March 4, 2016 - Vol. 19, Issue 24

Next Week

All Week (3/7-3/11)

MTM Kick-off: Piet Mondrian

Tuesday (3/8)

1:40 pm, Early Dismissal 12:20 pm, TK

Math Olympiads 2:00-2:30 pm

CHADD Meeting

7:00—9:00 pm, MPR

Wednesday (3/9)

Recycling Day 8:00 am—8:55 am, ESS Parking Lot

Friday (3/11)

Spirit Day: PV Spirit

2nd Semester Progress Reports Sent Home

* For more information, please go to http://parkvillage.my-pta.org/

PARK VILLAGE ELEMENTARY’S WEEKLY NEWSLETTER

T H E F L A S H

A NATIONAL BLUE RIBBON SCHOOL & CALI FORNIA DIST INGUISHED SCHOO L

The Results of the Jog-a-thon are In! Do you want to paint a snowman? WELL, DO YOU? Fantastic, because we have some exciting news to share with you! The Jog-a-thon donations you turned in were tallied up,

and we are pleased to report that OUR SCHOOL-WIDE GOAL of raising $20,000 was MET. Not only was it met, your donations SURPASSED the goal by over $8,000, bringing the grand total to over $28,000. CONGRATULATIONS! As promised, the Painting of the Snowman (a.k.a. Mr. Mosgrove) will take place on Friday, March 4 at 2:30 pm during a special, school-wide assembly in the lunch area. Mr. Mosgrove will dress up in a snowman costume and dodge paint-filled water balloons that teachers and students throw at him. We want to turn him into a giant rainbow shaved ice, just like a Kona Ice!! Who are the top-earning classes that get to partici-pate in the Painting of the Snowman? Drum roll, please….

Preschool to Kindergarten - Mrs. Harshman’s class, with $1,361 K/1 to 1st grade - Mrs. Cope’s class, with $1,787 2nd grade - Mrs. Alfonso’s class, with $1,420 3rd grade - Mrs. Scott’s class, with $1,347 4th grade - Mrs. Trust’s class, with $2,506 5th grade - Mr. Lasho’s class, with $1,210

CONGRATULATIONS and a job well-done to the students in these clas-ses for bringing in the most money for your grade level!! THANK YOU, students and families, for working so hard to collect and donate the money that it takes to run our Science, PE, Art, Music, and Technology programs at Park Village Elementary School. Our school is #1 because you make it happen!

Last chance for SPIRIT WEAR!

The last order of the year is here for all you spirited Penguins! Show your pride!

Choose from the wide variety of colors: red, pink, green, purple, gray, white, yellow or royal

blue! Sizes are S, M, L or XL (kids or adults), $12 for kids and $17 for adults.

Adult dri-fit shirts also available in green, red, white, gray, royal blue, purple, and new beige camo and red camo print. Size S, M, L ,or XL , $20.

To order: submit the order form (attached at the end of this Flash) with cash or check payable to “PV PTA” to the PTA mailbox at the front gate. Contact Kirsten Stropky at kirsten007007@gmail.com if you have any

questions.

DEADLINE to turn in orders is FRIDAY, MARCH 18

Keep sending in your clipped

Box Tops for Education! Our con-

test is in full-swing, and will run

through April. Which classroom

will collect the most Box Tops

and win Waddles The Box Top

Penguin?

Recycling Collection By Victor Chan, Recycling Coordinator

Recycling Collection is on Wednesday March 9, from 8-9 AM at the ESS parking lot.

As usual, we are collecting all #1 and #2 type plastics, CRV glass, and household batteries. All other recyclables can go into your blue curbside recycling container. CFL bulbs can be taken to Home De-pot. Count the number of pieces and jot it down on a scrap piece of paper along with your student's name and teacher name for the tally for end of the year prizes. Separate and crush your items if possible, and feel free to get some bags from us to reuse for next time. Please note, because of Spring Break, the April collection will be on the third Wednesday—April 20.

Pre-order your yearbook today! The yearbook

order form is attached to the end of this Flash.

