 Las Lomitas Sports & After-School Activities League
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WINTER/SPRING CLASSES
Enroll now for after-school French classes! 13 classes for $286 starting Wednesday Feb. 8th from 3-4 p.m.
Enroll now for after-school Spanish classes! 13 classes for $286 starting Friday Feb.10th, Spanish One from 3-4pm, Spanish Two from 4-5pm.
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LA ENTRADA SCIENCE FAIR - JANUARY 18th-20th, 2012
The science fair can be a lot of fun. Any student or team of students from La Entrada can enter, and depending on your science teacher, there can be extra credit. Winners then go on to the San Mateo science fair, and can continue to compete up to the national level.
It's not too late to enter! Though the fair is January18th, there is still time to do something exciting and put together a poster for the show.
To learn more, to go www.laentradasciencefair.org. If you have any questions, please email Diana Sunshine, Bardia Pezeshki, PJ Utz or John Bargar. |
School News
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CURRICULUM REVIEW PROCESS
It's no accident that students in our district are so successful in high school and college. Besides the influence of some great instructors, our students are the beneficiaries of comprehensive curriculum reviews that enable them to experience depth of understanding in essential content areas. The Las Lomitas Governing Board requires us to conduct a curriculum review for all the subjects we teach. (Details can be found by accessing Administrative Regulation 6141.1 on the district website.) The Board wants to make sure that our "Scope and Sequence" for each subject area is aligned with the State Standards and additionally, that our students excel in all subject areas.
Reviewing and reflecting on what and how we teach students is essential to maintain the excellent quality of our programs. The curriculum review process is a year-long analysis of our existing practices and materials, with a view to the future and next steps to be taken. The review team's guiding questions are: "How are our students doing?" "What are the strengths of the current program?" "How can we improve the program?" and "What support and materials will we need to move forward?"
Here is a brief overview of the process:
- Review committee is formed, with one teacher representative for each grade level (K-8) and one administrator who oversees and facilitates.
- Review of current state framework and our curriculum.
- Analysis of teachers' instructional approaches and activities, including surveys and observations.
- Study of current research in the field
- Analysis of assessment data (how are our kids demonstrating their learning in relation to other students)
- Examination of textbook and supplementary materials (does the material benefit all students and is there scaffolding for those with special needs)
- Final written report to the Board, with recommendations for "next steps."
This year there are two curriculum reviews: World Languages and History-Social Science. We are midway through the steps outlined above, and so far, we're pleased with what we are learning about both departments. If you have any input regarding curriculum for World Languages and/or History-Social Science, please send comments to Wally Powell at wpowell@llesd.org and she will make sure your voices are heard at the next departmental meetings.
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Foundation News
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The 2012 SPRING AUCTION is just around the corner on Saturday May 19 and
WE NEED YOU to help make it the best event ever!!
Help us create a fantastic auction portfolio by soliciting or donating wonderful items, events or experiences to the live, silent and online auctions.
All item donations are tax deductible.
Donating an item is easy and can be done via our online donation form at our website. Click on www.llef.org to donate now.
Need some ideas to help kick start the brainstorming? Here are a few:
- Tickets from your season subscription: sports, concerts, theater, etc.
- A week or weekend at your cabin, condo or vacation home
- Sponsor a one-of-a-kind event or getaway that we can't get for free
- Host a parent or kid party - and get your friends to co-host with you!
- Set up a behind-the-scenes experience somewhere you work or at an organization you support
- Use your cooking skills and host a dinner party for 4 people or more
- Share your hobby or passion by taking a group sailing, geo-caching, mountain biking or on any adventure you especially enjoy
- Ask a business you frequent to give a gift certificate. If they say yes, we can send them a form or give them our online web address. (Think restaurant, fitness gym or personal trainer, hair or nail salon, retail store, house cleaner, dog sitter....)
- Teach a skill in which you are an "expert", such as baking, pitching, photography, knitting, soap making and so on . . . .
The opportunities are endless. And don't forget, it's not what you know but who you know . . . hit up all your friends, family, business associates, neighbors or anyone else you can think of that might have something unique and wonderful to share.
Thank you in advance for your generosity and support!
If you have questions or want to talk over an idea, contact Auction Solicitation Chair
Pamela Stang at auctiondonations@llef.org or (650) 996-6991.
 
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| Sequoia Union High School District News |
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.
RAGAZZI WORKSHOP
Free Ragazzi workshop for boys, ages 7-10. Sat. Jan 21, 9:30am-1pm, Redwood City.
SPIRIT OF UGANDA
This is an amazing performance for the whole family, on Sunday, Jan. 29, 6:00pm at the Performing Art Center at Menlo-Atherton High School. This performance is organized by and benefits Empower African Children, a non-profit organization working to help the young people of Uganda develop leadership skills, get educated and tell their own stories through the arts. Purchase your tickets on-line now at http://spiritofugandainmenlopark.eventbrite.com/. Tickets will not be sold at the door. This is the only local performance as part of their 4 month tour of the United States. Questions? Please email empowerafricanchildren2012@gmail.com. ACTING CLASSES IN PORTOLA VALLEY Awesome Acting Classes in Portola Valley Kids (PreK - 8th grade) -- It's time to "act out"! Are you looking for an exciting, fun, and creative after-school activity to enjoy with your friends this winter? Join the Portola Valley Theatre Conservatory once a week for a fun-filled, imaginative acting class. Classes begin the week of January 9th, online Registration ENDS Friday, January 13. Visit our website at www.pvtc-ca.org.
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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. MENLO PARK TENNIS CLASSES AT NEALON PARK
Directed by Jim Heebner, USPTA Certified. "I teach solid tennis fundamentals and it's fun." Menlo Park Recreation offers a variety of classes and days for ages 5-14. Also, offering four classes and four different ability levels for 10-14 year olds. (Beginning through tournament levels: Red Level, Green Level, Blue Level and Black Level). You may sign up online at menlopark.org or for further information call or email Jim at 650-814-6734 or jimheebnertennis@aol.com.
PERFORMANCE SCIENCE TRAINING INSTITUTE
Join our Human Billboard Semi-Private Personal Training Fat-Loss Program in the month of January and we'll pay your $10 for every pound that you lose in the first month. Refer a friend and we'll pay you $15/pound.
It's simple really: You'll workout 3x per week in 30 min sessions with us and we'll customize a nutrition plan for you and before you know it, the fat will be melting off your body.
Call or text C.J. Easter at 650-799-9045 to set up an initial consultation.
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