Updates May 31

Thursday, June 1, 2017: Open House

5:30 PM Gen. PTO Meeting in the MPR

6:00 PM Open House

Parking available in the playground. Please respect our neighbors across the street and only park on the side streets or in the play yard.

Friday, June 2, 2017: Minimum Day K – 3 Dismissal: 1:10 PM; 4 – 8 Dismissal: 1:20 PM

Sunday, June 4, 2017 (Pacifica Education Foundation) PEF-A-Thon Fun Run

Go to www.pacificaef.org to sign up. Your support helps our District grow. If you can’t go, you can always send in your donation. Every little bit helps.

Thursday, June 8, 2017: Field Day

Thank you to the PTO for the purchase of a hotdog lunch for every student who would like one.

Monday, June 12 – Friday, June 16: Minimum Days

K – 3 Dismissal: 1:10 PM

4 – 8 Dismissal: 1:20 PM

6th Graders’ Families Please Note: Down to a dozen! Proof of T-Dap boosters have to be on file in the office before they can begin 7th grade. We’re down to the final 12. Keep up the good work. Thank you.

Friday, June 16, 2017 Last Day of School

Thursday, August 24, 2017 First Day of School

Thursday, August 31, 2017 Back to School Night

PTO Board Nominations

Dear Cabrillo Community,

The 2017-2018 Cabrillo PTO Board has openings for the following elected positions.

VICE PRESIDENT FOR FUNDRAISING:

Job Description: (REQUESTED AS A CO-POSITION)

* Determine the Chairs for each fundraising committee

* Oversee all fundraising activities

* Communicate any fundraising issues to the board

* Perform other duties as determined from the board

VICE PRESIDENT OF LOWER GRADE VOLUNTEER POSTIONS:

Job Description: (REQUESTED AS A CO-POSITION)

* Organize and categorize volunteer information through volunteer forms

* Distribute information (i.e. those wishing to be liaisons) to teachers for their consideration and input

* Provide liaisons and/or schedulers with the lists for classroom volunteers

* Create, manage and export electronic document

* Send out volunteer requests to parents, based on volunteer forms, and needs of various school events

* Oversee and coordinate with event organizers and committee chairs the number of volunteers needed and the specific job descriptions required

* Send via email, sign-up genius, etc, reminders to volunteer and request confirmation

* Report to PTO at monthly meeting through verbal or written report

* Post volunteer names and assignments as a reminder of PTO Volunteer Bulletin Board

* Coordinate a Volunteer orientation at the beginning of the school year

* Coordinate volunteer appreciation (breakfast/thank you event)

VICE PRESIDENT OF UPPER GRADE VOLUNTEER COORDINATION:

Job Description: (Same as the Lower Grade Volunteer Coordinator)

*NOT ELECTED POSITION*

GRANT WRITING COORDINATOR:

Qualities:

Self motivated individual who enjoys persevering and thorough research and web-searches to find opportunities to support the PTO, the school and the missions.

* Experience doing web-searches and research

* Enjoys writing positive, robust, and creative descriptions of the school environment and its needs

* Write various grant applications according to guidelines

* Has basic knowledge fo various profession writing skills

Dedication of Time:

* Average of 2 hours weekly

School and PTO Support Available:

* Vision of Mission Statements for School and PTO

* School Community Description

* District Description

* Demographics

* Examples of successful awarded grants

* Needs Lists: Specificity

* Coordination of programs

Nomination forms are available in the Cabrillo Office. All Nominations must be received by Tuesday May 30th. Nominees must be notified before their name is submitted.

Thank you for considering being a part of the Cabrillo PTO. We are group of volunteers with the goals of supporting the students, teachers and the parents of Cabrillo School.

Best Regards,

The Cabrillo PTO

PEF Fundraiser

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Dear Cabrillo Families,

The Cabrillo PTO wanted to share a fun and family friendly event, the Pacifica Education Foundations’s Family Fun Run in San Pedro Park on Sunday, June 4th. The PEFATHON VII!

The PEFATHON raises funds to support Slam Poetry, 21st Century Learning, Elementary School Music and Middle School Band for Cabrillo and all K-8 public schools in Pacifica.

Of special note, is that this year PEF is striving to extend the middle school STEM curriculum program to enhance the Elementary School Computer Science.

Please register to race (or do the family fun run/walk) here: https://www.racemine.com/pefathon/events/2017/pefathon-2017

After the race, participants can enjoy breakfast burritos and smoothies and stay for the fitness fair (which includes yoga and zumba) as well as kid-friendly activities for Cabrillo students (imagination playground, bounce house, tattoos, face painting, and more!)

