August 12, 2011
Dear Families of Pacific Crest Academy,
Welcome to the 2011-2012 school year! Our Teaching and Administrative staff has been busy making preparations for the new academic year at PCA. I would like to take this opportunity to provide you with important information to help your family kick off the new school year.
2011-2012 Teaching & Administrative Staff
A listing of this year’s teaching staff is outlined below. They are an outstanding and enthusiastic group of professionals who have been busy planning a wonderful and challenging curriculum for your children.
GRADE | TEACHER |
PreK-3 | Miss Deborah Hannon Aide: Mrs. Kathleen Tomassi |
PreK-4 | Miss Laura Gates Aides: Mrs. Linda Reynolds and Mrs. Nelly Fullard-Leo |
Kindergarten | Miss Katie Wilkins Aide: Mrs. Marianne Pachl |
First Grade | Mrs. Sarah Kohlenberger |
Second Grade | Miss Meghan Little |
Third Grade | Miss Kara Lefebvre |
Fourth Grade | Miss Stephanie Orizotti |
Fifth Grade | Mrs. Kerri Jackson (Formerly Miss Sullivan) |
Sixth Grade | Ms. Sandra Hall |
Seventh/Eighth Grade | Mrs. Angela Dasso |
Spanish/Music | Miss Emily Dayton |
Physical Education/Technology | Mrs. Lorri Dunn |
Principal | Mrs. Tamar Parker |
Administrative Assistant | Mrs. Dawna Tangen |
Business Manager | Mrs. Marcy Johnson |
Marketing & Development Dir. | Mrs. Melissa Beatty |
Parent/Student Handbook
Revised editions of the Parent/Student Handbook were included in this year’s enrollment packet. It is important that you take the time to read through it. It contains essential information regarding school policies and procedures. Please take special note of the sections regarding tardies and school uniforms.
New Parent Orientation and Back to School Social
All families are invited to attend our Back to School Social on Thursday, August 25th. This annual event is a special time to welcome new families and catch up with returning ones. New Parent Orientation will begin at 5:30pm in the Fireside room. All new families are encouraged to attend. At 6:00pm families are invited to visit children’s classrooms and meet their teachers, aides, and specialists. The rest of the evening will be spent outside mingling. River City Hot Dogs will be on site with food and fixings for purchase. Free ice cream will be provided by the PCA Parent’s Club.
New Parent Orientation (Fireside Room) | 5:30-6:00 |
All Families Visit Classrooms | 6:00-6:45 |
Ice Cream Social | 6:45-8:00 |
First Week of School
First Week of School Schedule:
Tuesday, Aug. 30th | K-8th Grade | School begins: 8am | Pick up: Noon | School Uniforms |
Wednesday, Aug. 31st | PreK 3 – 8th Grade | School begins: 8am | Pre K Pick up: Noon K-8 Pick up: 1:45 | School Uniforms |
Thursday, Sept. 1st | PreK 4 (five day) K-8th Grade | School begins: 8am | Pre K Pick up: Noon K-8 Pick up: 3:00 | PE Uniforms |
Friday Sept 2nd | PreK 3 (3 days) PreK4 K-8th Grade | School begins: 8am | Pre K Pick up: Noon K-8 Pick up: 3:00 | School Uniforms |
· Tuesday, August 30th:All students are to come dressed in the school uniform NOT P.E. uniform
· Wednesday, August 31st: School for ALL PreK-3 and PreK-4 students will begin
· Students may begin arriving to their classrooms at 7:50am
· Before school care is offered beginning at 7:30am in the childcare room located at the bottom of the stairs
· After school care is available until 6:00pm
It is very important that students arrive to school on time. It allows them time to settle into their daily routine and not feel behind from rushing in late. We thank you for your help in this important matter.
School Lunch
For the first couple weeks of school please pack a lunch for your children (include a drink). Hot lunch forms will be sent home the first week of school. Hot lunch will begin Wednesday, September 14th. Please pay close attention to the hot lunch/subway/pizza deadlines. This year we are asking that you write two separate checks: one for Hot Lunch/Milk and the other for Subway/Pizza.
Forum
The format of the Forum is changing in an effort to streamline our communication with parents. Families will continue to receive it electronically; however the layout will look different. The Forum will contain all the latest and greatest information from the Principal and Parents Club along with volunteer opportunities, upcoming school events and more. The first edition will be emailed on Friday, August 19th. It will include important back to school information and details regarding the much anticipated 2011Diamond Tea.
We look forward to seeing all of you at the Back to School Social.
Sincerely in Christ,
Tamar Parker
Principal