PARADISE PTO NEWSLETTER
May Edition
May is full of end of the year goodness. Please read through everything carefully and thank you in advance for stepping up where you can to help the PTO with all the things happening at the end of the school year.
MONTHLY PTO MEETINGS
Last PTO Meeting of the 2023-2024 School Year - Thursday, May 9th at 6 pm
The PTO meets the second Thursday of each month from 6-7 pm in the school library. EVERYONE is welcome to attend to hear what is going on with the PTO and our school community.
TEACHER/STAFF APPRECIATION WEEK - May 6-10th
For teacher (staff) appreciation week we will be taking the staff on a little excursion to Mexico!!! Here’s the breakdown of the PTO sponsored activities:
MONDAY – raffle baskets and pinatas! Thank you to everyone who donated baskets or items. We have 20 amazing baskets to raffle off!
WEDNESDAY – chips and salsa! This sign up is filled. Thank you to everyone who signed up. All chips and salsa donations should be dropped off in the school office by Tuesday, May 7.
FRIDAY – Mexican themed luncheon! The PTO is in need of a couple of parent volunteers to help set up and clean up the luncheon. We also need lots of food items! Both of those sign up links are below.
We are also asking families to remember the teachers this week, with a few simple and free ideas. A flyer was sent out via email earlier in the week, but here is the summary:
- Monday – wear your teacher’s favorite color
- Tuesday – dress like a PE, music, art, or library teacher
- Wednesday – bring in the PTO provided paper for your teacher (was sent via email on Tuesday and home with students on Monday)
- Thursday – high five one of the specialist teachers
- Friday – bring thank you cards for your teachers
CAREER DAY - FRIDAY, May 10th
We need parents (who have clearances) to greet the presenters on career day and keep a refreshment table stocked. Friday, May 10, help is still needed 8:30-9:00am and 12:30-1:00pm. Click the button below to sign up.
CURRICULUM FAIR AND SPRING BOOK FAIR - Tuesday, May 14th
Volunteers are still needed in the evening during the curriculum fair and to pack up the book fair. You do not need to have clearances to volunteer in the evening. Click the button below to sign up.
Please click the button below to view a letter from Mrs. Janusz regarding the Spring Book Fair.
PTO VOLUNTEER ICE CREAM SOCIAL - Wednesday, May 22nd - 3:15-4:30 pm
This event is for everyone who has volunteered for Paradise in some fashion this year. PTO volunteers, classroom volunteers, field trip chaperones, and those who have donated items, are invited to stop by Farmers Field on Wednesday, after school, for ice cream bars, courtesy of the PTO. We will also have a basket of summer goodness to raffle off. The whole family is welcome. Thank you for being a part of the Paradise team this year!
LAPS FOR LEARNING SCHOOL CELEBRATION - Friday, May 24th
Students will be running laps through obstacle courses set up by the PTO as a conclusion to our biggest fundraiser. At the end of the day, the PTO will hold an awards assembly for the school to decorate our teacher hot dogs and announce the prize winners from the fundraiser. Lots of volunteers are needed throughout the day to help this event run smoothly. Volunteers must have clearances on file. Please click the button below to sign up.
THANK YOU
THANK YOU, FAMILIES, FOR ALL YOU DO FOR THE PARADISE COMMUNITY!
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https://pes.sgasd.org/our-school/pto
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