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Monday, May 25
Tuesday, May 26
- K-2 Multi Violin Concert, 6:30pm
- K-2 Multi Portfolio Night, 7:00pm
Wednesday, May 27
- PTO General Meeting. 1:00pm, Gym
- Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon, 11:30am, Gym
- Fitzgerald Marine Reserve Field Trip (Lavezzo/half Mitchell)
- 3rd Grade Music Selection Talk, 6:30pm, Gym
- 3rd Grade Portfolio Night, 7:00pm
Thursday, May 28
- Lunchtime Garden Sales
- 3rd Grade Recorder Concert, 12:30pm
- Kindergarten Portfolio Night, 7:00pm
- Field Closed after 3:00pm for Science Olympiad Setup
Friday, May 29
- Science Olympiad (Gym & Field closed)
- Science Olympiad Award Ceremony, 2:00-3:00pm
- San Francisco Zoo Field Trip (1st Grade), 8:30am-2:45pm
Sunday, May 31
- Are You In RUN for Education
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Monday, June 1
- PTO Board Meeting, 8:00am-12:00pm
- Marine Science Institute Field Trip (Kelley/Quarre), 8:45am-12:30pm
Tuesday, June 2
- Huddart Park Field Trip (Rooms 1/2/3), 8:45am-1:45pm
- Staff v. 5th Grade Kickball, 1:45-2:55pm
Wednesday, June 3
- 4th/5th Grade Talent Show, 8:15-11:00am
- Site Council Meeting, 3:30pm
Thursday, June 4
- Room 6 Graduation Ceremony, 12:00-1:30pm, Playroom
- 3-5 Multi Instrumental & 4th/5th Orff Ensemble Concert, 6:00pm
- 3-5 Multi, 4th & 5th Grade Portfolio Night, 7:00pm
Friday, June 5
- 5th Grade Track Meet, 1:00pm
- Woodside Store Field Trip (Guerra), 9:15am-1:15pm
- Drama Department Candy Sales, 2:30pm, Bike Racks
See the Oak Knoll calendar for more important dates and events
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Note from Principal Gracia
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Parents,
I enjoyed reading all of the input forms. Classes will be balanced and lists will be posted outside the office on Thursday, August 20 by 3:00pm.
We have looked at our numbers and will NOT need to have a lottery for students placing into multi-age programs. We were able to accommodate all parents program choices.
Thanks,
Mrs.Gracia
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David Ackerman's Group Gift
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If you would like to wish our beloved Principal, David Ackerman, happy travels in his retirement, please click here. You can write a personal message to David which will be included when his gift is presented. We are trying to fund a nice trip from the parents of Oak Knoll School.
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Portfolio Nights continue this week. Please check the schedule:
- K-2 Multi: May 26, 7:00pm
- Kindergarten: May 28, 7:00pm
- 3rd Grade: May 27, 7:00pm
- 4th, 5th, and 3-5 Multi, June 4, 7:00pm
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3rd Grade Music Selection Talk
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Attention 3rd Grade Parents: Music Selection Talk
Wednesday, May 27, 6:30-7:00pm (right before Portfolio Night, Gym
Please join Mrs. Chiet and Ms. Knight to hear about the exciting music options offered in 4th grade. Options include Band, Strings, and Orff Ensemble. There will be demonstrations of all the instruments being offered. We encourage all 3rd grade parents and students to attend.
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School Supplies for 2015-16 Provided by School District
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All school and classroom supplies for the upcoming school year (2015-16) will be provided by the Menlo Park City School District. There is no need for parents to purchase any school supplies for their students prior to the start of school.
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Proposed PTO Board Slate and Budget for 2015-16
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Last month, the PTO Board approved the slate of executive officers for our 2015-16 PTO Board. Last week, the PTO Board approved the proposed 2015-16 PTO budget.
