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Encinal School Newsletter
April 3, 2011
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Encinal Calendar
April
1 Read-a-Thon ends. Payments & forms due April 8 ( see below) 4-15 Koski Photography Fundraiser ( see below)
6 Garden Coffee, 9-11am, Encinal Garden ( see below)
9 Rock the Foundation, 7pm ( see below)
10 Encinal Wizbots projects at Tech Museum ( see below) 10 Encinal Chess Tournament for adults and children ( see below) 13 Encinal 5th grade Band/Strings Spring Concert, 7pm Encinal Multi ( see below)
14 Hillview parent orientation, 6:30pm, Hillview Multi ( see below)
15 Encinal Family Fun Night - Stanford Baseball, 5:30pm, Sunken Diamond Stadium ( see below) May
1-13 STAR testing 4 Chevy's PTO fundraiser 5-7 Spanish Immersion Book Fair 7 Encinal/Laurel Pancake Breakfast 11 Flower Day 12 Open House. Grades K-3 at 5:30-6:30. Grades 4-5 at 7:00-8:00pm. 14 Girls on the Run Lollipop Run in Golden Gate Park ( see below) 19 Hillview Open House, 6:30pm, Hillview campus, ( see below) 25 PTO General Mtg. & Principal's Coffee 26 Mentor Lunch 27 Hillview student orientation, 10:30am, Hillview campus, 5th grade students only ( see below) 30 No school, Memorial Day holiday ( MPCSD calendar) June1 School Service Awards & volunteer appreciation breakfast 1 Meeting of 2011-2012 PTO Executive Board 2 Honorary Service Awards ceremony ( see below) 7 4th & 5th grade talent show 9 Fifth Grade Celebration 10 Cultural Arts Day featuring Polynesian islands ( information) 13 Field Day, 8:15am-noon
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 Rock the Foundation this Saturday!
Dress in "Casual Glam" and Dance to Pride & Joy
Click here to buy tickets
It's a party! It's an auction! It's a dance!
And... it's right around the corner! Rock the Foundation--MPAEF's hip and happening spring fundraiser featuring Pride and Joy--is this Saturday night, April 9! If you aren't already "Going to [this] Go-Go," purchase your tickets online today! Tickets will be available at the door, but the event may sell out. Skip the lines and guarantee your spot at "What's Going On" this weekend by visiting the event website and buying your tickets in advance.
On the website, you'll also find directions, child care options, parking information, and the schedule for the evening. Guests with VIP tickets can get an early start at 6:00, plus enjoy gourmet appetizers and signature cocktails as they bid. Remember, the the dress code for this year's party is "casual glam" (so yes, jeans are fine). Thank you in advance for your support of Rock the Foundation--your participation in the auction, the raffle, and Fund-a-Teacher will allow us to continue providing an outstanding education to our kids! See you at the party!
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Announcements from the Office
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Encinal Site Council Vacancy
Dear Encinal Families:
The Encinal Site Council is looking for three parent representatives to serve a two year term on the Encinal Site Council from September 2011-June 2013. Meetings are held once a month during the school year on Wednesdays from 3:15-4:30 PM. New members also will be asked to attend the May 11, 2011 Site Council meeting to meet current members and learn more about initiatives already in process.
The Site Council is a representative group of parents and staff members charged with identifying and implementing curriculum and instructional practices that strengthen the academic program, and ensuring that all students have access to and success in that program.
Responsibilities include:
- Developing a school improvement plan and matching budget for using resources to increase learning
- Submitting the plan to the School Board for review and approval
- Communicating with the school and community regarding the plan
- Monitoring and updating the plan
During this time of exciting change and growth, the Encinal Site Council also is actively engaged in the implementation and revision of our site strategic plan to support school improvement.
Three Site Council members will be established by May 9, 2011. If more than three parents express interest, the Council will select members through a school-wide election and/or the appointment of members to ensure that membership includes broad representation of all socioeconomic and ethnic groups within the school attendance area.
