Paperwork for Next Year Due
Wednesday, February 1, 2023 Bid & Sip Fundraiser and Kids' Party
Friday, February 3, 2023 5:30-8:00 pm PSF Meeting
Tuesday, February 7th via Zoom, (not Feb. 14th, our usual 2nd Tuesday) 5:30-8:00 pm Science Fair
Thursday, February 9, 2023
Deadline: Wednesday, February 1, 2023 Paperwork for next year
To assist us in planning for the 2023-2024 school year, please let us know if your child will/will not be returning to Pacific School. The deadline for this form is Wednesday, February 1, 2023. If your student is an out of district student,Interdistrict Transfer Forms are also due to your home district by February 1, 2023.
Because of high demand and a waitlist for student enrollment, we would like to let other families know if there is a spot for their child next year. To help ensure a spot for your child, return this form to the office by February 1, 2023.
Volunteers needed to help make our Bid and Sip event a success!
Volunteer on Friday February 3rd to make our Bid and Sip event a success!
What we need help with:
5:00pm - 5:30pm - Help set up tables, tablecloths for silent auction.
4:45pm - 5:30pm Help bring food to the event (X2)
5:00pm - 5:30pm - Bring flower arrangements to venue
5:00pm - 5:30pm - Help set up movie for the kids in 3rd grade classroom.
5:30pm - 6:00pm - Check people into the event (Check off names and give out 2 drink tickets / need phone with phone jack to help people pay for tickets at the door with Square)
4:45pm - 6:00pm - Setting up Artwork and managing the silent auction X 2
6:00pm - 8:00pm Cashier Selling extra drink tickets and wine pull - Need Square app on phone
7:30pm - After Bidding closed - Cashier for Silent Auction (need smartphone to help people pay for tickets at the door with Square App). X 2
8:00pm - Help bring back items from event space to the school
For Bid and Sip, we only have 10 tickets left as of 2:12pm on Friday January 20th.
Early Bird price ends at midnight tonight! Price goes up to $50, from $40.
Pacific Creek provided lots of joy and exploration this week!
Can you spot the model sailboat making its maiden voyage?
Make-up Day for 5-Day Students
So far this year we have had a water day, and now a storm closure day! California schools are supposed to offer 180 school days each school year. When an emergency happens (e.g. there is a big storm that impacts our community), and the school has to close for a day or more, schools may offer a make-up day in the form of short-term independent study. If you would like your 5-Day student to receive a day's worth of schoolwork to make up for the closure on January 4th and 5th, 2023,please contact your child's teacher by January 31st, 2023. The teacher will send home a day's worth of grade-level appropriate work. The work will be due back to the teacher by February 13, 2023. We apologize for the inconvenience caused by the temporary closure. Thanks for being so flexible and understanding....again!
The lost and found is overflowing with winter coats and rain jackets.
Please check for your students belongings.
School Spirit Day is Every Thursday! Purchase your spirit gear from the 12th to the end of each month - year round!
Purchase Spirit gear to show your school spirit as well as support. Purchased shirts and sweatshirts, hats, and more will be printed by Bonfire and shipped directly to you and a portion of your purchase will help raise funds for the school.
Spirit gear will be available for purchase for the last 3 weeks of each month. This upcoming batch of Spirit Gear will be available for purchase next starting on January 12th until January 31st at 9pm Pacific time. Bonfire will print and ship starting approximately on February 13th.
Wear your school spirit gear on Thursdays which is School Spirit Day!
Bid and Sip (an Art & Wine event) is happeningFriday, February 3rd from 5:30pm-8:00pm at the Slow Coast Wine Bar in Davenport. This is a fun event where you can mingle with your Davenport Community, eat yummy food from FoodLab, drink wine or bubbly non-alcoholic drinks and bid on local art, wine tastings and more while enjoying listening to live music.
This event usually sells out and there is an early bird price of $40 per ticket until January 20th. After January 20th, the price goes to the regular price of $50. There are a limited number of tickets due to space constraints at the Slow Coast Wine Bar.
