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Things To Do During the Last Week of School
- Please email again if you volunteered for HRP (sorry!) click
- Send note of appreciation to Mrs. Liner by Monday click
- Help make water balloons for Wed's 5th grade celebration click
- Please volunteer now for next year's PTO roles, click
- Consider Hot Lunch duty in the first week of school click here
- Claim a seat on the after-school bus to Laurel in the fall click
- Look for Encinal Library books at home & in backpacks click
- Plan to pick up your student at 11:20am this Friday.
- Enjoy the last week of school and have a wonderful summer!
Dates to Note
Final Week of School 5/27-6/1 Mon No school - Memorial Day holiday Tue MPCSD Board of Education candidate infor. night click Wed Surf's Up! 5th Grade End of Year Celebration click here Fri Deadline to sign up for after-school shuttle to Laurel click Fri 5th Grade Clap Out and Concert, 10am click here Fri Last day of school: All students dismissed at 11:20am Fri Fifth Grade Bash for MPAEF, Masonic Lodge, 7pm click MPCSD Deadline 6/30 Mandatory Re-enrollment for all students for 2012-13 click Next Fall - calendar here 8/28 Encinal 2012-2013 class lists posted, 4pm (Kinder at 3pm) 8/31 Encinal Teacher Meet & Greet, time TBA 9/4 First day of school for 2012-2013 9/4 Back to School Coffee & Volunteer Signup, 8:30am 9/6 Encinal Back to School Night, times TBA |
Send a Note of Appreciation to Mrs. Liner Today or Tomorrow
 The PTO is assembling a book containing notes from parents, staff, and student sharing well wishes and thank yous with Allison Liner. Please send your thoughts by tomorrow. Click here to send your note of appreciation.Questions? Email PTO President Elizabeth Ouren.
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 School Board Candidate Information Night, Tue. May 29th
 The Menlo Park City School District is hosting a candidate information night at 181 Encinal Avenue, Atherton, on Tuesday, May 29th, at 7pm. Please attend if you are interested in running for School Board Trustee in the November 2012 election. Current trustees will share information about the election process and the duties of a trustee. They will also answer questions from prospective candidates.Candidates must be over 18 years old, live within the boundaries of the Menlo Park City School District and not be employed by the school district in order to be eligible to serve as School Board Trustee.Questions? Email Carol Metzler, Assistant to the Superintendent.
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ASIST Shuttle: Transportation to Laurel - Sign Up by June 1st
from Darcy Leshly, Laurel & Encinal PTO Volunteer
 If you will have children at both Laurel and Encinal this fall, one way to solve the problem of picking them up in two places at the same time is to sign up for ASIST (After School Intra-School Transportation). This free service is offered for Encinal 3rd, 4th and 5th graders who are dismissed at 3:00pm. Click here to sign up by June 1st.
The Menlo Park City Shuttle ("White Shuttle") will pick up at Encinal at the back of the 4th/5th grade building and transport riders to Laurel School, arriving at about 3:15 pm. Parents can pick up their Laurel student after 2:55 dismissal and then wait at the Laurel bus zone for the White Shuttle to arrive with their Encinal student. Siblings of Laurel students, families living near Laurel School and students in Laurel-based after-school programs may apply for a seat. The shuttle will run Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday. It will not run on Thursdays and Minimum Days. A lottery will be held to determine seat assignments if there is excess demand for seats. Capacity is 25 students. To be eligible for the lottery, you must submit the form by Friday, June 1. After that time names will be held on a wait list. Students with Laurel siblings have priority. Cick here to sign up by June 1st. If you would like to have a guaranteed seat for your child on the shuttle this fall, volunteer for the ASIST committee. Email contact is below. Questions? Email Darcy Leshly, ASIST Committee Volunteer. |
June 30 Deadline for Re-Enrollment for Next School Year
from the MPCSD Registrar
All students in the Menlo Park City School District must Re-Enroll for 2012-2013 by June 30, 2012. Our schools are severely impacted by increased enrollment, so we are requiring parents to confirm their spot for the coming school year by Re-Enrolling by June 30th. If you are not planning to return to the District in the fall, please contact your school office immediately. The District will contact all families by June 8th with instructions for mandatory online Re-Enrollment of every student who will be attending grades Kindergarten through 8 this fall. Even families that recently registered children for Kindergarten will have to complete the online Re-Enrollment since it involves data verification and required annual legal notices and agreements.
