CANCELLED: STEAM Expo Book Mobile
Monday, March 13, 2023, 2:30- 4:00 pm PSF Meeting
Tuesday, March 14th via Zoom 5:30-6:30 pm Staff Training: No School, Camp Available
Friday, March 17th Last Day to order a Yearbook at the discounted price
Friday, March 31st
We have (also) taken the necessary step of canceling the Santa Cruz County STEAM Expo, previously scheduled to take place tomorrow, March 11, at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds. This decision was made due to current access issues, as well as the need to reserve the space for those in need of shelter. The Santa Cruz County Science & Engineering Fair, which was set to take place during the expo, has been rescheduled for next weekend. Parents and partners are receiving direct communication today with further information.
Dr. Sabbah, County Superintendent of Schools
Staff Training: No School, Camp Available
Friday, March 17th
Day Camp March 17 and Spring Break
Day camp is available for all enrolled students from 8:30-3:30 Friday, March 17, and Monday-Friday, April 4-7. More details. Sign up.
Another amazing visitor to Pacific School
We can now add skunk to the list of visitors this year. It has now been humanely removed from campus, and is in the very capable hands of Native Animal Rescue. We are grateful to them, and to Teacher Ariana, who boldly trapped it and ensured its removal. Don't try this at home folks, these two have had training.
(The skunk's essence persists. It's a good thing it's the weekend!)
$BUCK-A-BOOK$ Event
Good condition children's/Young Adult book donations wanted!
March is National Reading Month and our Pacific School Read-A-Thon! This year, we’re trying something different. In lieu of the spring Scholastic book fair, introducing Buck-A-Book swap! Students and families are encouraged to drop off gently used children’s/YA books to the office. Books will be available for purchase for – you guessed it – a buck a book (or other donation amount). You can also pay it forward and purchase tickets so someone else can pick a book. All proceeds benefit PSF/the library and our school community so clean out your bookshelves then fill them up with some new favorites! Happy reading!
Preorder Yearbooks Now - Discount Ends March 31
March 31st is the last day to order this school year’s yearbook at a discount. Price goes up on April 1st. Order at https://www.pacificschoolfoundation.org
If you miss the pre-order period after May 1st, you can purchase the yearbooks directly from Shutterfly for $40 each.
Start Making Movies!
This year's student film festival will take place on April 14. Details and help available here.
Please Review Pacific!
One easy, zero-cost way you can support Pacific School is by writing a short review of our TK-6th school and/or Pacific Preschool. Just three minutes of your time makes a big difference! Right now we have very few reviews, which makes it harder for families to find out about our award-winning programs and small, supportive community.
You can get four free COVID tests per household using this link.
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, March 13, 2023, 2:30- 4:00 pm
*The first school day of every month FoodLab will serve bean and cheese burritos.
Parents' Club Info
Parents Club/ Pacific School Foundation
PSF/ Parents Club Calendar:
Wednesdays - Popcorn Wednesdays
Organic popcorn available for purchase after school on Wednesdays until 2:00pm for $1 per bag. Cash or card.
March 14th - PSF Meeting
March 31st - Deadline Yearbook Early Bird Pricing - Last day to order Early Bird Pricing for pre-ordering this school year’s yearbook. Price goes up on April 1st.
Friday April 21st - Bingo Night! 5pm until 8pm. Donate or collect donations from local businesses to feature in our Bingo Raffle! A community event at the school! Food, Bingo games and the Big Bingo Raffle!
Monday May 1st - Deadline - Last day to pre-order the yearbook. After this date, orders of yearbooks will be done through Shutterfly and typical pricing is over $40.
Volunteer to help!
The Pacific School Foundation needs help to make our events and fundraisers a success! Volunteer to help with upcoming events and fundraisers!
We have a Volunteer spreadsheet so you can help support the school with your time! Click the link below and check the different tabs for different events.
Donation help needed for Bingo Silent Auction and Raffle!
We need donations for our big Bingo Night Raffle on April 21, 2023. Bingo night is a community event where families come together for a fun night of Bingo games, food and the Big Raffle!
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 big fundraiser, Bingo Night. Asking businesses early is the most effective way to get lots of donations! Ask now!
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 current batch of Spirit Gear will be available for purchase now until February 28th at 9pm Pacific time. Bonfire will print and ship starting approximately on March 22nd.
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 April 1st.
Sending a flower 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 TOWELS 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.
Popcorn Wednesdays
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.
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.
Inspire COVID Testing Now at DRSC Tues/Thurs 2:00-4:00
Inspire Diagnostics will continue to offer COVID-19 testing for the Davenport community but their location will has moved to the Davenport Resource Service Center (DRSC) in March. From March 14 to May 11, 2023, Inspire Diagnostics will offer COVID-19 testing at DRSC, 150 Church St., Davenport, every Tuesday and Thursday from 2-4 pm. For questions about testing and other COVID resources, please call DRSC at (831) 425-8115.
Families can watch and play "How many times can you spot a Pacific Elementary T-shirt?
