Kellan Lutz, Twilight, and Chapel

I've got to admit, I'm not a huge fan of the hit movie series Twilight.  I guess I'm part of the 3% of people who don't know what it is.  But if you are one of those middle schoolers who love this series, than you'll enjoy this interview with Kellan Lutz.  At the end of the interview he talks about Royal Family Kids Camp as the charity that he is involved with.

For the months of January, February, and March, our chapel offerings will be going to Royal Family Kid's Camp.  RFKC, founded right here in Southern California, is now led by Glenn and Robin Garvin.  Robin also leads the winter kids camp on Feb 13-15th up at Pinecrest for 3rd - 6th graders.  Robin & Friends will be here for a special chapel focusing on RFKC on Friday, March 12th.

Are you ready for 22?

Are you Ready for Twenty - Two?

This Sunday, November 22 at 10:45 AM

Bring a Friend!

All Church & School Dinner Buffet Lunch (Mexican) immediately after service

Free Throw Contest

Jumper for the Kids

See you there!

A Note from Ms. Gaskin

I hope that everyone at school is well. I wanted to thank you and the staff for your prayers -- they have been greatly appreciated. Thankfully, I am no longer sick and we have a new place to live. We're not finished unpacking yet and are still readjusting to life in Toronto.

So much has changed! I hardly recognize places and have forgotten alot of street names. It has been a blessing to be close to family and God has sent and orchestrated so many people to help us as we get risituated- He's truly amazing!

God has been good though- even though it initially snowed during the first week of November, we have had an uncharacteristically mild weathered November. I'm hoping that most of the winter will be like this, but I'm going to have to be prepared if the weather suddenly changes.

I hope everything is going well at school and please say hello to the staff and students for me. I think of the kids often.

Also I hope that you have a Happy Thanksgiving as well next week.

God bless,

Sarah Gaskin

Senior Luncheon

On behalf of the Golden Generation, thanks to all of the Kindergarten and 2nd graders who sang their songs for the Senior Thanksgiving Luncheon on Wednesday.

If you (or grandpa or grandma) would like to join us for the next one, please mark your calendars for Wednesday, December 16th.  For more information, just ask Mr. or Mrs. Santos.

Evening of Music Dec-8

Come join a lot of your Palm View Friends at the annual Youth Music Outreach Christmas Concert!


Band Members -- There is no practice at Palm View during the week of Thanksgiving, but you can go to a special practice held at La Pluma Elementary School near BIOLA  -- 14420 La Pluma Drive, La Mirada

When:  Monday, November 23rd, 2:30 PM

Chapel - From Coach Jer

For Middle School Parents (5th - 8th)

If your student hasn't shared with you yet, we had a powerful chapel service this morning. Our theme this month is COOPERATION.  Our conversation this morning centered around this idea and how we might be a part of God's work in the world.

Our medium for this discussion was a film called Invisible Children. If you haven't heard of it, it's a moving story of actual events that are happening in Uganda/Sudan. Many many men and women are suffering from the constant war but children especially are being hurt as a result of what happening.

This movie is an honest look at the world - what people are going through, feeling, and experiencing, etc. In this way, the movie is raw and sometimes graphic, although appropriate. The movie has amazing potential to open the eyes of our youth to the world around them - across the world and across the room.


I would encourage further processing and discussion. As a class we've had conversations and times of prayer already but there may be and probably is more on your children's hearts related to this issue. Ultimately, we centered upon the hope of cooperating with God's work especially as it relates to the relieving of suffering and pain in the world. We earnestly prayed for hope, peace, and restoration of all the brokeness. We also talked about being with people amidst their pain when we are unable to rescue them.

A question we have wrestled with before this chapel but didn't touch on this morning was the problem of pain. The reality of both a Sovereign God and immense pain in the world is worth our processing, attention, wrestling and questions.

God bless you and your families as we walk together during this season and time. May God give you rich conversation and beautiful connection.

With Him,

Coach Jer

Final Flag Football Game -- R U Ready Dads?

We've decided to end the flag football season with one final game.

Tuesday, December 1st at 3:30 PM, we will be having the OLD MAN vs PVCS game.  Yes, that's right.  All you dads, uncles, grandpas of kids on the team, pull out your old jersey's and cleats.  It's time to show 'em youngsters we still got it, just like back in the day.

We'll end the evening with a fun time of pizza back at the school.

See you then!

