Foundation News
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HAVE YOU MADE YOUR DONATION TO THE ANNUAL GIVING CAMPAIGN YET???
PLEASE READ THIS IMPORTANT MESSAGE...
To date, we have raised $1.5 million for the 2012-2013 school year. While this is great news, we are also $800,000 short of the contribution we made to the district general fund last year. The School Board will begin making budgeting decisions, including potential cuts due to decreased state funding, at the beginning of 2012. In order to maintain our current class sizes and programs, we need to raise an additional $400,000 from an additional 300 families before the holiday break. The Foundation is attempting to fund $2,000 per child to avoid increased class sizes and cuts to our programs. Your contribution is critically important. In addition to protecting the quality of your child's education, you can claim the tax benefit for your family this year. Please give whatever is significant and meaningful to your family now. Working together, we can reach our goals. We have done it before...let's do it again!!! Click HERE to donate now.
The Foundation is Excited to Announce a $60,000 Grandparent Challenge
The Grandparent Community in our District has been amazingly supportive in the past. Last year, District Grandparents donated over $92,000! This year, we hope to raise over $120,000 from Grandparents. As a result, a group of Grandparents have come together with a $60,000 challenge. Every dollar a Grandparent donates to the Foundation through June 10, 2012 will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to the $60,000 grant. That means we can raise $120,000 for our Schools. Double the dollars, double the difference!
 STOP, THEN SHOP !
When you start your holiday shopping, make your first stop By starting at our website, THEN clicking through to any of the sites you use for your regular online shopping (Amazon, Tiny Prints, iTunes, Nordstrom...and more), a percentage of your total purchase (2 - 9 %) will be donated to the Los Lomitas Education Foundation by the retailer, at no cost to you!
It is that easy to help your kids while your shop!
 
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LA ENTRADA SCIENCE FAIR - JANUARY 18, 2012
Kids - Get ready for the Science Fair! The Science Fair is a fun event that allows you to work in groups with your friends, to experiment and present your ideas. This self-driven project gives you the opportunity to be creative and think out of the box. Start imagining what you would like to discover and what friends you would like to work with. Please register your project online at www.laentradasciencefair.org.
Parents - The La Entrada Science Fair prepares kids for more complex projects and team work. The format of the event aligns with the Strategic Planning outcomes and Learning for the 21st Century speaker series. The Science Fair allows for teamwork, posing questions, problem-solving, experimentation and communication. These are all skills all our children need to be successful in our ever-changing world. The Science Fair is a fun, no-pressure way to start mastering these skills. Please encourage your child to participate.
Please note that the Science Fair date is dictated by the San Mateo County Science Fair. All 6th - 8th grade finalists will go to the San Mateo County Science Fair. The finalist from the San Mateo County Science Fair will go to the California State Science Fair. In the past, La Entrada students have been selected to participate in the California State Science Fair - a very prestigious commendation.
Since the La Entrada Science Fair is in January, please have your child begin their project in early Fall. Advance planning makes the process more fun and avoids the need to work over the holiday breaks. AND advanced planning is a skill that will serve all our kids for their entire academic and professional lives.
To learn more, to go www.laentradasciencefair.org.
If you have any questions, please email Diana Sunshine, Bardia Pezeshki, PJ Utz or John Bargar.
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School News
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AMICI'S WASHINGTON D.C. TRIP FUNDRAISER
Amici's has generously agreed to let us have another fundraising event in December. Our November event was so successful we raised a little over $900.00.
25% of all sales goes toward the scholarship fund for the 8th Grade Washington this spring.
So order take out or bring the family to Amici's in Menlo Park on Monday, December 19th.
Please bring your flyer to the restaurant! You can download them from the Washington DC site or you can pick one up in the office.
 ONE WARM COAT La Entrada will be participating in One Warm Coat again the year! If your student has any out-grown coats, scarves, mittens, etc. that are in good condition, please have them them donate their warm weather gear to room 7. Youth Action Council with the help of John Ertola will be sponsoring this great coat drive. The deadline to donate is December 19 2011. All donations will be brought to the YMCA in Redwood City.
