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DISCOVER THE MAGIC… ParTicipAte!
By Kimberly Wilkins, PTA President

    Rev. Jesse L. Jackson once wrote, “A school system without parents at its foundation is just like a bucket with a hole in it.”  Realizing our children’s educational success depends on developing a strong, collaborative relationship between our students, staff, parents, and community, the Park Village PTA opened its doors simultaneously with our school in 1994.  Since our inception, our mission has remained the same:  To support our children’s educational experience by providing and training volunteers, planning and implementing fun and educational events, developing and facilitating parent/staff communication, and funding programs that will ensure our Penguins realize their potential.

    Parental involvement is the cornerstone of our PTA.  Involved, caring and committed parents not only make for a successful school, but also for a successful student!  While we all lead very busy lives, and at times feel we are really just taxi cab drivers in disguise, I encourage each of you to take a starring role in your child’s education.  Become involved, whether it’s volunteering in your child’s classroom or at one of our PTA events or fundraisers, attending a field trip, having lunch with your child during Lunch with Dads, or even grading papers at home for your child’s teacher. 
Your volunteering efforts, no matter how big or small, will make a positive impact on your child’s educational experience at Park Village.  

    I believe Dr. Seuss said it best -“Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better.  It’s not.”  As we embark on another school year, let’s continue to care an awful lot about our children and become involved – ParTicipAte! 

  • Mark you calendar! Park Village Family Heritage Night is scheduled for Thursday, January 29, 2009 from 6:00PM-7:30PM. Be sure to stay tuned for more info!

  • Academic Performance Index for PUSD Increases to 872! Read PUSD's press release.

  • Did you know there is still no state budget for our schools? Click here to read about the California PTA's continued efforts to "Flunk the Budget"!

  • TB Clinics Reinstated! Click here for schedule.

Lunch Menus

"My Lunch Money" Program


2008-2009 PV PTA OBJECTIVES
  • Increase parent and teacher volunteerism by encouraging involvement in PTA events and programs.
  • Increase parent attendance at PTA Association Meetings by alternating the meetings between mornings and evenings. 
  • Increase teacher involvement at Board Meetings by alternating meetings between mornings and evening.
  • Provide a comfortable setting to allow Park Village families a greater sense of inclusion and desire to participate in PTA events and programs.
  • Continue to educate and communicate with parents and teachers about ALL aspects of the PTA and how it benefits the school and our children.
  • Continue to increase outreach efforts to our community.
  • Continue to support the teachers, staff, volunteers, students, and parents in ways that will enhance morale and support the Park Village curriculum.

Our 2008-2009 budget has been approved. Click here to view.

Read current association meeting minutes here.

PTA Registration is OPEN!

The online PTA Registration system is open and ready for you to sign up for PTA, purchase your yearbooks and entertainment books, and review your school directory entry. If you haven't received email with your registration code, click the link below to begin the process!

Adopt a Family for the Holidays

    Park Village is once again participating in the Adopt-A-Family Program that was started 8 years ago by the Palomar PTA Council to assist needy PUSD families during the holidays. Last year over 300 families benefited!
     If your family, workplace, classroom, neighborhood, book club, etc. would like to help out this year, please contact Ann Misuraca at annmizz@san.rr.com or 484-8444 by Nov. 16th. You will be provided with a list of items to shop for and arrangements will be made with your group to collect them and get them delivered to the family. No time to shop? How about donating a gas, grocery or Walmart gift card? 


The Magic of GIVING at Thanksgiving….
Ann Misuraca- PTA Community Concerns Chair
    The Friends and Family Community Connection has organized a Thanksgiving Food Box Project that helps provide struggling families in our district with a holiday meal.  If your family, scout troop, book club, bunco group or neighborhood would like to participate in this project, please contact Becky  Palenske at 538-2492 or bpalenske@san.rr.com.  You will be provided a list of items to shop for.  Gift cards to Albertsons or Stater Brothers are needed as well.

 
...of Volunteering!

Calling all penguins......................!!!
Morning Penguin Patrol needs some greeters to help the little penguins out of their cars. The children really love to see a smiling face in the morning. If you are interested please contact Ralph Simon at ralphsimon2006@yahoo.com Help is needed Monday through Friday from 8:30 to 8:55am. Two people per day is preferred. Any help will be appreciated.

Nothing but Thanks! or Asante! in Swahili
(by Charity Toetter)
Not only was it an exciting privilege, it was also very gratifying to serve our students, families, and teachers at this year's fall Book Fair Safari. I'd like to acknowledge those for whose help I am truly thankful: our PTA President, Kim Wilkins,  PTA Executive Vice President, Kim Latta, and Denise Hoover for their support and encouragement, the D.A.D.S. Group, Valinda Lee for contributing the most volunteer hours (13), Mr. Cecena, Marie Adams, and Mr. Armin, my friend Ray Ramage from Horizon Christian Fellowship for supplying the tables, Clifford the Big Red Dog for his appearance Friday night, and over 40 volunteers that gave their time willingly.
A special thank you to the families who generously contributed books and gift certificates to our wonderful teachers!!  You may ask, is all the time and effort required to chair a school event worth it?  In my opinion...ABSOLUTELY!  See you at our spring book fair!
...of Contributing!

Kids Are First Gift Wrap
(By Kim Hansen - Gift Wrap Co-Chair)
Remember, it's never too late to purchase Kids Are First items and earn funds for our PTA programs.  Just visit the Gifts and More section at www.kidsarefirst.com any time throughout the school year to place your order.  If you have any questions about your gift wrap order, please contact Kim Hansen - PTA Gift Wrap Co-Chair at khansen2@san.rr.com.

It's not too late to order Entertainment Books!
The sale of Entertainment books at our school site is now over. However, you can still order Entertainment books online.  They now have free shipping! Go to www.entertainment.com and select the book(s) you want. Please enter the code 63184 and Park Village will earn money!

Our Mission: The Park Village PTA supports our children's education at Park Village Elementary by providing and training volunteers, planning and implementing fun and educational events, facilitating parent/staff communication, and funding programs that will assist the staff in meeting our school's goals.
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