Early-bird registration ends May 19th! So sign up now!

Thank you!

Updates April 26

Grades 3 – 8 will be testing. Testing for fourth grade begins next week. Third, Fifth, Sixth, Seventh and Eighth will begin the following week. During this time, please try to make sure that students are getting the rest they need each night and that they have an opportunity to have breakfast. The testing is not easy, and it does require some stamina. Please be on time for school as well. Students work much better when stress levels are low, and being late to school can put undue pressure on students.

Homework Center Is Closed During The Testing Window.

6th Graders’ Families Please Note: Proof of T-Dap boosters have to be on file in the office before they can begin 7th grade. They’re coming in little by little. Keep up the good work. Thank you. Only 18 more to go!

Order Your Yearbook Today: Online Orders Only Go to: yearbookforever.com Cost: $25.00 until May 4th $30.00 until June 1st After June 1st, the cost will be $35.00 – cash only to purchase in office.

Friday, April 28, 2017

Dinner and Show to benefit our Special Day Classes in the MPR. Purchase tickets in the front office.

Sunday, May 7, 2017

5K Pop of Color. Register online at https://popofcolor5k.eventbrite.com .

Volunteers Needed

The Pacifica Education Foundation (PEF) continues to need volunteers and donations. If you are interested, please contact Mr. Stafford. To donate to keep our music, computer science, and myriad other programs healthy, simply go to www.pacificaef.org and click on the donate button. Your time and your financial support are deeply appreciated.

Pop of Color

Cabrillo’s Pop of Color 5K is almost here and we need your help!

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The Pop of Color was created by our PTO in 2013 to raise awareness for health and wellness needs in our school system. Pop of Color 5K raises money and awareness in educating students about health related fitness, self-responsibility, and enjoyment of physical activity so that they can be physically active for a lifetime. Over the past few years, Pop of Color has become a well-known Cabrillo and community event. For those who haven’t experienced it, yet, it’s a blast! This festive and lively event can only be successful with the help of your participation, donations, and assistance. There are many ways to contribute to this event.

1. Register members of your family at https://popofcolor5k.eventbrite.com Register by April 22nd to save money during Early Registration.

2. Sign up to volunteer. http://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0d4aaaac2da75-popofcolor

3. Sign up to donate or lend items. http://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0d4aaaac2da75-popofcolor

4. You can send a monetary donation to help sponsor our Rock Climbing Wall through Cabrillo PTO’s PayPal account. Go to https://www.paypal.com/ and send your donation to contactcabrillopto@gmail.com. For your records, our tax id number is #23-7088162.

5. Publicize this event on social media and keep your self informed. Here is a link to the Pop of Color 5k facebook page https://www.facebook.com/popofcolor5k You can also get information from our Cabrillo School facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/CabrilloSchool/

Thank you,

The Pop of Color Planning Committee

(Kristen Beckler, Marci Ganoza, Kelly Gahagan Noyes, Jennifer Taufer, and Kiyomi Arai)

Updates April 5th

Homework Center Is Open Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:30 – 3:45pm

6th Graders’ Families Please Note: Proof of T-Dap boosters have to be on file in the office before they can begin 7th grade. They’re coming in little by little. Keep up the good work. Thank you.

Friday April 7, 2017

4th Grade Production of “Gold Dust or Bust” 9:00am in the MPR.

Friday April 7, 2017

Minimum Day: K – 3 Release time 1:10pm; 4 – 8 Release time 1:20pm

April 10 – 17, 2017 (Monday through Monday) Spring Break

Friday, April 21, 2017 (Earth Day)

Rainbow Spirit Day: Our public dedication to protect our world and be an inclusive, accepting community.

Parent Appreciation Breakfast: Hosted by our staff. Please have a cup of coffee and a bit of breakfast, then enjoy our Rainbow Spirit Day Assembly.

Saturday, April 22, 2017

Pacifica Eco-Fest. Come help us clean up the beach and have a great time.

Friday, April 28, 2017

Ms. Welch’s, Ms. Miglio’s and Ms. Richard’s Special Day Classes Present a Dinner and Show in our MPR. Doors open at 6:00 PM. This is a fundraiser for our Special Day Class Programs.

Check out the flyer for more information.

Updates March 29

Homework Center Is Re-Opening

Beginning Monday, Homework Center will be open in our Library on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:30 – 3:30 PM.

6th Graders’ Families Please Note: We are down to the final 24! Proof of T-Dap boosters have to be on file in the office before they can begin 7th grade. Thank you.

