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Town Hall Meeting
A Town Hall Meeting will be held from 6:00pm - 8:00pm on Tuesday, November 27, 2012 at Las Lomitas School in Cano Hall. The purpose of the town hall meeting will be to get community input with regards to the Facilities Master Plan and to help shape the future of our schools. Everyone is encouraged to attend!
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| From the Foundation |
Thanks to our 2012-2013 Annual Giving Campaign Donors!
Our fundraising campaign has been successful so far - let's keep the momentum going!
Through November 12th:
Participation - 45% of families; Our goal: 100% of families
Contributions - $1,700,000; Our goal: $3,000,000
Challenge Grant Earned - $209,000; Our goal: $300,000
Donate Now - And Help us Earn the Challenge Grant!
Any first time or increased donation you make will have an even bigger impact! Every new donation, as well as the amount of any donation larger than last year, will be matched, dollar-for-dollar, by other generous donors to the Foundation who have agreed to fund the Challenge Grant.
Need to order holiday cards on-line? Plan on doing holiday shopping on-line? Or do you shop year-round at on-line sites such as Amazon? If you answered yes to any of these questions, please go to www.llefshopping.com first and then click through to your favorite on-line retailers. Shopping at sites like Tiny Prints, Minted and Amazon through the Foundation website portal will trigger donations for our District from these retailers. It's free money for our schools!
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PTA News
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REMINDER: Please support the PTA!
There is still time to contribute your support the La Entrada PTA. Only 55% of our families have joined so far. As a result, we are still approximately $3,000 short of our fundraising goals. These funds support many amazing enrichment programs at La Entrada - field trips, the science fair, assemblies, the holiday workshop, the student directory and so many more.
Please click HERE to support the PTA today.
Your participation really does make a difference!
HOLIDAY FAIRE IS COMING TO TOWN!!!
We need your help! Prep day is Wednesday Nov 28th from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm and the Holiday Faire is December 4th from 7:30 am - 3:30 pm. If you already signed up to help, you will be contacted soon about sign up times. If you have not signed up yet and would like to volunteer, contact Taylor Perkins at taylor_p2@yahoo.com.Remind your students to bring a paper bag to school on December 4th so they can transport all their items home!
 SCIENCE FAIR SEASON IS UPON US!
 Last year the science fair was a blast with with over 80 projects and 140 students involved. Many of the winners went on to the County Fair, the Bay Area Fair, and some to the State Fair. The presentations will be on Wednesday January 16th, but the kids should register by November 20th, have a topic by December 6th, and submit an abstract by January 10th. The sooner they start thinking about what they want to do the better!
We need more volunteers to coach the kids, set up for the event, and help judge the event. Please contact Bardia Pezeshki (bardia@pezeshki.org) or Ann Crady (acrady@gmail.com) to help out.
LA ENTRADA GEO BEE REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN
The La Entrada Geography Bee is right around the corner. Calling all geography enthusiasts for a fun geography learning experience on Friday December 7th in Jensen Hall from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. This event is not done in the format of a spelling bee. In the Geo Bee, all participants are seated, facing away from the audience, and are asked the same question. Each participant writes the answer to each question on an index card and then turns in the index card. Only the participant knows whether he/she answered the question correctly.
Actual questions from last year's Geo Bee:
1. The Klamath Mountains stretch south from Oregon into which other state-Montana or California?
Answer: California
2. Shakespeare's grave is located in Stratford-upon-Avon in which European country?
Answer: United Kingdom
To Register for the Geo Bee, send the student's name and grade to Alka Sehgal at alkasehgal@gmail.com and submit a completed permission slip found on the PTA website, to Alka or drop it off in the La Entrada office.
A purely optional review session will be held on Tuesday December 4 at 7:00 a.m. in the MUR. We will discuss the format of the Geo Bee, the scope of questions and then practice with some questions from last year's Geo Bee. In order for us to know how many handouts to have, etc, we ask that you email Michele Leclerc at michelecleclerc@aol.com with the name and grade of any student planning to attend the review session.
Volunteers needed: We need volunteers at the event on December 7 to help register participants, monitor the refreshment table, proctor, score keep, etc. Please contact Alka Sehgal alkasehgal@gmail.com if you can help with any of these tasks.
Questions? Ask Michele at michelecleclerc@aol.com or Alka at alkasehgal@gmail.com.
4TH AND 5TH GRADE LATIN CLUB
Even if you have not already signed up, please feel free to join us at lunch period in MUR for our next meetings on December 13th, January 17th, February 14th, March 21st and April 18th.
Some quotes from our current club members:
"I signed up because I thought I would have fun and my friend is in Latin Club."
"I signed up so I can be more educated in spelling and history, and so I can have fun with my friend." "I think it will be an interesting language to take..... help with root words."
