Ormondale Upcoming Events
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Thursday, Nov. 12th, 9am - PTO Meeting at CMS
Saturday, Nov. 14th - Turkey Trot
View the full PTO calendar here.
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Original Works Deadline Approaching!
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 You should have received your informational letters on how to access the Original Works website with your child's artwork. Original Works is a PTO fundraiser that turns your child's art into personalized and one of a kind products. All orders are due by Monday, November 16, to ensure timely delivery for the holidays. Questions?
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Turkey Trot Artwork Winners and Registration
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November 14th from 8:00-11:00
Congratulations to this year's artwork winners: CJ Achterkirchen, Tess Celebi, John Shaffer, and Lauren Gamel. You will soon see posters around the school featuring their drawings. Nice job!
Now is the time to register for the Turkey Trot. Early registration helps our parent volunteers plan for this event.
The Ormondale Turkey Trot (1K and 5K run/walk/relay) will be held on Saturday, November 14th from 8:00-11:00. Rain or Shine! Kids love this event. Parents and siblings can run too. The Turkey Trot is a family event for our community that promotes health and introduces children to athletic competition in a friendly spirit. 1K run/walk: This race is for grades K-3 only. No adults, no bikes, no scooters. The course is an "out and back" from Ormondale School to Cervantes (via Shawnee Pass) 5K run/walk: This race is for all grades and adults. No bikes or scooters. The course starts at Ormondale, makes 4 laps around the Shawnee Pass/Cervantes loop, and ends at Ormondale (each lap is about 0.8 miles). 5K Relay: This event is for all grades and adults. No bikes or scooters. The course is 4 laps around the Shawnee Pass/Cervantes loop, one lap per team member (each lap is about 0.8 miles). Create a team of 4 individuals of any age or gender, any combination of your choosing. Have fun and come in costume! Awards to the teams with the most team spirit! Kids running in the 1K might also enjoy participating in this event with their friends or family. NOTE: THIS EVENT IS RACE DAY REGISTRATION ONLY. Cost will be $20 per team. Tiny Tots Race: This race is for Pre-K kids only. It provides a chance for little brothers and sisters to participate too. No registration required.
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October's Superfood
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Tons of Tomatoes are October's Superfood
Written by
Mrs. Bouman's Second Grade Students
Did you know that people eat 60 tons of this juicy fruit every year! They are the most popular fruit in the world. Oh yeah, we forget to tell you that many people think they are a vegetable, but we know they are a fruit because they have seeds. Americans eat almost 23 pounds of tomatoes a year. However, most of those pounds come from ketchup or tomato sauce. You can get tomatoes during any season. Tomatoes provide us with vitamins A, K, and C. They are good for your eyes, bones, teeth, and nervous system. Tomatoes are native to South America. Christopher Columbus brought tomato seeds back to Europe on one of his famous voyages.
Last week the second graders in Mrs. Wong's class made a tomato and corn salad for the students to enjoy. Some of the children were asked about the salad and 24 out of 37 students loved the recipe. One student stated, "The tomatoes are juicy"! Another student commented, "I thought it had a lot of variety of tastes"!
Here is the recipe for our Fresh Corn and Tomato Salad. We hope you will try this recipe at home!
Fresh Corn and Tomato Salad 
Directions
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 teaspoons kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
6 ears fresh corn, husked (about 4 cups corn kernels) - We used can corn
2 cups red or orange grape tomatoes, halved
1 bunch scallions (white and green), thinly sliced
8 ounces fresh mozzarella, cut into small cubes
1 1/2 cups fresh basil leaves
Whisk the vinegar, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Gradually whisk in the oil, starting with a few drops and then adding the rest in a steady stream, to make a smooth dressing.
Shear off the corn kernels with a sharp knife over a bowl. Toss in the tomatoes, scallions, and mozzarella. Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss to coat. Cover and let set for 15 minutes or up to 2 hours. Before serving tear the basil over the salad and stir.
Copyright 2005 Television Food Network, G.P. All rights reserved.
From Food Network Kitchens
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Corte Madera Upcoming Events
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Friday, Nov. 6th - Corte Madera 6-8th BBQ Lunch
Thursday, Nov. 12th, 9am - PTO Meeting at CMS
Friday, Nov. 13th, 7:30am - Corte Madera 4/5 Cocoa Breakfast
View the full PTO calendar here.
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Original Works Deadline Approaching!
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You should have received your informational letters on how to access the Original Works website with your child's artwork. Original Works is a PTO fundraiser that turns your child's art into personalized and one of a kind products. All orders are due by Monday, November 16, to ensure timely delivery for the holidays. Questions?
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Camp W
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The magic of Camp W is ready to start in January. Step inside the winter performing arts camps and join the other campers to be part of the annual show, Follies, which will take place on April 29 and 30, 2016. By registering your child, their experience at camp will be enhanced: collaborate with other friends, learn about the important aspects to performing arts, play musical games, win raffle prizes, eat tasty snacks, acquire camp t-shirts, participate in two lively parties, and have the opportunity to create and participate in the show of the year. Session Schedule: 2nd - 3rd Grade
Tuesday 3:30 - 4:30
Thursday 5:00 - 6:00
4th - 5th gradeTuesday 4:30 - 6:00
Wednesday 3:30 - 5:00
6th - 8th grade
Wednesday 5:00 - 6:30
Thursday 3:30 - 5:00
To register a spot, please head on over to campw.weebly.com. Sign ups are on October 15th. Check out the discounts. You can also call (650) 483-8546 for more details. We hope your child will join us at Camp W. Please pass along this message to anyone who you think may be interested. It's going to be a great time!
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Portola Valley Community Hike
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Please join our PV Trails committee and hike another
of our beautiful town trails!
Saturday, November 7, 2015 at 10am
Meet in the parking lot next to the small "triangle" park at the corner of Alpine and Portola Roads .
We will walk Alpine Trail (staying on the paved trail on the "Roberts side of Alpine) to Hillbrook trail. Go up hill, around the top of the hill; out to Sausal Trail and then over to Georgia Lane and come back on Portola trail. Light refreshments in the "triangle"park at the end of the walk.
These trails are relatively flat and wide. An easy walk for all ages. Dogs (on leash) are invited to join us.
The walk is 2.5 miles and approximately an hour to an hour and a half to complete.
Please join in! Our trails are a wonderful benefit to the town!
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Woodside High School Parent Night
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Join us at the Woodside High School for a 7th & 8th Grade Parent Night When: Wednesday, November 4th , 7:00 -8:30 p.m.Where: Performing Arts Center
Learn about...
- High school experience, academic program, activities and athletics
Welcome Class of 2020! Students are welcome to attend.
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Middle School Game Truck Party to benefit the Foundation
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Come play all the latest video games at a middle-school Game Truck Party!
Join other 6-8 grader girls and boys at the Lewis' house for an afternoon
of XBox, Wii, PSP and more. Sign-up with friends - this will be a fun afternoon!
When: Friday, November 13 from 12:30-2:30 (includes a pizza lunch)
Where: 96 Hillbrook Avenue
Cost: $40 donation to the PVSF
Space is limited to 20 kids
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Spare the Air & Support our Children!
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100% of Smog Check costs go to
the Portola Valley Schools Foundation!
Support our children while helping to spare our air!
We care about our children's future and the environment!
The team at Portola Valley Garage is donating 100% of the costs of
Help us reach our goal of donating $10,000 and becoming a Platinum donor!
Call us at 650-851-7442 or click here to make an appointment.
We look forward to seeing you!
Thanks!
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