Attention 5th Grade Students

Enter the 2025–2026 Yearbook Cover Contest

Theme: I Belong

Requirements:

• Artwork must be on 8.5" x 11" white paper (portrait orientation)
  
  

• Use crayons, colored pencils, or markers only
  
  

• Include your name and teacher on the back
  
  

• Must be hand-drawn and original (no photocopies, tracing, photos, or computer graphics)
  
  

Must include:

• Avocado Elementary School
  
  

• 2025–2026
  
  

• The theme I Belong (check spelling)
  
  

• School colors: green and white
  
  

• Gator mascot
  
  

Tips: Fill the page, be neat, and make it colorful.

Deadline: Turn in to your teacher by Friday, December 19, 2025
Questions: Contact Linda at yearbook@avocadoschoolpta.org

Yearbook News!

It’s not too late to purchase your 2025–2026 Avocado Elementary Yearbook!

Visit treering.com/validate
Enter our school passcode: 1017591710893043

Regular Price: $35 (plus sales tax)
Deadline to purchase: April 10th

Don’t miss your chance to capture this school year’s memories.

  Questions? Email yearbook@avocadoschoolpta.org

Panda Express Dine-Out

Thursday, December 4th, 2025
All Day! 9:30 AM – 10:00 PM

Location:
5500 Grossmont Center Drive
La Mesa, CA 91942

Enjoy a meal and support our school!
20% of event sales will be donated to Avocado Elementary PTA to support our students and teachers.

Your support makes a difference!

Make it a full night out—join us before or after our Barnes & Noble Book Reading & Book Fair!

Avocado Elementary PTA – School of Excellence Survey

The Avocado Elementary PTA believes that strong partnerships among families, school leaders, and community members are essential to the success of our students and our school.

That’s why we are participating in the National PTA School of Excellence Program, which helps PTAs and schools work together to enrich the educational experience and overall well-being of every student.

We need your help!

As part of the program, we are gathering feedback from families, administrators, and teachers twice during the school year — once now and again at the end of the year. Your input will guide our Excellence Action Plan, designed to strengthen family-school partnerships at Avocado.

Please take 5–10 minutes to reflect on your experience at our school and complete the survey by December 1, 2025.

Click here to take the survey

Thank you for helping us make Avocado Elementary the best it can be!

Barnes & Noble Book Fair & Winter Reading Night

Thursday, December 4th | 5:00–7:00 PM
5500 Grossmont Center Dr, Suite 331, La Mesa, CA 91942

Join us for our Annual Book Reading and Book Fair!
Our amazing Gator teachers, staff, and PTA board will be sharing some of their favorite winter-themed stories, and we’ll even have a few special surprise guests stop by! 

A percentage of all proceeds from purchases made during the event will benefit the Avocado Elementary PTA, supporting programs and activities for our students.

Come enjoy a cozy evening of books, community, and fun!

Introducing our 2025-2026 Avocado Elementary PTA Executive Board!

These dedicated volunteers are committed to making our school and community even stronger!

Here is why the PTA is so important:

We are a parent-teacher association that works to improve the quality of education for all students by:

-Raising funds for school programs and activities.

-Building relationships between teachers, families, and our community.

-Advocating for students and families. 

How To get involved:

-Attend PTA Association meetings.

-Volunteer for PTA events.

-Serve on a PTA Committee.

-Become a PTA Member.

-Donate to the PTA.

By getting involved, you can make a difference in the lives of all our Avocado Gator students.

Let's work together to make Avocado Elementary School the school it can be!

GATOR SPIRIT DAY – EVERY FRIDAY!

Show your school pride!

Wear your Gator Gear or anything green every Friday to celebrate Gator Spirit Day!

Let’s fill the campus with Gator pride and show our school spirit!
Go Gators! 

CELEBRATE YOUR GATOR STUDENT'S BIRTHDAY IN LIGHTS! 🎉
Wish them a Happy Birthday on the School Marquee!

For just a $10 donation to the PTA, you can have a special birthday message posted on the marquee sign in front of the school on your child’s big day!

Here’s how it works:

-Donate $10 via the PTA Shop or by scanning the QR code
-Include your student’s name when submitting your request
-Submit at least 1 week in advance of the birthday date

Let your Gator shine on their special day!
All proceeds support Avocado Elementary PTA programs and events.

Go to bit.ly/AVBirthdaymessage or click here.