Dear Parents of Pacific School,
We hope you are all staying well and healthy. During this unprecedented time, we feel privileged to have you as a part of our Pacific School community. As we are all in an uncertain time together; we hope we can come together even if virtually or socially distanced to support each other. The Pacific School Foundation is a nonprofit run by volunteer parents of current students. It supports the school by raising vital funds to cover the difference between the
students' education and the amount the state gives to the school. We rely on the kind support of all Pacific School parents in any way that is possible. Fundraising this coming school year will be a challenge for us as we are unable to all come together for our typical fundraising events. We hope that classes are able to come together to raise the necessary funds to support the school. This will take leadership from each class. Each class will need a parent liaison to lead other parents in their student’s class in fundraising efforts.
Creativity is what we will need this year! With the music program cancelled for the 2020-2021 school year, the amount of fundraising needed to cover school costs is greatly reduced. With current enrollment as of July 20, 2020, we need to raise $130 per student or about $15 per month.
You are part of something special. The students at Pacific School thrive in a setting with small class sizes and a student-to-instructor ratio rarely seen in public schools in California. They thrive on a unique food and garden program that is seen as a model across the country – and one that feeds their bodies, minds, and hearts. They thrive with the proven benefits of instruction in music, theater, and art. We know you value Pacific School's educational experience because of these programs — programs that are not fully funded by the school . Parents like you, alumni, and the local community make up the difference between state funding and the actual cost of a Pacific School education.
We need to raise about $130 per student to support all of our programs. Some families are unable to raise this amount so the contribution needed is closer to $260, or $29 per month.
What exactly does your contribution directly to Parents’ Club fund?
You can also make contributions directly to these areas that are not a part of the Parent’s Club general fund:
To donate to Parents' Club, you can click on this link: DONATE NOW. Or you can mail or bring cash or a check to the school office or contribute to one of the school's fundraisers. Make checks out to "PSF." You can also participate in any of these ongoing fundraisers:
To volunteer for Parents' Club, come to a Parents' Club meeting! Upcoming Parents' Club meetings can be found on the Home Page or the school's Google Calendar. To find out more about Parents' Club, visit their Facebook Page. You can also join their Google Group to receive email updates about meetings, fundraisers, etc. To do so, click on this link and then "Join Group to Post".
THANK YOU to all our wonderful family and community members who continue to make Pacific School's fabulous enrichment programs possible!
Samantha Rosasco, President: president @ pacificschoolfoundation.org
Nanette Blackburn, Treasurer: treasurer @ pacificschoolfoundation.org
Parents' Club Tax ID #77-0279872
We hope you are all staying well and healthy. During this unprecedented time, we feel privileged to have you as a part of our Pacific School community. As we are all in an uncertain time together; we hope we can come together even if virtually or socially distanced to support each other. The Pacific School Foundation is a nonprofit run by volunteer parents of current students. It supports the school by raising vital funds to cover the difference between the
students' education and the amount the state gives to the school. We rely on the kind support of all Pacific School parents in any way that is possible. Fundraising this coming school year will be a challenge for us as we are unable to all come together for our typical fundraising events. We hope that classes are able to come together to raise the necessary funds to support the school. This will take leadership from each class. Each class will need a parent liaison to lead other parents in their student’s class in fundraising efforts.
Creativity is what we will need this year! With the music program cancelled for the 2020-2021 school year, the amount of fundraising needed to cover school costs is greatly reduced. With current enrollment as of July 20, 2020, we need to raise $130 per student or about $15 per month.
You are part of something special. The students at Pacific School thrive in a setting with small class sizes and a student-to-instructor ratio rarely seen in public schools in California. They thrive on a unique food and garden program that is seen as a model across the country – and one that feeds their bodies, minds, and hearts. They thrive with the proven benefits of instruction in music, theater, and art. We know you value Pacific School's educational experience because of these programs — programs that are not fully funded by the school . Parents like you, alumni, and the local community make up the difference between state funding and the actual cost of a Pacific School education.
We need to raise about $130 per student to support all of our programs. Some families are unable to raise this amount so the contribution needed is closer to $260, or $29 per month.
What exactly does your contribution directly to Parents’ Club fund?
- Life Lab – Along with FoodLab, this school garden program teaches students Life Science and raises food used in the cafeteria.
- Music, Theater, and Visual Art – Parents’ Club pays for all of the costs to perform a school play every other year, and almost all of the costs of Orff music, instrumental music, and visual arts instruction. Pacific is one of few elementary schools in the county still maintaining an instrumental music program.
- School Library – Parents’ Club pays for staff, books, and supplies for the school library.
- Classroom Grants – Every teacher can apply to Parents’ Club for classroom grants for special supplies or projects.
