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The Otter Weekly
Oak Knoll School
1895 Oak Knoll Lane
Menlo Park, California 94025
650-854-4433 March 31st, 2013
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Oak Knoll Elementary PTO Newsletter
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Monday, April 1
- NO SCHOOL - Staff Development Day
Tuesday, April 2
- Ticket sales begin for the MPAEF's "Dancing Through the Decades" auction night
- Guerra, Woodside Store Trip: 9:15am-1:00pm
Wednesday, April 3
- McColloch, History San Jose Trip: 8:45am-2:00pm
- Science Imagineers, Second Challenge Competition Date
Thursday, April 4
- Boatright, Woodside Store Trip: 9:15am-1:00pm
- Parent Orientation at Hillview (for 5th grade parents): 6:30pm, Hillview PAC
- Science Imagineers, Second Challenge Wrap-up Date
Friday, April 5
- Service Award Nomination deadline
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- PTO Board Meeting: 8:15am
- Yob, History San Jose Trip: 8:45am-2:00pm
Thursday, April 11
- MPAEF Board Meeting: 8:45-10:30am, TERC
Friday, April 12
- 5th Grade Fitness Testing: 8:00am-12:00pm
- McColloch, Woodside Store Trip: 9:15am-1:00pm
Thursday April 25
- Yob, Woodside Store Trip: 9:15am-1:00pm
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School Office Announcements
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Spirit Day - April 5
Friday, April 5 will be Grade Level Color day:
Kinder- Blue
1st - Green
2nd - Yellow
3rd- Orange
4th - Black and White
5th - Pink/Red
Also on May 3 we will be having a spirit day called Career Day/ Business day. Students are to come to school dressed for a future career or in business attire. "Calling all Kids" is looking for parents who will be interested is sharing about their career with students during lunch. We are calling it a career cafe. If you are interested please email Nicole Scott.
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Site Council
The Oak Knoll Site Council meets monthly to make decisions that guide the school's improvement. Seven staff members and seven community members develop and submit to the Board of Education the Annual School Improvement Plan. The Council monitors the Plan's implementation, the expenditure of School Improvement Funds and evaluates results. In addition, the Council plays a consulting role in the expenditure of Measure B funds.
SITE Council members are elected for a 2 year term. If you are interested in joining next year's SITE Council, please contact David Ackerman at dackerman@mpcsd.org by April 4.
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The Countdown to the Auction Begins!
Let's get the party started! On April 2, the auction website goes live at MPAEF.org where you can purchase tickets to Cheers! Champagne and Wine Tasting (the early evening wine and champagne tasting party), as well as preview the Online Auction catalog of fabulous opportunities and experiences. There will be a limited number of tickets for Cheers! so buy early! Ticket prices for both Cheers! and General Admission increase on April 19.
Plan a smashing summer and early fall night of fun at one of the many creative parties available! Grease is the word! Stayin' Alive with Saturday Night Fever! Or, do up your big hair for the 80's prom! Take a Getaway to France after an afternoon rooting for the SF Giants! Or, uncork your unique vintage to celebrate a day on the grid iron with Frank Gore! So much to do, so many great opportunities -- there's really something for everyone! Dance through the Decades to celebrate 30 years of the MPAEF and to honor the collective efforts of our community in making our schools strong and ready for the future!
Join us April 27 at the Crowne Plaza!
Ticket prices: Through April 18 On or After April 19
Cheers! Champagne and Wine Tasting $185/person $220/person
General Admission $90/person $125/person
Teachers & Staff $50/person $85/person
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Thank you to MPAEF's Business and Realtor Partners!
Please support those businesses and realtors who support our schools! Thank you to these local 2012-13 business and realtors:
Business
Blue Sky Outdoor
Bohannan Foundation
Cameron L. Aboudara, D.D.S. MS
Chris Lindsey, DDS
DLM
Kennolyn Camps
Northwestern Mutual
Scott Kaloust, DDS, MS, Menlo Park Orthodontics
SRI International
Sundance The Steakhouse
Tavarez Orthodontics
Tiemann Investment Advisors, LLC
Realtors
Jami Arami, Alain Pinel Realtors
Elyse Barca, Alain Pinel Realtors
Ken Glidewell, Alain Pinel Realtors
Chris McDonnell & Kelly Griggs, Coldwell Banker
Michael Johnston, Alain Pinel Realtors
Tom LeMieux, Coldwell Banker
Mary Jo McCarthy, Dreyfus Properties
Mandy Safka, Alain Pinel Realtors
Nathalie de Saint Andrieu, Coldwell Banker
Deanna Tarr, Coldwell Banker
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Hot Lunch News
If your child is going to be late to pick up their lunch due to a Dr. appointment please call the office and we will hold it for them.
Please take a moment to order lunches for April. www.choicelunch.com
We really appreciate it!
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Hillview Fifth Grade Parents Night
April 4, 6:30 - 8:00 in the Hillview PAC
Parents of 5th graders you are invited to Hillview Fifth Grade Night on April 4. This is a great opportunity to see the new campus and learn about 6th grade. Hillview Principal, Erik Burmeister, along with members of his staff, will present the new programs designed for the incoming 6th grade class.
See the attached flier for the more details.
If you have any questions, please contact Valerie Ambwani.
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Science Imagineers!!!
Don't forget we have the Sailboat competition this week!
