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Gift Wrap Orders Due
Gift Wrap Orders Due
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4:00p Dine Out Night - Round Table Pizza
Dine Out Night - Round Table Pizza
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Wednesday, September 26
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EARLY DISMISSAL @ 11:35
EARLY DISMISSAL @ 11:35
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Friday, September 28
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Cougar Tracks: September 16, 2018 -- PART 1
Dear PCY Family,   Throughout the year, we have various opportunities to raise funds for our school. These funds go directly to benefit the children at PCY through added programs, classroom support, playground and campus upgrades. This week, our  Fall Fundraiser, Charleston Wrap continues. Orders are due by this Thursday, September 20th. Charleston Wrap carries fun wrapping paper, kitchen gadgets, magazines and gift items! Great for the upcoming holidays. Also, the Country Fair "Online Ordering" is opens TOMORROW. Our largest fundraiser that will be held Saturday, October 6th on the lower playground will be fun for all. On our  pcypta.org  page, you can order lunches, ... read full article
Posted September 17, 2018 by Rachel Koelzer
Cougar Tracks: September 16, 2018 -- PART 2
  PTA Reflections Contest - Deadline October 19 National PTA Reflections program invites all students to showcase their creativity through original works in:    Dance Choreography   Literature    Photography Film Production    Music Composition    Visual arts   This year's Reflections theme is "Heroes Around Me".  All work must reflect this theme in some way.  Students may submit multiple entries in multiple categories.    Entries must be submitted to the PCY office for judging no later than 3:00 pm on October 19, 2018 and must include a Student Entry form.   PCY winners will receive a prize and 1st & 2nd place winners will move on to compete among ... read full article
Posted September 17, 2018 by Rachel Koelzer
Cougar Tracks: September 9, 2018--Part 1
  Dear PCY Family,   Thank you to our wonderful Principal:  Carrie Hetzel , and amazing teachers for the wonderful Back to School Presentations last week. We are so fortunate to have such wonderful teachers and staff!   Remember Picture Week is this week. Check the calendar below for class picture dates. We also have our PTA meeting this Wednesday, September 12th in the Library at 8:15 am. We have Mary Virgallito from USC Verdugo Hills speaking on "Keeping your family healthy while living busy lives." I encourage you to come and participate!    Lastly, we have our first Lunch with your child day this Friday, September ... read full article
Posted September 10, 2018 by Rachel Koelzer
Cougar Tracks: September 9, 2018--Part 2
   Donations Needed for Country Fair Silent Auction   Calling All Donors!   The annual  PCY Country Fair  is right around the corner.  An important part of the fund-raising mission of the Country Fair is our silent auction which typically includes vacation home rentals, as well as tickets to shows, concerts, and sporting events.  If you have access to any of these items and would like to donate them to our silent auction, please contact Erin Ruffalo ( erroneous10@yahoo.com ) or Soi Eyre ( ochureekamol@hotmail.com ).  Thank you so much for your support!        Party Book - Hosts ... read full article
Posted September 10, 2018 by Rachel Koelzer
Cougar Tracks: September 3, 2018 -- Part 2
  PCY STEAM Program Be sure to add our PCY STEAM events to your calendar now! You can find the events on the   PCY PTA website  and we've also included a copy below for your convenience. Open Robotics Nights kicked off last week, we have an incredible lineup for the Science Night Out talks starting on September 13, and fascinating, hands-on, multi-station STEAM Activity Nights in Q1 2019. You won't want to miss any of them. The proposition is simple: Someone else does the work and you show up for pizza and fun, and leave smarter than you arrived an ... read full article
Posted September 4, 2018 by Rachel Koelzer
Cougar Tracks: September 3, 2018 -- Part 1
Dear PCY Family,   I hope you had are having a wonderful LONG weekend! I know I am enjoying this nice weather, the kick off of college football and a little more family time this weekend!  As a reminder, Early/Bird late bird for grades 1-3 begins this week. We look forward to seeing everyone at  Back to School Night  on Wednesday and  Thursday night!  These are  parent only  evenings, which begin at 6:30 pm with a presentation by Ms. Hetzel in the MPR.  Afterwards, you will meet your student's teacher in their classroom.  Grades 2, 4 & 6 - Wed, 9/5 6:30- 8:00pm  Grades 1, 3 & 5 - Thurs, 9/6, 6:30-8:00 ... read full article
Posted September 4, 2018 by Rachel Koelzer
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Important! Collaboration Days 2018-19 School Year

2018 - 2019 PCY Collaboration Days

Dismissal for grades 1 - 6 is at 11:35 a.m. on Collaboration Days.
Kindergarten students remain on their REGULAR DAY schedule on Collaboration Days.

August 31, 2018

September 28, 2018

October 26, 2018

November 5, 6, 7, 8 2018 for Parent/Teacher conferences

November 16, 2018

December 20, 2018

January 7,2019 NO SCHOOL

January 18, 2019

January 21, 2019 NO SCHOOL

February 14, 2019

February 15-18, 219 NO SCHOOL

March 29, 2019

April 19, 2019

May 10, 2019

May 21, 2019 (minimum day for Open House)

May 24, 2019

 

Posted July 9, 2018 by Heather Lhotka
Reflections Art Contest Has Begun!
The National PTA Reflections Contest has Begun! National PTA Reflections program invites all students to showcase their creativity through original works in:    Dance Choreography   Literature    Photography Film Production    Music Composition    Visual arts   This year's Reflections theme is  "Heroes Around Me" .   All work must reflect this theme in some way.  Students may submit multiple entries in multiple categories.    Entries must be submitted to the PCY office for judging no later than  3:00 pm on October 19, 2018  and must include a Student Entry form.   PCY winners will receive a prize and 1st & 2nd place winners will move ... read full article
Posted September 4, 2018 by Rachel Koelzer
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