You can also make contributions directly to these areas that are not a part of the Parent’s Club general fund:
- FoodLab – Seen as a national model, FoodLab teaches life skills, culinary arts, and reinforces the core curriculum. FoodLab has its own fund, supported by Friends of FoodLab, so if you would like your donation to go directly to FoodLab please make that clear on your check. All proceeds from the Farm-to-Table event do go directly to FoodLab.
- Fifth-Sixth Grade Field Trips – The fifth-sixth grade field trips, including the trip to the Balclutha and the Environmental Living Program (ELP), is funded by the independent fundraising efforts of the fifth and sixth graders.
To donate to Parents' Club, you can click on this link: DONATE NOW. Or you can mail or bring cash or a check to the school office or contribute to one of the school's fundraisers. Make checks out to "PSF." You can also participate in any of these ongoing fundraisers:
- New Leaf Gift Card Fundraiser
- Amazon Smile
- Box Tops! Another way to generate money for our school is by clipping the Box Tops for Education coupons found on cereal, tissue boxes and other products. More information can be found at: http://www.boxtops4education.com/.
- E-Scrip: The Parents' Club receives regular deposits based on participation in the escrip program. By registering with escrip, you generate income by shopping at Safeway and other participating businesses. You must register annually by visiting www.escrip.com. Our group name is Pacific Elementary School.
To volunteer for Parents' Club, come to a Parents' Club meeting! Upcoming Parents' Club meetings can be found on the Home Page or the school's Google Calendar. To find out more about Parents' Club, visit their Facebook Page. You can also join their Google Group to receive email updates about meetings, fundraisers, etc. To do so, click on this link and then "Join Group to Post".
THANK YOU to all our wonderful family and community members who continue to make Pacific School's fabulous enrichment programs possible!
Samantha Rosasco, President: president @ pacificschoolfoundation.org
Nanette Blackburn, Treasurer: treasurer @ pacificschoolfoundation.org
Parents' Club Tax ID #77-0279872
DO NOT BELIEVE ANYTHING ON THIS PAGE. IT IS KEPT HERE FOR THE CONVENIENCE OF THE WEBSITE MANAGER ONLY. IT IS NOT INTENDED TO INFORM THE PUBLIC ABOUT PACIFIC SCHOOL.
The Masked Adventure
Register now for Pacific School’s summer care program, run by Julia Valle and Rosie Perez, our bilingual preschool staff. For students going into Preschool through Second Grade. Mondays through Thursdays, 9:00 – 2:00 June 14 through July 1:
Register now for Pacific School’s summer care program, run by Julia Valle and Rosie Perez, our bilingual preschool staff. For students going into Preschool through Second Grade. Mondays through Thursdays, 9:00 – 2:00 June 14 through July 1:
- Summer fun in the sun!
- Water and sand play!
- Field trips to the life lab garden.
- Creative art projects.
- Daily Spanish Lessons, including reading Spanish books, learning Spanish words, etc.
- Outdoor program with COVID-safety measures in place: screening, masks, distancing, etc.
COVID Testing Locations
This webpage shows places you can get a COVID test. Testing can help prevent the spread of the virus. We are lucky to have adequate testing facilities in Santa Cruz!
This webpage shows places you can get a COVID test. Testing can help prevent the spread of the virus. We are lucky to have adequate testing facilities in Santa Cruz!
Bookmobile in Davenport
Santa Cruz Library's Bookmobile will be in front of the school Noon-1:30 every other Monday: Feb 22, and March 8 & 22. Request a library card or specific books, check out and return books, get recommendations from Friendly Neighborhood Librarian Eric!
Santa Cruz Library's Bookmobile will be in front of the school Noon-1:30 every other Monday: Feb 22, and March 8 & 22. Request a library card or specific books, check out and return books, get recommendations from Friendly Neighborhood Librarian Eric!
Our Wonderful School Library!!!
Click HERE to order books. Or see information on how to order, receive, and return Pacific School library books here. Or visit our librarian during her office hours Noon-2:30 Wednesdays (come to the lunchroom door). You can also find audio and video recordings of Dona reading books and lists of other reading resources here.
Click HERE to order books. Or see information on how to order, receive, and return Pacific School library books here. Or visit our librarian during her office hours Noon-2:30 Wednesdays (come to the lunchroom door). You can also find audio and video recordings of Dona reading books and lists of other reading resources here.
Free Meals and Food
The Davenport Resource Services Center is making helping local families get meals and food. Also, there are free meals and food available throughout Santa Cruz County. Check out this map for more information. This link lists other food distribution options in Santa Cruz. Please don't let yourselves or anyone you know go hungry this summer!
The Davenport Resource Services Center is making helping local families get meals and food. Also, there are free meals and food available throughout Santa Cruz County. Check out this map for more information. This link lists other food distribution options in Santa Cruz. Please don't let yourselves or anyone you know go hungry this summer!
