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Park Village Elementary - A 2020 National Blue Ribbon School
Upcoming Events
12/18/20 - Lunch ordering window opens for week of 1/19/21
12/21 - 1/1 -- NO SCHOOL -- WINTER BREAK
** 1/4/21-1/15/21 - For those students wanting lunch during the in-person learning pause, curbside pick-up will be available at Westview HS or Mt. Carmel HS.
1/18/21 - Lunch ordering window closes for for week of 1/19/21
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Park Village Families,
To say that we have all been experiencing challenging circumstances over the past months would be an enormous understatement. Although things have been tough at times, we have been working together to keep our school safe and to make sure that children are continuing to learn and grow. I am so appreciative and proud of our teachers and school staff for their tireless efforts, dedication, and commitment to ensure the best possible outcomes for all.
Thank you to our students for your hard work and perseverance as you have adapted to virtual learning, the PHEP program, or a combination of on and off campus learning. Thank you to all of our families for stepping up to support your children and for your continued flexibility and unwavering support of our school.
I am very optimistic that things will be brighter in 2021. Please stay safe and be well.
I hope everyone has a wonderful holiday break and a very Happy New Year!
Sincerely,
Michael Mosgrove
Temporary Suspension of On Campus Learning (December 18, 2020 Update)
Dear PUSD Families,
This is an update to our email earlier this week.
Temporary Suspension of On Campus Learning & Programs
Last night, the Board of Education voted to temporarily suspend in-person learning for the two weeks following winter break, January 4 through January 15, 2021. In our initial communications, we stated ESS and full-day preschools would be open during this time. However, based on data we have collected and input from staff regarding their safety and well-being, the Board also voted to suspend ESS and all preschool programs during those two weeks.
It is important to note that we are not closing school or extending winter break. PUSD is open, but virtual for the 10 days. We are suspending on campus learning and childcare immediately following the winter break to minimize the potential impact of families and staff that may have traveled or attended large family gatherings. Please do your part to limit your exposure and prevent the spread of COVID-19 over the next several weeks by wearing a face covering, keeping a safe distance from others, avoiding close contact and gatherings with those not in your immediate family, and washing your hands.
From January 4 to January 15, 2021:
- All students will learn from home virtually with their existing teachers
- ESS will close for these 10 days
- All preschool programs will be virtual
Reopening On Campus Learning
On Tuesday, January 19, 2021:
- Elementary students (who chose in-person learning) will return to campus to resume AM/PM schedule
- Students receiving in-person special education services will return on campus
- Secondary students (who chose in-person learning) will return to campus on the concurrent A/B model - more details will follow from your school
School Meals
For the two-week temporary suspension of on-campus learning, free school meals will be available to all PUSD students for pick up at the following school sites from 7:00 am to 8:30 am and 11:00 am to 1:00 pm:
- Del Norte High School (16601 Nighthawk Lane, San Diego, CA 92127)
- Los Penasquitos Elementary School (14125 Cuca Street, San Diego, 92129)
- Meadowbrook Middle School (12320 Meadowbrook Lane, Poway CA 92064)
- Midland Elementary School (13910 Midland Road, Poway, CA 92064)
- Mt. Carmel High School (9550 Carmel Mountain Road, San Diego, CA 92129)
- Pomerado Elementary School (12321 Ninth Street, Poway, CA 92064)
- Poway High School (5500 Espola Road, Poway, CA 92064)
- Rancho Bernardo High School (13010 Paseo Lucido, San Diego, CA 92128)
- Turtleback Elementary School (15855 Turtleback Road, San Diego, 92127)
- Twin Peaks Middle School (14640 Tierra Bonita Road, Poway, CA 92064)
- Valley Elementary School (13000 Bowron Road, Poway, CA 92064)
- Westview High School (13500 Camino Del Sur, San Diego, CA 92129)
TRAVEL OVER SCHOOL BREAKS
California is currently under a travel advisory. A reminder from our Guidebook for Reopening: If your family is considering travel at this time or planning a trip, please review this important information from the CDC. We appreciate your support in reducing exposure to students and staff.
Brain Break Resources
In collaboration with our PureEdge partners in social emotional learning and PUSD’s Mindful Moment, we are sharing some of our favorite Brain Breaks with you to ease the stress of the season. Please feel free to use these Brain Breaks as you choose with your child and as a family. Mental health and wellness is a top priority in Poway Unified School District and we hope that you are safe and well.
Elementary Brain Break Standing
Yearbook Photos Needed
Don’t forget to take photos during our holiday break & IP learning suspension!
**REMINDERS**
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