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SUBJECT: PTA Newsletter 01.10.24

Weekly Newsletter #18 - January 10, 2024
President's Corner


Saadi, a wise poet, beautifully described humanity's connection using simple words:

Human Beings are members of a whole

If one member is inflicted with pain

If you have no sympathy for human pain

In creation of one essence and soul

Other members uneasy will remain

The name of human you can not pertain


Unfortunately, we recently learned about a heartbreaking situation involving Seth Sosa, the son of our former Alderwood PTA president, Isis Sosa. 

Seth, an exceptionally talented and bright 18-year-old, is currently fighting for his life after a tragic skateboarding accident. The accident has left him with a traumatic brain injury, altering the once bright trajectory of his future. We urge our community to unite and support Seth and his family, who have given so much to our school and community. We can contribute to Seth's recovery and show our solidarity in several ways. You can donate to the fundraising efforts, share the campaign with #BringSethBack, listen to Seth's music available on Spotify, YouTube, and SoundCloud as a tribute to his passion, and stay updated on his progress through various social media channels and the official website https://www.bringsethback.com/ 


Your support and kindness during this difficult time are immensely appreciated. Let's rally together and show Seth and his family that they are not alone in this challenging journey.

Last call for Alderwood Run Club!

If you were unable to attend our meeting on Jan 10, you are in luck! We have added a meeting for those who were unable to attend. You do not need to attend both. 


You must attend one of the meetings to go over the season info & sign the participation waiver to register. 


Thursday, Jan 18 at 2:45 pm in the MPR! 

https://alderwoodpta.membershiptoolkit.com/runclub

Would you like to give back to our school community? Please consider joining our PTA Board. Many seats are open. 

Fill out this interest form by Wednesday, January 24.

5th-grade Boy's Night and Girl's Night

Attention 5th-grade parents, please remember to RSVP by Monday, January 15 so that we can accurately prepare the right amount of food and goodie bags. Also, we need your help; please consider volunteering. Keep an eye out for an email from your 5th-grade teacher, which will include the links for both RSVPing and volunteering. Thank you. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact: 5thgrade@alderwoodpta.com.

Tournament of Champions
Upcoming Meetings & Events
Wednesday, January 10
5:30p Mandatory Run Club Information Meeting
Friday, January 12
Jamba Juice After School
Monday, January 15
Martin Luther King Jr. Day (No School)
Thursday, January 18
2:45p Run club: Parent Info meeting (if you are unable to attend Jan 10)
Friday, January 19
Talent Show Rehearsal
Wednesday, January 24
6:30p 5th Grade Boys Night
Thursday, January 25
6:30p 5th Grade Girls Night
Friday, January 26
Jamba Juice After School
Irvine Parent Education Program (IPEP)

January 2024 Workshops Invitation

We have many great workshops and presentations set up for the parents/ caregivers of Irvine students. Below you will find the links to our workshops and other district wide parent/guardian presentations for the month of January.  


Irvine Parent Education Programs (IPEP) are FREE seminars and educational workshops offered to Irvine parents/caregivers throughout the school year. Our goal is to empower parents/guardians with the skills and strategies necessary to become active participants in their student’s education. 


We invite you to register for one or more of the IPEP Parent Workshops.

Title

Date/ Time/ Location

Registration Link

IUSD Scoreback Night

Join us for a webinar where you will learn about PSAT and PreACT scores and what they mean, scholarships associated with PSAT, and test option policies.

January 8th at 7:00PM

Zoom

Join Us!

African American/Black Community Meeting

This meeting will be hosted on zoom with an open-topic discussion. Zoom Meeting ID: 862 3083 7764 and Passcode: Lh6Nz1

January 9th at 5:00PM

Zoom

No registration required.

IUSD College Financial Aid Workshop

This workshop is an excellent opportunity to better understand financial aid options for college. This workshop is geared towards High School Seniors and their families.

January 10th at 6:00PM

Zoom

Join Us!

Vape and Tobacco Parent Workshop

This workshop is for parents who want to stay informed on how vaping and tobacco can impact the body during adolescence. We will cover the evolution from cigarette to vape, how tobacco impacts health, signs of use, and resources for support.

January 11th at 9:00AM

IUSD Learning Center Room 2

(3387 Barranca Pkwy)

Join Us!

Coffee and Connections

Please join IUSD in partnership with the Irvine Special Education Community Advisory Committee (CAC) and Officer Mat Aragon from the Irvine Police Department (IPD) for a presentation comprehensively reviewing the Return Home Registry process. More information can be found at the registration link.

January 18th at 9:00 AM

IUSD Learning Center, Room 6

3387 Barranca Parkway

Join Us!

Spanish Community Resource

Vea y escuche este vídeo sobre el programa de matemáticas del distrito. Después, si tiene preguntas, hágalas en el formulario de Preguntas

January 19th

Video

Join Us!

African American/Black Community Meeting

This meeting will be held in person. We will discuss LCAP and Parent Rights and Responsibilities.

January 23rd at 5:00PM

Parent Center

(155 Visions building 2)

No registration required.

Japanese Community Meeting

小学4年生から6年生までを対象とする上級学習者向けプログラム、GATEとAPAASについてお話します。

January 25th at 10:30AM

Parent Center

(155 Visions building 2)

Join Us!

Farsi Community Meeting

 والدین گرامی از شما دعوت می کنیم در سومین کارگاه والدین به ما بپیوندید! موضوع این کارگاه  مسیرهای ریاضی(Math Pathways) موجود برای دانش آموزان می باشد.  این جلسه بصورت حضوری در مرکز والدین  به زبان فارسی برگزار خواهد شد.

January 29th at 10:00AM

Parent Center

(155 Visions building 2)

Join Us!

If you have any questions please contact Kim Bates, Coordinator or Family Outreach and Student Engagement, at kimbates@iusd.org or (949)936-5283.

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