Weekly Penguin News
Park Village Elementary - A 2018 CA Distinguished School
Upcoming Events
1/14 - CHADD Meeting | 7:00-9:00 pm @ MPR
1/15 - Vision & Hearing Screening
1/17 - Spirit Day: Harry Potter Day
1/17 - Friday Flag | 9:00 am @ Lunch Area
1/17 - Ice Cream Social | 3:20 pm @ Lunch Area
1/17 - D.A.D.S. Group Meeting | 7:00 pm @ TBD
1/20 - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - No school
1/22 - X-ploration
1/23 - PUSD Bond Measure Meeting | 6:00 pm @ Canyon View MPR
1/24 - Picnic with Penguins
1/24 - Ice Cream Social | 3:20 pm @ Lunch Area
1/25 - D.A.D.S. Sponsored Astronomy Night & Planetarium Show | 5:30-8:00 pm @ MPR & Kindergarten playground
Go to https://parkvillagefoundation.com/pages/calendar for additional calendar events
Go to https://app.peachjar.com/flyers/all/schools/52513 for PVES digital flyers
PUSD Bond Measure Meeting
Together, with our neighbors, Canyon View Elementary and Sundance Elementary, we will be hosting an informational community meeting to discuss the upcoming potential PUSD Bond Measure. The meeting will take place on Thursday, January 23rd at 6:00 pm in the Canyon View Elementary School multipurpose room.
PUSD Board of Education President and PVES parent, Dr. Darshana Patel, will be joining us. We hope you will be able to attend this important informational meeting.
To learn more, please visit the links below:
Flyer Link
https://powayusd.com/PUSD/media/Communications/2019/UPDATED-Bond-Measure-Information-Flyer-12-10-19.pdf
Potential Bond Measure FAQ LINK
https://www.powayusd.com/en-US/Community/Potential-Bond-Measure/Potential-Bond-Measure-FAQ
Running Club Update
Spirit Day: Harry Potter Day
D.A.D.S. Group Meeting, January 17, 7PM
Picnic with Penguins, January 24!
Weather permitting, come on out and enjoy lunch with your students. Note that the lunch schedule will have them eating first before going out to the playground on that day. If you know someone who can't make it that day, check to see if you can bring a lunch for their child too. If you're running late and can't pick something up, you can purchase a lunch from the cafeteria for $4.
Here's the schedule:
11:15 - 11:45 am Transitional Kindergarten (TK)
12:00 - 12:40 pm 4th and 5th grade
12:20 - 1:00 pm 2nd and 3rd grade
12:40 - 1:20 pm Kindergarten and 1st grade
If you can, please volunteer to tend the sign in sheet at the gate for a half hour shift. Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e084ea9ae2da5f85-january3
Planetarium Coming to the MPR for Astronomy Night January 25th!
Come to this all free event from 5:30 to 8:00 on Saturday evening the 25th. There will be three 40 minute planetarium shows, starting at 5:40, 6:30, and 7:20. When you arrive, pick up tickets for the showtime you would like. While you wait, gaze at the heavens through telescopes near the kindergarten playground, ask the volunteers questions about what you see, watch space themed shows out by the telescopes, peruse posters and books, and enjoy hot chocolate and light snacks.
Event is hosted by the D.A.D.S. Group, funded by YOUR Foundation donations and will be held rain or clear.
If you have space related materials to display, a telescope you could set up, or would like to help with the event, please contact Victor at pvesedads1@gmail.com. Thank you!
Restaurant Night, January 28
Annual Jog-a-thon is Coming!
Dust off your running shoes because the 15th Annual Jog-a-thon will be here before you know it! The Jog-a-thon will take place on Tuesday, February 11. Each class will have a 20 minute time slot in which to run around the track with classmates, teachers, and Mr. Mosgrove. Parents are also welcome to join their children! This Foundation FUNdraiser raises money to support our Science, Technology, Art, Music, and PE programs, and also encourages healthy habits for all of our Penguins.
You will receive information regarding teacher and parent responsibilities, running times, class colors, and our school-wide incentive on January 24. Any questions or concerns can be sent to Jim Buchmiller, jcbuchmiller@san.rr.com.
5th Grade Yearbook Lovelines
It's not too late to order a yearbook! The cost is $34.65.
Go to https://tr5.treering.com/createAccount/101471725840797.
Yearbook FAQS: https://app.peachjar.com/flyers/811954/schools/52513
Questions? Contact parkvillageyearbook@gmail.com
A New Way to Track Box Tops Participation!
Now when families use the Box Tops app to scan their store receipt, they can "Give Credit" to a teacher! To "Give Credit" make sure you have the latest version of the Box Tops app, scan your receipt, then tap the star icon to enter your "Give Credit" memo.
You can still clip Box Tops on packages & send them to school. Physical Box Top clips are being phased out of production, but may continue to be found on many products throughout the store. Send your clipped Box Tops, along with any unexpired clips you may have at home, to your teacher.
Please visit https://www.boxtops4education.com for more information.
Heritage Fair Volunteers Wanted
The Park Village Annual Heritage Fair is on March 21, 2020. We are looking volunteers to help with the planning and running of this fun and festive event. For more information, please contact Nita Jha: drnitajha@gmail.com
**REMINDERS**
Volunteer Opportunities for 2019 - 2020
Park Village prides itself on our programs and events. However, they are all run by parent volunteers, and we need your help! We have opportunities of all types and sizes. Even one hour once a month can make a difference!
- Library - Help reshelve books. This task is constant and can happen any time of day. Perhaps you can help after morning drop-off or while waiting to pick up your child in the afternoon? You can make a difference in as little as 15-20 minutes. I just need folks to stop by regularly. Many hands make light work! No experience is required. If you’re interested, please email me at sfleming@powayusd.com, or stop by the library to chat.
- Recycling - Help sort and crush recycling. Second Wednesday of every month, 8-9 am, ESS Parking Lot. Even 15-30 minutes before school is a big help!. Contact Victor at pvesdads1@gmail.com.
- Science Night Volunteers - You will oversee a station while our little ones sharpen their science skills with their parents. Please sign up for a night when your own child is not attending - PV Science Night Volunteers. Contact Shannon Nellies at s.nellies72@gmail.com.
- Marquee Editor in Chief(s) - Update the marquee in the front of the school with our PVE news, and help keep our families informed! Contact Gigi in the office.
Parking Lot Reminders
Please remember that the parking lot is for teachers and staff only, with the exception of the clearly marked visitor spots. We have many support staff members whose hours begin after class is in session. When they have to spend their time searching for parking off campus, it negatively impacts our student services. Thank you for your help!
Park Village is on Social Media!
Follow us on Facebook:
Park Village Foundation: https://www.facebook.com/parkvillagefoundation/
D.A.D.S. Group: https://www.facebook.com/ParkVillageDADS/
Follow us on Instagram:
Park Village Foundation: https://www.instagram.com/parkvillagef/
D.A.D.S. Group: https://www.instagram.com/parkvillagedads/
Contact the Penguin News Editors
Email: parkvillagenews@outlook.com