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September 2018


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SEPT. 6th:
Back to School Night
​@ 5-8pm Grades 1-5

SEPT. 7th:
Minimum Day
Parent Volunteer Training @ 8:30 by blue benches near MPR

SEPT. 10th-14th:
PTA Membership Drive
Yellow Ribbon Week

SEPT. 11th:
PTA General Meeting
General Music Begins
Bettolino Night
(All School Fundraiser)

SEPT. 13th:
​Spirit Wear Order Deadline 

SEPT.14th:
Family Movie Night
Emergency Kits Due

SEPT. 20th:
School Picture Day

SEPT. 25th:
Instrumental Music Begins

SEPT. 26th:
Chorus Begins

SEPT 28th:
All Pro Dads @ 7:30am





OCT. 2nd:
PEF Parent University
Speaker: DJ Fuller

OCT. 6th & 7th:
Treasured Moments Photo Fundraiser

OCT. 9th:
PTA Meeting

OCT. 15th:
Good Stuff Night
(TK/Kindergarten)

OCT. 18th:
School Picture Make Up Day
OSS Parent/Student Meeting 

OCT. 20th:
Fall Fundraiser - Silver Spur Getz Groovy


OCT. 22-26:
​Red Ribbon Week

OCT. 28th:
Sketchers Pier to Pier Walk

OCT. 31st:
Halloween Parade





Wear your colors!!
Don't forget to wear your Spirit Wear Shirt or grade color on Fridays!!

Health Office
​All volunteers must have a TB Assessment on file to volunteer on campus.  please contact Debbie Gregory in the Silver Spur Health Office with any questions.


Silver Spur Elementary

Palos Verdes Unified School District

Peninsula Education Foundation




Farm Fresh to You
Script/Bristol Farms
Mabel's Labels





Save those Box Tops!!
Box Tops is an easy way to earn money for our school! Just by purchasing Box Tops products, clipping the coupons and sending them into school, we earn cash that can be used to buy anything we need.  Send them to school in a ziplock bag labeled with student's name.   Keep clipping and collecting!  Thank you for supporting Silver Spur!







Yellow Ribbon Week •
September 10th-14th

Yellow Ribbon Week is a PTA program designed to promote kindness, friendship, and loyalty, and to build a safe environment for our children here at Silver Spur Elementary. Details regarding specific activities for the week are still to come! 




Spirit Wear •


Final Spirit Wear Order Date is September 13th! 

To place an order, visit the Spirit Wear Store online

Spirit Day is every Friday, make sure your child orders a class t-shirt
so they can show their school spirit!  If you do not yet have a spirit shirt, please wear your class color on Friday.
Any questions, contact Julie Hickman or Kelly Demko at silverspurpta1vp@gmail.com




Emergency Kits •
Due on September 14th




Please remember to bring in your emergency kit to your child's teacher
by September 14th. 
Inside a one gallon plastic storage bag, please place:
A light jacket, water or juice pouch, family photo and note from
parent (optional). On the outside of the plastic bag, please
write your child’s name, teacher,
and room number and make certain that the plastic bag zips completely.

Any questions, contact Valorie Rudy and Allison Young at silverspurpta4vp@gmail.com


​• Back to School Night - Grades 1-5
Thursday, September 6th 5-8pm




Back to School Night schedule by grade
is also listed on the Silver Spur website


5:00-5:40pm - MPR
5:45-6:30pm - 1st / 2nd Grade classrooms
6:35-7:15pm - 3rd / 4th Grade classrooms
7:20-8:00pm - 5th Grade classrooms



Friday, September 7th is a minimum day
11:45am Dismissal for TK / 12pm Dismissal for K-5


Volunteer Tour & Training •
Friday, September 7th at 8:30am
blue tables outside of the MPR

(Multi-Purpose Room)



Please join us for our Volunteer Tour & Training this Friday morning. This event is open to any parents who would like to volunteer at Silver Spur.  It is highly recommended for new parents who are not familiar with the campus, our staff, and the volunteer procedures.  We hope to see you there!


If you have any questions, please contact Kelly Demko or Julie Hickman at silverspurpta1vp@gmail.com.




Silver Spur PTA Meeting •
Tuesday, September 11th at 8:30am
MPR




Please join us for the first PTA meeting of the year and
enjoy a  cup of coffee on us!  
All parents are welcome and encouraged to attend.
Hope to see you there!





• Silver Spur Family Movie Night •
Friday, September 14th at 5:30pm




Join us for Silver Spur’s Annual Outdoor Movie Night! Pack a picnic and the rest
is on us -  a fully stocked candy bar, yummy cookies, and bottles of water will be provided for the kids compliments of Silver Spur’s PTA. A huge thank you to Kyle Daniels, Vista Sothebys International Realty for sponsoring freshly popped Kettle Corn for us to enjoy.

Please mark your calendars for September 14th for this big event. Don’t forget
your low chairs, blankets, and sweatshirts, and come out and participate in
Silver Spur’s unique school pride and comradery.
 
We look forward to seeing you there!



• School Picture Day
Tuesday, September 20th




Order forms will be sent home in your child's backpack.


• All Pro Dads •
Friday, September 28th at 7:30am





Calling All Pro Dads!  
Please join us for a morning dedicated to the wonderful gift of fatherhood. All students are encouraged to bring their dad, stepdad or other male figure for a 45 min program filled with discussion, guidance and practical tips on raising kids in a life-giving way.  The kids won't want to miss the breakfast treats and prizes!  



This is our first All Pro Dads of the school year — don't miss this great opportunity!  We look forward to seeing you there!


• Bettolino Night •
Tuesday, September 11th
All School Restaurant Fundraiser






Silver Spur Fall Fundraiser
Saturday, October 20th at 6:00pm



On Saturday, October 20th, 2018, the Silver Spur Elementary PTA will be hosting their 17th Annual Fall Fundraiser at the Palos Verdes Art Center. This evening brings together the families, friends, and staff of the over 570 students from our campus for a night of dinner, dancing, raffles and live auction benefiting the continued support of a world-class learning environment. Tickets and auction information are also available on the homepage of the Silver Spur school website. 

Click the button below to purchase tickets today!



Do you have an item or items to donate?
Would you like to get involved with the planning of the fundraiser?  We are always looking for ideas and enthusiastic volunteers!  Please email Nikki Stark and Julie Beuerlein at silverspurpta6vp@gmail.com for more information.
 
Follow the event on social media:

https://instagram.com/silverspurfallfundraiser

https://facebook.com/silverspurfallfundraiser​

We can’t wait to see you on October 20th and
thank you for your continued support for the children of
Silver Spur through the PTA!!




• PEF Pledge Day •
September 18th



PEF is off to a good start in reaching its $3.1 million goal this school year, but we need 100% participation from our school families to maintain funding for the crucial programs our students deserve. 30% of school families donate, but 100% of PVPUSD students benefit!
 
If you didn't donate to PEF in your school's registration packet, please support our schools on or before PLEDGE DAY, September 18th.

Your gift commitment supports: Elementary music, physical education, library aides, STEM in 4-12thgrades, Safe School counselors, academic/wellness counselors, college and career centers, high school science fairs, senior scholarships, teaching positions, school site tech squad, Chuck Miller Teacher Grants, and Parent University.

Invest in your child's education. We can create bright futures together!






For questions regarding this issue of The Spur, please contact Silver Spur 5th VP's Communications -  Kellie Stender and Julie Wesley at silverspurpta5vp@gmail.com
Silver Spur Elementary PTA
5500 Ironwood Road
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
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