| From the PTA Co-Presidents |
Happy February, La Entrada Families! We hope the second half of the school year is off to a great start!
We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the following volunteers who, like so many in our district, help provide enriching opportunities for our students week after week.
Thank you Diana Sunshine and Bardia Pereshki, and your super team of volunteers, for organizing and leading the exceptional Science Fair for our students last month. Over 130 budding young scientists asked great questions, used their imaginations and critical thinking skills to present 81 projects. We hope this fun and rewarding experience will inspire even more students to participate next year.
Thank you Carla Sakrison, for coordinating our invaluable Room Parent program. Please also extend a warm thank you to your child's Room Parent for all the great work they are doing for our teachers and children as well.
Thank you, Katie Boland, for initiating and launching our new Dads at Recess lunch program, to be held once a month on Fridays. The first Dads at Recess last Friday was tons of fun! If any dads (or uncles, grandfathers or big brothers, etc.) missed the first opportunity to participate this past Friday, there are more chances to bring your lunch, eat with your child, and enjoy interactive time with our La Entrada students. Upcoming Dads at Recess programs will be held on Friday 3/2, 4/6, and 5/4. No pressure, just fun! If you'd like an email reminder, click here.
Thank you, Dana Nunn and Gloria Falcinelli, for running our lunchtime enrichment program this year! Our students have had the opportunity to participate in the ever-popular programs Around the World, Spy Technology, Book Club, and Youth Action Council.
Thank you, Michelle Barovich, for managing our Tutoring Center! Additional parent volunteers are still needed on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. If you can help support this ongoing volunteer opportunity, please email Michelle at mkmchapman@msn.com.
We are so grateful for the time you all give to our school community! Thank you!
Lastly, we would like to extend a warm invitation to you all to attend our General PTA Meeting this Wednesday, February 8, at 9:15am in the MUR. Please join us for coffee, delicious treats, and an opportunity to connect with other parents. Our special guests, Eric Hartwig and Ann Jaquith, will present the new Strategic Plan that will be guiding our children's education in the coming years. Mark your calendars now!
Leslie King and Libby Beasley
Co-Presidents
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DADS LUNCH CLUB
Thank you to everyone who came out for our first Dads At Lunch last Friday. We hope that you had fun! We know the kids really appreciate having you come.
The next Dads At Lunch will be held on March 2nd. Please put it on your calendars now and plan to attend. 4th and 5th grades eat from 11:30-12:15 and 6th-8th grades eat from 12:15-12:50. It means a lot to the kids to have you make a special lunch date with them!
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Foundation News
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The 2012 SPRING AUCTION is just a few months away!
Mark your calendars for this year's event being held on May 19, 2012 at Portola Farms.
It's the ONE can't-miss night of the year!
Donating an item is easy and can be done via our online donation form at our website. Click on www.llef.org to donate an item now.
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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 Las Lomitas Sports & After-School Activities League
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For information about the Las Lomitas League visit our website at www.laslomitasleague.com
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DECLAC MEETING AND TECHNOLOGY NIGHT
Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at La Entrada Middle School's Computer Lab.
DELAC Meeting at 6:00 pm, Technology Presentation at 7:00 pm.
The evening will begin with our monthly DELAC meeting.Following this, English Language Development (ELD) teachers and Suzanne Mitchell, Director of Technology, will be demonstrating how technology is being implemented in our ELD classrooms.Information on how parents can access online learning at home will be shared.Come and see how our English Learners are using the latest technology to strengthen their proficiency in English.All are welcome to attend!
Refreshments will be served; childcare is available upon request. To RSVP contact Lesli Leong, lleong@llesd.org, 650 854-5900, x219, or Mimi Sabo, msabo@llesd.org, 650 854-3962, x315. |
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SUMMIT AND EVEREST OPEN HOUSE
Summit Preparatory Charter High School 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:
Saturday, February 11th, 2012 at 10:00 AM, Everest, 455 5th Ave., Redwood City.
Please visit both websites, www.summitprep.net and everestphs.org to learn more.
M-A PTA FASHION SHOW
M-A PTA Fashion Show, M-AGIC 2012, is Saturday, February 25
Is your student headed to M-A next year? There is no better way to experience the true M-A Spirit than to attend the beloved annual M-A Fashion Show, an exciting event that seniors anticipate for all four of their high school years. This spirited affair is sure to enthrall all La Entrada students, as 240 M-A Seniors strut their stuff in the beautiful Performing Arts Center. Student tickets range from $10 to $20. Tickets to the three shows are available online here. Questions? Email fsticketsales@mabearspta.org.
THE M-A PTA NEEDS YOU!
The Menlo-Atherton PTA needs more than 50 volunteers to chair or co-chair more than 30 active committees during the 2012/2013 school year. It's a great way to learn how M-A works, get to know many teachers, and keep up-to-date with school activities. If you'd like to be part of this dynamic and diverse group, let us know.
Committee Chair/Co-Chairs 2012/2013
Admin/Volunteer Support
BearNotes
8th Grade Information Visits (2)
eScrip
PTA Membership Drive Co-Chairs (2)
Trivocis design/layout
Trivocis mailing (possibly)
Trivocis web master
Board Level Positions 2012/2013
PTA Co-Vice Presidents - 3 year c ommitment (2 parents)
Financial Secretary (Accounting knowledge helpful) - 2 year commitment (1 parent)
If you are interested or have a nominee, contact any of the nominating committee members for more information: Karen Fryling, karen.fryling@cbnorcal.com; Ann Stoner, astoner@mindspring.com; Becky Flanagan, menlobecky@gmail.com; Elizabeth Katz, el_katz@yahoo.com; or Ellen Mouchawar emouchawar@yahoo.com.
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These programs are not supported by or affiliated with the La Entrada School or the La Entrada PTA.
STANFORD RESEARCH STUDY
Stanford University School of Education is recruiting 4-7th graders for a research study on problem-solving, learning and computer software. Does someone in your family have an iPhone? Does your family have internet access? If so, we need your help! Students will use software we've developed, at home on their own time, and receive a $10 credit to the Apple App Store as a gift. Contact dsteinbock@stanford.edu. Complete details here: http://bit.ly/stanfordfamily
CLASSROOM AND TUTORING VOLUNTEERS NEEDED IN RAVENSWOOD DISTRICT
ALL STUDENTS MATTER is a grassroots organization working as part of the Ravenswood Education Foundation to serve East Palo Alto and east Menlo Park elementary school students and we need your help! Volunteer in a specific classroom weekly or bi-monthly. Or, tutor children after school. We have volunteer opportunities for both students and adults. To sign up, please visit our web site www.allstudentsmatter.org and click on contact us. Have questions? Contact Ann Carter at annscottcarter@gmail.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.
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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.
DECATHLON SPORTS CLUB
Decathlon Sports Club is registering girls and boys, ages 6-12 for its 32nd summer of fun! We offer virtually every sport under the sun PLUS Capture the Flag, swimming, arts & crafts, dance, and more. Special Friday events include field trips, carnival games, pizza, and prizes. Camp will once again be held at Woodside High School from 9 am - 3:45 pm. Extended care is also available from 8 am - 6 pm. For more information and to check on availability for your child's age group, please email decathlonsportsclub@gmail.com or visit www.DecathlonSportsClub.com.
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From the Editors
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