Competition Date: Wednesday, April 3
Wrap-up Date: Thursday, April 4
More Information can be found at this link.
HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!!!
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Call for Service Award Nominations
Every year our District is fortunate to have parents, teachers, staff, and community volunteers give generously of their time, skills, and creativity to our schools. Many programs would not exist if it was not for this formidable group of volunteers, "the Pillars of our Community." Honorary Service Awards (HSAs) as well as the School Service Awards (SSAs) recognize those individuals who have contributed in an extraordinary way to our District.
Please take a moment to nominate someone you know who goes above and beyond to make a difference in our schools. To nominate an individual, please click here to complete an online nomination form by Friday, April 5.
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The Hillview PTO Executive Board needs YOU!!!
Interested in joining the Hillview board and making a difference? The Hillview Nominating Committee is seeking PTO members to join the 2013-2014 Executive Board. Please consider volunteering your time and talent. It's a great way to learn about Hillview, be involved in PTO decisions and add value to the school. Incoming 6th grade parents are especially encouraged to join the board. In particular, we are looking for two enthusiastic Co-Vice Presidents to lead Hillview's PTO in the coming years. If you are considering getting more involved, please contact Karen Wang!
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PTO Volunteer Opportunities
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Wild Zone Open Dates
Thanks to the several volunteers who came forward, the Wild Zone (WZ) is now open. The WZ open days will alternate between Wednesdays & Thursdays throughout the school year. The space is limited to 30 students at a time for safety reasons and can only open if two adult volunteers are present. Please tell your child to look for an "open sign" which will be placed near the WZ entrance. If we get additional volunteers, we may try to open the WZ more frequently. To volunteer, please contact Andrea Potischman.
Wild Zone Open Days 
Thurs. April 4 Wed. April 10 Thurs. April 18 Wed. April 24 Thurs. May 2 Wed. May 8 Thurs. May 16 Wed. May 22 Thurs. May 30 Wed. June 5
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Otter Mileage Club
We need parent volunteers before school (7:55-8:10am) and during lunch recess (12:00-1:00pm) to help with the "Otter Mileage Club." We have a ticket system and kids choose to run and walk and need their ticket punched as each lap is completed. Tickets are turned in daily and kids are recognized on KNOL.
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Last session of the year begins this week!
"Take It Personally" Study Group
Linda Silvius, Project Cornerstone
Thursdays, April 4 - May 9,
8:45am-10:15am
TERC (Menlo Park City School District Office).
**For newcomers and those interested in training to become Cornerstone study group facilitators**
Building assets in our children might be some of the most important work we do as parents. How can we help our kids thrive? What is most important in helping my child succeed in school academically AND in life? How can I show my child I support their efforts and dreams? These questions and more will be answered in a 6-week parent study group series, Take It Personally.
Please RSVP to Pam Larkin at pdl@motionio.com. See you there!
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The Red Carpet is Coming to Menlo Park!
Extreme By Design, A Documentary Film and Panel Discussion
Thursday, April 18, 6:15pm-8:45pm
Hillview Performing Arts Center
The new documentary film Extreme By Design, airing nationwide on PBS later this year, will have its premiere at the Hillview Performing Arts Center in a very special event for our District. The hour-long movie follows a band of Stanford University students who design products and services to change the lives of the world's poorest citizens. Using design thinking methods to maximize innovation, these students delve into real world problems, the results of which are actual implementation and real change. Ralph King, Jr., Extreme By Design filmmaker and Pulitzer Prize nominee, will open the screening, and a panel of Menlo Park City School District teachers and administrators, graduate students and the film producer will follow with a discussion on how both Stanford and MPCSD students are using design thinking to tackle challenges big and small with an innovator's mindset.
To register for this event, click here.
For a complete listing of all parent education events in and around our community, please visit the district's ParendEd webpage.
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SUMMER CAMPS ARE HERE!
Now is the time to learn about some of the exciting camp opportunities in our community! Many new camps have added their information to our
Summer Camp Website in the last two weeks. This website will be updated as new information arrives, so check back often. (Please note that we have not evaluated this information or endorsed any of the camps, and the District is not responsible for any aspect of these camps.)
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EVENTS
No new events this week.
For more information on events listed in prior newsletters, visit the District's Community Links page.
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FAMILY VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Save The Bay
You can have fun outdoors, learn about the Bay and help us protect it by joining one of our on-the-Bay programs. Click here to see a list of volunteer opportunities at several sites around San Francisco Bay.Donating just a few hours of your time with your wonderful pet can make a world of difference in the daily life of our residents. You can either visit in the rooms or take your pet to the lobby and outdoors during the warm weather. If you have questions or inquiries please contact Bethany Dinh in our volunteer dept. 617-7355 or email bdinh@lyttongardens.org.
For more information on the volunteer opportunities above or volunteer opportunities listed in prior newsletters, visit the District's Community Links page. |
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SPORTS, CLASSES, AND OTHER OPPORTUNITIES
For more information on the sports/classes listed above or sports/classes listed in prior newsletters, visit the District's Community Links page.
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Please submit announcements and flyers to newsletter@oakknollschool.com for Oak Knoll events. For the Community Corner, send submissions to communitynews@mpcsd.org.
The deadline for both email addresses is by noon on the Wednesday prior to publication date. Guidelines for submission are available online.
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