Violy is hosting a kid’s party (ages 3 to 13) at the school with make your own burritos and a movie for $10 per ticket at the same time as the adult event. The Pacific School Foundation still needs to raise $8,000 dollars this year in order to pay for all the programs that make Pacific School amazing such as Life Lab, Food Lab, the Library, Music, Theater and classroom grants.
Donation help needed!
We need donations of artwork, wine, and more for our two big fundraisers for silent auction Bid and Sip (formerly Art and Wine) on February 3, 2023 (Artwork will be displayed at the school in the office during the month of January) and donations for our big Bingo Night Raffle on April 21, 2023 are needed before we print off our raffle tickets in March. We have a donation letter if you know of a business that you would think make a great donation for our fundraising events. If you can donate towards either of these events, please email president@pacificschoolfoundation.org.
The Science Fair is quickly approaching and will take place this year on February 9th and 10th. The 9th will be for students to tour and come see all the awesome projects, and the 10th will be for judging.
Thank you for your support! Please let Ms. Anderson or Mr. Guererro know if you have any questions.
Start Making Movies!
Winter break is an excellent time to start working on your film festival submissions! This year's student film festival will take place on April 14. Details and help available here.
Sick? Stay Home
Symptomatic students still need to stay home from school. Please review the Student COVID Flowchart or the County Office of Education's current COVID rules for schools.
With this week's notable spike in cases, staying home when sick, washing hands, and testing are as important as ever. A winter surge has been projected, and this may be the start.
Book Mobile Schedule
Monday, January 30, 2023, 2:30- 4:00 pm.
*The first school day of every month FoodLab will serve bean and cheese burritos.
The EITC is a benefit for working people with low to moderate income. In order to qualify for the EITC, households must meet certain requirements and file a tax return, even if taxes are not owed or households are not required to file. The EITC reduces the amount of tax households owe and may allow for a refund.
Earned Income Tax Credit Information for working people with ow to moderare income.
Based on your annual earnings, you may be eligible to receive the Earned Income Tax Credit from the Federal Government (Federal EITC). The Federal EITC is a refundable federal income tax credit for low-income working individuals and families. The Federal EITC has no effect on certain welfare benefits. In most cases, Federal EITC payments will not be used to determine eligibility for Medicaid, Supplemental Security Income, food stamps, low-income housing, or most Temporary Assistance For Needy Families payments. Even if you do not owe federal taxes, you must file a federal tax return to receive the Federal EITC. Be sure to fill out the Federal EITC form in the Federal Income Tax Return Booklet. For information regarding your eligibility to receive the Federal EITC, including information on how to obtain the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Notice 797 or any other necessary forms and instructions, contact the IRS by calling 1-800-829-3676 or through its website at www.irs.gov.
You may also be eligible to receive the California Earned Income Tax Credit (California EITC) starting with the calendar year 2015 tax year. The California EITC is a refundable state income tax credit for low-income working individuals and families. The California EITC is treated in the same manner as the Federal EITC and generally will not be used to determine eligibility for welfare benefits under California law. To claim the California EITC, even if you do not owe California taxes, you must file a California income tax return and complete and attach the California EITC Form (FTB 3514). For information on the availability of the credit eligibility requirements and how to obtain the necessary California forms and get help filing, contact the Franchise Tax Board at 1-800-852-5711 or through its website at www.ftb.ca.gov.
If you have questions regarding this subject, please contact the IRS by phone at 800-829-3676 or through its website at www.irs.gov. You can also contact the Franchise Tax Board by phone at 800-852-5711 or through its website at www.ftb.ca.gov.
Thank you.
Nutrition Services Division
California Department of Education
Parents' Club Info
PACIFIC SCHOOL YEARBOOK PRE-ORDERS ARE NOW OPEN! PRE-ORDER BEFORE MARCH 31ST FOR DISCOUNTED PRICE!
