Fall Festival Thank-you`s!

FERN PTA
NEWSLETTER
A Message from the
President…
Fern Avenue PTA
1314 Fern Avenue
Torrance, Ca 90503
November 2010
Volume 4, Issue 3
Fall Festival Thank-you’s!
Dear Fern family,
Have a safe, restful, and bountiful
Thanksgiving weekend!
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend!
Sincerely,
Danielle Roth
Danielle Roth
Fern PTA president
Fa ll Fundr a ise r Dona t ions
A BIG thank you to all of the children and their
family and friends for making the Signature
Catalog fall fundraiser a success.
We also want to thank the following businesses
for donating gift certificates for our raffle prizes.
Hofs Hut
Elephant Bar
Pink Berry
AdventurePlex
Color Me Mine
Aquarium of the Pacific
Kids Concepts
Flanagan Soccer Academy
Knotts Berry Farm
Mulligan's
Marie Calendar's
Claim Jumper
Kudos to the Fall Festival Volunteers!!
We want to give a HUGE “shout-out” to all
the awesome volunteers who helped make
the Fall Festival a great success. The week
of precarious weather turned into a
beautiful fall day, the perfect setting for our
outdoor event. We wanted to give special
thanks to Sean Davila and Mike Hellyar of G
& C Event Productions for arriving at 8:00am
and then again at 4:00pm to unload and load
the carnival games. The games were a huge
hit and kept our kids entertained for most of
the day. We would also like to thank Marcel
Melanson and the Compton Fire Department
for donating all the hot dogs and buns.
Thank you to all the parents, teachers,
Tartar Ladies, Tartar Knights, Madrona
Middle School kids, Paulina’s Catering and
Dive and Surf for volunteering their time and
services for the festival. It was wonderful to
see so many eager people volunteering their
Saturday for this worthy event.
Emily Melanson, Faith Moy and Kara Ryan
Re d Ribbon We e k
What a fun week! Thank you to the parents
and teachers for organizing Red Ribbon
week. The activities and spirit days were a
huge success.
Fern PTA Newsletter
Canned Food Drive
Upcoming Events
* Nov. 25-26: No school for Thanksgiving
*Dec.13-17: Parent/Teacher conferences
*Dec. 16: PTA Board meeting/ Holiday party
*Dec. 20-Jan.2: Winter break
November 15th-23rd!!
The canned food drive has begun! Please
send in your cans and food donations to
help our Fern families during this holiday
season. Please check all cans for expiration
dates. No expired or unlabeled cans will be
accepted. Once again, all donations will
benefit Fern families in need this season.
Thank you to Faith Moy and Carrie Harris for
organizing this very special event!
Pa r e nt / S t ude nt Ha ndbook
The 2010-2011 Parent/Student Handbook &
PTA Directory is available on our Fern PTA
website. Limited hard copies are available in
the office for those without computer access.
This is a great resource for PTA and Fern
Elementary information, so be sure to check it
out!
Clippe r s’ Re a ding Pr ogr a m
Dear Students and ParentsJust a reminder to make sure you are doing
a lot of reading for the Clippers’ reading program!
Please don’t forget to record your reading
minutes on the log sheets. If you need extra
sheets, please check with Mrs. Crider in the
library or your teacher. The program ends
December 3rd. I can’t wait to see how
many minutes Fern School students have read.
Keep on ReadingMrs. Crider / Library
PTA S t a r Me mbe r s
Thank you to everyone who became a Fern
Ave PTA Member. We are awaiting more PTA
Membership cards and will hand them out as
soon as we receive them. A very special thank
you to the following students for becoming PTA
Star Members (by collecting 5 or more
memberships).
Boaz Im Devin Proffitt Kylia
Cariaga Max Enfield Nathan
Wohlrab Alexander Barnett
Natalia Standard Nathan
Urbanovit Jason Proffitt
M alakaiM ora Ashlyn Stillwell
Grace
Segawa Shelby
Koyama Dylan Eredia Noah
Roseblade Ava Santiago
Dalton Mora Kylie Harris
Matthew Rodriguez Jenna Moy
Jodee Banando
Ne w Cone s
A great big Thank You goes out to Felipe
Gutaerras & Associated Building Materials in
Torrance for generously donating a set of
jumbo-sized cones to Fern Elementary.
These cones will not only help us stay safe
during school drop off times, but will be handy
for numerous other school activities as well.
Academic Chess
at Fern Elementary
For new and advanced students!!
New start date: Wednesday, 12/8/10!!
SIGN UP TODAY!
