Eastshore PTA 2024-25 Newsletter #3 - September 24, 2024

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This newsletter covers Membership Freebies, International Night, Reflections Art Contest, IPSF Sports Tournaments, Trunk or Treat, and more!

Membership Benefits & Class Popsicle Party Competition

There are extra special benefits to being a PTA member! Bring this PINK flyer to the listed dessert places in September and get some free or discounted treats! PTA membership also includes discounts to Universal Studios, AMC, Regal, Disneyland, and Legoland.

Visit our website to join the PTA today! Joining PTA signifies that you appreciate the work that PTA does to improve our school and community. No volunteer hours required!

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 (25%), Key (9%)
K/1 and 1: Ebbert (41%), Thompson (28%)
Grade 2: Nguyen (26%), Karamanos (17%)
Grade 3: McGrath (36%), La (32%), Keavney (24%)
Grade 4: Heyer (45%), Harrell (44%), Larios (23%)
Grade 5: Shapiro (38%), Gibson (27%), Holloway (14%)
Grade 6: Reames (42%), Alexander (38%), Pearce (26%)

Questions about anything PTA? Email Jane C.

International Night on Oct. 4!

Join us for International Night on Oct. 4! This is one of the biggest PTA events of the year! International Night celebrates Eastshore's immense cultural diversity by families coming together to showcase their heritage through food, costume, and displays. Check out this Instagram video to learn more!

Encourage your child to dress in cultural attire to participate in the International Fashion Show!

Questions? Email Brooke.

Trunk or Treat is Oct. 25!

Come join us for a fun-filled night at our annual Trunk or Treat on October 25th! We’ll need decorated trunks and volunteers to help make this event a success! Please sign-up to host a trunk using the QR code on the flyer, or at this link.

Questions? Email Doris or Loryn.

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.

Yearbook Volunteers Needed!

Parents, we need your help! Scan the code on the flyer to sign up or click here so that we can make the most memorable Eastshore yearbook yet! Questions? Email Susan O.

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.

Many Discounts for PTA Members All Year Around!

PTA Members get special benefits! Including discounts to Universal Studios, AMC, Regal, Disneyland, and Legoland. Click this link to learn more. You can join the PTA HERE at any time.

Shop at Ralphs, Support Eastshore!

Visit Ralphs 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.