Thanksgiving Time

download pdf file here  18 November 2009

Dear Parents, Teachers & Friends:

Can you believe Thanksgiving is almost here? The Thanksgiving Feast is this Friday! All parent’ helpers, please come at 10:00 AM. The Festivities start at 11:45 on November 20th. School will be dismissed at the end of lunch. Remember, each class has been assigned an item to bring. I’m told that the entertainment might include a guest appearance by Hannah MonChicken and the Foster Farm Boys. You do not want to miss this!

Parents – We need your help!

On Tuesday, December 15th from 11:30 – 12:45 we will be having the all teacher/all staff Christmas party. I am asking for about 4 or 5 parent volunteers who can help us with lunch and recess duty that day so all my paid staff can enjoy their party. If you can help, please contact the office. Thank you! We appreciate your support!

Breakfast with Santa – Saturday, December 5th.

This 4th annual pancake breakfast and boutique has become an annual highlight. If you know a vendor, please have them complete a registration form available from the website.

Christmas Float – Parade – December 12th

We’ve got the basic ideas, and now construction starts. The trailer has already been parked in the school yard. Every Saturday from 10 AM to Noon we will be working on the float. Come join us and help out!

“22”

If you don’t attend a church on a regular basis, come by on our special November 22 day. Bouncers, Food, and Free-Throw Contest, all starting at 10:45 on Sunday, November 22nd. We hope to see you there.

Remember – NO SCHOOL November 23 – 27.

Preschool and Extended Care Open Mon, Tues, Wed – CLOSED Thurs / FRI

Next PTF Meeting is during Thanksgiving Break! Please join us!

– Tuesday, November 24th, 6:30 PM in the Library.

Mark your calendar!

On Sunday, December 27th, (during Christmas break), I will be speaking at the 10:45 AM service. This will be a kid & student focused day. I will be asking for everyone who can, to attend, as we plan for our students to sing several songs before the church congregation that day. I am also told that Hanna MonChicken will be bringing her friend, MonGyver Chicken. All preschoolers – 8th grade are invited to take part in this special day.

Have a great Thanksgiving Break!

ACSI Benefit - Microsoft

ACSI -- founded in Whittier in 1978 is now the largest international accrediting agency for Christian schools, with over 27,000 schools.  Because of their size, Microsoft has struck a deal with all ACSI member schools, parents, students, and families.

The newest ACSI member benefit that is part of the Microsoft Education Alliance Agreement expands to the students, parents and staff of your school.

 

A new promotion is being extended that includes the new Windows 7 release and Office Enterprise.

 

• Windows 7 Upgrade $95.00 ($199.99 Retail)
• Office Enterprise 2007 $95.00 ($499.99 Retail)
• Windows 7 Office Bundle $150.00 ($699.99 Retail)
• OFFERS EXPIRE DECEMBER 30, 2009

Beyond this request there are no additional requirements for your school. All ordering is done by your parents and staff at: http://www.softmart.com/profile/login_register.asp?eppid=44

5% of all sales are donated back to help support the ACSI member schools and Christian Education Nationwide.

 

Chapel - Invisible Children

Today, we had split chapels!  The PK - 4th met with Mr. Miller in the Kidzone Room.  Ask your child why we had a house in there!

The 5th - 8th graders met with Coach Jeremy in the sanctuary, with Pastor Tom and Pastor Charlie leading worship.  The group watched and discussed a short movie called Invisible Children.  This movie looks at what a typical middle schooler's life looks like in war torn Uganda.

While the movie has much less graphic violence than the majority of video games and movies the students talk about on a regular basis, the difference is that this is based in reality.  Undoubtedly, your student may ask you some questions.  We believe that you as a parent are the best ones to answer these questions.

As this week of Thanksgiving approaches, we must remember to give thanks that we are blessed to live in the United States.  It is then also our responsibility to pray for those around the world who are not as fortunate as us.

To find out more about the Invisible Children Project, you may view this website.

To learn more about Social Justice issues that affect us globally, I would also recommend the PCPJ Project, led by Dr. Paul Alexander, Professor of Theology and Ethics at Azusa Pacific University and his latest book, Peace to War: Shifting Allegiances in the Assemblies of God.

And finally, Pastor Charlie is continuing to collect pringles cans of change to help stop human trafficking.  For more information about what you can do, visit Project Rescue. 

Have a Happy Thanksgiving.

Football Game Cancelled

Congratulations to a great Football season this year.  Coach Jeremy and all the parents who helped deserve a great big Hurrah!. 

The league officials have determined that last Friday's game ended in a tie.  Since we had previously lost to Norwalk, the league has advanced Norwalk to the final championship game.  There will be no more football games this year.

While I am disapointed in their decision, I am extremely proud of all of you.  Thanks for a great season.

