March 1, 2015
 
Founder's Day - Thur April 30, 4 pm at PV Town Center

 

Founder's Day is a biennial, PTO-sponsored award ceremony honoring those who have gone above and beyond in volunteering for the Portola Valley School District. We typically honor the parent volunteers who are in their last years with the school district because of graduating children. Please save the date! This is a wonderful event to celebrate some of the parent volunteers that make our school district truly special.

We are now accepting nominations for individuals you think should be honored. Individuals who left the school district last year are eligible as we celebrate Founder's Day every other year. Please submit your nominations in writing or email, citing reasons your nominee should receive a PTO Honorary Service Award, to Heather Asborno. Or, you may also drop a note into either ORM or CMS PTO boxes. The deadline for nominations is Wed Mar 11. Should you have any questions, please email. Thank you so much for taking the time to nominate!

ORM Upcoming Events

  

Now until Wed Mar 18, books, DVD, CD and Video Games collection

 

Mon Mar 2 - Fri Mar 6, PTO Second Harvest Food Drive 

 

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

 

Wed Mar 11 - ORM Bike/Walk to School Day

 

Fri Mar 13, 6:00 pm - Bingo Night

 

Mon Mar 23 - Fri Mar 27 ORM Staff Appreciation Week

 

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

 

Mon Mar 2 - Fri Mar 6, PTO Second Harvest Food Drive 

 

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

 

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

 

Thu Mar 5 - Fri Mar 6 - Bike Rodeo.  Info here.

 

Fri Mar 13 - CMS Bike/Walk to School Day

 

Fri Mar 13, 6:00 pm - Bingo Night

 

Mon Mar 16 - Fri Mar 20 CMS Staff Appreciation Week

 

View the full PTO calendar here. warriors2

bikerodeo
Bike Rodeo

 

Bike Rodeo at CMS this Thursday and Friday!  Please be sure to return the permission slip going home with your student this week so they can participate!

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.

 

PVSF
 

Save the Date & Auction Donations

 








2015 FUND-A-NEED:  "THE NEXT GENERATION OF SCIENCE & ENGINEERING AT PVSD" 
The Fund-a-Need (FAN) is a donation-only, auction held during the Auction's live event to raise money for a specific need identified by the PVSD Administration.  This year's FAN is the "Next Generation of Science and Engineering at PVSD," and our goal is to raise $150K. Your attendance at the 2015 PVSF Auction and participation in the FAN are our main wishes, and we invite you to participate at any level you can.

PLEASE CONSIDER BECOMING A PREMIUM SPONSOR OF THE 2015 FUND-A-NEED!
This year, we are offering Premium Sponsorships of the Fund-a-Need.  Sponsors pledge to raise their paddle at their chosen level during the FAN, and those levels come with benefits such as reserved tables and admission tickets. Please note that the last day to sign up as a FAN Sponsor with recognition is March 12th (for the Auction invitation), and March 31st (for the Auction catalog). Visit our website for more information on the Fund-a-Need and Premier FAN Sponsors.  

Sunset on the Serengeti ~ Sat May 16 ~ Sharon Heights Golf & Country Club

Community News
 

Studio Rincon's Ballet and Hip Hop Performance Series

 

JUST DANCE! Last week to sign up for dance!

Studio Rincon is still accepting dance students for our new ballet and hip hop performance series held every week at Alpine Hills Tennis and Swimming Club. This is a special and exciting series leading to our grand show and recital at Woodside Performing Arts Center on Fri, May 29. We invite everyone to enroll asap, classes are ongoing.
 
To sign up for after school, weekday, Ballet or Hip Hop classes, please visit one of the links below:
 
Studio Rincon youth dance class link. If classes have started, please follow this link.


 

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: Jul   6 - Jul 16

Session 2: Jul: 20 - Jul 30

Hours: 9:00 - 3:00 pm
Cost: $800.00

Discounts:
  • 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!


 

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 Mar 7 from 2:00 - 5:00 pm at La Entrada Middle School in the MUR and adjacent baseball field.

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

    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.