Coming Soon:
Dec 4
Student Council
Ice Cream Sale
Dec 5
Children’s Holiday Shop
7:45 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. MPR
Dec 5
Holiday Shopping Bazaar
5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. MPR
Dec 5
Spirit Wear Orders Due
Dec 8
Foundation Board Mtg.
5:00-6:00 p.m.
Dec 9
Winter Recital Dress
Rehearsal 2:15 p.m. MPR
Dec 10
5th Grade Winter Band
Concert 8:30 a.m.
Dec 11
PTA Board Mtg. 8:10 a.m.
Dec 12
Pillar Friday- Respect
WEAR YELLOW!
Dec 12
Winter Recital
7:00 p.m. MPR
Dec 18
Student Council
Ice Cream Sale
Dec 19
YMCA Sports Clinic
Begins: Flag Football
Dec 22- Jan2
NEW! Deer Canyon is
live! Please like
us on Facebook!
Thanksgiving week is here. This is our week for
turkeys basting in seas of gravy, smells of garlic
mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, and pumpkin pie filling the air as
family and friends come together and create lasting memories. It is during
this time of year that we stop to give thanks for our many blessings. I am
reminded each day of the amazing opportunities offered to our children here
at Deer Canyon. Your generosity and care allow our students to come to
school every day warm, loved and ready to learn. Your continued financial
support further provides enrichment opportunities unique to our magnificent
school. The Science Program is a model for our district and envied by so many.
Our PE program fosters health and well being while developing athletic
abilities and gross motor skills. Our classrooms are stocked with supplies to
support learning because of your generous support. For all that you do,
volunteering in and out of our classrooms, supporting our educational
program, caring for your children, THANK YOU! I hope you have a wonderful
Thanksgiving holiday and vacation week. We look forward to seeing you back
at school on Monday, December 1!
PTA is happy to once again coordinate Deer Canyon’s
participation in our community’s Adopt-a-Family program,
which benefits needy families from our own school district. To
contribute, just follow these simple steps:
1. Select a tag from the “Giving Tree”located in the school’s front courtyard by the office.
2. Purchase the gift card indicated in the tag or let us handle the purchase on your behalf
through the Scrip program.
3. Drop off the Giving Tree tag and gift card by Wednesday, December 11th, or check
made out to “Deer Canyon PTA”” if purchasing through the Scrip program at the
office by Friday, December 5th.
Our school has always been incredibly generous with their gifts, and we thank you in advance for
your continuing generosity as we sponsor new families this holiday season.
If you have any questions, please contact me at [email protected].
Echoes ~ Page 2
November 21, 2014
Wow, what a busy fall! In the spirit of giving Thanks, I would like to thank the
following people for their hard work and countless hours coordinating and
implementing our long list of programs and events:
Denise Bryan – Thank you for coordinating our ongoing Membership Drive and taking on the sometimes
difficult task of implementing a brand new online PTA Registration System on short notice!
Bunny Shin – Thank you for coordinating School Picture Day and taking so many wonderful photos of all
of our events.
Renee Tang – A huge thank you to Renee for coordinating our Gift Wrap fundraiser, our largest source of
PTA income, despite not evening having a child at the school anymore! You went above and beyond the
call of duty.
Germania Davis – Thank you for collecting, counting and submitting the thousands of Box Tops that
families donate each fall. It is a tedious, but important job.
Helen Miyaki, Kristen Reed and Leslie Smith – Thank you for pulling together another rockin’ Monster
Mash. I think the parents look forward to it just as much as the kids do!
Leslie Smith and Jenn Madigan – Thank you for organizing and coordinating our DC Kids program this
year and helping them come up with great community service projects.
Song Zhang – Thank you for organizing our popular Reflections Art Program once again this year. I know it
is a lot of work in a short period of time.
Emily Xu – Thank you for once again pulling together our annual School Directory. I know this is not an
easy task and we appreciate the many hours you spend on it.
Erin Mitchell and Beth Huppert – Thank you for developing the Character Corps curriculum and for
coordinating the parent volunteers. And thank you to the parent volunteers (Gary Bibler, Dennis
Panganiban, Melissa Christopher, Valerie Azcona, Qi Yan, Erin Mitchell, Sally Maaz, Erin Cole, Gina Mell,
Elena Villalva, Larisa Wilmert and myself) who take time out of their busy lives to go into the classroom
once a month to teach the lesson.
