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PTA News
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Come One, Come All to the PTA General Board Meeting!!!!!!
Everyone is invited to the 2nd PTA General Board Meeting of the year being held on Wednesday, February 5 at 9:30 am in the MUR. Come hear about the PTA's excellent programs we have just finished up, opportunities for next year and any other input you would like to give will gladly be heard. Looking forward to seeing everyone!
Laurel Timpson O'Neill and Lisa Reid
Co-Presidents, PTA
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Science Fair - Thursday, February 6th
Mon. and Tues. - Final 2 days for Registration!
www.laentradasciencefair.org
Check-in at Jensen Wednesday, February 5th, 3:00-5:00pmWed. F
Students: Bring your project to Jensen any time between 3:00 and 5:00pm
At check-in you will confirm your project title, receive a number, and then set-up your project in the gym.
Science Fair Schedule:
Judging 3:00-5:00pm: Students are not required to attend the Judging, but it is encouraged. It is helpful to the judges to be able to ask students questions about their projects.
4/5th Grade Judging 3:00-3:4000-3:40pm
6th Grade Judging 3:40-4:20pm
7/8th Grade Judging 4:20-5:00
Fair Opens to Everyone: 5:00-7:00pm
Awards Presentation: 6:30-7:00pmm
Raffle winner will be announced. There will be 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place awards for each Grade.
The top 14 highest scoring projects from the 5th-8th grades will be invited to attend the San Mateo County Fair.
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Project Cornerstone
What are your goals and dreams? Who can you rely on for support?
February's Project Cornerstone book is Long Shot: Never Too Small to Dream Big by Chris Paul.
The two main themes are following a dream and receiving support from family to achieve a goal.
Talk about support assets at home by asking these questions:
- How do you let family members know you love them? How do you send love messages?
- What is your favorite thing about your family?
- How can your family support each other more?
- What family activities would you like to do?
Learn about your child and each other's Positive Identity assets (their sense of purpose in life and positive view of our future) by talking about:
- What is your biggest dream?
- What matters to you? What sparks your interest?
- What do you care deeply about?
- What is your favorite thing to do, and how can I help you do it?
- What help do you need to reach your goals?
- Who will be your spark or goal champion (helps with taking steps to achieve a dream)
You are an essential positive force in helping your child feel empowered as s/he learns to dream and set goals. If you would like more information about sparks go to www.IgniteSparks.org .
As we support our children, we must continue to model for them what it means to have a sense of purpose in life. Together, we can create a stronger school community where all of our students are accepted and encouraged to dream.
Thank you from the 35 Project Cornerstone ABC Readers
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LELE Around the World at Lunchtime, February 5
Have you ever seen a turbaned guy and wondered who he was?
Do you ever wonder why some people wear a turban?
What is your first thought when you see them?
Many Americans do not know they are Sikhs and misidentify them for someone else.
Sikhs have unfortunately been victims of hate crimes in America.
Please come to Around the world on February 5 at lunch time to find out who are Sikhs.
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School News
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La Entrada Student Art Show
Saturday, March 15th from 10:00am-5:00pm
At Allied Arts Guild
75 Arbor Road at Cambridge Avenue in Menlo Park
Admission: $10 per person, $5 for children age 14 or under.
Free admission for student artists who have a submission in the show.
All proceeds from this fundraiser will go to Family Connections, a tuition-free parent participation program for low-income families, educating over 400 individuals each year at three sites in San Mateo County. Any student who wishes to participate in the show may get entry forms from Ms. Gregori in Room 4 (6th-8th graders) or Ms. Ostrom in Room 3 (4th and 5th graders). All entry forms must be completed and returned to Ms. Gregori and Ms. Ostrom by Thursday, February 13th to ensure a spot in the show. Student artwork may be oil or acrylic paints on canvas, or artwork that is framed using any other materials such as paints, charcoal, pen and ink, collage, pastels, etc. We cannot accept any unframed artwork or canvases that cannot stand alone on an easel. While student artwork doesn't have to be created specifically for this exhibit, it should be a recently created piece done entirely by the student. Questions? Contact Ms. Gregori at jgregori@llesd.org.
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Las Lomitas Education Foundation
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Help make this our best auction ever by donating an item, service, or event
We are seeking your support through donated items. Your generous gift of an auction item will help support our schools high quality teachers, small class sizes and enhanced curriculum. The opportunities are endless here are some suggestions:
- Tickets (sports, concerts, theater, etc.)
- Travel (vacation homes, airline tickets, local getaways, etc.)
