From the Assistant Principal
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La Entrada Lunch Lines Update from Mrs. Dineen
Parents volunteering in our lunch program might have noticed the yellow "caution tape" lines this week. I wanted to update everyone so you are all aware of some steps we are taking to help improve the lunch experience for your child.
I had several students share with me some frustrations with the lines at lunch; cutting in line, pushing to get to the table, difficulty being heard by the the parent volunteers due to the crowds congregating around the tables, generally a bit stressful.
A couple of students and our Lead Custodian, Mr. Melendez, worked with me to create a temporary plan for lunch lines. The "attractive" yellow tape lines are the result of our collaboration.
The feedback I've since heard from students is that they are pleased with the new order and a calmer lunch line experience. Parent volunteers have asked me about the lines so I thought I'd share the story with everyone so you are all informed. I have orders in for some more attractive and functional line hardware so our yellow tape lines will soon be no more.
If you happen to be on campus around lunch time, feel free to stop by our lunch tables and see for yourself what our student/staff collaboration has created.
Bon Appetit!
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School News
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BEAUTY AND THE BEAST MEETING
There will be a mandatory "Beauty and the Beast" parent meeting on Thursday, March 3rd at 6:30 - 7:30. This meeting will be an information meeting about the play and an opportunity for parents to sign up for various committees that support the play. The meeting will be held in the MUR.
AIRBANDS
The Airbands is a great way in which your student can participate in a fun and creative way. What is Airbands? Airbands are lip-syncing and dancing along with your favorite song... similar to the TV sensation "Glee," but with a fake microphone. All students are encouraged to try out during lunch in room 24 on Monday, Feb. 14th, Tuesday, Feb. 15th and Wednesday, Feb. 16th. All acts need to present only the first 20-30 seconds of their performance. The top 13-15 acts will then be selected to perform in an evening performance on Thursday, March 31st @ 6:30 PM in Jensen Hall.
News from Kathy Ruwe, Las Lomitas School Counselor
La Entrada Parents! Please join us for a timely and important workshop being offered at Las Lomitas titled The Importance of Play in Healthy Child Development on Tuesday, February 15, 2011 from 10:30-12:00 in Cano Hall.
We are fortunate to be able to once again invite Jim Lobdell, district dad and co-founder of the Stanford-based Challenge Success program back to Las Lomitas. If you have heard him speak before, you know what an outstanding speaker he is. Join us for the brand new thought-provoking, interactive workshop that will help you better understand:
- The immediate and long term benefits of play
- The barriers that make it difficult today for kids to "just play"
- Practical ways to allow kids more time for unstructured play
Click here for a flyer with more details. This workshop is for adults only. Please feel free to bring a friend.
STAR WRITING TESTS for 4th and 7th graders - March 1, 2011 The annual California Standardized Testing and Reporting Writing Test, also known as the STAR Writing Test, will be given to all 4th and 7th graders on March 1, 2011. The make-up day will be Wednesday, March 2, 2011.
We are asking that parents please make every effort to have your 4th and 7th grader here in school for the March 1st test date and to not pull them from school early for appointments.
The scores from this writing component are combined with the students' scores on the multiple-choice component of the test to produce the final English Language Arts ( ELA) test scores published in August 2011.
Last year only 7th graders were tested by the state in writing. In years past, California did test both 4th and 7th graders. This year California has decided to again include all 4th graders in this standardized testing test. There is no better way for students to prepare for this test than to complete all writing assignments in their regular classes and be mindful of their writing conventions. Good luck to all our 4th and 7th grade writers!
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| The Las Lomitas Education Foundation | |
You've been thinking about what you want to give to the auction this year, so now is the time to finalize the details and go online to contribute your party, family adventure, tickets, wine or anything else! We want to hear from you in the month of February so we can get catalogs in your hands well before the event. To go directly to our online form, click Here.
For ideas, please check out the previous two newsletters or see the list of additional ideas below.
* Organize and host an afternoon activity for 4 to 6 kids on a school minimum day
* Host a mother-daughter tea party, holiday cookie party, hike or other fun event
* Throw a grade-level party for your child's classmates
* Host a neighborhood party with other families in your neighborhood
* Secure a private winery tour only you can arrange (or any other behind-the-scenes experience)
* Ask your regular airport car service to donate a car or limo ride for an evening
* Host a wine dinner, pouring wines from your extensive wine cellar
* Ask the celebrity you know to sign memorabilia, offer a private lesson, etc.
* Underwrite a getaway or other package
Questions? Please contact Solicitations Chair MJ Crousore at weneeditems@gmail.com or 650-823-2304.
Grandparents' Day RSVPs due by February 25th.
Grandparents' Day is just around the corner and in order to prepare a well run event, we need all RSVPs by Friday, February 25th. Please help us get the message out to the grandparents in your family. To register for the event and learn more about the day, grandparents should visit www.llef.org and click on "Grandparent Day Registration". Space is limited and we regret we cannot accommodate drop-ins. Grandparents' Day is on Friday, March 25, 2011 from 8:30am to 1:00pm. (Please note the newly corrected times.) Questions? Please email GPDay@llef.org.
