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January 20, 2013
Encinal PTO / La Organizasión de Padres y Maestro
Boletin en espanol - haga clic aqui
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Week at a Glance
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Important Dates
- Jan 21 - MLK Holiday, No School
- Jan 25 - Yearbook order final deadline
- Jan 25 - Soccer Spirit Day
- Jan 28 - Week of the Family begins
- Jan 30 - Encinal Site Council, 3:15-4:30pm, Library
- Feb 6 - New Kinder Orientation, 6:30pm, Large Multi
- Feb 13 - 5th Grade Outdoor Ed Parent Info Night, 6pm, Library
- Feb 15-18 - President's Day Weekend, No School
- Feb 19 - District Enrollment Strategy Meeting, 8:45am, Large Multi
- Feb 21 - Cultural Arts Day, Volunteers Needed
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Order Your 2012/2013 Encinal Yearbook Now!
Orders due by Friday, Jan 25
Yearbook sales are underway and final orders are due by Friday, Jan 25. Order your book now to ensure you have all the memories of the school year!
Yearbooks cost $25 each. Click here to order.
Scholarships are available. Pease see Pam in the office if interested.
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Dress for Soccer Spirit Day
Friday, January 25
 Kids are encouraged to come to school in their favorite soccer jersey or dress in soccer ball black and white to celebrate our new soccer goals. The 4th & 5th grade Leadership Advisory sponsors this school spirit day.
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Cultural Arts Day Needs Your Help!
Thursday, February 21, 2013
Ni hao! Did you know that China has at least 9 families of spoken languages? The country has 8 "official" languages, though many more indigenous languages are spoken by inhabitants of this vast country.
Cultural Arts Day 2013 is not far away, and we're gearing up to introduce our Encinal Eagles to the arts and culture of China. The students will see professional Chinese dancers, sample traditional Chinese foods, try their hand at calligraphy and origami (which actually originated in China!), and explore much more of the country's rich history and culture.
We need volunteers to help with pre-event preparation as well as volunteers who are able to attend part or all of the event on Thursday, February 21.
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Other PTO Volunteer Opportunities for Winter/Spring
 In addition to helping with Cultural Arts Day, please consider these other fun ways to get involved at Encinal during the rest of this school year. Hot Lunch: Want a glimpse into your child's day? Hot Lunch service is for you! And for each day you serve, you get a credit towards a free lunch. Monthly shifts are currently available Monday through Thursday from 11:15-12:30. For more information and to volunteer, please contact Kim, PTO Hot Lunch Coordinator.
Bike/Walk/Carpool Event Coordinator: Help plan an event (or two) this Spring to help promote bike/walk/carpools at Encinal. Contact Kathy, Transportation Coordinator.
5th Grade Picnic: Help plan an activity or lunch for June 11 picnic for 5th grade students. Contact Amy, Event Chair.
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PTO Board Openings for 2013-2014
Nominations Due January 31, 2013
Encinal needs you! Please nominate yourself or someone else you think would be great at one of these positions for next year's PTO board by January 31.  To submit a nomination, nominate yourself or ask any questions about the Board, please email the PTO Parliamentarian, Robin Soran, or contact any member of our nominating committee: Lisa Lajous, Hillary Easom, Marla Bischoff, Laurel Holman, or Gina Watkins. Thank you to these volunteers for agreeing to serve on the Encinal Nominating Committee to recruit and select next year's PTO Board. Click here for full descriptions of these open PTO Board positions. - Executive Vice President
- Financial Secretary
- Secretary
- Community Coordinator
- School Support Coordinator
- Volunteer/HRP Coordinator(s)
- Communications Coordinator
- Auditor
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Encinal and Laurel Celebrate Week of the Family
January 28 - February 1
 Encinal and Laurel schools will celebrate the Week of the Family (Jan 28 - Feb 1) to honor the vital role that families play in supporting the growth and education of children. Traditional homework will not be assigned during this week, although students should continue to engage in nightly reading and math fact practice.
