Weekly Penguin News
Park Village Elementary - A 2020 National Blue Ribbon School
March 19, 2021
Upcoming Events
3/22/21 - Deadline to submit 5th Grade Lovelines for yearbook
3/24/21 - Lunch ordering window OPENS for week of 3/29/21**
3/26/21 - Park Village Magic Extravaganza
3/28/21 - Lunch ordering window CLOSES for week of 3/29/21**
3/28/21 - Deadline to submit 5th Grade Lovelines for yearbook
** Please see below for the lunch ordering links & a reminder on the lunch ordering process
Go to https://app.peachjar.com/flyers/all/schools/52513 for PVES digital flyers
School Meals
Links for placing lunch orders are below. As a reminder, a new submission must be created each week by clicking on the link and creating a new entry. Editing a previous week's submission will NOT create a lunch order for the next week. Thank you!
* My child DOES NOT attend ESS. = “Heat & Eat” Lunch Orders: https://forms.gle/Hakd7nvzqSTtW4Xr7. Lunches will be delivered to classrooms for students to take home at the end of their session.
* My child ATTENDS ESS. = ESS "Ready-to-Eat" On Campus Lunch Orders: https://forms.gle/vSbUpMAnLxZVfdEt7. Students will receive their lunches at ESS.
Visit PUSD’s website for the most current elementary lunch menu, nutritional information, and heating instructions (if needed): https://powayusdnutrition.com/index.php?sid=0502141943502717&page=menus (MENU ITEMS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE DUE TO AVAILABILITY.)
Park Village Magic Extravaganza - March 26th, 7:15pm
It’s time to lift your spirits, entertain and amaze you, and make you laugh.
We are excited to let you know about the amazing upcoming Brock Edwards Magic Extravaganza.
This show will magically appear on:
DAY: Friday
DATE: March 26th
TIME: 7:15* PM
PLACE: On Zoom
Cost: $25 per family
Come join us for a night you will not forget…………
Because, we will be CUTTING YOUR PRINCIPAL IN HALF – right before your very eyes!
You’ll also get to enjoy other fantastic illusions, pulse quickening music, dazzling costumes and interactive magic with your teachers and families.
*Show begins at 7:15pm, but you may be start logging in at 7:00pm.
Order your tickets: Click here!
Student Council Spirit Day - Harry Potter Day
by Varun Kale Student Council Communications Officer
Park Village is having a very fun Spirit Day coming up! On Wednesday, March 24th, we will have Harry Potter Day!
Accio! Grab all of your Harry Potter merchandise to celebrate Harry Potter Day! On this awesome day, wear any Harry Potter clothing you have. You can wear T-shirts, hats, or pants that are related to Harry Potter. You can also dress up like him or any of your favorite Harry Potter characters if you wish!
If you love Harry Potter, be sure to show your love and spirit for him by doing just that!
Remember that we have Penguin Days on Fridays, so wear your Park Village clothing!
I hope you enjoy Harry Potter Day!
5th Grade Yearbook Lovelines
It's not too late to order a yearbook! The cost is $33.67.
Go to https://tr5.treering.com/createAccount/101471725840797
FAQs: https://app.peachjar.com/flyers/1029156/schools/52513
Questions? Contact parkvillageyearbook@gmail.com
Honorary Service Awards
by Loralee Daines
Have you noticed a stand out volunteer around Park Village? Even though the classrooms have not been able to accept volunteers, that hasn't stopped the service opportunities and thoughtful work to make our school a great nest for our little penguins. It’s time to nominate our volunteers for a Park Village Honorary Service Award. We are so lucky to have talented and loving volunteers around our school, let’s recognize them for the good they do.
Awards will be given out in May. Please send your nominations to LDAINES@gmail.com
and include a sentence or two about what makes them so special.
Nominations may also be given anonymously to the school’s front desk. Due by April 11th.
The Foundation would like to showcase our longtime Friend, Carmel Mountain Dental Care
Located at the northwest corner of Carmel Mountain Rd and Black Mountain Rd intersection, Carmel Mountain Dental Care (CMDC) has been a Rancho Peñasquitos institution for over 20 years. Dr. H. Jonathan Lee has been the practice owner for the last 13 years. He is, first and foremost, a devoted husband and father. However, he considers his office team a part of his extended family and his patients are treated like guests in his own home.