Emily Comstock – Thank you, Emily, and all of the Room Parents, for volunteering to help make our
children’s classroom celebrations so tasty and fun.
Mercedes Delgado – Thank you for coordinating our Adopt-a-Family program again this year and for
coming up with a new “tree” for the gift tags.
Michelle Nisly – Thank you for all of your late night hours pulling together this amazing newsletter each
and every week without fail. I know firsthand how many hours this involves.
Thank you, as well, to all of the PTA Board Members that work behind the scenes to make all of our events
possible: Dana Morabito (Recording Secretary), Cari Olsen (Treasurer), Nicole Carr (Financial Secretary),
Lindsay Klemaske (Special Events), Jenn Madigan (Corresponding Secretary), Kathy Farenc (Historian),
Darlene Larson (Parliamentarian), Holly Sepa (Auditor) and Mike Madigan (Webmaster).
And finally, thank you to the long list of the parent volunteers, teachers and staff that help set-up, clean
up, staff check-in tables and cash boxes, mark running club laps and emcee and DJ our events. We literally
could not do it without you!
Editor’s note: The board members of the PTA would like to thank our fearless leader, Joan Schwenker,
for her tireless efforts, leadership, attention to detail, and commitment to Deer Canyon!
Echoes ~ Page 3
November 21, 2014
It’s Right Around the corner!
Friday, December 5 , 5:30 -8:30 p.m.
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The following are some of the vendors who will have many unique items for sale. Have a business or know
someone who does? We still have space!! Contact Julie Schneider!
Dianne’s Home Baked Goodies ~ an assortment of baked goods
AniWares ~ children’s products with animal themes
April’s Soaps ~ hand-made soaps
Guava Seeds ~ hand-made keychain charms, ornaments, & gifts
Scentsy ~ wickless ceramic candle system that melt scented wax
SoLing Jewelry ~ hand-made jewelry
Noemi Co. ~ sterling silver jewelry & accessories, headbands, bracelets,
earrings, & necklaces
Z2A Holiday Earrings ~ Christmas pins, earrings, & bell necklaces
Susan Banks ~ scarves, owl pillows, stuffed bunnies, jewelry, wedding pillows, shell vases
Silpada Designs Jewelry ~ sterling jewelry
A Scrap of Time ~ paper crafts…notebooks, cards, candy boxes, & various gifts
Magman Creations ~ hardcover books, paperback books, & children’s books
Creations for a Cause ~ hand-made hair accessories for infants & women, jewelry for
girls/women & boys/men, and men’s bowties
Adel Olahne-Szabo ~ fabric hearts filled with lavender, hand-made Christmas tree ornaments, &
citrus bird ornaments
Girl Scout Troop 8057 ~ bake sale
Country Neighbor Crafts ~ handcrafted country crafts
Anna & Mia ~ craft kits, sewn goods & supplies, zipper pouches, doll clothes, aprons
Happy Seasons ~ jewelry
Sruthi’s Botique ~ Indian clothing for adults
Q Beads ~ handmade jewelry
Smock Studio ~ hair pieces and accessories
Tess & Clare Creations ~ milestone blocks for pregnancy & baby, holiday blocks
TWO performances by
our amazing, adorable
6:30pm –last names A-K
7:30pm – last names L-Z
Dinner, drinks, and
snacks available for
purchase!
Opportunity Drawings
throughout the evening!
Win great prizes donated
by our vendors!
See you at the Bazaar!
Echoes ~ Page 4
November 21, 2014
The winter holidays are coming up soon! Parents,
save the date and come help with the
Children’s Holiday Shop on Friday, December 5th.
The Children’s Holiday Shop offers “kid priced” gift items for
moms, dads, grandparents, siblings and friends from 7:45
a.m. - 3:00 p.m. that Friday. Students may bring money
from home to shop before school, during recess or after
school. (Students will not visit the shop during class time.)
Adult “elves” are needed to help the younger students
with their gift selections and to help ring up their
purchases. PTA does not make a profit from the shop. It’s
just a special way to brighten the holiday season for our
children and allow them to experience the joy of giving.
This is a fun and heart-warming event, and you’ll enjoy it as
much as the kids do! If you can help, please contact us
at [email protected] . Thank you!
The cost is just $19.00 per book if ordered
by January 16, 2015.
Yearbooks ordered between January 17,
2015 and April 10, 2015 will cost $21.00.
