From the Assistant Principal
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Dogs on Campus
The La Entrada Campus is experiencing too many dogs off leash. We are asking all parents and students to please remember to follow the posted signs that state clearly
"No dogs allowed during school hours without permission.
- All dogs must be on leash at all times
- All dog waste must be picked up"
This Menlo Park Municipal Code 9-12 is for the benefit of all the La Entrada students and staff. Let's be a supportive community and inform others visiting our site after hours or on the weekends to also follow this leash rule and dog waste pick up mandate.
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PTA News
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THANK YOU TO OUR VOLUNTEERS!!
This is a hearty thank you to our Event Chairs and all of the generous volunteers, teachers, and staff that have made our events the past few months so fabulous. Special thanks to Science Fair Co-Chairs Diana Sunshine, Bardia Pezeshki, and Chris Jones for everything they did to make this year's Science Fair a success and to Kathy Kau and her crew for helping us welcome The Year of the Sheep at our Lunar New Year celebration. We've said it before and we'll say it again - our PTA programs are only as wonderful as they are due to the amazing volunteers who make them happen. Thank you!
Ashley Banks and Sandie Timm
2014-2015 Co-Presidents
Save The Date: PTA General Meeting:
Wednesday, April 8th at 9:30 a.m.
Special Guest: Deborah Roden, LLESD's Director of Curriculum and Instruction
You are warmly invited to our next PTA General Meeting on Wednesday, April 8th at 9:30 a.m. in the MUR. Come hear guest speaker Deborah Roden, LLESD's Director of Curriculum and Instruction discuss our Local Control & Accountability Plan (LCAP), a 3 year plan which describes how LLESD will use state funding to serve the needs of all of our students. We will also have reviews of our programs, a vote on our new Executive Board slate, and a report on our budget.
Our full agenda is as follows:
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Call to Order & Welcome - Ashley Banks and Sandie Timm
- Speaker - LLESD Director of Curriculum and Instruction, Deborah Roden
- President's Report - Ashley Banks and Sandie Tim
- Vote to Approve Minutes from February 2015 General Meeting
- Vote To Approve 2015-2016 PTA Board Members Slate
- Volunteer Coordinator / PTA Programs - Julie Herlihy
- Treasurer's Report - Lisa Puccetti
- Teacher's Report - Kim Kuczon
- Adjourn
 Congratulations to Mrs. Behrens 4th grade class for collecting the highest number of box tops!!
The winning class will celebrate with an Ice cream party!!
Please keep collecting the box tops. Thank you! Judy Nayebi and Manprit Lalia Box Tops for Education Co-Chairs
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Las Lomitas Education Foundation
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Attention 8th Grade Families: LLEF and District Leaders are happy to announce the 8th Grade Legacy Gift Challenge!
We need just 15 more families to reach the 80% participation threshold for the 8th grade. Every gift, of any amounts, counts towards this participation.
If the class reaches this goal, your graduating 8th graders will earn the right to create a Legacy Gift of a painted wall mural at school!
What a wonderful parting gift for your child's school. Can you help?
DONATE NOW to the Annual Giving Campaign.
 The annual Spring Auction and "Party of the Year" will be held on May 16th! It's the biggest community event of the year, and we hope to see YOU there!
Can you help us make the Auction Catalog awesome?
Here's a partial wish list of items: Sports tickets, special experiences, getaway vacation homes, fine wine, party hosts, cooking classes, memorabilia - get creative!
Don't have anything to donate? Consider underwriting items that we can't get for free. We are here to help - don't hesitate to email us atauction@llef.org
Thank you in advance for your help and support.
 Join us for one last party before the big one!
Everyone has a song in their heart. Come and let yours out at our Karaoke Party night! Complete with fabulous hors d'oeuvres and unlimited liquid courage, step into the spotlight and channel your inner Elvis, show your diva streak, or just enjoy watching others do it.
Click here to buy tickets now!