TOYS FOR TOTS DRIVE
Throughout the week of December 12th - 16th, La Entrada is helping to support our local firefighters' Toys for Tots program. The primary goal of Toys for Tots is to deliver, through a new toy during the holidays, a message of hope to needy youngsters that will motivate them to grow into responsible, productive, patriotic citizens and community leaders. We are asking families to bring in an unwrapped toy for boys and girls of all ages. You can drop off your gift before school throughout the week. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Mrs. Rianda in room 24 trianda@llesd.org or Lexi L., ASB Community Service Coordinator.
DISTRICT ELAC COMMITTEE
The English Advisory Committee (ELAC) was established to advise the Governing Board on programs and services for English Learners.A majority of the Committee must be parents of English Learners. This committee meets five times a year to review and monitor programs that affect our English Language Learners.Among its responsibilities are:
*to also serve as a member on the District English Language Advisory Committee (DELAC)
*to assist in developing school plans for English Learners
*to conduct an annual needs assessment
*to prepare an annual language census
*to advise the District regarding redesignation procedures
There were no vacancies on the La Entrada ELAC this year. Current ELAC volunteer members are Helene Astrom, Satu Mielikainen and Carmen Patino.Helene Astrom is from Sweden and has a son in second grade at Las Lomitas School and a daughter in fifth grade and a son in seventh grade at La Entrada.This is her third year on ELAC.Serving her fifth year on the committee is Satu Mielikainen.She is from Finland and has a first grade son at Las Lomitas and a fourth grade son and a fifth grade daughter at La Entrada. Carmen Patiño is our Bilingual Buddy coordinator and longtime ELAC member.She speaks Spanish and is the parent of a fifth grade son and eighth grade daughter a La Entrada.Thank you to all of our wonderful ELAC volunteers.
If you have any questions, please call Mimi Sabo, ELD Teacher at La Entrada (854-3962, x315).
El comité consejero del programa para alumnos aprendiendo inglés (ELAC) fue establecido para dar consejo a la Mesa Directiva sobre los programas de los alumnos aprendiendo inglés.La mayoria del comité consejero tiene que ser de padres de familia de alumnos aprendiendo inglés. Este comité se junta un vez al mes para aconsejar, examinar y comentar sobre los servicios y programas que la escuela le ofrece a los alumnos EL.Algunas de las tareas son:
*Tomar una silla también en el comité consejero del distrito del programa para alumnos
aprendiendo inglés (DELAC).
*Ayudar en establecer un plan educativo para los alumnos EL.
*Conducir una evaluación de necesidades para cada escuela.
*Preparar el censo annual de lenguaje.
*Examinar y comentar acerca del procedimiento para la reclasificación.
No había puestos vacantes en ELAC en la escuela La Entrada este año. Los miembros voluntarios actuales de ELAC son Helena Astrom, Satu Mielikainen y Carmen Patiño. Helena Astrom es de suecia y tiene un hijo en el segundo grado en la escuela de Las Lomitas, una hija en el quinto grado y un hijo en el séptimo grado en La Entrada. Este es su tercer año en ELAC. Cumpliendo su quinto año en el comité es Satu Mielikainen. Ella es de finlandia y tiene un hijo del primer grado en Las Lomitas, un hijo del cuarto grado y una hija del quinto grado en La Entrada. Carmen Patiño es nuestra coordinadora de amigos bilingüe y miembro desde hace mucho tiempo en ELAC. Ella habla español y es la madre de un hijo del quinto grado y una hija del octavo grado en La Entrada. ¡Gracias a todos nuestros voluntarios maravillosos en ELAC!
Si tiene preguntas, por favor llamen a Mimi Sabo, Maestra de ELD en la escuela La Entrada, (854-3962, x 315).
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Las Lomitas Sports & After-School Activities League
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WINTER/SPRING CLASSES
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SUMMIT PREPARATORY CHARTER H.S AND EVEREST PUBLIC H.S. OPEN HOUSE
Summit Preparatory Charter High School (one of Newsweek's"Ten Miracle High Schools" in the country) and Everest Public High School are public, tuition-free, charter high schools in Redwood City. Our schools strive to provide students with a small and personalized educational experience with guaranteed college preparation in a physically and emotionally safe environment. Summit and Everest would like to invite parents and students to learn more about their schools and the admission process at their upcoming Open House: Tuesday, December 13th, 2011 at 7:00 PM at Summit, 890 Broadway, Redwood City. The final open house will be held on Saturday, February 11th, 2012 at 10:00 AM - location to be determined. Please visit both websites, www.summitprep.net and everestphs.org, to learn more.