The District will send Re-Enrollment information by email to all families with an email address in the MPCSD database by June 8th. If there is no email address on record for your family, Re-Enrollment instructions will be sent by postal mail.
The District will again be using Infosnap to electronically Re-Enroll students. If Internet access is an issue, a computer will be available at the Registrar's office. Please note that the databases used for PTO and District newsletters are not the same as the MPCSD Registration database. Getting this newsletter does not mean your email is on the Registrar's mailing list.
If you have changed your email address in the past year or if you would like to make sure the correct email address is in the MPCSD Registration database, please email registrar@mpcsd.org and include your name, your child(ren)'s name, school and grade. Thank you for your cooperation with mandatory Re-Enrollment. Back to Top |
Articles About Online Safety for Children from Nicole Scott
Nicole Scott, Encinal Guidance Counselor
 The following articles are Part 1 & Part 2 of "How to Keep your Child Safe (and Happy) Online" by Dr. Christine Carter, author of the book "Raising Happiness." She has some great tips for parents about helping your kids with their internet and social media use. Take a look - the information may be useful during the long summer.
http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/raising_happiness/post/safe_online1
http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/raising_happiness/post/safe_online2
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Library Newsletter for May... and 126 More Books to Find
from Denise Healy, Encinal School Librarian
 It's a treasure hunt! Help our school library get all our treasured books back on the shelves. There are still 126 books overdue at this time. Please take a few minutes of your time and search your home for any "Encinal School Library" books. You will know they are ours by the Encinal Library barcode on the back of the book. Thank you!
May Library Newsletter (click here)
Here is the Encinal Library Newsletter for May, with the announcement of the California Young Reader Medal Books for 2012, the summer reading program (click here for summer reading form) and thank yous to everyone who helped build the Library this year.
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Yearbooks Are Here!
Yearbooks will be distributed in the classrooms sometime this week to those students who pre-ordered. There will also be a limited number of extra yearbooks available for sale in the Encinal office on a first come, first serve basis until all are sold. If you'd like to purchase one of these, please bring a check to Pam in the office for $28 made out to "Encinal PTO".
Questions? Email Encinal Yearbook Committee. |
Ducky's Splash Cards Update
The Ducky's Splash Cards have made it into the teachers' mailboxes at Encinal, so if you bought one and have not yet received it, expect it soon in your child's homework folder. If you did receive your card already, it was activated on Friday afternoon, so please use it in good health over the holiday weekend. We apologize to families who tried to use their card earlier and found it was not yet working. Please try again and you will not be disappointed. Thanks to everyone for your patience!
Questions? Email PTO Business Alliance Committee. |
Kindergarten Orientation Information Available Online
 For families starting kindergarten in Fall 2012, here is some helpful information put together by teachers, staff and parents that was shared at the Kindergarten Orientation held on May 15th:
- Welcome to Kindergarten packet click here
- Kinder teachers presentation at May 15th meeting click here
We can't wait to welcome our new Eagles in September!
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From the Menlo Park Atherton Education Foundation
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MPAEF Thanks You for A Fantastic Year
 The Menlo Park Atherton Education Foundation would like to thank all the families at Encinal for a fantastic and successful year. Our District community of parents, friends, businesses and other generous giversraised $3.35 million for the MPCSD in 2011-2012. A record 74% of District families contributed, and every cent will make a difference because Foundation funds now make up 10% of our District's budget. Thank you very much for making this happen. Enjoy the summer! |
MPAEF Holiday Boutique - Call for Vendors
 Join us for the 3rd Annual Holiday Boutique benefiting the MPAEF at the Allied Arts Guild in Menlo Park. Please mark your calendars:
Thursday, 11/15 Champagne & Shopping 6:00-9:00pm
Friday, 11/16 Boutique Shopping 8:30am-2:30pm
If you are interested in becoming a Boutique vendor/sponsor, please fill out the vendor application and email Margie Klapper by September 18, 2012. 20% of sales go to the MPAEF, which includes a $250 pre-paid non-refundable Boutique sponsorship. If you are interested in volunteering to help with the Boutique, email Carolyn Boswher (contact below). Questions? Email Carolyn Bowsher. |
Summary of Fifth Grade Events May 30th Through June 1st
There are three key events in the last week of 5th grade: May 30: "Surf's Up" 5th grade celebration during school, Flood Park June 1st: Last day of school 5th grade concert & "Clap Out" 5th Grade Celebration Party to Benefit MPAEF at Menlo Park Masonic Lodge, 7-9pm ___________________________ Surf's Up! Class of 2012 Graduation Celebration Wednesday, May 30th, 10am - 2pm, Flood Park 
An enthusiastic team of 5th grade parents is planning this fun celebration at Flood Park. 5th graders and classroom chaperones will board buses at Encinal school and head to Flood Park for a BBQ picnic, water play, fun activities, crafts, classroom competitions and more. They will return to school in time for their regular 3pm dismissal. This fun grade level party is sponsored by the PTO and will be in lieu of individual class parties. - How to participate: Sign and return your updated permission form to your teacher. There is no fee.
