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Timeline & To Do List Summer August September October November Have a casual get together with your new board Add new check signers & take off old ones Update your website with new information Update Future Fund with your board info General To Dos Meet with your Principal Start your membership drive Upload docs to Future Fund At Your Executive Board Meeting Vote to recommend: ado ption of calendar and budget approval of programs, fundraisers & contracts Ratify your appointment of the Parliamentarian and committee chairs Last year’s Auditor - preliminary presentation of the year end audit for prior year - vote to recommend adoption Treasurer - preliminary presentation of the annual financial report for prior year - vote to recommend adoption Appoint a monthly bank reconciliation reviewer Appoint a financial review committee if needed At Your Association Meeting Present and vote to adopt: Budget Calendar 2026-27 End of the Year Audit 2026-27 Annual Financial Report Present and vote to approve: Programs Fundraisers Any contracts Release funds after budget adopti on Ratify your appointment of the monthly bank reconciliation reviewer and audit committee (if needed) Introduce the board and committee chairs Attend SVPTA Meetings & Events Council Meeting - September 2nd @ 6:30pm - SVUSD Board Room SVPTA Training - September 17th @ 6:30pm via Google Meet General To Dos Have all executive board and committee chairs complete the conflict of interest form - http://downloads.capta.org/toolkit/forms/ConflictWhistleblower.pdf . The treasurer should keep these. Treasurer should submit membership dues to SVPTA ($6.90 per member). Submit a minimum of 30 members by September 30th Reflections entries due at the school level - winners will need to be passed on to SVPTA Upload docs to SVPTA Attend SVPTA Meetings & Events SVUSD College & Career Fair - October 8 @ 6pm at ETHS SVPTA Roundtable - October 15th @ 7pm via Google Meet General To Dos File taxes and pay charity renewal fee Pay insurance premium - https://aim-companies.com/capta-insurance-renewal/ Treasurer should submit membership dues to SVPTA ($6.90 per member). Upload docs to SVPTA Attend SVPTA Meetings & Events SVPTA Council Meeting on November 19th @ 6:30pm - SVUSD Board Room General To Dos Turn in your school’s Reflections winners to SVPTA TBD Treasurer should submit membership dues to SVPTA ($6.90 per member) Upload docs to SVPTA January February March April May Attend SVPTA Meetings & Events SVPTA Council Meeting on January 21st @ 6:30pm in the SVUSD Board Room General To Dos Treasurer should complete the Worker’s Compensation form online https://aim-companies.com/capta-wcreporting/ Treasurer should submit membership dues to SVPTA ($6.90 per member) Treasurer, Membership & Secretary should hand off books to Auditor/Financial Review Committee Submit an application for a 4th District Award Upload docs to SVPTA At Yo ur Executive Board Meeting Vote to recommend sending members to Sacramento Safari At Your Association Meeting Elect nominating committee Approve sending members to Sacramento Safari Attend SVPTA Meetings & Events President's Roundtable - February 11th @ 7pm via Google Meet General To Dos Trea surer should submit membership dues to SVPTA ($6.90 per member). Provide notice to members: Election meeting - at least 30 days prior to the meeting Proposed slate - at least 28 days prior to the meeting Auditor/Financial Review Committee should have their review completed by the end of the month Upload docs to SVPTA Attend SVPTA Meetings & Events SVPTA Council Meeting & Election - March 19th @ 6:30pm - SVUSD Board Room General To Dos Treasurer should submit membership dues to SVPTA ($6.90 per member) Upload docs to SVPTA At Yo ur Executive Board Meeting Vote to recommend sending members to co nvention Preliminary presentation of the mid-year audit - vote to recommend adoption At Your Association Meeting Election Approve sending members to convention Presentation of the mid-ye ar audit - vote to adopt Attend SVPTA Meetings & Events President's Roundtable - April 15th @ 7pm via Google Meet Reflections Gallery - April 27th @ 6pm in the SVUSD Board room General To Dos Treasurer should submit membership dues to SVPTA ($6.90 per member) President-elect appoints budget committee with Treasurer-elect as chair President-elect should meet with the board-elect to discuss priorities for next year and develop the calendar Upload docs to SVPTA At Yo ur Executive Board Meeting Presentation of the historian report At Your Association Meeting Presentation of the historian report Attend SVPTA Meetings & Events End of the Year Council Meeting & Training - May 20th @ 6pm - Virtual Academy General To Dos Treasurer should submit membership dues to SVPTA ($6.90 per member) Upload docs to SVPTA At Your Last Executive Board Meeting Vote to recommend: adoption of calendar and budget approval of programs, fundraisers & contracts At Your Last Association Meeting Present and vote to adopt: Budget - release funds for summer expenses Calendar Present and vote to approve: Programs Fundraisers Any contracts