Interested parents should contact Pam Larkin, Site Council Chair at pdl@motionio.com by Friday, April 15, 2011 and submit a brief letter of interest describing the reasons why they are interested in joining the Encinal Site Council. If an election occurs, these letters will be used to create a description of candidates on the ballot.
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Encinal's Desire to Help Japan
From Encinal Student Council
 Encinal's Student Council felt a strong desire to do something for the people of Japan. Each classroom is collecting loose change for two weeks, from 3/28 until 4/8. With each student's help, our goal is to collect a significant amount of money and donate it to Direct Relief International. This is an organization that gives 100% of the donations to those in need. We know our donations will help the people of Japan and hopefully show them that we care.
We are proud that there has been such wonderful participation and generosity! Thanks for all your help, Encinal Eagles. Your desire to come together as school community an show your support to the victims of this terrible disaster is to be commended. |
Hot Lunch Reminder
From the PTO Hot Lunch team
 Many Encinal students were without their usual hot lunch on Friday April 1, so the PTO Hot Lunch team is reminding families who order their hot lunches to palce their orders for the new month. Bon appetit! |
Encinal 5th Grade Band/String Concert April 13th, 7pm
From Mr. Vaughan & Mr. Crabb
 Mark your calendars! On Wednesday, April 13, the Encinal Band and Strings classes will present their Spring Concert. Come and enjoy wonderful music presented by our talented 5th graders. Bring your friends and neighbors! The performance will take place at 7PM in the new multi.
All performers should arrive by 6:30. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Vaughan or Mr. Crabb. We look forward to seeing you! |
Garden Coffee Wed., April 6th, 9-11 in Encinal Garden
Click here to learn more about the PTO Garden Committee
Current and prospective garden volunteers, please join us in the Encinal Garden for coffee and tasty treats. This will be an open forum to talk about all things garden.
Stop by any time between 9 and 11 am and give us your input on how garden is going for you and your class, get information to start gardening with your class or find out more about how to volunteer in the garden. Find out how you can help with the 5th grade Bread Day or help plan next year's Fall Harvest Festival. We need hands-on and behind the scenes help. The PTO Garden Committee is currently exploring the possibility of a summertime Encinal Garden CSA program. Let us know if you are interested in learning the basics of vegetable gardening and taking home organic produce or in purchasing a produce subscription. Please stop by. We would love to hear from you. |
Chess Tournament for Kids & Adults Sun., April 10
Click here for children's event. Click here for adults event. Click here to ask questions. Click here to help organize Encinal after school programs like chess.
 Encinal is hosting a chess tournament on Sunday, April 10. This open tournament has an adult division as well as a kids division, and draws players of all levels across the entire bay area. Players in the Menlo Park-Atherton community are encouraged to participate -- no tournament experience required!
If you are new to the chess world and need help "translating" the flyers or have questions about the tournament format, send an email to Encinal chess. |
After School Programs for Encinal Students
Click here for information about after school programs.
Click here to offer to help with planning an after school program.
New Thursday Afternoon Offering: Flag Football on Thursdays for 3rd-5th graders. Sessions are 1:20-2:20 on the Encinal field, and Laurel students are warmly invited to join. Boys and girls will learn the proper fundamentals of Flag Football through drills, skills and games. These clinics are designed to instruct participants in passing, catching, flag pulling and game strategies. Tim Bowler is a National Board Certified Physical Education Teacher and Coach at Menlo Atherton High School. He also runs the basketball, baseball and flag football clinics for kids aged 5-10 years old the Arillaga Family Gymnasium in the summer and during holiday breaks. To register, email or call Coach Tim (650-996-3308).
Encinal WizBots will be exhibiting projects at the Tech Museum in San Jose on Sunday, April 10th, in celebration of National Robotics Week. Admission is free. Don't miss it! Click here for information about Encinal Wizbots. Click here for event information.
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Kinder & 2nd Grade Teams Win Basketball Tournament
Click here to learn about Encinal basketball. Click here to learn about One-on-One Basketball.