Register Now for Grandparents' Day at La Entrada - April 10th
It's five weeks away from Grandparents' Day at La Entrada...do you know if your child's grandparents are coming? Registration is open so call and invite them to spend the morning with their grandkids and see what a day in the life of a La Entrada student is like. Our teachers and staff are busy preparing to showcase what an amazing "Blue Ribbon" school we have, our student ambassadors will give tours of the campus and grandparents will spend time with their grandkids in the classroom and enjoying lunch.
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Registration for Track & Field and Ultimate Frisbee still open!
- Come learn the game of Ultimate Frisbee. It's open to 6th-8th graders and meets Wednesdays starting in late April. Learn more here.
- Track & Field will begin in early April and it's open to 4th-8th graders. This is a developmental program with individual and team events. There will be workouts and track meets. Learn more about our track program here.
Are you interested in La Entrada's After-school Sports and Classes? Then 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! Co-coordinators for next year's Las Lomitas classes are needed. It's a perfect opportunity for you and a friend! The Las Lomitas League (LLL) is a parent-led, non-profit organization. Contact Maureen Goode to learn more.
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School News
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Dear Parents,
La Entrada School will be having our annual State required Hearing and Vision Screening on April 6th and April 8th. Certified school nurse contractors conduct the screening. Screening is done on all 5th and 8th grade students, students new to the district and special education students. Students that have been referred by their teacher or by parent request will also be screened.
Hearing students are tested using the School Audiometry Manual and the screeners follow the California Code of Regulations. If there is evidence of pathology (i.e a visible problem with outer ear or complaints of pain), a verbal and written referral for medical evaluation is made to the parents that same day. If a student passes screening, no further testing is necessary and it is recorded on the child's record. If a student does not pass initial screening, a second screening threshold test is performed at school, no less than 2 weeks later, to confirm screening failure. If the student does not pass the second screening, a written notification is sent to parents with the test results and a recommendation is made for audiological evaluation.
Vision students are screened using the Snellen chart. After screening, if the visual acuity results are not within normal limits, a written recommendation for eye examination with a vision specialist will be sent home to the parent.
If you have any questions about the screening process, please call the office at 854-3962 to speak with the school nurse.
SPECIAL OLYMPICS BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
On Monday, March 30th, La Entrada will be hosting a Special Olympics Basketball Tournament. Several schools will be participating, but the most exciting news is that La Entrada will have our very own team for the first time in the 5 years we have hosted the event.
Our 8 players are going to be the stars of La Entrada and wearing team shirts donated by our PTA. Students were given the opportunity to apply for a student volunteer position last week and the list of volunteers will be posted in the P.E. bulletin board on Monday, March 9th. The volunteers will be attending a mandatory orientation meeting in the gym on Wednesday, March 11th and will also be receiving a Volunteer shirt donated by the PTA to wear at the event. The PTA is supporting the event in many ways; water for the athletes, coffee for the adults, decorations, media coverage and more. All La Entrada students will be invited to attend the event to cheer on all the athletes. Lots of staff members have volunteered to help with preparation for the event and want to include students in their efforts. All the details have not been finalized yet as we are continuing to organize the event. If you have any questions please contact Kim Kuczon.
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Parent Education
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SUHSD PARENT EDUCATION MINI-SERIES:
"Distracted Driving Parent Workshop" with Impact Teen Drivers (California Highway Patrol)
Thursday, March 12, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Sequoia Union High School District Office
Birch Room
480 James Avenue, Redwood City
For more information, email Charlene Margot, The Parent Education Series, Founder/Program Director, or or Karen Li, M.D., Wellness Coordinator
Parent Education Series events are free and open to SUHSD parents, faculty/staff and community members. This mini-series is sponsored by the Sequoia Healthcare District and the Sequoia Union High School District.
LA ENTRADA PARENT EDUCATION SERIES
"Understanding Eating Disorders: Helping Your Child Develop a Healthy Body Image" with Dr. Pamela Carlton, The Carlton Clinic
Thursday, March 26, 7:00 p.m.
