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PTA's Call to Action!
    On Friday, March 13th, teachers across California were given pink slips.  Many students and parents at our school and across the state showed their support for teachers and staff by wearing pink.  Please do not stop there!  Our “Call to Action” has just begun!  It is more important than ever to voice our concerns to our representatives about the state’s budget cuts to education.  We MUST NOT let them forget about our children.  There should be “No Child Left Behind”.  Our children are our future.  Those we educate today will be tomorrow’s leaders.
     How can you help?  Contact your elected Representatives and demand Federal Stimulus money earmarked for education be allocated to school districts.  Do not allow the state to siphon off dollars in order to backfill the deficit.  Let your Representatives know you support AB 8 (Brownley), which would require the state’s Director of Finance and Legislative Analyst to form a working group to make policy and fiscal recommendations to the Legislature and the Governor by December 2010.  Also, let your Representative know you support Senator’s Simitian’s bill, SCA 6, which would place an initiative on the ballot to lower the parcel tax threshold to 55%.  This parcel tax for PUSD would provide local dollars with local control over the dollars. 
    We will have a table set up in the front of school with Letters to Assembly Member Fletcher and Senator Wyland available for your signature.  Please stop by the table to sign the letters.  The PTA will then forward them to our elected Representatives.  Please share this information with family and friends and ask them to join us in our campaign.  It is crucial that our letters and our message stay in the forefront of the minds, mailboxes, phones, and faxes of our elected Representations.  Together we can make a difference!



  • Congratulations to our new Executive Board-Elect for 2009-2010!

  • The Flash has gone green! Read the current issue here or visit the Flash page for back issues. To sign up to receive the weekly Flash via email, join the PTA Email List.

  • 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.


    Playground Rules Reminder
    Here are a few Playground Rule Reminders to help keep our children safe:
    1. Kickball and football should only be played on the field.
    2. No tag games allowed on the play equipment.
    3. Do not use tennis or racket balls for handball.
    4. Baseball is only played on the field. You may only use soft balls and soft bats, which are provided by the school. Do not bring any hard baseballs or bats to school. Tennis balls are allowed for catch games only. Do not use tennis or racket balls for handball.
    5. When bringing any equipment to school, please remember to label all personal equipment with your child’s name.

    Kit for New Parents
        A part of the First 5 California: San Diego Welcome Baby Program, the Kit for New Parents is a free, new and valuable resource for expecting parents and parents of children aged 0 – 5. The kit contains a celebrity hosted DVD, advice for new parents, a parents guide and other information on how to keep kids healthy from the start. It is now available through Poway’s Early Childhood Development and Education office. It can be picked up at the district office, or mailed directly to you from the State. If you wish it mailed please call (800) 543-7025 (English) or (800) 506-4667 (Spanish)
        Synopsis: First 5 California has put together a new kit containing information, guides and advice for new parents, and the parents of preschool age kids (0-5 years). The kit is free and is available either at the district office or directly from the state. To get it mailed from the state, call 800-543-7025 (Eng.) or 800-506-4667 (Sp.).
    ...of Volunteering!

    Meet the recipients of the 2008-2009 PTA Service Awards:

    Honorary Service Award:
    Kim Latta
    Arlen Chang
    Kim Wilkins
    Teresa Wu
     
    Continuing Service Award:
    Janice Miller
     
    Very Special Person Award:
    Valinda Lee
    Charity Toetter
    Jeanne Dye
    Ralph Simon
    Jill Dangelewicz
    Kevin Chappell
     
    Pam Danford Award:
    Heidi Schevker
     
    Volunteer of the Year:
    Aura Fratian
     
    Golden Oaks Award:
    Jim Moody
     
    Special PVEEF Award:
    Sheri Hughes

    A special thanks to the members of the 2008-2009 PTA Honorary Service Committee:
    Ricardo Cecena, Cat Cusack, Paul Hoover, Kim Latta, Heather Marker, Julie Petry and Dennis Servetter
    ...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.





    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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