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Las Lomitas Education Foundation
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AND THE THEME IS...
You don't have to be a super hero to be a Dynamic Duo!
Team up with a pal and join us for some fun times!
Don't miss The LLEF Auction on May 10th at the Cabana Hotel Crowne Plaza in Palo Alto!
Coming Soon...tickets go on sale April 1st.
Help make this a great event! Donate an item today!
www.llef.org/auction
Excellence is built one donation at a time
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From the Principal's Office
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A Message from Principal, Shannon Potts:
Dear La Entrada Community,
Safety Plan
At last month's School Site Council meeting, Sonya shared information about our district-wide effort to coordinate emergency/disaster plans. I would like to take this time to share some important aspects with you.
We are working closely with Menlo Park police and County Safety coordinators to ensure that our plans are sound and we are prepared to respond to varying possible scenarios.
If you arrive on campus and find no one in the halls and doors locked, please leave immediately and call the office to see if it is safe to enter. We may be running a drill, or we may actually be in a shelter-in-place or lockdown situation. We will not respond to knocks on doors if we are in a drill.
If we should be in a situation where we need to release students (severe earthquake, etc.), the perimeter of the campus will be secured and all parents should report to the District Office's parking lot for student pick up. If the location is different, staff will be out and able to inform parents where to report for student pick up. Please be patient. I assure you that your children will be safe and we will release them to you as quickly as we can.
We will use Global Connect, our emergency communication system, to alert you when necessary. It is important that you keep cell phone numbers and emails current. Go to InfoSnap to update your information.
Common Core Planning
As you know, the teachers are focused on learning about the California Common Core Standards and starting to implement an enhanced writing and math program. All of this takes time for teachers to meet, discuss, learn and plan together. As a result, there will be days when the teachers are out of the classroom to focus on these important initiatives. Teachers make sure that the substitutes have clear plans to carry on instruction in the classroom. District staff has worked diligently this past year to recruit and interview substitutes in order to have quality education continue in the teacher's absence. Your children directly benefit from the time teachers spend collaborating together.
State Testing
The state of California has adopted the Common Core Standards. With the new standards comes a new testing system. The first challenge we have with the new assessment is the technology skills required to be successful on the test. The state has published a practice test available to teachers, students and parents so that before the field test this spring, the students could experience the technology needed and the structure of the test. Please take some time to work with your children on the practice tests. They can be found at the following link: https://sbacpt.tds.airast.org/student/.
8th Grade Graduation Parent Committee
Graduation is in a few short months. We need a parent committee to start planning. If you are interested in serving on this committee, please email me at spotts@llesd.org. We will then arrange an organizational meeting.
9th Grade Registration
This past week all 8th grade students received a packet containing a summer reading list for 9th grade English, individual placement test scores for math and English, and instructions about how to sign up for their high school elective online. In the meantime, please feel free to peruse the ninth grade Sequoia High School District Course Information link for more detailed information: http://www.seq.org/+uploaded/file_1178.pdf. One of Sequoia High School District's counselors, Laura Duran, will be on campus on Tuesday, March 18, to help with any student concerns or questions. If you have any questions about the packet, please contact Ilene Bragman. (Ibragman@llesd.org)
Wishing you all a marvelous March!
Shannon
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A Message from Assistant Principal, Sonya Dineen:
Safety First
Principal Potts has shared with parents some important aspects of our School Safety Plan. This is important material to review for you and your family. Our Safety Plan calls for a Safety Drill monthly. This month's Safety Drill will be on Monday, March 17, 2014 from 1:45pm-2:40pm.
The entire school will be practicing for a Disaster Drill and we will be following a special schedule. Lunch times will be: 4/5 Lunch = 11:00am-11:44am, 6-8 Lunch = 11:44am-12:28pm. This important drill takes about an hour to go through as we will review procedures for staff and students to follow in the event of a serious disaster, such as an earthquake. Please refrain from scheduling any doctor appointments or early pick-ups for this afternoon, if possible. If an early pick-up can not be avoided, you will need to report to Marja Rudge on the blacktop as our office will be closed.
I would also like to remind parents to plan on some extra time in the mornings for school drop-off so both you and your child will not be stressed when starting your day and everyone is able to be more patient in our school parking lot. Remember that the center lane in the Drop-Off/Pick-Up aisle is for through traffic and parents are not to leave their car unattended when in the Drop-Off/Pick-Up lanes.
