| Las Lomitas Sports & After-School Activities League |
Registration started on Thursday August 23rd for both after school classes and fall sports.
Registration closes Monday September 3rd.
Classes
We are excited to offer eight brand new classes, including Art with our very own Janet Gregori as well as Debate with Ashley Eastman! Kids will love our new offerings of Hip Hop and Yoga with Studio Rincon, as well as brand new Watercolor and Creative Drama classes!
We continue to offer all time favorites such as Ceramics, Jazz Band, Robotics and Yearbook. And for the first time, we are offering Indian Cooking with district parent Meenu Bhasin, along with our other popular cooking classes.
There may still be space available in some classes so register NOW before it is too late as there will be no late registrations!
Sports
Girls Volleyball - There will be a Coaches Meeting for on Sept. 6th at 7pm (location TBD). Practice will start the week of Sept 10th and the players will be contacted by their coaches with further details. If interested in coaching, please contact Mark Jones, Athletic Director at markjones5@gmail.com.
LETT (La Entrada Tournament Team) for volleyball is in jeopardy! If your daughter was wanting to play on the LETT this year, please contact Laurie Quinn: quinn_laurie@yahoo.com. A team manager is needed to help organize the tryouts and be the contact person with Jen Knox (LETT coach).
Flag Football - There will be a player evaluation on September 10th at 3 pm on the upper field of La Entrada. Team rosters will be distributed post evaluations.
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PLEASE JOIN THE PTA
Your membership form and dues can be completed online using Paypal or you may still download the membership form and pay by check. Additional forms are also available in the office.
As the La Entrada PTA does not fundraise during the year, it is of utmost importance that we receive necessary funding for vital programs through your membership support.
VOLUNTEER!
Already looking to nail down your schedule after the kids are in school?
Click over to the La Entrada PTA website and volunteer!
As always our greatest volunteer need is for HOT LUNCH SERVERS!
As you know, La Entrada's Hot Lunch does not exist without your help, so ... come volunteer! If not, we will not be able to serve hot lunch on the following days and times:
Tuesdays: Three volunteers for 6-8 (12 - 12:45 pm) needed
Fridays: Two volunteers 6-8 (12- 12:45 pm) and a Volunteer Chair needed
Hot lunch begins on Wednesday, August 29. Contact Julia Massa at gershenberg@gmail.com to volunteer.
FAMILY PICNIC
The school year is off to a great start! It's not too early to sign up for the 2012 La Entrada Family Picnic, Thursday, September 20th from 5:30 to 7 PM on the school playgroud. Please click here if you would like order dinner from Lutticken's or mail a check and order form directly at the address listed on the bottom of the form.
If you are interested in volunteering for this event, please contact Family Picnic Co-Chairs Maryellen McCabe and Liesl Noble at picnic@laentradapta.org.
LA ENTRADA GEO BEE
La Entrada invites all students to participate in this fun and educational event on November 30th at 3PM. We would love to have parents and community to come and give support in the audience, as well as volunteer to help make this event an enjoyable experience.
The school level Geo Bee is the first stage of US wide program. The contest is designed to spark student interest in the subject, and increase public awareness about geography. For students ,who thrive on competition, this is a good opportunity to advance to the next level - a written exam, then California State Bee and Finally to National Bee to win college scholarships. For students, who shy away from competition, it is an opportunity to get to know the rest of the world.
Here are some sample questions from previous years:
Which Canadian Province is home to Banff National Park, a popular tourist shop?
Which country, made up of more than 13,000 islands, has the second largest area of tropical rain forest after Brazil?
Hope to see you there.
La Entrada Geo Bee Team
GRADE LEVEL GATHERING Grade Level Gatherings are a chance for the parents in each grade to get to know each other better. They are festive adults-only cocktail parties, hosted by families in the different grades Please come!
4th Grade - October 6th from 7:00-9:00 pm
- Hosted by Julie Clugage and Richard Hardegree, and Katharine Moir and Steve Westermann
- At Julie and Richard's home, 14 Shasta Ln, Menlo Park
- Last names A-M please bring dessert or an appetizer and last names N-Z please bring wine or beer
- Please RSVP to Julie at clugage@pacbell.net or 233-9377
5th Grade- September 14th from 7:00-9:00 pm
- Hosted by Kathleen and Alex Liston, Stacey and Brett White, and Gudrun and Tom Enger
- At the Liston home, 2319 Crest Ln, Menlo Park
- Last names A-M please bring wine or beer and last names N-Z please bring appetizer or dessert Please RSVP via evite
6th Grade - October 27th from 7:00-9:00 pm
- Hosted by Ashley Banks and Doug Laird, and Sandie and Aaron Timm
- At Ashley and Doug's home, 39 Sneckner Ct., Menlo Park
- Last names A-M please bring wine or beer and last names N-Z please bring appetizer or dessert
- Please RSVP to Ashley at fosterbanks@yahoo.com or 650-544-8968
7th Grade- September 21 from 7:00-9:00 pm
- Hosted by Melissa and Rian Jorgensen, Melissa and Albert Jordan, and Suzy and Doug Galen
- At the Jorgensen home, 1341 Orange Ave, Menlo Park
- Last names A-M please bring an appetizer and last names N-Z please bring wine or beer
- Please RSVP to Melissa at Melissab.jorgensen@gmail.com or 854-2116
8th Grade
- October 5th from 7:00-9:00 pm
- Hosted by Pam and Stephen Ellingson
- At the Ellingson home, 941 Continental Drive, Menlo Park
- Last names A-M please bring wine or other beverages and last names N-Z please bring an appetizer
- Please RSVP to Pam at pamela.ellingson@cna.com or 234-9934
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| From the Foundation |
Thank You!
