And best of all… no need to make dinner! 🙌

👉 Please RSVP by Monday, September 21.

You can scan the QR code on the attached flyer to RSVP and let us know whether you’ll be getting tacos or bringing your own dinner.

Click the links in the ParentSquare email to Check the Menu and RSVP for the Taco Night

Please note: This is a family event and not a drop-off event.

Palo Verde International Fair (April 25 2026)

Our beloved Palo Verde International Fair is back! Join us for a fun afternoon celebrating cultures from around the world with food, crafts, games, and activities hosted by our amazing school community.

Booths & Activities: 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM

What to expect:

This is one of Palo Verde’s most popular events of the year and a wonderful opportunity for families to share their cultures with our community.

📌 Interested in hosting a country booth?

Please sign up using the QR code on the flyer or the link in the email from PTA. Booth hosts may be reimbursed up to $250 for supplies.

☘️ Going Green:

To help reduce waste, please bring your own reusable water bottles, plates, and utensils. A limited number of compostable plates and forks will be available at the welcome booth if needed.

National Walk and Roll Week (April 20 – April. 24)

National Walk and Roll to School Week is coming up on April 20-24. Encourage your children to walk, bike, or roll to school during this week! It’s not only a fun and active way to get to school, but it also helps them develop healthy habits, boosts their physical fitness, and gives them a sense of independence. By participating, they’ll also learn about road safety and help reduce traffic congestion around the school. Plus, it’s a great opportunity to teach them about environmental responsibility by cutting down on car emissions, contributing to cleaner air, and protecting our planet for future generations. Please also join us for the following activities:

• Walk & Roll Themed Noon Art – Fri April 17 Lunchtime Kids will have the opportunity to do a fun project with a Walk and Roll theme.
• Pedaling for Prizes – Mon – Wed April 20-22 8:00 – 8:15 AM Students who share how they arrived at school will be able to select from a variety of fun prizes (stickers, pencils etc.)
• Walk & Roll Themed Walking Club – Wednesday, April 22 Lunchtime Students who participate in Walking Club will have a chance to receive a special Walk & Roll themed charm
• Bike Parade to Palo Verde – Friday, April 24 7:55 – 8:15 AM Location: Meet at Seale Park (Stockton entrance).

  Time: Depart promptly at 8:00 AM

  Swag: The first 20 kids will get a reflective vest

  Route: From Seale, students will ride with a parent leader at the front and back of the group where they will bike together to Palo Verde (see route map below)

  Details: All cyclists must wear a helmet. Bike decorating is encouraged (as long as it doesn’t impede safety).

🌟 Help Us Celebrate Our Amazing Palo Verde Volunteers and Staff 🌟

Please note: Nominations close tomorrow, March 31, 2026

Palo Verde thrives because of the incredible parents, teachers, and staff who go above and beyond for our kids every single day. Now is our chance to say a big thank you by nominating them for the Honorary Service Award.

Do you know a parent or staff member whose time, energy, and heart have made a real difference for our children, our campus, or our community? Please take a few minutes to fill out the Honorary Service Award Nomination Form and help us recognize their impact in a special way.

We would also like to recognize our recent recipients – Mrs. Heather Cleland, Mrs. Amy Hansen, and Mrs. Aza Allan for their outstanding contributions over the past three years. As we celebrate their efforts, we encourage you to consider nominating other deserving members of our community this year.

Nominations close tomorrow, March 31, 2026, so don’t wait and share your appreciation today and help us shine a spotlight on the people who make Palo Verde such a caring, vibrant community!

📆 Third 5th Grade Promotion Fundraiser in March 🎓

Dear Families,

Continuing our series of restaurant fundraisers this month to support the 5th Grade Promotion Party for our graduating students, the next fundraiser is coming up soon:

📆 Monday, March 30 – Mendocino Farms, San Antonio Rd From 2:00 PM to CLOSE (9:00 PM)

Please use promo code GIVEBACK for all your online pickup or delivery orders

📆 Second 5th Grade Promotion Fundraiser in March

Dear Families,

Continuing our series of restaurant fundraisers this month to support the 5th Grade Promotion Party for our graduating students, the next fundraiser is coming up soon:

📆 Wednesday, March 18 – Shake Shack, Stanford Mall From 10:00 AM to 12:00 AM

‼️ PLEASE NOTE: Delivery orders are not able to count for a Donation Day

PTA Election Meeting (PTA General Association Meeting)

When: Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Time: 8:15 AM to 9:00 AM

Where: MP Room

Join the PTA General Association meeting to vote for the incoming board for the next school year. This is a great opportunity to connect with other parents, discuss important school matters, and share your ideas. We look forward to seeing you there!