CMDC is honored to be a continued friend of the Park Village Elementary Foundation. As a father of two young daughters, Dr. Lee has seen how education foundations can enhance student experiences both inside and outside the classroom. He also understands the need for support from the community, especially right now.
During their brief closure last year due to COVID-19, Dr. Lee made a significant investment in technology and protocols to go above and beyond for the safety of his team and patients. Additionally, he utilizes the latest dental technology which greatly increases the convenience of treatment such as CEREC same-day crowns and Invisalign.
New patients of all ages are always welcome at CMDC. They are an exclusive provider for Quality Dental Plan, an in-office dental savings plan that allows patients without access to dental insurance to receive most of their services at a discount. Their emphasis on providing an exceptional experience has allowed them to inspire and motivate their patients to embrace a healthy dental lifestyle. Whether you are looking for a new dentist or haven’t seen one in a while, they’re ready and waiting to welcome you to their dental family.
We’re Looking for a Few Great Ideas!
The Foundation’s Annual Online Auction is coming your way in a few weeks! We are reaching out to our talented and connected parent community to see if you, or your business, have a special item to donate to our auction.
Do you own or manage a hotel property or restaurant?
Do you have a beach or mountain rental?
Can you get seats for a play, concert, or sporting event?
Do you have a special talent, skill, service or product you want to offer to others in our PV community?
Do you have a connection for kids’ activities, electronics, sports/music equipment, jewelry or other items?
We’d love to hear from you!
Please contact Jim Buchmiller at jcbuchmiller@san.rr.com and share your best ideas and contacts with us. He will be able to walk you through the super simple donation process. Thank you in advance for your consideration!
PRESCHOOL REGISTRATION
Do you or someone you know have a three or four year old student looking for a Preschool? Please see the registration and “about us” flyer for an opportunity to enroll in PUSD Preschool for the 2021-2022 school year. The registration window opens on March 15th!
ONGOING: 2021-22 TRANSFER INFORMATION
The Poway Unified transfer window is now open! Transfer requests, for students who live in Poway Unified and would like to attend a school other than their school of residence, should be submitted online … just go to the Poway Unified website and click on “Transfers” on the home page.
If you currently have a child in a Poway school and would like a younger sibling to attend the same school, please submit a transfer request at this time. Transfer submissions are accepted even if your younger child is not yet enrolled. You will still need to enroll your child at their school of residence in May, pending an IDT approval. The transfer window closes on March 31st.
Volunteers: We need your help!
The PTA is hosting the first ever Park Village Virtual Science Fair! We are still working out the details so stay tuned! We are looking for volunteers to help in the planning process.
Additionally, PTA is looking for a graphic designer to donate a little bit of time and energy! If you can help, please reach out to us: PVpenguinsPTA@gmail.com.
Free Online Parenting Support
Attention Parents!
PUSD Caring Connections is offering a Free 3-part online seminar series via zoom on March 23, 30 & April 6, 2021 (Tuesdays) From 6:00 to 7:30 pm
Parents will Learn to better manage misbehaviors, improve your parent-child relationship and reduce stress for the entire family. To register click on the link below.
**REMINDERS**
Travel Advisory
PV HUGS community message wall
Introducing our PV HUGS community message wall! Look in the ESS parking lot for our HUGS message wall where families can safely come and tie on a ribbon with a positive message to our PV school community. We all are in need of Hope, Unity, Gratitude, and Strength right now, and that's exactly what our PV H.U.G.S. message wall represents!
Please practice all safety precautions such as wearing masks and social distancing when coming to place a massage or read a message. Ribbons will be sent home with your child or at your next materials pick up. Students and their families can write positive words to share with their community and then tie ribbons on the fence. Thank you to our wonderful DADS group for help on the sign installation and to the PTA and No Place For Hate Student Committee for making this happen!"
Celebrate with a “Birthday Book” Donation to the Library
The school library’s Birthday Book donation program is an opportunity to celebrate your child’s birthday (or another milestone occasion) by choosing a book for the library's collection. Your gift will benefit PVES students for years to come!
After the donated book arrives at the library, a special bookplate with your child's name and birthday age will be placed inside the front cover. I will also reserve the book so your child can be the first student to check it out from the library (unless they choose not to).
