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School News
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Graduation Party Volunteers Needed
Planning for the graduation party is well under way, but we still need help from a few 7th and 8th grade parents to make this event a huge success.
7th grade parents: We desperately need you to help keep the party "cool"! The 8th graders do NOT want their parents hanging around at their big graduation celebration, so we need your help to staff the food tables and supervise the festivities. This is a great opportunity for you to see what the graduation party is all about (the theme and details are top secret!) and get those creative juices flowing for your own planning next year! See how decorations were put up, how the gym was laid out, what food was served, etc. Please consider signing up for a shift - we would greatly appreciate it! 8th grade parents: It is up to you to do your part, too! We need lots of help with set up and clean up of Jensen Hall, so grab a friend or spouse and sign up together! The more hands we have, the quicker we will all be done! 8th Grade Open House Bake SaleA big THANK YOU to all the 8th grade families that provided treats for the 8th grade bake sale and to all the wonderful 8th graders that helped make the event such a HUGE success! We had a fabulous offering of baked goods, and the event was well received by all. Don't forget to pick up your empty container from the LE kitchen, if you haven't already done so. Great job, Class of 2014!
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Library News
Summer is fast approaching and we wanted to wish you all Happy Reading! For your information, we will once again offer to your students our brave deal: Check Out up to 20 books for the Summer! We'd rather books be in your son or daughter's hands/rooms than collecting dust here on our shelves. Please, if you'd rather they just check out 1 or 2 or 5 or 10 books; just tell them (or drop me a line) and your preference will be honored.
Also, please drop by or ask your child to drop by for great recommendations. I read some wonderful books this year--and am thrilled to make recommendations based upon your child's age or interests. Also, we do have books on CD so please feel free to check these out--audio stories can make long car rides an actual treat.
Finally, overdues: please check in with your children about their school library books. All library items were due May 20th and we work very hard to account for all books in our collection. Green notices have been sent out to everyone who has any library books out on their accounts. For students who do NOT get all their books in by Tuesday, May 27th, (a week's grace period) we will ask students to report to the library for lunchtime "Dusting Detention". Here, they eat their lunch and then dust and straighten our library shelves to encourage, remind, and nudge them to return their books. Please feel free to contact me if this lunchtime event (which students often tell me they enjoy--GO FIGURE) is not right for your child. Doe Myers, dmyers@llesd.org
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La Entrada's Annual "Sounds of Spring" Band Concert
Thursday, May 29, 6:30pm at Sharon Park
Please be sure to bring along a comfortable lawn chair or blanket along with your favorite beverage and munchies as well as your neighbors, friends and family members.
All the school bands will be participating including the fifth graders, sixth graders, 7th and 8th grade combined symphonic band as well as our jazz ensemble. Don't miss out on an evening of jazz, pops and light classic music performed by our own students!
NOTE CORRECTION: Fifth Grade Band Parents please note two full band dress-rehearsals will be coming up for your children to attend. This will be an opportunity for all of the fifth grade band students to play their concert music together prior to the spring concert. The students will meet in the music room at 7:30AM on the following days to practice together: Friday, May 23rd and Tuesday, May 27th.
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Last Call for Yearbooks!
There are still yearbooks available for purchase. Cost is $38.00 and forms are located in the office.
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Last Hot Lunch Day June 6
Parents- please remember that the last day of hot lunch service is Friday, June 6. There will be no hot lunch available on Monday, June 9, so please pack a lunch for your child.
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Reflections News for Fall 2014
ATTENTION ALL ARTISTS, PHOTOGRAPHERS, COMPOSERS, CHOREOGRAPHERS, WRITERS AND FILMMAKERS! The theme for 2014-15 REFLECTIONS Arts Competition is "The World Would Be A Better Place If..." So get started and create! (Entry forms and Rules will be available on the PTA website in August.)
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Your PTA Endorses Measure A...and Asks You to Vote "Yes"!!!
The Sequoia Union High School District has a bond up for vote on the Tuesday, June 3 election. The district's great high schools have drawn families to its communities, causing a surge in student enrollment. Enrollment has increased by 20% over the last 12 years and is expected to grow another 20% in the next 7 years. Measure A will provide additional classrooms and labs, as well as updated technology to help the district continue its excellent academic programs as student enrollment grows.
Please visit the Yes on A website at www.greatsequoiahighschools.org to learn about Measure A and how you can help. If you have additional questions about Yes on A, please email Jennifer Le at jenfle@gmail.com.