Yearbook orders received after April 13,
2015 will cost $24.00
Order envelopes were sent home in Friday
folders last week.
Are you looking for a fun and inexpensive gift for the holidays?
Look no further. Show your school spirit and place your order
for Deer Canyon Spirit Wear. We are selling T-shirts and
Sweatshirts for Youth and Adults and Ladies V-neck shirts.
Print out the REVISED order form on page 9 and return it to the
office by December 5th. Order forms are also available in the
front office. We accept cash or checks made out to Deer Canyon
PTA.
Please note: See new order form for revised colors. Due date
extended to December 5! Samples will be
available in the office 12/1-12/3.
Orders are expected to arrive before winter break. Thank you for your
support and ordering your Deer Canyon Spirit Wear today!
If you have any questions contact Rayleen Montesi at [email protected].
Echoes ~ Page 5
November 21, 2014
Mark your calendars!
Deer Canyon Winter Recital 2014
Fill the Holiday with Music
Shine the Night with Your Talent
Performer Dress Rehearsal:
Tuesday, Dec 9, 2014
~
2:15pm in the MPR
The Recital Show:
Friday, Dec 12, 2014
7:00pm in the MPR
…
Terrific job everyone!! During our Fist Box Tops drive of the year, you collected 8,323 Box
Tops for Education® totaling $832.3 for Deer Canyon programs. Our top class collector is
Mrs. Davis’ class and our top individual student collector is Tyler Bui from Mrs. Simms
classroom. Congratulations!!
Thanks to all of you, with your support together we’re ensuring our kids’ success! If you
have any questions about Box Tops, please let me know. You can contact me at:
[email protected].
The library is in need of volunteers to see that all books in the library are in order. You may choose a section (ex.
398.2 Fairy Tales or 636 Domestic Animals) and make it your adopted shelf. Come in when you can
and help us keep the library neat and organized.
There are many other special projects at your library. If interested, please stop by the Deer Canyon
Library Monday-Thursday, email [email protected] , or call 858-484-6064 ex. 3161.
Echoes ~ Page 6
November 21, 2014
Check out the upcoming parent education course offerings!
● Parenting with Second Step: Skills for Academic and Social Success at
Home
● Active Parenting of Teens Series
● Positive Parenting Program Series
… and more!
Visit the Caring Connections page on the PUSD website:
http://www.powayusd.com/depts/student_support/caringconnection.shtml
ECHOES - The Weekly PTA Newsletter for Deer Canyon ~ Palomar Council, Ninth District, Inc. CCPTS
13455 Russet Leaf Lane San Diego, CA 92129 ~ www.deercanyon.org ~ Office: 484-6064 ~ Attendance: 484-4876
Terry Worthington, Principal: [email protected]
Michelle Nisly, Echoes Editor: [email protected]
Joan Schwenker, PTA President: [email protected]
Darlene Larson, Foundation President: [email protected]
Deer Canyon Elementary
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
Friday
Saturday
1
2
3
4
5
Foundation Board Gift Wrap Delivery
Mtg.
2:15-3:00 p.m.
MPR
5:00-6:00 p.m.
9
10
PTA Board Mtg.
8:10 a.m.
12
11
8
7
6
YMCA Sports
Clinic Begins
Floor Hockey
Reflections Award
Ceremony 6:007:00 p.m.
13
14
15
Veterans Day
NO SCHOOL
WEAR YELLOW!
Winter Recital
Forms Due
16
17
11:30 a.m. MPR
23
30
24
18
19
20
21
26
27
28
NO LATE START
22
11:30 a.m. Library
25
29
December
2014
Deer Canyon Elementary
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday Thursday
Friday
Saturday
1
2
3
5
6
4
Children’s Holiday
Shop
7:45 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Holiday
Shopping Bazaar
5:30 -8:30 p.m.
7
8
9
10
Foundation Winter Recital
Dress
Board Mtg.
Rehearsal
5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
2:15 p.m. MPR
14
21
15
22
16
23
Hanukkah
Begins
11
12
Winter Band PTA Board Mtg.
Concert
8:10 a.m.
8:30 a.m.
13
Pillar Friday:
RESPECT
Wear Yellow!
Winter Recital
7:00 p.m.
17
18
19
YMCA Sports
Clinic Begins:
Flag Football
24
25
Hanukkah
Ends
26
Christmas Day
Boxing Day
28
29
30
20
31
New Year’s Eve
27
Spirit Wear
orders due.
[email protected]