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Spring Auction 2012 - The London Olympics!
Just 12 days left till the party of the year!
Buy your tickets NOW, before we sell out! Click here to buy.
The Auction Catalog is coming home TODAY!
This incredible collection of over 620 items is bigger and better than ever! The physical catalog is coming home today in your youngest child's backpack. It is also posted online at www.llef.org, along with pictures of getaways and other auction previews. So start making your wish list! Also, remember that it's easy to share the cost of group items with other bidders. Split bid forms and instructions are included in the catalog. We know you want to win...so start planning your strategies now!
The Online Auction begins THIS Thursday, May 10
There are 330 fabulous items in this year's remarkable online auction, including Teacher and Staff Treasures; Kids Lessons, Camps and Parties; Expert Services, Theater and Museum Tickets; Spa and Beauty, Shop Local, Family Fun, and much more! The online event will open at 9:00 pm on Thursday, May 10, and end on Monday, May 14, with a "rolling close" from 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm. All items are listed and described in the full auction catalog this year - so start browsing!
Early Bird Check-in at 4:30 pm
Start the party on May 19! Be one of the first to fire up your super-cool "BidPal" device (details in your catalog) and buy your Events & Adventures tickets right away! The entire Silent Auction, the Lion and Leopard Pub, and the Olympian Wine Bar will be open too!
Volunteers Needed:
It is an Olympian effort to produce this event - please help us! Volunteers are needed at the following times:
- Saturday, May 19, Set-up from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm, and 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm.
- During the party, for check-in, check-out, Live Auction and FAN "Spotting," etc.
- Sunday, May 20, take-down - from 9:00 am - noon.
Many hands make light work, and this is a great way to get to know people in a quick two or three-hour time slot. Kids who are ready to work are welcome to help, too!
Please contact Valorie Friedsam at auction_volunteers@llef.org if you can help out!
Live Auction Highlight:
French Laundry and Napa "Crush" Weekend
This getaway is certainly one-of-a-kind, and probably once in a lifetime. Your home-away-from-home for the weekend will be the beautiful Napa Valley Lodge in the heart of Yountville. The weekend begins with a bang: a romantic dinner for two at what many consider to be "the best restaurant in the world, period." That's right; you'll be dining at The French Laundry, the world famous recipient of three Michelin Guide stars every year since 2006. We've also arranged for a sitter to care for your precious children, so wave goodbye and stroll three blocks away to The French Laundry for your incomparable nine-course tasting menu with outstanding wine!
On Saturday morning, you will rise early with your children for grape picking, sorting, and breakfast with your hosts, Pamela and Eric Stang, at the exclusive Napa Valley Reserve, an 80-acre private vineyard and wine club founded by Bill Harlan. Later that morning you'll enjoy the annual Children's Harvest celebration, followed by a delicious lunch and fabulous wines.
Your adventure continues Sunday morning at the renowned Silver Oak Cellars, with a VIP Tour and Wine Tasting with your own personal guide. Silver Oak will present tastings of its Current Release Wines, several Library Vintages and wines from its sister winery, Twomey Cellars. This is a weekend you'll never forget.
Be a Champion for our Schools! Bid Faster, Higher, Stronger!
LET THE GAMES BEGIN!
REGISTER NOW FOR THE INAUGURAL
Las Lomitas Education Foundation Fun Run 2012
Please bring your entire family and join the Las Lomitas Education Foundation's first ever Las Lomitas Education Foundation Fun Run, which will be held Saturday, May 12 starting at 8:30 AM from the Las Lomitas Kindergarten playground. Three separate run/walk events will be held, and everyone is invited to participate:
- A short course on the Las Lomitas playground for the youngest participants
- A medium-distance road course (approximately 1 mile) on the beautiful streets of Atherton for older kids wanting a bigger challenge
- A 5K run/walk: a flat and fast road course through the beautiful backstreets of Atherton.
Mark your calendars and start your preparations today! The events aren't just for runners: walkers and those pushing strollers are welcome too. Register at www.llef.org now!!!
 
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PTA News
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HELP WANTED
We are so excited about our end of the year Volunteer and Staff Appreciation event this year! We have a special and unique theme this year so save the date for Wednesday, May 30 at 3:30. We are looking for 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 Leslie King or Libby Beasley at president@laentradapta.org.
