November 9, 2015
 


Ormondale Upcoming Events

Thursday, Nov. 12th, 9am - PTO Meeting at CMS

Saturday, Nov. 14th, 8 - 11am - Turkey Trot

View the full PTO calendar here.
 
The Turkey Trot is this Saturday from 8 - 11 

Don't forget to register: http://pvpto.com/turkey-trot.html 

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.
 
News From Lunch Master 
  
Did You Know...The LunchMaster launched a new phone application for both Android and iPhone users? This phone app allows you to order a lunch, change or cancel a lunch, or view your order history. Simply log into your Play Store or App Store, search for "The LunchMaster" app, and download the free app now!

Did You Know...The LunchMaster has delicious new menu items for November? Try the all new Pizza Pasta, Western Wrap-Up, or the Teriyaki Chicken Wrap-Up. Stay tuned as more new entrees are now being added to the December Menu.

As a friendly reminder, the order deadline is the prior school day by 10 a.m. to receive a meal the following school day. Lunches can be cancelled for full credit by 4 p.m. the prior day and for half credit you must cancel before 7 a.m. the day of. 

Original Works Deadline Approaching! 


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?
Ormondale, Contact  Lori Palazzolo
  
Corte Madera

Corte Madera Upcoming Events
 
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.

Corte Madera Thank You!

The CMS PTO would like to thank co-chairs Kristi Skrabo and Elise Gabrielson for putting on another great 6-8th Grade BBQ.  The staff and kids really enjoyed their meal.  Thank you also to the volunteers that helped make it successful: Paul Skrabo, David Smernoff, Tricia Law, Tamiko Verkler, Melissa Beriker, Sandi Engel, Joi Deaser, Sarah Wernikoff, Megan Koch, Laura Kavanaugh, and Ginger Pistilli.

Original Works Deadline Approaching! 


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?
Corte Madera, Contact Michelle Bellomo
  
Portola Valley Schools Foundation

Middle School Game Truck Party to benefit the Foundation

 
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
Contact Tricia Christensen at [email protected] to sign-up


Spare the Air & Support our Children!


      



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 
Smog Checks to the Portola Valley Schools Foundation 
 
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!
Tom Ramies 
Owner, Portola Valley Garage
www.pvgarage.com


Community News
 

Alpine Strikers Tryouts

 
Alpine Strikers Tryouts for Spring 2016

Is your child excited about soccer?  Alpine Strikers is a community based, competitive soccer club that strives for player development and retention of players. Our goal is to grow your child's passion for soccer
with professional coaching in a fun and engaging environment.  The club is holding its annual tryouts at the beginning of December for kids born between 2008 and 1997 (U8 to U18). Please go to www.alpinestrikers.org for tryouts dates and registration.


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