Apperson PTA

Valet Program – Volenteers needed

Great News!

Apperson launched the Safety Valet Program on Tuesday Feb. 21 beginning at 7:30 a.m. and every morning thereafter.  The valet program will run on Day Street from 7:30 to 8:00 a.m.

Volunteers form the core of the Safety Valet Program and make sure that it runs smoothly and safely during morning drop off.  The Valet Program channels drivers through a queue of traffic cones to drop off students while the safety valets assist students to safely exit the car. Parents dropping off their kids do not need to exit their vehicle in the drop off area thus improving traffic flow and student safety.

All parents using the valet program can help make it a safe experience for all by adhering to the following protocols:

  • Leaving enough time to calmly and safely drop off all students
  • Paying attention to their surroundings at all times, including traffic signs, pedestrians and other vehicles
  • Entering the valet drop off zone slowly
  • Making a complete stop so that students can exit cars safely
  • Making sure that students have all belongings gathered and ready to exit the car
  • Staying in the car.  Only students exit the car. 
  • Instructing all students to exit through the passenger’s side of the car only
  • Avoiding making any U-turns in any designated school zone

Valet Volunteers will

  • Open car doors
  • Greet children
  • Direct drivers to pull forward after each child has safely exited the vehicle
  • Encourage continuous flow of traffic in and around the Safety Valet drop off area

We need all parents to remember that the safety valets are volunteers and are there for the safety of all students.  We implore all parents to treat the valets with respect and dignity.

One last thing: we still need more volunteers.

Parents may submit their name to become a volunteer by filling out a Parent Valet Sign-Up form at the following linkhttps://forms.gle/p8AemhaqzAtBiTP77

Thank you in advance for your cooperation and support. 

Safety Committee

Reflections Reception and PTA Meeting

Please join us on Thursday, November 19th, 2020 at 7:00 pm on ZOOM! for the Reflections Art Contest Virtual Reception and our monthly PTA Association Meeting. A slideshow of all Reflections entries will be presented, and the artists moving forward in the competition will be announced. If you participated in the Reflections program this year, be on the lookout for an email with instructions on how to pick up your awards. All are welcome to attend the virtual reception and meeting! See attached flyer for the Zoom ID and Password.

Ways You Can Help!

Did you know that you can support Apperson PTA by shopping at Ralphs and Amazon Smile? Simply add Apperson Street Elementary PTA to your account as your charity of choice and continue shopping as usual.

Go to www.amazonsmile.com and follow the instructions to sign up. Make sure to begin all of your amazon purchase at amazonsmile.com!

Go to www.ralphs.com/account/communityrewards to add Apperson Street Elementary PTA to your account. Then, every time you shop using your Ralphs rewards card, Ralphs will donate a percentage back to our school!

Did you know that Box Tops can be submitted digitally? No more clipping! Simply download the Box Tops app and scan your grocery receipts! www.btfe.com

PTA Reflections – entries due 10/26

Reflections is the National PTA Art Contest. All entries are due to Apperson PTA by Monday, October 26. Click the link below for official rules and instructions. www.tinyurl.com/reflectionsstudentpacket

When you are ready to submit your artwork, please complete the entry form and submit artwork here:www.tinyurl.com/appersonreflections

You can also find all of this information and more on our website at www.appersonpta.com/reflections

2020-2021 Yearbook

Apperson Yearbook Pictures Needed!

We need your help! With the school year beginning virtually, we need you to email us your photos throughout the year. Below are ideas and types of photos we are looking for.  Feel free to send other types as well. Email them to: yearbook@appersonpta.com .
Please include the student’s name and teacher in the email. 

If you haven’t done so yet, please sign the PTA Photo Release at:

https://forms.gle/uKo3BGYTA8CisdKH8

An Apperson Street Elementary PTA Photography Release is needed for each student. Please review before sending your pictures for the 2020-2021 yearbook. This form is for the permission to use child’s image, name and/or school AND permission to use adult image, name, organization name, and/or title.

PTA Meet and Greet Tonight!

Apperson PTA is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: PTA Meet and Greet
Time: Aug 27, 2020 07:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

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