Strong family connections along with adequate sleep and abundant opportunities to engage in free play are some of the most critical building blocks for a child's success. This week provides an opportunity to enjoy a slower pace in the evenings and reserve some time for family focused activities. |
Encinal Site Council Meetings
Wednesdays, 1/30, 2/27, 4/24, 5/29 2013, 3:15-4:30pm, Encinal Library
 Principal Sharon Burns meets monthly with the teachers, staff & parents of the Encinal Site Council to work on the school improvement plan.
All are welcome to attend these interesting and informative meetings.
Questions? Click here for the Site Council web page or email the Site Council.
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New Kinder Orientation
Feb 6, 6:30-8pm
 Parents whose children will begin kindergarten in the fall are invited to attend orientation meetings at their designated school.
The Encinal Kinder orientation is on Wed, February 6 from 6:30-8:00pm in the Large Multi. School tours are also available on either Fri, February 22 or Thurs, March 7 at 10:30am. Tours begin in the Library and last about an hour.
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Encinal Box Tops Collection
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
 Gather all those box tops from your holiday baking and bring them to the marked box in the front office. Our next collection deadline is Tuesday, February 26th. We appreciate everyone's participation to meet our PTO budget.
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Weekly Commute Tips: Roger Reynolds Park-n-Walk
 Would you like to walk to school, but live a little too far away? Good news! Our friends at Roger Reynolds Nursery have agreed to serve as a park-n-walk location for Encinal!
Starting Wednesday, Jan 16, park in the Roger Reynolds lot at 133 Encinal Ave (just on the other side of the railroad tracks) and walk the half-mile to school.
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A Word From the Encinal Library
California Young Reader Medal Award Nominees  During library time at Encinal, we are reading the CYRM (California Young Reader Medal) nominee books in preparation for casting our votes at the end of March. Please click here to learn more and see a list of this year's nominees.
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Important Info for 5th Grade Families
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Attention 5th Grade Families
We need your Baby Photos by Feb 8th
It's a tradition at Encinal School to have baby pictures of our 5th graders in the Encinal yearbook. If you are interested in having your child's baby picture appear in this year's Encinal yearbook, you have two ways to submit:
- You can drop your hard-copy picture into the envelope marked "Yearbook" in the Encinal Office. Please attach to the photo your name, your child's name, teacher's name, and classroom number. Photos will be returned to you later in the year so we must have your child's teacher indicated.
- You can submit your picture digitally by following these instructions:
- Go to: http://www.replayit.com
- Create an account in order to upload.
- Once you have an account, click "Add Photos"/Upload and then select the photo from your computer that you wish to upload
- Enter information about the photo such as student name, grade 5 and under "Tags" or "Caption", please enter your teacher's name.
- Finally, click on "Share with School"; it may take a few minutes until it is in our database. You can view what you have uploaded by clicking on your name at the top of the page.
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5th Graders: Order your Class of 2013 Sweatshirt Today!
 Now is the time to order your special Class of 2013 5th Grade Sweatshirt! Please click here to place your order for the "Lucky 13 Zip Hoodie for 5th Graders" through our Encinal Spirit Wear online store. All orders will be collected and placed with our vendor in time for you to wear your sweatshirt at Outdoor Ed!
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Outdoor Ed Parent Info Night for 5th Grade Parents
Wednesday, February 13, 2013, 6pm, Encinal Library
 All 5th grade parents are invited to attend an information session about Outdoor Education on Wednesday, February 13th at 6:00 pm in the Encinal School library.
Mark Nolan, San Mateo County Outdoor Education Director, will provide a presentation, slide show and Q&A session. The presentation will run 45 min to 1 hour.
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MPAEF News
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MPAEF Campaign Continues Strong into 2013!
Our annual campaign has been up and running for several months now and over the holiday break we've been busy gathering important data to share with our parent community. This status update will help us to prepare for the second half of the campaign and to set strategies towards reaching the District's $4 million need. Coming Soon -- Look for activities and events that will support our campaign and schools, including:
- An exciting announcement from your school's principal later this week that we hope will inspire new donors and increase donations!
