Eastshore PTA 2024-25 Newsletter #2 - September 10, 2024

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This newsletter covers Welcome Back Movie Night, next International Night meeting, Reflections Art Contest, IPSF Sports Tournaments and more!

PTA Needs Your Support!

We're excited for our upcoming year! PTA hopes to raise $25,000 in our Fall Pledge Drive to fund many of our programs at the beginning of the year such as International Night, Trunk or Treat, and the School Supply Stipends for every teacher. We are half-way there, and every bit of support is appreciated! Visit our website to join the PTA today!

Grade Level Popsicle Party Competition: Class with the highest participation in a grade receives a popsicle party and an extra $25 stipend for their teacher! Just $10 to become a member!

Current Rankings:

PK/K: Hammoud (8%), Key (6%)
K/1 and 1: Ebbert (22%), Thompson (16%)
Grade 2: Karamanos (17%), Nguyen (16%)
Grade 3: McGrath (25%), Keavney (17%), La (14%)
Grade 4: Heyer (36%), Harrell (28%), Larios (13%)
Grade 5: Shapiro (25%), Gibson (15%), Holloway (10%)
Grade 6: Reames (33%), Pearce (24%), Alexander (15%)

Questions about PTA, Volunteering, or Membership? Email Jane C.

Welcome Back Movie Night Success!

We were thrilled to see so many Dolphin students and families on Friday to celebrate our return to a new school year! Eastshore's first movie night was a resounding success! More pictures available on our Instagram and Facebook pages.

Movie nights and other PTA community events are only possible with parental support. Visit our website to join the PTA today!

Volunteer for future PTA programs here.

Questions? Email Jane C.

International Night Meeting on Sept. 20

PTA invites you to attend the International Night Informational Meeting on Friday, September 20th in the MPR after drop off. We will discuss plans and booth sign ups. Sign up to volunteer here! Many countries already have groups, so sign up to join and help!

International Night is on October 4 and is one of the biggest PTA events of the year! This event celebrates Eastshore's immense cultural diversity by families coming together to showcase their heritage through food, costume, and displays.

Questions? Email Brooke.

Reflections Art Contest Begins! Due Oct. 18

Looking for a way to get your student more involved in the arts? The Reflections Art Contest is your answer! This year’s theme is “Accepting Imperfection.” Students can submit one or more entries in any of the following 6 categories: Visual Arts, Photography, Film Production, Literature, Music Composition, and Dance Choreography.

All submissions will be on display at Eastshore’s Annual Reflections Art Show in January 2025. Submitting is easy. Simply visit www.eastshorepta.com/reflections to upload your child's entry or entries by the deadline, Friday, October 18th.

Questions? Email Melissa at: EastshoreReflections@gmail.com

IPSF Tournaments Starting

Boys and Girls Grades 3rd - 6th grade can participate in IPSF tournaments throughout the year. The first tournament is the Volley Fest! More information can be found here.

PTA is urgently seeking a PTA Tournament Coordinator who can check and send emails, and coordinate parents and students. No coaching or in-person presence at tournaments is required. A coordinator is necessary for Eastshore to participate.

Interested? Contact Solange as soon as possible.

Spiritwear Fridays

Show your School Spirit by wearing Spiritwear on Fridays! Spiritwear will be sold on Fridays after school by the 2nd Grade classrooms.

We have some amazing things planned for Eastshore this year!

Add the PTA Calendar to your Google Cal or online calendar! It includes minimum days, school breaks, conference days, and can't miss PTA community events! It's very useful to be able to access this information easily.

Join Our PTA Team!

Fill out our Volunteer Interest Form Here!

We are especially looking for a parent of a 5th Grade boy to plan the 5th Grade Guys Night. Speaker and food budget provided by PTA.

Contact Jane at president@eastshorepta.com for any questions about volunteering. Training and guidance will be provided for all positions.

Sweet Discounts for PTA Members in Sept!

PTA Members get special benefits! Including discounts to the Aquarium of the Pacific, Big 5, Fountain Valley Skating Center, and Pretend City. Click this link to learn more. You can join the PTA at eastshorepta.com at any time.

Shop at Ralphs, Support Eastshore!

Visit Ralphs.com today to make this selection. Here are the steps: 1) Log into My Account. 2) Click on Community Contributions. 3) Type in and Choose Eastshore Elementary PTA. Thank you for your support!

Don't Miss Out!

Check out the PTA's website and follow us on Facebook and Instagram for the most up-to-date information this school year. Visit our Linktree for easy links to sign ups.