Events 

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APR 26th 10:30 AM | TALENT SHOW

 

The PEO Talent Show is coming up, and we can't wait to see our talented students perform! If your child would like to participate, please submit an audition form and upload a video sample performance. Before submitting, be sure to review the attached guidelines for important details.

 

CLICK HERE TO REVIEW GUIDELINES

 

2025 PEO Talent Show Registration & Audition Form

Event Details and Important Dates:

Location: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
5845 Crestridge Rd, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275 (Gymnasium)

 

Registration: Sunday, April 13, 2024,

All Registration Audition Forms and Video Submissions Due

Rehearsal: Tuesday, April 22nd, 2024, at 4:30 PM
Same location as the Talent Show

 

Talent Show: Saturday, April 26th, 2024, at 10:30 AM
All performers must arrive by 10:00 AM SHARP

 

Volunteer Opportunities

We need your help to make this event a success! If you’re available to volunteer, please sign up here:

 

Click Here to Volunteer!

 

For any questions, please contact Jeanette Fisher at nrdynettie@yahoo.com or via text/call at (310) 365-8641.

We look forward to an amazing show!

 

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FEB 22ND 5:00 PM | ROARING 20's SWEETHEART FAMILY DANCE

We’re Thrilled to Announce This Year’s Family Dance!

Step back in time and join us for the Roaring 20’s Sweetheart Family Dance, hosted at Palos Verdes Peninsula High School where the gym will be transformed into the dazzling world of the Great Gatsby era on Saturday, February 22nd, from 5:00 to 8:00 PM. Your ticket gives you access to all the incredible activities: a catered dinner, amazing photo booths, and come learn the 20S DANCE CRAZES CHARLSTON, WALTZ & TANGO! Parents, bring your sons and daughters for an unforgettable evening filled with fun, dancing, and cherished memories. Dress in your finest formal attire or embrace the glamour of the 1920s with flapper dresses, feathered headbands, and pinstripe suits!

 

BUY YOUR TICKETS BY FEB 18th (before prices go up)

EACH PAID TICKET INCLUDES:

• Parking
• Step-and-Repeat & Red Carpet
• Photo Opportunities & Professional Photographer
• Free Raffle Ticket for Door Prize
• Learn the 20s Dances with a Pro!
• Catered Dinner
• DJ & Dancing
• Silent Auction

Ticket Prices:

• $45 for Adults
• $35 for Children
• Free for Children 3 Years or Younger

 

 

We need lots of help! Can you help with decorating? Sign up to volunteer!

 

Business Sponsorships Available:

Support the event and promote your business with a sponsorship from $300. Each sponsorship includes:

• Free Ticket(s) to the Family Dance 
• Your logo printed multiple times on a 10'x8' step-and-repeat banner displayed at the event entrance
• Plus more! 

 

For any additional questions, reach out to PV_Volunteer@parnassusprepacademy.org.

Don’t miss this glamorous evening—see you at the Roaring 20’s Sweethearts Dance!

 

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DEC 29th 9:15 AM | COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT: SING AT ST PAUL'S LUTHERAN CHURCH 

We are thrilled to share that St. Paul’s Lutheran Church has invited us to sing at their 9:30 AM service on December 29th! This is a wonderful opportunity to serve our community and share the joy of Cantata music with our partnering church. We kindly ask all students who wish to participate to RSVP using the link below. On the day of the event, please arrive by 9:15 AM dressed in your beautiful Cantata attire. Let’s come together to celebrate the season and show our gratitude for St. Paul’s unwavering support of our program!

 

 

 

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DEC 16th thru 20th | HOLIDAY SPIRIT WEEK (Lower Grades JrK-6th/7th)

The last week before the winter break is our Holiday Spirit Days. The first day (Mon/Tue) students may come dressed in a holiday scarf, hat and socks to enhance their PPA attire. The second day (Thur/ Fri) students are allowed to leave their PPA attire at home and come dressed fully in Holiday attire. (more info to come) 

 

 

 

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DEC 19th or 20th | HOLIDAY CLASS PARTIES (Lower Grades JrK-6th/7th)

Each class will have 30 minutes at the end of the day 

(3:00 PM- 3:30 PM) to create this memorable experience. Room Parents will be reaching out to the class with more information. 

