Weekly Penguin News
Park Village Elementary - A 2020 National Blue Ribbon School
February 5, 2021
Upcoming Events
2/6/21 - DADS Recycling event
2/7/21 - Last day to order lunch for the week of 2/8/21 **
2/9/21 - GROOVE-a-Thon
2/10/21 - Book Character Day
2/10/21 - Lunch ordering opens for the week of 2/16/21 **
2/15/21 - Lunch ordering closes for the week of 2/16/21 **
2/15/21 - President's Day -- No School
2/19/21 - Lincoln's Birthday -- No School
** 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
DADS Recycling Event
DADS recycling collection is Saturday, Feb 6, from 8-10 AM in the ESS parking lot, and every first Saturday of the month. We accept CRV-eligible containers like aluminum cans, plastic bottles, and glass bottles. We take household batteries, too, and will drop them off at the city hazardous waste recycling location for you.
Unavailable Saturday mornings? Contact us at pvesdads1@gmail.com to schedule a drop-off or house call.
Counselor Corner- February
“Learn to be happy with what you have while you pursue all that you want.” Jim Rohn
Parents are an important factor in how children respond to stress and anxiety. Kids will follow your lead in their responses to difficult situations. Look for solutions and be creative with the challenges of this time and COVID19. Let your child know that you will take care of any situation that’s problematic and it will work out.
If you child seems unusually upset due to a situation, find a quiet moment to talk and REALLY listen to what he or she says. Turn off the T.V. or come away from the phone or computer. Give your child your complete attention. Ask him how he’s feeling and his perspective of the situation. Let him know you are listening by responding with brief comments, asking for more details or restating what he has said to make sure you’ve understood. Acknowledge that it’s okay to be afraid or angry and tell him that you will protect and love him. If your child prefers not to talk simply be present by holding him or playing a game with him. Spending time with your child will give him the opportunity to talk if/when he’s ready to do so.
An extra hug, a hand on the shoulder, or a kind word can be reassuring. Remind him that you love him and are there for him.
Consistency and routine can be comforting to help a child feel safe and secure. Oftentimes children worry about their parents so let them know that you are okay.
“The greatest glory in living lies not in never failing but in rising every time we fail.” Nelson Mandela
Sending you all best wishes,
Jackie Cardinale and Molly Engblom, School Counselors at Park Village
MORE RESOURCES:
A Kids Guide to Coping with the Pandamic
Please visit the PUSD Caring Connections website for the parent education workshops that will be coming up this school year. Parents can view and enroll in the courses they are interested in!
*NEW THIS YEAR: We created a Park Village~Counselor Calm Down Corner. Click on the links for more resources and to request an appointment with a school counselor.
Favorite Book Character Day by Varun Kale, Student Council Communications Officer
Hi Park Village!
I hope all is well with these challenging times of COVID-19.
We have another Spirit Day coming up: Favorite Book Character Day. This Spirit Day will be on Wednesday, February 10th.
This Spirit Day will give you the opportunity to show your love for your favorite character from any book that you like! You can dress up like your favorite book character on this day or wear a shirt that has your favorite character on it. We hope to see Harry Potter, Pete the Cat, Percy Jackson,The Cat in the Hat and many more!
Just a quick reminder that Fridays are Penguin Days, so be sure to wear your Park Village spirit wear!
Have a good rest of your day!
PTA News
School Meals
The school lunch ordering window reopens 1/29-1/31 for all students. Form links and info are also on our school website Google calendar. 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.)
**REMINDERS**
YEARBOOK INDIVIDUAL SCHOOL PORTRAIT INFORMATION
If you were not able to make it to either one of Sumner's portrait sessions, not to worry! You may still submit a portrait of your student for inclusion in this year's yearbook. Photos may be submitted to parkvillageyearbook@gmail.com and must adhere to the following guidelines:
*photo must be chest up only
*background must be plain
*head and shoulders should only take up half the vertical space so that the photo may be cropped to the correct size
*Deadline for submission is February 14, 2021
In addition, the PVES Yearbook staff has discovered another creative option for those who weren't able to attend picture day but still want create their own school portraits. "Picture Day Snaps @ Home" is a photo service launched by Shutterfly for the 2020-2021 school year. Through the convenience of the secure Shutterfly app and your own personal account, parents can capture a quick snap of their student, choose from pre-loaded backgrounds, and order a photo package (beginning at $5.99). You will also be able to download a digital image of your completed "Snap @ Home" to email to the PVES Yearbook Staff for inclusion in the yearbook.
Please contact the PVES Yearbook staff at parkvillageyearbook@gmail.com with any questions. Thank you!
Yearbook Photos Needed
Don’t forget to take photos during our holiday break & IP learning suspension!
Travel Advisory
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