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- Tue, Sept 30 - Project Cornerstone "Take It Personally" Parent Class, 9:30 a.m., MUR
- Tue, Sept 30 - 6th Grade and New Student iPad Meeting, 1:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., MUR
- Wed, Oct 1 - PTA Executive Board meeting, 9:00 a.m., Library
- Wed, Oct 1 - Parent Ed on Executive Functioning Skills, 6:30 p.m., MUR
- Thur, Oct 2 - ABC/Parent Readers Training, 11:00 a.m., MUR
- Fri, Oct 3 - First Friday Lunch
Next Week:
- Tue, Oct 7 - Project Cornerstone "Take It Personally" Parent Class, 9:30 a.m., MUR
- Wed, Oct 8 - PTA Art Notecard Launch
- Fri, Oct 10 - End of First Quarter
For the most up to date
Calendar of Events click HERE.
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From the Principal's Office
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Dear Parents,
Washington DC: The 8th grade Washington DC trip is planned, and we are taking sign ups through the Apple Website. Registration is easy: Go to www.AppleStudentTours.com and click on the "REGISTER FOR A TOUR" button. Enter your Tour Code: 45DT54 and click CONTINUE where you will enter your traveler's information and click PROCEED TO PAYMENT. You will then be taken to the payment page where you will need to submit a $250 non-refundable deposit via credit card in order to complete your registration. If you are not able to register online or wish to pay your deposit by check, please call our office at (619) 299-9686 for assistance. We have extended the registration window to October 13th.
Shadowing: This is the time where many of you will be researching and shadowing schools for 2015-16. We do not have all the information about all the options but are willing to support your efforts with the information we do have. Kim Witthaus, Academic Counselor for grades 4th, 5th and 8th, will be collecting information passed on to us from local high schools and make that available to parents and students. Please contact her at 854-3962 ext 218 if you have questions.
Field Update: A plan is in place to begin restoration work on the field within the next two to three weeks, once the lunch area construction is complete. Our facilities team is preparing to begin work on the affected field areas, which will accelerate once this construction piece is complete. Our goal is to restore the field to its previous condition as promptly as possible, to be used for the enjoyment of students, staff, and the community.
Parent iPad Meeting: We will hold an iPad Orientation meeting to parents of 6th graders and parents of new 7th-8th graders on Tuesday, September 30th at 1:00pm and repeated at 6:30pm. Suzanne is busy updating the iPads to the new OS and adding and removing apps based on information collected from the students, parents and teachers last Spring. The newly configured machines will be distributed to the students beginning October 6th. Our goal is to distribute the iPads during the week of October 6th to the 8th graders, followed by the 7th grade distribution on October 13 and the 6th grade distribution beginning October 27th.
Have a great week.
Best regards,
Shannon
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PTA News
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Experts say you should thank a donor seven times...
We've only published four previous "thank you" messages in the Leopard's Spot and we want to make sure you know how much we value your membership to the PTA and your additional donations to the Library and Outreach funds, soooooo....
#5 Thank you! #6 Thank you! #7 And, most importantly from the students...
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New to La Entrada - Box Tops for Education
Thank You Co-Chairs Manprit Lalia and Judy Nayebi!!!
It's time to start collecting box tops! Please submit your box tops in a small ziplock bag with your child's full name and core teacher to the school office. There will be a cereal box there for collection. We will have a drawing for small prizes so please submit your box tops by October 17th in order to be eligible to win! There will be a winner for each grade. Don't forget that your everyday online purchases can also help our school. Please visit the box top website and designate La Entrada as the school you wish to support. Then, every time you shop online, as long as you enter through the Box Tops web page, a percentage of your purchase will be credited to our school.
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Reflections 2014 - "The World Would Be A Better Place If..." 
The theme for this year's Reflections is "THE WORLD WOULD BE A BETTER PLACE IF...". Reflections is a theme based art competition sponsored by the National PTA. This past year La Entrada students had great success and produced exceptional works of photography, dance, art, music, literature and film.
