Save the Date
PTA Meeting
Tues. Feb. 13
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
MPR
No Homework Night!
Wed. Feb. 14
PRESIDENT'S DAY HOLIDAY - NO SCHOOL
Mon. Feb. 19
SNN Meeting
3:00 – 3:30 PM (Vista Big Room)
Tues. Feb. 20
Kinder/1st grade Love Show
Thurs. Feb. 22
9:00 – 11:00 AM
SNN Broadcast
Fri. Feb. 23
8:20 – 9:15 AM (Cafeteria)
Community Read In
Tues. Feb. 27
9:00 – 10:00 AM
One Day Book Fair
Wed. Feb. 28
Red Ribbon Week
Mon. March 5
Fun Run
Mon. March 5
9:00 – 11:00 AM
SNN Meeting - Anchor Try-Outs for 5th Graders Only
Tues. March 6
3:00 – 3:30 PM
Parent Conference- Min. Day Schedule
Thurs. March 8
8:30 AM – 12:00 PM |
Principal's Message  Dear Parents,
It has been observed and reported that the morning traffic has become dangerous and unsafe. I am compelled to remind our parents of the critical nature of driving in a school zone. Furthermore, I must insist that our parents remain mindful of and follow these simple rules:
Do not allow your children to cross traffic unescorted. There is a blind spot at the top of the hill near the exit for the parking lot. When your children cross the exit on Flaming Arrow, either in the morning or the afternoon, there is a good chance that they will not be seen by oncoming traffic. In addition, most SUVs have a blind spot for small children.
Do not go around traffic and drive against the flow of traffic for any reason.
You are not allowed to pick up or drop off your children from the Kids' Corner parking lot during the school pick-up/drop-off times unless they are enrolled in the program.
In order to allow the pick-up to move more smoothly, only those parents who have a child in kinder, first, or second grade will be allowed in the parking lot before 2:55. If you are in the lot for an older student, you will be asked to drive back around and wait for the younger children to be picked up first.
You MAY NOT park in the school lot for any reason. If you need to visit the office or pick up your child during the school pick-up/drop-off time, please park on the street and walk in.
I realize that the tone of this message may seem a bit direct, but as your principal, I would be extremely saddened to have to draft a letter notifying the community that one of our students was struck by a car and either seriously injured or worse. Believe me when I say that there is nothing on any of our schedules that is more important than the safety of our children.Thank you in advance for your cooperation as we work to maintain a safe and kind environment for all of the students at Soleado. Please feel free to contact me should you have any questions or concerns.
And on a completely different note . . .
 Our amazing FUN RUN is coming up. It's a super special and important Soleado event. Please join us in any way you can. Every little bit helps. Please see below for opportunities.  Fun Run Sponsorship Have you seen all those great Fun Run shirts the kids are wearing? Of course you have because they're EVERYWHERE! Well, now is your chance to have your business featured on this year's shirt. Click here for the sponsorship form due February 17. Thank you to our returning sponsors like Joey's BBQ!
 Fun Run is coming! Fun Run forms have gone home. Be sure to register online to share your child's private link with friends and family. Click here for registration instructions and some of the fun rewards our students can earn .
This is one of our biggest fundraisers. Every dollar counts. If we reach our school goal of $30,000, Mrs. Stutzel AND the teachers will get covered in silly string!
Click here to see how much we've raised and which class is in the lead!
Need an additional pledge form? Click here. Outdoo or Ampitheater Construction is complete on our wonderful Soleado Outdoor Amphitheater. There is still time to secure your family's legacy and support the Soleado Booster Club by donating a bench. Contact Shannon Zuniga at shannonpzuniga@gmail.com for more information.
Direct Drive Link
Donate to the Soleado Booster Club through Direct Drive and help raise funds to support PTA programs and events, classroom technology, and performing and fine arts programs. Contact Shannon Zuniga at shannonpzuniga@gmail.com for more information.
PTA News  I am incredibly thankful to my executive board this year as we have successfully been able to shine with a number of vacancies. BUT imagine the possibilities IF we were able to fill all spots on the board! We have so many opportunities, including VP positions and chairs (smaller roles/time commitments). Please take a look at the VP positions HERE, and let us know what interests you! We would like to start with these important roles and then begin recruiting chairpersons for certain events. Please don't let the title "VP" scare you. You will have the support of our entire community, and we have broken down each task to ensure that no one person feels overwhelmed.
As a VP, we ask that you attend 2 meetings at school (which I promise will be short and to the point because I appreciate your time): YOU CAN EVEN SIGN UP FOR A VP POSITION WITH A FRIEND AS CO-VP'S AND ALTERNATE MEETING ATTENDANCE (district hosts meetings as well for each position, and you can alternate attendance).
1. Executive board meeting: Last Wednesday of every month right after drop off in the morning. Very intimate, one-on-one time with our principal to discuss school events and culture.
