Youth Music Outreach

Congratulations for another successful semester of music to the following students:

Alison Echavarri

Megan Tutorow

Nicholas Garibay

Marissa Miller

The final end of the year performance at East Whittier Methodist Church on Saturday night was excellent.  It was exciting to see how far our beginning band students have come and what they have to look forward to as concert wind ensemble and jazz ensembles brought down the house!

While Palm View is closing, YMO has been part of the Whittier area for over 12 years.  It is the only youth music orchestra in the area.  I encourage our students to remain a part of the program as long as they can.

To find out more about YMO, please visit their website at http://www.youthmusicoutreach.com/.

Final Shakeys Pizza & Palm View Fundraiser... EVER!!!

This Tuesday!

June 1st!

3 PM - 9 PM

11530 E Washington Blvd, Whittier

One final fundraiser to help pay for costs of field day end of the year events!

Need a Yearbook!

Yearbooks prices have increased to $40, but are still available!  Don't forget to order one for your student to remember their year at Palm View!

Families-- have you ordered your personal page?  They are only $50!  Create your own page and have it included in the yearbook!

This is a great way to remember an 8th grader, a Kindergarten graduate, or the first few years of preschool.

If you have questions, just contact the school office at 562-698-2564 and we will get you started!

Last Chance to Buy a Banquet Ticket!

That's right!  The Candlewood Country Club banquet will be held on Sunday evening, June 6th at 6 PM!  Deadline to buy tickets is Friday, May 28th!

Tickets are only $20 adults, $15 children, and $5 preschoolers!  This is a formal, so dress up!  See you there!

Field Day Tomorrow!

Don't forget!  Wear Jeans and Palm View Polo shirts!

Get ready for some fun, games, bouncers, & a BBQ!

All activities will be held on the grounds of Palm View Christian School so the preschoolers can participate with us!

If you forgot to bring some food items - bring them tomorrow!

Rio Hondo & Natalie

Natalie & the Rio Hondy Symphony Violin

The entire K-8th Grade enjoyed Wendy Velasco, cellist from the Rio Hondo Symphony as she demonstrated different string instruments at Palm View.

Playing a little Haydn and some Brahms, she illustrated the difference between classical and romantic music.

Having some fun with the teachers and students, she played theme songs from current movies.  Even though the teachers had first chance to guess the movie, they still lost 5 to 1.  Thanks Coach Jer!  Otherwise we would have been blanked!

If any student still has a question regarding string instruments, please ask your parents to help you click on this link and email our guest, Wendy Velasco.

On Thursday, our adventure continues as we discover brass instruments!

Summer School!

If you are in preschool or Kindergarten, our summer program might be just right for you!

Our early education center, under the leadership of Mrs. Gloria Sifuentes is still accepting applications from new students and enrollment reservations from current students for both the Fall and the Summer.

Our summer program is already becoming filled with field trips and educational enrichment activities.

REGISTER TODAY!  Call the school office at 562-698-2564 for more information.

age restrictions apply.  Participants must be less than 6 years old.

TESTING WEEK

Parents--

This is testing week.  We have devoted each morning for classes to take the SAT-10 standardized tests.  The afternoons will be devoted to several special performances from Rio Hondo Symphony members and play practices for our "Afternoon of Shorts" next week.

Please make sure your student gets to bed early and eats breakfast.  Pack extra snacks and water.  Students who come late to school WILL NOT be admitted to the classroom once the testing session has begun.

We anticipate that most tests will be completed by Wednesday, but some classes may still test on Thursday.

On Friday, we will celebrate the end of testing with Field Day.

25th Anniversary Banquet - Candlewood Country Club

This is the last week to order tickets for the banquet at Candlewood Country Club for Sunday, June 6th at 6 PM!

We want everyone to attend, from preschool to 8th grade, parents, teachers, friends, alumni, former staff members -- Anyone that has been part of the Palm View Tradition!

Tickets are $20 Adults; $15 K - 6th grade, and $5 for current preschoolers.  8th graders are FREE.  Please be part of this time where we reflect, look forward, honor students, and celebrate Palm View!

Field Day Friday!

