February 8, 2015
 

ORM Upcoming Events

  

Mon Feb 9 - Wed Mar 18, books, DVD, CD and Video Games collection

 

Wed Feb 25 - ORM Super Staff Lunch

 

Sun Mar 1 - Sat Mar 7, PTO Second Harvest Food Drive 

 

Thu Mar 5, 9:30 am - PTO Mtg at ORM

 

Wed Mar 11 - ORM Bike/Walk to School Day

 

View the full PTO calendar here.


Ormondale's Used Book Fair

Mon Mar 16 through Fri Mar 20

Save Your Used Books, DVD's, CD's, and Video Games

 

Written by the Third Grade Students in Ms. Woolfe's Class

 

Do you want to help the environment? Here is your chance to reduce, reuse, and recycle all at one time! Join with the third grade classes as they put on a Used Book Fair.  We would like you to donate gently used adult and children's books as well as DVD's, CD's, and computer games.  The money that we earn will go to the Ormondale library and the charity, Room to Read. The last time we had a Used Book Fair our school earned enough money to build a library in Nepal!

 

From Mon Feb 9 to Wed Mar 18 third graders will collect books, CD's, DVD's and computer games in the morning drop off line. There will be bins outside of the office as well. Book, CD, DVD, and computer game drop off continues right up to the date of the fair in Ormondale's office and Corte Madera's library. Thank you for supporting literacy and the environment all at one time!

Bike/Walk to School Day

 

Our first Bike/Walk to school day for 2015 will be Wed Mar 11 for ORM and Fri Mar 13 for CMS.  As many of you already know, exercising first thing in the morning is one of the most rewarding ways to start our day!  The sound of the birds as they rise, the crisp morning air, and the sense that we already have one task down!  It provides us an energy that is difficult to explain. For our children, this can be the same reward; enjoying the outdoors, hanging out with friends or cherishing a quiet moment alone, and giving themselves a calm they may not be able to explain!  Walking or riding to school will not only decrease traffic and pollution, but will raise the oxygen in our childrens brains and prepare them for an exciting day of learning, laughing and playing!  Of course, we encourage everyday to be a bike/walk to school day!  Such priceless activities have advantages for all who participate!  

Read about relevant research here:
 
If you would like to help pass out bike/walk to school incentives, at Ormondale, on Wed Mar 11 please email christy_pinelli@yahoo.com.

 

Corte Madera

CMS Upcoming Events

 

Wed Feb 11 - Super Staff Lunch

 

Sun Mar 1 - Sat Mar 7, PTO Second Harvest Food Drive 

 

Thu Mar 5, 9:30 am - PTO Mtg at ORM

 

Fri Mar 6 - CMS 6th-8th BBQ Lunch

 

Fri Mar 13 - CMS Bike/Walk to School Day

 

View the full PTO calendar here. warriors2

Super Staff Lunch, 6th-8th Grade Parents

 

We are looking for 6th-8th grade parents to help out with the Super Staff Lunch on Wed Feb 11.  


If you are able to volunteer, please contact Renee Lewis at 5lewises@gmai
l.com

or Jennifer Youstra at jennifer@youstra.com.
CMS Leadership Opportunity

 

CMS is looking for student leaders and role models to assist with morning drop off efficiency. Our student valets would greet students being dropped off at the front of the school with a cheerful smile, wave and a message of any important reminders of the week...aka, spirit days. Valets would be required to be at CMS by7:45 and provide leadership in the front drop off area until 7:55, once a week, for the remainder of the school year.  As a thank you for their service, commitment and assistance with drop off efficiency we will celebrate their hard work with a Spring and end of year celebration! 
 
If you would like your child to be a part of this fabulous leadership opportunity, please have them pick up an application at the CMS front office today!

Bike/Walk to School Day

 

Our first Bike/Walk to school day for 2015 will be Wed Mar 11 for ORM and Fri Mar 13 for CMS.  As many of you already know, exercising first thing in the morning is one of the most rewarding ways to start our day!  The sound of the birds as they rise, the crisp morning air, and the sense that we already have one task down!  It provides us an energy that is difficult to explain. For our children, this can be the same reward; enjoying the outdoors, hanging out with friends or cherishing a quiet moment alone, and giving themselves a calm they may not be able to explain!  Walking or riding to school will not only decrease traffic and pollution, but will raise the oxygen in our childrens brains and prepare them for an exciting day of learning, laughing and playing!  Of course, we encourage everyday to be a bike/walk to school day!  Such priceless activities have advantages for all who participate!  
 
 
If you would like to help pass out bike/walk to school incentives, at Ormondale, on Wed Mar 11 please email christy_pinelli@yahoo.com.

 

PVSF
 

Offer Benefiting Portola Valley Schools

It's Valentine's Day and we LOVE Stephen Silver Fine Jewelry! Participate in an exciting offer which benefits PV Schools. Stephen Silver Fine Jewelry will gift 10% of proceeds from PV families - either buyers or sellers of estate jewelry- to the PV Foundation.  

