Announcements

100th Day of School

Next Monday, February 2, is our 100th day of school. Students are invited to dress up as someone from 100 years ago, or who is 100 years old. Teachers will let you know about any classroom celebrations they have planned.

Week of Prayer

Next week, February 2-6, we will be having Week of Prayer each morning at 8:05 AM in the Assembly Room. Our speaker will be Jonny Hayasaka, who has worked as a school chaplain, teacher, and youth pastor. Families are welcome to attend the meetings.

MAP Testing

Our winter MAP testing is scheduled for the next two weeks, February 2-13. Please make sure your child gets plenty of sleep and eats a health breakfast before school so they can do their best!

PUCE at PUC Church

PUCE will be helping with music, scripture, prayer, and other parts of the service at the PUC Church on Sabbath, February 7. Please be sure to mark this date on your calendar and plan for your child to attend.

Arrival times - essential to be on time to allow for warm-up!
9:30 AM for 5th-8th Grade
9:45 AM for 3rd-4th Grade
10:15 AM for K-2nd Grade

Students need to wear concert black and white (no jeans or athletic shoes, please).

The PUC Church will be hosting an all-church potluck after the service, and PUCE families are invited to stay for lunch. If you are able, please bring food to share. 

Valentine's Day Concert and Dessert Auction

Our Valentine's Day Concert and Dessert Auction will be held on February 11 at 6:30 PM in the PUCE Gym. All after-school strings groups and 5th-8th grade strings will be performing. We will be raising funds toward next year's 6th-8th grade music tour. Each family of a 5th, 6th, or 7th grader is asked to provide a high-quality dessert to be sold at the auction (one per family, even if you have multiple children in these grades). The dessert can be something you make, purchase, or you may ask a business to donate.

Participants should wear concert black and white (no jeans or athletic shoes, please). Arrival times will start about an hour before the concert. Watch for more info.

Andante, Crescendo, and String Ensemble will meet at their normal rehearsal times on February 9 and 10. Vivace will meet on Tuesday, February 10, from 3:15-4:15 PM in addition to their usual Thursday time on February 12.

Kindergarten Visitation Day

Our Kindergarten Visitation Day is Friday, February 13, from 9:00 to 10:45 AM. All families with a child considering kindergarten for the '26-'27 school year are invited to attend. Come meet our teachers and see what PUCE has to offer. Feel free to invite families in the community who may be interested.

Children must turn 5 years old by September 1 to be eligible for kindergarten. Please RSVP to the office at (707) 965-2459 if you plan to attend.

It's Time to Re-enroll!

Check your inbox for instructions on how to re-enroll your returning student(s) for next school year. Please let the office know if you did not receive the email, or if you need any assistance with your username or password. Remember that returning students do not need to complete a new application, just a re-enrollment packet.

Please re-enroll as soon as possible to help us plan for the new school year!

Tuition rates for the new school year have been posted on our website: https://www.pucelementary.org/financial-information

Conference/Union Scholarships

The conference and union scholarship application process is now open for the 2026-2027 school year. We strongly encourage any eligible families to apply for these scholarships well before the deadline. There are several steps to the process, so start as soon as possible!

The deadline is April 30, 2026. 

All incoming kindergarteners are eligible to apply for the Next Step Scholarship (see flyer below).

Click here to apply: https://nccsda.com/education/scholarships/ 

PUCE/PUC Church Tuition Assistance

For those planning to apply for tuition assistance through PUCE and/or the PUC Church for the '26-'27 school year, please complete and turn in an application and a copy of the first page of your tax return by May 1, 2026.

More information and the tuition assistance application can be found at the school office or by clicking here: https://www.pucelementary.org/financial-information 

Recycling

We are once again accepting aluminum cans and plastic bottles with CA cash redemption value. If you'd like to donate, please be sure they are sorted by material. Proceeds will go toward our We Care fund.

Marriage Workshop

Marriage Workshop!! Engaged? Just married? Married for a few years? Thirty years?  Or more? In the spirit of love and Valentine’s Day, come join Jonathan and Libna Arroyo for a marriage workshop Saturday afternoon, February 14, from 3:30-5:30 pm in the Fireside Room. Together, we will have fun covering the topics of communication, expectations, “triggers," and conflict resolution. Babysitting will be provided for children 12 years and under in the Kindergarten Sabbath School classroom. Please register. Married and engaged students are also invited!

Free Women's Workout Class

A free women's workout class led by Ivana Verduzco is being offered on Fridays at 6:00 AM in the PUCE Gym. This is a great opportunity for women to build community through exercise!

Lunch Menu

Week of Feb 2-5

Monday: Quesadillas

Tuesday: Pizza

Wednesday: Soup & Grilled Cheese

Thursday: Baked Potatoes