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  Encinal School Newsletter
February 20, 2012
Encinal PTO/La Organizasión de Padres y Maestros
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Thank you to everyone who donated to the MPAEF Drive!
Things To Do
- No school Monday 2/20 -- enjoy the holiday
- Drop off Box Tops for Education by Wed. click here
- Send a letter to a student via Eagle Express click here
Dates to Note
This Week 2/19-25
Mon No school - Presidents Day Holiday
Wed Box Tops for Education due click here
Wed Orders due for 5th grade sweatshirts click here
Wed Pizza My Heart Night click here
Thu Pizza My Heart Night click here
Beyond
2/27 For applicants to Spanish Immersion program -
mandatory parent mtg. MPCSD Board Room, 7pm
2/29 Deadline for Kinder & Spanish Immersion applications
3/1-31 Encinal Read-a-Thon
3/5 Report cards are sent home
3/23 No school - Staff Development day
Calendar Get the dates for the rest of school year click here
Ways to Support Encinal School
- Eat in or order out at Pizza My Heart in Palo Alto--30% of the proceeds will be donated to Encinal click here
- Donate a special event or party to MPAEF's auction click here
Report an Absent or Tardy Student click here
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We Did It! Thank You For Achieving 70% Donor Participation!
 Together the families in the Menlo Park City School District achieved a milestone never before seen in MPAEF's 30 year history: We reached over 70% participation from District families! As a result, our schools will receive a $50,000 bonus grant! A huge thank you to the district family that anonymously committed this bonus to our Foundation. In addition, every dollar of matching funds from the Foundation 500 Challenge grant was taken by first-time donations and increased donations from District families. That's an additional $250,000 for our schools! Thank you to everyone who contributed and who went the extra mile to help make Foundation history. Our schools are better because of all of you.
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Box Tops Collection Deadline is Wednesday Feb. 22
 This Wednesday is the deadline for our next Box Tops collection. Each Box Top contributes an additional 10 cents and every one counts -- each year they add up to hundreds of dollars for our school. Send a baggie of your Box Tops into school in your child's homework folder or drop them off in the front office drop-box. Thank you. |
Pizza My Heart Nights Feb. 22 and 23
 Want a break from cooking? Go out. Take out. Get delivery. Whichever one you choose, Pizza My Heart in Palo Alto will donate 30% of the proceeds to Encinal. So why not treat everyone in the family to a tasty dinner between 4pm to close on Wednesday, February 22nd or Thursday, February 23rd? Simply mention Encinal when you place your order and enjoy. Thanks so much for all you do to support our school (you know, like splurging for that extra large). Visit Pizza My Heart at 220 University Ave in PA or call them at 327-9400 for that take out or delivery. |
Write a Letter to Your Student
 Our Eagle Express postal staff is doing an amazing job processing the mail. But we need more letters. Did you know that family and friends can send letters to Encinal students via the Eagle Express Post Office too?
To send a letter to an Encinal student:
- Find the student's address from the classroom list here
- "Stamp" the envelope with a sticker or hand drawn image. No USPS stamps and do not use USPS mailboxes.
- Drop the letter in the green mailbox outside the office. Only the green Eagle Express mailbox will work (not USPS).
Eagle Express mail is picked up and delivered on Tuesdays and Fridays. Our students LOVE receiving mail, and writing a letter to your student (and his classmates) is a great way to encourage writing and language arts while supporting this special program. Questions? Please email co-chairs Heather Karp and Christine Gertner at postoffice@encinalschool.com. |
From the Encinal Office: Thursday Car Pickup Reminder
Thursday car pickup is a little different than other days since the time between the first and second dismissals is shortened by ten minutes. In order to keep the pick up running safely and smoothly, please follow these guidelines:
If you pick up your child at 1:20, please arrive at 1:20 or shortly before.
If you pick up your child at 1:40, please do not arrive until 1:40 so that we have enough time to safely get the 1:20 dismissal students picked up and through the carpool.
If cars that pick up at 1:40 arrive too early, this clogs the carpool system since the students are not out of school yet, causing drivers to wait and blog the first group of cars from being able to get their children and get on the road.
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From the Encinal Office: Update on MAP Scores
Early this month, students in all grades completed the second MAP (Measures of Academic Progress) test in reading and mathematics. Due to a later than expected close to the testing window, teachers are just beginning to analyze this new data and consider results in the context of multiple measures. Results will be sent home to parents with report cards on March 5.
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MPAEF Annual Auction and Party on April 21
Make Auction Night a Full Evening - Join Us for Dinner
Get a jump on the fun at the Black & White Dinner! Join early party goers for a delicious sit-down dinner at 6pm. This year we are hosting a pre-party dinner for a full night of fun and early bidding.
Our Black & White Dinner starts at 6pm and features cocktails and hors d'oeuvres, a delectable three-course meal, live auction, and several surprises you won't want to miss. Book your babysitters now for Saturday, April 21!
Have other plans for dinner that night? Then be sure to join the fun when the auction party gets rolling at 7:45pm. General admission tickets and Black and White Dinner tickets go on sale March 21st, when the Black & White and Spring All Over website will be live.