Lost And Found is Over Flowing: Please Come and Check It Out

Ever wonder where your kid’s jacket, lunchbox, water bottle, or other item went? It could be in our Lost and Found cabinet. It’s brimming with items. It will be gone after April 6. There’s no time to lose.

Order Your Yearbook Today: Online Orders Only

Go to: yearbookforever.com Cost: $25.00 until May 4th $30.00 until June 1st After June 1st, the cost will be $35.00 – cash only to purchase in office.

Saturday, April 1, 2017

Our Band goes to the California Music Educators Association Festival.

This is like the SBAC testing for our Band. Best of luck Vallemar/Cabrillo Band Together!

Wednesday, April 5, 2017 in the MPR 7 – 9 PM Paint Nite at Cabrillo.

Come by and create a masterpiece. Sign up online at www.paintnight.com/events/_1161387 Cost $45

Friday April 7, 2017

Minimum Day: K – 3 Release time 1:10 PM; 4 – 8 Release time 1:20 PM

April 10 – 17, 2017 (Monday through Monday) Spring Break

Updates March 16

Thursday, March 16, 2017

Pacifica Education Foundation Donation Day.

Please consider helping the foundation continue to fund Music, Computer Science, and 21st Century Education Experiences throughout out District. Check the PEF website for more information.

Monday, March 20 – Friday, March 24, 2017

Conference Week Minimum Days

K – 3 Release Time: 1:10 PM

4 – 8 Release Time: 1:20 PM

Please note there is no supervision on the yard after 1:30 PM

Book Fair March 20-24

Below is the link to the Spring Book Fair volunteer page. We are setting up and need help on the afternoon of this Friday, March 17 from 3:30 until 5:00ish. Help would be greatly appreciated the following week when the Book Fair is open for sales. Please check the sign up page and help how you can. All funds raised go back into the literacy programs at Cabrillo and buy new books for our school library.

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0548afab28aa8-spring3

April 24 – May 26, 2017 – Smarter Balanced Testing Window

6th Graders’ Families Please Note: 35 Left to Go!

T-Dap boosters have to be on file in the office before they can begin 7th grade. Thirty-five 6th Graders still need to get this done. Most may already have it, but we need it on file. Send it in. Thank you.

Donations of Copy Paper would be greatly appreciated. Please no recycled paper if possible.

Lost And Found is Over Flowing: Please Come and Check It Out

Ever wonder where your kid’s jacket, lunchbox, water bottle, or other item went? It could be in our Lost and Found cabinet. It’s brimming with items. It will be gone after April 7. There’s no time to lose.

Spring Social – Friday March 24th

springsocial_flyer Everything at Cabrillo is for children…..except the Spring Social! This night is for adults only. It is very much a celebration of Cabrillo, our wonderful community and a chance to come together to share delicious bites and beverages, play some games, bid on a few auction items, do a little….or a lot of dancing to the sounds of “Just Some Dudes” featuring Cabrillo dads, Andy Anderson and Mike Trayler, and sing along to your favorite 80’s karaoke tune.

We will be giving away a Beach Cruiser and Tablet and you will have an opportunity to bid on Cabrillo’s infamous Teacher Experiences.

Get tickets in advance here.

Organized by Leanne Wynn and Kiyomi Arai.

Updates March 1st

Thursday, March 2, 2017, 6:00 PM

PTO Board Meeting in the Staff Room

Friday, March 3, 2017

8:45 AM: Kindergarten Dragon Parade

Tuesday, March 7, 2017

Principal For A Day

We welcome former parent and Spindrift School Assistant, Keira Robalino as our Principal for a Day. She helped design the Creative Arts model for our school back in the early 90’s.

Thursday, March 9, 2017

Spring Pictures

Thursday, March 9, 2017 6:30 PM at Vallemar School’s MPR

“Screenagers” – a film about pre-teens and teenagers, and the world of the internet and screen time. Very informative evening for parents of grades 5 – 8.

Thursday, March 16, 2017

Pacifica Education Foundation Donation Day.

Please consider helping the foundation continue to fund Music, Computer Science, and 21st Century Education Experiences throughout out District.

April 24 – May 26, 2017 – Smarter Balanced Testing Window

6th Graders’ Families Please Note: 42 Left to Go! T-Dap boosters have to be on file in the office before they can begin 7th grade. Forty-two 6th Graders still need to get this done. Most may already have it, but we need it on file. Send it in. Thank you.

Donations of Copy Paper would be greatly appreciated. Please no recycled paper if possible.