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Las Lomitas Education Foundation
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THANK YOU to all of the families in our wonderful community
who have already donated to the Annual Giving Campaign!
With over 80% of families participating to date,
we have been able to meet our challenge grant of $80,000!
Thank you to our marvelous AGC co-chairs, Dan Li and Julie Clugage!
It's not too late to donate!
www.llef.org
Help make this our best auction ever
by donating an item, service, or event
www.llef.org/auction
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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PTA News
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La Entrada Science Fair Winners Announced
8th Grade
1st place: Patrick K. "Space Simulator"
2nd place: Marc M., Mani S., Andrew Z. "Electromagnetic Launcher"
3rd place: Rekha R., Christie W. "Music Athletic Performance"
7th Grade
1st place: Amelia T. "CO2 Beam"
2nd place: Greta H., Emilie M. "Plants and the Color of Light"
3rd place: Giselle B., Jessica O. "Tesla Coil"
6th Grade
1st place: Anna W. "Drip, Drip, Drip"
2nd place: Sophia C., Sohalia S. "Chirp, Chirp, Chirp"
3rd place: Camille Z. "Solar Cooking"
5th Grade
1st place: Coby D., Ryan F. "Oobleck V. Water"
2nd place: Grace G., Maya K., Piper M. "The Power of Branding"
3rd place: Troy D. "Hand Sanitizer"
4th Grade
1st place: Kate V. "The Impact of Brushing and Toothpaste on Bacterial Growth in Mouth"
2nd place: Keanu G., Griffin W. "How Far Will it Fly?"
3rd place: Brodie G., Cooper G. "Do Compliments Count?"
Projects representing La Entrada at the San Mateo County STEM Fair
8th Grade: Patrick K. "Space Simulator"/Marc M., Mani S., Andrew Z. "Electromagnetic Launcher"
7th Grade: Amelia T. "Co2 Beam"
6th Grade: Anna W. "Drip,Drip,Drip"/Sophia C., Sohalia S. "Chirp, Chirp, Chirp"/Camille Z. "Solar Cooking"/Luke V. "How Does Age Affect the Ability to Taste"/Devon C., Raffie L., Naomi P., Amanda W. "Growing Marigolds"/Athena B., Madeline S., Andrea N., Cameron S. "Electric Light"/
Alex R., Brad S. "Boat Design"
5th Grade: Coby D., Ryan F. "Oobleck V. Water"/Grace G., Maya K., Piper M. "The Power of Branding"
Raffle Winner! Hadley N. - 4th grade
This year we had 85 entries. The top 14 entries from 5th-8th grades have now qualified to enter the San Mateo County STEM Fair at Hiller Aviation Museum, February 23-27. Winners from there go on to the California State Science fair. Good luck to those continuing to compete with their projects!
Thank You, Thank You, Thank You Rachel and Team!!!
Our gratitude goes out to all the volunteers who made this event possible - especially our Chair, Rachel Perkocha, who elevated the Science Fair to a whole new level - we truly could not do it without you! Special thanks to Bardia Pezeshki, Science Fair Advisor and Assistant Chair who led us through the process. Thank you also to Amy Harber Thippawong, Monica Albers (snack maven), Wendy Malecek, Katie Parsons, Alka Sehgal, Michele LeClerc, Ashok Popat, Michael Ball, Sandy Manley, Stacey May, Danielle Chritchley, Myn Demmon, Charlie Lee, Claire Gu, Gina Gonzales, Susan Baker, Ann Crady, Anja Kollbach-Ebert. Particular thanks to Lisa Trail for her fabulous science fair logo and photos, and Mark Trail for bringing three scientists from Varian Medical Systems to help judge - they were amazing!
Special Shout Out! to the LA ENTRADA Science teachers who were incredibly supportive, made fliers, judged projects, and inspired students to participate! : Joanne Tinkham, Whitney Thwaite, and Christine Evans. Thank you so much!
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Thank You, Kathy Kau!!! What a Way to Ring in the Chinese New Year!!!
The lunchtime Lunar New Year Celebration was fun for everyone! Students got to try a variety of activities: they wrote with Chinese calligraphy brushes, gave friends and family Fu 'good fortune' cookies, put on Zodiac animal tattoos, won hong baos in a trivia contest, raced each other while holding huge chopsticks, and played so many games: Chinese chess, Chinese jumprope, shuttle cocks, mahjong, and of course, ping pong.
A huge XIE XIE thank you to all the people who made event this possible: Chair Kathy Kau, the PTA, Mrs. Potts, Mrs. Dineen, the lunch recess staff, Mrs. Rianda and her energetic Leadership class, our Mandarin teacher substitute Ms. Zhang, the LLL Chinese teachers Ms. Ko and Ms. Lee, and numerous parents: Laura Musial, Anita Wesley, Russell Kao, Kelly Stewart, Vicki Knapp, Winnie Lau, Judy Nayebi, Winny Kuo, Elaine MacDonald, Seunghee Lee, Winnie Wan, Mary Mohr, Giselle Lai, Claire Gu, and Monica Albers.
May you all enjoy this Year of the Horse (4711)!
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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 League
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Registration is open for Track, Tennis, Boys Volleyball Clinic and Ultimate Frisbee Clinic. Check our website for details. www.laslomitaslegaue.com
New! Spring Ultimate Frisbee Clinic
Come learn the game of Ultimate, including backhand and forehand throws, catching, scoring, game dynamics, scrimmages and Spirit of the Game. Co-ed, 6-8 grade. All levels welcome; students should be comfortable with running and team sports. Meets Mondays 2:55-4:25pm.
Boys VB Clinics
Come learn hitting, blocking and passing techniques from local high school and club coaches! All levels of experience welcome.
Clinic dates and times are:
Wednesdays and Fridays
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Sequoia Union High School District News
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Woodside Parent Education Series
"Why Willpower Matters" with Kelly McGonigal, Ph.D., Stanford University
Thursday, February 27; Woodside High School MUR
Is willpower in the mind or in the body? What motivates people to change? How much control over our thoughts and feelings do we really have, and what are the healthiest ways to regulate them?
Health psychologist and Stanford University lecturer Dr. Kelly McGonigal understands willpower, and her work helps families improve habits, cure procrastination, find focus, and manage stress. She shares cutting-edge research into the neurodevelopent of adolescents, along with valuable strategies or "willpower boosts" to give parents tools to conquer common self-discipline challenges and establish an effective model for improving self-control in children. Dr. McGonigal's lectures inspire parents and students in the U.S. and around the globe!
Kelly McGonigal is the author of The Neuroscience of Change; The Willpower Instinct: How Self-Control Works, Why It Matters, and What You Can Do to Get More of It; and Yoga for Pain Relief. McGonigal received a Ph.D. in psychology from Stanford University.
Woodside Parent Education Series events are free and open to parents, students, and community members in the SUHSD. Sponsored by the Woodside PTSA and the Sequoia Healthcare District. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation will be offered. For more information, contact
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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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Sharing Cultures, Connecting Lives - AFS Information Night
(Foreign Exchange Student Program)
Sunday, February 23, 2:00-4:00pm
Freewheel Brewing Company, 3736 Florence St., Redwood City
Everyone welcome to come eat free pizza and learn about the opportunities to host a foreign exchange student or for students to live abroad and study in over 40 different countries. A family friendly event celebrating culture sharing and cultural exchange. Learn about exchange from other local students who have been abroad, local host families, and international hosted students. For more information visit http://www.afsusa.org/san-francisco-bay. Contact: Holly Manie Oskoii, hmanieoskoii@afsusa.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. 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.
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