Pre-ordered yearbooks for your Pacific School now at https://www.pacificschoolfoundation.org! Pre-orders for yearbooks will be open now until May 1st. Order early for discounted price $25 each until March 31st. Price increases to $30 each on April 1st. If you missed out on past yearbooks, they can be pre-ordered as well below. They will arrive with all this year’s yearbooks.
If you miss the pre-order period after May 1st, you can purchase the yearbooks directly from Shutterfly for $40 each.
SCHOOL SPIRIT DAY IS EVERY THURSDAY! PURCHASE SPIRIT GEAR FROM THE 12TH TO THE END OF EACH MONTH – YEAR ROUND
Purchase Spirit gear to show your school spirit as well as support. Purchased shirts and sweatshirts, hats, and more will be printed by Bonfire and shipped directly to you and a portion of your purchase will help raise funds for the school.
Spirit gear will be available for purchase for the last 3 weeks of each month. This upcoming batch of Spirit Gear will be available for purchase next starting on January 12th until January 31st at 9pm Pacific time. Bonfire will print and ship starting approximately on February 13th.
Wear your school spirit gear on Thursdays which is School Spirit Day!
FLOWER FUNDRAISER – SPRING FLOWER FUNDRAISER IS OPEN NOW!
Flower fundraiser. For the gardener that wants to support Pacific Elementary school, purchase bulbs through our special fundraising page and 50% of your purchase will be donated towards our school programs not fully funded by the state and local governments. Order now and orders begin shipping mid November.
Sending a flower bulb order as a gift? The company that sells these items for us only ship to one address per order if you are sending a gift. Shipping fees are $6 per order. They do not ship to Alaska or Hawaii. Feel free to share with family and friends.
EXTRA 2022-2023 ALL SCHOOL PACIFIC SCHOOL TEA TOWEL ARE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE IN THE SCHOOL OFFICE
All students, staff and teachers create a self portrait drawing and the drawings are combined to create one school tea towel. A limited number of tea towels will be available for purchase for $20 each in Black, Blue or Red.
The Pacific School Foundation needs help
for the 2022-2023 school year!
Next PSF meeting is February 7th at 5:30pm via Zoom, (not Feb. 14th, our usual 2nd Tuesday)
Visit https://www.pacificschoolfoundation.orgfor the latest information of events and fundraisers.
Don’t forget to click on the Amazon link to support the school. Thank you to those people that have been using the link! Since August 1st, you have helped raise $208 for the school through this link at no additional cost to you!
Popcorn Wednesdays are back! (Rain cancels) Students love to buy freshly made organic popcorn on Wednesdays on the short day at school. It is only a $1 per bag!
PSF Parent’s Club can now accept cash, check, cards and contactless payments at events. We have popcorn cards that you can buy for $5 or $10 and use it over the school year.
Donation help needed!
We need donations of artwork, wine, and more for our two big fundraisers for silent auction Bid and Sip (formerly Art and Wine) on February 3, 2023 (Artwork will be displayed at the school in the office during the month of January) and donations for our big Bingo Night Raffle on April 21, 2023 are needed before we print off our raffle tickets in March. We have a donation letter if you know of a business that you would think make a great donation for our fundraising events. If you can donate towards either of these events, please emailpresident at pacificschoolfoundation.org.
Do you frequently visit a business? Maybe you can ask them to donate towards supporting our School! Local businesses will donate to support our nonprofit. We just need someone to ask.
We need help gathering donations for our last two next big fundraisers. Bid and Sip (Art and Wine event) and Bingo Night. Asking businesses early is the most effective way to get lots of donations!
Things to note:
Bid and Sip Donations will be displayed in January, the month before the event. So, donations can be gathered at schools starting in December and January.
Bingo Raffle Tickets are printed in March. Donations for the raffle that are gathered before printing deadline of March 10th could be printed on the actual raffle ticket if that is important to them.
For the latest information on how you can support Pacific School with other parents, visit pacificschoolfoundation.org.
Thanks so much for your support.
The 2021-22 Parents’ Club Welcome Letter and donation form can be found here.
The 2021-22 Parents’ Club Welcome Letter and donation form can be found here.
