PTA News
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Holiday Faire Volunteers Needed / Students Bring Your Own Bag
The Holiday Faire is getting close! Don't miss out on the event of the year. Come spend the day with our children crafting and celebrating the holidays. We have fun, new crafts this year, including making a pine cone bird feeder and "stained glass" windows. We need MANY volunteers for all grades (4th, 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th). Stay as long as you'd like. The Faire will take place on Friday, December 11th this year. To volunteer, sign up online. Please email Sheriene Saadati with any questions.
* Please have your student bring their own bag to school, on December 11, to carry their completed crafts home. Paper grocery/department store and reusable bags work great.
Sign Up for the La Entrada Geo Bee Contest!
All La Entrada students, grades 4 - 8, are invited to participate in the La Entrada Geo Bee. Our top 10 finalists will receive a cool drawstring backpack, the top two finalists will receive t-shirts, and the winner will take a qualifying test for a chance to compete at the National level! Join us for some fun and share your passion and knowledge of geography!
Join us for two more Tuesday lunchtime practice sessions: Dec. 8, and Jan. 12. in the MUR
Geo Bee Contest Date and Time:
Thursday, January 28th, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m., in Jensen Hall
Thank you to our wonderful community for helping to make this year's LEUBF a big success.
We raised over $5,000 for our school. We are so proud that we are able to bring this event to fruition whilst recycling books, donating books to schools in need, contributing books and raising fabulous funds for our school and getting wonderful books into our hands to READ!
Gratefully,
Monica Albers and Tracy Williams
Co-Chairs LEUBF
Thank you to all the students who entered the 2015/2016 Reflections Program!
Below is a list of all divisions and place awards:
Visual Arts
Intermediate Division
Honorable Mention: Logan
Award of Merit: Anum
Award of Excellence: Arianna
Middle Division
Honorable Mention: Ashley
Award of Merit : Maya
Award of Excellence: Athena
Photography Intermediate Division Award of Merit: Annie Award of Excellence: Isabel Middle Division Honorable Mention: Emil Award of Merit: Chloe Award of Excellence: Sophia Music Composition Intermediate Division Award of Merit : Armaan Award of Excellence: Mirabel Middle Division Award of Excellence : Athena Dance Choreography Middle Division Award of Excellence: Sophia Literature Intermediate Division Award of Excellence : Alexa Middle Division Award of Excellence : Kayla
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Las Lomitas Education Foundation
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Thank you to ALL families who contributed to the Giving by Grade Challenge!
Our community is making good progress towards this year's ambitious goals of $2,000 per student and 100% participation. But we still have a ways to go.... We are pleased to announce the WINNER of the GIVING BY GRADE CHALLENGE!
Thank you to all families who donated before November 13th.
Each 3rd Grade teacher will receive $200 per classroom in the coming weeks, to be spent on supplies and/or enrichment for their students.
We are halfway through our annual giving campaign, and Donor Rolls will be coming out soon...
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School News
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 Canned Food Drive Throughout the week of November 30-December 4th, the ASB is holding its' annual food drive, which is a vital part of the Second Harvest Food Bank's mission that provides nearly one-third of the food they distribute each year. By participating in our food drive with Second Harvest Food Bank, you can make an immediate difference in the life of a local family. Each can that a student donates will count towards spirit points for their grade. Help spread the joy of the season and bring in your canned foods! If you have any questions or concerns, please email or visit Mrs. Rianda in room 20, or contact Sophia B., ASB Community Service Coordinator.
Note: The food barrels will be located in the foyer of Jensen Hall.
4/5 Winter Concert
Thursday, December 3, 2015
6:00 p.m.(dress-rehearsal); 6:45 p.m. doors open; 7:00 p.m. Concert
La Entrada Gym
Concert Attire: White shirts or blouses with black pants, slacks or skirts. Please wear the darkest (black is ideal) shoes that your child owns.
If your child cannot attend the concert, please email Mr. Cooper ahead of the concert.
