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From the Principal
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Dear La Entrada Community,
It is hard to believe that 2012 is coming to an end. On behalf of the entire staff here at La Entrada, we would like to wish you all a very happy and restful winter break. Whether or not you are celebrating holidays, we hope that you find time to enjoy your families and friends.
Some thoughts as we have time off from school: our children will continue to want to maintain their relationships with their peers over break and many will resort to social media. I am providing some resources for you and your children on internet safety and digital citizenship.
Internet Safety Resources
Open Enrollment for 8th Graders
If you are a La Entrada 8th grader who would like to attend Menlo Atherton High School but do not live in the MA attendance area, you WILL be granted permission to attend MA High School as a 9th grader but you MUST fill out an open enrollment form and submit it to the high school district. Open Enrollment allows for parents/guardians to apply for a transfer from one school in the district to another for any reason. Open Enrollment ends in January so please pick up a form the LA Entrada Office or you may fill one out found on the SUHD website: http://www.sequoiadistrict.org/Page/1101
For questions or concerns about open enrollment contact:
Don Milhaupt
Director
(650) 369-1411 ext. 2210
Cynthia Guerra
Administrative Secretary
(650) 369-1411 ext. 2211
Common Core Standards
As you may know, the state adopted the California Common Core Standards. This means that what students will be expected to know and do at specific grade levels and in courses will be different than the expectations today. For some grade levels and courses they differences is larger than for others. The standards are designed to be robust and relevant to the real world, reflecting the knowledge and skills that our young people need for success in college and careers. With American students fully prepared for the future, our communities will be best positioned to compete successfully in the global economy.
Resources as we move through the standards implementation:
- A Panel Discussion sponsored by LLESD on COMMON CORE STATE STANDARDS is being held on January 24, 2013 from 6:00-7:30 pm at Las Lomitas Elementary School, Cano Hall. RSVP (required) to Sherry Jones at sjones@llesd.org or 650-854-1215 x23. Space is limited so please RSVP by 1/21/13.
It is sometimes hard to find time to focus on who we are as people, rather than what we are doing. We hope that everyone has time over break to sit back, relax, and just enjoy those around us for who they are.
Sincerely,
Shannon Potts & Sonya Dineen
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PTA News
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 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.
GEO BEE
Thank you to all parents for helping out and making the La Entrada Geo Bee a success. Any suggestions to improve the Geo Bee are welcome.
The first round had 25 multiple choice questions. Kids with 20 or more correct answers moved to the next round.
The second round had 15 write in answers. The kids with 9 or more correct answers were the finalists and moved to the championship round.
The championship round required an oral answer and each kid answered a different question.
The La Entrada Geo Bee winner is Cameron P.
8th Grade winner Tim G.
7th Grade winner Andrew T.
5th Grade Winner Bijoy G
4th grade winner - Toby T.
Congratulations to the winners and the Finalists!
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 , April 18th.
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| School News |
Winter Health at School La Entrada Parents, Happy Decemeber and holiday season. With all the group gatherings and indoor time also comes illness. To help everyone in our school community remain well, it is important to minimize the spread of germs as much as possible. You may be wondering what symptoms warrant keeping your child home from school. Please refer to the following guidelines for assistance: http://www.prentice.k12.wi.us/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/sickchildren.pdfPlease contact your health care provider with any questions or our office here at La Entrada. We will call you to discuss the situation if your student is not feeling well at school or we think he or she may need to go home. Thank you for your help in keeping everyone healthy this time of year, Kelly Muenzen, School Nurse
Canned Food Drive
Throughout the week of December 10th - December 14th, the ASB is holding its' annual food drive, which is a vital part of the Second Harvest Food Bank's mission that provides nearly one-third of the food they distribute each year. By participating in our food drive with Second Harvest Food Bank, you can make an immediate difference in the life of a local family. Each can that a student donates will count towards spirit points for their grade. Help spread the joy of the season and bring in your canned foods! If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Mrs. Rianda in room 24, trianda@llesd.org , or contact Grace C., ASB Community Service Coordinator.
Note: The food barrels will be located in the foyer of Jensen Hall.
Project Cornerstone
Project Cornerstone Parent Workshops will be offered weekly, beginning January 16, 2013 from 9am to 10:30am What is this workshop? "Take It Personally Study Group"What are some of the benefits for parents to join?* Discussions around how I can show my child I support their efforts and dreams* Discussions on how I can know what is most important in helping my child succeed in school academically AND in life* Discussions around the question, are there enough positive adults in my child's life?Simple answers to all the above questions - Join us for a parent study group.GROUP BEGINS Date: Wednesday, January 16, 2013Time: 9am to 10:30amPlace: Room 7Six sessions: 1/16, 1/23,1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/27Fee: $10.00, one time donation includes workbookFor details contact: Linda Silvius at Linda@ProjectCornerstone.org or Sonya Dineen at sdineen@llesd.orgWhat some participants have said about these workshop sessions:"The interaction with other parents was great and their ideas and the difficulties they faced and how they resolved it was a fantastic insight, too.""The Take It Personally study group really raised my awareness about how even the tiniest efforts that I can and have been making as a parent can vastly affect asset building in my children and all children I come in contact with."
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| From the Foundation |
 
Meet Our Participation Match!