🎤🎸 🎹 Palo Verde Talent Show coming soon 💃🕺

When: Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Get Ready!! PV Talent Show is happening soon! Parent Volunteers Needed!Check the email from PTA to sign up to be a parent volunteer

The annual Palo Verde Talent Show will take place on Wednesday, May 13 in the MP Room! Students in Grades 3–5 are invited to showcase their talents — singing, dancing, poetry, acting, magic, and more!

How to participate:

Music Submission: If your act requires music, please upload your music file to the shared Google Drive folder (link in email from PTA). Name the file using this format: Name_Grade.mp3

Performance Guidelines: • Acts must be 2 minutes or less • All performances must be school-appropriate • Video submissions will not be accepted this year, all performance must be LIVE

This is a wonderful opportunity for students to build confidence, share their talents, and have fun on stage. We can’t wait to see our PV Eagles shine!

📆 5th Grade Promotion Fundraisers in March 🎓

The Palo Verde 5th Grade Promotion Committee is hosting a series of restaurant fundraisers this March to help support the 5th Grade Promotion Party and celebrate our graduating students.

The first fundraiser is coming up soon:

📆 Wednesday, March 11 – Gott’s Roadside

Ask Me Anything

When: Wednesday, February 18, 2026 (TODAY)

Time: 7:00 PM

Where: Google Meet

Link to Google Meet – Check email for link

Please join in to learn more about PTA leadership roles and positions and how you can help by submitting your interest in these roles.

Ice Skating Party

Ticket Sales – NOW OPEN!

Get ready for a fun winter night with the Palo Verde community!

When: Friday, February 20, 2026

Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Where: Winter Lodge: 3009 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto

What’s Included: Pizza, hot chocolate, and light snacks

Tickets are now on sale! Please visit the Palo Verde PTA Online Store

Important Notes • This is not a drop-off event. A parent or guardian must be present. • Tickets are required for skaters (students). • Younger siblings are welcome but must be registered to skate. • PTA members will receive a discount.

We can’t wait to skate with you!

We need volunteers for the event day! please sign up using the link in the email with subject “PTA Weekly Updates “

Math Kangaroo

The Palo Verde Elementary PTA is excited to host the 2025-26 Math Kangaroo Competition for our students. The event will be held on Thursday, March 19th, 2026 from 5:30 PM to 6:45 PM.

• Go to Math Kangaroo
• Create or log in with your user account.
• Select the option to register at a proctored center and search for “Palo Verde”
• Enter paloverde@mk2026 in the field for Invitation Code

The event is private to students of Palo Verde Elementary. Regular participation fee is $18 (by December 31st). The PTA will sponsor students in need of financial assistance. Early registration closes on December 31st, 2025.

Science Festival

When: Friday, January 30th, 2026

Where: Palo Verde MP Room

Time: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM

This is our annual Science Festival celebration that we organize in partnership with the Lawrence Hall of Science at Berkeley. The theme of the event is “Build, Engineer, and Invent”.

The Lawrence Hall of Science staff bring around 12-14 activities that are set up as individual tables. A parent volunteer staffs the table, encourages kids to try out the activity, and explains concepts but ultimately lets each kiddo use their creativity to solve the problem. For example, the Giant Geometry activity allows the creation of 3-d structures out of wooden dowels, the Da Vinci Bridge asks to create a bridge with available material but no glue, screws etc. Lawrence Hall presenters will provide a 20-minute orientation before the Festival and will be on hand to answer questions.

We need your help in running the activity tables, doing a Costco pizza run, and handing out pizza slices to all attending. Your help would be much appreciated. To volunteer, please sign up in the link provided in the email

Winter & Spring After-School Program Schedule

Please remember to sign up your children for winter and spring After-School programs soon! Registrations are open Details and the Registration Link can be found here

Palo Verde Spelling Bee – Saturday, December 6 2025

The Palo Verde PTA will be hosting a Spelling Bee for students on Saturday, December 6th, starting at 3:00 PM in the MP Room. The Spelling Bee is open to all students from Grade K-5 and we will have grade level winners! The school champion will proceed to the Regionals and have a chance to participate in the National Spelling Bee.

Palo Verde Winter Party

• When: Friday, December 5th, 2025
• Where: Palo Verde MP Room
• Time: 5:00 PM to 8:30 PM

We would love for all families to join us for an evening of food, drinks, and fun activities for everyone. Please see the invitation poster attached!

