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Las Lomitas League
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Basketball Season and Registration
Registration for the LLL Basketball Season opens Sunday, October 12th at 8:00 a.m.! This is a very popular winter sport that is open to all students in 3rd through 8th grade. Register early before divisions are full. Registration closes at midnight on Saturday, October 25th.
NEW THIS YEAR: we will register 8-10 players per team. Once a division is full (based on number of coaches), we will start a wait-list and only add more players if we get more coaches to form another team. Register early and volunteer to coach!
Evaluations are the first weekend in November and coaches announce their teams a week later. Practices begin in mid-November, games begin in early December and the season ends in early March. Division coordinators will contact parents with more information towards the end of the month. Additional information about the basketball program can be found on our website.
Coaches Wanted! We are a parent-run basketball league and we need coaches. You do not need a lot of experience to coach; we can pair you with a more experienced coach. We also provide an excellent coaching clinic. Please contact Sue Bartalo or Kathleen Liston if you are interested in coaching.
Mark your calendars for the following dates:
- Wed, Oct. 29th at 6:30pm: Mandatory Coaches Meeting (and fingerprinting of new coaches) in the La Entrada library. We will choose practice times and review rules, expectations, evaluations, etc. Practice times are selected based on coach availability and a lottery system.
- Nov. 1st & 2nd (Sat/Sun): Player Evaluation Days (schedule to be determined). Evaluations are used strictly to divide each grade level into fair and balanced teams. Your child's grade/division will be assigned a specific day and time closer to the date. Please check back here or on the LLL Basketball webpage in late October.
Join the LLL Board of Directors!
Join the team that provides enriching and fun after-school activities and sports for Las Lomitas and La Entrada students! The Las Lomitas League (LLL) is a parent-led, non-profit organization and we are expanding our board of directors. We have the following open positions:
- President-in-training - Shadow the current president and learn about the programs and responsibilities of the LLL President. Lead the board beginning in June 2015.
- Basketball Co-Director (in-training) - Work with the current director to learn about our successful recreational basketball program. Co-lead the program in 2015-2016.
- Secretary - Take minutes at board meetings. Maintain records of board policies, actions, etc. Edit LLL articles for Spot/Roar newsletters.
- Member-at-Large - Join the LLL board to learn about our programs and help in small ways. We would like an at-large member from each school.
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The LLEF Annual Giving Campaign is underway!
Every donation counts!
Thank you for upholding the tradition of excellence in our schools!
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Come celebrate Woodside Heights FIRST EVER Progressive... CRUSH!
Saturday, October 11, 5:00 p.m. until after the sun goes down
Contact Staci Friesel for tickets.
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Father-Daughter "Sweetheart" Dance
Friday, October 17th from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. 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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PTA News
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Announcing the La Entrada Spelling Bee!
The La Entrada Spelling Bee will take place in January 2015. Here's how it works: All students are given a 20-word spelling test in class during the period Oct 13-24. (In the event of absence, make-up testing should be coordinated directly with the student's teacher.) Qualifying students are identified based on the test scores, invited to the Bee, and provided a study packet. The Bee champion advances to the KPIX-TV & KCBS Radio AM & FM Spelling Bee. The Bee follows the rules of the Scripps National Spelling Bee.
Ways to prepare:
1. Watch the movies Akeelah and the Bee and Spellbound to get inspired.
2. Check out the spelling words here.
3. Read, read, read!
NOTE: There is still space available at the Spelling Test Grading Party: Tues, Nov 4, from 9 to 11 am. Snacks! Camaraderie! Laughs galore! Absolutely free! To sign up, contact Jon Venverloh or Janelle London.
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Art Notecard Order Forms & Community Service Letter Writing Campaign
Each year Las Lomitas and La Entrada participate in a PTA Fundraiser for the Arts in our schools. Notecards are made from your children's drawings which were completed during the month of September. Funds from the sale of these notecards are used by classrooms for field trips, visiting artists, musicians, speakers, art supplies and literature about the arts. The notecards make terrific gifts for friends and families, thank you notes, and enclosure cards for birthdays. The printed notecards (with matching envelopes) will be delivered to the classrooms Friday, November 21.
This year we will also be facilitating a Community Service Letter Writing Project benefiting the Ronald McDonald House. Children will be asked to donate one of their notecards to write a message to incoming families seeking treatment for their terminally ill children. Teachers will facilitate this activity and the notes delivered to the Ronald McDonald House during the holidays. Generic notecards will also be provided so that all children who wish to participate may do so.
Order forms will be distributed next week and must be returned to the box in the school office no later than the end of the day on Friday, October 24th. PayPal & Checks will be accepted for purchases and the order form MUST BE SUBMITTED with each order. Unfortunately, late orders cannot be accepted due to the early release for Thanksgiving. Questions? Please contact Molly Drewes, Tissha Brumm, or Laurel O'Neill.
Thank you to all the volunteers who help make this possible, to the generous parents for supporting the creative arts in our schools and to the kids for reaching out into their community!
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Box Tops for Education
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. There are six categories; 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, Nov 3rd)Show how "The World Would Be A Better Place If..."For questions or volunteer opportunities, please contact JungEun Lee.
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Upcoming Parent Grade Level Gatherings
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.
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.
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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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Summer Experiences Did your student go on a memorable vacation or attend an interesting camp this summer? If so, please submit a photo and a brief description of your student's summer experience to trianda@llesd.org by Friday, October 17.
 Change of Date for 4/5 Chorus/Band Winter Concert: Please note on your calendars that our 4/5 Winter Concert has been changed from Tuesday, December 16, to Wednesday, December, 17, at 7:00 p.m. in our Gym. For the first time ever, our 5th grade band will perform along with all of the 4/5 chorus students! Mr. Cooper has worked diligently to secure Woodside PAC for the Winter Junior High Band Concert on Monday night, and our facilities crew needs a day in between programs to get everything set up at La Entrada. Thank you to everyone involved in coordinating this stunning annual event. We look forward to seeing you there!
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Community News
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Halloween Costume Drive -
Give Families in Need a Special Treat
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. There's 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:
New changes to 9th Grade Open Enrollment were approved by the Board of Trustees effective for the 2015-16 school year. The open enrollment policy for the 2015-2016 can be viewed 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.
M-A Robotics Open House
Saturday, October 11, 3:00 p.m.
The M-A Robotics Team 766 will hold an Open House and demonstration for prospective members and their families on Saturday, October 11 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. in Room S-1 (adjacent to the tennis courts) at Menlo-Atherton High School. Team 766 was part of the winning alliance at last year's FIRST Robotics Sacramento Regional Competition resulting in a trip to St. Louis in April for the FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) Championship where the Bears turned in their best performance of the year. Come meet team members and see the robot, Valkyrie, in action! Team 766 welcomes middle school students with FLL experience or an interest in robotics, STEM, or other non-technical club functions. For more information, visit the Team 766 website or contact us at robotics766@gmail.com.
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. - Tuesday, November 4th at 7:00 p.m. @ Everest (455 Fifth Avenue in Redwood City)
- Thursday, December 4th at 7:00 p.m. @ Summit Prep (890 Broadway in Redwood City)
- Saturday, February 7th at 10:00 a.m. @ Everest (455 Fifth Avenue in Redwood City)
For more information on Summit Schools, click here.
 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 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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