Encinal fielded two teams who each won first place in their division at a 3-on-3 basketball tournament held in Palo Alto on March 13. Wilson, Max and Michael from kindergarten formed one team; and Matthew, Cole and James were the 2nd/3rd grade team. Matthew also won the individual hot-shot competition. The tournament was organized by One on One Basketball, which runs afterschool, weekend, and summer basketball programs throughout the Peninsula. Congratulations, boys! |
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News from the Eagle's Nest
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Read-a-Thon Finishes Strong!
Pledge Forms & Tally Sheets Due April 8
Thank you to everyone who supported the Encinal Library by giving used books, making generous donations and reading all month! April 8 is the deadline for turning in your child's Pledge Form and Tally Sheet.
Please collect the money pledged by friends and family, and put it in the envelope provided for your Tally Sheet and Pledge Form - the envelope has your child's name and class on it. Then send the pledge money, Tally Sheet and Pledge Form to school in that envelope via your student's homework folder. Ask sponsors to make checks out to Encinal PTO. |
PTO Fundraiser: Koski Photography through April 15
Click here for information about Koski Photography fundraiser
 For a $35 donation to the Laurel / Encinal PTO, you'll have fun at a 30 to 45 minute photography session at your home, local park or at the Koski Photography studio, located at 10601 S. De Anza Blvd. in Cupertino.
Also included is an 8x10 portrait of your choice. Sessions must be completed by December 31, 2011. Please drop forms and checks (written to Laurel-Encinal PTO) in manila folders at the Encinal Office by April 15th. Click here for the flyer and more information. |
Encinal Family Fun Night at Stanford Baseball April 15
 Come join us for a night of fun under the lights, as Encinal parents and students cheer on our local Stanford Cardinal. Meet at the Sunken Diamond at Stanford University as the baseball team takes on Oregan State Beavers on Friday, April 15th. Game start time is 5:30pm. General Admission is $7 per person. You can go online to buy tickets at gostanford.com. Please meet at the grass area as you first get into the stadium. Bring blankets to sit on! Questions? Email Traci Brinton.
The Stadium is located on the Stanford campus at 151 Sam McDonald Mall. Parking is located in the Varsity Parking Lot. It can be accessed via Nelson Road, off of Galvez Street, south of Stanford Stadium. Disabled spaces are available at the south end of the parking lot. A Disabled Placard (from any state) will be necessary to access the disabled parking spaces. The entrance to the baseball field at Sunken Diamond is off the southwest corner of the parking lot. |
Girls on the Run: Want to be a Running Buddy?
Click here to learn more about Girls on the Run. Click here to register as a Lollipop Run Buddy.
 The first combined Laurel/Encinal Girls on the Run team has gotten off to a fabulous start! They are learning all sorts of life skills, such as what is gratitude and how to deal with negative self-talk, while building endurance for a 5K run.
We would love your support in cheering on these girls! Sign up to be a GOTR Running Buddy for the May 14th Lollipop Run in Golden Gate Park. If you sign up by March 23rd, you can request which girl or team you run with. You can even recruit friends to join you in this fun race!. Click here to register as a Lollipop Run Buddy. |
Upcoming Hillview Middle School Transition Events
 Information for 5th grade parents: Hillview transition activities are coming soon.
Parent Orientation: Thursday, April 14, 6:30 pm, Hillview Multi
Open House: Thursday, May 19, 6:30 pm, Hillview Campus
Student orientation, Friday, May 27, 10:30 am, Hillview Campus (students only)
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Encinal PTO Listing of Summer Camps
 The Encinal PTO has assembled information from summer camps that sent announcements for our newsletter. It is on the Encinal web site and you can visit it by clicking here. |
Encinal PTO Listing of Volunteer Opportunities
The Encinal PTO maintains a listing of volunteer openings for parents. Please take a look online and you may find something meaningful to you. |
Green Tip of the Week
 One for the Garden Coordinator!!! How to start an Organic garden at home... Might be fun with the kids!! Click here. Provided by Encinal PTO Green Team |
MPAEF Realtor Sponsors
Click here to see all MPAEF sponsors
No one understands the value of strong schools more than our realtor community. Thank you to the following sponsors for their support of our Foundation.
