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Monday, June 1
- Registration Opens for Boys & Girls Fall Volleyball
- PTO Board Meeting, 8:15am
- 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, 2:00-2:55pm
Wednesday, June 3
- 4th/5th Grade Talent Show, 8:30-11:00am
- 4th Grade Field Day, 12:30pm
- 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
- 1st Grade Field Day, 8:15-10:15am
- 5th Grade Track Meet, 1:00pm
- Woodside Store Field Trip (Guerra), 9:15am-1:15pm
- Drama Department Candy Sales, 2:55pm, Bike Racks
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Monday, June 8
- Team Yob Show, 1:00pm, 2:15pm, 6:00pm, Gym
- Johnston Yoga Show, 10:35-11:30am, Playroom
- 5th Grade Field Day, 8:45am-12:30pm, Burgess Park
- Rooms 1/2/3 Field Day, 1:45-2:55pm
Tuesday, June 9
- Woodside Store Field Trip (Yob), 9:15am-1:15pm
- 2nd Grade Field Day, 10:35am-12:00pm
- 3rd Grade Field Day, 1:00-2:30pm
- Kindergarten Field Day, 1:30-2:30pm
Wednesday, June 10
- 5th Grade Performance, 10:00am, Gym
- 5th Grade Clap Out, 11:00am, Gym
- Last Day of School - MINIMUM DAY - 11:20am Dismissal
See the Oak Knoll calendar for more important dates and events
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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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2015-16 PTO Board Slate and Budget
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Traffic Safety Reminders - Share the Road!
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Due to the warmer weather, we have noticed a significant increase in bikers to & from school. It takes a committed community to keep our students safe. Thanks for doing your part!
DRIVERS - Thanks for driving cautiously!
- Pass cyclists with at least a 3 feet buffer - particularly on narrow streets like Oak Ave. and Lemon St.
- Slow down or wait to pass cyclists only when it's safe to do so
- Shoulder check for cyclists before opening car doors, changing lanes or turning
BIKERS - Thanks for riding predictably!
- Ride as far to the right as you can safely
- Stop at STOP signs --- particularly the one at Oak Ave. & Lemon St.
- Signal your intentions. If you need to take the lane:
- shoulder check first
- hand signal
- Only pass other cyclists and walkers on the left
- Dismount and walk across crosswalks
WALKERS - Thanks for walking to school!
- Cross ONLY at cross walk and when near the school, only where there's a CROSSING GUARD
- Shoulder check for cars and bikes
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Oak Knoll Boys (NEW) and Girls Volleyball Registration
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If your son or daughter is entering 4th or 5th grade for the 2015-2016 School Year, he or she can now sign up for Boys or Girls Fall Volleyball! Each team 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.
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, Allison Chao, JulieMcEvilly, Julie Gosler, or Sharon Schick if you would like to coach or if you have any questions. Registration begins on Monday, June 1, at TeamSnap. The cost for the season is $80. Scholarships are available. For more info regarding Oak Knoll volleyball, visit Oak Knoll After School Sports.
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Optional Summer Math Practice Provided by MPCSD
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Dear Parents, This year in MPCSD, we piloted TenMarks, a Common Core designed on-line Math program in various classrooms across different grade levels throughout the District. Given the positive feedback we have received and our impressive student data results, we have decided to implement TenMarks next year in every 3rd-5th grade classroom. Research shows that most children lose 2-3 months of math learning over the summer. We're delighted to inform you about a free program this summer offered by TenMarks, an Amazon Company that will provide your child with access to a powerful, personalized summer math program designed to help them reverse summer learning loss. Click here to find out about how the TenMarks Summer program works ( Spanish version here).
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Thank you to the art show volunteers, Domonique Matthews, Jenny Sullivan, Betsy Muhlner and Naed de la Vega who organized and hung over 700 pieces of art to be sure each child had a project to show during portfolio nights. Our fourth and fifth graders had a blast competing in the annual Science Olympiad last Friday!! This is one of the highlights of 4th and 5th grade and inspires a love for science! Thank you to our Committee Chairs: Carolyn Bowsher, Tracy Watt, and Jenny Sullivan who planned and organized the event. Thanks also to Allison Chao, Mark Baker and Theanne Thomson for doing the scoring and awards. Congratulations to Ms. Tom's green Fat Stax for placing first, Ms Veneman's Purple Ponies for finishing second and Ms Sanchez's Real Deal Teal Seals for placing third! Thank you to our awesome team leads: Diana Baker, Dave Bingham, Sally Black, Adrienne Bronstein, Patti Buck, Rhonda Bucklin, Stephanie Chen, Erika Drazan, Kim Grosso, Cyndy Hogan, Annette Lewis, Alison Matthews, Lynn Mickleburgh (Bingham), Lalit Shahani, Gina Skinner, Kris Swanson, Amy Thornborrow, Donna Tompkins, Nancy Witeck Thanks also goes to all the volunteers who helped us on the day! This event needs about 60 volunteers in one morning to make it run smoothly and we couldn't do it without you. THANK YOU! If you would like to be involved in next year's Science Olympiad, please email Christie Connaghan, Alison Matthews, or Amy Thornborrow.
