Office Reminders 

Parents - please remember to send snacks to school with your child!

Also, if you have planned absences for Memorial Weekend or other activity, please notify the school in advance when possible.  Please use this online form or email Catherine.  Thank you! 

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Superintendent Parent Meeting 

District Superintendent Maurice Ghysels, along with Director of Student Services Ginny Maiwald, Director of Curriculum & Instruction Jennifer Kollman, and Director of Student Assessment & Evaluation Alicia Bowman, will be providing department updates, information on new initiatives, and will discuss and answer your questions on Oak Knoll's integration of the Common Core. Wednesday May 21, 8:15-8:45am in the Library.

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Spirit Day Rally

On Thursday May 22, we are having a Spirit Day Rally in the Gym at 8:15am. This Rally will be the final Confidence Rally.

Students should come in the following colors:

Kindergarten - Red

1st - Orange

2nd - Yellow

3rd - Green

4th - Blue

5th - Purple

We are a rainbow of people, ideas and talents! Let's celebrate them all!

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Incoming 4th Grade Placement

We still have room to place incoming fourth graders in our new 3-5 Multi-age Program. The fourth grade teacher will be Ms. Nulman. If you are interested in having your child be a part of a multi-age classroom, please email Mrs. Gracia. If you have questions about the program, please do not hesitate to ask!

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Thank you to all who participated in Oak Knoll's Green Commute Day. There were 200 students who entered the raffle by walking, biking or busing/carpooling to school last Friday. Congratulations to the lucky winners!

Jordan Jernigan, 5th grader (bus)

Lila Henn, 3rd grader (bike)

Teddy Watson, Kindergartener (walk)

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Career Day Fair

We are seeking volunteers to participate in Oak Knoll's 2nd Annual Career Day Fair on Wednesday June 4, 11:45am-1:00pm. Volunteers will be asked to bring some materials, visuals, or hands-on activities that will help the kids learn more about what you do. All types of jobs welcome!

All 1st-5th grade students will be invited to visit the fair and learn about different career opportunities in our community. Students are encouraged to participate in Career Spirit Day by coming to school dressed up for their future career. 

Please RSVP to Nicole Scott, school counselor.

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Room Parent Sign-Ups for 2014-15

BE AN EARLY BIRD! SIGN UP NOW TO BE A 2014-15 ROOM PARENT!

Don't miss out! Sign up now for one of the most rewarding volunteers roles at Oak Knoll! It's a great way to know firsthand what's going on in your child's class, and to get to know other parents and your child's teacher. Room parents play a critical role at Oak Knoll, coordinating volunteers for class parties, field trips, and in-class volunteering. Being a room parent is fun, typically having 4 room parents per classroom, and it doesn't require lots of on-campus time - so, even if you have little ones still at home or you work full-time, this is a great opportunity for you to get involved! 

Click here to sign up now!

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Attention 5th Graders: Hillview News

Hillview Newsletter Delivery

Sign up for the Hillview Newsletter and start getting news about campus happenings and Fall Dates. Text "hillviewpto" to 22828 or click on this link to start your subscription.

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Proposed PTO Board Slate and Budget for 2014-15

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Are You In RUN for Education 2014

MPCSD Service Awards

Please join us in congratulating our 2014 Menlo Park City School District Service Award winners. These are parents, teachers and staff who have gone above and beyond to help our schools and district. Many school programs would not exist were it not for this talented and dedicated group of volunteers.