Welcome to SVPTA's Special Education page! We support parents of children with IEPs, 504 plans, and those seeking additional help for their child. Our mission is to foster inclusion in PTA activities, school events, and classrooms, benefiting all students. Contact your child’s school PTA Special Education Liaison for resources and guidance, and join our monthly SVPTA parent meetups to connect and receive support. Find your child’s school Special Education Liaison here: 🗂️ Liaison Directory by school Join our active Facebook Group: 👍SVUSD Special Ed Parents GET CONNECTED! Mail 🗓️ Special Education Parent Calendar: Meet-ups, Trainings, and Events 🔗 Special Education Community Advisory Committee (CAC) Meetings for SVUSD – All welcome! PROGRAMS/EVENTS Coffee 📘 IEP Parent Handbook 🔗 IEP vs. 504 Plan 🔗 Special Education Rights Manual 🔗 SVUSD Special Education Page 🔗 CAC Page - Special Ed Community Advisory Committee for SVUSD IMPORTANT RESOURCES Star SVPTA Special Education Liaison Kris S. specialed@svpta.org

SVPTA Council offers many programs to benefit our units. Please click on the individual tabs for further information. Step by Step Programs & Events Approval Process Some approvals can take up to 2 months. Please plan your events and programs with a realistic timeframe. 1 STEP 1 Check the AIM insurance guide to make sure the event or program is allowed. * Please NOTE that some items that are approved by AIM are not allowed on SVUSD school campuses - like bounce houses and petting zoos. Check with your school office manager if you have questions.* 2 STEP 2 Connect with your Principal to discuss and get approval for the event or program 3 STEP 3 Discuss at your executive board meeting and vote to recommend: event or program adding a line item to the budget, if needed any contracts to be signed ** Contracts should only be signed for events or programs taking place off campus or before or after school. All events or programs happening during school hours must be signed by SVUSD. ** 4 STEP 4 Once the event o r program h as been recommended for approval, at a general meeting vote to: approve event or program & adding a line item to the budget, if needed release funds approve any contracts to be signed ** Contracts should only be signed for events or programs taking place off campus or before or after school. All events or programs happening during school hours must be signed by SVUSD. ** STEP 5 Most events or programs now require SVUSD approval. Follow the quetions below to find out what you need to make this happen. 5 Is your event or program happening at your school? YES NO, but students will attend during school hours NO & after/before school or with adults only Go to the next question No further action is needed from SVUSD, but additional PTA insurance rules must be followed: STEP 6 Obtain a Hold Harmless Agreement and Evidence of Insurance from each vendor, concessionaire or service provider that is used. OR Choose a vendor from the CAPTA approved list of vendors . These vendors may be used without requiring any additional insurance information or the Hold Harmless agreement. STEP 7 Once approved and funds have been released at a general meeting you can sign the contract ( view the proper way to sign contracts ) and pay the vendor directly. Go to the next question When is your event or program happening? DURING SCHOOL BEFORE OR AFTER SCHOOL STEP 6 Work with your school office manager to get this event or program approved. They will give you details on what is needed and if your vendor has a blanket contract for the year. !! IMPORTANT !! Do NOT sign any contracts or pay the vendor directly. This all needs to be handled by the district. STEP 7 You will need to gift the payment for the event or program directly to the school district. Create a Fiduciary Agreement to be sent with a check written out to SVUSD and give them both to your office manager to send. For vendor payment, the office manager should submit an invoice to Accounts Payable in Fiscal Services after services have been rendered in order for payment to be issued to the vendor. If the vendor has any questions about payment, have them contact your office manager. STEP 8 Once your event or program has been approved at a SVUSD Board of Education meeting, your school office manager will receive a copy of the signed contract and you can schedule your event or program. View approvals from SVUSD Board of Education Meetings STEP 6 Download this AIM form . Fill in your PTAs info at the top and add Saddleback Valley Unified School District under "Additional Insured Information." Print and sign (electronic/ typed signatures not accepted) and email a scanned copy to capta @aim-companies.com . Have them email you a copy of the Certificate of Insurance with the addition. This will be good for the entire year. STEP 7 Email agreements@svusd.org to fill out a facilities request form. These vendors have already been approved BUT yo u must email agreements@svusd.org with your event info - date and time and a copy of the Certificate of Insurance from Step 6. STEP 8 Obtain a Hold Harmless Agreement from each vendor, concessionaire or service provider that is used. OR Choose a vendor from the CAPTA approved list of vendors . These vendors may be used without requiring any additional insurance information or the Hold Harmless agreement. STEP 9 Once approved and funds have been released at a general meeting you can sign the contract (view the proper way to sign contracts ) and pay the vendor directly.