Climate Committee
If you would like to be part of the La Entrada Climate Committee, I am planning a meeting for May 6, 2014, 4:00-5:00pm in Room 7. Our agenda will be focused on survey results from our latest Healthy Kids Survey and next year's Project Cornerstone discussions. Please email Sonya Dineen ( sdineen@llesd.org) to express your interest in being part of this committee. One meeting expected for the remainder of this year.
Spring Photo Shoot Day - March 27
This year we are going to have a new photographer, iclick smiles: www.iclicksmiles.com, come to La Entrada and shoot some Spring Photos. You will soon receive a communication from iclick smiles with details on how to reserve a photo shoot appointment for your child on Thursday, March 27. Please feel free to email me and share with me your thoughts on the quality of this new vendor.
Spring Conferences are scheduled for March 10-13
Parent-teacher conferences are designed so that information and questions can be shared. Open and ongoing communication is highly valued by our staff and community. For the spring, we are allotted three days for conferencing spread over the 4 scheduled minimum days. Each teacher will either pass out a schedule or have their availability on the online system. To make the most of this time, spring conferences are considered optional and can be requested by the teacher or the parent.
Conferences in grades 6-8...3rd Quarter Ends March 28th
There are approx. 45 spots for conferences during March 10-13. Teachers may have three times as many students as there are conference slots. (For example, a math teacher may have 150 students, but still only has 45 conference slots!) Conferences are optional and we ask that you keep in mind the limited slots and only sign up for a conference if you feel it very necessary.
6th - 8th Grade Teacher Conference Sign Ups will be Online
Parent/Teacher conferences will be held on March 10-13.
PTC Wizard is a web based parent/teacher conference scheduling system. Parents can create and manage their conference schedules in an easy and time efficient manner. Here is what you need to do to schedule a parent/teacher conference:
- Registration opens at 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday, February 26.
- Login to https://llesdms.ptcwizard.com
- You will first need to register and enter the names of your 6th-8th grade children.
- Follow the steps and the program will instruct you on how to choose a child, choose a teacher and set a time for the conference.
- When you have finished scheduling, a confirmation email will be sent to you.
- Conference availability closes at 2:00pm on the school day prior to the conference.
- If a teacher's time slots are full, please call the office. We will keep a wait list.
- If for any reason the online system does not seem to be working for you, please call the office and Mrs. Rudge or Mrs. Stosz will assist you.
- Because space is limited, please login and cancel any conference that you will not be able to attend. If you need to cancel after registration has closed for that day, you will need to call the school office.
- The school office number is 650-854-3962
No School Friday, March 14
There is no school this Friday. Enjoy the three day weekend!
Visitor Passes missing
Calling all neon colored Visit Passes! We are missing at least 50 of these very attractive clip-on passes. Please look around your house, car and coats for any strays that can be turned into the office. Thank you!
Amazing academic achievements....
Spelling Bee Bravos!
A special shout out to our very own Kieran R., 6th grade, for having advanced to the Final Round of the KPIX Bay Area Spelling Bee! Exciting news that La Entrada will have a student competing!! Good job, Kieran!
Kudos to our La Entrada Math Team!
In the MathCounts chapter competition on February 22, our team competed among 30 teams from around the Bay Area. Despite this being our first year of existence, the team totally rocked it. They came in among the TOP HALF of teams, beating out Hillview, Girls Middle School, Woodland, Sacred Heart and Castilleja among other schools!
Congratulations to our Science Fair Students!
Congratulations to 8th grader Patrick K. and 6th grader Luke V. for being chosen to move on to the California State Science Fair at the California Science Center, April 28-29, in Los Angeles!
Art Contest Winners!
In December, all fourth and fifth grade art classes created logos for the Pets in Need first annual
Wags and Whiskers Festival to Celebrate Dogs and Cats on June 21, 2014. Some students chose to enter their logo in their contest. Of the four winners, La Entrada has two winning 5th graders! Congratulations to Kari T. and Ashley T.! Mary Liz Maletis, Development Director at Pets In Need, came to school this week to present both winners with t-shirts and posters featuring their designs. Great job, girls!
