| YES on S 2013 |
Dear Las Lomitas and La Entrada Absentee Voters,
You should have received your ballot last week. Please vote "Yes on S" and send it in as soon as possible! We want to gain momentum in support of this critical bond measure for our schools. The register of voters provides us with which absentee voters have not voted and our wonderful phone bank volunteers will be calling those with a gentle reminder so...
PLEASE VOTE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!
Yes on S benefits our children (higher quality, permanent classrooms), our community (bring current facilities to current health and safety code standards), the environment (new facilities will allow us to save 15% on our utility cost/usage), and our property values (our high-scoring schools are a leading factor in drawing home buyers to our area).
Please "vote by mail" today!
Sincerely,
Friends of Las Lomitas and La Entrada Commitee
A note to our community from the PTA: The La Entrada PTA endorses YES on S 2013.
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| School News |
School Site Council Positions Open
The La Entrada School Site Council has two parent positions open for the upcoming school year. This is a two-year commitment to sit as a Board member with the principal, teachers, staff, and student representatives to determine certain expenditures and policies at La Entrada. If you are interested or have questions, please contact Shannon Potts at spotts@llesd.org. Submissions will be accepted until noon on Monday, October 21, 2013. Our next meeting will be on October 24th at 3:15.
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Parent Support and Suggestions - 3 Steps in Defining the Screen Time of iPads
Got iPad? Many parents have shared concerns about their children's amount of screentime at home. This is the first of a monthly support article of tips and tricks you might consider. The first support piece is on...
Defining Screen Time
#1 Set Basic Family Ground Rules
Discuss appropriate and inappropriate times of iPad use. Be consistent. It's hard for kids to understand if you let them use the iPad in restaurants and during dinners (for entertainment), and then take it away for when they are trying to actually do homework. Define the needs of the students, and the best times/places to balance work and "play". You can make a "family contract" even-check out the CommonSenseMedia.org template!
#2 Practice Vigilance
Be vigilant and request that homework be completed in a common area of the home.
In the evening, children definitely need their sleep, perhaps it is best that the iPad does not go to bed with your child. Setting up a charging station that is in a common area of the home will help keep the iPad out of the bedroom at night. The iPad may not be needed for all assignments. Check SchoolLoop on what your child's (6-8th gr) assignments actually are.
#3 Support Self-Discipline
Help your child by teaching him/her how to deal with distractions, through self-discipline. Teach and support focus to achieving results in a timely streamlined manner. If there are too many distractions, discuss what these actually are and work with your child to self-minimize and self-manage these. These may be physical distractions, i.e., is the tv/music running in background. They could also be emotional distractions, i.e. the student is distracted wanting to do other apps that are not part of the current assignment?
One option is to change the wireless router password and don't let your children on the network until a set timeframe, and turn it off after. Continue to change the password as needed.
Some Great Parent Resources
· Common Sense Media: Advice for Parents in a Digital Media World
· The Online Mom: How to cut down on your kids screentime
· Be Web Smart: a website built for the analog parent in a digital world
If you have any questions, or requests for future topics that would assist parents, please email Suzanne Mitchell, Director of Technology at smitchell@llesd.org.
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| PTA News |
ACCEPTING DONATIONS FOR THE LA ENTRADA USED BOOK FAIR!
Donate books now at La Entrada or at Las Lomitas! Bins will be available in front of both schools from Monday, October 14th through Monday, November 4th. We are accepting books in all genres ranging from children's books to adult and everything in between. They must be in good condition, and we welcome them in all languages! Please, no text books, workbooks or used coloring books. If you have a large amount of books to donate, please contact Stacey Alexander at staceyalexander2@gmail.com and we can arrange special delivery for you.
The La Entrada Used Book Fair opens in the MUR (located directly across the LE office) on November 12th through November 15th where the books are affordable and fun to read! Store hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
100% of the sales will go directly to the La Entrada PTA Library Fund. This is an eco-friendly way to share books, and with most at prices ranging from $1 - $5, there will be something for everyone.
If you would like to volunteer, please sign up through volunteer spot: http://vols.pt/X9zkHR. Thank you for supporting the La Entrada Used Book Fair and we appreciate your help!