La Entrada MUR
2200 Sharon Road, Menlo Park
How can you help your child develop a healthy body image? Bombarded by media messages that equate weight/body image with attractiveness, both girls and boys may be at risk for developing an eating disorder. Young athletes are particularly susceptible to disordered eating and unrealistic body image.
In this interactive workshop, Dr. Pamela Carlton, creator and former director of the Lucile Packard Children's Hospital's Adolescent Eating Disorder Parent Education and Support Program, will discuss:
* General information on the different kinds of eating disorders
* Warning signs of eating disorders
* What to do if you're concerned that your child may have an eating disorders
* Things you can do at home to help your child develop a healthy body image
* Suggestions for positive ways to reduce stress (e.g., yoga, mindfulness)
Dr. Pamela Carlton is a board-certified pediatrician with sub-specialty training in adolescent medicine and almost a decade of experience treating adolescents and adults with eating disorders. Prior to starting her private practice and opening The Carlton Clinic, she was on the clinical faculty in the Division of Adolescent Medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine. Dr. Carlton is a frequent speaker at national and international conferences on topics related to eating disorders.
Parent Education Series events are free and open to parents, faculty/staff and community members. This event is sponsored by the La Entrada PTA.
For more information, contact Charlene Margot, M.A., La Entrada Parent Education Series, Founding Director.
WOODSIDE PARENT EDUCATION SERIES
"The Mask You Live In," Documentary film from The Representation Project
Introduction by Steve Smith, PhD, Palo Alto University
Thursday, April 2, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Woodside High School, Performing Arts Center (PAC)
The Mask You Live In, a new documentary film premiering at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival, asks the important question: Is American masculinity harming our boys, young men and society at large? Compared to girls, research shows that boys in the U.S. are more likely to be diagnosed with a behavior disorder, prescribed stimulant medications (for ADD/ADHD), fail out of school, binge drink, commit a violent crime, and/or take their own lives.
"We must challenge definitions of masculinity, model the change we want to see, then seek it in mentors and teachers who will help our boys stay true to themselves. The Mask You Live In is not just a film - it's a movement. This is just the beginning. We're all coming together in a beautiful way, and the time is now. Our boys don't need to suffer, and they don't need to live in pain."
- Jennifer Siebel Newsom Writer, Director, and Producer of "The Mask You Live In" and CEO of The Representation Project
Watch a trailer of the film here.
Tickets are free, but advance registration is requested. Parents, high school students, faculty/staff and community members welcome!
Woodside Parent Education Series events are sponsored by the WHS PTSA, the Sequoia Healthcare District, and the Sequoia Union High School District.
Simultaneous Spanish interpretation will be provided.
For more information, email Charlene Margot, Founding Director, The Parent Education or call (650) 868-0590.
THE M-A PARENT EDUCATION SERIES
"Where You Go Is Not Who You'll Be: An Antidote to the College Admission Mania" with Frank Bruni, New York Times Columnist and Bestselling Author
Monday, April 6, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
M-A Performing Arts Center (PAC)
Over the last few decades, Americans have turned college admissions into a stressful and occasionally devastating rite of passage, preceded by test prep, tutors, all kinds of rankings and a conviction among too many young people that their futures will be determined and their worth established by which schools say "yes" and which say "no." That belief is wrong. And in Where You Go Is Not Who You'll Be, Bruni explains why, giving students and their parents a new outlook on this brutal, deeply flawed competition and a path out of the anxiety that it provokes.
Frank Bruni has been an Op-Ed columnist for The New York Times since June 2011, focusing on a range of subjects including higher education. In two decades at The Times, he has also been the paper's chief restaurant critic, its Rome bureau chief, a White House correspondent, and the lead reporter covering George W. Bush's 2000 presidential campaign. He is the author of two best-selling books, the memoir "Born Round" and "Ambling into History," a chronicle of Bush's rise to the presidency. He has appeared frequently as a commentator on CNN, MSNBC and other networks.