Volunteers needed for Grandparents' Day!
We will be hosting a few hundred grandparents at La Entrada on Friday, March 25th and need many volunteers to ensure a successful event. Please contact Melissa Jordan at melissamjordan@me.com if you can volunteer for a 1.5 -2 hour shift between 9:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
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| Sequoia Union High School District News |
MENLO ATHERTON ORCHESTRA
Calling all eighth grade musicians! Music is in the Air! It's already time to start thinking about high school and making beautiful music next year as a member of the brand new Menlo Atherton High School Orchestra. In addition to the historically vibrant MA Band and Jazz Band, an MA Orchestra is being added in the fall. The MA Orchestra invites violin, viola, cello and bass players to apply (wind players are also welcome).
The Menlo Atherton Orchestra will meet four days a week (three 50 minute class periods and one long block period). The orchestra will perform 4-5 concerts per year as well as attending CMEA events and may also travel to a music festival. Inter- ested musicians should have at least one year of playing experience and preferably two. Anyone who doesn't have two years of playing experience in a school group or community youth orchestra should plan to audition for the Menlo Atherton band director, Kent Kurrus.
The school requires a minimum of 25 current or incoming students to express their interest in becoming orchestra members in order for the program to go forward in the fall. Please contact Mr. Kurrus to express your interest by e-mail at kkurrus@seq.org or by phone by calling Mr. Kurrus at 650-322-5311. Your response is required to make this program live in the fall. Thank you and welcome to the world of MA music!
MENLO ATHERTON HIGH SCHOOL FASHION SHOW
The Menlo-Atherton High School Fashion Show is March 5, 2011. This year's NOT ANOTHER HIGH SCHOOL FASHION SHOW is a celebration of popular high school culture. Don't miss this opportunity for you and your family to experience High School with a fun-filled, professionally choreographed production starring M-A seniors (La Entrada class of 2007). Tickets to all three shows are available now at www.mabearspta.org. |
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Remember to mention La Entrada at the register and Kepler's donates 10% back to our school.
Winter Break Camp Menlo: February 21-25
Spend the winter week off with tons of fun at the pool and the gym! For ages 5-10, the 5-day camp runs 8:45am-1:00pm. Swimming in the warm pool includes one 45-minute lesson per day plus free play. Indoor and dry land activities, athletic games, and structured play. Home base at the Burgess Park Pools in Menlo Park. Limited to 24 campers.
PRESIDENTS' WEEK THEATRE CAMP
Join the Portola Valley Theatre Conservatory for an imaginative exploration during your week off this month! Young artists in grades 1-8 will create costumes, props, OR sets, work on a performance piece, play games, and make new friends. Registration and details on our website: www.pvtc-ca.org
POP WARNER FOOTBALL & CHEER
Girls and boys between the ages of 5-15 are invited to register now for this fall's Menlo Atherton Pop Warner Football and Cheer season. Visit www.mapopwarner.com for details. There is an early registration discount of $50 that expires on April 1st. Any Questions please email info@mapopwarner.com.
At Studio Rincon - Enrollment now open for Presidents Week Hip Hop Intensive (ages 8-12) in West Menlo Park! Offered Tues, Thurs and Friday from 2:30pm - 4:30pm. Kids will perform at 4:30pm on Friday, Feb 25th, for parents or caregivers. (Workshop: 2/22, 2/24 & 2/25/11 - all three days - $99). Check out additional youth classes: www.studiorincon.com (ages 3-Teen).
Boy Scout Troop 109 is a small troop focused on developing character, life skills and leadership. We meet once a month to minimize additional time commitments to busy lives. If this sounds like a good fit, please contact Scoutmaster Philip.C.Lee@kp.org or caseyscherm@sbcglobal.net.
More information can be found at www.mptroop109.com.
LITTLE LEAGUE UMPIRES WANTED. Minimum age--12. Flexible schedule--work when you can. Earn $22-32 per game. Season runs March through June. Experienced baseball players preferred. Must attend mandatory training session at beginning of season. If interested, please email cmolumphy@frk.com.
SAVE UP TO $200 AT GALILEO PROGRAMS WHEN YOU ENROLL BY MARCH 1, 2011!
Welcome to Galileo Learning, where Pre-K - 8th graders bring their ideas to life! 2011 programs include:
Camp Galileo (Pre-K - rising 5th graders): Campers engage in hands-on art, science and outdoor activities every day, plus have tons of fun with camp traditions like dress up days, water day and the rubber chicken cheer. Visit www.galileo-learning.com to learn about our 4 brand-new themes for 2011.
Galileo Summer Quest (rising 5th- 8th graders): Campers try their hand at the things they love, experiencing one Major and two exciting Minors every day during their two-week session, with options like Go-Kart Makers, Fashion Design, Video Game Design and Chefology.
Camp Galileo locations include Encinal School in Menlo Park and Woodside Elementary School in Woodside. Galileo Summer Quest locations include Palo Alto High School in Palo Alto. To enroll or learn more, visit www.galileo-learning.com or call 1-800-854-3684.
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