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Oak Knoll PTO
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Tuesday, November 18
- Levi Stadium Field Trip (Clancy, Bouret, Tom), 8:30am-3:00pm
Thursday, November 20
- Last Day of MPAEF Campaign
- Are You IN Day - please wear Orange!
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November 26-28
Tuesday, December 2
- 3rd Grade Debate Parent Night, 7:00-8:30pm, Gym
Wednesday, December 3
- 4th Grade Debate Parent Night, 7-8:30pm, Gym
- Levi Stadium Field Trip (MLB), 9:00am-2:30pm
See the Oak Knoll calendar for more important dates and events
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MAKE IT COUNT - HELP US EARN AN ADDITIONAL $80,000 FOR OUR SCHOOLS
Donate Today & Be Part of the $80,000 for 80% Participation Challenge
There are only 5 days left in the campaign. Have you committed your support to the MPAEF?
Here's a very good reason why you need to do so now. By donating or pledging online by November 20th, a group of generous district donors have pledged to give an additional $80,000 if we reach 80% parent participation. Help us rise to the challenge and achieve this goal in support of all our children's education. As of Friday, we need 568 district families to donate or make an online pledge to meet our goal of 80% participation. Every donation brings us one family closer. Your participation matters and any size donation counts, so consider making one that is meaningful for your family. The only donation too small is no donation at all! The time to take action is now. You can pledge or donate online at www.mpaef.org. You may mail donations to the MPAEF office at PO Box 584, Menlo Park, CA 94026 or drop off your donation in your school's office by Thursday. Please know that a pledge can be fulfilled through March 15, 2015, which is a great way to make your commitment, be counted, and pay at a time convenient for you. Thank you to our many families who have already committed their support.    ____________________________________________________________________________
Are You IN Day! Let's Celebrate Our Schools! November 20th
With the conclusion of the annual fundraising campaigns, it's time to celebrate all of our families and their commitment to our schools. Your support of the MPAEF and Oak Knoll's PTO help make possible an incredible education for every child in our District. Let's celebrate with Are You IN Day on Thursday! We look forward to seeing our students, teachers, staff and parents all wearing ORANGE! Each school has its special plans -- we hope you will join in the fun. ____________________________________________________________________________ Thank You For Supporting the 5th Annual MPAEF Gift Boutique
Heartfelt thanks goes out to parent volunteers Julia Molise and Claire Thompson and their entire team for organizing the 5th Annual MPAEF Gift Boutique held at Allied Arts this past week. District parents and community members shopped over 20 amazing and thoughtfully chosen vendors, dined at the Cafe and spent an evening with the experts on holiday party planning.
Thank you to everyone who came out and shopped and those who volunteered. The Boutique is a much loved feel good community event and 20% of Boutique proceeds will benefit our schools. Thank you!
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Please donate extra kids' clothing to our office - especially needed before (hopefully) rainy days! All kids' sizes welcome.
Also, as you finalize holiday plans, please report planned absences by filling out this online form, emailing Cathy Petersen, or calling the school office at 650-854-4433. Thank you!
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Grades 2/3 Spots Still Open for Girls Leadership Institute Workshops
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There are still spots open in our Girls Leadership Institute Workshop for grades 2/3 during February. Parents and daughters will learn about identifying healthy relationships, finding their voices, and communicating more effectively. Girls will also develop resilient responses to conflict, challenges, and mistakes. The program is interactive, fun, and enlightening for parents and daughters! Workshops for K/1, 2/3 in January, and 4/5 are full at this time.
Click here for details, including cost and specific dates, and to register online!
If you have any questions, please email Stephanie Chen.
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MPCSD Denies Charter School Petition
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Last Wednesday, a public MPCSD board meeting was held regarding the Menlo Mandarin Immersion Charter School (MMICS) petition. The District's Leadership Team presented to the MPCSD School Board the findings from their extensive review of the petition (click here for the report). After public comment, the Board unanimously denied the petition based on the criteria outlined in the law, adopting the Leadership Team's report as the official written findings. For additional information please visit mpcsd.org.
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Are your kids loving their new Otterwear gear? Let's give a big thank you to Tracy Roeder, Vickie Mrva, and Jenny Buddin for running this year's Otterwear program!!! They did a great job selecting and managing the merchandise and orders. It was a huge amount of work and they did a fantastic job! Thank you again Tracy, Vickie and Jenny!
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Substitute Teachers Needed for District Pool
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Looking for a way to contribute to your child's school district and earn yourself a few dollars? Why not try substitute teaching a couple of days a week? Substitutes without a California Teaching Credential are employed on a short term basis (meaning day-to-day subbing vs long-term leave subbing). We often need substitutes for roving purposes, meaning substitutes release teachers for special meetings or trainings for a few hours during the day. In order to sub in California, we need to see a passing CBEST score and transcripts showing a BA or higher. For more information, contact our district office.
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Oak Knoll Yearbook On Sale Now
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First, thanks to all of the 5th graders who submitted artwork for the 2014-15 Yearbook Cover Contest. The winner will be announced on the last day of school. All of the drawings will soon be displayed in the bulletin board by the front office. Be sure to stop by and take a look at our amazing young artists.
