Stuppa, Michelle Freeman, Amber Purohit, Marcia Varez, Lisa Sheffield, Sharon Riss, Tatyana Brown, Joe Lasecki, Elisabeth Legge, Leslie Chrzan, Scott Wright, Stacy Buss, Brent Grow, Rosie Arellano, Heather Kumprey, Treasa Chidester, Erin Dulmage, Cody Dulmage, Brandi Harkins, Stacey Tamura, Karen Cull, Arpi Aprahamian, Debbie Maehara, Alyssa Chia, Andrea Kong -Woo, Flosil Wong, Stacey Miyashita, Yoshi Morimoto, Gavin Gilimi, Katie Laughrey, Kristen Murray, Hadley Salus, Cynthia Snyder, Kristen Currier, Johanna Nigel, Keith and Lindley Montoya, Pamela Sammarro, Amy Crawford, Laura Grabher, Lindsey Libby, Amy Bergant, Rachel Lonsdale, Maya Jones, Geralyn Yantz, Kate Oddo, Isela Frisby, Ariana Martins, Jesse Mayotte, Sara Stewart, Steve Truitt, Alexandra Bujor, Vikram Kothari, John Kim, John Diethelm, Pranav Dala, Anna Hidvegi Hidvegi, Alison Corteen, Jennifer Embler, Tina Nathan, Lisa Hsu, Kim Tyler, Nancy Koza- Chamides, Nick Cull, Melissa DeChandt, Donna Reilly, Christine Lowry, Heather Weaver, Lindsay Rielly-Libbey, Joseph Salus, Kent McRae and Kimberly Quihius!
Parras PTSA wishes to thank Papa Guidos and Ocho for the delicious food for Renaissance Fair!
Thank you to Riviera Orthodontics for their donation towards Family STEM Night. We still need a few volunteers for Tuesday evening's event to help with hands-on science activities. Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0e4ea4ad28abfec61-7thgrade
Teacher Appreciation Week Recap
Monday: Taco Lunch
Tuesday: Flowers
Wednesday: Coffee Cart
Thursday: Snacks & Fruit
Friday: Ice Cream Bar
Thanks to Manuela Diethelm who organized Teacher Appreciation Week & to all who donated to our effort, it was way beyond our expectations! The teachers and staff were truly amazed by their treats last week - they really felt your outpouring of love!
8th Grade Graduation Yard Signs - HURRY, ONLY 33 LEFT!
Are you proud of your graduating 8th grader? Purchase a yard sign to display in front of your residence. Will arrive on Wednesday, May 11th!
Guess what? Next school year we will celebrate our Platinum Anniversary. That's right, Parras PTSA is turning 70 years old, and we are going to celebrate big! 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 email us at parrasptsa@gmail.com. We need the following chairs and committee members:
Spirit Wear ~ Silent Auction ~ Parent Social Event ~ Greek Day ~ Hands on Art ~ Video Chair ~ Diversity & Cultural Celebration ~ Family Stem Night ~ Mindfulness Fest ~ 7th Grade Science Fair ~ 8th Grade Legacy Project ~ Silent Auction
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!
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.
Performing Arts Workshops, WINNER, BEST SUMMER CAMP in LA Parent Magazine. For fourteen years, PAW’s Matching Fund Scholarship program has enabled thousands of children throughout Los Angeles to enjoy the benefits of an arts education. We are very excited to announce that our donor has stepped forward for the 14th year to make the matching fund scholarships available once more. It is our wish to make sure all 200 Matching Fund Scholarships are gifted once again.
These special scholarships have been made available for us to give as a matching fund. Our donor believes that an arts education is essential for a child’s growth and development and is sponsoring half the tuition for up to 50 children at each camp site. Each Matching Fund Scholarship provides half of the tuition for our two week MUSICAL THEATER CAMP when the parent matches the remaining $425.
It is our donor’s request that the scholarships have no conditions or prerequisites. We are gifting these scholarships immediately. To receive one of these scholarships please call us at (310) 827-8827 and mention “Matching Fund Scholarships.” For more information about us visit PerformingArtsWorkshops.com. Camp Locations In: West LA, Studio City, Redondo Beach, Pasadena, El Segundo, Northridge, and Rancho Palos Verdes!
Kindness Counts
In partnership with Beach Cities Health District and Hermosa Beach Mayor Michael Detoy, Manhattan Beach Mayor Hildy Stern and Redondo Beach Mayor Bill Brand
Every act of kindness, big or small, has the power to make a difference in someone’s life. By sharing your story, you empower others to choose kindness more often. Did you know that kindness and empathy spark the release of feel-good oxytocin in the brain of everyone involved, including observers? Learn more at bchd.org/kindnesscounts.
CAPTA supported SB 93, which prohibits the sale of many flavored tobacco products is in danger of being repealed. Vaping is a national health concern for students, with devastating effects on the mental and physical health of our students. Learn more at an upcoming free virtual conference.
Four members from Parras PTSA's 2022-23 leadership traveled to the California PTA Convention in Ontario with over 900 representatives from schools all over the state. We heard from Anna King, President of the National PTA and of course from our own CAPTA President Carol Green as well as the PTA Teacher of the Year. Zoe Caldwell, our Legislation chair attended a workshop where she learned about the California education budget and how schools are funded. Karen Cull attended a workshop on the effects of sleep deprivation on teens and the importance of late school starts, and also on engaging families, and Melissa DeChandt attended workshops on Vaping and Mental Health. Gloria Macri, who will be on the Parras board next year, attended on behalf of Jefferson Elementary.