Scheduling and
Information
Day:
Time:
The fee of $60 for after-school chess includes:
Chess Set or Other Prize
Wednesday
6 weeks of after-school chess
2:25 - 3:25 1st - 2nd
2:30 - 4:00 3rd - 5th
Exclusive Academic Chess Booklets &/or
Worksheets
Dates: 12/8, 12/15, 1/5, 1/12, 1/19, 1/26
Meeting Place: Lunch Tables
1st – 2nd graders have a 3:25 dismissal time. It is
recommended that parents of younger kids pick up
their children at this time. However, if the children
have older siblings in the class, then parents can
pick up their kids at 4:00. The 1st – 2nd graders
who stay will be supervised during this extended
period.
Opportunities to win: Trophies, certificates, etc.
New lesson and chess playing time each week
Advanced lessons for more experienced players
To sign up: Fill out the permission slip below and
return it with your check payable to “Academic
Chess” to the school’s office, or your child’s
teacher, or to the first day of class.
For scholarship info.(need based) call: 310-3718577
Chess increases IQ and teaches children to:
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Think Deeply
Gain Confidence
Solve Problems
Develop Patience
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Evaluate Positions
Compete Well
Visualize Results
Strategize and Plan
FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL:
(310) 371-8577
----- remove the form below and return it to the school's office with check payable to Academic Chess ----I give permission for my child to attend after-school chess classes on Wednesday at Fern Elementary.
Student:
Grade:________ Teacher: ____________________
Address:__________________________City:_____________________Zip:_____________
Parent signature:_________________________ Parent name:________________________
Home Phone:_______________________ Work Phone: _____________________________
Alternate Contact/Cell Phone: _________________e-mail:___________________________
Will your child walk/bike home by him/herself after chess? (Please circle one) Yes / No
Will your child attend on-campus daycare after chess? (Please circle one) Yes / No
Session Start Date: 12/8/10 --Fern--
Torrance Education Foundation
supporting
Torrance Education
Foundation
Saturday & Sunday
December 11th & 12th
Barnes & Noble Torrance
21400 Hawthorne Blvd.
Saturday, December 11th and
Sunday, December 12th
Bookfair ID 10330074
Barnes & Noble Torrance
21400 Hawthorne Blvd
Torrance, CA 90503
supporting
Torrance Education
Foundation
Saturday & Sunday
December 11th & 12th
Visit BN.COM/bookfairs to support us
online from 12/12/10 to 12/17/10 by entering Bookfair ID 10330074 at checkout.
Barnes & Noble Torrance
21400 Hawthorne Blvd.
Bookfair ID 10330074
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“Creating and Enriching Community through People, Programs and Partnerships”
Community
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Community
Services
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BREAKFAST & A
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RECREATION
DIVISION
DIVISION
2010
S AT U R D A Y
DECEMBER 18
2010
S AT U R DA Y
DECEMBER 18
Doors open at 9:00 a.m.
$20 per person
Walk-in and phone-in
registration will take
place at the
Community Services
Registration Office,
3031 Torrance Boulevard.
Registration hours are
from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Resident Registration:
Monday, November 29 –
Thursday, December 10, 2010.
Late & Non-resident
Registration:
Monday, December 6 –
Friday, December 10, 2010.
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Doors open at 9:00 a.m.
9 a.m. until 12 noon
9 a.m. until 12 noon
Torrance
Cultural Arts Center
TOYOTA MEETING HALL
Torrance
Cultural Arts Center
TOYOTA MEETING HALL
3330 Civic Center Drive
(next to the Recreation Center)
ome enjoy a morning of fun! Activities will include
a pancake breakfast consisting of pancakes, sausage,
juice, milk, coffee and fruit; cookie decorating; holiday
carols; Jim Gamble puppet show; picture with Santa; a gift
and special treat from Santa and more! Breakfast served
until 9:30 a.m. Due to limited space, baby carriers and/or
strollers are not allowed in the dining area. All children ten years
of age and younger must be accompanied by a paid adult.
Seating is limited.
For more information,
please call Recreation Services at
310/618-2930
or visit www.Recreation.TorranceCA.Gov
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Community Services Department • RECREATION SERVICES DIVISION • 3031 Torrance Blvd. • Torrance, CA 90503 • 310/618-2930
$20 per person
Walk-in and phone-in
registration will take
place at the
Community Services
Registration Office,
3031 Torrance Boulevard.
Registration hours are
from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Resident Registration:
Monday, November 29 –
Thursday, December 10, 2010.
Late & Non-resident
Registration:
Monday, December 6 –
Friday, December 10, 2010.
