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Oak Knoll PTO
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Otter Weekly
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June 1, 2014
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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
- Talent Show Rehearsal, Part I: 12:30-2:45pm
Thursday, June 5
- Garden Sale: 11:45am-1:00pm, Upper Playground
- Talent Show Rehearsal, Part II: 11:15am-1:00pm
- Learning Center Commencement Celebration: 12:00pm, Playroom
Friday, June 6
- Talent Show: 8:30am, Gym
- Parent Discussion on Summer Reading: 8:15-9:00am, Library
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Monday, June 9
- 5th Grade Track Meet: 1:00pm, Field
Tuesday, June 10
- Multi-Age Field Day: 2:00-3:00pm
Wednesday, June 11
- 4th Grade Field Day: 8:45-11:15am
- 3rd Grade Field Day: 12:00-3:00pm
- MPCSD Board Candidate Information Night: 6:00-7:30pm, TERC
Thursday, June 12
- 1st Grade Field Day: 8:30-10:00am
- 2nd Grade Field Day: 10:35am-12:00pm
- 5th Grade Field Day: 8:45am-12:30pm, Burgess Park
Friday, June 13
- MINIMUM DAY - dismissal at 11:20am
- Kindergarten Field Day: 10:00-11:00am, Kinder Yard
- 5th Grade Clap Out: 10:15am
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Please remember to check Lost & Found before the end of the year! Unclaimed items will be donated to charity on June 16.
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Newton Center is Coming to Oak Knoll!
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Parents, we have heard your request for on-site aftercare and we are happy to announce that for the 2014-15 school year we will have the Newton Center on our campus!
Newton provides academic after school care to students enrolled in Kindergarten through 8th grade. Newton Center operates school's sites each school day from dismissal until 6:00pm and according to the school's yearly calendar.
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Girls' Fall Volleyball Registration is Now Open!
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If your daughter is entering 4th or 5th grade for the 2014-15 School Year, she can now sign up for GIrls' Fall Volleyball! The girls will learn the basic skills of the game in a fun and encouraging environment on teams coached by parent volunteers. Practices will be held twice a week at Oak Knoll, while weekly games will be played at Arrillaga Gym in Menlo Park. Games will commence mid-September and end mid-November. And, parents, coaching volleyball is a wonderful volunteer opportunity! No experience is necessary - just a positive attitude and a willingness to bump, set, spike, and dig it! Contact Stefano Baldassi, Patty Buck, Melissa Engelkemier, Julie McEvilly, or Nancy Witeck if you would like to coach or if you have any questions. Registration begins Monday June 2 at TeamSnap. The cost for the season is $70; and if you are in need of financial assistance, scholarships are available. For more info regarding Oak Knoll volleyball, visit Oak Knoll After School Sports.
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Room 25 is excited to announce that our annual garden sale will be on Thursday June 5 at 12:15pm. We've been busy planting, harvesting, and creating this year - now you have the chance to share in what we've been doing!
There will be a variety of vegetable and flower seed packets, plants, and garden-oriented gift items for sale. All the seeds and plants are from Oak Knoll's learning garden! Prices range from $0.50 to $5.00. The hand-painted birdhouses will be $10.00. Proceeds will benefit Oak Knoll's learning garden.
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Summer Reading Discussion
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Looking for good book ideas for your child's summer reading? Looking for help to get your reluctant reader reading? Come hear Jane Bennion, the librarian, and Jacqui Cebrian and Helga Dinning, reading specialists, talk about keeping summer reading fun. Let's have the only summer slide be the one with water on it. June 6 from 8:15-9:00am in the library. Hope to see you there!
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K-1-2 Multi-Age Suzuki Concert DVD
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If you would like to order the K-1-2 Multi-Age Suzuki Concert DVD, please use this online form.
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Mandatory Student Re-Enrollment Required by June 30
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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 registrar@mpcsd.org! 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 registrar@mpcsd.org and include your name, your child(ren)'s name, school and grade.
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Order School Supplies for 2014-15
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Want to avoid the last-minute rush to purchase school supplies this Fall? We have the solution for you! Please not, kindergarteners do NOT need to order or purchase school supplies. Order school supplies through Oak Knoll PTO and you will have all you need in the Fall. It's that simple! 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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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
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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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MPCSD Board Candidate Information Night
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On Wednesday June 11 from 6:00-7:30pm, representatives from the Board of Education will conduct a Candidate Information Night for individuals who may be interested in running for the Menlo Park City School District Board of Education. This meeting will be held at the District Office, TERC Building, 181 Encinal Avenue, Atherton.
Three of MPCSD's five Board members have terms ending in 2014. During the June 11 meeting, the Board will explain the role and responsibilities of a Board member, the level of commitment that Board service requires, discuss District initiatives and challenges, and respond to questions from citizens who are considering their candidacy. The filing period to become a candidate is July 14 through August 8, 2014. The election is scheduled for November 4, 2014.
