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From the PTA Co-Presidents
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Happy Spring La Entrada Families!
It is hard to imagine that we are in our final two months of school! Where has the time gone? We sure hope everyone has a wonderful Spring Break and comes back to school excited to finish the year well.
We encourage everyone to come to our General PTA Meeting on Wednesday, April 11 from 9:15-11:15. We will have an opportunity to hear more about Project Cornerstone with special guest speaker, Ms. Soma McCandless, who will share with us more about this organization's commitment to "helping all children and teens in Silicon Valley feel valued, respected and known."
This presentation will focus on research that has been done in the area of "Developmental Assets" and the survey that our students will be given this spring. They have determined 40 things that have been proven to help kids thrive and avoid risk- taking behaviors. La Entrada plans to give our students a survey to collect data on which of these 40 things our kids feel are going well and which need some work. You won't want to miss this presentation so that you will have a better understanding of this program and how you can support the efforts of the school!
We will also be electing our new PTA Board for the 2012-2013 school year!
We are so excited about our end of the year Volunteer and Staff Appreciation event this year so save the date for Wednesday, May 30 at 3:30. We are looking for a few volunteers to help Patricia Sullivan and Susy Politi in preparing for this. We would also love to have any photos that you may have of parent volunteers "in action" at school. If you are interested in helping out or have any photos, please contact us at president@laentradapta.org.
Happy Spring!
Libby Beasley and Leslie King
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California Junior Classical League
Last weekend 59 La Entrada Latin students attended CJCL at Menlo School. Many students earned awards in academics, sports, art, and music.
The school teams won the following award in the Middle School Division:
3rd place in Soccer
1st place in Basketball
2nd place in Volleyball
1st place in Ultimate Frisbee
2ns place in Dodge Ball
1st place in Track 4 x 400 Relay - Boys
As for the individual students, here is the long and impressive list:
Noah M. 3rd place in Classical Art - Middle School 1
Giorgio F. 1st place in Ancient Geography - Middle School 1
Joseph P. 3rd place in Ancient Geography - Middle School 1
Aliza K. and Miranda S. 1st place tie in Derivatives - Middle School Advanced
Matthew J. HM in Grammar II - Middle School Advanced
Kasey L. HM in Pentathlon- Middle School Advanced
Matthew J. 2nd place in Vocabulary - Middle School Advanced
Matt C. 3rd place in Vocabulary - Middle School Advanced
Naomi L. 2nd place in Piano - Middle School Division
Martha M. 1st place in Strings - Middle School Division
James K. 2nd place in Brass / Winds - Middle School Division
Miranda S. 2nd place in Black Ink - Middle School Division
Kalina Z. 1st place in Acrylic/Oil - Middle School Division
Aliza K. 3rd place in Acrylic/Oil - Middle School Division
Aliza K. 1st place in Chalk/Pastel - Middle School Division
Rebekah W. 1st place in Colored Ink - Middle School Division
Miranda S. 2nd place in Track: 100 Meters - Middle School Division Girls
Miranda S. 1st place in Track: 400 Meters - Middle School Division Girls>br> Tori R. 2nd place in Track: 400 Meters - Middle School Division Girls
Naomi L. 3rd place in Track: 400 Meters - Middle School Division Girls
Adam C. 2nd place in Track: 1600 Meters - Middle School Division Boys
Miranda S. 1st place in Track: 1600 Meters - Middle School Division Girls
Erik Z. 1st place in Shot Put - Middle School Division Boys
Erik Z. 3rd place in Chess - Middle School Division
Caroline F. 1st place in Swimming - 50 M. Back Stroke - Middle School Division Girls
Caroline F. 2nd place in Swimming - 50 M. BreastStroke - Middle School Division Girls
Caroline F. 2nd place in Swimming - 50 M.Butterfly - Middle School Division Girls
Caroline F. 2nd place in Swimming - 50 M. Freestyle - Middle School Division Girls
Caroline F. 2nd place in Swimming - 100 M. Freestyle - Middle School Division Girls
Caroline F. 2nd place in Swimming - 100 M. Ind. Med. - Middle School Division Girls
John K, 2ns place in Open Certamen - Middle School Division
Shoe Drive for My New Red Shoes, April 9-13 La Entrada is supporting a local organization, My New Red Shoes, by collecting new athletic shoes for boys and girls. Please bring a pair to support this worthwhile non-profit, which will distribute the shoes to Bay Area homeless and low-income children, along with clothing gift cards to start off the school year in style. Shoes should be new sneakers (with rubber soles, laces or velcro), in the box, along with a donation receipt. The sizes most needed are youth size 10 to adult size 12. For more information, please visit www.mynewredshoes.org.