- Volunteer: Parents who would like to chaperone or volunteer with an activity, please email Robbie Baxter or call her at 321-1199.
- We need more parents to bring water balloons Click here
___________________________ Concert and "Clap Out" Last day of school, Friday, June 1st, 10am-11:20am, on campus  Parents and families of 5th graders are invited to come on the last day of school for special events.
10:00am - Meet on the blacktop for our "Clap Out" where each 5th grader runs through a line of students and parents clapping to congratulate our graduates. 10:30am - There will be a special video and concert given by our 5th graders in the large multi. 11:20am - Dismissal is at 11:20am on the last day of school. Questions? Email Vice Principal Joan von der Linden. ___________________________ 5th Grade Graduation Bash Benefiting the MPAEF Friday, June 1st, 7-9pm, Menlo Park Masonic Lodge  Another team of enthusiastic parents is organizing a fun evening party for 5th grade students featuring an awesome deejay, light show, games, live entertainment, snacks and drinks, and a fun photo booth. If your student would like to attend, the cost is $50 per student. All proceeds go to MPAEF and will be part of the annual grant to the Menlo Park City School District to help fund specialist teachers in art, music, PE, library and science across the district.
- When and where: June 1st, 7pm - 9pm, Menlo Park Masonic Lodge, 651 Roble Avenue, behind Cook's Seafood.
- How to participate: Please email Carol Kelly.
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Leaving Encinal? Unsubscribe Here (We'll Miss You)
 If this is the end of your family's Encinal career, you can unsubscribe from the newsletter by clicking here. This looks like a sign-up at first but you can also unsubscribe. Encinal will miss all its graduating families and we wish you well in your continued educational adventures. Questions? Email Encinal PTO Communications Committee. |
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Thank You to Our Wonderful Community!
The PTO would like to say once again on behalf of parents and students how much we appreciate the tireless support of Encinal's front office team: Pam Garcia and Kat Wright. Thank you for another year of hard work, questions answered and help given. We look forward to seeing you rested and refreshed in the fall.
Fine Arts Festival and Open House
Thank you to our wonderful art teacher Stephanie Noon and all the volunteers who displayed our students art for us to admire. Thank you to all our amazing teachers for featuring our student's work from this year in their classrooms at Open House.
4th and 5th Grade Concert
Thank you to our wonderful music teachers John Ashfield, Emily Chiet, and Richard Vaughan for leading our 4th and 5th grade musicians in their fabulous Spring Concert last week. What an inspiration!
Field Day
Thank you to our wonderful PE teacher Kathy Smithlin and all the parent volunteers for the fun Field Day.
Ducky's Splash Cards Thank You
Thank you to everyone who purchased Ducky's Splash Cards. The cards are in the teachers' mailboxes and are on their way home in green folders if they have not yet arrived. (The Ducky's cards were activated Friday afternoon, so if you tried them earlier and had a problem please give it another try and you will not be disappointed.) Your purchases earned $644 for our school. Enjoy your clean car! And a big thank you to MaryAnn Shin for organizing this fundraiser.
Fifth Grade Surf's Up Graduation Party
Thank you to Brooke Larkins and Roxi Bozdog for leading the team to organize this year's fabulous event. Thank you to all the 5th grade parents who gave generous donations of their time and party items to make this event possible. The party organizers would also like to thank these generous local businesses. Please thank and frequent these food establishments, as this is how we can show our gratitude best! Thank you and Kawabunga Baby!
- Jeffrey's Hamburgers: Hamburgers, hot dogs & veggie burgers to grill; buns, condiments and toppings!