M-A Parent Education Series events are free, sponsored by the M-A PTA, the Sequoia Healthcare District, and the Sequoia Union High School District. This event is open to parents, students, faculty/staff and community members. Simultaneous Spanish translation will be available. For more information, email Charlene Margot, M.A., The Parent Education Series, Founding Director.
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Classroom Volunteers Needed Next School Year - Sign up Now
All Students Matter is expanding to support grades K-4 at Willow Oaks School in Menlo Park. We need parents willing to volunteer beginning in September to sign up now. Assist teachers in the classroom with individualized instruction much like you may have done in your own child's school. These classes have no parents helping...no PTA. In the Ravenswood district, 62% are below grade level in reading and 53% are below grade level in math - our volunteers make a difference for these kids. It's one hour per week and our organization provides orientation/training and coordinates everything.
Thursday, March 12
Middle School Open House:
Riekes Center Open House and Recital
6:00 - 7:00 p.m. refreshments, activities and center tours
7:00 - 8:30 p.m. student recital
The Riekes Center
3455 Edison Way
Menlo Park, CA 94025
Please contact Lynne Clarence with any questions.
M-AKING FASHION H15TORY Tickets now on sale online! - Menlo-Atherton High School's annual fashion show is a 35-year tradition at M-A and the PTA's largest fundraiser, providing funds for many of the important student and school services at M-A. The fashion show is a professionally choreographed, high-energy production starring M-A's incredible senior class and celebrating M-A's unique spirit. This year's show takes place on Saturday, March 21 in the Performing Arts Center. There will be three performances: 1:00 p.m. (preceded by a catered luncheon), 4:00 p.m., and 7:30 p.m. This is a show you won't want to miss! here. There are also many volunteer opportunities throughout the day. If you have time to help out, go to SignUpGenius to find both big and small jobs listed by start time. Thanks for supporting M-A!
Menlo-Atherton Dance Team Show and Fundraiser
Saturday, April 4th
Please come to the beautiful M-A PAC to support the M-A Dance Team at the twelfth annual Dance Team Show and Fundraiser. The evening will be truly entertaining, highlighting our dancers' abilities in hip-hop, jazz, lyrical, tumbling, ballet and more! Students, families and fans of dance always enjoy our show, which features dances from both our Varsity and JV teams.
Date: Saturday, April 4th
Time: 6:00 p.m. (doors open at 5:30 p.m.)
Place: M-A Performing Arts Center
Price: $12 adults/$7 students
Purchase tickets directly from Dance Team members, or contact Linda Garrett. Tickets may be available at the door, but often sell out before the show. Checks can be made payable to "M-A Dance Team," and cash will also be accepted.
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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
Interested in volunteering at M-A?
If you have an incoming Freshman in the fall or a current student at M-A, join in the fun! There are many opportunities as parents to be involved in our wonderful high school. Some require only a few hours of time and others are ongoing throughout the year. We would love to hear from you, so please contact one of us to discuss options: Paula, Valerie, Kim, Margaret, Frances
Get in a Golden State of Mind
This year's M-A High School week-long online auction kicks off with a party Celebrating a Golden State of Mind on Saturday, March 28th from 6:00 - 11:00 p.m. in Atherton.
Join M-A parents and the extended community for a California-style celebration of the great minds being developed at M-A! Enjoy California cuisine with a Mexican flair and live dancing music by MPulse (a 9 piece band that gets the even most reticent dancers on their feet) ... all wile you help keep M-A golden by supporting the M-A Foundation for the Future.
Visit here to buy your tickets now and support vital programs and personnel at M-A while having fun! Early bird prices end March 1st. Tickets can also be purchased at MAFoundation.org.
You won't want to miss the best party ever!
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
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.
Interested in what's going on at Woodside High School?
Sign up to receive the Woodside High School weekly newsletter 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!
For more information on Summit Schools, click here.
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Summer Camps
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Watch for it in your email box!
A special edition of the Leopard's Spot featuring local summer camp opportunities will be published Thursday, March 12th.
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