Celebrate Fall Reading at AV's book fair
There are just a couple weeks left until the AV Scholastic Book Fair Fundraiser! Every single purchase benefits AV PTA and the Wildcat community.
Consider volunteering to help out at the fair. Get more info and sign up here.
IN-PERSON SHOPPING
- November 29 to December 3: Those with scheduled parent-teacher conferences are welcome to shop in Room 19 before or after their meeting. Kids may shop any date during lunch.
- December 3: All parents and family members are welcome to come shop the book fair at the front of the school from 3 to 5:30pm.
ONLINE SHOPPING
- November 29 to December 12: AV family members are welcome to purchase online here. Books ordered online are expected to arrive to the AV campus before Winter Break.
VIRTUAL WALLET
Create a virtual wallet so your child may buy books at the fair without having to carry and handle cash.
CLASSROOM WISH BASKETS
Parents are welcome to purchase books for specific classrooms. Teachers will be creating "Classroom Wish Baskets" listing their wish lists for their class collection. Parents may choose to purchase for any teachers' classrooms.
We look forward to celebrating the love of books with the AV community.
Join the PTA meeting on November 18, 6pm
AV PTA invites you to join in the next PTA meeting on November 18 via Zoom. Special guest, Dr. Susan Wildes, answers parents' questions on MAP Growth Assessment and results. Please submit questions in advance here.
At 6:45pm, grab the kids for Virtual Bingo Night.
Join the meeting by clicking here. The meeting ID is 794 846 0428 and the passcode is 815815.
AV Run Club Will Get Back on Track
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee celebrates Native American Heritage Month
The DEI Committee recognizes November as Native American Heritage month. We invite you to learn about the contributions of Native Americans.
Here are some helpful links to learn more about Native American Heritage Month:
- https://www.nativeamericanheritagemonth.gov
- https://booksonthewall.com/blog/10-native-american-writers-defining-modern-native-american-experience/
- https://www.history.com/news/native-american-inventions
You are invited to participate in the next DEI meeting which is on November 17, 6pm via Zoom. Access the meeting here. The meeting ID is 794 846 0428. The passcode is 815815.
Gratitude Corner
The Alta Vista PTA would like to thank several people for their above-and-beyond contributions to our school community this month:
- Champion Reflections Chair - Jo Kothari
- Amazing Halloween Event Execution - Renee Joyce
- Spooktacular Event Contributions - Volunteers, trunk decorators, pumpkin painters/carvers, and attendees
