Pta News:

College View’s focus is on its 25th anniversary and playground project. The school celebrates with a Silver Jubilee from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday. This is a joint effort between the school, PTA and the recently established College View School Foundation. It is open to friends, family and supporters.

PTA President Andrea Crissman adds that the evening includes Back to School Night activities, dinner and a brief PTA meeting.

Come hungry because parent Lila Roberts, of February’s Spaghetti Dinner fame, is organizing an enchilada dinner for $5 per person, Crissman said. Attire is casual.

As part of the foundation kick-off event, guests may purchase and paint commemorative tiles under the guidance of Ceramic Castle. Tiles will be fired later, then installed on the campus. Funds go toward the playground.

The foundation, led by President Aaron Rogers, is making a push to get new structures designed for special-needs students. For more information, call (818) 246-8363.

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MARSHALL ELEMENTARY

Lianna Zakharian, past PTA president, announced that the membership drive has been phenomenal.

“We have already met our goals, exceeding the number of members from last year,” she said.

The Reflections art contest started with Family Arts Night in the cafeteria. What began a few years ago as a creative idea has blossomed into an annual activity anticipated by students and parents. Zakharian reports more than 80 students and parents participated. Lots of smiles were on hand, and there are plenty of submissions to the Reflections contest.

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VERDUGO WOODLANDS

Verdugo Woodlands kicks off Red Ribbon Week on Monday with students showing unity against substance abuse, said Kathy Lo, liaison.

Activities include a different daily dress-up theme to encourage students to make healthy choices.

Families are urged to participate in the Fall Food Drive Nov. 2 to 6 by donating canned and dried foods.

Donations go to Healthy Start, which distributes the food to needy families in Glendale.

Earlier this year, Verdugo Woodlands received a special commendation from the Glendale Council PTA for being a top collector of donations, and the goal is to duplicate the spring results.

The annual Fall Festival for families and the community will be from noon to 5 p.m. Nov. 21 and festivities include a rock wall, guest deejay, pony rides, petting zoo, games and more.

“It is a guaranteed fun time, Lo said.

?EDNA KARINSKI covers the Glendale High School cluster PTA and she can be contacted at e-mail Ekarinski@aol.com.