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Park Village Elementary - A 2018 CA Distinguished School
Upcoming Events
1/25 - D.A.D.S. Sponsored Astronomy Night & Planetarium Show | 5:30-8:00 pm @ MPR & Kindergarten playground
1/28 - Restaurant Dine Out: Knotty Barrel
1/31 - Professional Growth Day: No school
2/3 - 2/7 - Meet the Masters Kick-Off: Faith Ringgold
2/5 - X-ploration
2/6 - 1st Grade Science Night | 6:45-8:00 pm @ MPR
2/7 - Ice Cream Social | 3:20 pm @ Lunch Area
2/8 - D.A.D.S. Work Party | 8:00 am
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
Planetarium at Astronomy Night, January 25, 5:30-8:00 PM
Consider loading a stargazing app on your phone and get familiar with it before Saturday night. Search for "best stargazing apps" on the internet. A couple suggestions are: SkySafari and Skyview. Be sure to dress warmly and a small flashlight could come in handy.
For our event this Saturday the 25th, the inflatable planetarium in our MPR will have 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 and put your name on a raffle ticket. 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, peruse posters and books, and enjoy hot chocolate and light snacks. We will be raffling off two four packs of tickets to the Palomar College Planetarium Show! More info about the venue at https://www2.palomar.edu/pages/planetarium/.
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 (like posters or books) and/or a telescope you could set up, please contact Victor at pvesedads1@gmail.com. Please help out if you can to make this a memorable evening for all! Signup here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e084ea9ae2da5f85-astronomy2
Restaurant Night is This Tuesday!
It’s Nearly Here! Park Village Restaurant Night is on Tuesday, January 28. Forget making dinner and come out to Knotty Barrel, 13211 Black Mountain Road. Dine-in and sit next to friends from Park Village or call in and take-out something delicious from 11:30am to close. 15% of your bill will be donated back to the school. Teacher and staff lunches are also included. Knotty Barrel Flyers will come home on Friday or print out your own by clicking the image.
D.A.D.S. Work Party February 8
Jog-a-Thon is February 11
Jog-a-thon packets were sent home today, and we hope you will take some time to look over the information. Students are being asked to reach out to family members, relatives, family friends and acquaintances for financial support as they pledge to run for their health on Tuesday, February 11. The pledge amount is a flat donation, and it can be anywhere from $5, $20, to $100 or more -- every dollar adds up! Some employers offer corporate matching, doubling your contribution. Collection envelopes are due to your classroom teachers by Tuesday, February 11 to qualify for the incentive prizes. ONLINE DONATIONS will be accepted using this link - https://99pledges.com/fund/ParkVillage2020. Help support Science with Mrs Nellies, Music with Miss LaDow, PE with Coach Mills, Art with Mrs Hirst, Technology, and community programs at PV!
Heritage Fair - Chair Needed
The Park Village Annual Heritage Fair is on March 21, 2020. We are looking for a chair or team of volunteers to help with the planning and running of this fun and festive event. For more information, please contact Rachel at rmtviray@gmail.com.
Drop off, Pick up & Traffic Flow Reminders
**REMINDERS**
Running Club Update
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.
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