The Las Lomitas Education Foundation
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 Come Together... on Saturday, May 14th... for the Las Lomitas Education Foundation's Spring Auction. We're taking you back to 1969, a year of innovation, community building and GREAT MUSIC. Our trip to Woodstock (aka Portola Farms) will feature POP ROCKS, the Bay Area's best party band. Look for your invitation in the mail... RSVP yes.... and have the night of your life!
Peace. Love. Las Lomitas.
You may purchase tickets at www.LLEF.org or click here.
 
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PTA News
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PTA GENERAL MEETING, APRIL 13, 2011
The PTA Nominating Committee is pleased to announce the slate for the 2011-2012 La Entrada PTA Executive Board members.
The nominated board is:
Co-Presidents: Libby Beasley and Leslie King
Co-Vice Presidents: Laura Glader and Anne Longo
Treasurer: Cecilia Pinto
Secretary: Shari Guggenheim
Volunteer Coordinator: Artis Montague
Parliamentarians: Marsha Abbott and Lucia Tedesco
This slate will be voted into office at the next PTA General Meeting on April 13th, 2011. All members are welcome and encouraged to attend this meeting. Coffee and refreshment will be served.
APPLE FOR THE CLASSROOM
Have you checked the "Apple for A Classroom" program lately? Please look for the binder in the office or click here for the list of supplies needed for your child's classroom.
THE TRUTH EVERY PARENT NEEDS TO KNOW ABOUT DRUGS
Sgt. Leo Capovilla, San Mateo County Narcotics Task Force
Hillview Middle School Library
1100 Elder Avenue
Thursday, April 7th, 7 - 9 p.m.
It happens to nice kids from nice neighborhoods. Drugs are readily available -- from our own medicine cabinets to "medical" marijuana to street methamphetamine. Please join Sgt. Leo Capovilla for a frank, informative and practical discussion including what students are using, how they buy and sell drugs, how they hide them and how parents can recognize the problem and help their children. This one-of-a-kind presentation is an opportunity for you to see an extensive display and hear for yourself what the trends are in teen drug use. The free program is presented by CAMPUS -- Consortium of Atherton and Menlo Park United Schools -- and is open to parents, teachers and adminstrators only. No children allowed at presentation. For more information please email paularash@yahoo.com. |
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School News
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THE NORTHERN JAPAN EARTHQUAKE RELIEF FUND CONCERT
The students and staff of La Entrada School will be hosting a benefit performance by The San Jose Taiko Group on Thursday, April 7th from 7:00-8:00PM in Jensen Hall. The San Jose Taiko is one of the best Japan drumming ensembles in the area, so this will be a very exciting show. Advanced tickets are $10, and may be purchased in the school office or by students at lunchtime on the blacktop. Tickets at the door the evening of the performance will be $12, and subject to availability. All proceeds will be donated to the The Northern Japan Earthquake Relief Fund, under the auspice of The Japanese Cultural & Community Center of Northern California, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Tax deductible donations will also be accepted at the show. For more information, please contact Darrell Sasagawa at dsasagawa@llesd.org, Janet Gregori at jgregori@llesd.org, or Maggie Janssen at mjanssen@llesd.org.
INTERNET SAFETY TALK
On April 7th Officer Steve DeWarns will return to La Entarda to present to our 6-8 grade students about Internet safety. He will discuss social media, staying safe on the internet and cyber bullying. It's a great presentation that the students love. Please come to our Parent Talk with Officer DeWarns on April 7 at 12pm in Jensen Hall. This presentation is designed for parents only. Officer Steve will explain the importance of knowing the technology your children are using, and how to keep them safe. Officer Steve will present relevant parent information in regards to cyber safety, and talk about how to keep kids from being victims online. He will plan on staying for all of your questions. Before coming to the parent chat, please take a moment to look at the link on the La Entarda website for more information about cyber safety.
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WELCOME TO PARENTS OF MENLO-ATHERTON HS CLASS OF 2015!
Parents of current eighth graders are invited to join Principal Matthew Zito and board members of M-A's Foundation for the Future for beverages and appetizers at the home of:
Todd Alamin and Artis Montague
168 Eleanor Drive
Woodside
Thursday, April 28, 2011, 7-9pm
Please come and meet other parents, learn about the many opportunities for your student and how to be ready for the transition to high school at M-A.
The event will start at 7:00, and Principal Zito will deliver his remarks at 7:30.
Hope to see you there!
Please RSVP to Terri Muschott at terrik@muschott.com.
