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Thank you, Jeni Mahon!!!
The PTA Executive Board would like to thank Jeni Mahon for stepping up, when no one else had, to Chair the Halloween Event. Jeni, you and your team did an amazing job providing so many fun games and treats for all grades. Thank you for making yet another PTA organized event a highlight for our children! We really appreciate your efforts!!!
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HELP, PLEASE!!! SCIENCE FAIR CHAIR(S) NEEDED!!!
In order to hold the Science Fair in January, we are in need of a Science Fair Chair(s) asap! We had one...and unfortunately, that person is now not able to fulfill the duties required. We have volunteers who can help, and great co-chairs from last year who are willing to train and pass the baton...we just need leadership from one or two of our fabulous science-loving parents! Time is crucial in order to meet the county participation deadline. Please contact MJ Crousore at volunteers@laentradapta.org if you are willing to help.
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THANK YOU FOR DONATING OVER 8,000 BOOKS
TO THE LA ENTRADA USED BOOK FAIR!
Come Shop for all of your favorite books!
Dates: Tuesday, November 12th - Friday, November 15th, 7:30am - 4:00pm
Where: La Entrada Middle School, in MUR across from school office
Book Prices: $1, $3, $5, $8
Cash and Checks only accepted
100% of the proceeds go directly to the La Entrada PTA
A few notable authors and books to mention:
Children's: Dr. Seuss, Eric Carle, Penney, How I Became a Pirate, Froggy, Sandra Boyton, Where the Wild Things Are, Skippyjon Jones, Magic School Bus, Bernstein Bears, Olivia, Giraffes Can't Dance, Bear Can't Sleep
Young Adult: Magic Tree House, Goosebumps, Dan Gutman, Midnight for Charlie Brown, Ranger's Apprentice, Stink, Big Nate, Power of Six, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Junie B. Jones, Judy Moody, Harry Potter, Hardy Boys, Rainbow Magic, Twilight Series, Hunger Games, Rick Riordan
Adult: Where'd You Go, Bernadette? Beautiful Ruins, Wild, Oprah, Cooking Light Cookbooks, Gone Girl, Snow Queen, Malcolm Caldwell, Michael Connelly
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Holiday Faire Prep Day
Wednesday, November 20, 9:00am - 12:00pm
We have so many wonderful projects this year for the Faire that we still have a lot of prepping to do, so come join us finish preparing the supplies for the craft projects that will be made by our kids on December 6th. We will provide coffee and snacks in the morning. You can come for the whole time or just part of the time. Any help is appreciated. The supplies will be provided for the projects that need to be prepped. It will be a fun morning of chatting and creativity.
Please feel free to contact us if you have questions.
Save the Date: The Holiday Faire, Friday, December 6.
Please donate one or many brown shopping bags for the Holiday Faire. We need enough bags for each student to use the day of the Faire to hold the many wonderful projects they will make. A labeled box will be in front of the MUR for the shopping bag donations. Thank you!
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Project Cornerstone
Project Cornerstone's ABC readers read the book If the World Were Blind, by Karen Gedig Burnett (the author of Simon's Hook). This book promotes a deeper understanding and acceptance of people's differences. When a boy asked his grandfather why people had trouble getting along, they talked about how looking past physical attributes (not judging people for clothes they wear, cultural or religious beliefs, the way they look, or just being different) and instead to see and respect the true person underneath.
Teaching children to be open-minded and not judge others will help the community be a better and safer place for everyone. Here is an informative Public Service Announcement video that you can show your child: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qLIW8JWk1RI&NP=1 and discuss what it means to you as a family.
Thank you for being Upstanders at home and at school!
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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 Update
We have received so many fantastic entries this year! Come and see the amazing works of art inspired by BELIEVE, DREAM, INSPIRE created by your classmates. Find out which works will go on to compete at the Regionals on Thursday, November 21st at 6:00pm in the MUR. All who have submitted an entry will receive an Evite to this event. If you have any questions, contact Julie Ann Min at julieann_lowery@yahoo.com.
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La Entrada's Community Service Club Bake Sale This Week!
The Community Service Club will be selling cookies after school all this week. Stop by for a quick snack on your way to the Book Fair. Yum!
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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 2nd week in a row! Come on -- let's give him some competition! Try the Math Counts Problem of the Week for the week of November 11, at http://mathcounts.org/resources/problem-of-the-week.
Submit your answers to LEMathCounts@gmail.com by end of day 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!
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Guinness World Record Attempt
Would your child like to brag about breaking a World Record? Well, it's time for our annual Guinness World Record attempt at the "Most People Sport Stacking at Multiple Locations in One Day". Sport Stacking is an activity involving stacking cups (from mini cups to jumbos) in various creative ways through timed challenges, relays and other fun games. All students are invited to attend this event which is scheduled for this Thursday, November 14th from 12:00 - 1:00 in Jensen Hall. Permission slips were passed out in student's P.E. classes last week and are also available in the main office. Permission slips must be turned in by 3:00 on Wednesday, November 14th. Any question, please see Ms. Kuczon - 6th grade P.E. teacher.
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| Las Lomitas Education Foundation | |
Starting your holiday shopping?
Make your donation to the LLEF the top of your list!
Donate today just- Click here and then....
Need Holiday cards or Shopping online?