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Las Lomitas Education Foundation
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Tickets to adult and kids events are available
But they are filling up FAST - Don't miss out!
Sign up today for our great end of year parties:
· 4th/5th Grade END OF YEAR party
Don't delay sign up now to start the year off right with an incoming party!
· Incoming 4th, 5th & 6th Grade Outdoor Movie Night
Incoming 7th and 8th Grade Splash and Dance
A Few ADULT Events have space too:
4th Annual Ladies Round Robin Tennis
Big Sur and Post Ranch Inn Party of the Year!
Sharon Heights Summer Solstice Progressive
Back-to-School Book Brunch
Go to: www.llef.org/auction for a complete list.
Fund A Need
This year's Fund-A-Need will bring the Columbia University's Teachers College Reading & Writing Project here to our very own teachers. This Institute will allow teachers in ALL grades (K-8) to attend workshops, helping them teach our children to develop better writing and reading skills.
Go to www.llef.org to see a 12-minute video for more details and testimonies from teachers and students if you didn't get a chance to see it at the Auction.
Click HERE to donate to Fund-A-Need.
A huge THANK YOU to all the runners, walkers, sponsors, and volunteers!
We had 528 runners & walkers this year, up 13% from last year!
The youngest participant was 2, and the oldest was 77!
Photos from the event are available at http://range-findings.smugmug.com.
All profits from sales of prints, cards, and downloads are being generously donated to the Foundation by Scott Witt of Range-Findings, this year's Fun Run photographer.
Results from the race are available at www.llef.org.
Keep running, and we'll see you at next year's Fun Run!
Please Support Our Schools
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Sequoia Union High School District News
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Incoming M-A Parents: Join the Admin Support Committee
Get familiar with M-A by volunteering with the Admin Support Committee - Is your 8th grader attending Menlo-Atherton High School next year? If so, please sign up to be on the administrative support volunteer list. There are no specific obligations. When the M-A Administration needs parent volunteers, we send out an email. If the volunteer opportunity fits in your schedule, you sign up; otherwise no need to respond.
A sampling of events that use lots of parent volunteers are Arena Check-In, textbook distribution, schedule distribution, AP sign-ups, and AP test proctoring. Volunteering for Administrative Support a few times a year is loads of fun and a great way to meet other M-A parents and find out what's happening at M-A. To be added to the list, please add your contact information through this form: M-A Admin Support Committee. Thank you and welcome to M-A!
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8th Graders Headed to M-A
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Did you miss the M-A Online Auction? We reopened these two events specifically for middle school families, but hurry...spaces are selling fast!
Class of 2018 Parent Party - If you have an incoming M-A freshman, you won't want to miss this traditional freshman parent party held the evening of the Welcome Dance.
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Incoming M-A HS Parents: Volunteers Needed for Challenge Day 2014!
Join us Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, October 27, 28, and 29th for this memorable one-day workshop that promotes compassion, communication and community building among the Class of 2018. It's a great way for freshman parents to get involved at M-A --- a one day commitment that helps our teens break down barriers and create new levels of empathy and respect. Come participate in one of the most meaningful volunteer opportunities of the year.
Adult volunteers are critical to the program's success. Volunteers are needed to be small group facilitators on the three days from 8:15 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
To volunteer pick the date which works best for you, then e-mail your preference (be sure to specify the date) to Lauren Calhoon and Rachel Lokey at challengeday@mabearspta.org. Please put "Challenge Day Volunteer" in the subject line. Thank you for making a difference in the lives of our students!
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Community News
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PLAYFWD Community 3-5K Walk/Run - Supporting Education and Children
Date: Saturday, May 31, 2014, 9:00 a.m.
Location: Foothill College, Los Altos Hills
We have launched a new campaign and we need your participation to help support education and kids. Join us and support our cause! Walk, play and have fun with family and friends. 100% of funding raised supports school programs for education and sports worldwide. Great prizes for 1. Best Costumes 2. Highest Group Participation 3. Highest Fundraisers. Use discount code for LA ENTRADA participants only: laentrada. Registration link: http://www.stayclassy.org/los-altos-hills/events/playfwd-3-5k-walk-run-event-foothill-college/e33248.
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Volunteers Needed: US Paralympic Track and Field Nationals
Sharon Kelleher, Riekes Center staff member and US Paralympic tennis player, is the volunteer coordinator for the US Paralympic Track & Field National Championships which will be coming to the College of San Mateo from June 20-22. This event is put on by the US Olympic Committee in conjunction with the Pacific Association of USA Track & Field.
