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In 2003, the staff of Mission Avenue Open School, with the encouragement of the principal, met to discuss what it meant to be an “open” school, and what open meant to us at our site. At a staff retreat at Camp Winthers, we were given the greater part of a day to share our ideas, debate them, and come to 
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New this year, the Mission PTA is having monthly restaurant fundraiser nights. Funds raised will support the Arts (art supplies, choir, band, etc.). The first fundraiser of the year is coming up soon! Join us to support Mission Avenue Open School at Chipotel on El Camino Avenue any time between 4:00 pm and 8:00 pm on Tuesday, September 25.  Just show 
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Hello Mission families! Please join us in the Library for our first PTA meeting of the year this Thursday, September 13 at 6:30 pm . Parents are encouraged to attend to get updates from the Principal, PTA Executive Board and find out about volunteer opportunities. Come a little early at 6 pm for a Meet-and-Greet, to enjoy some light refreshments 
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Don’t miss your chance to order this year’s Mission Magic gear! The deadline to place an order is Friday, September 7. Orders will be delivered to the classroom the last week of September. Order online or download the order form and drop it with your payment in the office. PTA members save 10% If you’re already a member, just log 
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Welcome Mission Families! Our PTA website has been a pipe dream for many years and we are so excited to finally be able to share it with you. We have a wonderful year planned for our students, families and staff. From our annual Carnival to our biennial Auction, there are so many fun memory-making moments to look forward to. We 
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All Mission families are invited to join us for the annual Back to School Social (previously known as the Back to School Picnic), Tuesday, August 14th from 5:00 – 7:00 pm at Mission Avenue Open School. Come meet your new teacher and see your friends. Popsicles will be provided by the PTA to students and siblings. Teachers will be set 
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The PTA would like to welcome you back to 2018-2019 school year. Once the bell rings, Parents are welcome to head to the MP Room to enjoy a cup of coffee and some treats provided by the PTA while mingling and celebrating the first day of school!
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Mission’s auction has been a long-standing tradition at our school. This fun biannual event allows Mission parents (and Mission supporters) to come together to enjoy an evening of food, fun entertainment, and bidding while raising funds for our school. We are getting a head start on next year’s auction and are looking for help. Whether it be decorating, soliciting donations, 
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Congratulations to the full slate of officers elected to lead our 2018-19 PTA! President – Kim Fisher Vice President – Cesar Mardones Secretary – Ruth Snyder Treasurer – Jamie Hedglin Financial Secretary – Megan Gonzalez Thank you to the outgoing officers for all you did this year!
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Did you know that a Box Top is worth $.10 an over 200 products have Box Tops on them? It just takes seconds to cut out a Box Top! Mission collects Box Tops all year round and mails them in three times a year. It is almost time for the Spring Submission and we need your Box Tops! Please turn them 
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