Weekly Assemblies Thursdays 8:45
Mr. Gross is hosting weekly assemblies for all students Thursday mornings from 8:45-9:00. Assemblies are through Zoom. You can find the meeting link each week through the school's Google Calendar. All students are encouraged to attend - this is a great way to build and maintain a sense of community, which is so important these days.
Mr. Gross is hosting weekly assemblies for all students Thursday mornings from 8:45-9:00. Assemblies are through Zoom. You can find the meeting link each week through the school's Google Calendar. All students are encouraged to attend - this is a great way to build and maintain a sense of community, which is so important these days.
Workshop: Supporting Students with Special Needs during Distance Learning
Free workshop for parents and free educational kids Zoom hour: Tuesday, 10/27, 3:00-4:30
English Flyer Spanish Flyer
Free workshop for parents and free educational kids Zoom hour: Tuesday, 10/27, 3:00-4:30
English Flyer Spanish Flyer
How to Pay Your School Bills
You can ONLY pay by cash or check. Our billing system recently started implying that you can pay by credit card. We are sorry for the inconvenience, but the school cannot accept credit/debit cards at this time.
Clearly label your check or cash with student, program, and invoice number if available. I.e. Student John Doe, Rec, Inv. #00123. Then mail your check (not cash) to this address:
Attn: Hillary Redding
P.O. Box H
Davenport, CA 95017
Or, drop your check or cash by the school office between 11:00 and 1:00 any school day.
You can ONLY pay by cash or check. Our billing system recently started implying that you can pay by credit card. We are sorry for the inconvenience, but the school cannot accept credit/debit cards at this time.
Clearly label your check or cash with student, program, and invoice number if available. I.e. Student John Doe, Rec, Inv. #00123. Then mail your check (not cash) to this address:
Attn: Hillary Redding
P.O. Box H
Davenport, CA 95017
Or, drop your check or cash by the school office between 11:00 and 1:00 any school day.
I'm sorry this is here cluttering up this page, but Elizabeth and Chyna still need it...
2019-20 Back-to-School Forms Are Ready - All forms should be submitted to the school office or emailed to Registrar Chyna Darby, cdarby @ pacificesd.org. (Preschool forms here.)
1. Emergency Form - ALL STUDENTS must have a completed emergency form BEFORE attending school. The form is online. Parents sharing custody are each encouraged to complete separate emergency forms. You are welcome to use computers at the school to complete the form.
2. Free or Reduced Price Lunch Application (English or Spanish) and Application Instructions (English or Spanish) - ALL FAMILIES are requested to please complete this CONFIDENTIAL application. Doing so will not hurt the finances of the school and allows us to have accurate information about our student body when applying for grants and government programs. In past years, families who could qualify for free or reduced price ($0.40) lunches have gotten missed because they did not complete the paperwork - let's avoid that this year.
3. Notifications of Rights and Responsibilities English 2019-20 or Spanish 2019-20 - All families, please review. Then print, sign, and return the summary and signature page in English or Spanish.
4. Internet Acceptable Use Agreement (Spanish on second page) - Please submit for all students in grades 1 through 6. Not needed for preschool or kindergarten.
5. Field Trip Driver Form - You must complete this form at the beginning of the year to drive on field trips, even if driving only your own child. The form is now online. You are welcome to use computers at the school to complete the form. You will need to include copies of
- your drivers licence
- proof of insurance (the standard insurance card you keep in your car is fine)
- driving record from the DMV (available here: https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/dmv/detail/online/dr)
6. After School Care Application - for preschool and kindergarten. Please complete even if you do not plan to use the program in case you need to use it on an emergency basis. If you plan to use the program, include a prepayment of $75 or more. This is a fillable pdf. You can download it, complete it, save it, and email it to Hillary Redding (hredding @ pacificesd.org - no spaces). Or you can print it, complete it, and return it to the office.
7. After School Recreation (Rec.) Application - for grades 1-6. Please complete even if you do not plan to use the program in case you need to use it on an emergency basis. This is a fillable pdf. You can download it, complete it, save it, and email it to Hillary Redding (hredding @ pacificesd.org - no spaces). Or you can print it, complete it, and return it to the office.
8. Volunteer Confidentiality Agreement - Please complete if you volunteer in the classroom, LifeLab, field trips, or around students in any capacity.
9. 2019 School Picture Order Form - Due Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2019. Please complete if you want school photos.
10. Parents' Club Welcome Letter - Please read, complete the form on the second page, and return to the office. Also, please read the Parents' Club Calendar.
Back to School Information - For your information only.