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Distance Learning Read Aloud & Listening Story Time from Space Storyline Online (Stories read by Famous Actors) [PK-5th] Common Sense Media, The 25 Best Podcasts for Kids [All Ages] E-books & Online Reading Internet Archive (Open Library) Starfall [PK-3rd] Teach Your Monster to Read (requires parent login) [PK-1st] Wonderopolis [All ages] Scholastic Learn at Home [All Ages] Writing Read-Write-Think - Parent After School Resources [K-12] Story Bird (requires parent login) Story Jumper (requires parent login) Math You Cubed Math Tasks [K-12] Robert Kaplinsky Math Lessons [K-12] 3-Act Math Lessons [K-7] National Council of Teachers of Mathematics - Brain Teasers [6-12] National Council of Teachers of Mathematics - Interactive Math Games [PK-12] Open Middle Math Problems [K-12] Science California Academy of Science Webcams (all ages) Exploratorium - Read, watch, experiment (All ages) Monterey Bay Aquarium Webcams (all ages) Mystery Science (K-5) PBS Crash Course - Science and History/Social Science (9th-12th) PBS NOVA Wonders (6th-12th) San Diego Zoo Webcams (all ages) History/Social Science PBS Learning - News Depth [4th-7th] PBS Kids - Let’s Go Luna- Travel the World [K-2] PBS Kids - World Cultures [PK-5th] PBS - Above the Noise [6th-12th] PBS Learning - Crash Course - Science and History/Social Science [9th-12th] Visual/Performing Arts Lunch Doodles with Mo Willems Sketchbook Melody Prompts (9th-12th) PBS Art School (6th-12th) PBS Spark - Short videos of artists (Various ages) PBS Sound Field - Videos on all types of music (6th-12th) PBS Classical MPR Class Notes (1st-6th) English Language Development Biblioteca Virtual Infantil BrainPop en Español Colorín Colorado CommonLit Duolingo Khan en Español Nasa Ciencias en Español Newsela en Español Tween Tribune Español Take a Virtual Field Trip Museums with Virtual Tours Virtual Museum Tours 20 Virtual Field Trips to Take With Your Kids 33 National Park Tours You Can Take From the Comfort of Your Home San Diego Zoo Yellowstone National Park tour Planet Mars 360-degree tour Monterey Bay Aquarium live animal cameras Atlanta Zoo panda cam Houston Zoo webcams Georgia Aquarium beluga whale cam Farm Tours from FarmFood360 Experience Polar Bears on the Tundra Great Wall of China Boston Children’s Museum Virtual Tour Google Museum Collections 30 Virtual Field Trips 10 Tips for Parents Set up a daily family routine, including healthy eating and sleeping habits Provide a place and time at home for homework Check on assignments, homework and projects Talk each day with your child about his/her activities Promote literacy by reading to your child and by reading yourself Limit and monitor TV watching, gaming, social media and computer time Express high expectations and standards for your child’s learning Attend parent-teacher conferences, Open House and Back-To-School events Participate in decisions that affect your child’s education Tap into community resources with visits to a library, museum, zoo or theater and encourage participation in after-school clubs, sports and art activities

