|
From the Principal
| |
Dear La Entrada Community,
Some End-of-Year Reminders:
Closures:
Homework Center: Last day was Thursday, May 24.
Library Materials are due back now. (The library will allow summer check outs beginning June 1)
Emergency Forms:
Emergency Forms (printed on green paper) were mailed home to current 4th-7th grade families at the beginning of May. It is imperative that these forms are filled out, signed, and returned to us (even if your child is not returning next year). These forms were due on May 18. If you have not yet returned the form, please do so as soon as possible. If you need a new form, please contact Marja Rudge (mrudge@llesd.org)
Yearbooks:
Yearbooks will be distributed beginning Monday, June 4. Yearbooks will be held for students who have not met the following obligations:
- All textbooks returned (or paid for, if lost)
- All library books turned in (or paid for, if lost)
- Green emergency form (see above) turned in.
8th Grade Recognition Event:
On June 5 from 2:50-3:45pm, the 8th graders are invited to the gym for a recognition event. The event is for students and staff only, and it is our opportunity to recognize the class of 2012.
There will be late buses available for those students who need one. Please make sure that your child has transportation plans.
8th Grade Graduation:
We are excited that this year's graduation will again be held in our gym. Please remember that seating will be first come, first served.
Also, please keep in mind that the gym will have limited seating capacity. We have 120 graduates and about 625 chairs (plus the bleachers) for the audience.
On a more personal note:
It is hard to believe that the 2011-12 school year is coming to a close! It seems as if we just started a few weeks ago, but by the time you receive this, we will only have nine days of school left.
As I reflect on this year, so many positive things come to mind. First and foremost, we our students are amazing. I hope you had a chance this year to witness the outstanding work they did (both in the classroom and outside the classroom). They have achieved in so many ways this year. The community feel on campus is amazing, and our grade level groups are ready to take on the challenges of the next grade level, including moving on to high school (the 8th graders), and the leadership responsibilities of welcoming and integrating a new class of students into the school.
I would also like to take a moment to thank all of our staff. La Entrada's staff put in countless hours this year to make sure that our students would have a rich academic and extra-curricular experience. This has been no small task, and they absolutely deserve a summer break full of rest and relaxation!
Of course, we could not do what we do without the thousands of volunteer hours donated by our parent community. Your contributions helped support our staff and students in phenomenal ways! In addition to the volunteer hours, I would also like to thank those parents that served on the PTA, Site Council, Foundation, and Las Lomitas League for all the ways that they add to La Entrada.
Remember...the first day of school for 2012-13 is Wednesday, August 22.
I hope you are able to fill your summer with fun and exciting experiences.
Have a great summer!
Warmest regards,
Larry Thomas
|
|
PTA News
| |
LAST Dads at Lunch of the year!!!
Come enjoy the sun for 30 minutes and make your kid's day! Please come this Friday, June 1st and have some fun with the kids. We'd love to have a lot of you there and make it a special lunch for the kids. Grab a friend and come - 4th and 5th grades eat from 11:35-12:15 and 6th-8th grades eat from 12:15-12:50. If you have questions, please contact Katie Boland at kboland@gmail.com.
Thank You Thursday Hot Lunch Crew
Anita Westly, Kate Canessa, Leslie Weinstein, Naomi Shalowitz, Janet Scopazzi, Stella Bargan, Alexis Delehenty, Yuki Sakaguchi, Lovinda Beal Blohm, Stacey White, Melissa Typrin, Trina and Rob Dean, Tuty Urrea, and Masako Elisofan.
Thank you one and all!
What a Great Year with a Wonderful Crew. Job Well Done.
I have really enjoyed volunteering with you. You have been a pleasure to work with.
Lets do it again next year, Who's in?
Looking for Art Notecard Project Co-Chair for 2012/2013 School Year
The Art Notecard project is administered to 4th and 5th grade classrooms each year (in conjunction with the same project at Las Lomitas). Parent volunteers help children in each class to create amazing artwork that is printed onto notecard stock. Parents purchase these cards to give as gifts for friends and family or to use as thank you notes or birthday cards. Funds from this program ($4,000 raised last year) have been used by each classroom for activities including: field trips to plays, musical performances, dance performances, art galleries; visiting artists to teach special programs in the classroom; guest speakers, special art supplies and literature about the arts and music.