Pacific Elementary School District partnered with Care Solace to support the well-being of our community. If you or a family member are looking for help with mental health or substance use, Care Solace can help you quickly find treatment options matched to your needs, regardless of the circumstance. This is a complimentary and confidential care coordination service provided by Pacific Elementary School District. If you would like to use Care Solace to help you find a mental health care provider:
Call 888-515-0595. Support is available 24/7/365 in over 200 languages.
Visit www.caresolace.com/pacificsd and either search on your own or click “Book Appointment” for assistance by video chat, email, or phone.
Summer Day Camp
Due to planned construction projects, Pacific School is collaborating with Bonny Doon Elementary School to provide summer day camp.
Monterey Bay Aquarium: Free Admission for Locals
January 21- 29, 2023
To show our appreciation for the local community, Monterey Bay Aquarium is offering free admission to residents of Monterey, San Benito, and Santa Cruz counties January 21-29, 2023.
To be eligible, local visitors must present a photo ID (student IDs also accepted) and proof of residence**. Please note: guests of local tri-county residents must pay regular admission prices.
**Acceptable proof of residence includes:
1) Photo ID with a local address
2) Matricula Consular
3) Current student identification from any university or community college located within Monterey, San Benito, or Santa Cruz counties
4) Utility bill
5) Monthly bus pass from Monterey-Salinas Transit, Santa Cruz Metro, or San Benito County Express
6) Individuals who reside in a senior center or other group home may present a letter from the organization where they live with their name listed as a resident. Photo ID will be required.
Santa Cruz Metro’s ParaCruz is offering FREE transportation to and from evacuation shelters for anyone impacted or displaced by this storm event. Call (831) 425-4664 or dial 711 for CRS Hearing & Speech Impaired Services to arrange pick-up.
Lift Line (Paratransit Wheelchair or Non-Ambulatory): 831-688-9663
Non-Emergency Transportation: Text “RIDE” to 831-316-4310 to get a Lyft code for a free ride.
Hollister Fire Station 2 2240 Valley View Road, Hollister
County Yard 3220 Southside Road, Hollister
San Juan Bautista City Yard Jefferson & First Streets, San Juan Bautista
San Benito County officials will continue to notify residents via email and social media of flood warnings, evacuation notices, and other hazards throughout the current incoming storms. Those warnings and updates can be found on the following San Benito County accounts:
The refrigerator will keep food cold for about four hours. A full freezer will keep the temperature for about 48 hours. Use coolers with ice if necessary. Monitor temperatures with a thermometer.
Prepare for power outages by charging cell phones and laptops. Should an outage occur, use flashlights instead of candles.
Flood Watch v. Flood Warning
A flood or flash flood WATCH means that a flood or flash flood is possible.
A flood or flash flood WARNING means flooding or flash flooding will occur soon, or may already be occurring.
Our 211/United Way will focus on growing our list of local programs/services that address Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)-related toxic stressors. We are updating our 211 database to reflect these changes, and we would love you to help us to complete this google form: https://forms.gle/TbnsSCeRvdn6gUWm7 *Please do not fill out if you have already completed*
211 Taxes Information
MyFreeTaxes.org provides information on cash-back credits such as CalEITC and can help connect you with free tax prep assistance. You can also text “Taxes” to 211-211 for information
DoorDash Program Food Delivery (Santa Cruz County Only)
Provides free delivery of dog and cat food bags via DoorDash call 211 or 844-984-0946
Provides free delivery of food pantry items via DoorDash call 211 or 844-984-0946
Tobacco Cessation Program
Did you know that your local 211 can connect you to quit programs if you want to quit smoking, vaping, or stop using tobacco products? Call 2-1-1 or text your zip code 898-211 to learn more.
Through a link, I will send it to you via bay area email.
This email will be sent to you starting in August, please check your spam folder. If you do not receive it, please shoot me an email.
Through google forms
If you decide to do the updates this way. Please search for your agency on the 211 websites and look for updates that need to be made. Santa Cruz County or San Benito County
Then you can fill out these forms depending on the information that needs to be updated.