We will be voting on both the PTO Board slate and proposed PTO budget for 2015-16, which were approved at our PTO Board meetings on April 8 and May 13, respectively. Please attend the PTO General Membership Meeting on Wednesday, May 27 at 1:15pm in the Gym where the PTO General Membership will be voting on these items.
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Come One, Come All! Are You In RUN for Education
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 Our School District fun-run, the Are You In RUN for Education presented by Nelson Roberts Investment Advisors will start next Sunday, May 31 at 9:00am at Oak Knoll School. Choose between a chip-timed 5K or a 2.5K (1.5 mile) family walk or run. Over $3,000 in total prizes will be awarded to top finishers in every category. There will be plenty of family fun at our Wellness Fair, following the run. Put on your best smiles in the photo booth provided by Nelson Roberts, play flag-football with Bulldog Sports and attempt Kennolyn's obstacle course bouncy house. When it is time to eat, head over to the Waffle Amore food truck, and don't forget to visit the fair's booths where over 30 sponsors will be offering giveaways. It's not too late to enter the run as a Family Sponsor for a donation of $500, which includes five race entries and an invitation to the Nelson Roberts Family Pasta Night on Saturday May 30th at the Griffith family home in Atherton. Entry to run as an individual is $40 and entry to the Wellness Fair is free to all. Prizes awarded to race winners include elegant activity trackers by Misfit Wearables, gift cards from running specialists, Fleet Feet; award winning construction toys by GoldieBlox, stylish Smith Optics sunglasses and sporty Camelback water bottles. Volunteer: Interested in being part of the fun but don't feel like walking or running? Why not volunteer? To learn more about volunteer opportunities please contact David Korn. Packet pick up (includes run t-shirt, bib and timing chip) will be available at Fleet Feet Sports, Menlo Park, Friday, May 29, from 12:00-4:00pm and Saturday, May 30 from 10:00am-3:00pm Race Transportation: Parking will be limited near Oak Knoll School. We encourage you to bike, walk or take the shuttle bus from Hillview Middle School parking lot starting at 7:45am. The Are You In RUN for Education is being organized by the MPAEF, as well as the PTO's of the Menlo Park City School District: Encinal, Laurel, Oak Knoll and Hillview schools. Funds raised will support our children's education. To register and learn more about the run, visit http://areyouin.mpcsd.org. Thank you to all of our generous sponsors! The 2015 run, presented by Nelson Roberts Investment Advisors, is also sponsored by: DeLeon Realty, Greenheart Land Company, Silicon Valley Community Foundation, Scott Kaloust DDS, Fleet Feet Sports, Magnussen Toyota, Magnussen Lexus, Mary Gilles Real Estate, Vivre, AMR, 24 Lost Soles, Alkalign, Axis Personal Trainers, Bulldog Sports, Cameron Aboudara DDS MS, Gold Arrow Camp, GoldieBlox, Curious.com, Misfit Wearables, Pacific Peninsula Custom Group, Penelope Jones Interior Design, Principia, Stanford University Real Estate, Studio Rincon, and Z-Ultimate Karate.
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Sign Up to Be a Room Parent Next Year
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Don't miss out on being a room parent next year! Sign up now for one of the most rewarding volunteer roles at Oak Knoll. Room parents play a critical role at Oak Knoll, coordinating parties, field trips, and in-class volunteering for the teachers. There are typically 4 room parents per classroom (or 3 in each multi-age homeroom). Sign-ups will remain open throughout the summer until August 20, but we encourage you to sign up as early as possible! Once signed up, you will be contacted on Sunday, August 23, to confirm your placement as a room parent. Please remember that all current room parents must also sign up again for next year, including the looping 4th/5th grade classes. Any questions, feel free to contact Janell Sanford.
Julie Pietrantoni, Amy Thornborrow, and Janell Sanford
2015-16 Room Parent Program Co-Chairs
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Calling 5th Grade Parents - Camp Hillview Needs You!
