6.2.22

Dear Amazing Palisades Families,

Happy Last Day of School! What a wonderful year. From strong academics, Trunk or Treat, Valentines Day Dance, CGI Math Parent Night, restaurant nights to our 5th grade activities we have been busy. We will miss our 5th graders so much. Our 5th grade class have been wonderful role-models to our lower grade students. They are an amazing group with bright futures ahead of them. We will miss all of you so much. Remember Once a Wave Always a Wave! I wish our entire wave community a wonderful safe summer and we will see you on August 16th! 

Important Dates:

First Day of School- August 16th (Early Early Out Day Kindergarten- 11:40 Dismissal and 1st-5th-11:50 dismissal )

Summer Office Hours

The last day the office is open will be June 6th from 8-3pm. We will be closed for lunch from 12-1pm. Our office will reopen with limited hours on July 25th from 8-noon. We will officially reopen our office full day on July 29th. The hours will be from 8-3pm and we will be closed from 12-1pm for lunch daily. Please email with any questions. 

Summer Reading Challenge:

English Flyer 

Spanish Flyer 

We will be celebrating students in the fall for grades 1-4 for their reading accomplishments!  

Buddy Bench:

The students have spoken! Students in all grades are requesting a buddy bench at recess. This is a bench where people can go if they are looking for someone to play with. We are looking for donations for the buddy bench. Please email me if you are interested in donating to this cause!

Volunteer Information:

We are excited to have you volunteer at our school. Please make sure you  submit your volunteer information on the CUSD website to be approved to volunteer. The results  take a few days to go through and you will be unable to volunteer until we receive those results. If you need to take a COVID-19 test, please note that it needs to be taken within 7 days of volunteering.Thanks for your help with this process.

BASE Programs:

Join Saddleback College’s College for Kids Summer 2022 Programs!

                [June 6, 2022 to August 11, 2022]

Registration is currently open for all of the following programs:

-          College for Kids @ Saddleback College

o   8, 1-Week Sessions, M-Th, AM or PM Classes Available

o   Sign-up for a full day of classes and receive Supervised Lunch Bunch for free!

-          The EDGE @ Saddleback College

o   4, 2-Week Sessions, M-Th, AM or PM Classes Available

o   Aligns with CUSD Core Curriculum for Middle & High Schools

-          CUSD Summer Experience @ CUSD School Sites

o   1-Week Sessions, M-Th, dates vary

o   Taught by experienced CUSD Teachers

-          Jazz Camp @ Saddleback College

o   1-Week Session, M-Fr, for High-School Students

o   Taught by Saddleback College Faculty

-          Premier Aquatics @ Saddleback College

o   1-Week Sessions, M-Th, Ages: 3-12

o   Group Swim, Private Lessons, Parent & Me, Swim Team

o   https://swimoc.com/saddleback-college

All of our programs have limited space availability! Sign-Up Today!

Click Here to view our class schedule in our Summer 2022 Brochure!

Visit our website for more detailed information regarding our programs.

Register Today at www.saddleback.edu/ce | For questions email sccomed@saddleback.edu

Education Foundation News:

The Foundation will be busy this summer planning its next event which is tentatively scheduled for September 23rd. It will be a parent-only fiesta and will include a large silent auction. If you are interested in assisting with the solicitation of auction items or have an item to donate, please email Denise Iger at ddiger@hotmail.com. 

PTA NEWS :

UPCOMING EVENTS:

• Friday, June 10: City Of Dana Point Movies In The Park: featuring Encanto. Palisades PTA will benefit from the sale of concessions that evening. 

CELEBRATION BOOK CLUB: if a book was purchased for your child and it is at home, please return to the teacher ASAP so it can be added to the library inventory before the end of school year.

CAMPUS VOLUNTEERS 

All parents who plan to volunteer on campus need to complete the CUSD Tier II online application at a minimum. Review the Phase 3 Protocol Packet for details and more options.

PARENT  FEEDBACK SURVEY How are we doing as a PTA?  Are we hitting the mark? Are there areas of opportunity?  Ready to volunteer next year? Let us know HERE!

BIRTHDAY MESSAGE

There is still time to wish last week of May & June born students a happy birthday on the school front marquee! It just takes a minute by filling out the Birthday Marquee Form cost: $10. 

BOX TOPS:

• SIGN UP - get $5 - WITH BOX TOPs - earn money for palisades 

• DOWNLOAD the Box Tops app and enter the referral code teachersmakeusbetter during registration to earn $5 for your school during Teacher appreciation month.

• SCAN YOUR RECEIPT

• Use the app to scan your store receipt within 14 days of purchase.

• Only this month, when you scan your first receipt, you'll earn $5 in Box Tops for your school. https://www.boxtops4education.com/referred  

SOCIAL MEDIA

Remember to follow @palisadespta on Instagram and on Facebook for the latest  school news, events and cute pictures of Palisades students ;)

YMCA Information:

SUMMER AT THE YMCA 

Are you looking for a safe, fun filled environment for your child this summer? Then the YMCA is the place for you! Through the Y’s Summer Camp, your child will get to explore their passions through the curriculum in a variety of subject areas, hands-on activities, clubs, service learning, and enrichment centers. Our program is designed based upon the individual needs of the children, and encourages them to explore their interests, talents, and abilities in a safe and supportive setting! The core components include: 

·   Clean & safe environment 

·   Fun onsite vendors  

·   Field trips 

·   Sports and Outdoor Activities / Fitness Club / eSports Club 

·   Character Development and Service Learning 

·   Art and Culture and S.T.E.A.M 

·   Empowering Students to be involved in their community through K.I.C.C. 

·   And . . . time to have fun with friends. 

The YMCA is conveniently located on the school campus. The childcare program is licensed and exceeds all state standards for safety and quality. The YMCA has affordable rates that are structured to meet families’ needs including part-time and full-time. 

 Financial Assistance is available for qualified applicants.   

For more information or to reserve your child’s spot contact:   

Kathryn Swank at kswank@ymcaoc.org or call (949) 496-1627

Director - Child & Youth Development

 I hope you have a wonderful Summer!

Warm Regards,

 

Principal Baggio