2023-24 Welcome Packet from the PTA
Curie PTA (info@curiepta.org)
Dear Curie Families,
Welcome to a new year at Curie! This digital Welcome Packet contains important and useful
resources compiled for your convenience.
Please take a moment to review the information we have put together. This information has been created to help keep you informed and connected to all things Curie PTA has to offer, how you can get involved, help contribute to your child’s enrichment and more.
General PTA Information
Welcome Letter from the PTA President - Message from this years 2023-2024 PTA President Candi Russell
Curie Calendar - View online, print, or Subscribe to our Google Calendar
Subscribe to Curie News, the PTA’s weekly newsletter - Stay connected with what is happening!
Subscribe to Peachjar for community opportunities and announcements. Lots of after school care opportunities for kids.
Shoe Box Science Program - The Shoebox Science program is funded by the PTA and will be available this year through the school library for students in grades 1 through 5. This program provides a hands-on learning experience for your entire family. A science activity kit (housed in a shoebox-sized container) is checked out of the library and the activities are done at home. Students may check out a kit on their regularly scheduled library day and return it the following week.
Volunteer Information - Learn how to get started by filling out Volunteer paperwork so that you can participate in classroom activities, field trip and events. You Check with your teacher for classroom opportunities such as becoming your child’s Room rep. Subscribe to the PTA newsletter for school-wide opportunities
Support the PTA
Become a supporting member of the PTA by visiting the membership page of the PTA
Website. Your donation dollars support lots of programs not funded by San Diego Unified! These programs and activities include things like field trips, assemblies and Curie’s amazing Consultants (Art with Mr. B, Music with Ms. Deb,PE with Coach A and Coach O and much more.) NO MEETINGS REQUIRED to become a member and anyone can join! Grandma, Grandpa, Kids, Teachers, Friends, Parents. We welcome all! Your membership makes a difference in Curie children’s experience at school! Thank you!
Stay Connected to what is happening at Curie and all the events the PTA puts on by Subscribing to the PTA newsletter You will receive weekly updates on all school activities, ways to get involved, community events and more! You can also browse the links below for many other ways to get connected, support our kids, and get
Please visit our website at curiepta.org for more information, news, and resources!
Support Our School
PTA Membership - The easiest way to support your child is to become a Member of the PTA! Anyone can join, grandma, grandpa, aunts, uncles, even your kids! It is just $12 to join! One of our most popular donations is a Dollar a day! Your dollars help support all the programs, activities and Consultants (Art, Music,PE and much more.) NO MEETINGS REQUIRED to become a member!
Curie Spiritwear - Check out the new design and all the ways to show your school spirit!
Business Sponsorships - Have or know a business that wants to support a great cause? Check
out the benefits of business sponsorship here.
EdUCate - Foundation supporting all University City cluster schools
Fall Book Fair - Visit the Curie Library to purchase books for the new year.
PTA Fundraising Calendar - Info about events like Jog-a-thon and Square 1 Art
Give Back When You Shop
Farm Fresh to You – Customizable CSA box delivered to your door (Code: curiecolts)
E-scrip - Register your cards, participating merchants contribute (ID#: 138042528)
Boxtops for Education - No more clipping, it’s all digital these days.
Ralph’s Reward Card - Register your rewards card, Ralphs gives back (ID#: 90669)
Forms and Resources from the School
Universal Form for All Parents - Please complete and return to your child’s teacher
Update your contact information using the Powerschool Parent Portal. Use this guide to get
started.Review the SDUSD Facts for Parents and Back to School Guide.
Upcoming Events
8/23 - Approve the PTA Budget for 2023-2024 (ZOOM) 5:30pm - 6:30pm
8/28 - 9/1: Book Fair
8/29 - UTK/K Back to school Night 5pm - 6pm
8/30 - Back to School Night (1st-5th grade) 5pm-7pm
9/4 - NO SCHOOL
9/6 - Room Rep Volunteer Meeting (Hybrid/zoom and in person) 8am-9am
9/6 - Walk to School Wednesday
9/20 - First PTA meeting (Hybrid/Zoom and in person) 5:30pm - 6:30pm
9/22 - Picture Day
9/22 - Community Movie Night - Outside on shared field 6:30pm
9/29 - Jog-a-thon kick off!!!
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