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Las Lomitas League
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BASKETBALL UNIFORM RETURN
Parents - Please return all basketball uniforms directly to your child's basketball coach. If uniforms are not returned, a replacement fee of $45 will be applied. The Las Lomitas League is currently assessing inventory for next year. Thank you for your help by returning your uniform today!
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BIG BEAR RUN
Parents and athletes,
Did you know since January 2003 the Boosters have given $ 455,752.62 to assist the M-A sports programs? The majority of this funding was raised via the Big Bear Run... please see the signup and sponsorship forms below to help keep these the vital resources flowing. (Please note: deadline is March 31st for sponsorship benefits).
This year, teams will have a chance to win extra $$. Participation awards will be given to the three MA sport teams with highest percentage of students participating in the Big Bear Run. Small teams have just as much a chance to win as larger teams.
1st - $500
2nd - 250
3rd - $100
The Big Bear Run, M-A Boosters' only fundraiser raising critical dollars for all our athletic teams, will take place on Sunday, May 1st this year. This 5K walk/run for the entire family hosts over a thousand participants and will be a community highlight this Spring.
We need your help in getting the word out to sponsors and donors from all corners of our community.
Did you know that M-A has over 900 student athletes proudly competing each year against the best schools in our area? Their participation in the Bears' athletic program combines their excellent academic experience with an equally excellent and competitive sports experience. Without the support of the Boosters, your children would not have new uniforms, new equipment or the coaches that we have come to know and love.
The ONLY way we can keep up this tradition is by raising money from our families and local businesses!!!
If you are a local business owner, work for a company who supports public education, or a proud M-A Bears family, kindly review the attached sponsorship letter which details a wide array of giving levels. For additional information, please contact Michele Culhane at michculhane@pacbell.net or connect with us at www.m-aboosters.org.
Please support this cause and join the athletes in the Big Bear Run on May 1st! All teams and athletes will be in the race so please sign up your family today by clicking here.
Thanks and Go Bears!
Di Gow & Beth Henninger
Menlo Atherton Boosters Co-Presidents
Kathleen Balestra & Diana Holliday
Big Bear Run Co-Chairs"
SLEEP STUDY
International sleep expert, Mark Rosekind, Ph.D. returns for a special engagement at Menlo-Atherton High School. Dr. Rosekind is an engaging speaker known for his ability to translate the science of sleep into practical strategies for improving performance, safety, and health. He is currently serving in Washington, D.C., as a member of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and is former director of the Center for Human Sleep Research at Stanford. Working with Stanford's Dr. William Dement, Dr. Rosekind was the major architect of the program that has educated thousands of M-A students on the topic of sleep. Dr. Rosekind will be joined in the Q & A session by Menlo-Atherton parent and sleep specialist, Jerry Hester, M.D.
The session is at 7:15 pm Monday, April 4 at the PAC cafeteria on the Menlo-Atherton campus. Contact Maggie Betsock at bongos@jps.net if you have any questions.
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Remember to mention La Entrada at the register and Kepler's donates 10% back to our school.
TENNIS CAMPS
Jeff Arons, director of tennis for Sacred Heart Schools, is offering 10, one-week morning and afternoon summer tennis camps, June 6-August 12 for beginning, intermediate, and advanced players. Please visit www.jeffaronstennis.com for more information.
GALILEO SUMMER QUEST RETURNS TO PALO ALTO HIGH SCHOOL IN 2011!
Rising 5th - 8th graders, this is your camp! At Galileo Summer Quest, you can try your hand at a variety of topics, experiencing one Major and two exciting Minors every day during your two-week session. 2011 Major and Minor offerings include brand-new unique curriculum especially created for our 7th-8th graders! Major options include: Go-Kart Makers, Fashion Design, Chefology, Video Game Design and Digital Photography. Minor options include: Hip-Hop Dance, Sports and Cartooning. To enroll or learn more, visit www.galileo-learning.com or call 1-800-854-3684.
Summer Basketball Camp for incoming 2nd to 8th graders. Diepenbrock Basketball School is a summer basketball camp led by Peter Diepenbrock, coach of Canada Basketball and former coach of the Palo Alto High School State Champion basketball team. Our biggest strength is the individual attention given to every player at every level. Please contact Coach Diepenbrock or 650-714-1522 or visit DiepenbrockBasketballSchool.com for more information.
CAMP SHORELINE
An experience unmatched in Silicon Valley: Kayaking, windsurfing, pedalboating, sailing, and more... Besides being fun, local and safe, kids get the chance to burn off all that summer energy and keep their minds engaged by learning watersports -- without the risk of the actual Bay. To learn more visit: campshoreline.com or call 650.965.7474.
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