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Emergency Card Reminder
All students should have received their 2012-2013 Student Emergency Card via mail (if LE) or the Monday packet (if LL). This needs to be updated once a year. It documents important information about your child and also serves as a registration form for the next year in our District. Please check that all the information is current, all missing information completed, edit where appropriate, sign and return. We find that parent's emails addresses changes are most often overlooked, so we ask you to double-check that and all information for needed changes. If any information on this form changes during the next school year, please update the school office. Even if you are not returning to the District, please check the appropriate box at the top of the form and return the form to your child's teacher. PLEASE Return the Student Emergency Form, updated and signed, to your child's teacher by May 18th. Thank you.
Library Mural
If you've been to La Entrada lately, you've probably noticed the new mural at the front of the school library. This wonderful creation was designed by 8th graders Ben K., Kasey L., Jaya B., Julie B., Kathryn M. and Celina C. under the supervision of teachers, Janet Gregori and Heather Ostrom. Muralist, Ellen Silva, transferred the students' design onto the walls of the library, so the painting could begin. Almost 80 students, from 4th through 8th grades, spent a weekend painting the mural and making it come to life. Ms. Gregori and Ms. Ostrom want to thank those who gave up time on their weekend to come and help with the project, including Sonya Dineen, Diana Romley, and Tanya Rianda. This project wouldn't have been possible without the support of Larry Thomas, Sonya Dineen, and the wonderful parents of the Foundation who raised the funds for this project.
Calling all HP Parents!
HP's Employee Product Giving Program reopens on Tuesday, May 1st . Please take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to donate HP products at 25% of list price to the Las Lomitas and La Entrada schools! Funds are available on a first come, first served basis so you'll need to apply quickly. Details on how to donate are available at this following link . The school is particularly looking for HP TouchSmart 9100 PCs for the classrooms. If you have any questions, please contact Suzanne Mitchell or Bob Wrenn.
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Las Lomitas Sports & After-School Activities League
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Sequoia Union High School District News
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Welcome BEARS!
Calling all incoming M-A Freshman! Mark your calendars for Integrate the Eight on Saturday, May 12th from 10 a.m. to noon. Meet your fellow Class of 2016 classmates, get to know the M-A Campus and learn about some of the programs awaiting you in the Fall. To find out more information, check out the M-A webpage.
Shakespeare High: The Movie
Please come to the screening of Shakespeare High on Tuesday, May 22, 7 p.m., at the Menlo Atherton High School PAC.
Shakespeare High is a feature-length documentary about a determined group of teens whose immersion in the Drama Teachers Association of Southern California's high school drama program compels them to overcome their difficulties and create better lives for themselves. Among the many famous alumni/ae of this almost 100 year-old program are Kevin Spacey, Val Kilmer, Mare Winningham, and Richard Dreyfuss, all featured in the movie.
The film has received rave reviews at important film festivals across the country this year--including the recent honor of Best Documentary at the Sonoma Film Festival. It is as entertaining as it is inspiring!
Incoming M-A High School Parents: Volunteers Needed for Challenge Day 2012!
Join us Monday and/or Tuesday, November 5th and 6th for this memorable one-day workshop that promotes compassion, communication and community building among the Class of 2016. It's a great way for freshman parents to get involved at M-A --- a one day commitment that helps our teens break down barriers and create new levels of empathy and respect. Come participate in one of the most meaningful volunteer opportunities of the year.
Adult volunteers are critical to the program's success. Volunteers are needed to be small group facilitators on both days from 8:15 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
To volunteer pick the date which works best for you, then e-mail your preference (be sure to specify the date) to Irene Searles and Lisa Deal at challengeday@mabearspta.org. Please put "Challenge Day Volunteer" in the subject line.
Thank you for making a difference in the lives of our students!
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!!
WOODSIDE PARENT EDUCATION SERIES: "Teenage Risky Behavior: Drugs & Alcohol"
Woodside High School, Performing Arts Center (PAC), 199 Churchill Avenue, Woodside
Monday, May 14, 7:00 p.m.
