Weekly Penguin News
Park Village Elementary - A 2018 CA Distinguished School
Upcoming Events
03/09 - Science Fun for Kids 5 to 99 | Miramar College @9:00am
03/10 - Daylight Savings Time Change | One Hour Forward
03/11 - Honorary Service Award Nominations DUE
03/12 - CHADD Meeting | MPR @ 7:00pm
03/13 - Recycling Day | ESS Parking Lot @ 8:00am
03/15 - Spirit Day: Favorite Character Day
03/15 - Friday Flag | Lunch Area @ 9:15am
03/15 - Ice Cream Social | Lunch Area @ 3:20pm
03/15 - PTA Family Potluck | MPR/Lunch Area @5:30pm
03/15 - Pennies for Patients Donation Drive for Leukemia & Lymphoma Society ENDS
03/20 - XPloration
03/22 - Ice Cream Social | Lunch Area @ 3:20pm
03/27 - Spring Picture Day
03/27 - Restaurant Dine Out | California Pizza Kitchen (CPK)
03/29 - Picnic with Penguins
03/29 - Ice Cream Social | Lunch Area @ 3:20pm
Go to http://parkvillagefoundation.com/pves-calendar/ for additional calendar events
Go to https://app.peachjar.com/flyers/all/schools/52513 for PVES digital flyers
Congratulations to our PEEPS Winners!
- Suryanshu in Kindergarten - Ms.Cope cared for me when she tries to keep me safe by making everyone walk in the hallway.
- Amelia in 3rd grade - My mom cared for me when I was sick and could not go to school.
- Kaleigh in 4th grade - Alexa cares for me by always being by my side when I need her. If she wasn't there then I wouldn't have someone to laugh with. Ms. Jamie is always kind and caring. She never yells and is always calm. When something is wrong we take a small break and get back to work.
This week's PEEP - Look for the PEEPs board somewhere on campus and respond to the statement about FAIRNESS: Describe something that seems unfair in the world and how people have been affected.
Answers are due by March 15.
Last Chance ~ 5th Grade Yearbook Lovelines due TODAY
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/559307/schools/52513
Questions? Contact parkvillageyearbook@gmail.com
March's Spirit Day - Favorite Character Day!
Recycling Day
March 13, 8:00am - 9:00am at ESS Parking Lot - CRV ONLY Recycling
We are no longer accepting non-CRV plastics such as: milk jugs, food containers, coffee creamer bottles, detergents, and lotions. Acceptable items must have "CA Redemption" or "CRV" on them. We do accept CRV glass, aluminum cans, and household and car batteries. Write your child's name, teacher and number of CRV items on a slip of paper for year end prizes. Please do not tape the slip of paper to the bag(s), instead hand it to one of the collection volunteers.
There will be an electronic waste fundraising collection on June 8 & 9. Save all your electronics for this event.
Our Garden in Bloom - Outdoor Classroom Update
SAVE THE DATE - Restaurant Night is Coming!
Volunteer Corner
Bulletin Board Updates - Are you creative? Help needed to print and post the weekly Penguin News in the glass marquee every Monday. Every month change out the bulletin board background and decor. Please contact Allison at amcclay@gmail.com for more info.
Mesa Verde PTSA Positions Available
If you’d love a chance to get involved at Mesa Verde Middle School next year, here’s a great way to get involved! We're currently looking for new people to serve on our Board for next year, and we're particularly interested in having representation from your neighborhood school.
PTA is the nation’s largest volunteer-led child-advocacy association working to drive improvements in the education, health, and well-being of all children and families. PTA focuses on social and educational programs and on family engagement in all schools and communities. At Mesa Verde, our PTSA Board meets once a month to plan activities and programs at school to make our students’ experience at school better. We have a lot of fun, and we'd love to have you on board!
We're looking to fill 4 positions next year: VP of Volunteers, VP of Membership, Financial Secretary, and Auditor. We’ve included those job descriptions below. Please give it some thought. If you are interested, we'd love to chat in person, via email, or on the phone. Contact Michelle O’Connor-Ratcliff at Oconnor_mi@yahoo.com.
2nd VP, Volunteers
- Works with the PTA president, principal, and teachers to coordinate volunteer assignments at the school to support student success
- Collaborates with other PTA board members, teachers, and administrators to assess and identify how parents/guardians and community members can get more involved at school as volunteers
- Oversees volunteer recruitment, training, and assignments
4th VP, Membership
- Works with the membership committee to plan the annual membership campaign.
- Responsible for creating and implementing a membership plan, promoting membership throughout the year, providing membership reports at PTA board and association meetings, collecting dues, and distributing membership cards.
Financial Secretary:
- Works closely with the treasurer and other financial officers in handling PTA funds
- Keeps a record of all PTA funds collected, deposited, and disbursed
- Prepares monthly and annual financial reports
Auditor
- Audits the books and financial records to determine their accuracy
- 2x/year presents written reports on audits to the board and the association for adoption
*** Reminders ***
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society - Pennies for Patients Donation Drive
Hero Squad Gear - Qualifying Level
Hero Squad Tattoo - Student registers for an online fundraising page
Power Ring - Student brings in $5 *offline* (coin box) please see volunteer guide
Hero Band - Student raises $10 on their online fundraising page
Super-Sidekick - Student raises $25 on their online fundraising page
Hero Squad Tee - Participant raises $50 online *teachers are also eligible
Mini-Champ - Student raises $100 on their online fundraising page
*Remember: Students are also eligible to receive the Power Ring when they collect $5 in their coinbox and bring that into the teacher with the Coupon on their Dear Parent Letter.
PTA Potluck Announcement
Come join the PTA Sponsored Potluck on Friday, March 15, 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm at the MPR/Lunch area. In addition to sharing food, we will have family-oriented activities, a dance performance, crafts, ice cream sundaes, and St. Patrick’s Day treats.
Please click on the link to sign up. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4DA9AC28A1FA7-park
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!
No Place for Hate School - Walk Against Hate
Hello Park Village Families! As you know, our school is completing activities to become an official No Place For Hate School this year. As an additional activity, we're choosing to participate in the Walk Against Hate!
Please join us for the Walk Against Hate on May 19, 8:30 am-12:00 pm at Ingram Plaza, Liberty Station! At this event, Park Village Elementary will be honored for becoming a No Place For Hate School with a banner to display in our MPR! This is a non-political walk to celebrate making all of San Diego No Place For Hate. Thank you for your support! We hope to have a great showing representing our school at the Walk Against Hate on May 19th!
To register for the walk, please follow the steps below:
1. Click the link: https://support.adl.org/team/215108 (or copy/paste it into your browser)
2. Click the blue "Join Team" button and select how many adults and children will be attending. Children will be FREE with the promo code which you'll enter in on the payment page (see step 3)
3. Click "Register," enter attendee information and the PROMO CODE: npfh2019
You can help support this important program by making a donation on our fundraising page at the link shared above. Our goal is to raise $500 + for No Place For Hate!
Contact the Penguin News Editors:
Email: parkvillagenews@outlook.com