- One-of-a-kind events or getaway sponsors
- Parent or kid party hosts
- Behind-the-scenes experiences
- (host one where you work or with an organization you support)
- Gift certificates from local businesses
If you're not sure what to donate, we can help! Email us at auction@llef.org
Excellence is built one donation at a time
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Las Lomitas League
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The first week of classes is complete. If you need to cancel a class, you can receive a 90% refund if you cancel at least 24 hours before the 2nd class. For further details, please visit the League website and choose La Entrada under the classes tab. www.laslomitasleague.com.
New Sports Clinics
Boys VB Clinics
Come learn hitting, blocking and passing techniques from local high school and club coaches!
Clinic dates and times are:
All levels of experience welcome. Register on the Las Lomitas League website.
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Sequoia Union High School District News
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M-A Parent Education Series
Award-winning Documentary Film: "In 500 Words or Less"
Introduction by Alice Kleeman, M-A College Advisor
Thursday, February 6th, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
M-A Performing Arts Center (PAC)
Going to college is a rite of passage for many American high school students, but the process can be overwhelming: college fairs, SATs, tours, applications. And then there's the personal essay. How does a seventeen year old define herself to total strangers when she's only beginning to discover who she really is? And how can he or she be expected to do it in an essay of 500 words or less?
This honest film is a "must see" for any parent or student starting or looking ahead to the college application process. "In 500 Words or Less" takes you inside the lives of four very different students as they spend their last year with their families trying to figure out who they are and who they want to be. The documentary serves as a portrait of four of the nearly 1.5 million families who go through this process each year. While race, geography and socio-economic status affected how they got here, their stories converge as they all juggle acceptance, rejection, decision-making and letting go.
"In 500 Words or Less" is highly recommended by NACAC, the National Association for College Admission Counseling, and featured at a recent national conference.
Ticket Registration: https://in500wordsorless2014ma.eventbrite.com/
Registration is FREE and Parent Education Series events are sponsored by the M-A PTA and the Sequoia Healthcare District.
A great family event! Parents, students, and SUHSD community members welcome.
For more information, please contact Charlene Margot, Parent Education Series Program Director, at cmargot@csmconsulting.net or 650.868.0590.
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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.
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. For more details or to sign-up see our website: mabears.org, About Us, Get To Know M-A.
Get to Know Woodside
Open House
Woodside High School is holding an open house on Saturday, January 11th from 9:00am - 12:00pm, where middle school parents and students can tour classrooms, hear music performances, meet teachers and staff, and talk with other parents. Refreshments are being served and there will be Spanish-language translators available. Everyone is welcome!
To learn more, call Woodside High School at 650-367-9750 or email event chair, Georgia Jack, georgia@casajack.com. To register for a tour time visit www.woodsidehs.org and click on "Open House" under "Quick Links."
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.
For more information and to request a shadowing date click here.
Get to Know Sequoia High
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:
Saturday, February 8, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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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Community Sports Programs
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Creighton School of Wrestling
Now at Sports House, Redwood City! Come get Creighton trained by two-time National Champion and Wrestling Hall of Fame Coach Braumon Creighton! Spring wrestling classes are available for ages 8 and up, all skill levels are welcome. We offer training for beginner through advanced wrestlers on Mondays and/or Wednesdays beginning March 10. Register now at www.creightontrained.com! Summer camps will be posted soon.
Palo Alto Midnight Basketball
Palo Alto Midnight, one of the most successful AAU basketball programs in the west coast, is holding open tryouts for their Spring/Summer session. Regardless of experience level, we offer programs for all levels, from skills sessions to players new to the game, along with national traveling teams for the highest skilled players. The session runs from mid-March through the end of July, and includes participation in 6-8 local tournaments, along with 2+ practices per week. Select individuals may be invited to participate in away tournaments, including college viewing events. Tryouts for 3rd - 8th grade are February 5 and 6. Please go to our website for more information and to register: www.pamidnight.org. Interested high school players should register online and a tryout will be arranged once the high school season is over.
Junior All Terrain Runners (Jr-ATR)
Join us for an exciting new program for kids age 7-14! Through our fun, non-competitive curriculum, kids will work on all aspects of movement using confidence (obstacle) courses, core & strength work, and running. http://www.menloswim.com/menlo/junior_atr.html
Mavericks Youth Water Polo
Alpine and Menlo Atherton Little League Tryouts Going on Now!
Due to a recent change in Little League rules, children in the Las Lomitas School District boundaries are now eligible to play for either Alpine or Menlo Atherton Little Leagues. Boys and girls between the ages of 5 and 12 can register to play...but hurry! Registration closes soon. See www.alpinelittleleague.com or www.m-all.org for more details.
Little League Umpires Wanted
Alpine West Menlo Little League is looking for youth umpires for the 2014 baseball season.