ATTENTION ALL PRESCHOOLERS - 8TH GRADERS!

Field Day is this Friday!  This year, it will be on our campus!  Games, Bouncers, BBQ!

All activities will start around 9 AM and will end with a lunch time BBQ and early dismissal!

Every class has been assigned something to bring--
 

What are some alumni doing??

Afte 25 years, there have been a lot of students that have graduated from Palm View!  What are some of them doing?

Here's just a sample:

Jerry Perez -- recently married and the new worship pastor at Paramount Foursquare Church.

Gina Gonzales - 2010 Intern for Holy Hands Expedition - serving inner city children through summer programs.

If you are an alum -- we want to hear what you are doing!  Send an email to mjmiller@palmviewchristian.org

Come join us for the 25th Anniversary Celebration at Candlewood Country Club - June 6th.  Tickets are only $20.

Catch The Vison! Dance

If you've enjoyed the preschoolers and younger elementary children in their dance numbers performed at the Talent Show, Christmas Concert, and the upcoming graduations, then you will want to enroll your children in the summer program!

It's not just for kids either.  Enjoy ballroom dancing, or even the Old Man Miller 55+ class!

Catch the Vision Christian Performing Arts Summer Schedule


121 S. Beach Blvd. La Habra, CA 90631 (562) 697-4438

Kids Classes

3-9 year olds:

Jazz, tap, tumbling, drama, voice, and art/crafts…These are some of the great things your student will get to participate in this summer! Don't let this be another boring summer. Bring them out to experience all the arts!

When: (3-9yr old students come 2 times a week) Tues/Thurs. June 28-July 23rd Times: 9:00am.-11:00 Cost: 150.00

HIP HOP CAMP!!!!! AGES 8- 18

You asked for it again!!! You got it!!! Join us for HIP HOP SUMMER BLAST! Learn intricate hip hop choreography, create a hip hop

video, go to a fun theme park and enjoy the movies with your CTV friends!!!! Don't miss this incredible summer experience! Special performance on Aug 13th!!!

When: Aug 2nd-13th Mon- Fri. 9:00a.m.-1:00 p.m. (theme parks and movies are after 1:00)

1 Week tuition: Aug 2-6th or Aug 9-13th

Cost: 175.00 with parks/pizza 155.00 without parks/pizza Sibling discount: take off 10.00 per child

2 Weeks tuition:

Cost: 330.00 with parks/pizza 290.00 without parks/pizza Sibling discount: take off 20.00 per child

TEEN-ADULT Classes

Mom's Morning Worship Dance/Prayer Class

What a better way to start your morning?! Come on out ladies, and learn basic steps to worship songs that will help you enter His presence in a new way! No experience needed!!!!

When: June 29th- Aug 31st **NO CLASS Aug 3, 10 (8 classes total)

Tuesday mornings 10:10-11:10 TC Cost: 65.00 (what better way to invest in yourself and God's kingdom)

Stretch class:

For those of you who are serious about dancing and don't want to lose all your skill, come out in the summertime and take stretch class! You know the saying, "If you don't use it, you lose it!" Don't lose it! Come out and STREEEEEETTTTTCCCCCCCHHHHHHHH!

(and stay for a short tech class after!) See under "Summer Tech" for pricing

Summer tech

Stay and take a short tech class after stretch. This will ensure you keep moving forward in your dance technique instead of being lazy on the couch all summer! It's only a 1/2 hour class! Improve your dance technique-get a jump start on the year!

When: Aug 2 -Aug 24th (4 classes) Tuesdays: 6:00-6:45 Stretch (35.00) CWL

Tuesdays: 6:45-7:15 Tech (20.00) CWL Discount for both classes: 45.00 for the month!!!!

Ballet Class

For the novice to the intermediate level dancer. Don't sit around all summer! Come out and take class with us!

When: Aug 5th-26th (Beginning level 12 -adult) Thursdays: 5:00-6:00p.m. cost : 40.00 TC

(Intermediate level 12-adult) Thursdays 6:00-7:00p.m. cost:40.00 CWD

Salsa Class:

Dancers!!! Have you ever wanted to learn salsa? This is your opportunity! This class is for the dancer with prior dance experience

(no salsa experience necessary). It will be a fairly fast moving class that will learn basics and move onto intermediate steps.