Second, Oak Knoll's 2014-2015 Yearbook is now on-sale, through December 31! Orders are exclusively online for $25. Yearbooks will now be in full color! Be sure to specify your child's(ren) grade and teacher for each book. Also, look for an email blast with a link to purchase the yearbook from Jostens. The yearbooks are a great way to keep Oak Knoll memories alive for your kids.
Please contact Rhonda Bucklin if ordering online is not an option.
Finally, 5th grade parents, in a few weeks, we begin gathering your 5th grader's Baby Photo for inclusion in the yearbook, another long-standing tradition. You will be asked to provide photos of your of child between the ages of 3 and 12 months. Otherwise, it's not challenging enough to identify the baby/toddler.
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Audition Sign-Ups For Spring Musical Now Open
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 All 4th and 5th graders are invited to try out for Oak Knoll's Spring Musical, Willy Wonka Jr.
The show will be cast and directed by Oak Knoll's Music Specialist, Bee Tee, and Hillview's Drama Director, Bill Hairston. Students will rehearse after school Tuesday, Thursday and Friday each week beginning in January. Ten weeks of rehearsals will culminate in two performances at Hillview on Thursday, 3/26 and Saturday, 3/28 followed by a school assembly on Tuesday, 3/31.
Auditions will be held after school on Tuesday, December 9 and Wednesday, December 10. Please visit Mrs. Tee's Fusion Page to sign-up for an Audition time. Details on what to prepare for the audition as well as important rehearsal and parent volunteer requirements are provided.
Please contact Page Curtin with any questions.
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MPAEF Spring Auction - Come Join the Team!
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Have you enjoyed taking part in the MPAEF Spring Auction year after year? Are you new to the District and excited to get involved? Join us and help us raise $250K+ for our schools!! We are currently seeking a parent volunteer to be the Auction Co-Chair for the 2015 MPAEF Spring Auction to be held on Saturday, April 11 at Sharon Heights Golf & Country Club. Cyndy Hogan is returning as the Event Co-Chair so you'll be working with a seasoned partner. We are seeking an auction-side co-chair to oversee the online and event-night auction. If you are someone who has good project management skills, data management skills, and an interest in organizing a large-scale event to support our schools, we need you! If you are interested in learning more about this important and fun role, please reach out to Calla Griffith at 650-906-7960.
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Boy Scouts of America
Menlo Park Club Scouts Pack 222 Food Drive for Second Harvest Food Bank
Tuesday, November 18 and Friday, November 21
Oak Knoll School Front Office
All contributions go direction to Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties. Thanks for your support!
Palo Alto Girls Softball Registration now open Registration closes January 20, 2015 Register here. Redwood City Girls Softball League Menlo Park and Atherton girls 5-14 Sign up for the 2015 spring season This league is organized the same way as the M-A Little League, with trained coaches, play-offs for 10U and up, and All-Star tournament teams for the summer. For more information, visit www.rcgsl.org, or email registration@rcgsl.org. Twas the Night Before Christmas Saturday December 6, 4:00pm Sunday December 7, 1:00pm and 4:00pm Saturday, December 13,1:00pm and 4:00pm Sunday, December 14, 1:00pm and 4:00pm Presented by Dancers Repertory Theatre and Menlo Park Academy of Dance Located at the Woodside Performing Arts Center - Tickets. Oak Knoll dancers include Savannah Lang, Isabella Arizini, Soleil du Bois, Olivia Matthews, Carolina Arizini, Ella Skinner, Mary Gaughan Curtin, Alaina Egnal, Meghan Feick, Bridgid Cutright, Sadie Evans, Chelsea Feick, Annabelle Johnson, and Helena Yassa. The Nutcracker Sunday, December 7th at 1:00pm and 4:00pm At the Fox Theater in Redwood City on. Tickets are available via the website.
Nueva School
Brigadoon, A musical performance
Friday November 21 at 6:30pm
Saturday Novemenber 22 at 1:00pm and 6:30pm
Sunday Noverber 23 at 1:00pm
6565 Skyline Blvd. Hillsborough
Brigadoon will be performed by the students from the Middle School. Join us for a fantastic performance. It is free of charge.
Friends of Allied Arts
Children's Holiday Party
Sunday, December 14 at 12:30 pm until 3pm.
At Allied Arts Guild
75 Arbor at Cambridge Ave., Menlo Park
Exciting entertainment for children ages 4-9 accompanied by an adult. ($25 per person) Visit alliedartsguild.org for details.
Hillview Middle School Presents The Miracle Worker
Hillview Performing Arts Center
Thursday, November 20, 3:30pm
Friday, November 21, 7:00pm
Saturday, November 22, 2:30pm & 7:00pm
Based on the remarkable true story for Helen Keller and her teacher Annie Sullivan, this inspiring play has become an unforgettable American classic. Please join the young actors of the Hillview Drama department in their presentation of this timeless tale. Tickets are $10; $9 for students with an ASB card.
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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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