Thank you Parent, teachers, and community for your donations last year which resulted in a gift of $2.4 million to the school district for the 2012-13 school year. Your generous donations made a difference in adding staffing, programs and resources to make our schools better! Here are some key results for this school year:
- 19 Additional Teachers
- Reduced Las Lomitas avg. class size from 29 to 22
- Reduced La Entrada avg. class size from 30 to 24
- Music & P.E. instruction
- Broad 6th-8th grade curriculum: Geometry, Foreign Language, Art, Drama
- Guest Artist Instruction at Las Lomitas
- Counselors at both schools
- Reading Recovery at Las Lomitas
- Science and technology enrichment
INTERESTED IN JOINING OUR BOARD?
If you are interested in helping Las Lomitas maintain its tradition of educational excellence and go beyond to prepare our children to thrive in the 21st century, join the Board of the Las Lomitas Education Foundation this year! We still have a few open positions, and would love to have your skills and talent in our mix to help us raise funds for our schools. We are looking for volunteers on the Grandparents, Community/Alumni, Business Partner, and Auction teams. We are also searching for a Volunteer Coordinator. Please contact MJ Crousore at vicepresident@llef.org to hear more about these leadership opportunities.
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SHOP AND SUPPORT OUR SCHOOLS!
Did you know online retailers like Amazon.com, and grocery stores like Safeway, will donate to the Las Lomitas Education Foundation every time you shop online or visit the grocery store? It's easy! When shopping on Amazon.com, please first visit the Las Lomitas Education Foundation Website at: http://www.llefshopping.com and click through the Amazon.com link found there to access the Amazon.com website. Accomplish that one simple step, and Amazon.com will donate 7% of your shopping transaction to LLEF. Don't miss this easy way to improve your child's education.
 
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| Community News |
These programs are not supported by or affiliated with the La Entrada School or the La Entrada PTA.
CALLING ALL MUSICIANS - Musical Service Organization
District parent Paula Hamilton has started a musical service organization named 'Calling All Musicians.' The organization visits senior residential centers and provides music by performing solos, duets, etc. or by leading and participating in sing-alongs. This group was written up in Inmenlo this past summer (http://inmenlo.com/2012/08/07/paula-hamilton-is-calling-all-musicians-to-help-cheer-seniors-lives/) and is looking for more musicians - All ages and ability levels are welcome in this group. If you, your children, or other family members/friends are interested in participating, we'd love to have you join us for one or more performances. Please contact Paula at paulajhchang@yahoo.com if you're interested in performing or being added to our email distribution list.
Redwood National Junior Basketball (NJB)
NJB Winter Basketball registration is now open at www.redwoodnjb.org. This Redwood Chapter is starting its 10th year. We're proud of the positive growth of thousands of kids in our program, and of our NJB alumni continuing to play recreational and competitive basketball. Our focus is on skills-based instruction, personal growth, and positive competition for kids from 1st through 8th grades. Come join us this year for a great basketball experience.
We offer a rookie league (D4) for grades 1-2 with the ability to form your own team (note friends during registration). There are no boundary restrictions for D4/rookie league. For grades 3-8 we offer 3 leagues D3 (grades 3-4), D2 (grades 5-6), and D1 (grades 7-8). D1-D3 utilizes a draft to ensure equality of teams and players must reside in Menlo Park, Atherton, Portola Valley, Woodside, or East Palo Alto (or have played in Redwood for the past couple of years). All teams are parent coached and the league provides pre-season coaching clinics. All Divisions (D1-D4) will play a 9 game schedule plus play-offs. The season runs from November through February. Many kids play NJB as well as school ball; it is definitely possible for those who enjoy basketball. For questions, see the website www.redwoodnjb.org or contact Dan Steere at dsteere@sbcglobal.net.
Little League Fall Baseball Registration Now OPEN
Registration for Alpine/West Menlo Little League Fall Baseball is now open. Hurry, as teams are being formed August 31.
Details can be found on our website at: www.eteamz.com/alpine
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