 

 

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DEC 20th | UPPER GRADES CHRISTMAS MOVIE PARTY

The Upper Grades Christmas Party will take place on Wednesday, December 20th, from 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM after class!

Here are the details:

• Attire: Students are welcome to bring pajamas to change into after class.
• Gift Exchange: Students are encouraged to bring a gift (approx. $20 value) to participate in the gift exchange.
• Food: Pizza will be provided by PEO.
• Movie Fun: Students will also vote on their favorite holiday movie to watch during the party!

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DEC 11TH & 17th | CHRISTMAS CANTATA 

 

The holiday season is fast approaching, and our talented students have been working hard to rehearse their Christmas Cantata songs! To help your student(s) prepare, please ensure they are practicing at home. You can access the music via the Music Google Classroom links below:

• Cohort A & B: Google Classroom Link – Click Here
• Cohort C: Google Classroom Link – Click Here
• Upper Grades: Google Classroom Link – Click Here

Mandatory Rehearsal for All Christmas Cantata Participants
To ensure a successful performance, all families participating in the Christmas Cantata must attend the mandatory rehearsal. This will be a drop-off event, and we are seeking teacher assistant volunteers to help during both the rehearsal and performance. See the volunteer link below!

• Date: Wednesday, December 11th, 2024
• Primary Grades and All Cohort C Rehearsal Drop-Off: 9:00 - 10:30 AM
• RHE Grammar & RB Upper Grades Rehearsal Drop-Off: 10:00 - 12:00 PM
• Location: Calvary Life Church 19300 S Vermont Ave, Gardena, CA 90248

Christmas Cantata Performance Details

 

We will have a shortened minimum day on December 17th and Students in cohort B will be released at 2:00 PM.

• Date: Tuesday, December 17th, 2024
• Student Arrival Time: 5:45 PM
• Event Time: 6:30 - 8:30 PM
• Location: Calvary Life Church
  19300 S Vermont Ave, Gardena, CA 90248

Reception Contribution
We encourage each family to bring at least one food item to this special event. 

 

 

Volunteer Opportunities
We also need volunteers to assist with the rehearsal, the day of the performance, and during the reception. 

 

 

Mark your calendars and join us for this unforgettable celebration of the season!

 

 

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NOV 19TH | afternoon at the Movies + Chip Cookie Fundraiser

 

We’re excited to invite you to an afternoon at the movies on Tuesday, November 19th, featuring The Best Christmas Pageant Ever — based on the beloved book! It’s a perfect way to kick off the holiday season with family and your PPA friends. Let’s fill up the theater and make it a memorable event!

 

Plus, we’re adding a sweet twist to the day! Support our fundraiser by grabbing some delicious Chip Cookies before or after the show. Just show the flyer below, and 20% of all purchases will be donated back to PEO!

 

Where: AMC Rolling Hills 20

           2591 Airport Dr, Torrance, CA 90505

 

When: Here are the showtimes by cohort

• Cohorts A and C: 2:25 PM Show
• Cohort B and Upper: 4:55 PM Show

 

TUESDAY IS DISCOUNT DAY - LOG IN WITH YOUR AMC STUBS ACCOUNT

 

TO GET THE DISCOUNT SIGN IN TO YOUR STUBS ACCOUNT 

ADD TICKETS TO YOU CART 

AT CHECKOUT TICKETS WILL REDUCE TO $7 A TICKET 

 

 

 

Make sure to book your tickets and join us for an afternoon of fun, laughter, and holiday cheer. We can’t wait to see you there!

 

 

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NOV 14th & 15th | OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD BOX COLLECTION 

 

Parnassus Preparatory Academy will once again be supporting Operation Christmas Child this Christmas season.

