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> RSVP to Parenting in the Digital Age Event 5/16
> RSVP to Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon 5/20
> Register for Schoolhouse Rocks 5K Run 5/22
> Sign up to be a 2016-2017 Room Parent
Scroll down below for more details on all these items.
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Sunday, May 8
- 2016-2017 Room Parent Sign-Ups Now Open (see below)
Tuesday, May 10
- Blood Drive, 8:30am-12:30pm, Oak Knoll
- RFEP Ceremony, 6:00-7:00pm, District Office
- MPCSD Board Meeting, 6:00pm, TERC
Wednesday, May 11
- Roaring Camp Field Trip (4th/5th Grade), 7:00am-4:00pm (please NOTE departure/return time!)
Thursday, May 12
- RSVP due for Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon (see below)
Friday, May 13
- Sprit Day for Schoolhouse Rocks 5k Run, including Lunchtime Dance Party, wear Crazy Running Gear
- Mini Relay for Life, 9:00pm-12:00am, Hillview
- Woodside Store Field Trip (Yob), 9:15am-1:15pm
Saturday, May 14
- Kinder Q&A and Play (incoming Kindergarten), 10:00am-12:00pm, Kinder Yard
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Monday, May 16
- Parenting in the Digital Age, 7:00-8:30pm, Gym (see below)
May 16 - May 19
- Hillview Summer Reading Book Fair (see times below)
Thursday, May 19
- Hillview Open House (5th Grade), 6:00-9:00pm
Friday, May 20
- Volunteer Appreciation Lunch, 11:45am, Gym
- PTO General Membership Meeting, 1:00pm, Gym
Sunday, May 22
- Schoolhouse Rocks 5K Run, 9:00am, Oak Knoll
Friday, June 3
- Rescheduled Spring Family Picnic, 5:00-7:00pm, Oak Knoll Playground
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Dear Oak Knoll Parents,
Thank you for taking time to complete our Oak Knoll Site Survey this year! Each grade level was well represented, with a total of 535 responses overall, which is great since we believe that feedback is key in helping us analyze the current situation, reflect, and improve our school for our students and families.
Our survey data is always informative and helps us plan, revise, and reinforce programs at Oak Knoll. We spend time analyzing the data and then meet individually with every staff member to review his/her specific data. These conversations with our teachers happen now so we have time to make necessary changes before the year is over. Click here to read Ms. Gracia's full letter on the Oak Knoll Site Survey Results. |
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Parenting in the Digital Age Evening
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In response to parent feedback in the annual Site Council Survey, Oak Knoll would like to invite all parents to join Mrs. Gracia and staff to Parenting in the Digital Age: We are in this together!, a parent education evening. We are offering this event to our parents at the preferred time, from 7:00-8:30pm, on Monday, May 16, in the Gym.
It seems almost impossible to stay up with what our children face and are interested in on the tech front. How do we stay current and at the same time support our children as they navigate through their childhood with the added challenge and gift of technology? On May 16th TOGETHER we will discuss, share, learn and develop community agreements to keep our kids safe online and engaged in life outside of technology. This is a parent participation event and you will leave with recommendations that you can implement at home! We are also offering FREE onsite babysitting!
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Attention All Parent Volunteers - Come to the Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon
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Thank you on behalf of the teachers, staff, and PTO for your hard work this year! Along with the amazing teachers and staff at Oak Knoll, it is involved and engaged families that really make our school and community so special. Once again, you have helped make this another banner year for our school!
To show our appreciation for your efforts and support, all school volunteers are invited to attend Oak Knoll's annual Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon on Friday, May 20, from 11:45am to 1:00pm in the large gym. Whether you volunteer in the library, on the playground, at hot lunch, at a community event, in the classroom, as a room parent, as a committee chair, on a committee, or in any way that supports our school and community, we invite you to attend our annual luncheon. At the luncheon, we will also recognize this year's Golden Oak, Continuing Service Award (CSA), Honorary Service Award (HSA), and School Service Award (SSA) recipients.
If you plan to attend, please RSVP by Thursday, May 12. We hope to see many of you there!
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2016 Service Award Recipients
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Please join us in congratulating our 2016 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!