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Foundation News
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Look for your invitation in the mail this week to the biggest party of the year, featuring music from last year's hit band, Pop Rocks!
Join the spectacle as the "Global Village" comes together as one for a raucous and jolly good time! Come as an athlete of any era or country you choose: be modern (Misty May), retro (Bruce Jenner), or historical (East German anything). Add British flavor to the scene as a Royal, a bobby, a beefeater or a cricketer. Sport your Opening Ceremonies finery, come as a torch runner, or the Dream Team. . . the opportunities are endless. Just get your creative juices flowing and have fun - this is the world's stage!
Citius, Altius, Fortius: "Faster, Higher, Stronger!"
It's training time, Olympians! Prepare to raise the medal count and
rock the night away - like a Champion - at Portola Farms on May 19, 2012.
GOLD MEDAL TIP: Get a jump on the competition and BUY YOUR TICKETS NOW at www.llef.org. This is one night you won't want to miss!
LET THE GAMES BEGIN!
 
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Las Lomitas Sports & After-School Activities League
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| Menlo Atherton High School News |
Welcome to Parents of Menlo-Atherton High School - Class of 2016!
Parents of current eighth graders are invited to join Principal Matthew Zito and board members of M-A Foundation for the Future for beverages and appetizers at the home of Allen and Libby Beasley, Thursday April 26th.
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.
M-A on eBay Preview is now live!
The Menlo Atherton High School auction preview is now live here, go check it out! Whether you have a student at M-A or not, please support your local public high school and get some fabulous items at the same time, from beauty or luxury items to getaways.
If you have an incoming 9th grader you do not want to miss the Class of 2016 Parents' Cocktail Party or the 2nd Annual Autovino Party - Fine Wine, Ferraris & Fun!
Freshman football is coming to M-A!
Join the M-A Bears Freshmen Football Team! Menlo-Atherton is starting a NEW FRESHMEN ONLY TEAM this season. Sign up and learn more at www.menloathertonfootball.com or contact M-A's Steven Kryger at skryger@seq.org. Parent & player information meeting Tuesday June 12th at 6:30 at M-A Ayers Gym. GO BEARS!!
M-A FOOTBALL BEAR BASH - Join M-A's football parents and community supporters as they dance the night away at the M-A Football Bear Bash on Saturday, April 28 at 7 p.m. This party will be hosted at Burgess Park's brand new Arrillaga facility! Menlo Park's own band, 'The Members' will rock the house. Enjoy tasty food prepared by Renee Moore of the famous M-A Snack Shack, and party in support of M-A Football. Proceeds will help with the cost of new varsity uniforms and our NEW Freshman Only Team starting Fall 2012. For tickets, go to the Bear Bash webpage at www.menloathertonfootball.com. Thanks and GO BEARS!
M-A DANCE TEAM
Please come and enjoy the M-A Dance Team put on a great performance on Saturday, April 21 at the Menlo Atherton Performing Arts Center. The show starts at 6:00 pm (doors open at 5:30 pm). Tickets are $12/adults & $7/students. There will be great prize drawings $5/ticket or $20/5 tickets. Tickets can be purchased from Dance Team members or Kathy Glass email: kathytglass@yahoo.com or call (650) 366-8122 and at the door if still available. Last year tickets sold out prior to the show. Make checks payable to M-A Dance Team; cash is also accepted. All proceeds benefit the M-A Dance Team.
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| Community News |
These programs are not supported by or affiliated with the La Entrada School or the La Entrada PTA.
Stanford Splash, April 21-22
Splash is the program that brings high school and middle school students from everywhere to Stanford's campus for a two-day learning extravaganza. Classes are taught by Stanford undergraduates, graduate students, and other community members.
Student registration is now open at http://www.stanfordesp.org/
Research-Based Parent Education Courses from Challenge Success
How much help is too much when it comes to homework?
How do I decide which extracurricular activities are best for my kid?
