From the PTA
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WHY JOIN THE PTA?
The PTA, through your membership, supports a variety of programs at La Entrada that supplement and enhance the experience of parents, teachers, and, most of all, students at La Entrada. Our PTA dues support the directory, lunchtime enrichment, and the spelling bee, as well as a host of other programs service sand activities. This year, there are three ways to join the PTA:
- Go directly to our online membership form http://www.laentradapta.org/membership.html and pay using paypal. Easy and immediate, this way helps meet our goal to reduce paper use.
- Download and print the PTA form and return it and your dues to the school office, or mail the form to the address on the form.
- Hard copies of the membership form are available at the La Entrada office in the PTA box. Return the form and your dues to the school office, or mail to the address on the form.
NEEDED: HOT LUNCH VOLUNTEERS!
We are in need of:
THREE volunteers for TUESDAYS 11:00 - 11:45 (Grades 4/5) AND 11:45 - 12:30 (Grades 6-8).
TWO volunteers for THURSDAYS 11:45 - 12:30, (Grades 4/5) AND 11:30- 12:30 (Grades 6-8)
THREE volunteers for FRIDAYS 11:00 - 11:45 (Grades 4/5) EVERY OTHER WEEK
ONE volunteer for FRIDAYS 11:45 - 12:30 (Grades 6-8)
And finally, SUBSTITUTES. We need you when we're in a pinch and can call you with a days notice.
LA ENTRADA FAMILY PICNIC - JOIN US AND VOLUNTEER!
The Family Picnic is coming up on Thursday, September 23 from 5:30 - 7 PM. Please join us for an evening of fun, food and entertainment! You can either download the form or register online by clicking here: http://www.laentradapta.org/_programs/family_picnic.html. Also look for a registration form in your child's backpack on Tuesday, 9/7. We are also looking for volunteers to help at this year's picnic - please call or email us if you are able to help: Maryellen McCabe, 854-6740 ( ccmccabe2@aol.com) or Ashley Banks, 926-9869 ( fosterbanks@yahoo.com). Hope to see you there!
FLUBUSTER FLU SHOT CLINIC
Save the Date! On Tuesday, November 9, 2010 from 11:30 to 2:00, the La Entrada PTA will host a Flubusters Flu Shot Clinic in Jensen Hall at La Entrada open to all school families as well as any member of the community. The vaccine will include both the seasonal and H1N1 flu this year. Flu-Mist (spray application) will also be available. The cost will be $30 for the shot and $35 for the flu-mist. Your health insurance may reimburse you for the cost. Parent attendance is not necessary if your child arrives with a completed consent form. More information on how to sign up on-line will be coming soon.
ANNOUNCING CAMPUS - THE CONSORTIUM OF ATHERTON AND MENLO PARK UNITED SCHOOLS
Our district along with M-A and the Menlo Park School District are working together to bring the very best in Parent Education to our community. Working together we are able to attract the highest quality speakers and programs meaningful to parents of Elementary through High School age students. We are also thrilled to be able to use the M-A Performing Arts Center as our venue. Please watch for our upcoming speakers throughout the year. For any questions, please email Paula Rash at paularash@yahoo.com.
Our first Parent Educator for the year will be Rachel Simmons. Rachel Simmons, author and co-founder of the Girls Leadership Institute (GLI) is returning to the Bay Area for the "Be You! The Real Girl Tour". The co-founder of Girls Leadership Institute, Rachel develops programs for girls, parents and educators that empower girls to be emotionally intelligent, assertive young adults. Tickets on sale now at: http://rachelsimmonsmenlo.eventbrite.com. Ticket prices are $18 for a parent/daughter pair or $10 for a single ticket. Proceeds from this event benefit the Girls Leadership Institute (GLI) Scholarship Fund. M-A Center for Performing Arts, September 14, 7 - 8:30 p.m. |
School News
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THE BUS STOP
Over the past two weeks the transportation team has enjoyed having students back on the bus, catching up on what everyone has been doing over the summer, and meeting new students. We have also been confirming that the published bus schedules meet the needs of our students and families this year. As students move from LL to LE, graduate, or leave the district, and others join our community, we find that each year is slightly different. We confirm the schedules and adjust them, as needed, each year at this time.
Following are the changes that we will be making at La Entrada, effective immediately:
Morning Pick-up Jose will not be coming down Polhemus Avenue, as traffic makes it difficult for him to turn left onto Alameda and arrive at school on-time. Students at Stop 84 should walk to Stop 74 for pick-up in the morning. Students at Stop 85 should catch the bus at Stop 23 in the mornings.