Officially, there are six categories titled Film, Literature, Dance Choreography, Music Composition, Art and Photography. Entry forms and rules will be available in the school office AND on the PTA website.
Entries are due by Monday, November 3rd.
Questions? Contact JungEun (lee.jungeun@gmail.com.)
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Parent Grade Level Gatherings
6th and 8th grade Grade Level Gatherings UPDATE!
As some of you have noticed, we inadvertently scheduled the 6th and 8th grade Grade Level Gatherings during Yom Kippur. We are very sorry and can assure you that this holiday is on our radar now for future fall PTA events.
6th Grade
Thursday, October 16 from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Hosted by Alexis and Mike Dineen, Emily and Matt Marenghi, Mia and Rich Mosher
and Lisa Moss
At the home of Alexis and Mike Dineen, 171 Mimosa Way, Portola Valley
Last names A-M please bring beer, wine or drink of choice and last names N-Z please bring appetizers. Please RSVP to Lisa Moss at lisa@cocoacrayon.com.
7th Grade
Friday, October 10 from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Hosted by Maria and Mike Doktorczyk, Masako and David Elisofon and Becca and Cal Garcia
At the home of Masako and David Elisofon, 279 Camino Al Lago, Atherton
Last names A-M please bring beer, wine or drink of choice and last names N-Z please bring appetizers. Please RSVP to Becca Garcia at calgarcia@sbcglobal.net. Look for an Evite to be coming soon!
8th Grade Saturday, October 4 from 8:00 - 10:00 p.m. We are hoping that those of you that observe Yom Kippur can join us after sundown.
Hosted by Libby and Allen Beasley, Kristin and Mike Galvin, and Tracey and Kent Seymour At the home of Libby and Allen Beasley, 1056 Cascade Court, Menlo Park Last names A-M please bring beer, wine or drink of choice and last names N-Z please bring appetizers. Please RSVP to Kristin Galvin at pvgalvins@comcast.net. Look for an Evite to be coming soon!
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Please start SAVING your books (children's and adult) to donate for the La Entrada Used Book Fair! 100% of the proceeds from this fantastic event go directly to La Entrada School and PTA funded programs. And don't forget to mark your calendars for the November Used Book Fair (November 10th -14th) -- it's a great place to shop for new and like-new books for the whole family! Books will be collected from October 13 through November 1 at both Las Lomitas and La Entrada.
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The 2014-15 Annual Giving Campaign has begun!
Donate online now!
The Annual Giving Campaign is the Foundation's mission-critical fundraising effort, directly supporting the LLESD's operating budget to help provide "excellence in education" at our schools. We have an ambitious goal of $2.8 million - representing $2,000 per student - and 100% community participation. We highly encourage - and greatly appreciate - gifts made before December 31, 2014 to assist the School Board with their budget planning. Thank you in advance for your support!
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Father-Daughter "Sweetheart" Dance
Friday, October 17th from 7:00-9:00 pm at Jensen Hall, La Entrada
Grab your favorite Little Sweetheart from Las Lomitas or La Entrada and get ready to "Rock Around the Clock" at the much-anticipated Sweetheart Dance (formerly the Father-Daughter dance). Pull out the poodle skirts, bobby socks and saddle shoes, and don your cuffed jeans and leather jackets to do "The Twist" and "Shake, Rattle and Roll" your way around jukebox classics with your little sweetheart. Pocket combs optional.
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Community News
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Halloween Costume Drive
Please help the families of Haven House Family Shelter have a great Halloween by donating new or gently used costumes in all sizes (infant through adult). The Girl Scout troops of Las Lomitas and La Entrada are working together with Suzanne Mitchell (La Entrada Technology Director) to collect costumes at both schools. Look for the bins and Girl Scouts during morning drop off the weeks of October 6th and October 13th at Las Lomitas and the week of October 6th at La Entrada. No need to even get out of your car, we will take the costumes to the bin for you! (The bins will be out at both schools until 10/17.)
