Dear Park Village Families,

Welcome back to all returning families and a big WELCOME to all new families. I am so proud and honored to volunteer as your PTA President this year with an amazing group of Parent Volunteers, a dedicated PTA Executive Board, talented Teachers, and a Principal who truly cares about our school community.

We understand that families are very busy getting acclimated to the school year.  We also know that teachers are working very hard to make sure your students are getting everything they need to be successful.  With all of this busy-ness, where do we find time for QUALITY FAMILY TIME?

This year the focus of the Park Village PTA is Family Engagement!  What does that mean? It means that we are in the process of planning some great events that gets your WHOLE family involved in volunteering and participating in events at our school.  

Park Village PTA supports the following programs:

• Reflections Art Program (Fall-Sep/Oct)
• Adopt-A-Family (Winter-Nov/Dec)
• Variety Show (Winter-Jan/Feb)
• Heritage Night (Spring-Mar/Apr)

Going Gold Campaign This past fall the Sy Family approached the Park Village PTA requesting to launch a “Going Gold” Campaign in celebration of September as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.  Because their daughter Rina is a 5 year Cancer Survivor, Marianne, Keith, and their family planned the month long awareness campaign which included a Lemonade Stand at Popsicle Posting, Going Gold Swag Store, Pennies for Patients, and “Going Gold” Awareness Day featured at our First Friday flag celebration. All families and students were invited to volunteer in this school wide program.

No Place for Hate. https://www.adl.org/who-we-are/our-organization/signature-programs/no-place-for-hate. Park Village PTA will be supporting teachers and staff to participate in this initiative.  No Place for Hate is a self-directed program helping to improve and maintain school climate so all students can thrive.  For More information, Contact Park Village PTA.

Volunteer Parent Safety Patrol- Park Village PTA is currently looking for parents who are interested in volunteering time to manage traffic safety at our school. For More information, Contact Park Village PTA.

National PTA School of Excellence is a recognition program that supports and celebrates partnerships between PTAs and schools to enrich the educational experience and overall well-being for all students. For More information, Contact Park Village PTA.

The Park Village PTA supports programs and offers opportunities to encourage our families to become involved.  We work hard to support the mission of PTA “EVERY CHILD. ONE VOICE.”

We encourage you to volunteer at our school.  There are many ways to offer your time, talent, and treasure that are most comfortable for you.  

The PARK VILLAGE PTA will give you an opportunity to contribute to your community whether it’s:

1. Becoming a member of the PTA (Membership costs $10)
2. Liking our Facebook Page (Park Village PTA)
3. Attend a PTA Association Meeting
4. Volunteer for a PTA Sponsored Community program

Research shows that students whose parents are involved in their education have better grades and fewer discipline problems. We promise that the time you give to the PTA and other school programs will be worth your while—and FUN! Please consider volunteering - it really does make a difference in the lives of all our students!

On behalf of the entire PTA Executive Board and volunteer staff, I would like to thank you in advance for all your support. If you have any questions at all, please do not hesitate to contact us. Have a wonderful, productive, and fun school year, and know that we are so happy that you are part of the Park Village Family.

Sincerely,

Rosabel Agbayani