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JOIN OUR BOARD!!!
Our Nominating Committee has been announced and is actively recruiting board members for the 2014-2015 year. Our Nominating Committee members are Ann Crady, Laura Glader, Rachel Lokey, Stephanie Rudd, and Stephanie Zaharias. Please contact Chair, Laura Glader, at lalaglader@gmail.com if you are interested, or if you would like to nominate someone to join our board.
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County Science Fair Results - CONGRATULATIONS GO TO...
Patrick K.: 2nd Place 8th Grade Math - "Creating a Space Simulator"
Luke V.: 1st Place 6th Grade Behavioral Sciences - "Does Age Affect the Ability to Taste?"
They will be moving on to the California State Science Fair at the California Science Center, April 28-29th in Los Angeles, CA!!
Honorable Mentions:
Anna W.: 6th Grade - "Drip, Drip, Drip"
Ashley T.: 5th Grade - " Bacteria Breath"
WAY TO REPRESENT OUR SCHOOL! YOUR LA ENTRADA PTA IS PROUD OF YOU ALL!!!
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6th Grader Advances to KPIX Oral Spelling Bee
From the La Entrada Spelling Bee, Kieran R. succeeded in the KPIX written bee! He now advances to the KPIX Oral Bee, where he will be competing with 48 other top spellers from all over the Bay Area for the chance to go on to the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, DC in May.
HUGE CONGRATULATIONS FROM YOUR PTA to Kieran on this great achievement! YOUR PTA IS SO PROUD TO HAVE YOU REPRESENT US ALL!
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School News
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Not 1, not 2, but 3 Episodes of KPAW
With the addition of the iMac lab and the iPads, Mr. Parker Kelly (Parkelly) has been able to expand his once-a-week studio, student-run, school-wide video broadcasts from 1 to 3 episodes per week. In addition to learning about the inner workings of a video-broadcasting studio, students are now learning how to broadcast via the iMacs and iPads. The addition of these two powerful tools has allowed the students to expand their video journalism skills and to explore additional news topics.
With the iMacs, students are producing a Tuesday episode which allows them to expand our student coverage at school. The student producers each choose a "news beat" on campus and gather information in order to produce a video segment. This is where the utility of the iPads really shines through; now students can collect notes, pictures and videos as they travel through campus to develop their stories. Once finished they must synthesize their information and edit on the iMacs using either iMovie or Final Cut Pro. Once all the students who are members of this production are finished with their video segments, they "stitch" them all together to produce a final production.
Students who use the iPads produce a broadcast for Wednesdays. Their focus is on current event topics. World, national, local, tech, and other topics can be explored while viewing a variety of news outlets-Time for Kids, CNN, TweenTribune and others-and then converted into short video segments edited with iMovie for the iPad. Finally, they can put their videos together by sharing them via Google Drive. To see how KPAW has changed, check out the website: <https://sites.google.com/site/kpawbroadcast/>
KPAW is grateful for all the support it has received from the Las Lomitas community and Foundation. Not only has it expanded our curriculum, it has allowed us to simulate real-world reporting.
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Attention Math Lovers: Try Out for the La Entrada Math Team!
La Entrada's Math Team is going strong in its first year, having placed in the top half of the MathCounts Chapter Competition among 30 teams. Now's your chance to get in on the action! The team is accepting new members for the 2014-2015 school year. Students who make the team will have to option to start attending practice sessions this Spring if desired. Exciting math, camaraderie, great snacks, t-shirts and hoodies, fun with buzzers -- all this could be yours!
The qualifying test will be offered twice. Please select one time to attend:
Tues, March 25, 6:30 to 7:30 pm, MUR
Weds, March 26, 6:30 to 7:30 pm, MUR
Please contact parent volunteer and Math Team coach Gerald Wluka to RSVP for the qualifying test: wluka@stanfordalumni.org.
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TechEase (monthly Technology insights, ideas & updates)
Sharing/Learning with Your Children About How Electronics Work
Your child may spend hours a day staring at varied forms of screens, but have you ever talked with them about what's behind the tech, or wanted to explore those answers with your children? Stimulating curiosity about the tech behind the devices can be a wonderful adventure. Not only do children gain new respect for their favorite devices, but it peeks their curiosity, fuels that interest into building and constructing devices, and is something you can share as a family.
