Weekly Newsletter #33 - May 8, 2024

President's Corner

Your steadfast support during our Scholastic Spring Book Fair has been invaluable. As we approach the final stretch of this event, your continued involvement remains vital. Your participation not only enriches the experience for our students but also allows our co-chairs to fully immerse themselves in the Open House. Please take a moment to sign up to help here: Book Fair

As we gear up for the end of the school year, we want to ensure our 6th-grade parents are prepared for the upcoming promotion ceremony. Remember to purchase yard signs and leis to celebrate this milestone. Be sure to complete your purchases by May 15th. Additionally, schedule your photo shoot with Jennifer Ramos to capture these cherished moments forever.

Your unwavering support and generosity are the driving forces behind our school community's success. Let's continue to make the last events unforgettable experiences for everyone!

Spring Book Fair

BOOK FAIR OPENS: Monday May 6 - Thursday May 9. Students may shop only at the book fair during recess, lunch, and after school. Please SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER!

OPEN HOUSE: Thursday, May 9. The Book Fair will open to students and family during the Open House from 6:30pm - 7:30pm.

TASAW

Thursday, May 9: Appetizers Around the World. Parents are invited to contribute hors d'oeuvres from different cultures to celebrate the diversity of our school community and show appreciation for our multicultural environment. Click here to sign up

Friday, May 10: Sweet Success. Students can pamper their teachers with gifts chosen from their favorite things list. PTA will provide a variety of desserts to sweeten the celebration of our teachers' hard work and dedication.

It's time to celebrate your 6th-grade promotion in style

Make your 6th-grade celebration even more special with our new products! We have colorful ribbon leis and beautiful orchid leis to add some fun and style to your day. Capture your memories with a quick photo session by a professional photographer. And don't forget to mark the occasion with a newly designed yard sign. Working together with local vendors, the PTA is making sure your promotion is amazing. Can't decide? Come check out the ribbon leis and the yard sign in person at the Open House.

For more information, email: 6thgradepromo@alderwoodpta.com

To get these cool products, go to the PTA Promotion Store or use the form below:

Orchid Leis

Ribbon Leis

Yard Sign

Order by Wednesday, May 15

Jamba Juice Reminder

We have only 1 more Jamba Juice visits (5/17) scheduled before summer break. Make sure to use up all of the Jamba Juice blue tickets before the end of the school year. If you run out, you can pay with cash. The blue tickets will only be valid for 2023-2024 school year. Thank you for your understanding.

Thank you to all of our families who participated in Alderwood's Silent Auction during the Spring Carnival! Our families bid on over 100 special items and one-of-a-kind experiences -- from summer camps to amusement park tickets and from making morning announcements to being Librarian for a Day. Thanks to your support, we raised a grand total of more than $12,000.

Volunteer Spotlight

Mona Kilani

For the past 7 years, I have dedicated my life to being a devoted mother to my 2 little angels. Balancing the challenges of motherhood finding time for working out and my passion for cooking. I have found fulfilment in being there for my loved one at all times and milestones…and being part of the PTA is important for me to be more present and help out as much as I can! Motherhood has been my passion and greatest accomplishment, and I have no regrets about the choices I have made.

Tabitha Chieh-Hsu

I love being a part of the Alderwood community! I was Room Parent for my daughter’s class last year, and decided to volunteer again for Room Parent for my son’s class this school year. From getting to know the teachers and fellow parents to spending more time in the classroom with the kids, I find it all very rewarding.

Richard House

Hello! My name is Richard House and this is our first year at Alderwood. We moved to Quail Hill last summer after spending 7 years in Japan. Our two boys, Ryan (6th) and Kaiyo (4th), are really enjoying Alderwood. I volunteered at Run Club to help spread fun and joy to the kids while they exercised. When you're having fun, it feels less like work. I am thankful for all the bright, smiling faces I got to meet and work with this year. It was a pleasure working with the kids. We had a lot of fun and I hope we can continue that into the future! Let's go Owls!!!

Upcoming Meetings & Events

Wednesday, May 8

Spring Book Fair

Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week

Thursday, May 9

Spring Book Fair

Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week

Open House

Friday, May 10

Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week

Tuesday, May 14

8:30a Executive Board Meeting

Friday, May 17

Jamba Juice After School

Irvine Parent Education Program (IPEP) May 2024 Workshops Invitation

Title

Date/ Time/ Location

Registration Link

Prevention: It Starts With You

Join us for an alcohol and drug use prevention workshop for parents and caregivers. Get up-to-date information and strategies to guide your children toward healthy choices!

Registration for this event is required as space is limited.

Wednesday, May 8th

9:00AM

IUSD Learning Center, Room 6

(3387 Barranca Pkwy)

Join Us!

Spanish Community Resource

Topic: El aprendizaje socioemocional

Monday, May 13th

Virtual Resource

Join Us!

African American/Black Community Meeting

This meeting will be hosted on zoom. This meeting’s topic will be representation. Zoom Meeting ID: 862 3083 7764 and Passcode: Lh6Nz1

Tuesday, May 14th

5:00PM

Zoom

No registration required.

Special Education Coffee and Connections

Please join IUSD in partnership with the Irvine Special Education Community Advisory Committee for a presentation highlighting mental health and social emotional supports in IUSD. Additionally, livestream information is available at the Registration Link.

Thursday, May 23rd

9:30AM

IUSD Learning Center, Room 6

(3387 Barranca Pkwy)

Join Us!

African American/Black Community Meeting

This meeting will be hosted on zoom. This meeting’s topic will be hate speech at school. Zoom Meeting ID: 862 3083 7764 and Passcode: Lh6Nz1

Tuesday, May 28th

5:00PM

Zoom

No registration required.

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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Become an Alderwood PTA Sponsor

Did you know that Alderwood PTA offers local businesses sponsorship opportunities at various levels? Sponsors make a major impact on our community through their support of PTA programs -- and they can qualify for benefits such as having a logo showcased on the school marquee and website, or hosting a booth at popular schoolwide PTA events. Plus, the sponsorship is tax-deductible!

Alderwood PTA offers a special discount to Alderwood parents for the entry-level Bronze Partnership -- a $250 sponsorship for just $100!

Visit {alderwoodpta.com/sponsor} to learn more and become a sponsor, or email sponsorship@alderwoodpta.com if you know a local business that might be interested.

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