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A note to our community from the PTA: The La Entrada PTA endorses YES on S 2013.
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TALENT SHOW TRYOUTS THIS WEEK
Tryouts for the Annual Talent Show will be held during lunch Monday through Friday this week in Room 20. All potential acts are asked to perform only thirty seconds of his/her act in front of a panel of ASB student judges and Mrs. Rianda. Please check with Mrs. Rianda to see which grades try out on which days.
When selecting acts for the show, we make sure that there are at least two acts per grade level, there are a variety of different talents, and that both genders are well represented. Unfortunately, some acts will not make it into this year's show, but we highly encourage participants to try out for the Airbands in the spring where students lip-sync and dance to their favorite song. Acts that make it into the Talent Show will be posted outside the Room 20 patio door on Friday, November 8th. The Talent Show will be held on Tuesday, December 7th at 6:30 pm.
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THANK YOU FOR DONATING THOUSANDS OF BOOKS
TO THE LA ENTRADA USED BOOK FAIR!
Mark your calendar and come shop for favorite books!
Dates: Tuesday, November 12th - Friday, November 15th
Time: 7.30 am - 4 pm
Where: La Entrada, in MUR, across the from school office
Cost: $1, $3, $5, $8
Cash and checks only accepted
100% of the proceeds go directly the La Entrada PTA
A few notable authors and books to mention:
Children's: Dr. Seuss, Eric Carle, How I became a Pirate, Froggy, Sandra Boyton, Where the Wild Things Are, Magic School Bus
Young Adult: Magic Tree House, Goosebumps, Midnight for Charlie Bone, Stink, Big Nate, Power of Six, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Junie B Jones, Judy Moody, Dan Gutman Books, Harry Potter, Twilight, Hardy Boys, Rainbow Magic, Rick Riordan
Adult: Where'd You Go Bernadette, Beautiful Ruins, Gone Girl, Wild, Oprah Winfrey, Heroes of Olympus, Cooking Light Cook Books, Snow Queen, Malcolm Caldwell, Michael Connelly
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The Spelling Bee is back!
After losing the San Francisco Chronicle as the sponsor of our Spelling Bee, and thinking we would not have a school Bee this year, we just got great news: KPIX-TV & KBCW-TV have stepped forward to partner with the Scripps National Spelling Bee to bring the Bee to our community. The La Entrada Spelling Bee will take place Tuesday, January 21, 3:00 to 5:30.
Here's how it works: All students are given a spelling test in class the week of November 18-22. (In the event of absence, make-up testing should be coordinated directly with the student's teacher.) Qualifying students are identified based on the test scores , invited to the Bee, and provided a study packet. The Bee champion advances to the KPIX-TV & KCBS Radio AM & FM Spelling Bee. The Bee follows the rules of the Scripps National Spelling Bee.
1. Watch the movies Akeelah and the Bee and Spellbound to get inspired.
2. Check out the spelling words at http://myspellit.com/.
3. Quiz your family and friends on tricky words, and have them quiz you.
4. Keep on reading!
NOTE: If you are interested in volunteering for the Bee, we have two opportunities for you:
1. Attend the Spelling Test Grading Party: Thurs, Dec 5, from 9 to 11 am
Snacks! Camaraderie! Learning! Laughs galore!
2. Volunteer at the Bee itself on January 21.
Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity! To sign up, contact Kari Mueller (Kari.rae@gmail.com) or Janelle London (jlondon@stanfordalumni.org).
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Reflections Countdown!
There are just a few short days to complete all Reflection works of art. The Deadline for all entries is November 4th. Please make sure your 'artist' goes over all of the rules carefully (including the Artist Statement) before turning in his/her entry. There will be a box marked "Reflections" in the main office to put all work. Good luck!
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Donate Halloween Candy - It's a 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!
Congratulations to Mason L for winning the Math Counts prize for the week of October 21!
Try the Math Counts Problem of the Week for the week of Nov 4, at http://mathcounts.org/resources/problem-of-the-week.
Submit your answers to LEMathCounts@gmail.com by end of day Thursday.
