PARRAS MIDDLE SCHOOL PTSA
Newsletter
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Week of October 3, 2022 | Issue 22-23.10 |
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Parras PTSA General Association Meeting Recap |
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Thank you to everyone who attended our General Association Meeting on September 29th.
We heard presentations from Principal Erickson, School Board member Dan Elder, Mr. Shawver and the ASB leaders, Counselor Kelly Goo, and Tiffany Smith & Shaina Martinez from BCHD presenting on the Allcove project.
During the meeting, we also voted on the PTSA budget for the 2022-2023 school year. Please find below an overview of the budget.
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Parras 2022 Family Photo Fundraiser |
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Parras Family Social at AR Workshop |
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Join the Parras PTSA for our first family social of the 2022-2023 school year.
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.
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Become a 2022-2023 Parras PTSA member today! |
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Join the Parras PTSA to support programs and events such as:
- Hands On Art
- Assemblies
- Teacher Grants
- S.T.E.M. Night
- 7th Grade Science Fair
- and more...
We are currently at 803 members!
Thank you to everyone who had already joined.
Our goal is to have 1062 members and reach 100% participation.
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If you would like to receive a paper membership card, you can do so at the first General Association Meeting (November 17)
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Middle School Parents Book Club
So just as you know what you are doing as a parent, everything changes and suddenly you have a tween and then a teen, and it feels like you need a new manual! So we are going to check out some books together on parenting teens, and use that as a vehicle to chat, share ideas and experience, and support each other!
When: Once a month, the 3rd Wednesday of the month, 7 PM on Zoom.
Meeting ID: 858 1415 8980
Passcode: 854725
If you have time, you can read Lewis' book: The Sleep-Deprived Teen: Why Our Teenagers Are So Tired, and How Parents and Schools Can Help Them Thrive (More info...)
For more resources on the topics, see also teens & sleep webinar:
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Parras Middle School Youth Running Club
Attention all you running enthusiasts! Parras' Wave Runners Cross Country Team Coaches Linda, Jason, and James welcome you!
Joining our team is a great way to get involved, have fun and improve your running skills. All levels of runners are invited! If you missed the information meeting on Friday, it is not too late to join.
Practices will be: Tue and Thu at 3:15 -4:30 PM at Parras and Sat at 9 AM at The Strand, Greenbelt, or event locations.
Scheduled Meets:
Thu, Oct 6 - MBMS
Fri, Oct 14 – Mt Sac (?)
Mon, Nov 7 - PVIS
Sat, Dec 10 - WR Jingle Bell Run
Other opportunities:
Oct 26 – Warrior Mile West High
Nov 24 – Torrance Turkey Trot
Looking forward to a great season,
Linda Buck
310 213-6996
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DOWNLOAD the Parras PTSA App
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Have you heard that our school has a new mobile app? We are excited to announce that we now have a custom mobile app at our school! It's never been easier to access event calendars, class information, lunch menus, bell schedules, district information, fundraisers, volunteer opportunities, and so much more! AND, by installing our app, you will receive important announcements and friendly reminders about what’s happening at our school.
Search for our school or use these links to download our app today. You'll have a handy icon on your phone and with just a tap or two, you can be connected to our school! Don't forget to accept push notifications so that you receive our text alerts!
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2022-23 Reflections Theme Announcement: Show Your Voice!
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.
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Volunteers Needed for 2022-23 School Year:
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 complete the google form below.
Parras App Chair
Honorary Service Awards Chair
Scholarship Committee Members
70th Anniversary Volunteers
Schools of Excellence Chair
Hands on Art Docents (Oct 24-28, Jan 20-27, Mar 27-31)
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Parras Yearbook - Reserve your yearbook ad space now!
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Yearbook Recognition Ads are the perfect way to commemorate achievements and celebrate milestones. In addition, revenues from Recognition Ads help our school create a better yearbook. To purchase your ad online, click the link below. You will have to create your ad and then you will be prompted to pay after. |
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Jostens is responsible for our school's yearbook ad sales. Please do not contact or send materials to the school. All early-bird orders must be placed by 12/01/2022. After this date, the prices go up! Also, don't forget to purchase the actual Yearbook in addition to a Recognition Ad.
The yearbook is not a PTA fundraiser and it is not organized by PTA.
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Amazon Smile
SUPPORT PARRAS PTSA WHILE YOU SHOP ON AMAZON!
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!
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Ralphs Rewards
Using the Ralphs community reward program is simple:
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Visit https://www.ralphs.com or log on to the Ralphs app.
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Click on Kroger Community Rewards at the bottom of the page.
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Search for NICK G. PARRAS MIDDLE SCHOOL PTSA or use our organizations number - SE934
- Click Enroll
Linking your card to Nick G. Parras Middle School will help the PTSA with their fundraising efforts. Every time you swipe your card or use the phone number associated with the account, Parras will receive credit for that purchase.
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.
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PTSA GENERAL ASSOCIATION MEETINGS
11/17 - General Association Meeting - in person, 8:30AM
01/26 - General Association Meeting - in person, 6.30 PM
03/30 - General Association Meeting - in person, 8.30 AM (election)
05/25 - General Association Meeting - in person, 8.30 AM
Sign this waiver if you want to participate in any of our in-person meetings
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Diversity and Equity Initiative (DEI) |
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California State PTA currently supports the following state ballot measures on the upcoming November 2022 Ballot:
Proposition 31
Voting Yes on Proposition 31 will prohibit the sale of flavored tobacco products.
The California State PTA conducted two studies of this measure.
Proposition 28: CALIFORNIA ART AND MUSIC K-12 EDUCATION FUNDING INITIATIVE
Vote Yes on Proposition 28
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.
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SKECHERS FRIENDSHIP WALK
OCTOBER 30th
HERE’S HOW TO REGISTER!
2. Fill out registration information for each walker individually! Sign up your family, friends, neighbors, co-workers and even pets! Each $30 Registration Fee comes BACK to PARRAS PLUS MORE!
3. Make sure to check the box for REDONDO BEACH EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION so Team PARRAS GETS CREDIT for each of our walkers!
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Redondo Beach Special Election |
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Community Advisory Committee |
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