 

If your family would like to participate in this effort please pick up a shoebox and label from the front desk during drop-off or pick-up. There are a limited supply of shoeboxes available, however, you can use any shoebox-sized box or plastic bin as long as you attach a label. There are plenty of labels available at the front desk. 

 

It's easy to participate! Follow these steps:

 

1. Find a shoebox

2. Attach a label

3. Fill your box with age appropriate items

4. Donate $10 towards shipping

5. Drop your filled shoebox off on November 14th or 15th at any PPA location. 

 

For suggestions on what to pack in your shoebox see below: 

 

All filled shoeboxes must be dropped off at our PPA  locations by Thursday, November 14th or Friday, November 15th.

  

 

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TUE OCT 29th & THUR OCT 31st | HALLOWEEN PARADE & BAKE SALE COHORTS A, B & C  

HALLOWEEN PARADE AND BAKE SALE  

We are excited to announce our Halloween Parade for Jr. K-6th/7th grade students, which will take place at 3:20 PM next week on either October 29th or the 31st! This is a fun opportunity for students to show off their costumes and enjoy the festive atmosphere. We are looking for 2-3 classroom volunteers to help prepare students for the parade. If you'd like to assist, please sign up CLICK HERE. Volunteers must complete a LiveScan, unless we already have one on file. Don't forget to bring some cash! Popcorn will be available for purchase for $1 and there will be so many goodies from the bake sale! 

• Cohort B: October 29th
• Cohort A & C: October 31st

 

If you are NOT participating in the Halloween Parade, please check your child out at the office by 3:00 PM.

 

Parade Details:

• Students should bring their costumes to class in a in a labeled bag with their name. Students will be slipping them over their PPA attire at 3:00 PM for the parade (no full masks, please).
• Parents are invited to join us and cheer on the students in their creative costumes as they walk by. It’s sure to be a fun and exciting event for all! Parade will start at 3:20 PM 

Important Guidelines:

• Costumes should not be worn to class. Please send them in a labeled bag at drop-off. Students must be in proper PPA dress for class. 
• Classroom Volunteers: Only three pre-approved parents per class may assist with putting costumes on. (Volunteers must complete LiveScan and sign in at the office.)
• All students must be ready and in costume on the playground by 3:20 PM for the parade.
• Please help us keep the event minimally disruptive to the class day by adhering to costume guidelines: no play weapons (guns, swords, knives, etc.), no revealing outfits, and no full masks. Costumes should be easy to slip over PPA attire.
• After the parade, teachers will line students up for sign-out. Please ensure each child is signed out with their teacher before leaving.
• After the parade, families can enjoy fun-filled activities, including dancing, purchasing popcorn, and items from the bake sale! The event will end at 4:00 PM 
• Clean-up Volunteers Needed: We need volunteers to help clean up and put tables and tents away from 4:00-4:30 CLICK HERE TO SIGN-UP

 

 

Volunteer!!

 

  

We need a lot of help to put on this event, and there are a lot of empty spots we need filled! This is an excellent opportunity to complete some volunteer hours. 

 

 

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Calling All Bakers!
We need your help to make our Bake Sale a success!

Bake Sale Information: Please sign-up HERE 

• Sign up here if you can assist by baking or providing baked goods.
• Please package your items individually and label them if they are gluten-free or nut-free.
• Each family will receive 2 volunteer hours for contributing home-baked goods.
• Drop-off times for baked goods:
  • Cohort B: October 29th, 8:40–9:15 AM
  • Cohort A & C: October 31st, 8:40–9:15 AM

We look forward to seeing everyone in their costumes and appreciate your contributions to the bake sale! Let’s make this a memorable Halloween celebration for all!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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SATURDAY OCT 12th 5:30PM  | PEO Mystery Movie Night 

 

 

 

   When:  Saturday October 12th 5:30PM 

   Where: At the Rolling Hills Estates Location 

                28 Moccasin Ln, RHE, CA 90274

 

Bring blankets and chairs and have some fun meeting all our new PPA families. In addition, we are thrilled to have a taco truck coming to our event!!  

 

 

 

 

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