Wildcat Weekly

Morse Families,

Our annual PTA Jog-a-thon is scheduled for Friday, March 7th! Information will be sent home Tuesday, but students can begin collecting pledges this weekend using https://pledgestar.com/Morse/. This is PTA’s main fundraiser of the year and helps to pay for field trips, assemblies, classroom supplies, and begin raising money to replace our aging marquee.

Students will begin training for Kids Run the OC during PE and recess, gradually accumulating over 25 miles of fun activity. They will complete their final mile at the Kids Run the OC on May 3, 2025, held alongside The OC Marathon finish line events at the OC Fair and Event Center. Register here! Early registration pricing ends March 1!!

Mrs. Farrell and Ms. Smith will hold two parent information sessions to share more information about Kids Run the OC on Thursday, 2/20 @ 5:30 PM on Zoom (https://pylusd-org.zoom.us/j/82916486704) and Friday, 2/21 @ 8 AM in MRP (first part of Coffee with the Principal)

February Attendance Challenge: Every student who attends school every day in February will be entered into a raffle for fun prizes and incentives! Let’s work together to make every school day count!

We hope you have a wonderful three-day weekend and enjoy the extra time with your loved ones!

Enjoy your weekend, and we’ll see you Tuesday!

-Mrs. Farrell and the Morse Staff

Monday, 2/17: NO SCHOOL - Presidents' Day

2/18 - 2/21: 6th Grade Outdoor Science Camp

Thursday, 2/20: Vision & Hearing Screening (TK/K, 1st grade boys, 2nd, 5th) Thursday, 2/20: Kids Run The OC Parent Meeting @ 5:30 PM on Zoom (https://pylusd-org.zoom.us/j/82916486704)

Friday, 2/21: 8 AM Coffee with the Principal in the MPR (Kids Run the OC Information shared @ the start)

Friday, 2/21: 9 AM Attendance Presentation in MPR

Tuesday, 2/25: After School Intervention (2:30 - 3:15)

Thursday, 2/27: 4th Walk Through California Assemblies

Thursday, 2/7: After School Intervention (2:30 - 3:15)

3/3 - 3/7: Read Across America Week

Friday, 3/7: Jog-a-thon & Lunch With a Loved One

Friday, 3/7: End of the Trimester - 12:45 Dismissal (all TK students attend from 7:50 -12:10)

Join us in our exciting fundraising campaign to reach our goal of $25,000! We’re raising funds to replace our aging marquee, ensuring our school can communicate effectively with students, parents, and the community. But that’s not all—if we hit our target, we’ll celebrate by sliming our Principal, Mrs. Farrell! This fun, engaging event promises to bring smiles and laughter, while also highlighting the importance of supporting our school’s needs.

Two Ways to Collect

Cash or check (Made out to Morse Avenue Elementary PTA)

Online pledgestar.com/Morse

All pledges are due by March 7, 2025

Consistent school attendance is essential for academic success, helping students build strong learning habits and stay engaged in their education. Each day in the classroom provides valuable instruction, social interaction, and opportunities for growth that can't be fully replaced. By attending school every day, students set themselves up for a brighter future with better achievement, confidence, and lifelong skills.

It’s important to notify the office if your child will be absent or late so we can maintain accurate records and ensure everyone's safety. Please call our attendance line at (714) 524-6300, then press 3, or use our Report an Absence Form to inform us. Thank you for your cooperation!

Non-Discrimination Statement: The Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying in all district activities, programs, and employment based upon actual or perceived gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, ethnicity, color, religion, ancestry, nationality, national origin, ethnic group identification, immigration status, sex, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, or on the basis of a person’s association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or affiliation with the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups or any other basis protected by law or regulation, in its educational program(s) or employment. In accordance with AB-1078, this applies to all acts of the governing board and the superintendent of the school district in enacting policies and procedures that govern the local educational agency. The following employees have been designated to handle questions or complaints of alleged discrimination: Employee complaint- Dr. Issaic Gates, Deputy Superintendent, Human Resources (714) 985-8408. Title IX and any other discrimination complaints - Dr. Baldwin Pedraza, Director, Student Services (714) 985-8670, bpedraza@pylusd.org. Title II Coordinator / 504 Coordinator / Americans with Disabilities Act complaints - Dr. Baldwin Pedraza, Director, Student Services (714) 985-8670. Bullying, intimidation complaints - Tonya Gordillo, Administrator, Student Services (714) 985-8671. The mailing address for all compliance officers is 1301 E. Orangethorpe Avenue, Placentia, CA 92870.

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Website: morseschool.net
Location: 431 Morse Avenue, Placentia, CA, USA
Phone: 714) 524-6300