Delicious Fundraising

148-B Main Street (In Old Town Seal Beach)

(562) 596-9300

He's doing it again!  Alan Grant of zpizza on Main Street has graciously offered to donate 20% of their proceeds again!  This will take place over 2 nights again to keep from mobbing Alan with a crowd that cannot be expeditiously handled, but the last name is a suggested guideline only!  If someone can only participate on one night because of other commitments, and that night does not coincide with their last name, please feel free to participate on the "wrong" night rather than miss out on the whole thing!

What to do:

Monday, February 8^th - last names A-L

 Wednesday, February 10^{th -} last names M-Z

No flier needed, just call or come by and enjoy!

Big Decisions

If you missed the PTA General Membership Meeting this morning, you missed some great conversation about three important issues that will effect your school and/or PTA this year and next.  All three of these are of such weight that none could be decided today, but will be presented for votes at the next General Membership Meeting on Thursday, March 4th, 2010.

First, Principal Daryle Palmer presented an official request to the membership that the PTA gift $13,000 to Project SEEK, which would join their gift to the school to be used specifically for the Forward Funded Staffing Positions.  The school has four such positions, including the Art program instructor, the credentialed Media Center instructor, and two Media Center/Computer Lab aides.  Project SEEK and available school funds are able to cover most of the budgetary needs for the 2010-11 school year, but is $13,000 short in fulfilling next year's budget.  As presented by the PTA Treasurer, the PTA believes these funds are within reasonable means for a school gift.  The question as motioned before the membership, however, is whether or not to gift that amount at this time and for this purpose.

Next, there is a motion before the membership to increase budgetary spending toward Family Fun Night.  The current budget calls for expenditures of up to $200.  Many members have expressed an interest in a more interactive night, such as a concert with a live band.  Details are still being discussed and nothing has been decided at this time.  Rather than asking attendees for some amount to offset funds through an additional donation or ticket sales, the motion requests an increase of the budget up to $2,500 to present a free night of entertainment to celebrate and thank our McGaugh families.

Finally, attached is the proposed list of names for next year's PTA Board and Committee Chair positions.  These must be confirmed by the membership to be finalized.  If anyone is interested in getting involved, there are still a few openings and plenty of opportunities.

These issues and more will be on the agenda at next month's meeting, and after any further discussion can be voted on by the membership.  Members are encouraged to attend; and if you aren't a member, it's never too late to join!

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Interested in how much our children help in Hats for Haiti?  Read about it here.

Show your Spirit and Make a Difference

 This Thursday, February 4th, is the next PTA General Membership Meeting.  Come join us at 8:15am (location to be determined, most likely Room 24 again) and help discuss various matters of importance to our school.  Topics to be discussed include a presentation of the job nominations for next year's board and committee positions.

Also, the new McGaugh shirts and sweatshirts are here and ready to adorn you and your children with school spirit!  Click HERE for an order form or pick one up from the front office; and look for us near Dippin' Dots (weather permitting) on Wednesday, February 10th.

Next Year is Coming Fast!

REMINDER!!!!

Positions for next year's PTA Board and Committees will be slated on Tuesday, February 2nd.  Nominations should be presented at the February 4th general PTA meeting and voted on at the March 4th general PTA meeting.   If you are interested in any of the positions or know someone who might be, take a look at the attached PDF; it contains all the job descriptions.  Please return the flyer (extras are available in the Main Office) that went home last week, by January 29th.  Email Karla Cameron with your job preference, or if you have any questions...

Don't forget to turn in your order forms this week for those of you wishing to participate in the J'Lilly Produce delivery.  And check out the other attached flier to see how your new and used sports equipment could be donated to help give those in need around the world a little kick.

McGaugh's Rededication

Friends,

I just wanted you to know the date and make plans to attend, if possible. We will be having a formal rededication of McGaugh, following all the construction, on March 15^th. We will be having the ceremony in the Auditorium and it will begin at 2:30. We will be expressing our appreciation to the architect and his crew, the construction team, along with the School Board and the members of the community that supported Measure K allowing the auditorium and the K wing to be completed in such a great fashion. Most of all,  we will be acknowledging the teachers and the parents for their support during the construction phases. More information will be forward but please mark your calendar.

 

Daryle A. Palmer

Principal, McGaugh Elementary School

City Construction

Just when we could see the end of construction, something new will be impacting the streets to the east of the McGaugh.  The city and Edison are working together to removed the telephone poles along Seal Beach Blvd and put the wires and cables underground. This work will begin Wednesday, January 27^th, 2010, depending on the weather. Expect curbside trenching and construction at the intersection of Bolsa and Seal Beach Blvd., and then down the Blvd. This construction will likely require about six days, again depending on the weather.  The contractor performing this work was good enough to request our school start and let out schedule as well as the bus schedule in order to limit their interference with school traffic. That's the good news.  

            Bolsa, Marlin, and Seal Beach Blvd will be impacted by this construction; however, every attempt will be made to keep driveways clear prior to the beginning of school and at dismissal times. There will be NO PARKING or STOPPING on Bolsa during this construction period, so my recommendation would be to park up the streets and walk to meet your children. While this will definitely be an inconvenience, it will increase the safety and the appearance of the neighborhood and school to have the wires relocated underground. Ideally, this could have happened last summer while the campus was closed, however, we were just informed of this construction on Thursday this week. So once again I ask for your patience and extra caution in order to keep our students safe during this period.

Daryle A. Palmer
Principal, McGaugh Elementary School

Temperature for Monday? 98.6 Degrees

The Outdoor Science School starts Monday morning, and they could use your help getting out in time.  In preparation for the trip, every 5th grade student must have their temperature taken to confirm their health.  4th grade students will also be getting a taste of the thermometer so that they will better know what to expect next year.

 

If you are able to help, please call the office at (562) 799-4560, ext 79103, to RSVP your participation.  On Monday morning at 7:45am please meet at the front office to be assigned a room.  The more parents that can help, the faster the process can go and the sooner our kids can start their adventure!