Brownie Troop 8215 has made it their goal to help Soldier’s Angels & NEED YOUR HELP!!

Have you always wanted to help the troops in some way but don’t know how?  

Soldier’s Angels goal this year is to collect 180,000 granola/protein bars by October 24th and together with our troop you can help create the “Wrapped in Holiday Spirit Care Package” designed to tell America’s service men and women “WE BELIEVE IN YOU”.

If you would like to help, we are collecting granola or protein bars (hard type, not the soft breakable ones). We are also collecting signed Holiday Cards from home.Last day of collection will be October 24th.  If you have any further questions please call Jasmine Cone @ 619-251-5090 or email to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Let’s work together as a community to let the Soldiers know that we care.To learn more about Soldiers’ Angels visit: www.soldiersangels.org or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

(The core of the “Wrapped in Holiday Spirit Care Package” is a handmade blanket of Belief and also includes, socks, Angel travel mug, hot cocoa, gum, tootsie rolls, a health food bar and a handwritten card with warm Holiday wishes. The goal is to deliver the care packages into the hands of 180,000 deployed service members.)

There will be a box for the donations in the front office

The School Liaison program offers the tools to enhance learning and support military children as they successfully navigate the many transitions unique to a military lifestyle.

They have resources and events for Military families. For more information check their web site  www.miramar.usmc.mil/slo/liaison.htm or call them at (858) 577-6633.

A Message About Bullying from The Parent Institute

Bullying is a common experience for too many students. The American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry reports that "as many as half of all children are bullied at some time during their school years, and at least 10% are bullied on a regular basis, and the effects of bullying can last well into adulthood 

Calling All Families That Wanna Have Fun!!

Thanks again to all kids, moms & dads, and Kathy Keehans' Volunteer Crew ~ Marty Shapiro, David Kievit, Jim Baross, and special guest instructor Preston Pyree, the League of American Bicyclists National Education Program Coordinator for making our Bike Safety Class so successful.  As a result, Mason Parents have formed a Bike Club to do some family riding with their kids!  Youjust show up at Lake Miramar by the Rec Center Restrooms on Thursdays at 4pm. As we grow, we may include other days and times for even more fun. Don't forget your helmets. See ya there. can get in on it, too. How? No memberships or anything to join,

November is PTA Healthy Lifestyles Month!

The PTA has put together the PTA Healthy Lifestyles: A Parent's Guide (340k PDF), which contains up-to-date, reliable information on nutrition, physical activity, and more. The Food Pyramid for kids (807k PDF) is also available.

Studies show that healthy eating and daily physical activity have a profound impact on the body and mind by improving the ability to learn and comprehend, boosting energy, improving school attendance and changing attitudes, behavior and more. Harvest of the Month provides materials and resources to support healthy food choices through increased access and consumption of fruits and vegetables as well as encourage daily physical activity. More information is available at the Harvest of the Month web site