"The More that you Read, The more things you will know, The More that you learn, the more places you'll go!" - Dr. Seuss
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Holiday Faire Prep Day
Friday, October 25, 11:45am - 2:30pm; La Entrada MUR
Come join us prepare the supplies for the craft projects that will be made at the Holiday Faire by our kids on December 6th. The supplies will be provided for the projects that need to be prepped.
We are still in need for table leads for a few of the projects. If you are interested please contact Pamela Stang, or Gina Gonzales. Please feel free to contact us if you have questions.
Save the Date: The Holiday Workshop, Friday, December 6
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Sweet Sacrifice
Ever feel like you have the power to make other people happy? Well, you do! It is a great feeling knowing you are making your community a great place to live for everyone and helps you feel super special and grateful for all that you have. Its a win-win! So, take this opportunity to share all that great left-over Halloween candy with some people at Second Harvest Food Bank that would enjoy a sweet treat! Bring any candy that you would like to donate to school, November 4th & 5th (Monday & Tuesdayafter Halloween) and we'll have some bins for you to donate your candy.
And if you feel great about the ability to help another person or group in your community, come check out LA ENTRADA SERVICE CLUB and see what other great projects we have coming up!
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Solve the Math Problem of the Week and you could win a prize!
All students in all grades: Try the Math Counts Problem of the Week, at http://mathcounts.org/resources/problem-of-the-week.
Submit your answers to LEMathCounts@gmail.com by Friday.
All those who submit correct answers will be entered into a prize drawing.
You don't need to be on the math team to win. Good luck, and happy math!
--Brought to you by the La Entrada Math Team
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Sign up for the GeoBee!
The National Geographic Bee (GeoBee) is a fun, educational, and nationwide geography competition for U.S. schools with any grades four through eight. During Lunch Enrichment Club, to prepare for the GeoBee, we will play games, review materials and use the GeoBee app from National Geographic. We'll also share some great online tools!
The top three La Entrada finalists will receive a GeoBee T-Shirt! The La Entrada 1st place winner will take a qualifying test that will be submitted to National Geographic for scoring. Qualifying students are invited to compete at the state level. State winners are invited to compete at the National level with an opportunity to win college scholarships up to $50,000!
The La Entrada 2014 Geo Bee will be held in Jensen Hall on Tuesday, January 14, 2014 from 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm.
Permission Form & Contest details: http://www.laentradapta.org/_documents/GeoBee_2014.pdf.
Email Sheriene Saadati at sherienes@yahoo.com or Cindy Tipton at cindytipton@comcast.net
with any questions.
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| Las Lomitas Education Foundation |
The Annual Giving Campaign is Underway!
Donate today - Click here.
I scream, You scream, We all scream for ICE CREAM!
Donate by October 31st and be entered into a raffle in your classroom to win ice cream with your teacher. Its important to give early because Our School Board begins its budgeting in February. Knowing what funds they will have for the following year is critical to their planning. You can click here to make a donation. For more information please see our Community Report online here.
Excellence is built one donation at a time.
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Change is in the air for the auction, and we need YOU!
The Auction committee is forming and we need your help!
This year we have big exciting changes planned and we need your help
to make it a reality. Interested? We have lots of small roles/jobs
available this year so don't delay.
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Space is still available for the following Foundation events:
4th Annual Gentlemen's Hold'em Tournament Party
Ladies' TGIF Hike and Lunch at Alice's
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| Las Lomitas League |
BASKETBALL REGISTRATION CLOSES THIS FRIDAY
Wait no longer! Basketball registration closes this Friday, Oct 25 at midnight. Go to the LLL Basketball webpage at http://www.laslomitasleague.com/templates/WINTER.html and click the green Register Now button. We cannot guarantee placement on a team if you register late, so please register by Friday night. This is a very popular winter sport that is open to all students in 3rd through 8th grade. Please mark your calendars with the following dates:
- Oct 25 (Friday): Basketball registration closes AT MIDNIGHT
- Oct 30 (Wednesday) at 6:30pm: Basketball Coaches Meeting in the La Entrada library (Fingerprinting for new coaches begins at 5pm.) Required for all coaches and assistant coaches. We choose practice times as well as go over rules, expectations, evaluations, etc. Practice times are selected based on coaches' availability and a lottery system.