Save the Date & Auction Donations

 








Save the Date, Sat May 16, 2015
Please come to a special evening of dinner, dancing & auction benefiting our PV Schools at the Sharon Heights Golf and Country Club. Visit our website to learn more about how this year's Auction will be different from past Galas.

Call for Premium Auction Donations
Help make our Auction a success with a tax deductible, auction item donation! Vacation homes? Box seats? Concert tickets? Group dinner party or outing? Sporting event or concert tickets? Dinner or event with a sports, business, or political celebrity?  Please send these or other great ideas to donations@pvschoolsfoundation.org. 

Community News
 

Camp W: 2015 Summer Performing Arts Camp

 

Has your child ever wanted to perform on stage under the bright lights? Camp W will allow beginners and experienced performers to express themselves in a unique and creative manner through the magical lens of performing arts. Children will learn about staging, lighting, and other basic skills to display a final production. Everyday will be filled with fun, collaboration, and self-discovery!


 

Eligibility: 4-8th grade (BASED UPON THE 2014 - 2015 SCHOOL YEAR)

Class Location: Corte Madera School, Room 503 

Session 1: July 6 - 16

Session 2: July 20 - 30

Hours: 9:00 - 3:00 pm
Cost:$800.00

Discounts:
  • Register before February 28th and receive a 5% discount (new members only)Camp W 
  • Returnees will receive a 10% discount

For more information about the camp, please contact William Frederick by email, campw.william@gmail.com or call (650) 483-8546.


 

Registration begins now!


 

Message from CMS Principal on After-School STEM Program

 

Here is a copy of a letter explaining an exciting opportunity for our 4th & 5th grade girls. Please take the time to read about how your daughter can learn more about STEM and the potential for a career in this field of study. I am hopeful that our girls will be inspired to participate and to finely hone their understanding of STEM and how it relates to their future.

Respectfully,
 
 Cyndi Maijala

Principal, Corte Madera School

Little League Umpires Wanted

 

Alpine West Menlo Little League is looking for youth umpires for the 2015 baseball season.  Earn $25-47 per game. Season runs March -June.  Minimum age--12.  Flexible schedule--work when you can. Experienced baseball players preferred.  Mandatory training will be offered on Sat Feb 7 & Sat Mar 7 from 2:00 - 5:00 pm at La Entrada Middle School in the MUR and adjacent baseball field.  (Only necessary to attend one training).

Please email Anna Plume at AlpineMinorsUmpsch@gmail.com to register.

Panther's Camp - Registration Open

 

Panthers "All Sports" Camp is back for another exciting 2015 summer. For complete information, click here. 

2015 Panthers Camp dates: 
 

  • Session 1: June 15-18
  • Session 2: June 22-25
  • Session 3: June 29 - July 2
  • Session 4: July 6-9


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    To register, click here.  

    If you register before Sun Feb 15, you will get the early bird special. Please let me know if you have any questions (danflahavan@gmail.com). Do not hesitate to forward this information to others who may be interested in attending.  

    If your child has outgrown camp and will be entering 8th grade, they have an opportunity to build leadership skills as a Junior Counselor in Training (JCIT). To apply, click here.     Contact me if you have any questions (danflahavan@gmail.com).

    I look forward to another great summer with your kids at Panthers Camp.

    Best Regards, 

    Dan Flahavan

    After-School Chess King at ORM and CMS

     

    Chess King will be offering after-school chess on Mondays, Feb 2 - May 18 at:
    • Ormondale, 2:50 - 3:50 pm
    • Corte Madera, 3:05 - 4:05 pm
    More information at www.chesskingcorp.com or 510-456-8593

    Chess instruction provided by Chess King covers basic chess rules, basic tactics, advanced tactical training and is age, grade and skill level appropriate. Children of all grades are invited to participate, to have fun and reap the rewards and benefits of the Chess King program. Each one hour class includes a half hour of instruction designed to help your child play winning chess followed by a half hour of semi-formal tournament play.  Awards are presented regularly.

    Amazon and eScript Fundraiser

    Each year the PVSD PTO pays for classroom supplies for every student in the district using funds raised through the eScrip and Amazon.com programs.

    To make ensure your Amazon purchases contribute towards our schools, simply click here: Amazon.com, then bookmark the page and you use that bookmark to start your shopping trips on Amazon.com. You must enter the website through this specific link. Portola Valley School District PTO will receive a minimum of 4% of every purchase made through this method and you should see no difference in your shopping experience.

    And don't forget to sign up for eScrip! Just go to www.escrip.com and register your credit cards, Safeway Club Card and/or Bianchini's loyalty card. Please make sure to direct donations to the Portola Valley School District PTO. Or just shop at local participating merchants, like the PV Garage and ask to contribute through eScrip.