District Council
Honorary Service Awards: Scott Hinshaw, Christine Keefer, Ricky Nicoles
Continuing Service Award: Jody Buckley
President's Awards: Aarti Chandna, Erin Reyes
Menlo Park-Atherton Education Foundation
President's Awards: Calla Griffith, Alka Gupta
The MPAEF also recognizes District parents for their incredible volunteerism and support of our mission. A complete list of Foundation Service Award recipients will be announced in the upcoming MPAEF newsletter.
Hillview Middle School
Honorary Service Awards: Chris Arrington, Katie DeAnda, Brian Darmanin, Kristin McDonnell, Sara Richter
Continuing Service Awards: Cathy Garagozzo, Joanne Lofthouse, Andrea Luskin, Deanna Schroder
Golden Oak Awards: Katie Angioletti, Monica Bosch & Jim Stoneham, Amy Boyle, Lynn Cox, Pam Fernandes, Kristi Waldron
President's Awards: Michelle Box, Kate Kennedy
Encinal Elementary School
Honorary Service Awards: Marta Solsona, Jennifer Kollman, Teresa Reif, Kelly Morimune
Continuing Service Awards: Sara Teeple, Jennifer Nelson
Golden Oak Award: Dawn Edgren
President's Award: Jill Vizas
Laurel Elementary School
Honorary Service Awards: Kelly Blythe, Grant Conour, Kara Galbraith, Jenn Shoup, Sheila Warren
Continuing Service Awards: Jill Baker, Maria Clemo, Bernice van der Meer, Heidi Yamada
Golden Oak Awards: Mary Beckstrom, Jessica Meeks
President's Award: Wendy Horton
Oak Knoll Elementary School
Honorary Service Awards: Alison Matthews, Emily Record
Continuing Service Awards: Mark Baker, Tamara Russel, Bee Tee
Golden Oak Award: Barb Snow
President's Award: Stephanie Chen
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2016-2017 Room Parent Sign-ups - Open Now
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The room parent program will have a new look next school year! To streamline the role of room parents and increase the volunteering opportunities for all classroom parents, there will now be two room parents per classroom, with the responsibilities being shared.
So don't miss out! Sign up now for one of the most rewarding volunteer roles at Oak Knoll. It's a great way to get to know other parents and your child's teacher, and you'll get to know firsthand what's going on in your child's classroom. Room parents typically help to organize class parties, field trips, and organize parent volunteers when needed. Also, being a room parent doesn't require much on-campus time - so, even if you have little ones still at home or you work full-time, it's a perfect way to get involved!
It is our hope to accommodate everyone, so we appreciate your understanding and flexibility if that is not possible. Please remember that all current room parents must sign up again for next year, including Multi-age class room parents.
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PTO Board Slate & Budget 2016-2017
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The PTO Board has approved the following slate of executive officers for our 2016-2017 PTO Board. Proposed PTO Board Slate 2016-2017:
President - Janelle McCombs (automatically filled)
Vice President - Christa West
Parliamentarian - Stephanie Chen (automatically filled)
Treasurer - Karen Dobbyn (automatically filled)
Financial Secretary - Renee Bache
Secretary - Lauren Heysse
Auditor - Sherrie Feinstein
Communications - Tamara Russel
The PTO Board Slate and Budget for 2016-2017 will be voted on at the PTO General Membership Meeting on Friday, May 20 at 1:00pm in the Gym.
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Here are the remaining Spring Testing dates for our 3rd-5th graders, also under "School Information" on the website.
3rd Grade: 5/9, 5/10, 5/12
5th Grade SBAC: 5/16, 5/17, 5/18, 5/19, 5/20
We ask that you make every effort to avoid appointments and missing school on these days, so that your child does not miss additional class time for make-ups.
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4th/5th Grade Talent Show
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Last week, there was a Talent Show information meeting for all 4th and 5th graders who were interested in participating as a member of the tech crew or as a performer. Talent Show Applications & Contracts were passed out and there are additional copies in the office. The schedule for those who want to participate is listed below:
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5/10 & 5/12- Drop in clinics for students to get feedback on their performance ideas and technical help on music.
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5/13-All Applications and Contracts must be turned into the office. We will be holding firm on this deadline.
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5/23- Copy of music (CD or electronic version) due.
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5/24 & 5/26- Talent Auditions. Students must have entire act prepared and we will not be
making any changes to groups, music, or acts after this time.
