Glossary of Terms

Event	Description	Time of Year
Assemblies/Field Trips	Fundraisers throughout the year help fund assemblies and field trips for the entire student body, such as Imagination Machine, Got Rhythm, Walk Through the Revolution and California, Aquarium, and many others.	continuous
Book Drive	Books are collected at the school to enhance the library inventory to keep fresh and new books coming in to maintain student interest by offering a variety of books.	November
Book Fair	Held twice a year.  A week long event whereby students and parents may purchase great children’s books at a discounted price from Scholastic Books.  Includes one family night with fun activities and events.	November/May
Box Tops for Education	Collect box tops from your favorite everyday cereals, ziploc, Betty Crocker, etc. and bring them to school during the class competition.  Class with the highest participation wins an ice cream party.	January
“Classroom/Library/Computer Lab Volunteers and Aides”	Parents are encouraged to assist faculty and staff in the classroom, library, computer lab or with special projects that may be completed at home to assist in the education process of teaching for our children.	continuous
Character Counts	Special student recognition each month in front of the school by the principal for exhibiting positive character traits.	continuous
Coin Drive	Change does matter.  Students bring coins for a fun week long class competition.  Winner gets an ice cream party.	January
Crown Valley Cares	Giving back to the community through multiple drives for donations such as a Book Drive, Toy Drive, Shoe Drive, and Food Drive. Flyers and posters are displayed, bins are placed in front of the school, donations are collected and delivered to the charity.	continuous
Dolphin Book Club	Celebrate a Special Milestone in your child’s life.  Become a member and a book will be donated to the school library, including your child’s name as the first page of the book.	continuous
Family Dinner Nights	Bi-monthly events whereby local restaurants donate a percentage of sales to the school for those families who visit the restaurant on a given night and present a flyer that will come home in student packets.	continuous
Family Fun Nights	Events throughout the year for the entire family to enjoy an evening with the students and visit with other families.	continuous
Gift Wrap	Largest fundraiser for the PTA.  Quality gift wrap and assorted gifts may be purchased by family and friends.	September
Holiday Boutique	Students are provided an opportunity to “go shopping” for family to purchase holiday gifts.  Teaches students giving to others and managing money on a budget.	December
Hospitality	Representative who assists the principal with food/beverages, when hosting events such as district round tables, faculty meetings, and regional trainings.  Organizes monthly treats for the teachers and plans the Back to School and Teacher Appreciation Luncheons.	continuous
Jog-a-thon	Campus wide participation as students get outdoors and learn the value of exercise for healthy living.  All day fundraising event.	April
Legislation	Keeps the chapter informed on any matters with the State that pertain to Education by attending Legislative Workshops and obtaining information from Lobbyists.	continuous
Meet the Masters	Six famous artists are presented throughout the year to teach students techniques and types of artistic styles.  A presenter provides a lecture on the artists background, style of painting, and then leads each student through making their own artistic masterpiece.	continuous
Membership	Sends out information to families to join the PTA and take an active role in their child’s education.  Responsible for flyer, collecting dues, and getting members involved.	continuous
Newsletter/Publicity	Publication of activities and information that is occurring at the school to keep communication open and parents involved.	bi-monthly
Parent Safety/Education	Seminars presented to the entire student body or parents on various aspects of safety.	3 seminars
Read-a-thon	Celebration of Dr. Seuss’ birthday and the importance of reading. Students are challenged to read books to enhance their education.	March
Recycling	Weekly collection of recyclable cans, glass, bottles, plastics to help the environment and give back needed supplies to the classrooms.	continuous
Red Ribbon Week	Drug Awareness.  Week long event where the police come out and talk with the students about drug education and negative impacts.  1st Vice President organizes, decorates school, coordinates activities,  and provides DARE wristbands for distribution to all students.	October
Reflections	The National PTA Reflections Program is an art recognition and achievement program for students in six various categories- Literature, Musical Composition, Photography, Visual Arts, Dance Choreography, and Film/Video Production.  It allows students to express themselves creatively and receive positive recognition for original works of art inspired by a pre-selected theme.  The Reflections Team distributes applications, collects the art, votes, forwards winners onto the District, and passes out awards at a morning Assembly.	October
SELF/Ability Awareness	Special Education Linking Families is a PTA District wide program that helps education school and community about our special needs population.  Ability Awareness is an interactive assembly day where students will have an opportunity to go through fun  and educational simulations to help understand what it is like to live with a disability.	October
Sock Hop	A tradition at Crown Valley for many years, this is a fun-filled family event.  Entertainment includes face painters, a live band, balloon makers, an obstacle course, games, a live and silent auction, and delightful treats for the entire family.	June
Spirit Wear	Students show their spirit each Friday by wearing logo t-shirts and sweatshirts, which may be purchased in the Fall.  Mystery competitions each month for showing the most spirit.	continuous
Student Directory	The Student Directory is compiled by class and provided to all students to facilitate communication among families for birthday parties, play dates, and fun activities.	October
Talent Show	Presentation to show off our students amazing talents playing an instrument, singing, dancing, performing a specialized skill such as the martial arts/gymnastics, and skits.  A family fun event for all to enjoy.	March
Teacher Appreciation	Annual week long event to celebrate and thank our teacher’s for all of their hard work and dedication to our students.  A list of suggestions is provided for each day, and a luncheon is provided for all staff and teacher’s on Thursday.	April
Website	PTA website provides a wealth of information.  Responsible for posting relevant dates and events, as well as providing current information on issues affecting CVES.	continuous
Yearbook	An amazing tribute to all students to celebrate a fantastic year, including highlights of the fun student festivities.	continuous
Young Author’s Faire	A tribute to young writer’s and illustrators who are honored by the OC Department of Education at a special event with workshops, activities, and interaction with published writer’s and illustrators.  Students honored at morning assembly.	March

Parental support and participation are essential elements to ensure the success of the PTA. We welcome all new members who are interested in getting involved. Please contact Angela Maroon, PTA President, at 949/292-1082 or atmaroon@cox.net or Cindy Dopf, Vice President, at 949/292-8683 or cdsportsfan@yahoo.com. This guide is provided to spark your interest to participate on one of these committees. We look forward to welcoming you!!