Lunch

We are examining new lunch vendors for the 2009-2010 year. I have met with one which I believe can provide our children a healthy lunch alternative with the ease of use many parents have requested.

With lunch costs going up every year, this particular vendor's hot lunch program is a constant $4.45 per lunch. This is about the cost of a fast food child's meal. Students can choose what they want to eat every day from a menu of 12 items. The meals also come with fruit and milk.

Here is the link to their website.

If you have any comments, please let me know in the next 2 weeks. I will be signing contracts for next year's food service in April.

Student Newspaper - February 25th & Camera Day Success

Here is a link to the most recent student produced newspaper! Good job guys!

http://www.palmviewchristian.org/pdf0809/PalmViewTimes/090225%20Newspaper.pdf

By the way, camera days have been a great success!

CAMERA DAY!!! SMILE! - Tuesday, Feb 24th

Tuesday is Camera Day! What's camera day, you ask? It's the one day that all students can bring their cameras and take pictures at designated times of students and staff. We will then download all pictures (or collect cd roms) and use them for the yearbook.

If all goes well, this is the first of 3 camera days this spring! So, bring a camera, smile, and say

CHEEEEEEESEE!

Basketball Schedule Has Arrived

At 10:52 AM today we received the Basketball schedule --- First game TONIGHT! at 4:30 PM at Montebello.

Here is the schedule for the COED team --

Feb 18 - PV vs Norwalk 4:30
Feb 25- Trinity vs PV - 4:00 (note time difference)
Feb 26 - Montebello vs PV - 4:00 - (note time difference)
Mar 2 - Trinity vs PV - 3:45
Mar 4 - PV vs Norwalk - 4:30
Mar 9 - Montebello vs PV - 3:45
Mar 11 - Trinity vs PV - 3:45
Mar 16 - PV vs Norwalk - 4:30
Mar 18 - Montebellos vs PV - 3:30

Playoffs Monday March 23rd & March 25th.

Yearbook Corporate Sponsor Form

Do you frequent a restaurant? Know a reputable automotive repair shop? Have a favorite boutique store?

Ask them to advertise in our yearbook while supporting the school! Download a Corporate Sponsor Form and pass it out. Rates are as low as $25 for a business card -- and every dime helps the PTF and your student!

Corporate Sponsor Form

Recession Buster! Take the 3600 Challenge!

·9.75% Sales Tax? Not here! Tuition is sales tax free! TAKE THE 3600 CHALLENGE!

·Do you want a Price Rollback to 2006-07 Tuition Rates? TAKE THE 3600 CHALLENGE!

·Do you want a quality affordable Christian education? TAKE THE 3600 CHALLENGE!

What is the 3600 Challenge?
If 110 students are registered by June 1st, we will lower tuition for every student to $3,600 per child. That’s only $300 per month on a 12 month plan.

How can I help?
Spread the word! Invite friends, neighbors, family members, co workers, and soccer team members to the most unique Christian education experience in the Whittier Pico / Rivera area. Visit Open House – February 24th or March 24th, or schedule a tour!

Do you have flyer’s I can pass out?

Yes!
· Bring a poster to work!
· Hand out Flyers in Church
· Give out cards to your little league team

BE A BUSTER!

Valentines Week Letter Update

Don’t forget! Free dress (red, pink, white & hearts, etc) for Valentines Day tomorrow!

Congratulations to JBQ! In case you hadn’t heard, our JBQ team headed North to Hanford, CA on Saturday and took 3rd place! This was our highest finish ever! Julia Garcia also took 3rd highest individual honors! Good job everybody! Even if you were not able to make this long road trip, but still practiced with everybody, you are part of the team and share the rewards! Mark you calendars for the last JBQ tournament for this year on March 14th!

RAPID RE-REGISTRATION
As many of you have heard, we have made a guarantee that there will not be combination classes in grades K-4 next year. Each class will be 1 room / 1 teacher. The 5-8 grades will continue with subject specialists and rotating class schedules. We also have a commitment to a full 180 days of pupil instruction (not 175 as many local Christian schools have).

SHOW YOUR PTF SOME LOOOVVE!!!
That’s rights, this is PTF month. If you haven’t ordered a yearbook or joined the PTF, it’s not too late! A simple contribution of $20 makes your entire family a member. Over the years these monies have purchased class room and playground equipment, paid for field trip buses, built the float, helped out the school play, and supported other events in countless ways. Please join today!

The PTF has also put together some great deals on school clothing – sweat shirts, sweat pants and gym cinch bags. SHOW YOUR SCHOOL PRIDE! Order today – Uniform approved!

REMINDER- CAMPUS CLOSED ON MONDAY!

THE LAST WORD
Why Palm View? I’m asked that question quite often, both from new parents and occasionally returning parents as they debate whether the financial sacrifice of tuition is worth it. Quite simply, our faculty set us apart from any other school – more experience, more formal training, and a caring commitment to true integrated, multi cultural Christian Education on the cutting edge.

Click here to download pdf version

PTF Minutes

In case you haven't been able to make the PTF meetings, catch up with the minutes! Go to the PTF page or read the latest here!

Order Palm View logoed sweat shirts/pants and bags!

Yes, it's time to stay warm!

Show off your school pride!

Use the order form to pick your size of Palm View logoed sweat shirts and sweat pants.

Purchase cinch bags for only $5 -- good for soccer cleats, gym clothes, and past due homework!

Turn in your order form to the office along with checks made payable to the PTF!

GO PALM VIEW!

Lion King Auditions - Feb 12 - 3 PM

Yes, that's right. It's time to audition for the Lion King. With 13 major parts, any student from 3rd to 8th grade is welcome to audition. Try-outs will take place in the Kidzone Room beginning at 3 PM on this Thursday, February 12th

From the Desk of Mr. Miller - 4 February 2009

Wow! What a couple weeks! First, Jonathon Padilla places 6th out of all 1200 students represented by the schools that participated at the Spelling Bee. Then the Kindergartners had fun at the Discover Center! Finally, 34 students joined the Mad Science Monday Matinee Program. Great Job, Palm View!

Don’t forget to get an updated calendar – there are so many events coming in the next few months. The Fall is already starting to take shape too. Early registration begins today and will continue through March. Please complete the Rapid Registration Form and turn it into the office!

Pre-School & Kindergarten Cap & Gown Yearbook pictures in 2 days!
That’s right! We are taking pictures first thing Friday morning (Feb 6th) of your students in their caps & gowns. While graduation is still 4 months away, the time is coming up quickly! Dress them up nice!

PTF NEWS
The next PTF meeting is Tuesday, February 10th! This meeting will be held at Shakeys in conjunction with a celebration of our Volleyball Team. I could not be prouder of the teams hard work and determination this year!

Lion King Alert
That’s right - the show is in only 3 months! Every student can participate if they choose! Auditions for the 13 major speaking characters will be held on Thursday, February 12th from 3 PM to 6 PM. The auditions for these parts will be limited to 3rd – 8th graders, as there are 63 pages of script to memorize.

REMINDER- CAMPUS CLOSED ON MONDAY!

Coming Soon! – a new policy on cell phones, text messaging, IPODS, laptops and other student electronic devices. Please speak with your students on the responsible use of technology!

THE LAST WORD
Finally, as some of you have heard, Linda Gonzalez’ sister Lupe passed away on Sunday. Please keep Linda, Rudy and her family in prayer.