Maker Faires, "The Greatest Show & Tells on Earth": Share a Maker Faire weekend with your children which are held yearly in San Francisco and New York City. These attract nearly 50,000 kids and adults, who learn how to solder, take apart and put together gadgets, figure out how they function, and more (for info, visit MakerFaire http://makerfaire.com/. The San Francisco Maker Faire is May 17-18 at the San Mateo Event Center.
Ask questions that peek curiosity to "googling answers": "I wonder how that works?" "What do you think would happen if there you added an extra of this or that". All conversation openers and ways for children to want to explore answers using tech. How about exploring the website of "How Stuff Works" together, try projecting that to your TV for interesting learning and fun family times.
Tech can get some bad reputations as a babysitter in restaurants or a way to kill time on long drives, and in fact it is used as distractions often at the compromise of family conversation time. (Does anyone under 8 even know the license plate game now?)
But. It can also be used to build family conversations and shared experiences. I'll hope you try some of the above, or please share out other ways you find tech enriches your family on this google doc (http://tinyurl.com/n447fs3). It'd be great to share all the positive activities our families enjoy with their children.
Enjoy!
Suzanne Mitchell, Director of Technology
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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.
We have an amazing collection of artwork on loan to us from 4th through 8th grade La Entrada students. Submissions include oil paintings, charcoal drawings, colored pencil drawings, watercolor paintings, pastels and much more. This beautiful artwork will be exhibited in the lovely courtyards of Allied Arts on Saturday, March 15th. Admission to the show is $10 per person, $5 for children age 14 or under, with free admission for student artists who are in the show. All ticket sales from this show will go to Family Connections, a tuition-free parent participation program for low-income families. So, come by to enjoy amazing artwork in a lovely setting, all the while supporting a great cause and celebrating some talented young artists.
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March 12: Conversation with Hillview Principal Erik Burmeister:
The public is invited to a conversation with Hillview's principal about addressing the opportunities and possibilities of middle school education. Lisa Solomon, author of Moments of Impact, will discuss with Principal Burmeister the work he is doing to engage the community of teachers, parents and students of Hillview Middle School in a collaborative design thinking process to improve the overall quality and experience of education. This talk will discuss the process of innovation and the early outcomes inspired by this collaborative and visionary project, including concerts efforts to reduce the overall stress load and scheduling challenges that many middle schoolers face.
http://www.keplers.com/event/lisa-solomon-conversion-hillview-principal-erik-burmeister
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Las Lomitas League
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New! Spring Ultimate Frisbee Clinic Ultimate Frisbee can help your child in their other field sports! This 6 week clinic focuses on man-to-man defense, cutting to get open and keeping possession, give-and-go, and field sense. Co-ed, 6-8th grades. All levels welcome; students should be comfortable with running and team sports. Meets Mondays 2:55-4:25pm.
Boys Volleyball is here!
Sign ups are now available on the Las Lomitas League website. Come learn the sport from some of the best high school and club coaches on the Peninsula! Open to boys in 6-8th grades.
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Sequoia Union High School District News
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M-A's Cheer and Mascot Program Tryouts March 19-22
Information Meeting:
Tuesday, March 4th at M-A High School in room E-26, 5:30 p.m.
Mandatory Clinics:
March 19-21, 5:00-7:00 p.m. at M-A (Old Dance Room)
Tryouts:
March 22, 9:00 a.m. at M-A (Old Dance Room)
Contact Coach Katharine Keigher for questions or further information! kkeigher@seq.org
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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
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.
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Community News
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Portola Valley Theatre Conservatory
"The Diviners"
March 13-23
Evening and matinee performances
Tickets $10-$40
(650)851-8282 ext. 105
Set during the Depression, "The Diviners" is the story of a 14 year old boy named Buddy Layman who is deathly afraid of water, but who has a gift: He can divine water, which is crucial for his drought ridden town.
Haunting and beautiful, this powerful play has echoes of "Our Town" and "Of Mice and Men", but is definitely a fresh face that will have you laughing one minute, crying the next. Gorgeous gospel/spiritual style music richly underscores the production. Long after the curtain lowers, "The Diviners" will have you thinking about its poignant story and the deep questions it raises about law and grace, and the differences between blind faith and genuine love. Suitable for grades 6 and up.