To help us plan accurately for food, drinks, and activity stations, please take a moment to:
📌 RSVP here: RSVP Link

PTAC Updates

Newsletter for this week can be found here: Feedback Form

Parent Pulse

Give (anonymous) feedback to the principal and PTA to help improve the school. Results will be shared during Principal Coffees and GA meetings. Provide your feedback here: Feedback Form

Participate in the 2025-26 Reflections Arts Program – DEADLINE: Sunday, November 16 2025

The Palo Verde PTA is excited to host this year’s National PTA Reflections program. The theme for this year is “I belong!” All students are invited to participate and submit original artwork in one of the following six areas:

1. Dance Choreography
2. Literature
3. Photography
4. Film Production
5. Music Composition
6. Visual Arts

Submission Link

Entries are submitted first to school-level PTAs, where they are first recognized, celebrated and judged by five grade-level divisions, while a non-judged Special Artists division celebrates student artists with special needs. School PTAs then choose a selection of entries to be judged by local PTA units, which are then sent on to councils and then districts for consideration. The final artworks submitted to California State PTA by districts are then considered for Outstanding Interpretation, Awards of Excellence or Awards of Merit. Outstanding Interpretation and Award of Excellence entries then go on to represent California in the final National PTA judging round.

For amy Questions please email: Suju Rajan

Palo Verde Walk-a-Thon – Wednesday, October 29 2025

Join us for the Palo Verde Walk-a-Thon on Wednesday, October 29th, from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM at the Palo Verde Black Top!

This fun event encourages our students to get active while raising funds for our school. Parents are welcome to cheer on the participants and enjoy the community spirit. Let’s make this a memorable day! Come cheer on the kids as they walk for the school!

Support our Eagles by visiting our fundraising page.

Volunteers for the event can sign up here! Sign-up Sheet

Unity Day – Wear Orange and Say No to Bullying – Wednesday, October 22 2025

Stand against Bullying! Wear Orange and show unity for kindness, acceptance, and inclusion and to send a visible message that no child should ever experience bullying.

Math Festival – Wednesday, September 24 2025

Join us for the Math Festival on September 24th from 5:30 to 7:30 PM in the MP Room! This exciting event will feature fun math games, interactive activities, and opportunities for students to showcase their skills. Bring the whole family for an evening of learning and laughter! Registration Form. We can’t wait to see you there!

After-School Programs

For full details, click here: Palo Verde After-School Program | Fall 2025

Back to School Night – Tuesday, August 26th

Don’t miss this chance to connect with our wonderful teachers and hear about the exciting plans for the year ahead.

Donate to PiE

Today, more than ever, the Palo Alto Unified School District depends on community support through Partners in Education (PiE) to sustain the excellence of our schools. Donations to PiE fund the enrichment programs and student support that positively impact every child, every day.

While the suggested donation is $1,500 per student, every contribution, no matter the amount, makes a meaningful difference. Together, PiE and the PTA help us deliver on the PAUSD Promise by providing rich, well-rounded educational experiences for all students.

Make your contribution today – Donate to PiE

PTA Back-to-School Popsicle Social – Wednesday, August 13 2025

Join us for the PTA’s Back-to-School Popsicle Social on Wednesday, August 13th, from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM at the Palo Verde Elementary campus! This fun, casual event is the perfect chance for students and parents to meet new classmates, reconnect with friends, and get to know the PTA Board.

Class placement emails will be sent at 4:00 PM the same day, so check your inbox before you come. We can’t wait to see you there for popsicles, smiles, and community spirit!

1. Palo Verde Walk-a-Thon on Wednesday, October 30

Save the date! Our annual Walk-a-Thon is scheduled for Wednesday morning during school on October 30th. Students will be walking laps to support PTA programs and benefit Palo Verde Students. Please register your child at to help raise funds for our school https://app.99pledges.com/fund/PaloVerdeEaglesOct30/addme 

2. Special School Performance – The Emperor’s New Clothes:

Join us for Palo Verde’s production of The Emperor’s New Clothes, directed by Jennie James, with teaching artist Caitlin Gjerdrum. Performances will take place onsite at Palo Verde Elementary:

Purchase tickets here. 

3. Palo Verde Science Festival is back! Friday, November 15

Please register to attend!  Registration Form here.

3. Register for the Spelling Bee!

The Palo Verde PTA will be hosting a Spelling Bee for students on Saturday, December 7th, starting at 3PM at the MP Room.

• The Spelling Bee is open to all students from Grade K-5 and we will have grade level winners!
• The school champion will proceed to the Regionals and have a chance to participate in the National Spelling Bee.
• Please register here: https://bit.ly/2025bee
• Questions: Email Suju Rajan, suju@pvpta.org

4. Registration OPEN for Math Kangaroo

The Palo Verde Elementary PTA is excited to host the 2025 Math Kangaroo Competition for our students. The event will be held on Thursday, March 20th, 2025 between 5:30-6:45PM. 

1. Go to https://bit.ly/mathroo
2. Create or log in with your user account.
3. Select the option to register at a proctored center and search for “Palo Verde”
4. Enter CAPALO_0001001@2025MK in the field for Invitation Code
5. The event is private to students of Palo Verde Elementary.
6. Regular participation fee is $18 (by December 31st). The PTA will sponsor students in need of financial assistance.  
7. Early registration closes on December 31st, 2024.
8. Questions? Email Suju Rajan, suju@pvpta.org.