"My family took a vacation in Italy and when I was in Rome I thought it was the best place. ... I got hooked. I want to understand some of the words that were written about the ruins and other places we visited."
"I really like the Rick Riordan books like Son of Neptune and the Percy Jackson series."
"I thought it would be fun to see how we evolved, what people used to do." " I thought it would be cool to learn about it, and I heard it was really interesting." AROUND THE WORLD
We're very excited to be able to add another program to the LE Lunchtime Enrichment Program this year. "Around the World" led by Meenu Bhasin, will be introducing our children to cultures and customs from other countries. The program will consist of a short presentation and quiz, followed by games and a snack from the country!
Session One: Thursday, January 31st - Sikhism, led by Alka Sehgal
Session Two: Thursday, April 25th - India, led by Meenu Bhasin
Session Three: Thursday, May 2nd - England, led by Meenu Bhasin
Stay tuned for more details closer to these dates.
CAREER DAY - SEEKING SPEAKERS!
We are planning a Career Day for the Feb-Apr time period, for 7th and 8th graders. We are looking for parents and non-parents with careers that will inspire the children...mainstream careers, unique exciting careers, interesting career paths, etc. If chosen, you will speak 3 times, 30 minutes each, in the morning. If you might be available to speak or can suggest someone else with an interesting career (parent or not), please send an email to litskovitz@gmail.com (Subject: Career Day Speakers), with the following information: - Name
- Functional Area/Title
- What you do ;)
- Company
- Email
- Phone
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| School News |
Attention Parents of 8th Graders! Want to get the scoop on M-A from current M-A parents?
The Foundation for the Future is hosting this event solely for the purpose of community education. Join parents who currently have students at M-A for an informal conversation about the school on Friday, November 30, from 9:00-11:00 am. Coffee and refreshments will be served. Please send an email to rsvp@mafoundation.org if you plan to attend.
Fifth Grade Band Winter Concert Extra Rehearsals:
Due to the upcoming Thanksgiving Holiday and the Outdoor Education field trip the following week and then, the winter concert the week after that, it is very important that we add the following rehearsals to the normal 'once-a-week' band class:
All 5th grade band students will wear black below the waist including black pants, or a skirt and dark (preferably black) shoes and socks. Students will wear white above the waist including a white shirt (preferably long-sleeved) or blouse.
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| Sequoia Union High School District News |
Donate Old Computers, Printers, Digital Cameras, Flash Drives to M-A Students
WANTED: Old computers or parts, working or not, for M-A High School PTA computer donation program. Your old computer equipment will be securely erased, refurbished, and sent home with a needy, hard-working student. Our goal is for every student at M-A High School to have a working computer at home to assist them with their homework. We welcome donations from individuals or corporate donations from companies that are upgrading their equipment. Donations are tax-deductible. We also need other types of electronic gear, such as USB flash drives and digital cameras (include manual, battery charger and memory card if you have them). For more detailed information, visit www.suekayton.com/MAHigh/computerdonations.htm or contact Sue Kayton at (650) 853-1711 or kayton@alum.mit.edu.
Summit and Everest Open House
Summit Preparatory Charter High School (one of Newsweek's"Ten Miracle High Schools" in the country) and Everest Public High School are public, tuition-free, charter high schools in Redwood City. Our schools strive to provide students with a small and personalized educational experience with guaranteed college preparation in a physically and emotionally safe environment. Summit and Everest would like to invite parents and students to learn more about their schools and the admission process at their upcoming Open Houses:
Thursday, December 13th, 2012 at 7:00 PM
Saturday, February 9th, 2013 at 10:00 AM
All open houses will be at Summit, 890 Broadway, Redwood City.
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| Community News |
These programs are not supported by or affiliated with the La Entrada School or the La Entrada PTA.
SPACE COOKIES ROBOTICS TEAM.
Can a robot shoot hoops? You bet! The Girl Scouts at La Entrada invite their girl friends to join them at a special assembly on FRIDAY, Dec 14 from 4:30-5:30pm at Las Lomitas' CANO HALL to see a demonstration and presentation by the award-winning "Space Cookies". This all-girl robotics team will show our middle school girls the cool things you can build when you combine creativity with math, engineering, science, and technology. And they have a blast doing it! All girls are welcome. Doors open at 4:15 so come to CANO HALL AT LAS LOMITAS for some amazing demonstrations. Need more info? Email: amyharber@aol.com.
This holiday season more than 1 in 10 of our neighbors in need will be turning to Second Harvest Food Bank for a meal - together we can help!