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3330 Civic Center Drive
(next to the Recreation Center)
ome enjoy a morning of fun! Activities will include
a pancake breakfast consisting of pancakes, sausage,
juice, milk, coffee and fruit; cookie decorating; holiday
carols; Jim Gamble puppet show; picture with Santa; a gift
and special treat from Santa and more! Breakfast served
until 9:30 a.m. Due to limited space, baby carriers and/or
strollers are not allowed in the dining area. All children ten years
of age and younger must be accompanied by a paid adult.
Seating is limited.
For more information,
please call Recreation Services at
310/618-2930
or visit www.Recreation.TorranceCA.Gov
Printed on Recycled Paper
Community Services Department • RECREATION SERVICES DIVISION • 3031 Torrance Blvd. • Torrance CA 90503 • 310/618-2930
City of Torrance Community Services Department • RECREATION DIVISION
“Creating and Enriching the Community through People, Programs & Partnerships”
Winter
Fun
at Torrance Parks!
The Community Services Department
will be providing supervised activities at the parks
listed below. Staff at the parks will provide a variety
of children and teen activities free of charge,
including arts, crafts, board games and sports.
The park programs are non-custodial, where
children can come and
go as they please.
Participating Winter Parks
Alta Loma Park
Columbia Park*
Delthorne Park*
El Retiro Park
Hickory Park*
La Romeria Park
McMaster Park
Paradise Park*
Pueblo Park
Sur La Brea Park
Torrance Park*
Victor Park*
Walteria Park
*Park will be
closed in the
event of rain.
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3031 Torrance Boulevard • (310) 618-2930 • www.Recreation.TorranceCA.Gov
City of Torrance Community Services Department • RECREATION DIVISION
“Creating and Enriching the Community through People, Programs & Partnerships”
Winter
Fun Camp
For children ages 6-11
December 20 to 23
Monday – Thursday
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
$100 per week for residents
$120 per week for non-residents
Greenwood Park
1520 Greenwood Avenue
La Romeria Park
19501 Inglewood Avenue
Extended Care
Camp
activities include
games, crafts,
cooking and walking field trips.
Campers should wear comfortable
clothes, closed-toe tennis shoes,
sunscreen and bring water and a
sack lunch each day. All field trips
are included in the cost of camp;
however, campers may have the
opportunity of purchasing lunch
and additional items.
Camp t-shirts are
mandatory for all walking
field trips and are available for $7.
A newsletter will be available with
additional information for the week.
Activities are subject to change
based on weather.
Extended supervision is
available for an additional fee.
7 – 8:30 a.m.
$16/$20
4:30 – 6 p.m.
$16/$20
Morning and Afternoon $32/$40
Spring Camp
will be available
April 4–8, 2011
Registration
Registration can be completed online, by phone, fax or at the Registration Office. Registration
begins November 30 for Torrance Residents and December 7 for non-residents. Proof of
residency is required. For more information regarding camp registration, please call the
Registration Office at (310) 618-2720.
3031 Torrance Boulevard • (310) 618-2930 • www.Recreation.TorranceCA.Gov
City of Torrance Community Services Department • RECREATION DIVISION
“Creating and Enriching the Community through People, Programs & Partnerships”
Winter
Teen Camp
For kids ages 12–14
December 20 to 23
Monday – Thursday
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
$108 per week
for residents
$128 per week
for non-residents
Greenwood Park
1520 Greenwood Avenue
Teen Camp
activities include games, crafts, cooking
and walking field trips. Campers should
wear comfortable clothes, closed-toe
tennis shoes, sunscreen and bring
water and a sack lunch each day.
All field trips are included in the
cost of camp; however,
campers may have the
opportunity of purchasing
lunch and additional items
on field trips. Camp t-shirts
are mandatory for all
walking field trips and
are available for $7.
Extended Care
Extended supervision is
available for an additional fee.
7 – 8:30 a.m.
$16/$20
4:30 – 6 p.m.
$16/$20
Morning and Afternoon $32/$40
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Torrance Residents and December 7 for non-residents. Proof
of residency is required. For more information regarding camp
registration, please call the Registration Office at (310) 618-2720.
A newsletter will be available
with additional information for
the week. Activities are subject to
change based on weather.