When: July 30- Aug 27th (no class Aug 13) Fridays 5:00-6:00p.m. WR Cost: 45.00 (4 classes)

*Discount for dancers taking stretch and tech: only 25.00!!!

Ballroom Class

Here it is!! CTV's very first ballroom class. Mom's and dad's… we know you've been waiting for this one. Join us for 3 classes and a

practice dance. This will be an exciting time to connect with your better half and have a lot of fun. No experience required!!!!

When: Fridays, Aug 6,13, 20th 6:00p.m. (Practice "dance" : Friday, Aug 27th @ 7:00-9:00p.m) TC Cost: 65.00 a couple

Senior Citizen Class Ages 55+

Here's one for you!!! Slow stretch, exercise by using dance type movements. FUN! FUN! FUN! No experience necessary.

When: Wednesday mornings: 10:00-11:00 am TC July 28th- Aug 25th ** No class Aug 11th (4 classes) Senior cost: 25.00

Thank you Preschool

Thank you to all the pre-schoolers for singing Happy Birthday to me and each one of you making a card!  Judging from the pictures,  I rank right up there with Mom & Dad, Spiderman, and Barbie!

I felt very appreciated today!

25th Anniversary Banquet!

Reserve your tickets today!

The ALL SCHOOL 25th Anniverary Banquet will be held on Sunday, June 6th at 6 PM at the Candlewood Country Club in Whittier.

Tickets are only $15 (K-6), and $20(adults 7th grade and older).  Garduating 8th graders from PVCS are free

We want everyone to come -- former students, alumni, parents, factulty, staff...  If you have been associated with Palm View Christian School -- please come and invite a friend!

Call the office today (562-698-2564) to reserve your tickets.

Tickets are limited, non-refundable, and will not be sold after Friday, May 28th)

Fred C Nelles Update

State chooses Brookfield Homes to develop Nelles site in Whittier


By Mike Sprague, Staff Writer  Posted: 05/19/2010 04:21:01 PM PDT

Shown is an aerial view of the now-closed Fred C. Nelles Youth Correctional Facility. (Photo courtesy state Department of General Services)WHITTIER - The state has chosen Brookfield Homes, a national home developer locally based in Costa Mesa, to develop the 73.8-acre now-closed Fred C. Nelles Youth Correctional Facility.



Negotiations between Brookfield and the state still must be completed before a final deal would go to the state Public Works Board for approval, said Eric Lamoureux, spokesman for the state Department of General Services.


"They were the ones who had the best offer for the property," Lamoureux said.

Neither the company nor Lamoureux were willing to provide details about the offer.

The property has been vacant since 2004, when the state closed the 113-year-old prison.

The state earlier this year had selected the development team of Lewis Operating Group of Upland and Shapell Homes of Beverly Hills to develop the property, but negotiations fell apart. Officials from the state and the developers declined to talk about what happened.

Brookfield Homes once partnered with other companies and the city to develop the Nelles site. However, the deal never went through.

"We're hopeful this time that it will end in a purchase and development of the property," said Adrian Foley, president of the Southland division of Brookfield.

The final deal is expected to include a significant downpayment with the final sums coming when the city has approved a project, Foley said.

"We've very excited," Foley said. "It's in a wonderful city and location."

Foley said he expects their proposal for the site to be some kind of mixed-use development of residential, commercial and office space.

Whittier City Council members have said they favor a development alternative calling for 45 percent residential, 35 percent commercial and 20 percent other uses, such as medical offices.

Foley said he is aware of the city's expectations and expects that formula to be used as a base to develop a plan.

Jeff Collier, director of community development, said he's happy that the process is now moving forward. "We want to see the deal consummated so we can see this site put back into productivity," Collier said.

Once Brookfield and the state reach a final deal, the city will begin working with the developer on a plan for the property.

"Once we get that plan, we can kick off the environmental impact report process," Collier said.

He said it could take about a year to 18 months from when the city gets a plan until the Planning Commission would hold hearings.

Brookfield Homes is a publicly traded company with $1 billion in assets that builds about 800 homes a year nationally.