We are adding one additional stop, Stop 88, on Polhemus at Euclid. Putting a stop at this location allows the bus driver to assist students who need to cross over on Polhemus to arrive home more safely. This stop is added to all routes servicing this area, except for the morning pick-up.
Bus drivers will be distributing new schedules, reflecting these changes, to all students affected by this change. Additional copies of these new schedules will be in the school office, as well. If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please call me directly.
Joyce Massaro, 854-6311 x30
MAGAZINE SALE
The La Entrada Student Council is sponsoring a school-wide "Magazine Sale" which will occur from September 7th through October 5th. To begin the drive, there will be two motivational assemblies with important information including the La Entrada guidelines for selling magazines and CD's. When selling or renewing magazines, students will be asked to contact only people they know. Examples may be relatives, a family's pediatrician, dentist, or co-workers. We invite parents of La Entrada students to attend one of our assemblies on Tuesday, September 7th, either at 10:00 for grades six, seven and eight or 11:00 for grades four and five. This is the one and only fundraiser our student body sponsors during the school year. Proceeds make many student centered activities possible. These include: assemblies, dances, fourth through sixth grade socials, spirit competitions, noontime activities, intramurals, Olympics, Inflatable Day, Raging Waters, graduation, and more. We thank you in advance for your support. In the past some families have chosen to help the fundraising through private donations. We definitely appreciate and understand this. We would like you to know that if you choose this option, your student will be able to participate in the rubber duck distributions and school-wide magazine activities. Another option you may want to consider is donating magazines and/or CD's to your teacher's classroom, the library, other staff members, or a charity of your choice such as a retirement home or a children's hospital. Participating in this way will also allow your student to earn many or all of the other incentives offered. We look forward to working with you and ask that you review the magazine packet when it comes home on September 7th. Should you have any questions, please contact Tanya Rianda at trianda@llesd.org or 650-854-3962 ext. 124. Gratefully, Will R. , Student Body President Tanya Rianda, Student Activities Director Larry Thomas, Principal
FROM ERIKA LOWE, LA ENTRADA COUNSELOR
The third week of school has already arrived and we are all getting back into the swing of things. Here are a few tips that may help your child get organized, manage their time and have a happy successful school year!
Set Up a Home Study Center
Find a place that is free of distractions (no phone, no computers, no tv, no video games etc.)
Have all of their supplies handy in your personal study center. You can store pens, pencils, highlighters, erasers, paper, paper clips rulers, calculator and anything else you need in a bag a or shoebox. It may also be appropriate for your student to have a home filing system, where they can store any work or reference material they may use later in class. I suggest a hanging folder system where they can drop in the materials they would like to save. This will help to prevent overflowing backpacks and help them to get in the routine of going through their binders to get rid of materials that are not currently needed.
Help your child get into the habit of organizing their backpack each day to help avoid "the missing homework in the bottom of the backpack". Make sure that all loose papers find a "home". When organizing their backpacks have them ask themselves: can this be recycled, can I store this in my home filing system, does need to be hole punched and filed in my binder. Each night they should check their backpack to make sure they have everything they will need for school the next day. An easy way to do this is to use their planner, and check off that they have each of their homework assignments in a place where they will find them the next day. A homework folder can work for this, or the front pocket of that subjects binder.
Creating a daily schedule
Some students have very busy schedules and can get overwhelmed with trying to fit homework into their schedules. Other students may have a hard time getting started and tend to put off their homework until it is time for bed. I like to remind students that the sooner they finish their homework, the sooner they can enjoy free time. If time management becomes an issue, have your child, create a daily schedule for after school. Using 15 minute increments, have them map out how they will spend their evenings. Make sure to include homework breaks, dinner, free time and set a bed time. Before filling in their schedule, they should look at their planner (which they are using...right!?) and decide how long each assignment will take them to complete and in what order they are going to complete their assignments. Next have them, fill in their daily schedule. (It may take a few days for them to be accurate with the actual amount of time it takes them to complete their work.) This should be a rewarding experience because they will earn some much needed free time!
STUDY CENTER AT LA ENTRADA
La Entrada has a Study Centerfor all LE students starting next Tuesday, September 7th. The Study Center is in the Library and it is a quiet place where students may work on homework or quietly read a book. Below are details and Frequently Asked Questions about our Study Center. When: Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays Please Note: NO Study Center on Wednesdays and FridaysTime: Right After School until 3:40 p.m. Starts: Tuesday, September 7, 2010 Where: The La Entrada Library Who: La Entrada students FAQs: - Do I need to "sign up" my child? No, however, your child will "sign in" every day they attend.