Manager of Communications and Adaptive Programs Riekes Center for Human Enhancement
3455 Edison Way, Menlo Park CA 94025
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Host a foreign exchange student
AFS (American Field Service) is looking for host families for high school foreign exchange students for the next school year. You don't have to have teenagers at home to host. You can also have a wonderful experience hosting if you have young children who would enjoy learning about the world by having a big brother or sister, or even if you do not have kids at home. To learn more and review a list of students and their profiles, click http://www.afsusa.org/host-family and enter your zip code to see the students who will be coming to the Bay Area.
All AFS exchange students are honors students who have been selected for the program based on their academic success, responsibility, adaptability and optimism. To learn more about hosting, please contact Pam Wong, the AFS liaison for the Peninsula, at 387-1536, or pam.wong22@yahoo.com.
AFS is an organization founded after WWII to provide international student exchange experiences as a means of working toward a more just and peaceful world.
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Fall Sports
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Please enjoy this information on fall sports. These announcements are not endorsements from the La Entrada PTA.
AYSO Region 109 Menlo Park - Atherton Soccer
Everyone Plays - Balanced Teams - Open Registration
Positive Coaching - Good Sportsmanship - Player Development
FALL SEASON SOCCER: Boys & Girls, Ages 4-14
REGISTER: April 1st - May 31st
Please go to this link to register: https://r25.webyouthsoccer.com/online_reg/login.php
FEES: $175 until June 1st (U8 and up), $225 late registration, $125 Kinder (U6)
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Alpine Strikers FC Tryouts for Fall 2014
Want fun competitive soccer for the fall? Join the Alpine Strikers FC !!! High quality professional coaching and fun play in local league games. Tryouts for all age groups, 6 years old and up, will be starting the week of May 13th. Please go to www.alpinestrikers.org for more information and registration.
Alpine Strikers FC - Fall Soccer Programs For Preschoolers, Kindergartners, First Graders
Is your child excited about soccer? Alpine Strikers, the local soccer club offers a variety of fun and high energy programs for preschoolers to first graders. All programs focus on age appropriate activities centered around individual player development. Registration is now open for preschool soccer (3-4 year olds), attack (5-6 year olds) and academy (6-7 year olds). For more details and registration, please visit our website.
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Summer Camps and Sports
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Please enjoy this information on summer camps. These announcements are not endorsements from the La Entrada PTA.
Summer Youth Swim Team
Menlo Mavericks offers two opportunities for youth swimmers this summer at Burgess and Belle Haven Pools. Join Menlo Mavericks at Burgess now and enjoy the benefits of a year-round swim team with daily practices, USA Swim meets and monthly clinics. Coach Aaron is also pleased to announce a summer-only swim team starting June 16 at Belle Haven Pool for levels 1-3. Three practices a week with participation in summer recreational meets. Mavericks Youth Water Polo Menlo Mavericks Water Polo offers two year-round teams for girls and boys under 12 and under 14. Three practices a week throughout the summer, with fun summer league tournaments. Join today!
Torch Summer Girls Basketball Camp
High level coaching meets high level fun! Girls grades 3rd - Varsity will work with SHP Varsity Coach Melanie Murphy, Gunn Coach James Testa, and Stanford guests to learn the fundamentals of the game in a fun, high energy environment. Participants will execute fundamentals learned in live game play.
Registration deadline: June 4, 2014
Jeff Arons' Tennis Camp at Sacred Heart Schools
Jeff Arons is the director of tennis for Sacred Heart Schools. His coaching experiences include founding/directing the East Palo Alto Tennis and Tutoring Program and coaching a Wimbledon doubles champion. His morning camps offer the beginning/intermediate level player the opportunity to develop their skills in a child friendly and fun environment. His afternoon camps are geared towards improving the match play performance of intermediate and advanced players.
Grades: 1st through 12th
Location: Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton
Days: Monday through Friday
Times: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sessions: Ten one week sessions beginning June 9 and ending August 15
Note: We offer a 10% discount to all campers who attend multiple sessions
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
Summer Writing Camps
Weekly sessions start June 16th - Aug. 25th. Camps run AM 9:30-12 or PM 2-4:30, M-F. $275 per week. Held at Omega's writing studio, downtown Menlo Park, across from Trader Joe's. Entering grades 5th-12th. Small class size divided by grades and themes including "Going to the Dogs" ,"Myths and Monsters" (for incoming 5-8) and other courses including "Intro to Literature" for grades 9-12. Discounts for multiple courses, early enrollment by March 31st. For all courses, please contact and register directly with instructor Jennifer Tsay, Stanford BA English, Harvard JD at tsay_jennifer@yahoo.comor 650.324.1662. www.omegateaching.com
Big Fun Writing
Lisa Mitzel is a dynamic instructor in Menlo Park. She is a published writer, speaker, an NCAA National Champion gymnast, and a former coach at Stanford University. With an MFA in Writing, Lisa offers Writing Camps, Workshops, and Tutoring for your child or teenager. Look at June and July dates for fun, skill development, and personal attention - Essays and Creative Writing. See LisaMitzel.com/Writing and contact Lisa at heymitz@gmail.com or 650-279-0680.