Refreshments: 6:30 - 7:00 p.m. PAC Foyer
Don't miss this important presentation on the use and abuse of drugs and alcohol in teens! Presenters include Donnovan Yisrael, M.A., Program Director at the Vaden Health Center, Stanford University, and Sergeant Leo Capovilla, San Mateo County Sheriff's Department,
Narcotics Task Force.
Donnovan Yisrael has worked with local youth for 20 years to understand "Why do kids do risky things?" Learn how to identify signs that your teen may be using/abusing alcohol, and why teens turn to alcohol and drugs.
A 22-year veteran of law enforcement, Sgt. Capovilla will teach parents what they need to know in recognizing teen drug use and abuse. Learn what kids are using, how kids buy and sell drugs, how they hide them, and more. This event features a hands-on display of actual street drugs and paraphernalia.
This presentation is open to parents, teachers, and La Entrada community members.
NO students or young children will be allowed! Simultaneous Spanish interpretation will be provided.
Event is FREE! Tickets at: http://woodsidedrugsandalcohol.eventbrite.com
To sign up, contact Woodside Parent Education Series program director, Charlene Margot at cmargot@csmconsulting.net or call 650.868.0590.
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These programs are not supported by or affiliated with the La Entrada School or the La Entrada PTA.
AYSO Region 109 Fall Registration
Menlo Park/Atherton Region 109 AYSO sign-ups start Tuesday, May 1. Only new players need to attend in person at Hillview Middle School on Saturday, May 12 or Saturday, May 19. Unless you are new, go to www.mpsoccer.org to register. Players from age 5 to age 19 can sign up. We welcome players from Menlo Park, Atherton and surrounding areas. Are you interested in coaching or refereeing? Volunteer on your child's registration and mail us a copy. Remember, you can sign up and pay online this year (unless you have a new player) starting May 1. Please visit www.mpsoccer.org for more information. Play soccer!
Alpine Strikers FC - Open Tryouts
Are you excited about soccer? So are we! If your child has a passion for soccer and would like to take his/her skills to the next level, come check out Alpine Strikers competitive soccer teams. Open practices and informal tryouts will be held in mid-May. Please pre-register at www.alpinestrikers.org.
Come to Summer Camp at Ladera Community Church Preschool! Ladera Community Church Preschool is offering Summer Camp in three 2-week sessions, Mondays through Thursdays. We welcome all three, four and five year olds. You do not have to be enrolled in our preschool to attend. 3s class is 9:00-12:00, Pre-K class is 8:45-12:15.
- Session 1:June 18-28 We're going on a Treasure Hunt!
- Session 2:July 2 -12 Inventor's Workshop
- Session 3:July 16-26Mudsy Sudsy Summer
Become an AFS Host Family!
Imagine you could add another member to your family. A person who has lived in another country. A person who speaks another language. A person who sees the world in a different way than you. A person who wants to be your new child, brother or sister.
Redefine what it means to be a family by hosting an AFS Exchange Student. Emily Z. (grade 4) was a host sister to Non Chaisudhiphongskul from Thailand this year, and really enjoyed having a new big brother. To find out more about hosting an AFS exchange student, please contact Marika Strauss at 1-800-237-4636 (x1582), Julie Zurcher at jkzurcher@yahoo.com or 650/854-5851, or just submit an interest form here http://www.afsusa.org/host-family/apply/ so a local AFS volunteer can call you.
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.
GLAM 2012
Please join us for GLAM 2012, an evening for middle and high school girls-only on Friday, May 11th from 6pm-9:30pm at 700 Santa Cruz Ave., Menlo Park. GLAM is a night dedicated to talking about issues and struggles that girls in our society are facing; negative body image, friendships with other girls, relationships, bullying, etc. We will eat dinner together, hang out, dance, talk and have lots of fun. You will not want to miss this! All girls welcome from 6th-12th grade! To sign up, please visit: www.mppc.org/middle-school-events and click "Register Here" under the GLAM paragraph. Questions? Contact Brooke Lee at bplee@mppc.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.
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 17
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 website www.playercapital.com for more information and registration. Also, you may also contact us at admin@playercapital.com or 650-275-3027. |
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