Is your child struggling? When your school-age student is struggling, it can be difficult to figure out what is going on and what to do. We have gathered some resources on this site that we hope you’ll find helpful. Do you suspect that your child might have a disability or learning difference? When your child has difficulties learning or participating in school activities, he or she may have a disability. Learning differences or disabilities can emerge or be identified at any time. Issues are commonly identified around Kindergarten age, but learning disabilities are often identified much later. Red flags that your child may have a disability that impacts his or her ability to access education include (but are not limited to): difficulty reading, writing or spelling, difficulty with math, refusing to go to school, difficulty getting along with teachers or other students, difficulty following directions or paying attention in class, difficulty with transitions, or physical conditions that make it difficult for the student to learn, sit or participate in school. First Steps If you suspect that your child may have a disability or learning difference, here are some good first steps: Talk with your child’s teacher. (The teacher should also notify parents if there has been a noticeable gap in academic performance, possible learning difficulties, or problems with attendance or behavior, but if they haven’t it doesn’t mean there’s not a problem). Talk with your child’s doctor. They may refer you to appropriate specialists or suggest other interventions. Call the Selpa SOC SELPA Director, Rae Lynn Nelson (949) 580-3394 RaeLynn.Nelson@svusd.org Talk with another parent. The PTA has parent volunteers who can help with navigating the process while respecting your privacy. (Please note that we are not experts and cannot provide medical advice.) Contact Us: specialed@svpta.org Possible next steps The teacher may suggest trying some strategies in the classroom or ask that a Student Study Team (SST) evaluate your student’s academic, behavioral and social-emotional progress. The SST may propose additional strategies. If progress is still a concern the SST may recommend an assessment to determine eligibility for special education and related services. Some families may also choose to have a private assessment. Important: You as the parent can also request an SST evaluation at any time. You don’t need to wait for the teacher or school administration to propose this. You can also request that an assessment for eligibility for special education be done at any time. The assessment process does not have to be initiated by the school. How to request an assessment.- https://youtu.be/GoBSv0FdPYo Learning More To effectively advocate for your child you need to learn about your child’s needs. It is also important to learn about the process and your rights as a parent. There many good resources, testimonials and simulations online like Understood , AutismSpeaks , Disabilityrightsca.org , Undivided and many others. You can also read the SELPA Parent Handbook . Don’t despair! The right intervention or support can be different for every child and can take time and patience to identify. SVPTA Special Education Liaison Kris S. specialed@svpta.or g

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Contacts VAPA COORDINATOR Sabrina Skeels sabrina.skeels@svusd.org SVPTA ARTS Kathie D. scomm@svpta.org SVPTA PRESIDENT Catherine B. president@svpta.org

Help strengthen our community & make an impact by joining one or more of our SVUSD school PTAs. Join PTA Today! Help strengthen our community & make an impact by joining one or more of our SVUSD school PTAs below. ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS Cielo Vista Elementary Del Cerro Elementary Del Lago Elementary De Portola Elementary Foothill Ranch Elementary Gates Elementary Glen Yermo Elementary La Madera Elementary Linda Vista Elementary Lomarena Elementary Melinda Heights Elementary Montevideo Elementary Olivewood Elementary coming soon Portola Hills Elementary Rancho Canada Elementary Robinson Elementary Santiago STEAM Magnet Elementary Trabuco Elementary Trabuco Mesa Elementary Valencia Elementary Intermediate & High Schools Laguna Hills High School Los Alisos Intermediate Serrano Intermediate Trabuco Hills High School

Your one-stop-shop for everything relating to Arts at SVUSD Studies show arts education not only decreases feelings of anxiety, depression, and isolation but also positively impacts all-around academic performance . As students struggle through this ever changing world, the Arts are not a luxury, they are a tool for recovery and confidence . Mission Statement : Our committee's goal is to build and support a robust Arts culture for our students and families of SVUSD. We will advocate for the arts through elected officials, legislation, education, and delivery of information, while facilitating a relationship between school sites and Saddleback District. We are reliable and transparent when communicating about the budget for campus programs. We will continue to provide a platform that encompasses all art opportunities by filtering relavent information abut local resources and school site activities. Sp otlight of the month DID YOU KNOW? California Prop28 provides additional funding for arts and music education (K‑12 and charter schools) by annually allocating from the state General Fund an amount equaling 1% of required state and local funding for public schools.This will be a ongoing minimum source of income to supplement arts education programs. More info on our Funding page below. SVUSD Calendar of Art Events WHAT SCHOOL DO YOU WANT TO LOOK AT? (Directory of art activities per campus) A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z WOULD YOU LIKE TO GET INVOLVED? We would love to extend you an invitation. Please inquire . California's Education code promises visual art, music, dance, theater and media arts classes to each K-12 student. Section 51220 California Education Code 2020 S tudents with an arts education are 5 times more likely to stay in school, 3 times more likely to get a bachelor’s degree, and 4 times more likely to be recognized for academic achievement. "Arts and Achievement in at Risk Youth..." NEA 2012 Especially important during this time of trauma and upheaval, students need to develop self-management and self-discipline, interpersonal and relationship skills, and self-expression. Numerous studies show the arts support the development of all of these essential skills. "The Connection Between Art, Healing..." APHA 2010 DO YOU HAVE A QUESTION ABOUT THE ARTS? Please let us know if we can help . VAPA RESOURCES REFLECTIONS FUNDING SHARE