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 Emily Chiet, Instrumental Music TeacherFavorite thing about Oak Knoll: I love that we embrace experimentation. That "let's try it!" approach is pervasive amongst the staff and the students. We do cool stuff because we're willing to color outside of the lines. (But not in Mr. A.'s class, of course.)A passion of yours: I used to run the instrument petting zoos for Nova Vista Symphony, the orchestra with which I play. I had to give it over to someone else for lack of time, but I love seeing the looks on the kids' faces when they see, hear, and try to play various instruments.A fun fact about yourself: I love sewing, particularly hand-sewn boxes and other organizational items. I've even managed to sell some boxes!A favorite quote: To set all in equilibrium, it is well; to put all in harmony is better. Author: Victor Hugo / Book: Ninety-Three.This was hard; I have a few favorites. :)  Rachel Knight, 4/5 Grade Band TeacherFavorite thing about Oak Knoll: I love the family atmosphere and sense of community at Oak Knoll. I also love the students and their willingness to keep an open mind and try something new. Whether it is a new song, dancing with a partner, or song a song from another country.A passion of yours: I am an active member of the American and local Orff Schulwerk Association. I also participate in American Diabetes Association and Children with Diabetes. I walk annually at the Relay for Life (American Cancer Society) in San Jose.A fun fact about yourself: My secret passion is cooking and baking. Thanksgiving has become my favorite holiday and I plan and prep weeks in advance and cook everything (even the pumpkin purée) from scratch. I enjoy baking for parties and friends. I also make baby food for my 6 month old nephew.A favorite quote: "Music is the universal language of mankind." H.W. Longfellow
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Are You In RUN for Education
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 Congratulations to everyone who participated in today's run! To view race results click here. A special thank you to our sponsors! Please support those businesses that support our schools. Headline Race Sponsor: Nelson Roberts Investment Advisors Partner Sponsors: DeLeon Realty, Greenheart Land Company, Magnussen's Toyota Palo Alto, Magnussen's Lexus of Fremont, Silicon Valley Community Foundation Leader Sponsors: Fleet Feet Sports, Mary Gilles Real Estate, Scott Kaloust DDS, Vivre Team and In-Kind Sponsors: 24 Lost Soles; Alkalign; Axis Personal Trainers; Bulldog Sports & Fitness; Cameron Aboudara DDS MS; Curious.com; Douglas Fairbairn Photography; Jorgenson; Gold Arrow Camp; GoldieBlox; McClure & Flegel LLP; Misfit Wearables; Pacific Peninsula Custom Group; Penelope Jones Design; Personify; Principia; Siegel; Stanford; University Real Estate; Studio Rincon; and Z-Ultimate Karate. The Are You In RUN for Education is 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 learn more about the run and to view today's race results, visit http://areyouin.mpcsd.org We look forward to seeing you at next year's run!
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Drama Department's Wonka Candy Sale
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Start Your Weekend Off Right...with WONKA Candy! Please visit the Willy Wonka candy concession corner near the bike racks after school on Friday, June 5 for a sweet treat and to help us raise money for the amazing Oak Knoll drama program. This year's production of Willy Wonka was a smash hit, and we're getting ready for more great programs next year with this end-of-year candy fundraiser. We will have a great variety of candies for sale so bring your dollars and your sweet tooths to the bike racks after school on Friday, June 5 to support our school program!
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Spanish Translators Needed for PTO
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If you are able to translate English to Spanish in written form, the PTO would love your help translating a few documents this summer. Please contact Stephanie Chen if you are able and willing to help. Thank you!
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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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Hillview News Co-Editor Needed
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If you'll have a 6th grader at Hillview next year and would like to get involved and be in the know about all the events happening on campus, here's the perfect opportunity! The Hillview PTO is looking for an enthusiastic, organized volunteer to be Co-Editor of the school newsletter, working with an experienced Editor and seasoned Communications Chair. You won't need to attend meetings or write copy, but will instead work at your own schedule to compile and edit content provided by community members, PTO, and Hillview staff. Best of all, you'll divide the job with your Co-Editor, so you'll essentially have half the year off! If you're interested, please email Michelle Box or Kate Kennedy. Thank you!
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Like to Bike?
For people of all ages who like to bike, Bike Menlo Park is a new Facebook community page. It is a volunteer effort by Encinal parent Lydia Lee, who serves on the city's bike commission. If you "like" the page, you will get posts about the latest improvements and projects to improve the bicycle and pedestrian network around town. Questions? Contact Lydia.
Grizzlies Lacrosse Summer League
Tuesday nights June 23 - Aug 11 @ Hillview Middle School Turf
$150 for 8 sessions Ages 5 - 15 Boys & Girls
www.MenloAthertonLacrosse.com to register & more info
Lacrosse Camp at Menlo School
July 6-10 from 2:30-5 p.m. (coed grades 4-8)
Coaches Jen Lee (Menlo girls' varsity lacrosse coach) and Greg Weigel (Menlo varsity boys' lacrosse coach)
The Menlo Lacrosse Camp is for boys and girls who want to learn basic skills, including throwing, catching, ground balls, basic team offense and basic individual and team defense all in a fun, engaging environment. More advanced players, will refine skills in shooting, dodging and advanced stick handling. Cleats and water required.
To sign up please follow this link. Questions email Katie Ferguson.
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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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