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AUGUST/SEPTEMBER CALENDAR
8/28 - School Starts! Welcome Back to School Coffee 8:45 a.m., outside of the MPR
9/4 - Labor Day, No School
9/6 - Executive Board Meeting, 9 - 10 a.m.
9/7 - Back to School Night, parents only, see story in this edition for details
9/8 - Minimum Day, grades K - 5 dismissal at 12 p.m.; TK dismissal at 11:45 a.m.
9/12 - PTA General Meeting, MPR, 8:45 a.m.
9/15 - Movie Night, Mira Catalina Lower Field, festivities start at 6:15 p.m.
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THE MIRA CATALINA ELEMENTARY
PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION WELCOMES YOU TO THE
2017-2018 SCHOOL YEAR! The Mira Catalina PTA is looking forward to a wonderful 2017-2018 school year! We have been working with Principal Brett Egan to pursue new events, assemblies, and programs to present this year. In addition, the PTA will be supporting numerous academic, artistic, environmental, and cultural programs and activities throughout the year, including:
Art at Your Fingertips (AAYF)
Garden Science and Nutrition
Assemblies
Field Trips
Spelling Bee
Talent Show
Science Fair
Green Week
Red/Yellow Ribbon Weeks
Classroom Supplies
Reflections Art Contest
Parents Night Out
Teacher Appreciation Events
And much more…
But none of this is possible without YOU! We need your time, both in the classroom and at events, and we need your financial support.
We offer many ways for you to be involved at Mira Catalina. From weekly library opportunities to AAYF docent positions to garden helpers, your time and energy directly impact Mira Catalina and our students. Please find a way to bring your energy, enthusiasm and talents to our school. Watch for classroom emails to detail how and when you can volunteer your time.
To support these programs the PTA will also be holding numerous fundraisers that range from passive (Whale of a Donation, AmazonSmile) to active (Fun Run). We need your donations to assure that we can meet the needs of our students and staff. As a nonprofit, we invite you to review the details of our budget and operations.
The PTA General Assembly meets once each month and you are encouraged to attend, whether or not you join the PTA. Meetings are child-friendly and there will be coffee and light breakfast items. Please attend to learn more about what the PTA does and how you can contribute.
Thank you for making this a “Whale of a Community” for our families, students, and staff! Warmly,
Your 2017-2018 PTA Executive Board
Emily delaCruz, President
Melinda Mascola, Executive Vice President
Alyson McFerson, Treasurer
Stephanie Johnson, Financial Secretary
Anita Zerounian, Recording Secretary
Sherry Bojorquez, Parliamentarian
Anne Cruz, 1st VP – Organization
Courtney Amorajabi, 2nd VP – Hospitality
Sumitha Viswanathan, 3rd VP – Education
Stephanie Fleck, 4th VP – Community Service
Diane Suzuki, 5th VP – Communication
Jennifer Bader, 6th VP – Ways and Means
Christine Armstrong, 7th VP – Legislation MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Back To School Night is September 7. Our annual Back to School Night will start at 6 pm for grades TK-2 and the 2/3 combo in their classrooms. Grades 3, 4, 5 will meet in their classrooms starting at 6:40 pm. This is a very important night for your child. Please make sure you are in attendance. This is an adults only evening as it is not meant for the children.
.png) MIRA CATALINA PTA NEEDS YOU! Joining the PTA and getting involved is a great opportunity for parents to make new friends and help optimize our children's elementary school experience!
The Mira Catalina PTA is looking for a few good parents to fill the following opportunities: - Auditor
- Science Fair Chair
- Membership Chair
- Box Tops Coordinator
There are other ways to get involved by signing up in your classrooms to help by being: - Garden helpers
- Library assistants
- AAYF docents
More information will be available about all of these opportunities at Back to School Night, Thursday, September 7.
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TO JOIN OUR PTA!We invite all parents, guardians, grandparents, family and friends to share in our mission to improve and enrich our children’s educational experience. The Mira Catalina PTA asks for your help and support in making a difference in the quality of our children’s education. Parent participation is encouraged and crucial. Membership entitles you to vote at the general meeting on events, budget decisions, and leadership. Consider membership for each adult in the family. Your membership is crucial. There are many opportunities to volunteer and support the Mira Catalina PTA!
The 2017-2018 (tax-deductible) PTA membership is
$15 per member.
Please forward our PTA newsletter to Mira Catalina families who are not members and encourage them to join today to help us reach our goal of 100% participation! For membership, please click here to request a form.
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