3031 Torrance Boulevard • (310) 618-2930 • www.Recreation.TorranceCA.Gov
2011
2011
Youth
Basketball
­City of Torrance Community Services Department • [310] 618-2930 • www.TorranceCA.Gov
­City of Torrance Community Services Department • [310] 618-2930 • www.TorranceCA.Gov
Youth
asketball
BRegistration
Form
“Creating and Enriching Community
through People, Programs & Partnerships”
“Creating and Enriching Community through People, Programs & Partnerships”
2011
LEAGUE DIVISIONS T
Division KKindergarten
Division 1
1st Grade
Division 2
2nd Grade
Division 3
3rd Grade
Division 4
4th Grade
Division 5
5th Grade
Division 6*
6th Grade
Division 7*
7th Grade
Division 8*
8th Grade
Grade effective as of October 1, 2010
$59 PER
PARTICIPANT
he basketball program is structured to teach basic
fundamentals and rules of the game. Each player
participates in every game! Due to the size of this
program, we do not accept requests for coaches.
Please make check
payable to the
“City of Torrance.”
The main goal of the Youth Spor ts program
is to provide a positive recreational experience for
each participant. By communicating the recreational
philosophies that underlie sports competition and teaching
basic skills, we try to provide a healthy and enjoyable
experience for everyone.
Includes shirt & medal
Registration fee is payable at time of
registration. Participants must live in
Torrance or attend a Torrance school.
Zip code 90502 is not considered a
Torrance resident.
If registering through
mail, send to:
There will be no full refunds given
and only partial refunds of 80% prior
to January 13, 2011.
Recreation Scholarships are available
for Torrance residents only.
Girls Basketball

Boys Basketball
_________________________________has my permission to participate
3031 Torrance Blvd.
Torrance, CA 90503
is ____________________________________________ , and that he/she
Receipt #____________
Date________________
in the City of Torrance Community Services Department Youth Basketball
program. I affirm he/she is in the ________ grade and that his/her birthday
attends__________________________________ School. I hereby release
and each and all of their agents and employees from any liability whatsoever,
resulting from or in any manner arising out of any injury or damage which may
be sustained on account of his/her participation in said activity.
Volunteer Coaches
NEEDED!
Name of Parent or Guardian (please print)
Signature of Parent or Guardian
Address
9:00 a.m. –12:00 noon
Name:_________________________
You may bring permission slip to registration office up until this day.
Torrance Community Services Department
3031 Torrance, Blvd. (two buildings east of library)
Phone:_________________________
Volunteer Coaches Needed!
Filling this out does not guarantee coaching
position. You must complete coach’s application
and fingerprinting to be considered (this must be
done annually).
If you have any questions please call
Printed on Recycled Paper
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City of Torrance
Community Services
Department
For Official Use Only:
Please fill out the registration form on other side of this flyer. Send a separate form and check for each
child. Forms with more than one child on it will be returned. Mail-in forms must be postmarked no
later than December 2, 2010. Fax forms must be sent no later than December 2, 2010.
Registration fees for the children of volunteer coaches will be refunded at the end of
the season, upon return of equipment. Coaches, please call prior to registration dates
so that you may register your child before the teams are full. Coach positions are filled
on a “first come, first served” basis. Recreation Office will be closed November 5, 19,
25, 26 & 27; and December 3, 17, 24, 25 & 31, 2010.
and discharge the City of Torrance, the Torrance Community Services Department,
Mail-In and Fax Registration­—Fax number [310] 781-7598
Saturday, December 4, 2010
Parent Permission Slip
ATTN: Registration
To accomplish this goal, parents must attend a
special Parent Meeting at the Wilson Park Sports
Center, 2200 Crenshaw Blvd. (corner of Crenshaw &
Jefferson) on Tuesday, January 4 or Thursday, January
6, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. This is a mandatory meeting.
League play begins January 15, 2011.
Walk-In Registration—This is the last chance to register!
Please complete the form below.
Mail, fax, or bring the form along with your payment.
YOUTH BASKETBALL
* School team sign-ups allowed for Divisions 6, 7 & 8 ONLY. All players must attend same school.
NO EXCEPTIONS! Coaches may NOT register players. All players must be registered by a parent
or guardian.
Due to the size of Program,
we do not accept requests for coaches.
(310)781-7515
Home Phone
CityZip
Cell
E-mail
IT’S EASY! NOW YOU CAN USE YOUR CREDIT CARD!