Samir Amid-Hozour, Alain Pinel Realty, 650-543-1225
Mark Ankenman, Coldwell Banker, 650-245-0108
Bonnie Biorn, Coldwell Banker, 650-888-0486
Jan Brennan,Coldwell Banker, 650-714-4377
Natalie Comartin,Coldwell Banker, 650-380-3122
Colleen Cooley,Coldwell Banker, 650-752-0841
Jackie Copple,Coldwell Banker, 650-465-9160
Monica Corman, Alain Pinel Realty, 650-543-1164
Randy Eyler, Alain Pinel Realty, 650-740-9747
Mary Gebhardt, Alain Pinel Realty, 650-543-1141
Peter Pham, Alain Pinel Realty, 650-543-1234
Eloise Pollock, Coldwell Banker, 650-851-1961
Maya Sewald, Coldwell Banker, 650-329-6670
Linda Umbach, Coldwell Banker, 650-400-4027
Jeanne Wangsness, Coldwell Banker, 650-323-7751
Jolaine Woodson & Jack Woodson, Alain Pinel Realty, 650-543-1150
Ralph Zak & Deirdre Sauvage, Alain Pinel Realty, 650-714-8303
J.Hickingbothm, Coldwell Banker, 650-804-4196
Michael Johnston, Alain Pinel Realty, 650-533-5102
Wendy Kandasamy, Alain Pinel Realty, 650-543-101
Jenny Lamb, Coldwell Banker, 650-281-7017
Cindy Liebsch, Coldwell Banker, 650-591-7473
Carol MacCorkle, Coldwell Banker, 650-868-5478
Kelly McDonnell & Chris Griggs, Coldwell Banker, 650-207-2500
Wendy McPherson, Coldwell Banker, 650-619-4044
Joe Merkert & Mary Markert, Alain Pinel Realty, 650-543-1156
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After School Hillview Track Program for 4th-8th graders starts April 5 The Hillview track team is a co-ed program for 4th through 8th grade students. There will be workouts and track meets where students will compete in individual and team competitions with other neighboring schools. Events include relays, hurdles, shot put, sprints, and others. Tuesdays and Thursdays April 5 to May 24 at Foothill College and Corte Medra School. Register online. Questions? Email Aimee Paquin.
Young Innovators Day April 10 The Tech Museum of San Jose is participating in the second annual National Robotics Week, organized by the Robotics Caucus of the U.S. Congress and leading robotics companies, schools and organizations. To help celebrate, the Museum is holding Young Innovators Day on Sunday, April 10 -- which includes our own Encinal Wizbots program participants! This event is free and open to the public as part of ScholarShare Free Days at The Tech Museum. For a list of all robotics events in the Bay Area and nationwide, please click here. The Tech Museum will also be at Stanford's Robot Block Party Thursday, April 14, 1-7p.m.
Kepler's Youth Event April 14 Maryrose Wood, author of The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book 2 - The Hidden Gallery. Thursday, April 14, 7pm. Click here for more information.
SOLO Sharks Youth Swim Program Located at Burgess Pool and at M-A's Spieker Pool, the SOLO youth swim program provides seasonal swimmers a noncompetitive, recreational swim team experience. SOLO Aquatics has been training swimmers and champions since 1986. SOLO is well known for providing a fun environment where kids simply love to swim. All coaches and counselors are USA Swimming Certified. For more information about SOLO Aquatics, click here.
Spring Break at Camp Kennolyn Kennolyn Camps are offering a 3-day Spring Break Camp, Tuesday, 4/19 to Thursday, 4/21. Campers will enjoy swimming, crafts, hiking, ropes course, climbing, basketball & more. For first time campers, it's also a great way to try out camp. For more information click here or email us or call 831-479-6714.
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