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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Please help us reach our fundraising goal of $2.6 million.
In order to maintain the small class sizes and art, music, language and other programs that are so important to an excellent elementary and middle school education, our district relies on private funds donated from our generous parents. For more information please see our Community Report online here.
Excellence is built one donation at a time.
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ATTENTION PARENTS OF 8TH GRADERS!
Want to get the scoop on M-A from current M-A moms? The Foundation for the Future is sponsoring a coffee solely for the purpose of community education. Join mothers who currently have students at M-A for an informal conversation about the school on Wednesday, November 20, from 9:00 to 11:00 at the home of Nancy Kessler, 75 Catalpa Drive, Atherton. Coffee and refreshments will be served. Please send an email to rsvp@mafoundation.org if you plan to attend.
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READY, SET, CAN!
The students of Menlo-Atherton High School are kicking off their annual Canned Food Drive on
Tuesday, November 5. This is a chance for the greater community to rally around the growing number of San Mateo County residents who cannot afford enough food to provide for themselves and their families. According to the Second Harvest Food Bank website, 1 in 4 people in San Mateo and Santa Clara counties are at risk for hunger. Many of them are children, and some are our neighbors, classmates, or acquaintances.
This year again, M-A has partnered with Second Harvest to ensure that families continue to have access to food sources beyond the Canned Food Drive. Supporting the Food Drive again this years are: Bianchini's in Ladera, Draeger's in Menlo Park; Key Market in Redwood City; Roberts Market in Portola Valley, the Safeways at Sequoia Station, on El Camino in Menlo Park, and in Sharon Heights, Trader Joe's in Menlo Park, and Whole Foods in Palo Alto. Here is how you can help the families in your community:
- When you are shopping for your family, please add a few extra cans to your cart and drop them into the Second Harvest Food Bank barrels. M-A students will be handing out the list of most-needed items requested by SHFB.
- Consider donating online at https://www.shfb.org/donateonline. Type "high school" in the Online Food Drive box and select Menlo-Atherton High School so that your gift can be properly credited to the M-A outreach effort.
Please contact feedourfamilies@mabearspta.org if you have questions. Thank you for your support!
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SPECIAL PARENT EDUCATION EVENT!
PRINCIPAL MATTHEW ZITO AND THE M-A PARENT EDUCATION SERIES PRESENT:
"Under Pressure: Helping Your Teen Find Balance, Reduce Stress, and Build Resilience" with Lisa Medoff, Ph.D., Stanford University
Thursday, November 21, 2013, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
M-A Performing Arts Center (PAC)
Join us for a special M-A Parent Education Series event with Lisa Medoff, Ph.D., Stanford University, "Under Pressure: Helping Your Teen Find Balance, Reduce Stress, and Build Resilience." In this presentation, Dr. Medoff will describe the cognitive and social-emotional developmental changes of adolescence and discuss ways that parents can communicate effectively with their teenagers during this time of rapid change. She will also discuss how parents can help their children develop communication and coping skills to reduce stress and build resilience.
Lisa Medoff is a developmental psychologist who specializes in adolescent mental health. She teaches courses on adolescent development in the Program in Human Biology at Stanford University, where she is an Associate Dean of Residential Education. Dr. Medoff is the research consultant for Acknowledge Alliance (formerly The Cleo Eulau Center), where she provides workshops and trainings on social and emotional issues in the classroom. She also works privately with students who have learning disabilities and emotional disorders, consulting with families and schools to help them provide the optimal home and school environments for their children with special needs. Her books include the Stressed Out Students Guide To... series and Resilience in the Classroom: Helping Students with Special Needs. Dr. Medoff holds a B.A in psychology from Rice University, an M.S.Ed. in school counseling from the University of Pennsylvania, and a Ph.D. in child and adolescent development from Stanford University.
This event is free and sponsored by the M-A PTA and the Sequoia Healthcare District. Parents, students, and SUHSD community members welcome.
Refreshments from 6:30 - 7:00 p.m. in the PAC Foyer. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation will be offered.