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6/6- Dress Rehearsal
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8:30am on 6/9- 2016 Oak Knoll Talent Show!
To read Ms. Kessler's full letter on the Talent Show, which was also sent via 4th/5th grade teachers to parents, please click here.
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Blood Drive & Relay for Life
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Oak Knoll is participating in two upcoming events in support of the fight against cancer. Most people have someone in their circle who has battled cancer. Oak Knoll families we can work together to help stomp out this disease.
Blood Drive:
On May 10 from 8:30am-12:30pm, Oak Knoll will be hosting a mobile blood bank from the Blood Bank of the Pacific. Many cancer patients who are undergoing treatment need blood transfusions. Members of the community who are eligable to donate can sign up.
Relay for Life:
On May 13 Hillview is hosting a mini Relay for Life event and Oak Knoll is putting together a team. This event is from 9pm -12am (the normal relay for Life is 24 hours).
Each kid who participates must have a parent accompany them and remain on the site but the parents do not have to walk. If both parent and child want to participate great, just register each one separately. Each person who is registered and raises $100 will earn a t-shirt.Would you like to join our team? Click here to sign up. The page will say August 6 because that is when the Menlo Park 24-hour relay is, but our event will be on Friday, May 13 at Hillview from 9pm-12am.
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Kinder Q&A and Play for Fall 2016 Incoming Kinders
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Incoming Kindergarten families (parents and children) are invited to an informal Q&A and Play at the Oak Knoll Kindergarten playground this coming Saturday, May 14, 10:00am-12:00pm. Come meet other incoming Kinder parents and chat with current Oak Knoll parents and PTO Board members while your children play on the playground. Parents can also learn about and/or sign up for the Kindergarten Summer Playgroups, Kindergarten Yard Duty (Playground) volunteering, Girl Scouts, the Menlo Park Atherton Education Foundation (MPAEF), and more.
Please pass this information on to any friends with incoming Kinders who are not yet at Oak Knoll.
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5th Grade Families: Hillview Summer Reading Book Fair
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Monday, May 16: 8:00am - 3:30pm
Tuesday, May 17: 8:00am - 3:30pm
Wednesday, May 18: 8:00am - 3:00pm
Thursday, May 19: 8:00am - 3:00pm
OPEN HOUSE HOURS: Thursday, May 19: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Attention 5th Grade Families: It's that time of year! The Hillview PTO will be hosting the annual Summer Reading Book Fair from May 16-19, in conjunction with Hillview's Open House. Once again, they will be working with Books, Inc., to offer lots of great books from Hillview's Summer Reading Lists. This is a wonderful opportunity for your 5th grader to get a sneak peek at Hillview's fabulous Library and fabulous librarians - Ms. Piombo and Ms. Mathenia!
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3rd Grade Parents: Music Info
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Rachel Knight and Emily Chiet will be at hand before the 3rd Grade Porfolio Night on June 1 to answer questions about 4th grade music options for next year.
Music Q & A- 6:30-7:00 in the gym
Portfolio Night- 7:00-8:00pm
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Spring Picnic Rescheduled to June 3
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Due to the wet weather, the Oak Knoll Spring Picnic was cancelled last Friday and rescheduled instead to
Friday, June 3, from 5:00-7:00pm.
- If you have already bought tickets to the Spring Picnic, those will now be considered tickets for June 3.
- If you are unable to make June 3 and would like a refund for your order, please contact Janell Sanford.
- If you haven't yet bought tickets for the picnic but would like to come on June 3, you can still order online or download the form to pay by check (ignore the now incorrect date on the forms)
We hope to see the sun and many of you there for a fun community event!
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MPAEF News - Schoolhouse Rocks 5K Run
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Yeehaw - MPAEF's Wild Wild West was a Great Success!
Thank you to all the parents and families that participated in the online auction, raffle and supported the Fund a Need for Guidance and Wellness services. We are still tallying up our final numbers and will announce what our community raised in support of our schools via the MPAEF Wild Wild West Party and Silent Auction in our upcoming MPAEF newsletter.
It was great fun to see so many people at the Wild Wild West Auction party at MacArthur Park last weekend. Special thanks goes out to the entire Auction committee and all the volunteers across all four schools who made the night and weeks leading up to it memorable and fun for all.