Is it okay for my 13-year-old to be on Facebook every day?
If you're not sure how to answer these questions, you're not alone. At Challenge Success, we hear regularly from parents who are trying to be the best parents they can be, but who aren't always sure what to do. Our first series of classes, Raising Well-Balanced Children in a Fast-Paced World, is now available in one of our in-person workshops and online. If you are the parent of an elementary or middle school-aged child and are wondering how to raise healthier, happier kids and help your family feel more connected, then these are the classes for you.
Online: Our interactive online course allows you to work at your own pace and on your own schedule. You may purchase our entire 7-session course or individual course sessions.
In-Person: This 6-week workshop is provided by a trained Challenge Success Parent Education Facilitator with guest appearances by the Challenge Success co-founders. Our next course begins at Stanford University on April 25th.
For more information about Challenge Success and the programs it offers, please visit our website at wwww.challengesuccess.org.
SOLO Aquatics Swim Team -- Children Ages 3 - 18
Burgess Pool and MA High School Pool, Menlo Park
Serving Menlo Park families for two decades, SOLO swim team is unique from all other swim programs because of the outstanding quality of its coaching and instruction, the individual attention each swimmer receives, the focus on technique, and its commitment to inspiring kids to fall in love with swimming. Led by SOLO Head Coach Tom McRae whose educational background is in Physical Education specializing in developmental motor patterns in children, our experienced coaching staff will help children learn outstanding stroke technique, endurance, and personal accomplishment in a safe, FUN environment! Check out our Summer Sharks, Racer and Dynamo programs for young children aged 4-8 on our website: www.soloaquatics.com.
For more information contact registration@soloaquatics.com or (650) 851-9091.
Ladera Community Church Preschool Fall Registration
Ladera Community Church Preschool still has openings in the Threes MWF class and the Pre-K classes (MWF and T/Th) for the 2012-2013 school year. We are a NAEYC-accredited preschool for children ages 2 - 5 years, and we're located in a lovely setting in Portola Valley. LCC Preschool excels at creating stimulating, developmentally appropriate curriculum in an engaging play-based environment. Come observe our teachers and visit our wonderful facility at 3300 Alpine Road in Portola Valley. To find out more, visit our website at www.laderapreschool.org or contact Director Sandi Snider at 854-0295.
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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.
JEFF ARONS' YOUTH TENNIS CAMPS AT SACRED HEART SCHOOLS Jeff Arons is the director of tennis for Sacred Heart Schools. His coaching experiences include founding/directing the East Palo Alto Tennis and Tutoring Program and coaching a Wimbledon doubles champion. His morning camps offer the beginning/intermediate level player the opportunity to develop their skills in a child friendly and fun environment. His afternoon camps are geared towards improving the performance of intermediate to advanced players. Grades: 1st through 12th at Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Ten one week sessions beginning June 11 and ending August 17For more please go to www.jeffaronstennis.com.
Player Capital Summer Tennis Camps
Player Capital Tennis runs tennis camps for Pre K and up at beautiful Canada College overlooking the Peninsula. Students will learn the rules and etiquette of tennis, proper technique, and developmental coordination. In addition students will engage in a different cross training activity each day. Please visit our websitewww.playercapital.com for more information and registration. Also, you may also contact us at admin@playercapital.com or 650-275-3027.
Creative Arts for Young Children - Spring 2012 The colors of spring bring to mind the ART of WAYNE THIEBAUD and his cakes and pies and paintings of DESSERTS. His paint flows on his canvas like icing on a cake. The kids will use their paint like icing to create their own desserts. Theibaud also painted CITYSCAPES...in the most unusual way...showing kids his work will help to inspire them to create their own drawings of cities with their own little creative twist. VAN GOGH and his BEDROOM, MONET and his TRAINS, texture and printing are more things we will be working with but we always leave room for the unexpected which is always a surprise and brings a sense of spontaneity to our work. We will end our session with our ever popular and much loved ART SHOW. More info on Town's website portolavalley.net! Teacher: Jeannie Goldman (650) 851-1914 Classes for ages 3 years to 5th graders, April 17 - June 16 (no classes May 3rd.) Register with the Town online or call Cindy @ (650) 851-1700 (ext. 200) Sighn-ups start March 9th P.V. residents...March 23 Open Reg.
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