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Oak Knoll PTO
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Otter Weekly
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March 23, 2014
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Monday, March 24 - Friday, March 28
Tuesday, March 25
- San Juan Bautista Mission Trip, All 4th Grade: 8:15am-2:30pm
- Science Fair, 2nd and 3rd Grades: Gym, 6-8pm, Open House 7-8pm
- Gym closed all day
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Science Fair, 4th and 5th Grades: Gym, 6-8pm, Open House 7-8pm
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Gym closed all day
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Walt Disney Museum Trip, Quarre: 8:45am-1:00pm
Thursday, March 27
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Playing with Poetry: 8:15-11:30am, Gym
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Wizard of Oz, with Oak Knoll Students: 3:30pm, HV PAC
Friday, March 28
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California Distinguished School Validation Visit
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Playing with Poetry: 8:15-11:30am, Gym
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Walt Disney Museum Trip, Kelley: 8:45am-1:00pm
Saturday, March 29
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- NO SCHOOL: Staff Development Day
Tuesday, April 1
- Woodside Store Trip, Guerra: 9:15am - 1:00pm
Thursday, April 3
- Hillview Jazz Band Visit: 12:30-1:25pm
Friday, April 4
- Author Visit - Ridley Pearson, 4th and 5th grade only: 1:00pm
Saturday, April 5
Monday, April 7 - Friday, April 11
- 5th Grade Outdoor Ed Trip
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Please join us for the installation of the Oak Knoll Buddy Bench on Thursday, March 27 at 2:30pm out on the big kids play ground. Learn about the purpose and the benefits of having a buddy bench. This will also be an opportunity to thank the amazing donor of the bench. Hope to see you and your family there! To read about the buddy bench program please click here.
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Lost and Found is Leaving!!
Last chance to check the Lost and Found for lost garments, lunch-boxes, water-bottles, etc. Items not claimed by Tuesday, March 25 (new date!!!) will be given to a local charity.
Thanks to all the Carline Volunteers!
The office staff would like to send thanks to all the volunteers who have helped with carline this school year. The process is working well and has significantly reduced the number of tardies.Your hard work has made a difference. Thank you!
Safety Intervention Day
Please email Kristen Gracia if you are able to assist on Wednesday, April 23 at 7:30am. Our goal is to remind the community that getting our students to school safely is our priority. We will distribute volunteers wearing traffic vests to as many intersections of our neighborhood as we can. We would like to have at least 15 volunteers.
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Oak Knoll 5th Grade Boys Basketball Takes 2nd Place
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Congratulations are due to the Purcell/Galles 5th Grade Boys' Team for winning the 2nd place trophy for the 5th Grade Basketball Championship. The Championship game was played Monday afternoon and went to sudden death double overtime. The Oak Knoll team lost by 1 basket in a real barnburner of a game. The players in alphabetical order: John Bandet, Huck Barry, Toma Frank, Colin Galles, Jordan Jernigan, David Pang, Teddy Purcell, Neekon Saadat, Aden Schopen, Colin Skinner & Mosa'ati Vea coached by Dan Galles & Ted Purcell.
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After School Programs - Spring Schedule
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The After School Program committee is working on the Spring Schedule. We will be publishing the schedule on March 24. Thank you for your patience. We have been waiting to hear back from some of our vendors.
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PTO Committee Chair Opportunities - School Year 2014-15
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After School Sports
There are three after school sport coordinator positions open for the 2014-2015 school year. If you are interested in helping this great and fun program continue please contact Laura Huber. This program can not run without you! For more information about this committee please click here.
After School Programs
The After School Programs committee is looking for two co-chairs for the next school year. This is an exciting and rewarding job. If you are interested in becoming an After School Program co-chair please contact either Aarti Chandna or Kimberly Hartz Foster. For more information about this committee please click here.
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Wizard of Oz - This Week!
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"We're off to see..." the most magical adventure of them all.
Don't forget to buy your tickets to see our Oak Knoll 4th and 5th grade students in their adaptation of this all time classic. Click your heels together and join all your favorite characters as you rediscover the magic of Oz in this fun-filled musical treat for all the family.
Event Dates: March 27 at 3.30pm and March 29 at 7:00pm.
***Please note when purchasing tickets that Oak Knoll students will ONLY perform on these dates/times.
The Hillview Drama Department is generously donating pizza for all kids attending the March 27, 3:30pm performance. Pizza will be served starting at 2:30pm.
Buy Tickets Online here: $8 per adult / $5 per child
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The Oak Knoll SITE Council would like your feedback in an anonymous survey that is open now and will close on Tuesday, April 1 no fooling! This survey takes approximately 5 minutes to complete. Please complete one survey per child. Your constructive and actionable feedback will be reviewed by Principal Ackerman and Vice Principal Gracia. They will share your feedback with the teachers. A summary of results will be shared in the Otter Weekly in April. Past responses in this survey have lead to improvements and new programs being implemented at Oak Knoll.
We value your input! To complete the parent survey please click here.
If you are unable to complete the survey online, you can pick up a hard copy of the survey in the office.
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A Night in Monte Carlo --
Ticket Information, On-Campus Raffle Ticket Sales, and Online Auction Information
Tickets - Save $35 By Fri 3/28
Less than two weeks until A Night in Monte Carlo! Event tickets are currently on sale at mpaef.org. Prices increase on FRIDAY so buy your tickets to support over thirty years of dedication from our community and every day of continued success in our district schools. Buy before Friday, March 28 to save $35 a ticket! Come one; come all! Buy your tickets and bid online. Be In! To purchase tickets, click here.
