Oak Knoll PTO
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May 25, 2014
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To Do

This Week

Monday, May 26
  • Memorial Day: NO SCHOOL
Tuesday, May 27
  • Register: Are You In RUN for Education 2014
  • Marine Science Institute Trip, Kelley/Quarre: 8:45am-12:45pm
  • Suzuki Performance: 6:00-7:00pm
  • K-2 Multi-Age Portfolio Night: 7:00-8:00pm
Wednesday, May 28
  • Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon: 11:45am-1:00pm, Gym
  • PTO General Meeting: 1:00pm, Gym 
  • 3rd Grade Portfolio Night: 7:00-8:00pm

Thursday, May 29

  • Orff Ensemble, Band & Orchestra Performance: 6:00-7:00pm
  • 3-5 Multi-Age, 4th & 5th Grade Portfolio Night: 7:00-8:00pm

Friday, May 30

  • San Francisco Zoo Trip, 1st Grade: 8:30am-2:45pm
  • The Wizard of Rock & Roll, Yob: 10:00am, 1:00pm, 7:00pm
  • Are You In RUN Registration, Race Bib and T-Shirt pick-up at Fleet Feet (859 Santa Cruz Ave): 12:00-4:00pm
Saturday, May 31
  • Are You In RUN Registration, Race Bib and T-Shirt pick-up at Fleet Feet (859 Santa Cruz Ave): 10:00am-3:00pm
Sunday, June 1

Looking Ahead

Monday, June 2
  • Tech Museum Trip, MLB: 8:45am-1:30pm
Tuesday, June 3
  • Tech Museum Trip, Chan/Poole/Jagelka: 8:45am-1:30pm
  • Science Olympiad, Gym
  • Voting, Playroom
Wednesday, June 4
  • Career Day & Fair: 11:45am-1:00pm

Thursday, June 5

  • Garden Sale: 11:45am-1:00pm, Upper Playground

Friday, June 6

  • Talent Show: 8:30am, Gym
  • Parent Discussion on Summer Reading: 8:15-9:00am, Library
See the Oak Knoll calendar for more important dates and events.

District Email Outage

The District email system experienced an outage this week. While our tech department worked hard to restore full service, please be aware that we may not have received communications from families via email, even though it may appear that your email was successfully sent. If you have not received a response, it may be best to resend your email. Thank you!

 

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Mandatory Student Re-Enrollment Required by June 30 

All students in the Menlo Park City School District (MPCSD) must Re-Enroll for 2014-2015 by June 30, 2014. Our schools are severely impacted by increased enrollment, and so we are requiring parents to confirm their spot for the coming school year, as well as verify data on file, and receipt of required annual legal notices and agreements.

The District will contact all families during the week of June 9 with instructions for mandatory online Re-Enrollment for every student who will be attending grades Kindergarten through 8 this fall. If you are NOT planning to return to the District in the fall, please contact the District's Registrar immediately at (650) 321-7140 x 5600 or email [email protected]! Even families that recently registered children for Kindergarten will have to complete the online Re-Enrollment. The District will again be using Infosnap to electronically Re-Enroll students.

The District will send Re-Enrollment information by email to all families with an email address in the MPCSD database. If there is no email address on record for your family, Re-Enrollment instructions will be sent by postal mail. If Internet access is an issue, a computer will be available at the Registrar's office at 181 Encinal Ave., Atherton. Please note that the databases used for PTO and District newsletters are not the same as the MPCSD Registration database. So getting this newsletter does not mean your email is on the Registrar's mailing list. If you have changed your email address in the past year, or if you would like to make sure the correct email address is in the MPCSD Registration database, please email [email protected] and include your name, your child(ren)'s name, school and grade.

Thank you for your cooperation with mandatory student Re-Enrollment.

 

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Order School Supplies for 2014-15

 

Want to avoid the last-minute rush to purchase school supplies this Fall? We have the solution for you! Order school supplies through Oak Knoll PTO and you will have all you need in the Fall. It's that simple! Starting on Tuesday, online orders can be made at www.shopttkits.com and enter in school account number: 81339. Please note, in hopes to simplify things, Grades 1-3 have the same list, while Grades 4-5 have the same list. The K-2 Multi classes have the identical list to Grades 1-3, while the 3-5 Multi classes have the identical list to Grades 4-5. All orders due by Friday, June 6.

 

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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


The Hillview Service Club would like to invite you to two upcoming events:

Thursday June 5, 2:30-4:00pm: Come to the Hillview Service Club end of the year meeting in the Hillview PAC. Learn about what activities they did this year (with Oak Knoll and Encinal students) and hear about plans for next year. Pizza will be served as part of the meeting and there will be a bake sale! Come be a part of a great group of kids who are making a difference.

Monday June 16, 10:00-11:30am: Join the Hillview Service Club for a welcome to Hillview event. A couple of weeks ago our 5th graders got a little taste of what Hillview is all about. Think they want more? Then mark your calendars for a tour of the school led by 7th and 8th graders! There will be snacks and lots of fun to be had on this special day. Your kids will really get to know their way around the campus and will learn from current students all there is to know about being a Hawk at Hillview!

To RSVP or inquire about this event, please email [email protected]. If you have any further questions, please contact Nicole Scott via email or 650-854-4433 ext 4107.
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Hillview Site Council

The Hillview Site Council is happy to announce it has three nominees to fill the three open positions for the 2014-15 to 2015-16 term. The new Site Council nominees are Monica Bosch and Tricia Barr. Andrea Luskin, current chairperson, will be a nominee for a second term. The Site Council nominees will be officially voted in at the council's last meeting of this year on Tuesday, May 27. The meeting will take place at 3:30pm in the Hillview front office conference room. Candidates must be present at the meeting. All meetings are open to the public. All parents of current and incoming Hillview students for the 2014-15 school year, who attend the meeting, are eligible to vote.

