Events
December 19 | Christmas Movie Night Upper GRADES
The Upper Grades Christmas Party will take place next week on Friday, December 19th, 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!
December 15 thru 19 | Christmas spirit week LOWER GRADES
(Please note this information does not apply to the Upper Grades location as they have their own festivities planned)
We hope you are enjoying the crisp chill in the air as we approach our last week before our winter break. Next week is jam-packed with lots of holiday fun!
We will be celebrating the holidays the entire week with our fun Holiday Spirit Week attire.
- Monday/Tuesday - Send your child to campus wearing their holiday hats, scarves, and socks along with their regular academy attire.
- Thursday/Friday - Your child can leave their academy attire at home and come dressed in their festive holiday attire. Please make sure you reference the below Dress Guidelines.
Dress Guidelines
— Properly fitting slacks or jeans without holes and that are not cut too low are allowed.
— Modest skirts, shorts, or dresses (appropriate length (No more than 2" above the knee, and not form-fitting) are allowed.
— Yoga pants/leggings are not permitted unless worn under skirts/dresses.
— Modest blouses and sweaters are acceptable. Shoulders and mid-drift are to be covered.
— Closed-toed, closed-heeled athletic shoes are still required.
Lastly, parents are welcome to join us for the holiday class parties at 3:00 PM on Thursday or Friday. Please reach out to your room parent for more information.
We look forward to adding a little Holiday Spirit to the final week before Winter Break!
Volunteers Needed: To make our annual Christmas Cantata another success, we need volunteers for both the rehearsal and performance dates—click below to signup!
NOV 3rd - Dec 2nd | CHIP COOKIES RAISING DOUGH FUNDRAISER
Get ready for the sweetest time of the year! Our Chip Cookies Raising Dough Fundraiser kicks off on Tuesday, November 3rd and runs through Thursday, December 2nd.
Delivery Details: Orders will be delivered by the students the week of 12/8.
Support PEO & Our Academy! For every bag of cookie dough sold, $6.50 goes back to PEO to help fund our music/art program, community events, and playground upgrades. Let’s raise some dough while sharing the joy of Chip Cookies!
Do you and your friends love picking out your favorite cookies in person? Support our fundraiser by purchasing a $20 gift cards instead—perfect for holiday gifts too!
Order Now: Get your holiday cookie dough before the baking season starts to make things sweet and easy. For a list of ingredients, please click here: Ingredient List
Prizes, Prizes, Prizes!
100% class participation wins a Class Cookie Party!
Top overall seller wins a $50 Chip gift card!
Top seller per Cohort wins a $20 Chip gift card!
ORDERING CLOSED
Volunteers Needed: We need helping hands to confirm, sort, and deliver orders—any time you can give is appreciated!
NOV 20th or 21st | THANKSGIVING PIE DAY
PPA students will be enjoying pie with their class on November 20th for Cohort A & C or 21st for Cohort B.
Pumpkin or apple pies will be provided to all students from PEO during lunch. If your child has an allergy, we recommend packing a separate treat they may enjoy during this time, and please notify the teacher and admin via email at admin@parnassusprepacademy.
NOV 21st | UPPER GRADES THANKSGIVING FEAST POTLUCK
The Upper Grades Thanksgiving
A potluck lunch will be provided for all students and teachers. Parents, you are also invited to attend! There will be games and activities if time allows.
NOV 13th or 14th DROP OFF | OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD BOXES
Pick up you Operation Christmas Child Box if you would like to participate. You are welcome to drop off the boxes earlier, but all boxes will be collected by Friday, November 14th. More details to come!
Nov 13th | FOOD DRIVE - St. Paul's lutheran church
PEO is partnering with one of our host churches for a Thanksgiving food drive! You can drop off donated items at any PPA location by November 13th. Let’s come together as a community to support those in need this holiday season!
October 22nd 6:30 PM | PARENT EDUCATOR NIGHT
PARENT EDUCATOR NIGHT
Join us for a focused evening as we explore the value of Latin, Phonics and First Start Reading in classical education. Learn from our teachers who will share reading curriculum highlights, teaching strategies for Latin and Phonics, and ways you can support learning at home.
This free event will show you how Latin and reading opens the door to a deeper understanding of language, history and learning itself.
OCTOBER 27, 28 & 30 3:20 PM | HALLOWEEN PARADE & BAKE SALE
Join us for our Halloween Parade and Bake sale Event!
When: Oct. 27 Cohort A 3:20 PM
Oct. 28 Cohort B 3:20 PM
Oct. 30 Cohort C 3:20 PM
Costume Guidelines:
Storybook character costumes are recommended!
Think classic literary figures or nursery rhyme characters, keep it creative, modest, and fun!
- Costumes should not be worn to class. Students must bring costumes in a labeled bag and will change at 3:00 PM before the parade.
- Costumes must slip easily over PPA attire.
- Only three pre-approved parents per class may assist with putting costumes on. (Volunteers must complete LiveScan and sign in at the office) Sign-up below
- No full masks, play weapons (e.g., swords, guns, knives), or revealing outfits.
- Costumes should be appropriate for our academy setting and easy for students to manage independently.
Parade Day Details:
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The parade begins at 3:20 PM on the large yard.
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Parents are welcome to attend and cheer on students as they showcase their creative costumes.
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After the parade, enjoy popcorn for $1, goodies from the bake sale, and dancing (Bring or Send Cash with your Student)!
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The event ends at 4:00 PM.
We need 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.
Halloween Parade Costume and Event Helper
Halloween Parade Bake Sale Donations
AUGUST 20th 6:30 PM | PARENT EDUCATOR NIGHT
PARENT EDUCATOR NIGHT
We are excited to invite you to a special Parent Education Night featuring guest speaker Sue Strickland with Memoria College (Memoria Press), a leader in classical education and Latin instruction. Sue will be presenting The Apology for Latin, a talk on the value and importance of Latin in a classical education.
This is a wonderful opportunity to gain insight into why Latin is such a core part of our curriculum and how it benefits students far beyond the classroom.
We encourage all parents to attend this engaging and inspiring evening!
September 13th 6:00 PM | Movie Night Fundraiser
Join us for our First PEO Event!
We will kick the year OFF with some fun!
When: Saturday September 13th 6:00PM
Where: At the Rolling Hills Estates Location
28 Moccasin Ln, RHE, CA 90274
Cost: $1 (3 and Under are Free).
Tickets, Food & Raffles!!
Last Day to Pre-order is Wednesday, September 10th!
Bring blankets and chairs and have some fun meeting all our new PPA families.
Chip Cookies will also be joining us! Purchase a delicious, gooey cookies.
Come hungry, and let us fill you up! Make sure you pre-order your food to Save 20%. Food and toys will be available for purchase, and all proceeds will benefit our Parnassus Enrichment Organization, which puts on many of our unique events and assists with our Music and Art Programs.
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.
September 2nd | LIVESCAN EVENT FOR VOLUNTEERS
LiveScans are required for any adult who plans to volunteer onsite. A LiveScan is valid for your entire enrollment at PPA and transfers from year to year, so you only need to complete it once. We will have a LiveScan processor available at the Lower Grades Meet the Teacher events on September 2nd. Upper Grade parents are welcome to attend either location for processing.
Please click the links below to reserve your appointment. Only families with a reservation will be permitted to complete their LiveScan at the Meet the Teacher event.
Point Vicente 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Rolling Hills Estates 11:00AM -1:00PM
