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Virginia Peterson Elementary

Home of the Pandas

Parent Weekly 10/12/26 🐾

Posted Date: 10/12/26 (05:00 PM)


Dear Panda Families,
 A huge shout-out to all the families who came out to support the Pioneer Day Parade this past Saturday! It was incredible to see so many Pandas showing their school spirit on the weekend! 🐼

Celebrations & Highlights:

  • Parent-Teacher Conferences: Thank you for taking the time to meet with our teachers. Partnering with our families is the heart of helping our students grow and thrive!
  • Book Fair Success: Thank you to everyone who supported our Book Fair, and a special shout-out to our amazing volunteers who made it all possible. We couldn't have done it without you!

🍎 Breakfast & Lunch Menus

Nutritious meals are served daily to help keep our Pandas fueled and ready to learn!

⚽ Elementary Sports & After-School Athletics

Fall clinics include:

🏀 Basketball

Sundays, October 11–November 15

3:30–5:00 p.m. at PRHS Gil Asa Gymnasium

Coming Spring 2027

🤽 Water Polo

Clinics are open to all PRJUSD students in grades 4–8, and scholarships are available for eligible students. Space is limited—beach volleyball is nearly full—so families interested in volleyball or basketball are encouraged to register early.  Click Here to Register

🗓️Important Dates

  • PTA Meeting October 15th
  • Fall Fun Run pledges coming home October 16th
  • Unity Day October 21st
  • Fall Festival October 30th
  • Fall Fun Run October 30th
  • Lavender for Lulu November 6th

🤝Get Involved: PTA


  • Join the PTA! Our Parent Teacher Association (PTA) does wonderful things for our school! Connectwith them on Facebook (Virginia Peterson PTA) and Instagram (@virginia.peterson.pta).

📱 Stay Connected

  • Weekly Updates: Check your email or the ParentSquare app every Sunday evening for our weekly school update.
  • Follow Us: Stay updated on school events on Instagram @vppandas.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Pafumi
The Luckiest Principal in the World!