Eastshore PTA 2024-25 Newsletter #1 - August 27, 2024

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This newsletter covers Welcome Back Movie Night, Juice Box Heroes Performance, International Night, Reflections Art Contest, and more!

Help Support School and PTA Programs This Year!

Please join our community in supporting our school and PTA! We're hoping to raise $25,000 during our Pledge Drive to fund important programs this year. Donations will go toward:

Classroom and Academics: 22 teacher supply stipends, substantial financial support for academic assemblies or field trips at every grade level, and 3 school-wide assemblies a year.
School: Financial support of additional staff for games and activities during lunchtime (new this year!), teacher appreciation, and many other school programs.
Community Building: Amazing family events such as International Night, Trunk or Treat, Young Entrepreneur Market, Pancake Breakfast, Family Fun Night, and Book Fair. With fundraising, PTA hopes to offer these events for free for our community to enjoy.

Sign up to be a member and donate today at eastshorepta.com!! Classes that have the highest participation percentage in their grade receive a popsicle party and an extra $25 stipend for their teacher!

Welcome Back Movie Night and Juice Box Heroes Concert!

We're holding Eastshore's first Movie Night as a way to welcome in the new school year! With a special performance by our one and only parent band, the Juice Box Heroes!

Come with friends and families to enjoy food trucks and other activities from 5-7, and the movie starts at sunset. Bring blankets, chairs, snacks and flashlights (it'll be dark after the movie!). There will be free popcorn!

This event is FREE thanks to your PTA donations.

International Night Planning

PTA invites you to attend the International Night Informational Meeting on Friday, August 30th in the MPR after drop off. We will discuss plans and start booth sign ups. Bring a friend, grab some coffee and let’s start planning!

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

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!

Contact Jane at president@eastshorepta.com for more info. 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.