Raffle This Week on Campus
Raffle tickets go on sale at Encinal, Laurel, and Oak Knoll this week. Pick your dream and buy your tickets to make it come true. Or buy tickets for your student or a favorite teacher. Even if your plans don't include an evening at the auction, join in the fun because winners need not be present. Winners will be drawn at the auction on April 5. To check out this years raffle items, click here. Look for ticket sellers on campus Monday-Friday this week at drop-off and pick-up. Tickets are $10 each or 12 for $100, and you can pay by cash, check or credit card.
Online Auction Starts Friday!
The online auction opens THIS FRIDAY at 5:00 p.m.! This year, the online auction includes all kids' events and parties, Kids In Training items, summer camps and other items for kids, and all the experiences organized by our very own district teachers! New this year, ALL SUBSCRIPTION PARTIES FOR ADULTS will also be offered online! Click HERE to see a full listing of items available through the online auction.
A Night in Monte Carlo Event Details
Saturday April 5, 2014 at the Sharon Heights Golf and Country Club! Doors open at 7:30 p.m.
We hope to see you there!
Karen Dearing and Cyndy Hogan
2014 MPAEF Spring Auction Co-chairs
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Call for Service Award Nominations
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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 complete an online nomination form by Friday, April 4.
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Top Injuries for Kids on Bikes: Running Stop Signs
The top cause of injuries for children on bikes is getting hit by a car after the child fails to stop at a stop sign. Please do everything you can to get bike-riding family members to obey stop signs and to make the defensive assumption that drivers will not see them crossing a street. Also, please make sure your child understands that riding in the street against traffic all but guarantees a driver will not look for them. (It is illegal to do it anyway.)
Improving street safety for MPCSD students
Review the Community Response document on the District's transportation page to learn about next steps from the Transportation town hall meetings in January. We will post updates throughout the school year.
As a result of the Transportation town hall meetings, the City of Menlo Park has installed new paved waiting areas on Bay Road for students to wait for the bus safely. Questions? Email commutes@mpcsd.org.
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Hillview-sponsored Parent Ed Monthly Series
Next Event: The Media's Influence
'Miss Representation' Film and Katie Cotton, VP Worldwide Corporate Communication Apple Inc.
Wednesday April 9, 6:30pm
Hillview is providing free childcare at these events. Click here for the complete Hillview Speaker Series program, and video recordings of past speakers. If you have any questions, email Jessica Raines.
For a complete listing of all the parent education events in and around our community, please visit the district's ParentEd webpage.
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Portola Valley Theatre Conservatory
Session begins the week of March 31. Portola Valley Theatre Conservatory's spring session begins the week of March 31! We offer after-school theatre classes to students in PreK-9th grade. The theme this spring is Fractured Fairytales. Get ready to put on a costume, play some theatre games, and act up a storm! Registration and details at www.pvtc-ca.org
The Atherton Dames
Annual Easter Egg hunt April 19. 9:30am-noon. The Atherton Dames, a local community service group hosting it's annual Easter Egg hunt at Holbrook Palmer Park on April 19 and enjoy the many Easter activities, including the best Easter egg hunt ever. There is family fun for everyone including photos with the Easter bunny, face painting, desserts and a hunt for Easter eggs including three Golden Eggs. $10 at the gate. Cash or checks only. Proceeds benefit the Holbrook Palmer Park. Event hosted by the Atherton Dames. For more information, please click here.
MPAEF Auction Childcare
Attending the MPAEF auction? Want/Need child care? NO Problem!
Girl Scout Troop 32217 is offering a KIDS NIGHT OUT while you are in Monte Carlo.
Saturday: 4/5/14, Children ages 4-12, 7-11:30 pm, $25 per/child
- Nut free snacks
- Bingo
- Photo Booth
- Fun Games
- Face Painting
- Big Screen Movie w/popcorn
- Meaningful hands on activities & crafts for animal shelter
- Quite Room for sleeping/resting
- Fur, Scales & Tails Animal Show
Pajamas, sleeping bags, and stuffed animals are welcome
HURRY! Reserve your spot.
Location: TBD Hillview or Encinal
A portion of proceeds will benefit local animal shelter, while troop earns their Bronze Award. Click here to reserve your spot! The password is mpaef.
Tennis Festival at Burgess Park
Kids age 6-12 and their families are invited to join Menlo Swim and Sport for our first annual Tennis Festival on Saturday, April 19! Experienced instructors will be on hand for demonstrations, highlighting the new 10&Under program from USTA. This program is designed to introduce new players to the game of tennis using smaller courts, larger tennis balls and fun and active skills and drills. Register today here!
Girls Performance Water Polo Clinic with Olympian Brenda Villa
Join Brenda Villa, the most decorated women's water polo player, for a challenging and dynamic shooting clinic on Monday, April 14, 9-12noon, with focus on body position, movement, speed and agility. Features personalized video analysis with instant feedback. Girls 13-18 years, with a minimum of one year club or high school water polo experience. Space is limited, register today here!
For more information on events/opportunities listed above or events 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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To read past Oak Knoll PTO newsletters, please visit our archives.
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