Originally delivered on 11/21/2024 10:50 am

SUBJECT: Geneva Gazette - PTA Newsletter - November 21, 2024

Upcoming Dates

November 21: Dad's Night Out (Truckyard)

November 22: Dollar Dress Day

November 25-29: Thanksgiving Break - NO SCHOOL

December 5: IB Literacy Night - 5:00-7:00PM

December 6: Spirit Shirt Friday

December 12: Mom's Night Out (Truckyard)

December 12: Winter Concert 

December 20: Class Holiday Parties + Early Release

December 23 - January 6: Winter Break - NO SCHOOL 

January 7: Students return to school


Link to full calendar

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Announcements
Campus Volunteer Needs

IB Literacy Night - 45 slots are still available - Click here to volunteer

Please sign up to help make literacy night a success. Volunteer needs are below:

  • Guest Reader
  • Station Point Person
  • Welcome Table
  • Food Station

Lunch Room Volunteers - Click here to volunteer - Daily Volunteers Needed!

We’re looking for volunteers to help monitor student lunches! 

Responsibilities include:

  • Ensuring students line up properly.
  • Assisting younger children with getting their plates and finding their seats.
  • Helping students stay seated and focused on eating.
  • Opening packaged items for little ones.
  • Encouraging students to clean up and throw away their trash when it's time to leave.

PreK Reading Volunteers - Click here to volunteer!

Our PK teachers are seeking enthusiastic reading volunteers to join us one day a week to help foster a love of reading in our youngest learners! Volunteers will read to small groups of students every Friday from 8:30-9 AM. You are welcome to bring your 3 favorite books or teachers will provide some. Please note, some days maybe canceled due to testing, special events, or holiday breaks. Also, you may not be placed in your child’s classroom, and volunteers will not be able to bring other young children along during the sessions. This is a wonderful way to make a positive impact and share your love of books with our early readers!

Click here to join Dad's Club email list to stay up to date on Dad's Club activities!
Click Here to Volunteer!
Winter Concert

When: Thursday, December 12th

Where: Geneva Heights Cafetorium 


Performance Times:

5:30 - 6:20PM - PreK3 - 2nd grade 

6:30-7:00PM - 3rd - 5th grade 

please try to arrive 10-15 mins prior to the start time.


Students will perform selected and prepared Winter theme songs on the Cafetorium stage. Students may come dressed in festive attire to celebrate the Holiday season! If you have any questions about time, location, attire, or any other details regarding the event, you can reach out to Mr.Rome at drome@dallasisd.org 


A note from Ms.Cabanes

I’m reaching out to share the devastating reality they’re currently facing there in Valencia due to the DANA (Isolated Depression at High Levels) storms. Over the past days, torrential rains have caused catastrophic flooding, leaving many communities in a state of emergency.

Tragically, countless families remain stranded and isolated, without rescue or essential assistance. Many areas lack electricity, potable water, and basic supplies, and people are struggling to survive in these conditions. The lack of governmental response has intensified the crisis, and affected communities feel abandoned as resources remain inaccessible.

In response, I have coordinated with a close friend, who is managing the finances for a relief effort through a local nonprofit organization that is tirelessly working in the hardest-hit neighborhoods, providing food, water, diapers, and other essentials. We’ve set up a GoFundMe campaign with the goal of raising $10,000, and I want to assure you that the process will be fully transparent.

If you feel moved to support, every contribution will go directly toward providing immediate assistance to those who need it most. Even spreading the word will help us make a difference.

We ask you to keep the people of Valencia in your thoughts, and if you are able, consider supporting our relief efforts. Every bit of awareness and help matters during this urgent and difficult time.

Thank you for your attention and support. My people are devastated and the Valencia population is showing and incredible strengths and support for the community. Also, people around all Spain are collaborating on this catastrophe.

I need to use my voice in this part of the world and help my neighbors in this crisis. We are all heartbroken.

With hope for safety and recovery,

Krystel Cabanes

Click Here for the GoFundMe

We are looking for a volunteer to Chair (or Co-Chair if you want to do it with a friend!) our 2025 Fun Run Committee. If you are interested, please email volunteer@genevaheightspta.org

Hear us roar! We're excited about the launch of our new fundraising site to support GH, and we need your help spreading the word. We have lots of levels and benefits this year including naming rights! Please share these sponsorship opportunities with any businesses, families or individuals in your network who may be interested in supporting our awesome Cougar family.


PS, don't forget to check if your employer offers donation matching programs to help maximize the impact of your contribution to our campaign. Also, many companies are looking to allocate remaining funds before year end. We are a 501(c)3 and our school provides a great opportunity for employers to support a worthy cause and claim their tax deductions for 2024. Thanks for support our amazing Cougars!

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Parent Volunteer Interest Form

We are looking for parent volunteers to help make our PTA events great! 

Below are a few examples of PTA events:

  • IB Nights (Cultural, Math, Reading, Art, Science)
  • Halloween Trick or Treat Trail
  • Fun Run (Spring 2025)
  • School Garden
  • Field Day

Please see the form below for the many ways you can volunteer this year. 

Parent Volunteer Interest Form
Voly Registration

If you would like to volunteer on campus (this include participating in class parties or in-school events) then you will need to register through Voly. This registration must be renewed annually - it expires on June 30th of each year. 


Link to Voly registration: https://dallasisd.voly.org/

Make sure to fully complete your Voly registration - your screen will look like this when you are ready to go. All items must be green. 

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To receive the Geneva Gazette directly to your inbox all you need to do is set up a Membership Toolkit account. This is not the same as a PTA membership - the membership toolkit is an account that allows you access to our PTA website & allows you to sign up for communications. If you have an account with another membership toolkit account, you can use that login. 


If you already have an account, please make sure your information is correct. 

Upcoming Events
Thursday, November 21
7:30p Dad's Night Out
Friday, November 22
Dollar Dress Day
Monday, November 25
Thanksgiving Break - No School
Tuesday, November 26
Thanksgiving Break - No School
Wednesday, November 27
Thanksgiving Break - No School
Thursday, November 28
Thanksgiving Break - No School
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