Pacific Pawprints—October 12, 2010
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Pacific Pawprints—October 12, 2010
Dear Pacific Parents and Guardians,
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Pacific strives to provide a safe and secure environment for all students. We know that our immediate community and our world have changed and that we must be prepared to address a variety of emergencies. As a school team, we want to be prepared to address emergencies before they occur and to provide better responses in the event of an emergency. Pacific School has a wonderful partnership with Manhattan Beach Fire and Police Departments and they share their expertise with us. As a school community, on a monthly basis, we practice fire, earthquake, or lockdown drills so that students and staff are well prepared for a true emergency.
Pacific School will be participating in the “2010 Great California Shake Out”. This event will occur statewide on October 21st at 10:21 a.m. and all Panthers will be instructed to “Drop, Cover and Hold on”. The entire community will then evacuate quickly, yet safely, to the upper field.
Elementary schools within MBUSD are also fortunate to have the ongoing support of a Manhattan Beach Police Department School Resource Officer. Officer Claudia McShane advises us on safety, creating secure environments and staff training. Working together creates better responses for our students. If you child mentions that he/she saw a police officer at school, please discuss Officer McShane’s role at Pacific. Please review these important reminders with your Panthers so we may maintain a safe community:
~ Walk or wheel to and from school with a reliable buddy or adult.
~ Third through fifth graders, may ride their bikes, with parent permission. Every child must wear a helmet and lock his/her bike in the bike rack behind the school office. Pacific School is not responsible for missing or stolen bikes.
~ Use the crosswalks every time you cross the street. Students, please be logical and do not dart in between parked or moving cars.
~ Parents/guardians please do not park in the designated handicapped parking areas on Pacific and near “The Zone”. These areas have been reserved for the students and/or parents that need them. We have students who receive transportation to/from school and their bus must load/unload in the handicapped parking area. Additionally, please do not park in the red curb areas surrounding Pacific School. Thanks in advance for your support.
Finally, the traditional Halloween Parade at Pacific will be held on October 29th at 8:30 a.m. on the upper field. This school-wide community event is fun for all grades across our campus. Given the size of Pacific School (over 650 students) the event typically lasts sixty minutes. Please plan your time accordingly. Last year costumes ranged from cartoon characters to sports figures to famous historical people. Please follow these very important guidelines for the safety and fun of all students:
~Costumes should reflect elementary school themes and should be in good taste.
~Costumes should not depict any kind of violence.
~ No masks, weapons/sharp objects or blood/gore.
~Shoes should be safe and comfortable.
Have a wonderful, sunny week! Thanks for your ongoing support of Pacific School.
Debbie Mabry
Principal
Last week to join the Pacific PTA! - $100 for each classroom with 100% participation
Join Pacific PTA by October 15, 2010 and your child's class will receive $100!!! You can join online below or write a check at the office (all online paypal fees will be paid by the PTA for membership donations). Each PTA Membership entitles you to one free directory and the chance for your child's teacher to win $100 to be used for your classroom. Please join today and help make Pacific a better school! Also, CONGRATULATIONS to the following ten classrooms who achieved 100% class participation already: Kindergarten: Mrs. Abrams and Mrs. Sanders; 1st Grade - Mrs. Cameron, Mrs. Okumura, Mrs. Hubbard, and Mrs. Becker; 2nd Grade - Mrs. Witlen and Mrs. Lautanen; 3rd Grade - Ms. Huckabay and Mrs. Stern.
Ice Cream Social Friday, October 15 at 2:45
I scream you scream we all scream for ice cream...
Don't miss your only chance this year to win a date for your child with his/her teacher at the Ice Cream Social.
We will have lots of fun with Dippin' Dots and get our groove on with a DJ.
Raffle tickets can be purchased for $5 each or 6 tickets for $25
Tickets can be purchased online by clicking here until Thursday (10/14) at 9pm Or turn in your raffle form to the school office/your teacher Or purchase at the Ice Cream Social
Raffle tickets will be pulled at 3:30
You do not need to be present to win.
Click here for the Teacher Raffle
Click here for details on dates with the teacher
The International Walk/Bike to School Day is this Wednesday, October 13th
The International Walk/Bike to School Day is this Wednesday, October 13th (only in Manhattan Beach). Panthers please show your "Green Spirit" by walking or wheeling to school. Walkpool or Bikepool with your neighbors and friends. For those who live a longer distance from school, please carpool until you're a couple of blocks from school, then walk the rest of the way! All Panthers who walk or wheel to school receive a CLIF FRUIT TWIST and sticker. Those Panthers can also sign their name on the CLIF poster hanging on the cafeteria wall near Nurse Donna's office. Let's start October off on the RIGHT FOOT! Stay tuned to learn the September winners for the Walk/Wheel Contest. for more info contact Nicole Sevier.
Get To Know Mr. Ben Dale, the new Principal of Mira Costa and Dr. Mike Matthews, the MBUSD Superintendant
Please come to meet the new Principal of Mira Costa High School, Ben Dale, and Dr. Mike Matthews, MBUSD Superintendent, at a neighborhood gathering, Monday, October 18th, from 6:30 – 8 at The Sheth Home - 2603 Palm Avenue. Mr. Dale will address what is happening at Mira Costa and what you need to know about our outstanding high school. Light snacks will be served. To let us know you are attending, please email: emailmchsptsa@gmail.com. We look forward to seeing you there.
MBEF - One Child. One Chance (Did You Know #1?)