PTA Grants National PTA Grants Deadline October 1st For all Grades and Ages PTA Healthy Minds , Sponsored by the New York Life Foundation and The Allstate Foundation This program is for all grades and ages. 100 local PTAs will be selected, and each will be awarded $1,250 in funding. Mary Lou Anderson Reflections Arts Enhancement , sponsored by the family of Mary Lou Anderson This program is for all grades and ages. Two local PTAs will be selected, and each will be awarded $1,250 in funding. PTA Wellness Fairs , sponsored by Walmart This program is for all grades and ages. 40 local PTAs will be selected, and each will be awarded $1,250 in funding PTA Connected: The Smart Talk , sponsored by Norton This program is for all grades and ages. 40 local PTAs will be selected, and each will be awarded $1,250 in funding. All programs must be completed by the end of March 2024. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PTA Connected: Ready, Tech, Go! , supported by AT&T This program is for elementary schools. 150 local PTAs will be selected, and each will be awarded $1,250 in funding. To be considered, PTAs must hold their programs in-person. At-home programming will not be supported. STEM + Families Propelling Our World , sponsored by Huntington Ingalls Industries This program is for elementary schools. 40 local PTAs will be selected, and each will be awarded $1,250 . ELEMENTARY OR MIDDLE SCHOOL PTA Connected: Be Internet Awesome , Sponsored by Google + YouTube This program is for elementary and middle schools. 50 local PTAs will be selected, and each will be awarded $1,250 in funding . MIDDLE OR HIGH SCHOOL PTA Connected: Build Up and Belong , sponsored by Discord This program is for high schools. 25 local PTAs/PTSAs will be selected, and each will be awarded $1,250 in funding. HIGH SCHOOL P TA Connected: Build Up and Belong , sponsored by Discord This program is for high schools. 25 local PTAs/PTSAs will be selected, and each will be awarded $1,250 in funding. CAPTA Scholarships Deadline Octo ber 15h Continuing Education Scholarships The scholarship must be used January 1 – December 31 following the year of award; proof of your enrollment and completion of coursework must be provided to California State PTA by June 1. Scholarships are available for: School staff members (teachers, counselors, nurses and staff) & PTA volunteers Graduating High-School Senior Scholarships Graduating high-school seniors are eligible to apply for the Volunteer Service Scholarship and the $500 Dr. Ralph E. White Scholarship for medical-field education. CAPTA Grants Deadline Octo ber 15h Parent Education Develop and implement parent education programs and projects in such areas as health, child development, child abuse prevention or parenting skills. Programs or projects must be sponsored by the PTA applying for the grant. Program grant ideas include parent-resource centers, seminars and workshops, forums for parents of children with special needs and information on preparing healthy meals. Cultural Arts Develop and implement student-centered cultural arts programs which complement the California State PTA’s commitment to a quality arts education. The programs and projects should focus on expanding the students’ awareness and appreciation of the field of cultural arts and/or enriching and enhancing arts education programs and must be sponsored by the PTA applying for the grant. Program grant possibilities include performing arts assemblies, arts communications brochures, demonstrations, storytellers, read-a-thons and docents. Outreach Translation Translate PTA written materials and oral presentations in an effort to involve every member of the school community. Presentations or materials must be sponsored by the PTA applying for the grant. The California State PTA may use these translated materials when appropriate. Copy of the translated material must accompany the evaluation report. Program grant possibilities include translating written materials into other languages, providing translations at meetings and events, offering school community activities, enhancing partnerships and engaging non-English-speaking families. Healthy Lifestyle Develop, promote and implement programs, projects and activities that will improve the overall health of children and adults. Program grant possibilities include classes, health fairs, awareness events, walking/running programs, sun safety initiatives and depression awareness efforts. Please refer to the Insurance Guide for approved activities.

College & Career Fair This event is being brought to you through partnership with SVPTA, SVUSD, and all of our high school PTSA & PTSOs El Toro PTSO, Laguna Hills PTSA, Trabuco Hills PTSA and Mission Viejo PTSO. October 9, 2024 6:00 - 8:00 PM @ MVHS ALL SVUSD STUDENTS INVITED Registering is free and easy! A few weeks before the event you will get an invitation to officially register on StriveScan. This will create your unique identifier that will be used to check in to the event. Then download the App to have it ready to go. Register Here Adult Volunteers Student Volunteers Any questions, please email us at svusdcollegefairvolunteers@gmail.com