- Attendance Information (English or Spanish)
- 2019-20 School Calendar (printable PDF version)
- School Google Calendar Online
- Electronic Family Handbook
- The lunch menu can be found on the "Menu and Calendar" page under the "Stay Current" tab
Welcome Letters - For your information only.
- FoodLab Welcome Letter 2019
- Kindergarten Welcome Letter 2019
- Independent Study K-2 Welcome Letter 2019
- First-Second Welcome Letter 2019
- Third-Fourth Welcome Letter 2019
- Fifth-Sixth Welcome Letter 2019 English or Spanish
- Independent Study 3-6 Welcome Letter 2019
Other Forms - Please submit to the office as needed or requested.
Request Special Meals Form (English or Spanish)- Use this form to request special meal accommodations for your student; submit to Pacific School Office.
School Medication Authorization Form - Use this form to request designated school personnel to assist any student(s) who are required to take medication during the school day or on school field trips. Medication must be in original packaging with prescription or dosing information. Medication must be accompanied by the completed form with signed authorization from parent/guardian and health care provider.
Physician's Report for Kindergartners and New Students (English/Spanish) - This includes immunization records. Pacific Elementary School District adheres to all state immunization laws. For more information see www.shotsforschool.org.
Interdistrict Transfer Form (English or Spanish, PDF). Use this form only if you have been admitted to or are already a student at Pacific School.
Admitted interdistrict transfer students must complete a new inter-district transfer form EVERY YEAR BY FEBRUARY FIRST. Failure to do so could result in losing your spot at Pacific School. Mail or hand deliver the form to your HOME DISTRICT'S OFFICE, not Pacific School. Addresses are on page 3 of the form.
Other Resources (Not Pacific School Related)
Health insurance for all regardless of immigration status: English or Spanish
If your student is eligible for Free and Reduced Price lunches, you may also be eligible for the following programs:
- Summer Meal Programs within the same city or school district and the CDE Summer Meal Programs Web page
- Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children with instructions on how to apply
Stay Current
You would be amazed how many times we've had the following conversation:
"I had no idea this was happening."
"Did you read the memo?"
"I saw that it came to my email, but I didn't open it."
"Did you look on the school website?"
"Not recently."
"Did you look at the bulletin board by the front gate?"
"Um, not really."
We really try to keep you informed. If you want to know what is going on at Pacific School, please use the following resources. We do our best to keep them up-to-date and informative:
School Email Memo: You can sign up to receive the memo and view an archive of old memos on the Memo Subscribe page.
School Website: View the News and Events page for weekly school announcements. Find the school menu and Google calendar on the Menu and Calendar page.
Bulletin Board and Front Table: You can also find important announcements on the bulletin board by the front gate and in the office on the front table.
School Facebook Pages: Although not maintained or monitored by staff, the Pacific School Facebook Page and the Parents' Club Facebook Page are also useful ways to stay informed.
School-Affiliated Websites: You can also learn more about specific programs from these school-affiliated websites:
"I had no idea this was happening."
"Did you read the memo?"
"I saw that it came to my email, but I didn't open it."
"Did you look on the school website?"
"Not recently."
"Did you look at the bulletin board by the front gate?"
"Um, not really."
We really try to keep you informed. If you want to know what is going on at Pacific School, please use the following resources. We do our best to keep them up-to-date and informative:
School Email Memo: You can sign up to receive the memo and view an archive of old memos on the Memo Subscribe page.
School Website: View the News and Events page for weekly school announcements. Find the school menu and Google calendar on the Menu and Calendar page.
Bulletin Board and Front Table: You can also find important announcements on the bulletin board by the front gate and in the office on the front table.
School Facebook Pages: Although not maintained or monitored by staff, the Pacific School Facebook Page and the Parents' Club Facebook Page are also useful ways to stay informed.
School-Affiliated Websites: You can also learn more about specific programs from these school-affiliated websites:
- Life Lab Website
- Independent Study Website
- You can also join the Parents' Club Google Group to receive email updates about Parents' Club meetings, fundraisers, etc. To do so, visit the Parents' Club Google Group and then click "Join Group to Post".
Free and Reduced Price Lunch Application - Application in English or Spanish, Instructions and information in English or Spanish Email the completed application to Emelia Miguel, Food Services Director, at emiguel@pacificesd.org, or bring it by the school office.
When families qualify for free or reduced price meals, it helps them AND the school. The more families qualify, the more likely we are to receive important grants. The application is simple and confidential. You should complete the application even if you do not plan for your student to eat school meals. If your family definitely does not qualify, you can skip this form.
When families qualify for free or reduced price meals, it helps them AND the school. The more families qualify, the more likely we are to receive important grants. The application is simple and confidential. You should complete the application even if you do not plan for your student to eat school meals. If your family definitely does not qualify, you can skip this form.