Farb Middle School PTO

Upcoming Reminders
-Spring Pictures march 21st
-Parent/teacher conferences on March 22 and 23rd from 2:30-5:00. Both days will be minimum days for students.
-Spring Break is March 27-March 31

Good evening Farb families! This is a friendly reminder about Farb's Back to School BBQ happening this Thursday, August 25. The fun begins at 5:00 pm and ends at 7:00 pm. There is a bus for our VEEP families...please contact Melissa Cantua in the front office for the schedule. Each student and one parent or guardian will be provided dinner and extra dinner tickets can be purchased at the door. Families will be able to learn about the programs offered at Farb, students can sign up for clubs, meet their teachers, and pick up their schedule. A special reminder to all 7th graders, you must show proof of your Tdap shot in order to receive your schedule and start school on the 29th. Thank you and I look forward to seeing everyone Thursday night! ~ Courtney Rizzo

Its Teacher Apperciation Week and Tuesday being Teacher Apperciation Day. Thank your child's teacher and staff for their caring and hardwork. It takes a strong but caring person to be able to teach!

Teacher Apperciation Week is next week. If anyone would be willing to bring desserts in on Wednesday please let me know. The PTSA is providing a full salad bar with all the fixings to thank our teachers and Staff

Here is a link that you can use to apply for the lunch program.

Apply For Lunch :: Online Applications For School Meals Online School Lunch Applications

Its that time of the year!
Farb Middle School is having the Back to School Bbq tonight from 5-7. A child and their parent can come and pick up their back to school packet and enjoy a light dinner (additional people will be $3ea)

Come down and sign up for a PTSA membership. Anyone who signs up tonight will be entered in to a drawing for a $25 visa giftcard (we are having 2 drawings)

In addition to Tupperware, we also have a Mary Kay Fundraiser thru 7/31. Pass the word along to family and friends


http://www.marykay.com/vbruski

Mary Kay | Official Site Mary Kay Inc. Makeup, Skin Care, Beauty Tips, Virtual Makeover.

Got Tupperware?!?
We have an online fundraiser now thru 7/31. PTSA will earn a % of all sales. Please share away!

http://www.tupperware.com/?party=559ed29a30349f7c0579d2ad

Volunteers still needed for the following events! Please help us show school support from PTSA.

July 16- Field Day 1:00-2:30.
PTSA needs help with manning 2 easy stations.
-Otter Pop station - Hand out Otter Pops to kids
-Rehydration Station - Hand out lemon water to kids and refill
as needed.
We will also need help with setup and/or clean up.

July 21- 8th grade promotion 9-12:00.
We need help with the following:

9-10:30
-Setting up tables (table cloths, plates, napkin, etc..)
- Making punch

10:30-12:00
-Cutting and serving cake
-Serving punch.
-Clean up

Any amount of help is welcomed.

Please email us at [email protected] if you can help.

Farb PTSA is in need of volunteers for end of school events.

June 25- Farb Fair
We will be selling nachos and water. We need help with serving. 2 needed- 45 min each

June 30- Basketball game
Student vs Staff Basketball game. We need help passing out water to the players. This is great for an 8th grade parent.

July 16- Field Day
We will be passing out a cold treat to all the participants. 2 needed – 1 hour each.

July 21- 8th grade promotion
We need help with the following:
Setting up tables (table cloths, plates, napkin, etc..)
Making punch
Cutting and serving cake
Serving punch.
4 needed: 2 from 9am – 10:30
2 from 10:30- 12:00

Drop off will be accepted today from 3-5:30 pm!

Reminder: Rummage sale donation drop off all week 3pm - 6pm at the school.

We Need volunteers. Let us know if you are available, even an hour helps.

So far we have Mary Kay, Rustic Market and Card & Craft Table and more coming!

Farb PTSA is putting together a rummage sale and bazaar on June 6th, more news to come!

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Spring Break Fun for all ages...Balboa Park Residents Free Tuesday's.

Every Tuesday the museums rotate with free admission.

http://m.balboapark.org/visit/tuesdays

Residents Free Tuesdays | Balboa Park As a public service, Park organizations offer free admission on a rotating basis on the first four Tuesdays of the month to San Diego City & County residents (with ID), active military & their dependents.

Looking for stuff to do during spring break?

A few websites that list events in the area:

www.sandiego.org

www.navylifesw.com


Know of any other fun events coming up?? Share them on our page!

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Final session of Parent Academy is this week!

Thursday, March 26th 6:00pm-7:30pm
Serra HS Media Center

Substance Abuse & Mental Illness in Teens

During this presentation, participants will learn some general warning signs of mental illness in teens. Participants will also learn about prevention, early intervention, and treatment.

Muffins with Moms
Wednesday 3/25 @ 8:15 am

Internet Safety & Cyber Bullying: What Parents Need to Know!!

Thursday, March 19th 6:00pm-7:30pm

Serra HS Media Center

During this workshop, participants will learn the latest trends with social media and how to keep their children safe on the internet (snap chat, instagram, facebook) and cyber-bullying

You won't want to miss this weeks talk at Serra HS

Emerging Drug & Alcohol Trends Among Youth!

Thursday, March 12th 6:00pm-7:30pm

Information about the alarming trends for the latest designer drugs. Attendees will also learn about the dangers of these drugs and how to identify them. Parents will also receive important information on the social host ordinance.

If you missed meeting the Serra High School principal, Dr. Mays, last month at Farb --come to Kumeyaay Elementary School this Wednesday for the listening tour.
A great time to hear what's happening at Junipero Serra High School - San Diego California

Don't forget....Parent Empowerment Academy this week!

Thursday, 3/5 6:00pm-7:30pm
Serra’s Media Center
Can We Talk? (Part 2)

This workshop is a continuation of our first Can We Talk workshop. Participants will learn effective strategies for talking with their teen about difficult subjects: self-esteem, peer pressure, etc.

Awards assemblies Thursday and Friday this week ---volunteers needed from 9 am to 11 am each day. All or part of the time --any bit helps. Please message us if you are available. Thanks! Tagging Farb Middle School

This week starts 2-part series: improving communication with teens
Location: Serra HS Media Center

Thursday, 2/26; 6:00pm-7:30pm
Can We Talk - Part 1

Learn how to improve communication with their children. Instructors guide parents on how to have a conversation about feelings with their child, how to build their self-esteem, discuss human sexuality, peer pressure and media mixed messages.

Thursday, 3/5 6:00pm-7:30pm
Can We Talk- Part 2

Learn effective strategies for talking with their teen about difficult subjects: self-esteem, peer pressure, etc.

Mark your calendars now --some great upcoming workshops for parents

Thursday evenings from 6-730pm

2/12 Family Communication

2/26 & 3/5 - 2 part series on communicating with teens

3/12 - Drug & alcohol trends among teens

3/19 Internet safety for teens

3/26 Substance abuse and mental illness in teens

Workshops held and More information on the Junipero Serra High School - San Diego California website.