If you'll have a 6th grader at Hillview next year, Camp Hillview is the perfect way for you to see first-hand how fun and exciting the kickoff to a new school year will be for your child! You can help set up and serve lunch to the 6th grade class and their 8th grade WEB leaders on Mon. Aug. 24 (10:30am-12:30pm), or you can chaperone the pool party on Fri. Aug. 28 (11:30am-2:30pm). Please email Kate Kennedy or Michelle Box if you're interested in helping with one or both of these fun activities!
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Hillview Site Council Seeking Parent Nominations
The Hillview Site Council, a group consisting of Hillview's Principal, teachers and staff, student representatives, and elected parents, is the body responsible for developing and monitoring the School Site Plan. This plan specifies the goals and metrics that drive the school's major decisions on academics, the school environment, social-emotional well-being, technology, and any other significant areas related to the running of the school. The Site Council is also responsible for creating, implementing and evaluating the annual school survey.
The Hillview Site Council has three open parent positions (out of five regular parent positions) for the two year term from 2015-2016 thru 2017-2018 and one English Language Advisory Committee (ELAC) parent position open for this same term. The council meets approximately once a month after school. All meetings are open to the public.
Interested candidates should submit their name, a brief description of their background, and reasons for wanting to serve on the council to Andrea Luskin by Sunday, May 31. Site Council nominees will be voted on at the council's last meeting of this year on Monday, June 8. The meeting will take place from 3:30-4:30pm in the Hillview front office conference room.
Candidates must be present at the meeting. All parents of Hillview students, or of incoming Hillview students for the 2015/16 school year. who are in attendance at the meeting are eligible to vote.
For more information, please contact Site Council Chairperson Andrea Luskin or Principal Burmeister.
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Incoming Kinder Summer Play Dates
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Incoming Kinder Parents, mark your calendars! Please come join other incoming Kinder families at Oak Knoll for our informal Summer Play Dates. These are great chances for your child to meet other incoming Kinders and get to know the Kinder playground and for parents to meet and chat with other incoming Kinder parents. Come to one, or come to all, it's up to you!
Dates: June 13, July 11, Aug 1
Time: 10:30am - 12:00pm
Place: Oak Knoll Kinder Playground
If you would like to sign up for the Summer Kinder Contact List to be reminded about the Summer Play Dates and other informal summer-only Kinder activities, sign up here. Please note that this list is not required, is opt-in, and is an informal group. If you signed up at the Kinder Q&A and Play, there is no need to sign up again. For questions, please contact Amy Redell.
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Shop.MPAEF.org for Father's Day!
Earn money for our schools when you shop online!
Remember Dad next month with cool gifts from your favorite stores at Shop.MPAEF.org. Just click on your favorite merchant's link, shop for gadgets, electronics, books and more. Earn money for our schools when you shop. Shop now!
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Let's Meet in the Middle...Plaza
Thursday, May 28, 2015 | 6:00pm-8:00pm
Saturday, May 30, 2015 | 10:00am-2:00pm
Please join Stanford University representatives at upcoming open houses at Encinal Elementary School to participate in the development of the future Middle Plaza located at 500 El Camino Real in Menlo Park.. These community meetings will kick off an important planning process to create a new, shared gathering place for the community. To learn more or to participate in the process, please visit: www.middleplaza.org.
AYSO
Offers recreational and competitive soccer experiences to all children between the ages of 4.5 and 19 (birthdates 8/1/1996-1/31/2011). Although our early registration has ended, it is still possible for returning or new families to register their player by going to www.mpsoccer.org and following the instructions. The season begins in September and continues through October for our kinderleague (4 and 5-year olds) and mid-November for older players. All games for players in grade school and middle school are scheduled for Saturdays. Fees, $100 for 4 and 5-year-olds and $150 for older players, include uniform, photos, and trophy; financial aid is available. Fees will increase by $50 later this month. registrar@mpsoccer.org
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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.
To read past Oak Knoll PTO newsletters, please visit our archives.
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