I Hereby Authorize The Use of My:
q MasterCard q Visa
Print Name As It Appears On Card:_____________________________________
MasterCard or Visa #:______________________________________________
Expiration Date: Month___________Year__________
 Credit Card Requests
Signature:___________________________________ Must Have a Signature
Please Include a Stamped, Self-Addressed Envelope to Receive Your Receipt
2011
2011
Youth
Basketball
­City of Torrance Community Services Department • [310] 618-2930 • www.TorranceCA.Gov
­City of Torrance Community Services Department • [310] 618-2930 • www.TorranceCA.Gov
Youth
asketball
BRegistration
Form
“Creating and Enriching Community
through People, Programs & Partnerships”
“Creating and Enriching Community through People, Programs & Partnerships”
2011
LEAGUE DIVISIONS T
Division KKindergarten
Division 1
1st Grade
Division 2
2nd Grade
Division 3
3rd Grade
Division 4
4th Grade
Division 5
5th Grade
Division 6*
6th Grade
Division 7*
7th Grade
Division 8*
8th Grade
Grade effective as of October 1, 2010
$59 PER
PARTICIPANT
he basketball program is structured to teach basic
fundamentals and rules of the game. Each player
participates in every game! Due to the size of this
program, we do not accept requests for coaches.
Please make check
payable to the
“City of Torrance.”
The main goal of the Youth Spor ts program
is to provide a positive recreational experience for
each participant. By communicating the recreational
philosophies that underlie sports competition and teaching
basic skills, we try to provide a healthy and enjoyable
experience for everyone.
Includes shirt & medal
Registration fee is payable at time of
registration. Participants must live in
Torrance or attend a Torrance school.
Zip code 90502 is not considered a
Torrance resident.
If registering through
mail, send to:
There will be no full refunds given
and only partial refunds of 80% prior
to January 13, 2011.
Recreation Scholarships are available
for Torrance residents only.
Girls Basketball

Boys Basketball
_________________________________has my permission to participate
3031 Torrance Blvd.
Torrance, CA 90503
is ____________________________________________ , and that he/she
Receipt #____________
Date________________
in the City of Torrance Community Services Department Youth Basketball
program. I affirm he/she is in the ________ grade and that his/her birthday
attends__________________________________ School. I hereby release
and each and all of their agents and employees from any liability whatsoever,
resulting from or in any manner arising out of any injury or damage which may
be sustained on account of his/her participation in said activity.
Volunteer Coaches
NEEDED!
Name of Parent or Guardian (please print)
Signature of Parent or Guardian
Address
9:00 a.m. –12:00 noon
Name:_________________________
You may bring permission slip to registration office up until this day.
Torrance Community Services Department
3031 Torrance, Blvd. (two buildings east of library)
Phone:_________________________
Volunteer Coaches Needed!
Filling this out does not guarantee coaching
position. You must complete coach’s application
and fingerprinting to be considered (this must be
done annually).
If you have any questions please call
Printed on Recycled Paper

City of Torrance
Community Services
Department
For Official Use Only:
Please fill out the registration form on other side of this flyer. Send a separate form and check for each
child. Forms with more than one child on it will be returned. Mail-in forms must be postmarked no
later than December 2, 2010. Fax forms must be sent no later than December 2, 2010.
Registration fees for the children of volunteer coaches will be refunded at the end of
the season, upon return of equipment. Coaches, please call prior to registration dates
so that you may register your child before the teams are full. Coach positions are filled
on a “first come, first served” basis. Recreation Office will be closed November 5, 19,
25, 26 & 27; and December 3, 17, 24, 25 & 31, 2010.
and discharge the City of Torrance, the Torrance Community Services Department,
Mail-In and Fax Registration­—Fax number [310] 781-7598
Saturday, December 4, 2010
Parent Permission Slip
ATTN: Registration
To accomplish this goal, parents must attend a
special Parent Meeting at the Wilson Park Sports
Center, 2200 Crenshaw Blvd. (corner of Crenshaw &
Jefferson) on Tuesday, January 4 or Thursday, January
6, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. This is a mandatory meeting.
League play begins January 15, 2011.
Walk-In Registration—This is the last chance to register!
Please complete the form below.
Mail, fax, or bring the form along with your payment.
YOUTH BASKETBALL
* School team sign-ups allowed for Divisions 6, 7 & 8 ONLY. All players must attend same school.
NO EXCEPTIONS! Coaches may NOT register players. All players must be registered by a parent
or guardian.
Due to the size of Program,
we do not accept requests for coaches.
(310)781-7515
Home Phone
CityZip
Cell
E-mail
IT’S EASY! NOW YOU CAN USE YOUR CREDIT CARD!
I Hereby Authorize The Use of My:
q MasterCard q Visa
Print Name As It Appears On Card:_____________________________________
MasterCard or Visa #:______________________________________________
Expiration Date: Month___________Year__________
 Credit Card Requests
Signature:___________________________________ Must Have a Signature
Please Include a Stamped, Self-Addressed Envelope to Receive Your Receipt