This program is completely optional, but new books are greatly appreciated by the students, teachers, and me! Thank you very much! -- Mrs. Fleming, Librarian
How the Birthday Book Club works:
1) Choose a book from the Park Village ES Library Wish List on Amazon any time. There are a wide variety of preselected books to choose from. You can ship the books directly to the library.
2) Complete the Birthday Book Donation form online so I know what to expect.
3) When the book is ready for check-out, your child can be the first one to borrow it.
After the book is returned, it becomes part of the library collection for other students to enjoy.
Thank you for supporting reading and learning at Park Village!
No Place For Hate
We are excited to share with you that Park Village was officially designated as a No Place For Hate school again this year! This past week teachers kicked off this valuable program with students. As a reminder, The “No Place For Hate” program was created by the national Anti Defamation League (ADL) organization and was developed to organize schools to work together and develop projects that enhance the appreciation of diversity and foster harmony amongst diverse groups. The campaign empowers schools to promote respect for individual and group differences while challenging prejudice and bigotry. Each year we will start by having all staff and students take the No Place For Hate Pledge seen here.
I PROMISE to do my best to treat everyone fairly.
I PROMISE to do my best to be kind to everyone -even if they are not like me.
IF I SEE someone being hurt or bullied, I will tell a teacher
EVERYONE should be able to feel safe and happy in school.
I WANT OUR SCHOOL to be No Place For Hate.
I PROMISE to abide by and uphold the No Place For Hate Pledge.
We will also be implementing three school wide activities throughout the year. The goal of these activities are to continue to find ways of building a more inclusive and respectful campus and to empower students to take a stand against hate and bullying. In addition to school wide activities, we have created a “Virtual Inclusion Lounge” for parents and students to access throughout the year. We hope students and parents will explore these resources together to have discussions around the topics of diversity, tolerance, and acceptance. Click here to access the “Virtual Inclusion Lounge” If you want to learn more about the No Place for Hate program in San Diego visit. https://sandiego.adl.org/no-place-for-hate. Thank you for your support.
Sincerely,
Your “No Place For Hate” Team Members
Shop at Amazon and Earn Money for PV
Did you know you can support PV all year long with as little as a mouse click? Use our link to Amazon every time you make a purchase so our school can receive a cash-back percentage of your total order. Better yet, bookmark our Amazon link and use it as you buy those needed last minute back-to-school items, holiday gifts, and more. It’s a win-win! Plus, if you designate “Park Village Elementary Education Foundation” as the charity for AmazonSmile, you earn an additional 0.5% of the purchase price from your eligible AmazonSmile purchases for PV Foundation. https://smile.amazon.com/?ie=UTF8&tag=wwwpveefcom-20
BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION
BOX TOPS has transitioned to digital submission! It's now easier than ever to earn money for our school. Download the app, scan your receipt, and your earnings will instantly show up in the PVE account.
SCANNING:
- The new method of submitting Box Tops is to scan your receipt via a downloadable app. The new style Box Tops will say "SCAN" and may only be submitted this way.
- You have 14 days to scan your receipt otherwise, it becomes invalid.
- Please watch the "how to" video below for more information & instructions.
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hh94b2BvFK4
We will be having competitions as the year goes on. Here's how to start:
1. Download the app.
2. Scan your receipt every time you go to a grocery store. You don't even have to check to see if you bought anything that is Box Tops. Just get in the habit of scanning after every grocery trip. The app will tell you if you earned box tops for your school.
3. At the bottom of the app, find the "star" and enter your teacher's name for credit for your class.
Contact Box Tops Chair, Cheryl Sifferlen, at sifferlens@gmail.com if you have any questions.
Park Village is on Social Media!
Visit our social media pages to view video messages from our teachers! We love seeing photos of our kiddos distance learning and having fun at home. Don’t forget to tag us!
Follow us on Facebook:
Park Village Foundation: https://www.facebook.com/parkvillagefoundation/
D.A.D.S. Group: https://www.facebook.com/ParkVillageDADS/
Park Village PTA: https://www.facebook.com/PVpenguinsPTA
Follow us on Instagram:
Park Village Elementary: https://www.instagram.com/parkvillageelem/
D.A.D.S. Group: https://www.instagram.com/parkvillagedads/
Contact the Penguin News Editors
Email: parkvillagenews@outlook.com