In direct response to parent feedback in the annual Site Council Survey, Oak Knoll invited all parents to join Mrs. Gracia and staff to Parenting in the Digital Age: We are in this together!, a parent education evening. To maximize parent participation, with this hectic time of year and end of school flurry of activities, this event will be postponed from tomorrow Monday, May 16 to a date in the Fall.

Look out for more details on this informative and useful evening. 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? As we kick off the 2016-2017 school year, we will TOGETHER discuss, share, learn and develop community agreements to keep our kids safe online and engaged in life outside of technology.

Last week, Oak Knoll participated in two events in support of the fight against cancer.

Blood Drive:

A huge thank you to the 13 people that came to donate blood in the first Oak Knoll on Campus Blood Drive last Tuesday.  After screening, 9 people were able to donate, potentially saving the lives of 27 people!  Thank you to Julie Ohtaki who coordinated these efforts, and the Blood Centers of the Pacific.

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

- If you 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) 

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.

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.

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.

Summer Lacrosse!

Join us Tuesday nights June 21 - August 9 at Hillview Middle School. All levels are welcome; ages 5 - 15. Small team format for maximum play. $160 for 8 sessions. More info on our site.

May 21, Menlo College

Children's Champions is a fun, family-friendly event benefiting at-risk children in the Bay Area. The Wender Weis Foundation for Children (WWFC) and Fit Kids are coming together to help make fitness fun. Held at Menlo College, Children's Champions will feature sports drills, clinics, and demonstrations with Stanford athletes, including members of the Stanford football team, Fit Kids activities, such as an obstacle course, relay races, capture the flag games, arts and crafts, the opportunity to take photos with professional team athletes and mascots, pop-up fitness activities for adults, and more. Purchase tickets here.

The 4th grade Girl Scout Troop 62347 is accepting pet supply donations to benefit the SPCA. We are collecting items such as new/used blankets and towels, paper towels and toilet paper, new or clean collars and leashes, canned pet food, etc. If you would like to donate to our drive, we have a box in the Laurel office and several boxes around the Encinal campus, or you can contact us at troop62347@gmail.com.

September 2016 - May 2017, East Menlo Park and East Palo Alto

Please join other parents volunteering with All Students Matter in grades K-4 in east Menlo Park and East Palo Alto schools. You'll work in the same classroom once a week, building a relationship with the teacher and students, and be able to see the progress achieved. The students are always eager to work with you and you'll have real impact in a community where over 80% of students are performing below grade level in reading and math.  Sign up now to start in September - we provide training and coordinate everything. To learn more or to sign up, please visit our website or email Keri Tully.