Weekly Penguin News
Park Village Elementary - A 2018 CA Distinguished School
Upcoming Events
11/02 - Harvest Festival | 10 am - 1 pm @ Parking Lot
11/03 - Daylight Savings Ends
11/06 - X-ploration
11/06 - Restaurant Night: Island's Mira Mesa | 4 pm until close
11/07 - Last day to donate unwanted candy for Candy Buy Back
11/07 - 3rd Grade Science Night | 6:45 pm @ MPR
11/08 - Yearbook Cover Contest Entries DUE
11/08 - Cross Country Run (Grades 3-8) | 3 pm @ MCHS
11/11 - Veteran's Day - NO SCHOOL
11/12 - CHADD Meeting | 7:00 - 9:00 pm @ MPR
11/13 - Recycling Collection | 8:00 - 9:00 am @ ESS Parking Lot11/14 - Parent Ed Night (College Savings Vehicles & Children's Allowance) | 6 pm @ MPR
11/15 - Spirit Day: Mustache Day
11/15 - Friday Flag | 9 am @ Lunch Area
11/15 - Ice Cream Social | 3:20 pm @ Lunch Area
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
Harvest Festival Tomorrow!
- FREE ADMISSION
- Over 25 local and home based businesses
- Community partners
- 8 STEAM interactive activities presented by Mathnasium, Global Art San Diego, Coder School, and Westview Robotics
- School booths that support Adopt-a-Family and 4th Grade Giving Service Project
- Food trucks: Senor Woofle, Eat Your Heart Out, and Bowl'd Bites
- Raffle drawings (generously donated by our local vendors)
Halloween Candy Buy Back - Too Much Candy?
Adopt-a-Family
The holidays are just around the corner and in the spirit of the season; Park Village Elementary is continuing its annual tradition in supporting the PUSD Adopt-a-Family program. This wonderful program helps over 500 families that are in need within our school district. We have an incredible opportunity to touch the lives of those in our community who may be having a difficult time.
Starting the first week of November, the Adopt-a-Family donation sign-ups will be emailed out. Each grade level will “adopt” a family.
The Park Village community has a long history of blessing families through this charitable program, but we cannot do it without the amazing generosity and support of our PV families!
Please help us bring joy and the spirit of giving this holiday season.
For more information please contact Sonya Nelson at loya_sonya@hotmail.com.
Penguin Page Turners Book Club ~ Recommendation of the Week
The book recommended by Irie W. of Mr. Burgstaller's class is The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin.
"The sun sets in the west (just about everyone knows that), but Sunset Towers faced east." is the opening line in the book, The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin. The first line is also a clue. Six households are invited to move into the exclusive Sunset Towers apartment building. The members of these families are then named in the will of the departed millionaire Sam Westing. But this is no ordinary will: Sam Westing has invented a game for his heirs, and only the one who solves it gets the money. If you like solving puzzles, this Newbery Medal winning book is the book for you. Check it out from the library. Recommended for ages 9 and up.
Restaurant Night is Almost Here!
Mark Your Calendars! Park Village Restaurant Night is on Wednesday, November 6th. Forget making dinner and come out to Islands Mira Mesa, 10669 Westview Parkway. Dine-in and sit next to friends from Park Village or call in and take-out something delicious from 4pm to close. 20% of your bill will be donated back to the school. Teacher and staff lunches are also included. Islands Flyers will come home with your child on Tuesday or click here.
8th Annual Yearbook Cover Contest
Are you creative? Do you love to draw? This contest is for YOU! Your art may be chosen to appear on the 2019-2020 Park Village Elementary Yearbook Cover! DON’T DELAY – START DRAWING TODAY!
THEME: “Character Counts”
Requirements:
- Must contain the 6 Character Pillars: trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, citizenship
- Must contain Park Village Elementary and 2019-2020
- Must be on 8.5x11” paper (no larger or it will be cropped)
- Please leave a ¼” blank border on all sides (so nothing gets cut off when printed)
- Design must be in portrait, or vertical format
- Please double-check all spelling! Artwork with misspelled words will NOT be allowed on the cover, even if it gets the most votes.
- Write your name and teacher lightly in pencil on the back.
DUE DATE: Friday, November 8 at 12:00 pm to the office
Voting will be Thursday, December 5 during lunch
Questions? Contact parkvillageyearbook@gmail.com
D.A.D.S. Movie Night was a hit!
D.A.D.S. Bike Safety & Canyon Ride
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.
**REMINDERS**
Calling All Military Families
Parking Lot Reminder
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!
2019-2020 GATE Testing Information
Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) involves services for students whose cognitive needs may require modified classroom curriculum and instruction to accommodate their learning differences and ensure their achievement. Parents may request GATE testing for students in grades 2-7.
To request GATE testing for your child, complete a GATE Parent Questionnaire/Test Consent form online through the PUSD GATE webpage - https://onlinereg.powayusd.com/GateSurvey
NOTE: Requests for GATE Testing will only be taken during the request submission window dates (now through November 22, 2019).
Test Date (only 1 test opportunity) at PARK VILLAGE ELEMENTARY: January 16, 2020
**Testing will be on site during regular school hours.
If you have questions, please contact the PVES Admin. Office at 858-484-5621.
Lost and Found
Helpful hint: labeling your student's items makes it easier for students to identify which item(s) is theirs, and also allows us to assist in reuniting lost items with their owners.
Box Tops for Education
Do you have the All-New Box Tops App? It's the new way to earn! Use the app to scan your receipts & earn cash for Park Village. Visit https://www.boxtops4education.com for more information.
Park Village is on Social Media!
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D.A.D.S. Group: https://www.facebook.com/ParkVillageDADS/
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Contact the Penguin News Editors
Email: parkvillagenews@outlook.com