Haven House, part of Innvision/Shelter Network, offers emergency and transitional housing for homeless families. Each night almost 100 kids (infants to teens) call the shelter home while their parents are working to move them back to permanent housing. Your donation of Halloween costumes will ensure that these families can participate in the fun of the season at a very difficult time in their lives!
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High School News
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Sequoia Union High School District Open Enrollment Policy:
The open enrollment policy for the 2015-2016 year has not been released. For information on this past year's policy see here.
Get to Know M-A High School
8th Grade Information Night:
Come learn about the academic program and offerings on
Wednesday October 22. The night includes a Principal's welcome, small group tours lead by students and PTA volunteers, and classroom presentations by M-A teachers from core subject areas. No sign up necessary. The program runs from 6:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Campus Tours:
M-A leadership students will guide you around campus and answer any questions. Tours take place on the first Wednesday of the Month from October to February, some additional dates in January. See the website for sign ups and more information. Saturday October 25 is a special Saturday campus tour. No sign up necessary, meet at the library. They run regularly from 10:00 - 11:15 a.m.
Shadow Days:
Shadow dates are now available online. The programs pairs prospective 8th graders with a 9th grade host to attend classes during a typical day at M-A. Sign up to shadow here.
Interested in what's going on at Menlo Atherton High School?
Sign up for M-A's BearNotes to receive the weekly newsletter here.
Get to Know Woodside High School
7th & 8th Grade Parent Information Night:
Come and meet the Woodside administration, teachers, counselors, support staff, and current students and parents. Learn about Woodside's academic and extra-curricular programs, and have all of your questions addressed by our staff. We look forward to seeing you Wednesday, November 5th at 7:00 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center. No rsvp is necessary.
Shadow Days:
Shadowing will take place between mid-September till early February of the school year. This 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. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet new people; we are sure that you will find Woodside students to be friendly, welcoming, and fun. Register here to shadow at Woodside.
The Freshman Video:
Are you wondering what it is like to attend Woodside High School? What makes Woodside High School special and different from other high schools? Well, wonder no more...go to our website and scroll to the bottom of the page.
Woodside Parent Education Series
We offer multiple parent education forums throughout the year. Our next event is
Thursday, November 13 entitled "Building a Positive Experience for Student Athletes," with the national non-profit Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA) from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m., Woodside MUR.
For a complete listing of events throughout the year, click here.
Get to know Summit Prep and Everest Charter High Schools
Be a part of a public education reform movement that prepares students for 21st century success in college, career, and life!
8th Grade Open House Dates:
At Summit Public Schools we believe that all students should be prepared to be successful college students and career professionals for the 21st century. With our small and personalized environment, we focus on the whole child and foster the growth of critical thinking skills and habits of success. Please join us as we walk you through the day in the life of a Summit Prep student. Shadow day sign-ups are only be available at Open House events. Sign-ups for Open House events are not necessary.
Wednesday, October 1st at 7:00pm @ Summit Prep (890 Broadway in Redwood City)
Tuesday, November 4th at 7:00pm @ Everest (455 Fifth Avenue in Redwood City)
Thursday, December 4th at 7:00pm @ Summit Prep (890 Broadway in Redwood City)
Saturday, February 7th at 10:00am @ Everest (455 Fifth Avenue in Redwood City)
 Bellarmine's new Director of Admissions, Scott McLarty, and Fr. Paul Sheridan, S.J., the school's President, will be hosting an informational gathering for prospective 7th and 8th grade parents in Atherton on Thursday, October 9th. The program is informal, and will give parents the opportunity to discover more about Bellarmine as well as ask questions about the admissions process.
WHEN: Thursday, October 9
TIME: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
WHERE: 128 Heather Drive, Atherton
Kindly RSVP to Gail Grothaus at ggrothaus@bcp.org to attend.
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From the Editors
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The Leopard's Spot is published by the La Entrada PTA as a service to the La Entrada families and community. Before submitting an article, please read our newsletter policies. To submit an item, email it to the editors at leopardsspot@llesd.org by 12:00 midnight on the Wednesday prior to the Monday publication date. Submissions to personal email accounts are likely to be inadvertently omitted.
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