 

For more information, please contact Principal Burmeister.

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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


We will be voting on both the proposed PTO Board Slate and proposed PTO budget for 2014-15, which were approved at our PTO Board meetings on April 9 and May 14, respectively. Please attend the PTO General Membership Meeting on Wednesday May 28 at 1:15pm in the Gym where the PTO General Membership will be voting on these items.

 

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Are You In RUN for Education 2014

 
5K / FUN RUN - June 1 at 9:00am - Are You IN?

 

Online Registration closes on Tuesday May 27 at midnight for the Are You In RUN for Education 2014!
* In-person registration and bib & t-shirt pick up will be on May 30 12:00-4:00pm and May 31 10:00am-3:00pm at Fleet Feet Sports (859 Santa Cruz Ave. MP)
* Come VOLUNTEER to make this a fantastic event for all! Please contact Domonique Matthews if you would like to help! We need lots of hands for this awesome event! We can accommodate runners and spectators too!
* NO parking is allowed on the course or near Oak Knoll School. Please walk/bike to Oak Knoll or take our shuttle departing Hillview School every 15 minutes starting at 7:45am.
* Post run Wellness Fair is going to be great! Check out all our sponsors. Eat, drink and watch our awards ceremony too!

Come on out for a fun and fit morning Sunday June 1 at 9:00am!

 

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, Linda 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

Golden Oak Award:

Sue Booth

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

 

Community News

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).

 

SixFifty Lacrosse
Menlo Park - July 21-24, August 4-7, and August 11-14, 2014
These camp experiences are fun, high-energy teaching environments designed for:
* Novice or beginner players learning the basics of the game,
* Experienced players with a desire to take their next steps in the development of their game.
* Boys & Girls from incoming 3rd graders to outgoing 8th graders.
SixFifty summer camps are directed by Menlo-Atherton Grizzlies Youth Lacrosse Director, Matt Bond. Additional information and sign-ups can be found online, or email Coach Bond.

SamTrans
Offers an annual pass program that may help companies comply with Senate Bill No. 1339 requiring employers with 50 or more full-time employees to provide some sort of commuter benefits or commuter benefit program by Sept. 30, 2014.
For an affordable benefit price your employees will get:
* Annual unlimited-ride passes for all eligible employees
* Access to all 73 SamTrans routes
* Easy and fast boarding process
* Time to relax while SamTrans does all the driving
The total cost of participating in the Way2Go program is the greater of $115 per eligible employee or $11,500. The cost is pro-rated if the participant joins the program for less than a full year.
For more information, please visit the website.

Nurture your child's love of learning all summer long
Stanford University's exclusive online learning program for K-8 is now available to your student.
Gear up for our summer program and ensure your child has the opportunity to accelerate learning in K-8 math, language arts and writing. Get the $25 activation fee waived when you use the coupon code SUMMER at enrollment. Courses start as low as $13 per month and with just 20 min a few days per week, your child will keep learning all summer long.

7th Annual Matt Barnes Basketball Camp
Monday, August 4th - Friday, August 8th, 2014
Hosted by Electronic Arts (EA SPORTS)
9:00am - 3:00pm with an extended aftercare hour (until 4:00pm) for late pickups
Location:
Electronic Arts (EA) Campus
209 Redwood Shores Parkway, Redwood City, CA 94065
Boys & Girls, ages 7-14 | Registration Fee: $300
Registration includes fundamental coaching, camp t-shirt, daily lunch and snacks, an individual autographed photo with Matt Barnes, one personal autographed item (last day of camp), games and contests, certificate of completion, sessions with special guests and an exclusive tour of the EA Campus.
For more information or to register, please visit the website 

 

Paws to Read Summer Teen Reading Program
June 9 - August 9

Menlo Park Library

Readers can learn, discover and create at the Menlo Park Library this summer! Read at least 5 books and create a collage to win a FREE BOOK and be entered into a drawing to win one of many cool prizes. Don't forget to check out the teen only events and programs we have this summer.
Please view our flyer. For questions contact: Irish Atajar (650)330-2530

Pet Adoption & Information Fair
Saturday, June 7, 11am-2 pm
Looking for a special, furry friend to possibly adopt? Drop by, pet some cute dogs, and learn about summer reading for all ages at Menlo Park Library. (Adoption fair will be right outside the library under the oak trees).

Teen Night
Friday, June 20 6:30-8:30 pm Potluck & Games
Love food and having fun? Join us for a teen night picnic. The Menlo Park Library will provide sandwiches and light refreshments. Bring a dish to share with others. Registration required.

Scooby Doo Marathon
Friday, July 18 6:30-8:30 pm
Join us for a Scooby Doo marathon and relive your childhood. The Menlo Park Library will provide Scooby snacks and light refreshments. Registration required.

Collages
Saturdays, June 28, July 12, & August 2, 2-4 pm
Get a head start on your summer reading collage by attending Betsy Halaby's Collage Workshop sessions. Learn about the history of collage and see some great examples that will inspire you to create your own works of art in future sessions. No registration required.

Summer Book Club
Saturdays, June 24, July 19, & August 9 from 3:00-4:30 pm
Love books? Love movies?
Join us for book club as we discuss a book that has been made into a movie. The August 2nd session will vary in time from the previous sessions depending on the length of the movie. Registration required.

Summer Reading 2014 Mural Art Project
Wednesdays June 25, July 2, July 16, and July 23 * 10:15am-12:15pm
Join art instructor Betsy Halaby to create a 3-D animal menagerie to decorate the library!
For the flyer, please follow this link: http://menlopark.org/DocumentCenter/View/4014

 
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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