Online Support for your Student

As a reminder, most of the current curriculum also has online support and tools for students to use while at home.  The History Curriculum in use from 1st - 5th grade goes a step further and has the entire text book as well as multiple tools for students to study, including online flashcards, interactive games, and so on.

To make it convenient to remember these sites, they are now includes as Quick Web Links on the Right side of the http://www.palmviewchristian.com/ news website.

If you don't remember a particular password for a site for your student, please email me and I will be able to get one for you.

For the latest in audio news

Current Announcements

Good Evening!

This is Mr. Miller from Palm View Christian with some important updates.

First, Thank you to all the families who participated in the last several fundraisers. They have been a great success.

Just a quick reminder - a number of parents have not yet paid their current month’s tuition. Please pay by Friday 2 PM to avoid a $50 late fee.

We have a lot of important events coming up soon. Mark your calendar for next week, Friday Nov 20th, as we celebrate our annual Thanksgiving Feast. We need more parent volunteers for this event. Every class has been assigned something to bring. School will be dismissed immediately after lunch for the 1 week Thanksgiving Break. Extended Care and Preschool will remain open.

Don’t forget about the Whittier Christmas Parade. Our float workdays begin this Saturday at 10 AM here on campus. The theme this year focuses around recycling, and we want everyone to be involved.

Our PTF wants to remind you to join – The cost is only $20 for a family for the entire year.

The annual Boutique, Breakfast with Santa, complete with Pancakes and Pictures is coming up on December 5th.

Finally, good luck to our football team as they prepare to beat Norwalk Christian tonight.

Happy Birthday Deanna Dang

That's right, when one of our 8th graders has a birthday, it's a special celebration.  While technically her birthday is Friday, the 8th graders get to celebrate it tomorrow, on Thursday, by getting a special free dress day.

Remember - $$ free dress day, sponsored by the student council, is scheduled for Friday.

Happy Birthday!

Veterans Day Thank you.

Veteran's Day has become just another holiday, the import of which escapes most Americans today. 

What was so important about the 11th month, the 11th day, the 11th hour?  Why do people still wear poppies on this day?  What is important about Flander's Field?

To learn more about Veterans Day, click here.

And again,  Thank you to all of our veterans!

Weekly Letter - Veterans Day

Thank a Veteran!

While having school on Veterans Day is somewhat unusual now, it gave us an opportunity to thank our veterans and active service personnel. If you have a friend or relative currently serving in the Armed Forces, please let us know, so we can put them on our prayer wall.

We are also announcing a 10% Active Military Discount for any preschool students.

CHAPEL THEME
This month’s chapel theme is Cooperation. If you haven’t heard about Hannah MonChicken yet, ask your student! Our offerings will go to First Day Whittier through December.

Congratulations to Hailey Gonzales for being the Innesbrook Top Seller and to the Pre-school for selling the most items.  -- They win a Preschool Pizza Party -- Wed, November 18th!


Thanksgiving Feast

Lots of events are quickly coming up as the holidays approach. Don’t forget the Thanksgiving Feast! All PK-8th students and teachers will be served lunch by our PTF at 11:45 on November 20th. School will be dismissed at the end of lunch. Look for the sign up sheet on what your class has been asked to bring.

Breakfast with Santa – Saturday, December 5th.

This 4th annual pancake breakfast and boutique has become an annual highlight. If you know a vendor, please have them complete a registration form and read the rules (available from the website)

Christmas Float – Parade – December 12th

We’ve got the basic ideas, and now construction starts. The trailer has already been parked in the school yard. Every Saturday from 10 AM to Noon we will be working on the float. Come join us and help out!


“22”

If you don’t attend a church on a regular basis, come by on our special November 22 day. Bouncers, Food, and Free-Throw Contest, all starting at 10:45 on Sunday, November 22nd.

Remember – NO SCHOOL November 23 – 27.
Preschool and Extended Care Open Mon, Tues, Wed – CLOSED Thurs / FRI


Next PTF Meeting – Tuesday, November 24th, 6:30 PM in the Library.

Breakfast with Santa Boutique

The Christmas Boutique is coming up quickly.  Mark your calendar for December 5th.  This year, the breakfast will include the Boutique, a raffle, and a silent auction.

If you know of any vendors who would like to sell holiday items at our Boutique, please let us know.  All they have to do is complete the attached paperwork and return it to the PTF.

Boutique Registration Form

Boutique Rules

Thanksgiving Feast

Thanksgiving Feast – Friday, Nov 20th

 

Are you ready for Thanksgiving? Celebrate our 25th Annual Thanksgiving Feast. All PK – 8th graders and teachers are served a full Thanksgiving Dinner by the PTF. The Feast begins at 11:45. Students are encouraged to dress in an appropriate Thanksgiving costume. After lunch, school will be dismissed for the Thanksgiving Holidays.