CONGRATULATIONS to this year's winners:

Oak Knoll Elementary School

Honorary Service Awards:

Cathy Petersen, Joanne Lofthouse, Airel Tinajero, Aparna Bhardwaj

Continuing Service Award:

Barbara Snow

President's Award:

Tracy Watt

Hillview Middle School

Honorary Service Awards:

Maria Mills, Bill Hairston, Hilary Holmquest

Continuing Service Awards:

Katrien Burlinson

Mini Course Team: Pam Fernandes, Katie Angioletti, Pam Larkin, Parke Treadway, Monica Bosch, Mary Murphy

Golden Oak Awards:

Harry Bell, Susan Brochin, Debbie Devoto, Nancy Kessler, Aimee Paquin, Lina Pebet, Sharron Thompson, Marleen Zwiers

President's Awards:

Valerie Ambwani, Dean Wilkins

District Council

Measure W Team:

Continuing Service Awards:

Katie Ferrick, Tricia Barr

Honorary Service Awards:

Stacey Jones, Stephanie Chen, Andrea Potischman

Additional Honorary Service Awards:

Sam Bacio, Suzanne Pellican, Lisa Lajous, Stephanie Thomases

Golden Oak Awards:

Laura Rich, Elizabeth Katz, Andrea Palmer, Shari Conrad, Rebecca Bloom

President's Awards:

Allison Chao, Stacey Jones

Menlo Park-Atherton Education Foundation

Honorary Service Awards:

Diane Sonsini, Karen Dearing, Cyndy Hogan, Chrisie Wendin, Omar Kinaan

President's Awards:

Scott Hinshaw, Kristin Seuell

Encinal Elementary School

Honorary Service Awards:

Bernice van der Meer, Rachel Knight, Robin Soran, Kari Riedel, Janet Meister

Continuing Service Awards:

Kim Nyuyen

President's Awards:

Carolyn Lynch, Rick Bentley

Laurel Elementary School

Honorary Service Awards:

Desiree Vogt, Steele Harris, Marcus Blunt, Fiona Walker, Monty Gong

Staff Team: Michele Vivar, Gina Andrighetto

Golden Oak Award:

Gail Bradley

President's Award:

Jenny Freiermuth

MPAEF News

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Mavericks Youth Water Polo

Menlo Mavericks Water Polo offers two year-round teams for girls and boys under 12 and under 14. Three practices a week throughout the summer, with fun summer league tournaments. Join today!

Junie B Jones bus is coming to Kepler's

Monday June 2, 5:00pm. Includes a live theatrical performance and giveaways - don't miss this great opportunity of meeting Junie B live and in person!

Peninsula Youth Theatre

May 17 or 18. Come audition for Peninsula Youth Theatre's production of the greatest fairy tale never told, "Shrek The Musical." All who audition will be cast. Performances will take place July 26 - August 3. For more information and to reserve an audition time, please visit www.pytnet.org.

Gryphons Soccer Club

Team Tryouts May 26-30. Does your child love soccer? Do you want your child to develop at the fastest rate possible? Then come check out the Gryphons Soccer Club. Our unparalleled curriculum develops players using a unique blend of training methods modeled from world renowned youth player development clubs such as AC Fiorentina, Ajax, Dinamo Zagreb, Boca Juniors and FC Barcelona. While not being a large club in terms of number of players, this curriculum enables us to develop teams year after year that compete at the highest level in Northern California regardless of age or gender. Gryphons Soccer Club is like a "soccer school" where teaching and learning are the priorities and success is achieved through the investment made in learning. If you are interested in learning more, we are holding tryouts for players born between August 1, 2002 and July 31, 2007 during the week of May 26-30 at Bayside Middle School and Bay Meadows Park (San Mateo). Please check for specific days by visiting our website.

AYSO

All boys and girls born between August 1, 1995 and January 31, 2010 are invited to play soccer in our local AYSO league. Go to www.mpsoccer.org to complete forms and sign up for a volunteer job. Questions? Email registrar@mpsoccer.org.

Summer Youth Swim Team

Menlo Mavericks offers two opportunities for youth swimmers this summer at Burgess and Belle Haven Pools. Join Menlo Mavericks at Burgess now and enjoy the benefits of a year-round swim team with daily practices, USA Swim meets and monthly clinics. Coach Aaron is also pleased to announce a summer-only swim team starting June 16 at Belle Haven Pool for levels 1-3. Three practices a week with participation in summer recreational meets. Please visit the website for more information.