We are looking for a parent of an entering 4th grade student to give a two-year commitment to this project. The first year will be spent shadowing the 5th grade co-chair (Paula Hamilton), and the second year will be spent training your replacement! Time commitment is minimal with responsibilities including coordinating parent volunteer time in the classroom, processing order forms and packaging art notecard orders for delivery to the school.
|
| School News | |
Eighth Grade Graduation Reminders
Schedule of Events:
Tuesday June 5, 3:00 pm at La Entrada: Student Recognition Ceremony (graduates only; there will be late bus service for 8th graders)
Friday June 8th, 4:45 pm at La Entrada: Class of 2012 Photo (graduates only)
Friday June 8th, 5:30 pm at La Entrada: Graduation Ceremony
Friday June 8th, 7:30-10:30 pm at Jensen Hall: Dance Party (graduates only)
Saturday June 9th, 6:30-9:30 pm at Ladera Rec: Pool Party (graduates only)
More Information:
A form was emailed to all of the 8th grade families on May 16 with information regarding the events, including the cost of the events and information about ordering a DVD and professional photos. The form can be accessed by this link: http://www.llesd.k12.ca.us/graduation2012.pdf
Checks payable to "La Entrada Graduation 2012" should be sent to our Treasurer, Virginia Chang Kiraly, P.O. Box 7525, Menlo Park, CA 94026-7525, or dropped off in the office by Wednesday, May 30. Thank you to all of the families who have already generously given donations to help cover the costs of the graduation events! Additional donations are still needed to cover the full costs. We hope that you will contribute what you are able by adding an additional amount to your check.
|
Foundation News
| |
And the fun continues...there are some precious spots remaining for the following Foundation Events & Adventurescoming up in June and August!
Buy your E&A tickets now at www.llef.org!
(Available tickets to fall events are also available online)
|
Thursday, May 31, 2012
|
Ball Hockey Game with La Entrada Teachers
|
3:00pm - 4:30pm
| |
Friday, June 1, 2012
|
7th Graders On the Edge of Glory *
|
6:00pm - 9:00pm
| |
Saturday, June 2, 2012
|
Sharon Heights Summer BBQ Progressive Party (for parents)
|
In the evening
| |
Sunday, June 3, 2012
|
Basketball Clinic for 3rd-6th Graders with Peter Diepenbrock
|
1:00pm - 2:30pm
| |
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
|
Summer Reading Brunch (for parents)
|
10:00am
| |
Friday, June 8, 2012
|
2nd Graders are Pumped Up for Summer! *
|
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
| |
Friday, June 8, 2012
|
3rd Grade Graduation Party *
|
12:30pm - 3:00pm
| |
Friday, June 8, 2012
|
4th/5th Grade End of Year Bash *
|
1:00pm - 3:00pm
| |
Saturday, June 9, 2012
|
Summer Kick-off Carnival
|
2:00pm - 4:00pm
| |
Sunday, June 24, 2012
|
Stanford/LLEF Passing and Catching Academy
|
1:00pm - 3:00pm
| |
Monday, August 20, 2012
|
Incoming 4th - 6th Graders Outdoor Movie Night *
|
7:30pm - 9:30pm
| |
Monday, August 20, 2012
|
Incoming 7th Grade Pizza, Pool, and iPod Party *
|
6:00pm - 9:00pm
| |
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
|
Incoming 1st Grade Back to School Bounce Bash *
|
10:30am -12:30pm
| |
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
|
Incoming 2nd Grade Balloons and Bubbles *
|
10:30am -12:30pm
| |
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
|
Incoming 3rd Grade Back to School Bounce Bash *
|
1:00pm - 3:00pm
| |
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
|
Incoming 6th Grade Girls - Decorate Your Locker!!*
|
10:00am -12:00pm
| |
Friday, August 24, 2012
|
Incoming 8th Graders Swim and Dance the Night Away *
|
6:00pm - 9:00pm
| |
Saturday, August 25, 2012
|
An Evening on Fantasy Island (for parents)
|
In the evening
|
* Outreach available. Please contact Kathy Ruwe at 650-854-5900 x267
for details.
 
|
Las Lomitas Sports & After-School Activities League
| |
Information on Fall sports offerings is available now under the tab "Sports > Fall" To help us recruit coaches and begin planning schedules, take our survey to let us know your child's interest in a Fall Sport at LE.
