http://pacificaschool.org Sat, 20 Jun 2009 15:16:10 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en We are at the end of the 2008-2009 school year and what a year it has been.  We have been up, down and all around.  So many uncertainties that are still hanging over us, even as we close for the year. The one thing that has been consistent and strong is ... http://pacificaschool.org/office-news/from-our-director/ For two weeks beginning May 11th, we will be conducting the state-mandated California Standards Tests with grades two through eight.  We will be sending you very soon more information about how families can support students through this important process, but please start planning ahead for restful nights, nutritious breakfasts, arriving ... http://pacificaschool.org/office-news/testing-time-at-pacifica/ We're looking for a woodworker who can replace four broken plywood pieces from the wonderful Greg Fleishman play structure that we have. If you'd like to gather parent volunteer hours this way, please contact our Site Chair, Cynthia Nightingale, at site@pacificaschool.org. This doesn't have to be a parent volunteer.  If you know ... http://pacificaschool.org/council-committee-news/woodworker-needed/ Keep an eye on your family boxes this week for info on signing up for school lunches. The lunch program will start the day we get back from Spring Break on Monday, April 13th. Orders and payments are due on Tuesday, March 31st. http://pacificaschool.org/office-news/lunch-program-update/ Next Wednesday (3/25), you will find in your mailbox the Spring Progress Report from your children's teachers.  Please read these over and discuss them with your student(s).  If you have any questions please talk with your teachers.  They are always available to meet with you. A final tabulation from the Art ... http://pacificaschool.org/office-news/directors-report/ This coming Saturday you have the opportunity to celebrate the Spring Equinox in the most spectacular way -- Site Beautification Day at Pacifica! From 10am -2pm, we will be at school having a blast, changing our world, rejoicing and...... weeding! If you've ever arrived at school Monday morning after a Beautification Day, ... http://pacificaschool.org/council-committee-news/join-us-saturday-for-site-beautification-day/ Hello Parents! The Communications Committee is looking for a volunteer to interview teachers, staff and Org Council members, and write the related bios for our website. This would be a fun project to work on with your kid(s). Please email tracy@pacificaschool.org if you can take this project on. Thank you! http://pacificaschool.org/council-committee-news/get-involved-with-our-website/ The Parent Participation Committee will be meeting on Wednesday, March 18th at 3:30 p.m. Committee members are encouraged to attend. All are welcome. Please contact Sahira Traband at sahira@pacificaschool.org with any questions. http://pacificaschool.org/council-committee-news/parent-participation-committee-meeting/ Anthony White and Ethan Bass of our 6th grade will be appearing in Santa Monica Theatre Guild's Y.E.S (Youth Entertainment Series) production of "My Father's Dragon" March 21 through April 8, at the Morgan Wixson Theatre.  Showtimes are 11:00 am Saturday and Sunday.  Tickets are available at 310-828-7519, or go ... http://pacificaschool.org/student-news/6th-grade-students-anthony-ethan-to-appear-onstage/ A friendly reminder that February's Parent Participation Logs were due March 5th. If you have not got them in yet, please take a moment to do so. Every log is appreciated! Did you know that some of our grant monies are dependent on demonstrating our parent participation?  Every log is critical. http://pacificaschool.org/council-committee-news/parent-volunteer-logs-are-due-2/