 

We need as many adult servers as possible. Come volunteer! Set-up starts at 10 AM on Friday in the Fellowship Hall.

 

WHAT DO I BRING?

 

Every grade level has been assigned several items to bring.

• Preschool – One pie, either Apple or Pumpkin
• Kindergarten – One medium or large jar of premade turkey gravy
• First – One large can of whip cream
• Second – One large (15 oz) box instant mashed potatoes (just add water)
• Third/Fourth – One jumbo can corn (96 oz / #10 can)
• Fifth – Sturdy Chinette / Dixie paper plates and pack of napkins
• Sixth – Small tubs margarine / butter (16 oz)
•  Seventh – packages of cups (8 oz)
• Eighth– packages of forks and small desert plates)
• Mr. Miller -- cranberries

 Thank you to the parents who are cooking the turkeys and providing the rolls!

 

 When Should I Bring the Food?

 

You may bring the food items beginning on Wednesday of next week! Thank you!

 

 

 

Welcome Ms. Garcia

Dear Middle School Parents,


I would like to take the opportunity to introduce myself. My name is Brandi Garcia and I am honored to be your child’s Middle school teacher. I will be taking Mrs. Gaskin’s position as the middle school teacher. This is my fifth year of teaching but first year at Palm View Christian School and I am so excited to be here. I was previously a substitute teacher for the Little Lake School District in Santa Fe Springs.

The next few weeks will be an adjustment for both your child and me as we establish rules, consequences and assignments. I am looking forward to working with you and your child in reaching his or her full potential. We will h aver many wonderful experiences and opportunities to learn and grow in the days ahead.

I believe that communication is the key to a great parent – teacher relationship. I encourage you to contact me if you have any questions or concerns at any time. You can send me a note, email me at Brandigarcia@yahoo.com or you can call me at 213-453-6786. I will also do my part by sending out an occasional newsletter to update you on what we have been doing in class as well as things that are up coming. For individual concerns, I will contact you by phone, send a note home, or email you (if an email address is provided).

Please feel free to participate in your child’s learning experience as much as you are able. Helping hands are always welcomed. Whether it is reading a story to the class, fundraisers, or class parties, or any other participation, will enrich our classroom experiences.

I am looking forward to a wonderful and exciting year with you and your child!

Sincerely,

Brandi Garcia

Float Theme!

After a 2 hour meeting a Marie Callendar's this past Saturday, we have decided what the float will be!

Palm View is Going Green and showing Committment to Cleaning the Community!

Our float will consist of a school scene, complete with Christmas Tree and Chalkboard, with new trash cans sitting at desks and learning what it means to recycle.  Students not on the float will be either additional recycle cans or workers picking up trash in orange vests.

Pre-schoolers and Kindergartners who wish to take their wagons and make trash trucks, street sweepers, etc, are encouraged to do so, so they don't have to walk.

There will be two bell ringing groups this year dressed as sanitation engineers.

The goal is to make as much of the float as possible with recycled materials, so

WE NEED THE FOLLOWING ITEMS

• Clean aluminum cans and bottles
• Cardboard/ Plastic Egg Crates
• Cardboard boxes

Got Bling?

Got extra bling and want some dough for Christmas?

Listen for details!

Football Championship Games Set

Playoff Game
Thursday, November 12th - 4:30 PM
Palm View vs Norwalk

Championship Game
Tuesday, November 17th - 4:30 PM
Trinity vs winner of Palm View/Norwalk

Preschool Announcement

As many of you know, we had reassigned Mrs. Johnson to the preschool division from the elementary division last week. During this past week she has been performing administrative and other duties at my request. Mrs. Johnson has been part of our preschool transition team since the summer as we’ve created a new learning environment. Many of you may remember her from the Open House held in August. Mrs. Johnson brings considerable experience in the education field. She is completing a master’s degree and is a licensed pre-school director. She has worked alongside Mrs. Sifuentes for several years.


Ms. Stella Bazaure has been a faithful employee of Palm View for many years. She has opted to accept a severance package instead of taking a reassignment which we offered, while we await the growth of the preschool. We wish her well in her future endeavors.

Ms. Stella will be opening the preschool next Monday and Tuesday in order to say goodbye to many of the parents she has grown to know over the years. I encourage parents of students she has formerly taught to drop her a note. On Tuesday, the staff will be having a farewell luncheon for her.

Attn 5th Graders! - Lunch!