Make llefshopping.com your starting point! By clicking through to retailers like Amazon, Minted, Tiny Prints and Shutterfly from our website, 5 to 10 percent of your total purchase will be donated to our schools at no cost to you. Bookmark us! *************************************************
Don't forget to renew or register your Safeway or other grocery cards with escrip here- our grocery stores donate to our schools every time you shop!
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Space is still available for the following Foundation events:
Mother Son Bowling November 16th
Click here to register.
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For more information please see our Community Report online here.
Excellence is built one donation at a time.
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| Las Lomitas League |
CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY
We invite the school community to see Charlie and the Chocolate Factory performed by La Entrada students in Peninsula Youth Theatre's after-school class Play in a Box on Tuesday, November 19th at 4 pm in Jensen Hall. The performance is free and should last approximately 30 - 40 minutes.
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| YES on S 2013 |
Dear Las Lomitas Families:
Thank you for supporting Measure S! It took the combined efforts and generosity of over 150 people to successfully run this bond campaign. Here are a few stats:
4 months
35 bond campaign committee members
30 canvassers
147 likes on Facebook
2,000 voters identified as YES supporters
24,000 views on one post
* Carla and John Sakrison for donating campaign headquarters at Quadrus
* Lisa Cesario for her leadership and inspiration
* Rich Ginn and the governing school board for their guidance and oversight
* Marsha Abbott - Treasurer
* Monica Albers - Volunteer Coordinator
* Gudrun Enger and Katie Boland - Online / Social Media
* Cindy Tipton - PTA Liaison
* Mike Spath, Eric Ver Ploeg and Komal Shah -- Fundraising
* Michelle Dillabough, Lauren Schoenthaler, Julie Herlihy and Pamela Stang - Logistics
* Bob and Celia Shepard - Amici Cellars - wine donation
* Cara Whittaker, Susie Gostyla, Diane Bradley, Laura Purpura, Kristina Valentine, Julie Herlihy, Stephanie Peters, Ray Mueller, Lucia Tedesco, Lynn Hublien, Helen Ungerman - Volunteer Recruiters
* Linda McGhee and Janet Holbrook - Teacher Liaisons
* Las Lomitas Education Foundation, Las Lomitas Education Association, Las Lomitas PTA and La Entrada PTA for their support
And to the following individuals who supported this campaign with time, money or both:
Alain Camou, Alexis Dineen, Ally Penner, Amanda Clifford, Amber Kunze, Andy Pflaum, Anita Westly, Anna Pong, Anne Koenig, Tony Pecore, Ashley Banks, Ashley Button, Barb Bicknell, Barbara Porro, Becca Pecore, Bill Draper, Bill Steinmetz, Carolyn James, Cara Whittaker, Caren Taylor, Carol Hedges, Carolyn Chow, Catherine Wedge, Chad Harding, Chris Lobdell, Christine Evans, Christy Chin, Christy Heaton, Cindy Tipton, Colene McKeon, Collin Chow, Courtney Bianchi, Courtney Pflaum, Dan Li, Dan Lind, Dave Liggett, Deborah Roden, Diane Bradley, Diane Spath, Didi Engel, Drew Crousore, Ed Zschau, Elaine MacDonald, Elizabeth Churchill, Emi Sato, Emily Liggett, Eric Stang, Eric Ver Ploeg, Erica Gould, Erica Linden, Esther Dicks, Faith Price, Gaby Olazabal, Gary Dillabough, Gaurav Garg, Greg Liggett, Gudrun Enger, Heather Ostrom, Janet Holbrook, Jay Siegel, Jen Le, Jen Overholt, Jill Ohline, Jim Lobdell, Joe Dobrenski, Joe Ross, Jonna Hunter, Josie Tang, Joyce Massaro, Judy Ackerman, Julie Chandik, Julie Herlihy, Julie Propp, Karen Fryling, Kari Mueller, Katherine Moir, Katie Boland, Katie Gordon. Katie Parsons, Kay Wang, Kellie Morris, Komal Shah, Krista Hoffman, Kristin Galvin, Kristin Smith, Kristina Valentine, Kristine Reis, Kristyn Hyres, Laura Glader, Laura Purpura, Lauren Schoenthaler, Linda McGeever, Linda McGhee, Lisa Cesario, Lucia Tedesco, Lynn Heublein, Mamie Kiyohara, Manprit Lalia, Margaret Romero, Maria Lind, Marilee Moy, Mark Jones, Mark Stevens, Marsha Abbott, Mary Stevens, Michelle Dillabough, Mike Lopez, Mike Spath, MJ Crousore, Molly Glennen, Monica Albers, Monika Decker, Noel Hirst, Pamela Stang, Param Lalia, Patricia Sullivan, Paul Conley, Phyllis Draper, Ray Mueller, Rebecca Holland, Rich Ginn, Rob Dean, Robin Spindler, Sandy Sale, Sarah Ruby, Shannon Potts, Shelley Moran, Sonya Dineen, Stacey Olson, Stephanie Peters, Stephanie Zaharias, Steve Westly, Sue Sartor, Susan Flierl, Susie Gostyla, Suzanne Mitchell, Suzanne Portugal, Tanya Rianda, Tara Berta, Tim Sullivan, Tom Clifford, Tracy Chesler, Trina Dean, Trisha Nettles
Josh Becker and Diana Sunshine
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| Sequoia Union High School District News | |
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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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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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. *************************************************************************** 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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From the Editor
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