HopeUP is partnering with Second Harvest Food Bank to bring hope, relief and security to our neighbors struggling with hunger. Our online Food Drive will help the Food Bank meet more of the growing need in our community. Your support helps connect hungry children, families, and seniors to nutritious food in the neighborhoods where they live, learn, work, and play. To learn more about Second Harvest Food Bank and how you can help, please visit www.shfb.org.
"Just Believe" at Sacred Heart
Start your holiday shopping at Sacred Heart Preparatory's holiday boutique, "Just Believe," where you'll find something for everyone in your family. The boutique opens on Wednesday, December 5thand runs through Friday, December 7th. The school's main building will be transformed into a winter wonderland featuring holiday offerings from 18 vendors. These offerings range from fresh seasonal greens and flowers, to stationery, children's clothes, hostess gifts, and jewelry. In addition, informal demonstrations featuring makeup artists from Sephora and stylists from Halo Blow Dry Bar as well as a holiday floral arranging demonstration will be featured on Thursday, December 6th.
The boutique hours are from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday, and from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. on Friday. Sacred Heart Preparatory is located at 150 Valparaiso Avenue in Atherton. Parking will be available on campus and across the street at the Church of Latter Day Saints parking lot. The boutique benefit's the school's Parents' Association.
Details and hours can be found at the website: www.shschools.org/justbelieve.
La Entrada Coat Drive Nov 9th- Nov 30th
The La Entrada Cub Scout Den's will be hosting a Coat drive for their community service project. All coats will be provided to our nearby Selby Lane school. Selby Lane is a K-8th grade school in great need for warm coats this winter. They are particularly in need of coats for 74 Fifth Graders that are attending an outdoor education trip in January. Youth sizes and Adult small or medium sizes are needed.
Please do not donate RED or BLUE coats. They are not allowed to wear these colors
at school. Bins will be located in the front of school as well as in Mr. Ertola's classroom #22 from
Nov 9th- Nov 30th. Thank you for your help in making our drive a success!
'Twas the Night Before Christmas
This holiday production is presented by Dancers Repertory Theatre and Menlo Park Academy of
Dance and reviewed as a "charming alternative to the Nutcracker." Performances will be given at the Woodside Performing Arts Center on Sunday December 9th (1:00pm and 4:00pm), Saturday December 15th (1:00pm and 4:00pm), and Sunday December 16th, (1:00pm and 4:00pm). Tickets
are available at www.twasthenight.org or by calling 650-323-5292.
Las Lomitas dancers include Juliana B., Sophia C., Jack C., Sabrina D., Riley J., Ashley M., Elina K., Jessica N., Tedi P., and Elena T. La Entrada dancers include Ava A., Sophia B., Alex C., Annie C., Sarah E., Greta H., Leben K., Maddie O., Caroline T., and Amelia T. All six shows are expected to sell out, so buy your tickets now!
School Supplies Needed for Elementary Schools in East Palo Alto
Interested in helping East Palo Alto elementary schools with needed supplies such as paper, pencils, pencil sharpeners and Kleenex? Our parent volunteer group makes it easy through our Giving Tree program. Just give us your email address and every quarter you will receive a "wish list" message. From the wish list, you can purchase a small item or two and drop off supplies at a specified home in Menlo Park or Palo Alto. There are no meetings, only quarterly emails. It's easy! Sign up by contacting Linda Knoll at linda_knoll@yahoo.com. To learn more about our programs servicing East Palo Alto schools, please visit our web site www.allstudentsmatter.org.
Stanford Wildfire Soccer Team
The Stanford Wildfire Soccer Team (U13 for Fall 2012) will be holding tryouts for all interested girls on December 2 and December 9. Tryouts will be held at the Cubberly Football Field, located at Cubberly Community Center, at 4000 Middlefield Road in Palo Alto from 2-4pm both days, rain or shine. Questions? Contact team managers Andrea Fish at andreafish@sbcglobal.net or Christy Wolf at christy.wolf@yourbrandhere.com.
Alpine Strikers FC - Soccer Tryouts
Is your child passionate about soccer and ready to take his/her game to the next level? Alpine Strikers FC is holding open tryouts to form new teams and expand existing teams. Alpine Strikers serves the communities of Menlo Park, Atherton, Portola Valley and Woodside, as well as neighboring areas. Tryouts for the spring season will be held the weekend of December 1 and 2 for the U8 to U11 age groups. To find out more and register, please visit:alpinestrikers.org.
Indoor Lacrosse
Indoor Lacrosse this Winter is Local in Redwood City! Coach Bond with SixFifty Lacrosse is offering 6th, 7th, & 8th graders: There's no better way to improve your game in the off-season than indoor lacrosse! Fast-paced, exciting action and the chance to work on your dodging, shooting, defense, and team play in an indoor arena. Register at sixfiftylacrosse.com.
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