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PTA Sponsored Programs
Excellent schools are built on the dedication of principals, teachers, staff and parents who are passionate about student success. Getting involved in school is so important and something every parent can do. Here's a list of the programs Del Cerro PTA will be sponsoring this year.
As many may have noticed, the economy that our school depends upon has suffered through some serious times. As the budget for education continues to be reduced, the PTA has stepped up to help maintain and support many of the programs our children deserve. Del Cerro’s PTA is dedicated to ensuring our students are exposed to many different educational avenues, including science, reading, art, and music. The following pages will tell you more about some of the on-going programs Del Cerro’s PTA is proud to sponsor.
Art Masters Art Masters is an amazing program that teaches students about the great art masters and their individual techniques.The students first hear a riviting lecture full of colorful displays and slides about the artist of the month; their life, and what influenced their work. Then, the students are visited in their classroom by an Art Masters instructor, where they learn to creat their own piece of artwork using the current Master’s style. This year, 2011-2012 the PTA has seen to it to increase the number of Masters visited from 4 to 6!
Reading Counts Reading Counts is a motivational reading program designed to encourage students to read at their own pace and be accountable for the books they read. The program includes tests that evaluate a students reading strengths, and assigns them to a level. The student is encouraged to read books at their appropriate reading level (which is designated in our library by color), then pass a computerized quiz that measures their reading comprehension, and awards them on a point system for every book the complete. This program is supported largely by our BookFairs.
Assemblies  
Character Ed We focus on "The Three R'S" - Respectful, Responsible, Reasonable and Scholarly.Each month, students will be chosen by their teacher to have lunch with the principal. You can look for our monthly winners to be announced in the newsletter and their pictures to appear on our MPR board.
Reflections For 40 years, the national PTA Reflections Program has encouraged students across the nation and in American schools overseas to explore their artistic talents in the areas of dance choreography, film production, literature, musical composition, photography, and the visual arts.
6th Grade Tiles 6th Grade is a special time – a time of moving on. At Del Cerro, we honor our 6th Grade class each year by having them create a ‘Legacy tile’. This has become one of the most treasured memories of elementary school.  Each student is given a blank ceramic tile that they design, and paint. We provide the ceramic tile, colored glazes, paint pens for labeling the tiles, clear glaze and firing, as well as instruction and assistance with individual designs, if needed. The finished ceramic tiles are then cemented onto the exterior wall of the school as a block representing the entire graduating class,.  What results is a truly one-of-a-kind wall, exhibiting unique student art on for all eternity.
Hands on Science Del Cerro has proudly posted record breaking science scores, and we believe it is because of our wonderful Hands on Science Program. Thanks to the talents of Mrs. Wenzel, Del Cerro’s students are exposed to a higher level of sceince then they would otherwise receive. Our PTA proudly supports this entire program including supplies.
Library Media Clerk

Due to budget cuts, the Saddleback Valley Unified School district has been forced to reduce their Library funding to only 1 day per school week. Thanks to your generous support, Del Cerro’s PTA is proud to be able to fund the other four days, so the Del Cerro Library may be open 5 days a week for our children.
Family Fun Nights

Throughout the year, the PTA will invite members and their families to join us for Family Fun. Beginning with our Back to School BBQ! This is an evening early in the school year to reconnect with old pals, and the meal is on us! We also have Beach Blanket Bingo, Fun with Science, and the end of the year Campout. These events are offered at little of no cost to the participants. It’s our way of bringing our families together for an evening.
Red Ribbon Week The PTA is dedicated to encouraging a healthy life, and smart choices. A week in October, in conjuntion with national events, is dedicated to teaching the kids about the dangers of drugs, and the wisdome of living a drug-free life. The lessons are taught through poster contests, and other fun events throughout the week.
Technology
Ability Awareness Del Cerro PTA is fortunate enough to have a dedicated chairperson who, last year, brought to our students an event that taught them about the challenges of those with differences, limitations or disabilities. The students, with the help of volunteers, and teachers, experience a variety of physical, emotional and learning challenges and leave with a greater appreciation for themselves, and those around them.