Andersen PTA

STAR Testing, 5/14-5/16, grades 2-6 NO PARENT VOLUNTEERS
Original Works Orders Pick Up, 5/15 MPR
Deadline to order Andersen Gear, 5/16
HALO Dance for Autism Wine Tasting Event, 5/16 Flyer

Jump Rope for Heart, 5/20
Book Fair, 5/20-5/24
Staff Appreciation Week, 5/20-5/24
Honorary Service Award Night, 5/22
Recycle Day, 5/24

Memorial Day, 5/27 No School
Pacific Symphony Field Trip, 6/5 at 11:15am, Grades 2-6
Open House, 6/6 6:00-7:30pm
Family Fun Night, 6/7 at 7:00pm
HALO Dance for Autism Performance, 6/9 Flyer
DEANs Golf Tournament, 6/10 at 1:30

Congratulations to our May 3rd and May 10th Pride Award Winners: Sophia Rodman, Diana LaBruna, Logan Bernhoit, Sophie Wallace, Dylan McCarthy, Maddie Wrate, Laura Waldron, Alaree Sanders, Bianca Bays, Emme Garsh, Vincent Lorenzi, Eden Clark, James Hamilton, Nick Bryant, Katie Meggers, Carson Kleiwer, Willem DeVeirman, Adam Frankhouse, Kai Johnson.

I'm a Buddy NOT a Bully Award (May 3rd and 10th): Matthew Hoang, Landon Olson, Daryon Mehraban, Kyle Smith, Lily Britt, Mia Bernhoit, Kimmie Kilmer, Brady Pfeif, Elizabeth McRae, Brendan Jennings, Owen Rauth, Alexa Raack, Matteo Porzio, Lea Goldenberg, Lauren Langdale, Oliver Ayala, Ava Frederickson, Kayla Spreen, Robbie Kleid, Megan Schafer, Joe Turner, Elizabeth Turner, Amanda McDonald and Preslee Irani.

Dolphins of the Week (May 3rd and 10th): Sam Khachiyan, Kaitlin Hoang, Lauren Langdale and Xander Chism

Keep up the great work Dolphins!

The PTA Honorary Service Award gives special recognition to select individuals who have been of extraordinary service to children and youth in our school and community. It is the highest honor awarded by the California State PTA. Congratulations to this year’s honorees: Lorna Wardwell and Jennifer Schafer! Join us May 22nd when we honor these two women for their service

Congratulations to Stephanie Harrington and Stephanie Wallace for Receiving the Andersen Angel Award. A huge thank you to for all you do for our school!

Commemorate your child's birthday with a donation to Andersen's Library Birthday Book Club!

May's Building Block is Poise and Confidence. Coach Wooden believed that if we are truly confident, we won't worry about what others think of us; we will only worry about who we really are. To find out more, read this month's newsletter.

Dr. Bray's Weekly Message

Parent Letter Regarding Emergency Procedures

Show your dolphin pride with fun and new Andersen gear that was not offered in September. Click here to view the new gear and to order. Orders are due on May 16th and will arrive approximately 2 weeks after the order deadline.

Andersen Kindergarten registration is currently underway! Please return registration documents ASAP if you have a child starting Kindergarten in the Fall. Spots are filling up quickly...don't loose yours! Questions? Contact Cathy Kitto

Jump Rope for Heart supporting the American Heart Association is Monday, May 20th. Pledge forms and permission slips went home last week. It's easy to register online and if your child pledges $40.00 or more they get a t-shirt and lunch with Dr. Bray along with all of the other fun incentive prizes. Interested in volunteering at the event? Please contact Jen Schafer.

Saturday May 18th at The Castaways Park in Newport Beach, Armed Forces Day will be celebrated. The Newport Exchange Club hosts a ceremony and celebration displaying 1,776 flags looking over upper Newport Bay. One of our Andersen students will be recognized at this event. Please come and join the ceremony and celebration on May 18th at The Castaways Park on Dover Dr.