2. General meeting: Second Tuesday of every month. This is our time to collectively discuss current events and devise plans to improve our school.
Please contact me with questions or to discuss how you can help next year. No job is too small . . . We want to SHINE all year long!!
Jennifer@BeachyKeenLA.com
Parent/Student News Check out this awesome camp! STEAM to the hilt!
Come join us this summer at this amazing summer camp: Camp Galileo! It's got everything you could ever want in a camp: phenomenal staff, exemplary curriculum, and just plain ol' fun. This summer's location will be at Montemalaga!
Click on this link for an incredible experience. Vista 3 and Roots & Shoots would like to thank you for helping us in our recent programs. T hank you for buying bagels in our BAGEL SALE! We got to adopt an endangered giraffe. We loved selling the bagels to all of you! We got a total of more than $150!Also, thank you for donating the coats! We got 75 coats in all. The coats went to the homeless shelter in Redondo Beach. We got a note from the people who received the coats, and they loved them!We appreciate your support in these programs. You just helped us save an endangered giraffe and helped the homeless! Watch out for our bulb sale on EARTH DAY. We are going to make our community more beautiful!Thank you,Joelle and Owen, Vista 3 Third Grade Suns
There are never enough words to thank everyone for their hard work in making sure our school events are successful!!
This year's Family Sweetheart Dance is no exception.
THANK YOU to all of the families for purchasing tickets and joining in on the fun! THANK YOU to Mikiko Kimura for making the beautiful flowers (my favorite part of the evening is watching our kids, all dressed up, beam with excitement as Mommy and Daddy give them their flowers). THANK YOU, Mrs. Ellis and her class, for the beautiful decorations and set up! THANK YOU, Shannon Zuniga, Liza Ko, Debbie Choe, Amy Davis, Jody Davis, Kerry Nadal, Deepa Vemparala, Lana O'Shea, and Sausan Khomusi, for set up, break down, and planning! The night was filled with giggles, smiles, and I must say we looked VERY COOL on the dance floor!! : ) Have a great week!!
.jpg) Chinese New Year Celebration
Please join us for a Chinese New Year Celebration
Saturday, February 17 from 11:00 am-3:00 pm at Mt. Olive Lutheran Preschool. Please click here for flyer..jpg) Ridgecrest Intermediate Night
Please join us for an important night of information. Please click here for flyer.
When: Wednesday, March 7
Time: 5:30 pm
Where: Ridgecrest Intermediate School
28915 Northbay Road, Rancho Palos Verdes
Spring into Fitness with TMMC
When: Saturday, March 17 from 7:30 am-11:00 am
Where: South Coast Botanical Gardens
Please click here for flyer. PV Library Information: Be a Hero at our Living History Museum
Celebrate African American history by portraying an African American hero
When: Wednesday, February 21st from 6-7:30 pm and Sunday, February 25 from 3-4:30 pm.
Click here for flyer.
 Join us for some music!
The Peninsula Symphony Association
Gary Berkson, Music Director cordially invites you to enjoy ANIMAL FARM.
Sunday, February 18, 2018
Pre-concert lecture at 6:30 pm (use the name "Sophia" to enter)
Concert starts promptly at 7:00 pm
Location: Redondo Union High School Auditorium
222 N. Pacific Coast Highway (corner of PCH and Diamond)
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
No charge for the concert!
Come early and bring the whole family!
The Peninsula Symphony Orchestra and Redondo Union High School are not related to, sponsored by, or endorsed by the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District.
.jpg) Grief Support Group Information
We know you are all very busy with the start of the new calendar year, but we wanted to send you this email to let you know the start dates of The Gathering Place’s upcoming SPRING 2018 bereavement support groups for Children ages 5-8, 9-12, and teens.
These non-denominational groups meet for nine (9) weeks as follows:
Little Kids Can (ages 5-8) AND Big Kids Can (ages 9-12) Click here for the flyer
When: Mondays beginning March 12, 2018, 5–6:30 pm
Where: Providence Glass Center/5315 Torrance Blvd., Suite B-1, Torrance 90503
Cost: No charge/donations accepted
Teens (TAG) Ages 13-Senior in high school Click here for the flyer.
When: Tuesdays beginning March 13, 2018, 6:30-8 pm
Parent/guardian orientation Tuesday, March 6, 2018, 6:30-8 pm
Where: Christ Episcopal Church/408 S. Broadway/Redondo Beach/90027
Cost: No charge/donations accepted
While the children/teens are in their support groups, we run a concurrent group for their parents/guardians. It is not mandatory, but highly recommended as the adults in the group all have children/teens at home grieving the recent loss of a loved one. Our groups are facilitated by mental health professionals, MSW interns and/or trained volunteers.
If you have any students who have been affected by a recent death in their family and you think they would benefit from attending one of our bereavement support groups, please have the parents/guardians call us directly. Pre-registration is required.