Family Heritage Night Mark your calendars for Family Heritage Night which is scheduled for Thursday, April 7. This is a yearly tradition where families come together to share their heritage through food, crafts, performances, traditional attire and table displays. If you’d like to participate with a display table of your ancestor’s country, or want to join the Family Heritage Night committee, please email lucy.lazoisleta@yahoo.com by March 4. We have a limited number of tables. Sign up early and reserve your spot. 2015 participating countries:

Australia Brazil China Germany India

Italy Japan Laos Lebanon Mexico

Philippines South Africa South Korea

LEAD Column

(Legislation for Education and Advocacy Digest)

By Darshana Patel, VP of Legislation

Funding Conundrums…Balanced Funding

In a meeting with retiring Associate Superintendent Malliga Tholandi, I learned that PUSD really is in a good

financial position, despite the “location problem” we have. She says “location problem” because in the old

state funding system, called Revenue Limited Funding, beach cities were favored due to property tax revenue

plus the standard $120/student annual funding from the state. In the new system of LCFF, the border cities get

more aid funding because 50% of their students fit into the categories of low income, English learners, or fos-

ter care. But she stressed that “our core is strong” because we have very high attendance rates (maximizing our

per-student funding) we have a very supportive community, and our budget allocations are all based on clear

funding formulas.

She showed me some examples of how PUSD has to make real adjustments to compensate for the reduced

revenue we get compared to other similar districts. For example, PUSD spends less than similar USDs when it

comes to certified and classified staff. We also offer significantly reduced benefits packages to those employees.

If you look at the table, you can see that while we are lower in all categories, our bigger cuts (or savings) are

through significant reductions with “services and operating expenditures”. Despite our reduced revenue

sources, we manage to allocate a near equitable amount to books and supplies (93% of comparable districts).

I left her office confident that there are systems in place to ensure that PUSD will remain a top tier public

school district, even after she retires.

The Poway Unified School District (PUSD) is an equal opportunity employer/program and is committed to an active Nondiscrimination Program. PUSD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, ethnic group identification, ancestry, religion, gender, gender identification, mental or physical disability. For more information, please contact Tracy Hogarth, Associate Superintendent, Personnel Support Ser-vices, Poway Unified School District, 15250 Avenue of Science, San Diego, CA 92128-3406.

Peachjar Flyer Rack

Park Village has gone GREEN with flyers. Below is a list of flyers currently posted on the Park Village Peachjar website. New flyers are in red. Click on Peachjar and it will take you to the website where you can select a flyer and view more information. You may access flyers on Peachjar at any time as a guest. Once you register for free as a member, you will receive new flyer notifications via email and/or smartphone, depending on your desired set-tings. To post Enrichment and community flyers on Peachjar, contact sales@peachjar.com. To post flyers for PVES and our Parent Organizations, please email Sandi Oshiro at sandioshiro@yahoo.com for more information.

Youth League Tennis Master Sports Spring Classes and Leagues NCSP Pee-Wee & Junior Leagues KidzTyme After School Enrichment Join Girls Scouts! Youth Football & Cheer Fall Season Spring Camps at the Fleet Outpost Summer Camps San Diego Festival of Science & Engineering Calendar Poway Valley Water Polo Shop with Scrip Gift Cards

Park Village Elementary 7930 Park Village Road, San Diego 92129

http://www.powayusd.com/pusdpves/

Attendance Hotline 538-0437

Principal: Mike Mosgrove 484-5621

PTA President: Cyndy Payne 484-4039

Foundation President: Sharon Sinder 484-4331

Flash Editor: Allison McClay 484-1776

Email: parkvillagenews@outlook.com

The Park Village Elementary PTA is a noncommercial, nonsectarian and nonpartisan organiza-

tion. The mention of any business or product in this publication does not imply endorsement by the

PTA. Additionally, the PTA does not exert any editorial or other control over any linked third-party

sites, and are provided only for your convenience.

CHADD San Diego Inland North County Meeting

Support Group for Parents of Children with ADHD/ADD

TOPIC: Improving Brain Function to Reduce ADHD/ADD Symptoms What Makes the Brain Work Better Naturally? Dr. Greg Cantu's breakthrough brain evaluation

and treatment process is a new approach that helps the brain to heal, instead of just treating the symptoms. Activation EEG is a natural method that creates long lasting improvements by pin-pointing and treating the brain’s "hardware" problems that cause symptoms. When the exact prob-lem areas are uncovered and addressed, the brain naturally functions better. To truly heal the brain the underlying cause must be treated, not just the symptoms.

