Proctor Terrace PTA Update

PTA Update - October/November 2022

TigerFest - October 29 - THIS SATURDAY

Wear your Costume, Dress your Best, it's almost time for TigerFest!
Saturday, October 29 2-4pm on the Proctor Terrace blacktop. Free admission, games tickets available for sale (10 for $5). Volunteers and Candy/prize donations needed! Please note, you do not need to go through the My Mentor process to volunteer for this event. Your help is needed! Click here to volunteer.

Delicious and Healthy Ways to Support Proctor

Panda Express Dine & Donate - November 2
20% of event sales will be donated. Order online or in person with flyer.
English Flyer
Spanish Flyer

Copperfield's Books (the healthy one!) - Money for Schools Fundraiser - November 4-6
Tell your friends, family and other supporters to go to any Copperfield's location on November 4th-6th and mention your school’s name at the register. 20% of their purchase will go to your school!

Johnny's Doughnuts - November 5 & 6
Mention Proctor Terrace at checkout for a portion of your sale to be donated to back to Proctor.

Toppings Frozen Yogurt - November 11 & 13
Mention Proctor Terrace at checkout for a portion of your sale to be donated to back to Proctor.

Amazon Smile (healthy in moderation?) - ALWAYS
Click here to learn how to set up Amazon Smile (it's SO easy!) Proctor will benefit from every purchase you make on Amazon!

Garden Update & Upcoming Work Day

Our monthly garden volunteer days have been making incredible progress this fall! October's work day extended to 3 mornings to construct the greenhouse purchased 2.5 years ago. We are waiting on a few pieces from the manufacturer, but there is a structure! Take a peek through the back gate. Classes have returned to the Food Garden and the Habitat Garden will also soon be incorporated in class curriculum.

Looking ahead, join us Sunday, November 6 8:30-11:30am, come when you can. We will focus on the Habitat Garden, creating the crevice garden (lizard habitat) around the Peace Pole, erecting signage to keep teachers and families up to date on Habitat Garden activities, placing a natural watering hole for hummingbirds and insects and preparing the butterfly habitat for student planting of over 80 Monarch and Native Pollinator 4” and 1 gallon plants from Xerces Society. Lots of activity, with jobs big and small!

Signup Genius with various support requests (including several truck delivery requests!!) is available here and our garden website has more details and photos on what we hope to accomplish.

Click here for work day flier.

Ruby Bridges to School Day - November 14

Six year old Ruby Bridges stepped into the history books in 1960 when she integrated William Franz Elementary School in New Orleans, becoming a national icon for the civil rights movement. Today, her story continues to inspire the next generation of leaders to end racism together, one step at a time. Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day will be recognized by the State of California on November 14th of each year. This day commemorates her historic steps and continues the movement to end racism and unify our communities. Click here to learn more.

Join other Proctor Terrace students in walking to school (or get dropped off near by and walk the rest of the way!) on November 14. There will be a limited number of Ruby Bridges swag for those who participate.

After School Enrichment

Winter options being added now, including Intro to Theater (TK-2nd, Wednesdays), Hip Hop (Grades 1-3, Monday), Art (Grades 4-6, Monday), Session 3 with Little Monsters Culinary (TK-6, Wednesdays). Classes to begin in January. Registration information will be posted on the PTA website.

Counselor Corner

Proctor Terrace Elementary School is so lucky to have two school counselors on campus and available for our kids and families as needed.

In this newsletter we will share resources that Ms. Diehl has provided.

Pathway to Income Equity
How to Use Stories to Help Kids Develop Empathy
How to Model Healthy Coping Skills

Committee/Board Members Needed

We are still looking for volunteers to help with a number of committees and board members to support our children's school and make it the best it can be! Please see below to see how you might be involved. These are just a few of our pressing needs. If there is something that you are passionate about and it's not, listed please don't hesitate to reach out!

- Treasurer (board position for the 23/24 year)
- Communications (board position for the 23/24 year)
- Yearbook
- Teacher Appreciation

Please email ptaboard@proctorterracepta.org with interest, questions, or ideas!

Important Dates
October 29 - TigerFest
November 2 - Dine & Donate - Panda Express
November 4-6 - Shop & Donate - Copperfield's Books
November 5 & 6 – Dine & Donate - Johnny's Doughnuts
November 6 – Garden Work Day
November 8 - School Site Council Meeting
November 10 - ELAC Meeting
November 11 - Veteran's Day - No School
November 12 & 13 – Dine & Donate - Toppings Frozen Yogurt
November 14 – Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day
November 15 - PTA Meeting
November 21-25 - Thanksgiving Week - No School

Click here to view or subscribe to the PTA calendar.

Get Involved with the PTA
Join staff, parents, and the community to provide students a foundation for becoming independent and self-supporting adults who will succeed in and responsibly contribute to a global community.
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Donate to the PTA.
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Are you passionate about something or have special skills that could benefit our Proctor Terrace students? We'd love to hear about it!
Email communication@proctorterracepta.org.

Helpful Links
Bell Schedule
Santa Rosa City Schools Instructional Calendar
School Breakfast and Lunch Menus
Proctor Terrace PTA website
Proctor Terrace PTA Facebook
Join the PTA
Amazon Smile

Special Announcements
Would you like to include an announcement or event in a future newsletter?

Please send an email to communication@proctorterracepta.org.