Thank you for your continued support of our programs. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to email or call.
Patty Ellis
(310) 546-6407
.jpg) CASSY SoCal and IndieFlix Shine a Light on Anxiety with Must-See Documentary ANGST: RAISING AWARENESS AROUND ANXIETY
IndieFlix, a leading independent online streaming platform, along with its non-profit arm, the IndieFlix Foundation, is sparking a global conversation about anxiety through screenings of its brand new documentary Angst: Raising Awareness Around Anxiety. On February 7 at 7:00 pm, CASSY SoCal (PVPUSD’s on-campus mental health provider) will host a special screening of the documentary at the Peninsula High School Performing Arts Center to open up a dialogue between local families, community leaders, and experts. The event will feature a viewing of the 56-minute film, followed by an informative panel discussion.
What: Special screening of Angst: Raising Awareness Around Anxiety
When: February 7 at 7:00 pm
Where: Peninsula High School Performing Arts Center
Cost: This is a free event, but you need to secure tickets.
Click here for more information and flyer. Important Resources for FamiliesPVPUSD is pleased to be a South Bay Families Connected Partner School
Please visit our unique youth wellness web page: PVPUSD Families Connected.
Don’t miss this month’s SBFC newsletter focusing on stress and anxiety in our youth, including great advice and resources for parents.
This month we feature the SBFC Stress and Anxiety Page for resources and national articles.
Also, please check out the following links on SBFC:  Writing Tips for February from Mr. PerkinsWe are about three months away from the CAASP state exam, and I always share with the students what a great opportunity it is! What opportunity is that? A chance for the students to “check off” a few boxes and say, “I know how to do that!”
The students in grades 3-5 at the elementary school (and 6-12 at the MS and HS) will have assessments in reading, writing, and math skills. Students hopefully will understand to challenge themselves--this is the time to write your best essay!
CASSP-Language Arts/improvement strategies #1: How can I help my student to be on target when answering reading comprehension questions? The two-and-two strategies. On a short reading (i.e. an article or a chapter in a book), ask your student to write four questions. The first two questions will need to be about what they read, and they have to be able to answer the questions from the reading. Example: Where did Cinderella want to go? Why were her sisters jealous? The next two questions ask about information that the reader wants to know that’s not in the reading. Example: What period of time does the story taking place? Do you think a story like this could take place in today’s world? Why or why not? When students practice these skills, their comprehension and writing skills will gradually improve.
CASSP-Language Arts/improvement strategies #2: On the reading and writing sections, many standardized exams ask students to support their writing with details from the reading. Paraphrasing is a strategy that ensures that the writer will be on task.
Example: The Great Barrier Reef is facing threats from pollution. The Australian government is fighting back with a long-term action plan.
Strategy: Pull some content words, and rewrite in your own words.
Content words: Great Barrier Reef, threats, pollution, Australian government, long-term action plan.
Sample sentence: Pollution is threatening the Great Barrier Reef in Australia. With a long-term action, the government of Australia is making a new plan.
Hopefully, some of these strategies will help your young writers feel confident with their writing and on the state exams.
I know they will all give their best effort!
AAYF News
 This month, students will be working on collages in the style of Romare Bearden and celebrating the Harlem Renaissance art movement. Please contact your child’s room parent if you would like to help out.
Workshop Setup Tues. Feb. 6, 1:00-2:00 pm PVAC
Docent Workshop Wed. Feb. 7, 8:45-11:00 am PVAC
3rd Grade Thurs. Feb. 8, 12:45-2:30 pm class
4th Grade Fri. Feb. 9, 1:15-2:50 pm class
5th Grade Tues. Feb. 13, 1:15-2:50 pm class
2nd Grade Wed. Feb. 14, 12:45-2:30 pm class
1st Grade Thurs. Feb. 15, 12:45-2:30 pm class
Kindergarten Fri. Feb. 16, 12:15-2:00 pm class
PEF News
 SAVE THE DATE: MAIN EVENT, our largest fundraiser of the year to get us closer to that 3.1 million dollar pledge is scheduled for May 12. More information to follow!! We are currently collecting awesome auction items for our live and silent auctions. Do you or someone you know have a great item? Contact Jennifer@BeachyKeenLA.com today. If you would like to donate or pledge $2,500 or more and receive an invitation, go to www.pvpef.org. Your generous donations directly fund STEM, elementary music, PE, academic counselors, College and Career Centers. and many more vital programs and teachers that are necessary to keep our schools the best in the state.
| Useful Links |
February 11, 2018
Mrs. Gina Stutzel
Purchase Spirit Wear for all your Soleado Suns!
Chevron Car Wash Tuesdays!
The Costume Closet is our very own gem on the hill. You can rent costumes for any occasion. It is run 100% by our district PTA and parents like you! Please consider working a few hours to help our school receive a "bonus check" at the end of the year. The minimum requirement is only 40 hours for our entire school for the year. 