- Nov 2-3 (Sat/Sun): Basketball Evaluation Days (schedule to be determined) We conduct evaluations of 3rd through 6th graders only. Evaluations are used to divide each grade level into fair and balanced teams. Your child's grade will be assigned a specific day and time next week. Please check back here or on the LLL Basketball webpage at http://www.laslomitasleague.com/templates/WINTER.html.
COACHES ARE NEEDED!!! The basketball league is run by parents. We need parent coaches so we can offer fair playing time to all the kids. You do not need a lot of experience to coach; we can pair you with a more experienced coach. We also provide a coaching clinic. Please contact Keri Tully at keritully@gmail.com or Sue Bartalo at sbartalo@mac.com if you are available to coach.
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LA ENTRADA VOLLEYBALL ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24
Come watch the La Entrada 7th grade and 8th grade teams play one another in the La Entrada Gym this Thursday, October 24. The 7th grade teams will play at 5pm and the 8th grade teams at 6pm. Come cheer for your classmates!! The matches are guaranteed to be fun and spirited! Go La Entrada!!
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| Sequoia Union High School District News | |
OPEN ENROLLMENT FOR FALL 2014
Open Enrollment is a period of time when parent may request a high school other than their home school for their child to attend. Parents must complete an Open Enrollment Transfer Application to be eligible. Open Enrollment begins on October 1st, 2013 and closes on January 17th, 2014 at 4:00 p.m. (There are no late exceptions.) Please click here for more information.
GET TO KNOW M-A
Campus Tours
Come tour the beautiful M-A campus on a Wednesday afternoon while school is in session. Current M-A students and an M-A staff member will guide you around campus and answer all your questions. Wednesday Tours are the first Wednesday of the month (October to April). See the Get to Know M-A Events Calendar for specific dates. The tour is one hour. Please reserve your tour spot online here.
"Special" Saturday Campus Tours
Mark your calendar for Saturday, November 2. Middle school students and their parents are invited to an informal outdoor walking tour of our campus. Tours will be led by M-A Leadership students who will share their enthusiasm for the school and answer questions. Meet at the library. Tours run from 10:00am-12:00pm. The last tour departs at 11:45.
8th Grade Information Night
Come learn more about our academic program offerings and graduation requirements on Wednesday, November 6. Our Information Night includes a Principal's welcome, small-group tours led by students and PTA parent volunteers, and presentations by M-A teachers from core subject areas. Prospective students and parents are welcome. The program begins at 6:00pm.
Shadowing
Our Shadowing program pairs prospective 8th graders with a 9th grade host so they can attend classes during a typical day at M-A. Our program runs from October 4 through March 28. Please click here for full program details and frequently asked questions. New this year, sign-ups will be done through our website. Shadowing is very popular and appointments fill fast, so sign up early to reserve your spot. The appointment window for the first semester will open September 3rd. Second-semester appointments will be available after December 9th.
For more details or to sign-up see our website: mabears.org, About Us, Get To Know M-A
GET TO KNOW WOODSIDE
Parents Tours
The Parent Tours offer an intimate look at Woodside High School. Talk to the principal and a member of the administrative team, ask as many questions as you like in a small group setting, visit classes, walk through the campus during passing periods, get a sense of the friendly and academic culture of this exemplary comprehensive high school. Sign up for a parents tour here.
Shadowing
The shadow program is designed for all students, including transfer students, who are interested in attending Woodside High School. The shadow program is run through the leadership class and the students in leadership are the shadow leaders. Shadowing will take place between September 17, 2013 and March 7, 2014.
We look forward to giving you a glimpse of a day in the life of Woodside High School student. Enjoy the vibrant campus, rich in activities and opportunities to grow. Get a feel for the springboard to such universities as Cal Berkeley, UCLA, Stanford, MIT, NYU, and others. Woodside High School offers a rigorous academic program geared towards the completion of the UC/CSU A-G Requirements and a solid preparation for the next level of scholarship and disciplinary study.
We understand that students have a choice. We encourage you to give Woodside High School strong consideration. We are confident that our comprehensive high school experience, comprised of clubs, competitive athletic teams, leadership organizations, spirit rallies, field trips, work-experience opportunities, and mentorships, offers all students a unique opportunity to express their individuality, creativity, and spirit. Programs such as the School Ambassador Program, Kids Learning Empathy and Respect (KLEAR), and Students Offering Support (SOS) strive to foster an environment in which all students feel welcome to express themselves and in which all students respect one another.