For the past several years, over 80% of District families have joined hands to donate funds to our District, as a symbol of our solidarity in supporting excellence in education for our children. Let's do it again! If we achieve a minimum of 80% participation, our Foundation will be awarded an additional $80,000 from a small group of District families. Please donate now at www.llef.org.
Fundraising Update Our fundraising campaign has been successful so far-let's keep the momentum going! Through Nov. 26th Goal Participation 53% of families 100% of families Contributions $1,940,000 $3,000,000
Thank you for using the LLEF Shopping website for your holiday card and Amazon orders to date! Your purchases have already been adding up to real money for our schools this holiday season.
Thank you to last week's donors!
Allen and Penny Adelberg, Neftali and Mirna Ayala, Chris Bishop and Rebecca Deutscher, Lori Bluvas, Chris and Julie Bonner, Paul Chang and Yvonne Ho, Karisa Chin, Ashua and Shaili Chopra, Brett Degner and Nora Singer, Gary and Michelle Dillabough, Malcolm and Amy Friedberg, Valorie Friedsam, Daniel Guenin and Susan Swetter, Anurag and Gita Gupta, Jane and Sherman Hall, Charles Haskins and Alma Jimenez, Walter and Nancy Hay, Chris and MaryEllen McCabe, Vicente and Marleni Mendoza, Deborah Mester, Shaun and Kristin Paga, Greg Schott and Grace Mercer-Schott, Jeffrey and Rachael Thomas, Ted and Julia Tussing, Linda and Barry Uphoff, PJ and Heidrun Utz, Susan and Sanjay Vaswani
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Las Lomitas League News
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Another successful session offering 23 after-school enrichment classes at LE this Fall is now closed or will close soon. Please let our instructors know of a job well done or how they can further improve their offerings.
This Fall, we have been also working hard to bring you an exciting array of choices for Spring 2013. Along with up to 10 new classes debuting this year, we will continue to offer old favorites such as Cooking, Jazz Band and Computer Animation. Starting this Spring, our very own LE teacher Whitney Thwaite will offer Electronic Art on Tuesdays, and our old partner the Riekes Center will teach Filmmaking for Fun on Wednesdays.
There will be over 20 classes to choose from so please mark your calendars for Spring registration starting on January 8th at 7 pm. We recommend registering for your favorite classes as soon as registration opens as some classes fill up quickly. Detailed class descriptions will be on the Las Lomitas League website http://www.laslomitasleague.com/ soon, under the "Classes" tab.
Till then, we wish you Happy Holidays!
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| Sequoia Union High School District News |
M-A PARENT EDUCATION SERIES: 2012-13 MID-YEAR SURVEY
Thanks to all of you who attended M-A Parent Education Series events this fall! We have an exciting schedule planned for next semester, so look for information about new speakers/presenters in future BearNotes announcements.
We hope you will take a few minutes to complete a brief 2012-13 Mid-Year M-A Parent Education Series survey. Your responses help us evaluate our program and plan for next year's offerings!
Donate Old Computers, Printers, Digital Cameras, Flash Drives to M-A StudentsWANTED: 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.
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.
Palo Alto Children's Theater production of "The Wind in the Willows"
December 6-21, 1305 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, (650) 463-4930. Go on a wild ride with Mr. Toad as he is reunited with his beloved friends Mole, Ratty, and Mr. Badger. Can his friends save Mr. Toad from himself? In an adventure with chases, jail breaks, and bandits, Mr. Toad learns the true meaning of friendship. Prepare to be enchanted by the irresistible mix of adventure and camaraderie in this faithful adaptation of the classic novel with a touch of Christmas added to the plot.
Packard Pediatric Weight Control Program - Enrolling Now for January groups!
Spaces are available now for the Packard Pediatric Weight Control Program, a 6 month weekly family program. The 1.5 hour small groups of children (ages 8-15) and parents meet weekly to focus on establishing healthy eating and exercise habits. Call (650) 725-4424 for more information about the next groups and for payment options. Visit our website and hear what past participants say about their experiences.
To see a news story about one of our graduates who recently published a book about his experience, click here: http://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/video/7775552-healthwatch-bay-area-author-chronicles-struggle-with-childhood-obesity/
M-A Basketball Community Clinic
Are you looking for a fun activity for your 4th - 8th grade son over the Winter Break? The Menlo-Atherton High School Varsity Boys Basketball team is holding a basketball clinic on December 27th from 9am to 12pm at M-A Ayer's Gym. Your player will receive basketball tips from high school players, play games and have fun. All basketball abilities are welcome. Please sign up on the M-A Boys Basketball website ( www.maboysbasketball.com/communityclinic) and bring the liability form (download from the website) and a $30 check, made out to M-A Boys Basketball, to the clinic. If you are not able to attend the clinic but would like to watch a game, check out the website for the upcoming season's game schedule. GO BEARS!
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.
'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!
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.
Alpine/West Menlo Little LeagueBaseball and Softball Registration for 2013 Spring Alpine/West Menlo Little League and AMA Softball is now open.
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| Business Sponsors News |
These programs are not supported by or affiliated with the La Entrada School or the La Entrada PTA.
CREATIVE ART FOR YOUNG CHILDREN
@ Portola Valley Town Center WINTER SESSION 2013 JAN. 9 - MARCH 23 (no classes Feb. 20 - 23)
Teacher: Jeannie Goldman (650) 851-1914
To register contact the Portola Valley Town Hall (650) 851-1700, Cindy or Teresa (ext. 200) or register online at portolavalley,net.
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