Parras Middle School PTSA

We celebrate and remember the lives of our brave soldiers who gave the ultimate sacrifice for their country. We will never forget.

I’m not sure if all of you are aware that the children of one of our PE teachers, Duncan Avery, have been battling brain cancer since 2018. While this was news that no parent should ever have to get, they have been strong & fighting like warriors. They recently received news that Kalea's cancer is back. Tulita has begun a Go Fund Me Page for our beloved Avery Family. Please consider making a donation to show much we love and support them and so they can continue making special family memories. https://www.gofundme.com/f/tulita-families-love-the-averys. #flightliketheaverys.

Is your 8th grader interested in being a RUHS student athlete next year? Sign up for the sports camps https://rbef.org/sportscampsregistration

Check out these fabulous auction items for Live Bidding at tonight’s gala. It’s not too late to buy your ticket. https://paybee.io/quickpay.html

Auction is still going strong! https://paybee.io/quickpay.html

*NEW PROJECT* South Bay Hands on Art presents Salvador Dalí. The surreal artwork "The Elephants" is the inspiration for this project. Students will be introduced to this artwork and to its creator, Salvador Dalí. They will also learn about Surrealism, creating art based on dreams and imagination. After, they can create their own artwork inspired by "The Elephants". Instructions will be given on how to draw an elephant with very long skinny legs, but they are invited to vary it as they wish. For instance, they can create another animal with very long legs, or an elephant with normal legs. You can use supplies that you have at home - colored pencils, markers, crayons... you could even make it a family project! To get started, just visit: www.SouthBayHandsonArt.com

Watch this presentation from Parras counselor, Lisa MacMillan on managing your child’s stress. https://drive.google.com//1lpcGjRBwECaketDxQ8SAREIFLn/view

RBUSD is pleased to bring you our first Parents as Teachers chat in 2021. This week’s video Engagement Through Collaboration is brought to us by Ms. Jessie Lubs, from our Educational Services Department. Please watch to learn more about how you can empower your secondary student to self-advocate. https://drive.google.com//1NXrH-z64hUe1hlKtRkC2uSz4W0/view

Free zoom webinar on Jan 19th. https://33rdpta.org/connecting-community/

To all Parras Panthers that have younger siblings. Check this out!

Are you receiving our PTSA newsletters? Sign up using the below link. https://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/manage/optin

Does your Parras student want to walk with a teacher? Sign up using the google form. https://docs.google.com//1FAIpQLScK2q886Gg2aNPHl9/viewform

2020 was a crazy year, here’s to looking ahead. May the new year bring health and happiness.

There will be a special RBUSD board meeting tomorrow at 2p that will discuss the return of TK-2 students to in-person learning. See link below. https://go.boarddocs.com/ca/rbusd/Board.nsf/goto

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Do you know awesome people who love to volunteer? Do you have awesome persuasive skills? If so, WE NEED YOU! We are looking for PTSA members interested in serving in this year's PTSA Nominating Committee. This committee recommends individuals to serve on next year's PTSA Executive Board. You will work from January-March to identify and interview candidates, and present potential officers for consideration at the March PTSA Association meeting. If you are interested, please email us at [email protected].