SPEAKER: Dr. Greg Cantu, D.C., Brain Specialist Dr. Greg Cantu is the founder and clinical director of BrainandBody in Encinitas, California. He

has been providing natural healthcare for over 30 years and specializing in the brain for over 20 years. His expertise is in the functional evaluation and treatment of the brain, which began during his recovery from his own head injury. Dr. Cantu uses a natural approach together with the latest technology, including EEG Neurofeedback, Functional Neurology, Neurotransmitter Therapy and Microcurrent for the brain.

INFO: Tuesday, March 8, 2016, 7:00 – 9:00 pm, PVE MP Room HOSTED BY: Christi Papworth: cpapworth@san.rr.com COST: This meeting is FREE, so come join us and spread the word! No RSVPs required.

Last Chance for Spirit Wear Orders! Order Deadline is FRIDAY, MARCH 18

Child Shirt Sizes: S (6-8)____ M (10-12)____ L (14-16)____ XL (18-20)____

Color: ____________________________

Ladies Shirt Sizes: S (18)____ M (20)____ L (22)____ XL (24)____

Color: ____________________________

Adult Shirt Sizes: S (34-36)____ M (38-40)____ L (42-44)____ XL (46-48)____

Color: ____________________________

(Enter the number of shirts requested per size in the provided blanks)

Total Number of Child Shirts: ______ X $12.00 = $ ___________

Total Number of Ladies Shirts: ______ X $17.00 = $ ___________

Total Number of Adult Shirts: ______ X $17.00 = $ ___________

Total Order Amount $ ________________

Your Name ___________________________________ Email: __________________________________

Your Child’s Name ________________________________________

Your Child’s Teacher _______________________________________ Class Room Number ___________

(Your Room Number and Name if you are a PV Teacher or Staff Member)

Please attach your check made payable to PV PTA to this form and drop it off to the PTA

mailbox inside the front gates.

Color Choices

White Mint Green Royal Blue Pink Red

Light Blue Daisy Grey Purple

$35 SPRING SALE

PV Yearbook Order Form

Order your yearbook(s) by Friday, March 18, 2016 for $35

Student Name: _______________________________ Teacher’s Name / Grade: __________________ / ____

Student Name: _______________________________ Teacher’s Name / Grade: __________________ / ____

Student Name: _______________________________ Teacher’s Name / Grade: __________________ / ____

Quantity: _____ x $ 35.00 = Total $ ______

Parents Name: __________________________ Email: ________________________ Phone: ______________

Make checks payable to Park Village PTA, include this form and put in the PTA Mailbox –

Attn: Yearbook Sales.

Solarfuze is your neighborhood solar company.

At Solarfuze we specialize in custom solar solutions for use in everyday facilities and structures. We provide customers with a wide range of solar panels and solar power systems for rooftop, carport, ground installation and canopy structures. Our top-of-the-line services provide our customers with everything they need to know about solar energy and how to take advantage of energy savers, to last a lifetime.

Solarfuze has done numerous installations in the Park Village neighborhood. Based on the feedback we have received from our customers, Solarfuze will be the leading Solar Company in Park Village. As you may have noticed, SDG&E rates have been increasing continuously, and the last two years it has shown a significant change. Electrical bills have gone up and may continue to go up. Also, Net Energy Metering (NEM 1.0) is reaching close to its limit of allowing 5% of rooftop solar to be connected to the SDG&E grid. The NEM 2.0 coming early next year does not carry the similar benefit that generous 1.0 offer does for next 20 years. Now is the time to harness the power of the sun to provide cleaner energy, and at the same time, you will have a great return on your investment. Right now is the best time to ensure you receive you 2015 30% tax credit and grandfathered to NEM 1.0. Solarfuze is a proud member of the Better Business Bureau with an “A+” rating alongside five stars on Yelp. We are confident that you will be more than satisfied with our products and services. Please visit our website at www.solarfuze.com or give us a call at (858) 729-8788 and we will be more than happy to familiarize you with the many benefits of solar energy and how it can help you. Customer Testimonials “It’s been about 18 months since we had our system installed from Solarfuze and everything has been great … The process went smoothly and the result was a very professional, quality job” – Victor Chan.

“If you are looking for a dependable, knowledgeable solar company with great customer service, I would recommend Solarfuze”- Ike Reynolds.

“From day one they went over and above our expectations … Now that we have solar energy it is fantastic! We can run the a/c during the hottest time of the year with our solar power. It also powers our electric car … They will take care of you!” – Teresa Backer.

For more customer testimonials please visit our website at www.solarfuze.com.

This week we would like to highlight our Friend of the Foundation for the 2015-2016 school year: SolarFuze