- MPAEF Auction -- save the date for April 27! Planning for our Spring auction is already underway and event details will be released shortly! Contact Karen Dearing or Cyndy Hogan to help with auction solicitations, event planning and support, decor, marketing, raffle and more!
- A new District-wide family fun event in June that will bring students and parents together from all four schools -- all in the name of raising dollars for our kids' education!
As we start this new year, please consider making a gift that will materially impact your child's educational experience. Your gift matters!
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Parent Ed Opportunities
For a complete listing of events,
visit the district's Parent Ed webpage.
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Tuesday, January 29, 7 p.m., Hillview Performing Arts Center
Note: We've opened up balcony seating - please email nscott@mpcsd.org to reserve a seat!
The Friends of the Menlo Park Library present a special evening with Stanford Psychology Professor and Author Dr. Carol S. Dweck, PhD, whose work has demonstrated the role of mindsets in student motivation and has shown how praise for intelligence can undermine motivation and learning. With a growth, rather than fixed, mindset people believe that their most basic abilities can be developed through dedication and hard work-brains and talent are just the starting point. This view creates a love of learning and a resilience that is essential for great accomplishment.
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Upcoming Parent Ed Events & Classes
Challenge Success Online Parenting Class: "Raising Well-Balanced Children in a Fast-Paced World" Created by Challenge Success co-founders Dr. Denise Pope, Dr. Madeline Levine and Jim Lobdell.
50% off when purchased during month of January (you can take the course anytime). Online course info here.
Madeline Levine, Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at 9am, Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School, Palo Alto or 7pm, St. Andrews Episcopal School, Saratoga (Note: it's the same event, offered twice)
Thursday, January 31, 2013, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m., M-A Center for the Performing Arts
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Family Community Service Opportunities
For complete listings click here |
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Did you know MLK Day is a National Day of Service? Here are some great ways for your family to serve together:
Collective Roots - Monday, January 21, 9AM - 12PM: Martin Luther King Day Community Work Day. Join us at Collective Roots in East Palo Alto for lots of garden tasks, planting seeds and getting the garden in tip-top shape for spring! Contact Eron for more information or to RSVP.
Palo Alto JCC, Mitzvah Day - Monday, January 21, times vary based on project. Join hundreds of your neighbors for a community-wide day of tikkun olam (repair of the world) as part of a National Day of Service to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Over 20 hands-on service projects available for participants to work in small groups addressing issues of poverty, hunger, housing and homelessness, aging, the environment, and more. Open to all ages. Advance registration required.
"Everybody can be great, because everybody can serve."
-Martin Luther King, Jr.
Questions? Know other service opportunities? Contact Kari Riedel
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Local Community News & Events
For complete listings click here
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Summer Camp Info is here!
Visit our Summer Camp Website to see information submitted by area camps. This page will be updated as new information arrives, so check back often.
Community Events & Info
Give Kids a Smile Day, Friday, February 1, at participating dental offices throughout San Mateo County. Free Dental Care! Dental exams, cleaning, fluoride application, possible x-rays and dental treatment for children ages 1 to 18 years. For uninsured and underinsured San Mateo County residents. Call: 650-616-2002
SamTrans Tokens, Students who ride SamTrans to or from school can take advantage of bus tokens and save money. Tokens available at local outlets or by mail.
Sports, Classes, and Other Opportunities
Ladera Community Church Preschool, Saturday, January 26, from 10:00-11:00, 3300 Alpine Road, Portola Valley. Ladera Community Church Preschool is holding its annual Open House. Bring your children to meet our fantastic teachers and visit our preschool in a lovely rural setting. We welcome all families with children 2 years to 5 years old. To find out more, please visit our website at www.laderapreschool.org or contact Director Katherine Rhames at 854-0295.
Thursday Storytimes at Menlo Park Library, 800 Alma Street, Menlo Park. The Menlo Park Library is now offering three new and exciting free storytimes on Thursdays: Mandarin/English Storytime at 10:15 with Miss Stephanie, Toddler Storytime at 11:15 with professional storyteller John Weaver, and our pilot afternoon Preschool Storytime at 2:15 with John Weaver. For more info, visit our website.
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Encinal PTO Communications
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