The company also builds about 350 homes annually in the Southern California area, Foley said.

"We are building in Irvine, Anaheim, Ontario, Long Beach and Santa Clarita," he said.

mike.sprague@sgvn.com

Read more: State chooses Brookfield Homes to develop Nelles site in Whittier - Whittier Daily News http://www.whittierdailynews.com/ci_15119921#ixzz0oQfd0L9I

Open House!

Yes, you are all invited to tour my house!  For those that have not TP'd it, forked it, egged it or other things over the years  (I know who you are!), come on over.  If you know someone looking for a good house, bring them along!

Open House, this Saturday, May 22nd;  1 PM to 4 PM, near California High School in Whittier

Call Old Man Miller for more information or directions --  316-765-3145

Spirit Week!!!!

Calling All Preschoolers through 8th Grade!

Wedding Bells are in the Air...

Congratulations are in order to Mr. and Mrs. Jeremy Fowler & Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Bakar.

In just one week, on May 21st at 2 PM, all students and parents are invited to the mock wedding of Jeremy and Melissa, produced by the 5th - 8th graders.  Since the actual wedding is in July and many of us can not attend, we have decided to celebrate early.  Gifts are optional!

The next day, Charlie and Aimee will be celebrating their marriage.

Both Charlie and Jeremy have been very influential in the spiritual development of our young men and women.  We are proud of them and wish them the best in whatever lies ahead.

Calendar Change Alert!!

Mark your Calendars for some end of the year changes!!

The "Night of Short Skits" has been moved from Friday June 4th at 7 PM to  2 PM.  All students and parents are welcome to watch the short dramatic plays that the 5th - 8th graders have been working on.

Preschool Graduation Update!

The Preschool Graduation has been moved off the Kindergarten graduation date to its own new time!  The new date for the Stepping Up Ceremony will be on Friday, June 25th at 7 PM in the Sanctuary!

Pass it ON...

Recently I handed out several free books to some of our 5th and 6th grade girls who like to read.  When you are done reading them, PASS IT ON!

We want as many people to read these books as possible --- friends from church, cousins, neighbors.... just one rule.  After it's read, PASS IT ON!

For those that are on facebook or whose parents are on facebook, follow these books as they are passed around the country by going to the...

PASS IT ON FACEBOOK LINK

Write your own review!  Tell us what you liked or didn't like!

Ready for the Field Trip?

That's right!  All 1st - 4th Graders are headed to San Juan Capistrano on Thursday for a field trip. 

MAKE IT EASY!  Use a Palm View Cinch Bag to carry your lunch and water bottle.  They are available for ONLY $3 at the school office!

Pick one up right before you get on the bus!

Talent Show & Campout - This Friday! - May 14th!

Santa Fe Springs Christian School Meeting

The meeting for all interested parents who desire to attend Santa Fe Springs Christian School will be held on Thursday afternoon at 5 PM at the Santa Fe Springs location.

As you recall, an anonymous donor has offered to cover the costs of the 10% discount offered to Palm View students and their families.  For more information, you may contact Richard Brown, principal of Santa Fe Springs Christian, or Sean Landeros.

Field Day is Coming Up - May 28th!

Santa Fe Springs Christian Schools has blessed Palm View Parents

As many of you know, I am only endorsing accredited ACSI K8 schools - Whittier Christian, Santa Fe Springs Christian, and Montebello Christian are the only three schools in this region that meets those requirements.   These schools have proved their financial stability through independent auditing practices as a component of accreditation.

Richard Brown, principal of Santa Fe Springs Christian and a long time friend contacted me this afternoon.  An anonymous donor has agreed to cover the costs of a 10% discount on all current Palm View students to enroll at Santa Fe Springs for the Fall. God is good!

There will be several stipulations to this offer -- first, families accounts at Palm View must be in good standing.  Second, a minimum of ten students must choose to enroll.  Most likely, the offer will be such so that after 9 payments are made the final month installment is free.  The details of this offer will be presented at a meeting this Thursday night at the Santa Fe Springs campus just off the 605 / 5 interchange at Florence Avenue.  Please contact Sean Landeros tomorrow (Wednesday) after school for more information.