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We are just two weeks out from the Schoolhouse Rocks 5K, presented by Nelson Roberts Investment Advisors. On Sunday May 22, 2016 at 9:00am runners, walkers, and strollers will gather at the starting line at Oak Knoll School. You can enter either the 2.5K family walk/ run, or the competitive, chip-timed 5K. Finishers of the 5K will receive a race medal and 2.5K finishers will receive a race ribbon. To register now go to www.schoolhouserocks5k.com. Family SponsorRegister online as a Family Sponsor for $500 and you will receive five race entries and an invitation to our Night Before family pasta night. Hosted at the beautiful home of a district family, the fully catered evening will include fun and games for the kids. Your family's race packet will be available for collection on the night. Spirit DayThis Friday, May 13, our school Spirit Day will celebrate our upcoming Schoolhouse Rocks 5K. Ms Bennion, Ms Scott and Ollie are putting on a dance party for the kids at lunchtime. We encourage everyone to wear their running gear or crazy running gear! VolunteersWe can't do this without our amazing volunteers. We have many fun roles available on the day of the race and leading up to race day. To learn more about specific volunteer opportunities and to sign up go to www.schoolhouserocks5k.com Packet PickupEarly packet pickup will be available at Menlo Park Fleet Feet Sports on Friday, May 20 from 12:00pm to 4:00pm and Saturday, May 21 from 10:00am to 3:00pm. Your packet will contain an official race t-shirt, bib and timing chip (for those registered for the 5K). On race day, packet pickup will be available between 7:30am and 8:30am at Oak Knoll Elementary. Family Sponsors can also collect their race packets at the Night Before event on the evening of Saturday, May 21. The organizers of The Schoolhouse Rocks 5K are the MPAEF as well as the PTOs of Menlo Park City School District: Encinal, Laurel, Oak Knoll, and Hillview schools. All money raised will support the education of our children. For more information go to www.schoolhouserocks5k.com.++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++Thanks to Our Realtor and Business PartnersWe want to take the opportunity to shout out some appreciation to just a few of our many realtor and business partners in the community. Thank you for your support!DIAMONDNelson Roberts Investment AdvisorsPLATINUMMary and Brent Gullixson, The Gullixson Team - Realtor PartnerGOLDDeLeon Realty - Realtor PartnerCameron L.Aboudara DDS MSHessler Plastic SurgerySILVERMid Peninsula Orthodontics- Stacey QuoRGM AssociatesBRONZEJudy Citron - Realtor PartnerRon Gable, Alain Pinel Menlo Park - Realtor PartnerStanford UniversityOrange Theory Fitnessglassybaby - Please join us for an MPAEF Shopping Day at glassybaby in the Stanford Shopping Center Tuesday, May 10 8:30-11:30. 10% of sales go to the MPAEF!
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AYSO Soccer Registration
Online registration for AYSO Soccer Menlo Park & Atherton starts May 1, at www.mpsoccer.org. Walk-in registration is on May 14 and May 21, from 10 AM to 1 PM at the Hillview Middle School library for the fall season. If your children played AYSO in our region before, you can register online and do not need to attend walk-in registration. AYSO does not require tryouts and all participate, regardless of level.
Alpine Strikers Tryouts
Is your child passionate about soccer? We hope so! Alpine Strikers will be holding tryouts for the fall season starting May 10. Many teams have roster openings and new teams will be formed for the youngest age group (boys and girls born between 1/1/2009 to 12/1/2009). Please go to www.alpinestrikers.org for dates and registration. We look forward to seeing you on the field!
Cub Scouts Pack 565 Spring Open House
May 18, 6:15pm, Laurel Multi-Purpose Room
Students currently in Kindergarten through 4th grade are invited to attend to learn more about becoming a Cub Scout. For more information, please contact Cubmaster Tyson Clark at 408-775-5022 or info@pack565.org.
USYVL
Registration for USYVL's 8-week instructional youth volleyball league for boys and girls ages 7 to 15 is now open. This 8-week program teaches the fundamentals of volleyball such as serving, passing, setting, spiking, blocking, and playing the game. Visit us online for more information or to register.
SamTrans Summer Youth Pass!
The SamTrans Summer Youth Pass allows unlimited rides on all SamTrans routes from June 1 through August 31. It is available to kids 18 and younger for only $40. Passes go on sale May 21! Click here for more information and to purchase a pass.
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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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