- Key Market: watermelon
- Willow Market: chips and popsicles
- Donut Depot: donuts
Staff Appreciation Lunch
A big thank you to Amy Nelson and Tatjana Faruqi for planning and hosting the Staff Appreciation events all year. And thanks very much to parents who donated items for the last Teacher Appreciation luncheon of this year: Larissa Collins, Celeste Baranski, Jill Kispert, Katie Ferrick, Heather Karp, Amy Heinz, Robin Soran, Julia Molise, Liz Hove, Prascilla Crook, Rebecca Miller, Lauren Calhoon, Elizabeth Ouren, Susannah Hill. The teachers and staff loved their special end of the year lunch!
Volunteer Appreciation Brunch
Thank you to Kim Hinshaw, Jamey Hawkins and Kelly Martin for planning such a lovely Volunteer Appreciation Brunch. Thank you to the Encinal staff for providing the delicious treats and for their wonderful notes of appreciation for all of our volunteers. The event was a warm and wonderful way to end the volunteer season. A huge 'Thank You' to all of our Encinal volunteers for all the time and devotion you have given to our students and staff this year! You are amazing and you have made a big difference for Encinal School.
Appreciation Book for Principal Allison Liner
Thank you to Kelly Martin and Denise Healy for gathering messages and drawings of gratitude and well wishes from students, staff, and parents. You can still add your message by Monday 5/28, click here.
Thank You for Donating to the PTO and MPAEF this year
Thank you once again for the generous donations this year to the Encinal PTO and MPAEF that have made all the wonderful events for our kids possible. Your donations to the PTO have funded field trips, assemblies, technology purchases for classrooms, books for the library and guided level reading library, supplies, Cultural Arts Day, and many other programs and services for our school and students. Your donations to the MPAEF have funded our wonderful specialist teachers in Art, Library, Music, PE, and Science Specialist among other things.
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Thank You for the Feedback
from the District Council and the "Are You IN?" Campaign Committee
 The "Are you IN?" Campaign Team, which is comprised of the Foundation and the PTOs of all four District schools, wants to thank all the parents who provided feedback in our spring survey. You provided a wide variety of thoughts and opinions -- all of which are very important to us as we continue working toward making our campaigns as parent-friendly as possible. Involved parents who go the extra mile is what makes our District so amazing. Thank you!
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Key Volunteer Roles to Fill This Spring - Please Consider One
Before the school year ends, the PTO is filling key leadership positions that will shape next year in important ways. Please consider one of these positions for yourself or a friend.
PTO Vice President: Assist PTO President and step into President role next year
Newsletter Co-Editors: Collect newsletter submissions and assemble a weekly email (what you are reading now)
After School Programs Chair:
Confirm and schedule vendors for after-school enrichment programs
Other Co-Coordinators:
In addition to this spring's immediate openings, we are searching for volunteers to serve as - Cultural Arts Day Co-Chairs
- Encinal Garden Co-Chairs
- Kids Note Card Art Co-Chairs
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Federal Hot Lunch Starts Day One of School - Please Help
 Hot Lunch Volunteer sign ups for fall are underway. Hot lunch begins the first day of school, so we need to have volunteers signed up and ready to go. It's a great way to meet the children, work with fellow parents, and earn hot lunch credits with ChoiceLunch, too. Daily shifts are from 11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sign up for weekly shifts, bi-weekly, or monthly. To volunteer, email the PTO Hot Lunch Committee. |
Please Email Us Again to be an HRP - Sorry!
 Lost Emails
If you emailed to volunteer for HRP, please email us again. Sorry to ask you to do it over. We on the newsletter committee published the wrong email link. (Help make sure this mistake is not repeated by volunteering for newsletter click here.)
The PTO is looking for Head Room Parents for next year. Head Room Parents help organize volunteers for classroom, art, library and garden; plan classroom parties; assist with Flower Day and Card Day; and help the teacher. There will training for HRPs in September, so watch this space for dates and times. Click here to learn more and volunteer. Thank you!
Questions? Email the PTO HRP Coordinator.
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Community News & Events
For complete listing click here
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| New Community Listings
 Summer Camp Information for District FamiliesClick here to get a valuable summary of summer camp information. Check back - we add camps every week.
EVENTS FOR STUDENTS & FAMILIES
FREE Obsolete Textbooks, Bring a bag and help yourself to these old but useful textbooks on Friday, June 8, 9:00 am to noon, Hillview Middle School, 1100 Elder Avenue, Menlo Park
SPORTS, CLASSES & VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS & FAMILIES |
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