My thanks goes out to both Richard Brown of Santa Fe Springs and Mike Ely of Whittier Christian for making quality Christian education available to our Palm View families.

Whittier Christian Schools

Dear parents:

Now that Pastor Tom and the the combined school and church board have issued their final decision about the school year, I am able to announce that Whittier Christian Schools and their superintendent Mike Ely have been very gracious and helpful in our time of transition.

All 1st - 7th grade parents who wish to enroll at Whittier Christian are eligible for a special offer which ends on May 30th.  Up to a $800 discount will be given per child.  All parents who still believe this is unaffordable for them can also apply for financial aid.  It is my belief that a quality affordable education can still be made available to our families.

Whittier Christian is the only ACSI accredited K8 school remaining in Whittier and is the closest to sharing my personnel core values and direction of Christian education.  As part of ACSI accreditation, financial records are regularly reviewed for continued viability and sustainability.  A school improvement plan is also in place.  For those of you interested in learning more about them and the special offer they are making only for current Palm View students, you may do one of three things:

1) Visit the Jr. High Open house tonight (May 7th at 7 PM).
2) Join me in visiting the special Palm View only open house on Monday, May 10th at 7 PM.  This open house will be geared to questions that our Palm View family will have at Whittier Christian's Newlin campus.
3) Pick up one of Whittier Christian's brochures available at the Palm View School office.

Of course there are two other quality ACSI accredited K8 schools in our regional area:

 Feel free to connect with Richard Brown (Santa Fe Springs)  or Ernie Castro (Montebello).

Thank you for allowing me to serve you these past number of years,

Sincerely,

Marvin J. Miller
Principal, Palm View Christian School.

Letter from Pastor Tom

This letter is an important message from Pastor Tom:
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May 7, 2010

Dear Parents,

Last night the School & Church Boards met to make a final decision about the 2010-11 school year here at Palm View Christian School.  It is with sad and heavy hearts that we made a unanimous decision that, due to low enrollment, we will be unable to provide 1st grade through 7th grade for next school year.

However, the following classes will be provided at our school:

*Preschool (Mrs. Gloria Sifuentes and staff)
*Kindergarten (Mrs. Sara Santos)
*8th grade (Mrs. Centmeyer)


We want to thank all the parents who made efforts to register for next year.  That being said, let me share the following information that you need to be aware of:

1) During the last week the enrollment numbers for next year went from 62 students to 57 students.
2) On Monday, May 10, we will begin the process of returning your registration fees to you.
3) Parents must pay their tuition in a timely manner!  The board set policy last night that states:

If a parent does not pay their student's April 30th tuition, by Friday, May 14th at 3:30 PM, the student will not be allowed back into class on Monday, May 17, until payment is received.

4) Let's all agree to finish this school year in a way that is pleasing to the Lord Jesus Christ.

Sincerely,

Pastor Tom, and the School and Church Boards.

Campout & Talent Show Countdown - 8 Days!

That's right!  It's time for Palm View's own version of American Idol!  All current students can participate.

After that, let's enjoy our final campout of the year!  Bonfires, Marshmallows... memories to be made for a lifetime!

Muffins With Mom

Don't forget to invite a special lady tomorrow!  It's Muffins with Mom!  From 7 to 8:30 AM, stop by for breakfast.  If mom can't make it, invite aunt, tia, grammy, or someone else special in your life!

Goodbye Pastor Tom

As many of you may have now heard, Pastor Tom and Debby announced that at the end of the school year, they will be resigning the church and relocating to Springfiled, Missouri.  Their last service will be Graduation Sunday, June 13th.

For the past six years, we have had the pleasure to serve with them in the church and school.  Our very first Sunday at Palm View was the Sunday he was voted in as pastor.  Our last, just as his, will be the 8th grade graduation of 2010.  God has larger plans than all of us know.

While this came as a surprise to me, both Teresa and I wish him well in this new transition.  As we prepare for our move to Kansas at the end June, we understand what it means to go in a new direction and to walk in faith.

We continue to pray for Palm View and all our students -- past, present, and even future.

Mr. Miller