For information, please contact Charlene Margot, Parent Education Series Program Director, at cmargot@csmconsulting.net or 650-868-0590.
For Spanish, contact Lilly Quinonez, Parent Center Coordinator, 650-322-5311, Ext. 5255
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Community News
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Urgent - Reading Volunteers Needed for East Palo Alto 3rd Graders - 1 Hour per Week
All Students Matter needs parent volunteers for a structured reading program called Reading Scholars at Brentwood Academy in East Palo Alto (behind Home Depot). Volunteers help 3rd graders who are reading below grade level. For one hour a week you will meet with the same child and read books together. We will provide the training, supplies and coordinate the time. You'll see specific changes in your student's reading over time and enjoy getting to know an enthusiastic and motivated student. Have questions or want to sign up? Contact Jeanette Kennedy at jkc_kennedy@yahoo.com or Carolyn Blatman at CBlatman@aol.com. *************************************************************************** Neighborhood Trees Sharon Green Apartments (across Eastridge Ave from La Entrada) has filed for a permit to cut down 145 trees, including 62 heritage trees on their site (along with other construction work). There will be a public meeting on this permit request at 7:00pm on Monday, November 4th at Menlo Park City offices (701 Laurel Street). *************************************************************************** Twas the Night Before Christmas Presented by Dancers Repertory Theatre and Menlo Park Academy of Dance and reviewed as a "charming alternative to the Nutcracker." Come see La Entrada's own Greta, Maddie, Amelia, Tara, Ava, Elena, Leben, Katherine and Sophia! Performances at Woodside Performing Arts Center on Saturday December 7 (4:00pm), Sunday December 8 (1:00pm and 4:00pm) Saturday, December 14, (1:00 and 4:00), and Sunday, December 15 (1:00 and 4:00). Tickets available at www.twasthenight.org or by calling 650-323-5292.
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National Charity League The Mid-Penninsula Chapter of NCL is starting its membership drive for girls in the Class of 2020 (current sixth-grade girls). There are also limited spots available in the Class of 2019 (current seventh grade), as well as the Class of 2018 for eight grade daughters. National Charity League is a nonprofit philanthropic organization of mothers and their daughters, which continues from the beginning of 7th grade through 12th grade. We engage in community service with over 20 local philanthropies, including Ronald McDonald House, Pets In Need and My New Red Shoes. We take on a different job each year, ranging from President to Historian, all of which help teach team building and time management. Membership in this organization affords mother and daughters opportunities to participate in philanthropic work, leadership development and cultural experiences. For more information, please contact Karen Fryling, VP Membership: Karen.Fryling@cbnorcal.com or visit our website: www.nclmidpen.org. *************************************************************************** Portola Valley Theatre Conservatory Presents a New Original Work Persephone: an enchanting new play with music Opens Thurs., Nov. 7 and runs through Sat., Nov. 23 Evening performances are at 7:30 P.M.; Matinee performances are at 2:00 P.M. Special premium ticket available Sat., Nov. 9 that includes dinner and wine at Parkside Grille This delightful play is inspired by the ancient Greek myth and tells its story through theatre, dance, poetry, and puppetry, as well as new music that includes jazz, bluegrass and hip hop. Love, loss, and reconciliation are the main themes as Persephone struggles to resolve being caught between two worlds. The circle of her life not only includes the seasons of the year but also the seasons of her own flowering. Suitable for adults and students in Grade 4 and up. ***************************************************************************
Packard Children's Weight Control Program
Registration for the Packard Children's Weight Control Program's January groups for 8-15 year olds is now in process! (No physician's referral needed, please ask interested families to call (650) 724-5611) Class options for groups in English: Tuesday 4:30-6:00pm, and 6:00-7:30 pm. Class options for groups in Spanish: Wednesday at 6:00pm. Classes will run every week for six months.
Our program has been recognized both nationally and internationally for its success in helping kids reduce their overweight and ultimately reducing their chances of having related health concerns such as diabetes in the future. To be added to our enrollment list, please have families email us as soon as possible, or call us at 650-724-5611. Spaces are limited and we are enrolling on a first come, first serve basis.
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