MBUSD ranks number #3 in the state (up from #5), only behind San Marino and La Canada. Thank you for supporting MBEF. It is an investment in your children and your community. We can not rely 
on the state for proper funding. Your investment helps us take control from the state in building a school district that our children deserve. With your support, we can maintain a school district with stability and continuity. This year MBEF will pay for 66 educators to help maintain our excellent schools. Support the Annual Appeal. $1250 per student. Give every child every chance at www.mbef.org
In our elementary schools, MBEF pays for:
- one in every 5 teachers
- Small class sizes
- Computer Specialists
- Reading Specialists
- Library Specialists
- Science Specialists
- Instrumental music teachers
- Choral music teachers
- Curriculum specialist
Did you know......
Our school district’s science scores for California Standards Test increased 13% from two years ago with the most striking increase in the elementary schools.
Why donate today?
How are MBEF and PTA different?
A Huge Thank You!!!!
Pacific School’s Hometown Fair Duck Pond and Fish booths were a huge success! Happy times were had by all and lots of money was raised for our school. Everyone came out to show their Panther Pride, win fish or prizes and support our wonderful school and community.
Thank you to all of the wonderful Pacific parents and students, former Panthers, MBMS students and Mira Cost High School students who volunteered.
Joan Krull, Sarah Merkle, Nicole Sevier, Jennifer Svensson, George Stewart, Kristi Knowles, Janelll Parez, Kay Sheth, Alison Guerrero, CherylAnne Martin, Denise Root, Donelle Weaver, Tracey Chaney, Dawn Boisvert, Lorrie Arvin, Peter Musante, Donna Mathis, Staci Trief, Nicole Hirshberg, Lori Wymbs, Tracy Stickney, Audrey Estes, Robyn Glasgow, Shari Gong, Jennifer Elias, Jody Leventhal, Sejal Sood, Janet Anderson, Theresa Vaughan, and Heidi Obermeyer.
Thank you!!!! And for those we may have forgot, we thank you, too. It was a very busy weekend!
The wisdom and dedication of our mentors was incredible! Thank you, Dana Lindley, Shannon Nicholson, Linda Kupiec and Louise Dumont. We are so grateful and truly couldn’t have done it without you!!!
The Boettner Family, The Rawson Family, The Tsuang Family and The Yollin Family
Thank You from the PTA!
A big thanks to Kristina Schrader and Lisa Rosenberg for hosting a beautiful Volunteer brunch on September 23, 2010. It was a great opportunity to show our appreciation for our wonderful committee chairs.
The PTA would like to thank Mary Yollin, Susan Boettner, Caroline Tsuang and Christine Rawson for heading up the Hometown Fair. It was a LOT of hard work but it was so much fun for everyone who visited our booth. Thank You, Ladies for giving it your all....... and now you can rest:)
Family Science Night Volunteers Needed!
Family Science Night is coming up Wednesday, November 3rd from 5:00-8:00pm. We are so excited to have such a fun educational event for the entire family.
In order to make Family Science Night a success, we need your help. Please volunteer to help. The volunteer shifts are shorter this year, just one hour. We also need help with set-up before the event. Thank you!! Jane Stavropoulos and Cathy Hobart
Click here to sign up to volunteer online
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Please donate to the Pacific School Annual Toy Drive! December 1-17. Click here for the Flier.
Please donate new unwrapped toys and place them in the helping hands bin by the office or in the "zone". Your gifts will bring cheer to children battling illness and their families. Be a KSR-HELPR and help a child in need. Thank you for giving this Holiday Season!
Any questions please contact toy drive co-chairs: Staci Carey or Karla Cameron.
Yearbook Cover Contest
Do you love to draw? Are You Creative? Enter the Pacific Yearbook Cover Design Contest TODAY!
Turn designs into the Pacific School Office by Friday, 10/22/10.
PASE (Pacific After School Enrichment)
PASE (Pacific After School Enrichment) Program started this week but enrollment is still open!
Click here for the latest PASE reminders
For class schedule, description of classes and enrollment please visit the Manhattan Beach Athletic Foundation
Click here for the fall PASE program
Family Portraits-Sunday, October 17, 2010
JW Party Pictures
1 DATE STILL AVAILABLE!
October 17th at the Beach
Only $35 per sitting.
Just fill out the form and return to the Pacific office.
Alternate dates can be arranged by calling Karen at 310/640-7212
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Learn about the nutrition lesson presented to the 3rd -5th grade students at Pacific. Click here for the flier.
Important Upcoming Events
Friday, October 15 at 2:45 pm, Ice Cream Social
October 29, 2010 8:30 am, Halloween Parade
Monday, November 1, 2010 Fall Book Fair
Wednesday, November 3, 2010 Family Science Night
Thursday, November 4, 2010 MBEF Pledge Day
For a complete list of Upcoming Events, please click here
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Are You Ready to Respond? Tuesday, October 12 7-8:30pm (Joslyn Center)
American Martyrs Fair October 16 & 17
Odyssey of the Mind Coaches Training Monday, October 18th, 5:00-8:30 p.m., MBUSD
Pertussis Alert
MBEF promotion of Friendship Circle Walk October 24th
Bookmark Contest Due October 30th
Kid's Bookclub Autumn Reading List 4th-6th grade - Nov 8. at 4:00pm - MB Public Library
Pajamarama Oct. 18 at 7:00pm - Family Story Time at MB Public Library
Prism Concert THURSDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2010, MIRA COSTA AUDITIORIUM, 7 P.M, FREE ADMISSION / FREE PARKING
Mira Costa Model United Nations 2010 Poinsettia Fundraiser Orders due by Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Exploring Your Universe Outreach Event Saturday, November 13 12-7pm (UCLA-Kinsey Pavillion)
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