Registration for the LLL Fall 2012 sports & classes will open at 7pm on August 23rd 2012, (one day after the start of school).
|
|
Governing Board News
| |
AGENDA ONLINE
We are happy to announce that in an effort to go green we will no longer be printing hard copies of board meeting agendas and minutes but rather will distribute, display and post all agendas and minutes online. Our Online Agenda Website was launched on the Regular Board Meeting of May 9, 2012. If you would like to receive email notifications when an upcoming Board Meeting Agenda is posted, please send an email request to the Superintendent's Secretary, Leticia Gomez, her email address is: lgomez@llesd.org.
The email notification will include a hyperlink that will take you to the upcoming Board Meeting Agenda and all of its attachments. Our Agenda Online website is laslomitas.csbaagendaonline.net. You will also be able to access our Agenda Online website by visiting the District Website, www.llesd.k12.ca.us/ then clicking on "Governing Board" and by choosing "Board Meetings, Agenda and Minutes" from the drop down menu (A direct link to our Agenda Online Website is posted there).
If you have any questions, please contact the Superintendent's Secretary at 854-2880.
|
|
Menlo-Atherton High School News
|
M-A News for the Class of 2016
The M-A Guidance Office needs a copy of each incoming freshman's birth certificate or a valid copy of his or her passport. Take it to their office at M-A between 7:30 am and 3:45 pm, or fax a copy to (650) 323-1411.
If your address has not been verified, incoming freshmen need to do so at the District Office, 480 James Avenue, Redwood City, CA 94062, (650) 369-1411.
Mark your calendars for these important upcoming M-A events:
- Fall 2012 sports start on August 10. Check out the Athletics section on the M-A website (http://www.sequoiadistrict.org/214420113144436193/site/default.asp) and the M-A Athletics new team website at (http://bearsathletics.org/)
- Arena check-in for the Class of 2016 will be on Wednesday, August 15 from 1-5pm. If you are unable to attend, you can attend on Thursday, August 16 from 8am-12pm.
- Freshman Orientation at M-A takes place on August 20 at 8am
- Freshman Parent Coffee (sponsored by Foundation for the Future) will coincide with Freshman Orientation on Monday, August 20 from 8-10am
- First day of school is Wednesday, August 22
- Welcome Back Dance is scheduled for Friday, August 24 from 7-10pm on the gym patio (the same night of the Class of 2016 Parents' Cocktail Party.)
Announcing the second event in the Foundation's Cultural Arts in the Community Series!
Best-selling Author Comes to the M-A PAC on Tuesday, September 18!
Join us for a riveting talk by Dr. Abraham Verghese "on Medicine and Books." Best-selling author and Professor of Medicine at Stanford, Dr. Verghese will discuss the dynamics and experiences of his two careers. Dr. Verghese is the author of three distinguished books:
- Cutting for Stone which has been on the New York Times Paperback Fiction List for over two years
- My Own Country which is based on his experiences working with persons living with HIV in Johnson City, Tennessee.
- The Tennis Partner, also a national bestseller.
Buy your tickets now at www.mafoundation.org.
M-A Volunteers Wanted for 2012-2013 School Year
Is your 8th grader attending M-A next year? If so, please sign-up to be on the Administrative Support volunteer list. There are no specific obligations - when the M-A Administration needs parent volunteers, we send out an email and if the volunteer opportunity fits in your schedule, you sign up; otherwise no need to respond. A sampling of events that use lots of parent volunteers are Arena Check-In, Textbook Distribution, STAR Test Sorting, and AP Test Proctoring. Volunteering is a great way to meet other M-A parents and find out what's happening at M-A. To be placed on our list, please send us an email with your name to AdminSupport@mabearspta.org. Welcome to M-A!
Gloria Principe and Mary Zarucchi
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!!
|
| Community News |
These programs are not supported by or affiliated with the La Entrada School or the La Entrada PTA.
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.
AYSO Region 25 Fall Registration is Closing May-31
AYSO Region 25 provides soccer for grades K-12 in the communities of Portola Valley, Woodside, La Honda, Ladera, and Las Lomitas. Registration for Fall-2012 is online only through May-31 at http://ayso25.org. For up to date details, find us on facebook.com/ayso25, or call Commissioner Don Yates at 650-851-2690. AYSO is an all-volunteer organization. Safe, fun, affordable, and memories that last a lifetime.
"Once on This Island, Jr" Musical Theatre Summer Camp here in Portola Valley!
There are a handful of open spots in Portola Valley Theatre Conservatory's summer camp session running July 16-August 12. This camp is for students entering 1st-8th grades. Visit our website for more information about this catchy and fun show!