Shadowing at M-A
Is your 8th grader interested in shadowing at M-A with a current freshman? Applications are being accepted for shadowing spots now. Shadowing started in November but spots fill quickly so turn in your application soon. For more information and to download an application, please see the M-A Shadowing page at http://www.sequoiadistrict.org/21442017185110943/site/default.asp
Donate Old Computers, Printers, Digital Cameras, Flash Drives to M-A Students
WANTED: old computers or parts, working or not, for M-A High School PTA computer donation program. Your old computer equipment will be securely erased, refurbished, and sent home with a needy, hard-working student. Our goal is for every student at M-A High School to have a working computer at home to assist them with their homework. We welcome donations from individuals or corporate donations from companies that are upgrading their equipment. Donations are tax-deductible. We also need other types of electronic gear, such as USB flash drives and digital cameras (include manual, battery charger and memory card if you have them). For more detailed information, visit www.suekayton.com/MAHigh/computerdonations.htm or contact Sue Kayton (650) 853-1711 or email kayton@alum.mit.edu.
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These programs are not supported by or affiliated with the La Entrada School or the La Entrada PTA.
Supplies needed in Ravenswood School District
The public schools in the Ravenswood district have an on-going need for school supplies. All Students Matter, a grassroots volunteer organization, has an easy way for you to help the schools get those much needed materials - the Giving Tree. When you sign up for the Giving Tree, you will receive a quarterly email "wish list" for needed supplies which you can purchase to support the schools. Supplies can be dropped off in Menlo Park or Palo Alto. There are no meetings, only email, and this commitment is not intended to exceed $100 over the course of the school year. If you are interested in signing up, please contact Linda Knoll at linda_knoll@yahoo.com. To learn more about All Students Matter which operates under the Ravenswood Education Foundation, please visit our web site www.allstudentsmatter.org.
SPREAD SOME HOLIDAY CHEER!
Help eliminate poverty in the developing world while you do your holiday shopping at FAIR TRADE Marketplace, 846 Santa Cruz Ave, Menlo Park, open from Monday December 5th - Saturday December 24th. Every time you buy the handcrafted jewelry, accessories, home products, chocolate and other foods as gifts for adults or kids, you help improve the lives of the poor and marginalized. The marketplace is not for profit and will be open daily from 10a-8p.
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Business Sponsors News
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The La Entrada PTA and the La Entrada School do not endorse, warrant, or recommend any of these business.
Kepler's Bookstore
Remember to mention La Entrada at the register and Kepler's donates 6% back to our school.
Please check the website www.keplers.com for upcoming events. Holiday Camp Menlo Aquatics Day CampThree to choose from: Dec 19-22, Dec 27-30, Jan 03-06 Fun times at the pool and in the gym during vacation! Three 4-day camps are offered for ages 5-10, 8:45am-1:00pm. Swimming in the warm pool under the dome includes one 45-minute lesson per day plus free play. Camp includes indoor and dry land activities, athletic games, and structured play. Come join us the Burgess Park Pools in Menlo Park. Info and registration at http://www.menloswim.com/menlo/camp_menlo/holiday_camps.html. Menlo Action Academy Holiday Day Camp Introducing an exciting blend between academics and sports. Exploration! Movement! Insight! Three camps to choose from: Dec 19-22, Dec 27-30, Jan 03-06 Join us for a unique land-based camp that uses games and physical exercise to teach personal skills and develop character. Exercise performed in a playful environment is fun for children and play is the way they learn. Each day at camp, physical activities are preceded and followed by a discussion of a special development topic. We create a fun environment in which sports surround this theme for the day. Three 4-day camps are offered for ages 5-10, 8:45am-1:00pm, indoors at the Burgess Park Recreation Center in Menlo Park. Future Stars Hoops Academy
Future Stars Hoops Academy brings You Its 4th Annual Christmas Youth Basketball Clinic
Hosted by: Coach Moseley and Coach Thurston of Woodside Priory School
Dates: December 19th - 23rd, 2011 Time: 9am - 3pm Location: Woodside Priory School 302 Portola Rd. Portola Valley, Ca 94028
Registration email should include the following details of your Child(ren): Name, Age (6-13), Gender, and Emergency Contact Information
Just $350.00 for 30 hours of fun and expert instruction!! Discount available for sibling registration.
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From the Editors
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