For more information and to request a shadowing date click here.
GET TO KNOW SEQUOIA HIGH
8th Grade Information Night
Come and take a closer look at a wonderful place for students to grow and learn on Thursday, November 7. See why Sequoia High School is an award-winning, high performance school. Come to Carrington Hall for an overview of Sequoia High. Hear from students and alumni and see a scene from the fall musical. Choose what you'd like to see: dance performances, practical art demonstrations. Visit with extracurricular leaders, department chairs and coaches, and experience Sequoia High in action. Program runs from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.
Shadowing
Individual 8th grade students will be able to shadow a Sequoia 9th/10th grader on most week days between October 1, 2013 and March 1, 2014. Shadow days are designed to allow students to get a feel for their future alma mater through spending the day attending classes, walking through the halls from class to class, and eating lunch.
8th graders may choose whether they'd prefer to spend the day with a Sequoia student taking primarily college prep mainstream classes or one taking primarily ICAP classes designed to prepare 9th/10th grade students to take higher level IB courses in the 11th/12th grade years. Preferences can be indicated at the time of registration.
If you have questions about shadowing at Sequoia, please contact Lauren Reibstein at lreibste@seq.org.
GET TO KNOW OUR CHARTER SCHOOLS
Summit Preparatory Charter High School and Everest Public High School
Summit and Everest are part of Summit Public Schools - an organization of public, tuition-free, charter high schools. Our schools strive to provide students with a small and personalized educational experience with guaranteed college preparation in a physically and emotionally safe environment. Our students, parents, and teachers describe why they choose Summit schools: https://vimeo.com/57639234.
Open Houses are held together for both of our schools. Please join us:
Tuesday Nov 5, 7-9 pm
Everest Public High School
455 5th Avenue, Redwood City, CA 94063
Thursday, Dec 5, 7-9 pm
Summit Preparatory Charter High School
890 Broadway, Redwood City, CA 94063
Saturday, Feb 8, 10 am - 12 pm
Everest Public High School
455 5th Avenue, Redwood City, CA 94063
At our Open Houses, you will:
* Learn more about our rigorous, college-preparatory program
* Meet current students, parents, and faculty
* Be able to pick up and submit an application
* Be able to sign up for Shadow Days and Parent Tours
Visit our websites for more information: www.everestphs.org www.summitprep.net
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Halloween Costume Drive - Give Families in Need a Special Treat
Please help the families of Haven House Family Shelter have a great Halloween by donating new or gently used costumes in all sizes (infant through adult). The Girl Scout troops of Las Lomitas and La Entrada are working together with Suzanne Mitchell (La Entrada Technology Director) to collect costumes at both schools. Look for the bins and Girl Scouts during morning drop off the week of October 7th through October 22nd. No need to even get out of your car, we will take it to the bin for you! ( bins will be out until 10/22).
Haven House, part of Innvision/Shelter Network, offers emergency and transitional housing for homeless families. Each night almost 100 kids (infants to teens) call the shelter home while their parents are working to move them back to permanent housing. Your donation of Halloween costumes will ensure that these families can participate in the fun of the season at a very difficult time in their lives!
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Menlowe Ballet Presents Lineage
In its fifth season, Menlowe Ballet presents Lineage-Artistic Director Michael Lowe's homage to the rich historical legacy he received during his 30-plus years as a principal dancer and choreographer with Oakland Ballet Company under the leadership of Founding Artistic Director, Ronn Guidi. The program features Lowe's Tribute and Serie, and Guidi's Trois Gymnopédies and Romeo and Juliet Pas de Deux.
Performances are Friday and Saturday, November 15 & 16 at 8:00 p.m., and Sunday, November 17 at 2:00 p.m., at Menlo-Atherton Performing Arts Center, 555 Middlefield Road, Atherton, CA 94027. Tickets may be purchased at www.menloweballet.org or by calling (800) 595-4TIX (4849).
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From the Editor
| The Leopard's Spot is published by the La Entrada PTA as a service to the La Entrada families and community. Before submitting an article, please read our newsletter policies. (Newsletter policies are under review by the PTA for the 2013-2014 school year.)
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