School AnnouncementsCelebrate Earth Week - Ride the Bus!
Currently, about 25 students ride the Route 40 bus from downtown to Mission St. to Davenport. The bus stops at the school at 8:18 AM, leaving a few minutes to play before the bell rings. If you live in Santa Cruz and your child doesn't yet take the bus, now is a good time to practice riding the bus with the other students to get used to the experience. If you feel wary, you could try riding the bus with your child. That way, both of you can feel comfortable and ready to use this convenient resource when school starts next year. The Metro is also considering adding a route next year that would allow kids to catch the bus at school at the end of the day and ride back along Highway 1 to Mission St. and downtown. Save yourself the commute! Kids ride free! https://scmtd.com/en/ https://www.pacificesd.org/bus.html Upcoming Events
Wednesday 4/24 1:30 - Beach Cleanup Come help clean the beach. Parents must supervise students. Great community day! Friday 4/26 - Student Film Submissions Due More information here. Tuesday 4/30 - Grandfriends' Tea 10:30-11:30 K; 12:30-1:30 3rd; 2:00-3:00 4th Thursday 5/2 - Grandfriends' Tea 10:30-11:30 Pre/TK; 12:30-1:30 2nd; 1:45-2:45 1st Friday 5/3, 6:30 - Annual Student Film Festival Come enjoy student-made films! Saturday 5/11 - Student Author Fair Student books will be on display at Del Mar Elementary School, 10:00-3:00. Flyer Phone/Smart Watch Policy
Mr. Gross wants everyone to be aware of Pacific School's phone/smart watch/electronic device policy: Students who bring cell phones, smart watches, or other electronic devices to school must keep them turned off and out of sight during school and after school recreation hours. Students are never allowed to contact parents or anyone else through their personal device during school or recreation hours. Communication with parents must be handled through teachers or office staff. When electronic devices, including smart watches, are visible during school hours, they will be confiscated and returned at the end of the day. Parents, if you receive a direct communication from your child during school hours, please tell them that they are violating school policy and they need to put their device away and talk to a staff member to use the office phone. This process allows staff to know what is going on with our students. Thank you so much for your help with this! Make a Movie for Our Annual Student Film Festival!
All students are encouraged to create a student-made film for the annual student film festival. Submissions are due 4/26 and the festival will take place on 5/3. More Information. Having trouble finding mental health care services? CareSolace provides free 24/7 support for locating appropriate providers for your needs and insurance situation. Call 888-515-0595 or go here to get started.
Please Review Pacific!
One easy, zero-cost way you can support Pacific School is by writing a short review of our TK-6th school and/or Pacific Preschool. Just three minutes of your time makes a big difference! Right now we have very few reviews, which makes it harder for families to find out about our award-winning programs and small, supportive community. Please Review Us Now:
Have more time? Please leave a review in any of these additional places:
If you share your reviews with eandrews@pacificesd.org, Elizabeth can also add them to the school website. Thanks so much!!! LCAP and Budget Meeting
The board will be discussing the LCAP and budget at a public meeting 4:00 June 12. Notice of Public Hearing |
PSF/Parents' Club InfoNext PSF Parents' Meeting Tues 5/14
Tuesday May 14th from 5:30pm until 6:30pm ish. This meeting will be on Zoom. You can find a list of all PSF meetings dates for the school year and link to meeting are here. Buy your yearbooks now!
Order your yearbook today at https://www.pacificschoolfoundation.org/yearbook-order-page/ Cost is $30. CSA Veggies and Meat Fundraiser!
Order Fifth Crow Farm produce and/or Root Down Farm meat for pickup at Pacific School and 8% of the sales will automatically go to the Pacific School Foundation. PSF Needs Leadership Volunteers for Next School Year!
In May, we will vote in new leadership for next year. The president position will be available and was previously filled with co-presidents. If there are people that are interested in working together to fill this role, please email Sam at president@pacificschoolfoundation.org. Families, Welcome to 2023-24!!!
Still Time to Order Tea Towels
There's still time to order tea towels! They make great gifts. $20 each or $18 each if ordering 3 or more. Order at www.pacificschoolfoundation.org. Popcorn Volunteers
We are in need of Volunteers for Popcorn Wednesdays! Volunteer for any Wednesday during the school year from 12pm until 2pm to help support a student favorite midweek treat. Volunteer to help with PSF events and fundraisers here. Join the Parents' Club Google Group!
Get up-to-date information on events and on how the Parents' Club is fundraising to support all the Pacific School’s programs in music, theater, art, and the food and garden programs. The link to the group is here. Mabel's Labels Fundraiser
Help make sure your students items come back home with them by purchasing personalized labels and a portion of your purchase will go towards the school. Type in Pacific School Foundation and 20% of your purchase will go to supporting the school. https://mabelslabels.com/en-US/fundraising/support Spirit Day is Every Thursday!
School spirit day is every Thursday! Wear Pacific School spirit gear and/or ocean colors! You can order spirit gear from the 1st to the 21st of each month here or get more information here. Parents' Club Website
www.pacificschoolfoundation.org Parents' Club on Facebook
Follow the Parents’ Club on Facebook for up to date events: PS The Foundation for our Future. https://www.facebook.com/pacificschoolfoundation/ |
Stay InformedCalendar Please the 2023-24 School Calendar and the 2024-25 School Calendar to plan your vacations during school holidays, so your student can attend all school days. The monthly menu is found here.
Do You Use Facebook?
While the Memo is still the best way to get official school announcements, for community announcements and updates consider joining the Pacific School Facebook Group and following the Parents' Club Facebook Page. You may also be interested in the Davenport North Coast Association Facebook Page. Please Read the Weekly Memo
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