5th Graders have a new lunch time!  Beginning Monday, 5th graders will eat lunch at 11:40 and then have recess at Noon.  They will be eating with the rest of the K-4th graders.  The 6th - 8th graders will have their recess and then lunch at the normal scheduled times.

Marie Callendar Float Meeting 10 AM

Don't forget about the Marie Callendar Float Meeting Saturday, November 7th  from 10 AM to 12 Noon at the PIH location.  Join us for brunch and 20% of all sales will benefit the school.  Come back anytime during the day, to pre-order Thanksgiving dinner or to eat, and all 20% of proceeds will help the school.

See  you there!

Media Impact on Middle Schoolers

As teachers, we often hear students complain that an hour or two of homework each night is too much.  Yet we find it amazing that most students have spent multiple hours watching tv, playing video games, texting, and internet surfing. 

What kind of impact does this have on our children's self esteem, world view, and future careers?

On Monday, November 16th, we have invited CJ Hiltz to give a special presentation to our 5th - 8th graders.  Parents are welcome to attend this 1 PM talk on the impact of media in our lives.

For more information, visit MediaTalk and watch the video.

download pdf here

Whittier Christmas Parade Float
Time to start working on the float! The past three years we’ve placed, taking the Grand Prize last year! All students are asked to draw what they think our float should look like. The winners of the float design contest will be guaranteed a spot of the float. Construction and design start on Saturday, Nov 14th. Please turn in all ideas by Tuesday, November 11th.

Parent Teacher Conference Week – November 9 – 13
Parent teacher conferences will be held all next week. Every day will be a minimum day with early dismissal at 2 PM. You may also make individual appointments with teachers.

Veterans Day – November 11th.
Yes, we do have school on Veterans Day this year. We will be honoring the parents and grandparents of our students who are veterans at a special chapel next week. If you are a veteran, please attend!

• November 7 Marie Callendar Fundraising All Day
• November 10 PTF Meeting 6:30 PM
• November 11 Veterans Day – YES WE DO HAVE SCHOOL!
• November 20 Thanksgiving Feast
• December 5 Breakfast with Santa
• December 12 Whittier Christmas Parade

SCHEDULE CHANGE
After evaluating the many things we do during the Holiday Season, we have decided to change the time of our annual Christmas program from Tuesday evening, December 15th to Friday afternoon, December 18th at 2 PM.


CHARACTER TRAIT - NOVEMBER
This month’s theme is COOPERATION – Working together to do more than you can do alone. We will continue cooperating and collecting small items for First Day Whittier during chapel up until Thanksgiving.

NEW CELL PHONE POLICY EXPECTED FRIDAY
A new cell phone policy will soon be going into effect. By Friday, we should have a waiver form that we will be asking every parent to complete who desire their student to carry a cell phone at school. The students have already been informed of the policy and have been given time to ask questions.

STUDENT COUNCIL
…will be selling Nachos and other snacks at lunch and again after school as a fundraiser on Thursday and Friday. Don’t Forget – Friday is Dollar Free Dress Day too!

With Cooperation,

Teacher Conference Week

Most of you should have received progress reports by now.  If you haven't please let us know.

Parent - Teacher Conference Week is next week, November 9 - 13.  Every day is early dismissal at 2 PM.  Teachers will be available for conferences during that week.  Remember, you may always schedule a time to meet with teachers too. 

You may also log in and see your students grade on Headmaster Online.  The site number, if asked, is 111641.  If you need your log in code and password, just email me and I will send it to you!

SMILE -- It's Picture Day (Retake)

That's right.  Don't forget to wear your chapel uniform for picture day and combined chapel.  Our new theme is COOPERATION and we want you to cooperate for picture day!

Remember, this is retakes and makeups only, so its not everybody.  If you want a retake, you must bring back your old pictures, or you will be charged again.  Picture forms are available in the office.

Let's cooperate!

Progress Reports Released

Progress reports have been sent home today in sealed envelopes.

Grades are also now posted in HeadMaster Online

If you would like to have your code and password emailed to you, please email me.

If you would like to discuss the grades with any teachers, please feel free to contact them and set up an individual conference.

Marie Callendar Fundraiser - Saturday Nov 7

Don't forget the all day Marie Callendar Fundraiser this Saturday.  Join us in the evening to watch USC.

PIH location on Lambert and Washington Blvd. 

Progress Reports

Progress Reports will be send home on Tuesday afternoon.  All Grades will uploaded into Headmaster Online in the afternoon.

Football Update

Game on Tuesday vs Norwalk Christian - 4:30

Practice on Wednesday

Game on Thursday vs Trinity - 4:30

Championship Playoffs start next week.