Summer Math Camp
Mathitude presents a Fun & Exciting MATH game experience that will change the way your children will think about Math! This camp is not a 'pencil and paper' camp. Instead, it's a massive game the children play all week. Children will rotate between stations, guided by trained counselors. Stations include the Design Center, Math Arcade, Treasure Hunting and 007 Secret Agent. The children roll the dice, or draw a card, to determine their math task (based on interest and level). Each task attempted and/or solved will earn tokens the children redeem for prizes at our Gift Shop. For entering grades 2 - 8 (all levels welcome). Go to www.Mathitude.com to learn more and register!
i2Camp
This summer camp at Castilleja School, has been developed with the goal of engaging middle school girls in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM.) The Jr Camp is open to entering 5th-6th graders, and Sr Camp is open to entering 7th-8th graders. Tuition is $750 per week which includes all materials, supplies, field trips, snacks and lunch each day. The dates of operation are:
July 7-July 11, 2014
July 14-July 18, 2014
July 21-July 25, 2014
July 28-August 1, 2014
For more info, email i2camp@castilleja.org or go to: www.castilleja.org/i2camp.
La Entrada Coding and 3D Printing Camp
Are you going to be a 4th, 5th, or 6th grader next year? Do you want to learn what it takes to computer program in a fun and supportive way? Then look no further and join La Entrada's Coding Camp, hosted by Mr. Parker Kelly, La Entrada's technology teacher. With over 20 years of teaching experience, 14 as the technology teacher at La Entrada, he will guide you, over a two week period, as we explore a variety of different programming languages and resources as well as some fun multimedia projects. First off, participants will receive hands-on practice using a variety of addicting, age appropriate, tools and online resources to learn about coding. In addition, students will get a chance to explore powerful media manipulation tools such as Photoshop CS6, a broadcasting studio, Garageband, iMovie, Autodesk 3D software and our newly purchased
Makerbot 3D printer in our brand new iMac lab. Enrollment is limited to the first 16 students per 2 week session so do not delay in registering. Here are the specifics:
Where: La Entrada Middle School, iMac lab, 2200 Sharon Rd., Menlo Park CA
Who: Students entering 4th, 5th, or 6th grade in the fall of 2014
When: Choose between two 2-week sessions OR take both!
· Session 1: June 16-27, 2014, 8:30-12
· Session 2: July 7-18, 2014, 8:30-12
Cost: $600 per 2 week session, $1100 for both sessions
For additional information, here is a link to the flyer http://tinyurl.com/leccflyer and here is the link to registration http://tinyurl.com/mrf6oeg. There are still plenty of spots available. Don't delay, signup today!
It is not too soon to register for any Alpine Strikers summer camp sessions. The camp is for 6 to 10 year old kids excited about soccer. All are welcome. Our professional coaching staff group the kids according to individual skill levels and ages to guaranteed a positive, child focused and high energy experience. Registration is now open at www.alpinestrikers.org.
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!
SixFifty Lacrosse
SixFifty Lacrosse is thrilled to announce the addition of 3 summer camp weeks in Menlo Park - July 21-24, August 4-7, andAugust 11-14, 2014. These camp experiences are fun, high-energy teaching environments designed for:
- Novice or beginner players learning the basics of the game,
- Experienced players with a desire to take their next steps in the development of their game.
- Boys & Girls from incoming 3rd graders to outgoing 8th graders.
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 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
At Young Outliers, we inspire the next generation of creative thinkers and innovators
... cultivating the imagination for a world of constant change.
Each camp involves three components: topics, design, and business Students explore ideas, build a team, design & build a product, upload to the marketplace, and then get a real check in the mail! We have 4 camps: DESIGN SCIENCE, DESIGN WORLD, DESIGN SCI-FI, and DESIGN SONG.
Sign up for 4 camps this summer, give your child the gift to discover their passions and explore the word of design entrepreneurs. Read more and sign up 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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