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Attention 5th Graders: Hillview News
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Hillview Back to School Events and Volunteers
Incoming 6th Grade Families: We need several volunteers for various Back to School Events to make those starting days run smoothly. Please take a look at some of the events and dates below and see how you would like to help out.
Monday August 18,10:00am-2:00pm, E Komo Mai Luau: Set up and decorate for the first annual Back to School Luau.
Tuesday August 19 and Wednesday August 20, 11:00am-12:00pm (either or both days), Camp Hillview: Help serve lunches to 6th graders, teachers and 8th grader WEB leaders.
Friday August 22, time tbd, Camp Hillview: Chaperone pool field trip for 6th graders.
Throughout Year, Hot Lunch Volunteers: This is a quick and easy way to get on campus and get a feel for the school. Shifts available 1 or 2 times per month.
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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 hvserviceclub@gmail.com. If you have any further questions, please contact Nicole Scott via email or 650-854-4433 ext 4107. ________________________________________________________________________________
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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Are You In RUN for Education 2014
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Congratulations to all of today's RUN participants!
Top male finisher was Ahmet Gokcek of Palo Alto at 17:39 and top female finisher was Marina Nagy of Menlo Park at 20:50.
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Headline Level
Nelson Roberts Investment Advisors
Partner Level
Davis Polk
Silicon Valley Community Foundation
Leader Level
DeLeon Realty
Fleet Feet Sports
Magnussen's Lexus of Fremont
Magnussen's Toyota Palo Alto
Team Level
24 Lost Soles
Beeline Bikes
Bulldog Sports & Fitness
Cameron L. Aboudara, DDS, MS
Choicelunch
Costello & Sons Insurance
Gold Arrow Camp
Healthy Schools Initiative, Sequoia Health Care District
Holman Kaye Law Group
Mary Gilles, Alain Pinel Realtor
Pacific Peninsula Custom Group
Principia
Scott Kaloust, DDS, MS
Solid, Tess with a Cause
Studio Rincon Yoga, Dance & Fitness
Vibe Yoga
Vivre
Z Ultimate Self Defense Studios
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A Special Thank You to Nelson Roberts Investment Advisors, our new business partner and headline sponsor of the 2014 Are You In RUN for Education. Thank you for helping make today's race a successful and memorable event!
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Pay Tribute to a Graduate or Teacher
Looking for a special way to remember your student's time at Encinal, Oak Knoll or Hillview? Want to show your appreciation to a teacher or staff member who has made a lasting impact on your student? Consider a gift to the MPAEF Endowment in their name. Your honoree will be acknowledged as a Tribute recipient for the Class of 2014.
What's the Endowment? A fund that has contributed over $500,000 to our schools and is designed to benefit the District for generations. As a restricted revenue source, the Endowment is solely dedicated to fostering academic excellence, especially in areas of writing, math, science and music through professional development, particularly teacher leadership, and design thinking innovation.
For more information on the Endowment, visit the MPAEF website.
To make a Tribute gift, visit http://mpaef.org/donate-to-endowment.
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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).
Host a Foreign Exchange Student
AFS (American Field Service) is looking for host families for high school foreign exchange students for the next school year. You don't have to have teenagers at home to host. You can also have a wonderful experience hosting if you have young children who would enjoy learning about the world by having a big brother or sister, or even if you do not have kids at home. To learn more and review a list of students and their profiles, click here and enter your zip code to see the students who will be coming to the Bay Area. All AFS exchange students are honors students who have been selected for the program based on their academic success, responsibility, adaptability and optimism. To learn more about hosting, please contact Pam Wong, the AFS liaison for the Peninsula, at 387-1536.
Kids Bike Adventure Camp
Wheel Kids is an adventure summer day camp that uses bicycling as a means of exploration, transportation, personal development and fun. In Wheel Kids Adventure Riding Camp, elementary and middle school-age children participate in daily bike rides, cycling skills clinics, bicycle maintenance instruction, off-the-bike adventures and activities. Our Two Wheelers Club is a special one-week program for kids in the 5-8 age range teaching cyclists to ride independently - free of training wheels - while enjoying a week of summer camp run! Come join us, spots are still open!
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.
Get Acquainted with Ladera Oaks
Annual Open House on Sunday, June 8 from 3:00-5:00pm.
Have fun this summer with your family and friends at Ladera Oaks Swim, Tennis and Fitness Club! Located near Bianchini's Market on Alpine Road, we offer year-round swimming for kids and adults, tennis and a fitness center, minutes from school, home and work. If you are new to the area or unfamiliar with Ladera Oaks, this is a great time to drop by, get to know us and see what we have to offer. Bring your family, swimsuits and racquets - relax by one of our two heated, full-sized pools, check out our newly renovated tennis lounge, and meet our instructors, coaches, and tennis and fitness pros. Learn about our summer swim league and junior tennis programs. Enjoy live bluegrass music performed by Steep Ravine, complimentary refreshments and prizes. There's never been a better time to get acquainted with Ladera Oaks! Please register here. if you have any questions, please visit our website, call 650-854-3101x1000 or email.
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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