- Is there a late bus? Yes, the late bus leaves directly after Study Center.
- Are tutors available? Student tutors are available. Speak with Erika Lowe (elowe@llesd.org) for a tutor match.
- Who is in charge at the study center? Each day, one teacher is 'in charge' of the Study Center and is available to the children for questions and homework support.
- Can my child leave before 3:40 p.m? As a general rule, no. If you wish your child to leave early, please come into the Study Center and sign him or her out. Otherwise, once they sign in for Study Center, we ask them to stay until 3:40 p.m.
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| From the Foundation | |
NEW FAMILY NEIGHBORHOOD PARTIES: The Las Lomitas Education Foundation invites all new families in the District to a Neighborhood Party this Friday, September 10th, 2010 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Families will have the opportunity to connect with parents, meet school administrators, PTA and Las Lomitas Education Foundation representatives and learn about our outstanding District. Refreshments and light appetizers will be served. There will be five neighborhood locations - Sharon Heights/Stanford Hills, University Heights, Ladera ( note change in venue, now to be held at 161 Durazno Way in Portola Valley), Woodside/Atherton, and Las Lomitas Library. Children are welcome at the Las Lomitas location. If you would like to attend please contact Pamela Stang at pamela_stang@yahoo.com or 561-9940. JOIN ESCRIP - IT'S EASY AS 1, 2 3! Here's How: 1. Visit http://www.eScrip.com
2. Register or renew your Safeway Club Card and Credit Cards at the eScrip website and then designate Las Lomitas Education Foundation (Group ID - 125673324). 3. Start shopping! Last year we raised over $25,000 from participating merchants like: Safeway, Bianchini's Market, Draegars, and many more. Visit the www.eScrip.com website to learn more about participating merchants. Please support our schools by signing up today! Any questions? Wendy Malecek - eScrip@llef.org eScrip Chair Las Lomitas Education Foundation SIGN UP FOR GRANDPARENT'S GROUP: Don't forget to sign up your parents for the Grandparents Group! The Grandparent newsletters describe school projects, grade level activities and invitations to participate in school events such as Grandparents' Day. They help grandparents feel more connected to their grandchildren and keep up to date on our school community. Return the form from your first day packet to the school office
Juice in the City's Ultimate Deal: $0 to Earn Money for Your School!
It's never been so easy, fast, or fun to earn for your school. Juice in the City (co-founded by Las Lomitas parent Sarah Eisner) offers amazing deals for parents in the SF Bay Area, and during their Back to School promotion (which ends Oct 20), you can earn $2 for your school every time you refer someone to Juice in the City! All you need to do is register for the program at JITC, www.juiceinthecity.com/?referrer=52561b89b7 (just click the "earn for your school" banner up top), then tell all your friends to subscribe! For every person who comes through your referral link and subscribes (subscribing is free of course) to Juice in the City, your school earns $2! Set your personal goal and help your school earn, all with a few clicks. And that's not all. The local mom who earns the most for her school will receive a $100 Target gift card! |
From the Las Lomitas League
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La Entrada Girls Volleyball TOURNAMENT TEAM
Please help CONGRATULATE your 7th/8th Grade Girls Volleyball, TOURNAMENT TEAM
Natalie M -1
Misato M -2
Jennifer D -3
Ashley G -4
Gray P -5
Theresa S -6
Paige M -7
Christina R -12
Rachel G -14
Conner B -15
Katie W -19
Erin W - 20
Coach Jen Knox
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| Community News |
Remember to mention La Entrada at the register and Kepler's donates 10% back to our school
Try Lacrosse!
Boys & Girls ages 5 and up are invited to attend our Fall After School Classes in Atherton - Encinal School & Holbrook Palmer Park Starting in September! For more information please visit our website www.AthertonLacrosse.com or email AthertonLacrosse@Gmail.com 888-526-3330
Stanford Storm Field Hockey club invites new players to participate in the upcoming Fall 2010 season We have U9, U12 and U14 age groups. Both boys and girls are welcome to participate. Please see http://www.stormfieldhockey.com/ for details. Contact Meenu Bhasin meenu99@yahoo.com, 650-561-9890.
New to the neighborhood with a great group of instructors ! - Studio RinconClasses for Youth now open and offered daily, Monday thru Saturday.
Jeff Arons' Tennis Program at Sacred Heart Schools beginning Sept. 18thWe are excited to let you know that we will be introducing some new tennis programming this fall. Children from all schools are welcome to join us A schedule for this program is available on our web site at www.jeffaronstennis.com. |
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