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Join us at the Children's Champions Event
Saturday, May 3rd from 11:00am - 1:00pm
This is a family-friendly afternoon at Stanford Stadium, benefiting Wender Weis Foundation for Children and Fit Kids. Children's Champions wants you to have fun while being active and healthy! Come mingle with professional athletes and team mascots including Lou Seal, Stomper and Q. Meet members of the Stanford Football team. Run through an obstacle course, participate in a three-legged race, make some arts and crafts, or just have a fun afternoon, all the while helping at-risk children. Tickets at www.childrens-champions.eventbrite.com
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Community Sports Programs
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Please enjoy this information on local sports programs. These announcements are not endorsements from the La Entrada PTA.
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
Synchronized Swimming at Alpine Hills
On Saturday March 8 the nationally ranked Stanford Synchronized Swimming team will be performing at Alpine Hills. We are trying to gauge interest in a youth synchronized swimming program. The Stanford team will practice ( 11:00-12:30) and then perform ( 12:30-1:30) and then there will be an opportunity for kids to get in the pool and learn from the team and coaches (1:30-2:00pm). If you plan to attend, or are interested in participating in a youth sychro program contact Rodney: rodney@alpinehills.us
Mavericks Youth Water Polo
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. The last training session will be held on Sunday, March 9 from 3:00-5:30pm in the MUR. If interested, please email Anna Plume at aplume@alpinelittleleague.com for more information.
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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Summer Camps
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Please enjoy this information on summer camps. These announcements are not endorsements from the La Entrada PTA.
Camp Menlo Summer Camp
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
The Legends Baseball Camp Experience
Ages 6-12, all levels, with the Menlo Park Legends collegiate/semi-pro baseball team!
The Legends Baseball Experience is a one of a kind summer program, which connects campers, with semi-professional baseball players from across the country who play on the Menlo Park Legends summer team. Our infamous 5:1 camper to coach ratio promotes the most intimate learning environment possible and enables campers to develop meaningful relationships with their baseball heroes. Our innovative and proven coaching methods integrate small group instruction with drills, games and exciting competitions to ensure your child is building confidence while simultaneously developing new baseball skills. It's more than a camp - It's an EXPERIENCE!
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 Encore Lacrosse Camp Encore Lacrosse is excited to host the most FUNdamental lacrosse camp for introductory and intermediate players! Sign up to play the "fastest sport on two feet!" No previous experience is needed for beginners as safe soft balls are used, and lacrosse sticks can be purchased ($30) and delivered at camp. Equipment rentals are available for the intermediate division. For more information visit the intro/intermediate tab of the lacrosse section at www.EncoreLacrosse.com or e-mail at info@EncoreLacrosse.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. Young Outliers Young Outliers is a summer learning company offering weekly courses linking academics with design entrepreneurship. Each course focuses on a theme and praxis in a field (learning from practice, e.g. science, social sciences, song, creative writing). Participants are formed into project and business teams. They create products driven by insights from what they learn.Participants learn how products influence people's lives and way of thinking and vice-versa. They create products driven by insights from what they learn. Every team's goal is to create products that make this a better world. These learning products are sold and distributed online at the Young Outliers Marketplace. Targeted to children ages 9-13, participants learn-by-doing through improv, arts, physical and social games, simulations, experiments, and social interactions. No worksheets and no lectures. Lessons are immersive and fun. Participants experience social, meaningful, and insightful ways of learning. This year 2014 summer camp will be at the JLS Middle School campus in Palo Alto. Register today. Avail of the early bird discount and save your space at www.YoungOutliers.com.
Summer Camp in PV: Programming Java with Minecraft
This is a great way for kids (grades 5-8) who love games to learn programming and build their own Minecraft mods. We use a real programming language - Java - on a real world server that your child will setup and configure. In its second season, the camp is run by local CMS graduate and current Priory student, Jack Youstra, with assistants (and adult oversight) for a 3:1 student:teacher ratio. There are two week-long sessions available: 7/6 and 7/13. Camp days are 9AM-3PM with an optional extended day plan that covers 3-5PM. To learn more about the camp, email Jack Youstra at jack@youstra.com or call 644-7519.
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From the Editor
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