We still need your donations for auction items to make the evening a success. We're especially looking for getaways, sporting event tickets, theme parties and kids' parties. Please email Celine Sanie by March 1st with your auction donations. Thank you very much for your creativity and generosity.
Event Details:
Saturday, April 21, Cabana Hotel, Palo Alto
6:00pm Black & White Dinner
7:45pm Auction
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MPAEF Thanks Bronze Level Realtors
 The Foundation would like to recognize the following realtors who have generously donated to the MPAEF at the Bronze level ($500-$1,499). They understand how important it is for our schools to receive support from our community and we greatly appreciate their donations. Please be sure to thank these realtors the next time you see them! Jami Arami, Alain Pinel Realtors
Lyn Jason Cobb, Coldwell Banker Monica Corman, Alain Pinel Realtors Sue Crawford, Coldwell Banker
Nathalie De Saint Andrieu, Alain Pinel Realtors
Colleen Foraker, Alain Pinel Realtors Karen Frying and Rebecca Johnson, Coldwell Banker Penelope Huang, RE/MAX Distinctive Properties
Carol MacCorkle, Coldwell Banker
Mara McCain, Alain Pinel Realtors
Ned Moritz, Alain Pinel Realtors
Michael Repka, DeLeon Realty
Karen Riley, Coldwell Banker
Stephanie Savides, Savides Real Estate |
5th Grade Baby Photos - Online Upload Until Feb. 28
The deadline has passed to submit a hard copy of your child's baby photo, b ut there are 50 fifth graders who have not provided a photo. Good news! There is still time to upload a digital or scanned version, since the deadline for digital photos is Feb. 29. Don't be left out! Follow these simple instructions: - Go to the yearbook photo web site www.replayit.com and create an account.
- Click "Add Photos/Upload" to transfer your photo from your computer to the site.
- Please enter student name under "Tags" or "Caption".
- Click on "Share with School." It may take a few minutes until it is in our database. You can view what you have uploaded by clicking on your name at the top of the page.
If you have any problems with uploading or have questions, please email Kristina Sakamoto. |
 Exclusive to this year's fifth grade class, a newly designed pullover hooded sweatshirt is now available to order in your choice of Chocolate, Black or White. The sweatshirts are $30 each and orders are due Wed. Feb. 22. The sweatshirts will be delivered to classrooms in time for Outdoor Ed.
The design on both the front and the back will be in white print on the Chocolate and Black sweatshirts and in black print on the White sweatshirts. This 50/50 cotton/poly blend sweatshirt will help keep you warm and cozy, and will be a great keepsake for years to come.
There are two ways to order a sweatshirt:
- Paper order forms with cash or check - Please look for the order forms being sent home Monday, February 13th. Completed order forms can be placed with cash or check made out to "Encinal PTO" in the envelope in the front office labeled "5th Grade Class Sweatshirts". Order forms can be found there as well.
- Online with credit card - If you would prefer to pay by credit card or Paypal, please order through our web store by clicking here
Contact Angela Ambrosio at spiritwear@encinalschool.com with any questions. Thank you and enjoy the sweatshirts!
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Recognizing the People Who Make Encinal Excellent
 Eco-Go Raffle Winners for February
The Encinal PTO congratulates the raffle winners for February. Thanks for riding bikes, walking, carpooling and riding the bus to school! Isis G. from Room 24 Abby T. from Room 36 Aya C. from Room 35 Briseida C. from Room 24 Thanks to the Appreciating Our Differences Team The Encinal community thanks Robin Buckley, Joni Weseloh and Roxy Bozdog for their work putting together an inspiring presentation from Spencer West. The older grades will continue his message when they meet the K and 1 class buddies. Thanks also to the students who helped with bulletin boards and art work! Thanks to all the Generous Encinal Families The Encinal PTO would like to thank all the families who gave or pledged to the MPAEF during this drive to help claim all of the $250k bonus from Foundation 500K Challenge Grant and to make the 70% participation goal District-wide that triggered a $50k bonus challenge grant. Thank you for your generosity. Every bit makes a difference and demonstrates commitment to public education in Menlo Park. |
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Community News & Events
For complete listing click here
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New Community Listings
Want to see everything, not just what's new? Click here.  Summer Camps are here!
Summer Camp Information for District Families: click here Check back often - we are adding camps every week! All the information that summer camps have sent to PTO newsletters is assembled in one place in a format that makes it easy to compare dates, costs, location and other details. The PTOs in the District are providing this information as a convenience to help you with your summer planning. However, we have not evaluated this information or endorsed any of the camps. The District is not responsible for any aspect of these camps.
Events for Students and Families
For Parents
The Princess Project - Donate Gently Used Party Dresses or Accessories, Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. through the end of February, Menlo-Atherton High School Front Office. Providing free prom dresses and accessories to high school girls who cannot otherwise afford them.
Sports & Classes for Students
(Ages 11 and up) Teen Zumba Class, Mondays, 4 p.m., Menlo Pilates & Yoga, 1011 El Camino Real, Menlo Park (Opposite Keplers), $10 per class.
(Grades 5-8) Writing Workouts with Jennifer Tsay, Wednesdays 3:30-4:30 in Room B3 or Thursdays 2:20-3:20 in Room D4 at Hillview Middle School. Spring trimester classes start March 7 or March 8. Grades 5-8.
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