Earn $22-32 per game. Season runs March-June. Minimum age--12. Flexible schedule--work when you can. Experienced baseball players preferred. Must attend one mandatory training session on February 8th or March 1st from 3:00-5:30pm. If interested, please email Anna Plume at aplume@alpinelittleleague.com to reserve your seat and receive details about the location.
AMA Softball Registration Now Open!
Girls from K-7th grade are invited to join us for the 2014 AMA Softball season. Everyone plays and teams are organized by schools. Volunteers are always welcome, especially coaches. Register today! http://www.amasoftball.com/.
Studio Rincon Youth Dance and Yoga Classes
Studio Rincon on Alameda in Menlo Park is now taking signups for the winter session of youth dance and yoga classes. Signup here! Preballet, ballet, hip hop, yoga are all taught in a fun and positive atmosphere after school for ages 3-Teen. View the youth schedule at http://www.studiorincon.com/youth-classes/.
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Community News
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Castilleja Show to Benefit Mariposa Foundation
On February 7th-9th, Castilleja School in Palo Alto will be performing a student produced show that brings together dance, music, multimedia, and song in order to raise awareness of important issues facing today's world. This year's production, Café Casti...Proudly Serving Girl Power, supports the Mariposa Foundation, an organization located in the Dominican Republic with goals that include eradicating extreme poverty and hunger, achieving universal primary education, reducing the child mortality rate, improving maternal health and promoting gender equality and empowering women. To purchase tickets, go to http://www.artswithaheart.org/
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Packard Children's Weight Control Program
If you are interested in the January classes for your family, there are still spaces available: Concerned about a Child's Weight? Packard Children's Weight Control Program is Enrolling Now
- 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.
What parents say:
- "The program is life changing. Participating in your program is one of the top 2 things I have ever done for my family as a mother."
- "This isn't a 6 month program; it's a lesson on how to live the rest of your life!"
- "Our family, did the LPCH pediatric weight control program ...I can tell you that I am very happy with the results. Not only did my child reach [his] goal, but I also lost 20 lbs. in the process."
- Visit our website and hear what past participants say about their experiences.
- Class options for weekly six month groups:
- For groups in English: Tuesdays 4:30-6:00pm or 6:00-7:30pm:00-7:30 pm.
- For groups in Spanish: Wednesdays at 6:00-7:30pm
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Summer Camps
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Camp Menlo Summer Camp registration is now open for camps starting June 2, including our award-winning Camp Menlo Aquatics camp for kids age 4.5-9, Jr Lifeguard for age 9-14, Tennis and Swim for age 7-14, Performance Swim for age 9-18, and two Water Polo camps for beginners and more experienced players. Register before January 31 and save $25 on 5-day summer camps! www.campmenlo.com
Captivating Dance by Nona Summer Dance Camp
Learn/improve dance techniques for Hip Hop, Jazz, Lyrical/Contemporary, Tap, Ballet, and more! Additional fun activities included throughout the week. Great opportunity to learn from Nona Ybarra, multi-award winning choreographer/instructor, CDBN competition dance instructors, as well as some of Nona's Elite winning CDBN dance team members. For advanced campers only - a different special guest choreographer will teach a master class during one day of each weeklong session!
Ages: boys and girls 4-17
Location: 1923 Menalto Dance Studio (Beginning/Intermediate) or 1919 Menalto Dance Studio (Advanced)
Times: Monday-Friday: 9-4 (Beginning/Intermediate); 10-2:30(Advanced)
Sessions: June 16-July 28; three to four weeklong sessions, depending on level
Fees: $385/week (family and multi-week enrollment discounts available)
Contact: admin@captivatingdancebynona.com for registration forms or visit our website: www.captivatingdancebynona.com
Yosemite Sierra Summer Camp
Founded in 1973, YSSC offers two-week summer camp experiences for children 8 to 16 years old. A faith-based, adventure program with outstanding staff, YSSC provides a fun and nurturing environment through which campers grow in character, skills, relationships, and faith. Activities include water skiing, hiking, ropes course, volleyball, archery, crafts, marksmanship, team games, campfires, skits, and so much more. Through these activities and a community of caring role models, campers come away from YSSC with increased confidence, independence, friendship and problem solving skills. Check out www.yssc.com.
Please join us for YSSC Home Presentation
All welcome for Yosemite Sierra Sumer Camp brief presentation by camp staff followed by a Q&A. It will be a time for informal inquiry and conversation.
Wednesday evening, February 5 at 7:30pm OR
Thursday morning, February 6 at 8:30 am.
Yandle Family - 2134 Clayton Drive - Menlo Park, CA 94025
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From the Editor
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