Portola Valley Flight Night
Come see a spectacular demo of model aviation! Watch world class pilots fly radio controlled airplanes, sailplanes, and helicopters! Get a birds-eye view from in-flight TV cameras! Watch illuminated model aircraft perform aerobatics at night.
Get a taste of flying using an R/C simulator. Let an instructor teach you to fly an R/C airplane using a "dual control" system. Build and take home your own "pie-plate" glider.
Free and open to the public!
June 1, 2012, 6pm - 10pm
765 Portola Rd, Portola Valley, CA
For more information: http://flightnightpv.org.
May 29 is National 529 College Savings Day
It's never too early to start planning for your children's education. Join us on 5/29 from 5:30p to 6:30p at St. Denis Church Parish Center at 2250 Avy Avenue, Menlo Park, for an informative seminar on Planning and Paying for College. Speaker is Susanna Tang, CFP®, SeaCrest Wealth Management, longtime resident of Menlo Park, former district parent and current MA parent. There is no charge for this event. Call 650-854-5976 or email LTillim@stdenisparish.org to reserve your place.
Ragazzi Boys Chorus Auditions
Wed. June 6, times by appointment, Redwood City:
The Ragazzi Boys Chorus will hold additional auditions for the 2012-13 season, which mirrors local school calendars. Ragazzi offers a complete music education through a proven, award-winning choral program. Boys begin with one evening per week of choral singing and progress through a full course of choral/vocal and music theory instruction. Ragazzi produces its own concert series, sings the National Anthem at a SF Giants Game every spring, goes on tours (domestic and international), and collaborates with other prestigious Bay Area arts organizations. No-stress auditions are for boys between the ages of 6 and 10; no previous singing experience is required. For appointments please call: 650-342-8785 or email ragazzi@ragazzi.org.
More info: www.ragazzi.org and www.ragazzi.org/WhyRagazzi.pdf.
You Tube at http://www.youtube.com/user/RagazziBoys?feature=watch
Dance Camp For Visually Challenged Children
Cheryl Burke Dance in Mountain View will be offering a dance camp for visually challenged children this summer.
Date : June 23 - Aug 4 (skipping July 4th weekend), 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
If your child is between the ages of 6 and 12 and has been diagnosed with strabismus (misaligned eye) or nystagmus (dancing eye), please contact: E. Marie Brierley at ebrierley@att.net for more information.
|
|
Business Sponsors News
|
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.
Creative Art for Young Children Summer 2012 @ Portola Valley Town Center Six fun filled sessions to choose from!!!!! Kids may sign-up for any or all 6. #1 July 9-13 Dr. Seuss' wacky critters, Magical paper hats and Silly Machines! #2 July 16-20 Patterns, Puzzles, Tesellation and the art of M.C. Escher. #3 July 23-27 Monarch Butterflies, Puppets, Dioramas and symmetry! #4 July 30-Aug.3 Kandinsky's abstractions, Art and Mathematics and rulers! #5 Aug. 6-10 Andy Goldsworthy's Art made in nature, Fairy Huts and Trolls #6 Aug. 13-17 Putting our heads in the clouds and sending messages by way of paper airplanes and kites! Teacher: Jeannie Goldman (650) 851-1914 To Reg. contact Cindy @ the Portola Valley Town Hall (650) 851-1700 (ext. 200) Reg. forms available @ their office, 765 Portola Rd., or reg. online ( portolavalley.net)
Water Polo summer camp in Menlo Park
Exciting new Water Polo day-camps for ages 5-14 at Belle Haven Pool this summer. Campers learn the basics of water polo, including correct ball handling, and positioning, along with daily scrimmage matches. Three weeks to chose from, June 11-15, June 18-22, June 25-29, 9:00a.m. - 2:00p.m., with extended care available. Visit www.campmenlo.com for more details!
|
From the Editors
| The Leopard's Spot is published by the La Entrada PTA as a service to the La Entrada families and community. Before submitting an article, please read our newsletter policies.
To submit an item, email it to the editors at leopardsspot@llesd.org by 12 noon
on the Wednesday prior to the Monday publication date.
Submission Requirements:
- In the subject line of the email, please include the section in which you wish your item to be placed (see our newsletter policies for the list of our regular sections); for example, the subject may read "PTA News" for any item related to PTA programs;
- DO NOT send the article as an attachment but in the body of the email: submission sent as Word doc will be rejected;
- Clearly indicate the title of your submission;
- DO NOT send flyers but provide a link to them;
- DO NOT send pictures but provide a link to them;
|
|