*Extra Info For 5th Grade Band Parents:
Since all the band students meet weekly in their 'like instrument groupings' it will be necessary to have a couple of full-band rehearsals where the students perform all together prior to the Winter Concert. These two rehearsals will be in the music room starting promptly at 7:30 a.m. (please come a few minutes early to assure all the students get their instruments ready to play and are seated on time- the music room will be open by 7:15 a.m.) on the following two mornings:
If you get the opportunity, please download IPS (Interactive Practice Studio) on a home computer using the 16 digit code located on the back, inside cover, of your child's "Tradition of Excellence" instrument method book. Please see the attachment on instructions for this procedure. This will give your child the opportunity to play along with all of the concert songs including #19, 18, 20, 22(four soloists will be picked to perform), 23, 24, 27(four soloists will be picked to perform), and #33. Please go to the following link to download your IPS:
 Toys for Tots DriveThroughout the week of December 7-18th, La Entrada is helping to support our local firefighters' Toys for Tots program. The primary goal of Toys for Tots is to deliver, through a new toy during the holidays, a message of hope to needy youngsters that will motivate them to grow into responsible, productive, patriotic citizens and community leaders. We are asking families to bring in an unwrapped toy for boys and girls of all ages. You can drop off your gift before school throughout the week. If you have any questions or concerns, please email or visit Mrs. Rianda in room 20, or contact Sophia B., ASB Community Service Coordinator.
Talent Show
On Thursday, December 8th, students will showcase their talents in front of an audience. The talent show will be held in Jensen Hall from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Anyone can come and watch, as admission is free. All participants involved in the talent show must arrive no later than 6:00 p.m. We hope to see you there! If you have any questions, please email or visit Mrs. Rianda in room 20.
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Parent Education
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"Successful College Applications: Showcase Your Achievements in the Arts"
Monday, December 7, 7:00 p.m.
Community School of Music and Arts
Finn Center, 230 San Antonio Circle
Mountain View
Join us for a presentation by Harriet Katz, the Creative Kid College Coach. Learn the benefits of an arts education and how to position the arts for competitive advantage when applying to college. This talk will focus on highlighting the arts experience for students applying to any college, as well as those with special arts programs.
With over 20 years of professional experience in the arts, Harriet helps students identify programs and prepare materials when applying to college visual and performing arts programs. She coaches creative kids effectively communicate their individuality and navigate the college application process!
Free admission! For more information or to RSVP: arts4all.org.
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Community News
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La Entrada 8th graders registered to attend the 8th grade trip to Washington DC are excited to be fundraising with See's Candies!
At our kick off meeting last week, participating students were provided with colorful brochures to use when advertising the candies for sale. The two items that earn the highest profit for students are the holiday candy boxes, followed by peanut brittle and walnut squares. There are lots of options for holiday gift shopping for friends, family, and co-workers. Safety is always a priority and door-to-door sales are not encouraged. Many students elect to donate 25% or 50% of their profits towards the DC Scholarship Fund while others choose to keep their profits to offset their own DC trip costs.
All See's Candies orders must be paid for at the time of the order with cash or check. Checks are to be made out to "La Entrada".
All order forms (with the cash/checks included in the white envelope) are due in the front office by December 2, 2015. Students and families will be informed when orders are ready for pick-up, sometime during the week of December 7th.
Amazing opportunity to view a screening of the documentary movie: BULLY
Plus: Award-winning director (Sundance Film Festival and Emmy), Lee Hirsch will be here from New York City to give a short talk after the movie and hold a Q&A with you.
Date: Wednesday, December 2
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Hillview Middle School Auditorium
Cost: Free (Sponsored by the City of Menlo Park, Facebook and the Marriott Resident's Inn)
BULLY is a beautifully cinematic, character-driven documentary. At its heart are those with huge stakes in this issue whose stories each represent a different facet of America's bullying crisis. BULLY documents the responses of teachers and administrators to aggressive behaviors that defy "kids will be kids" clichés, and it captures a growing movement among parents and youths to change how bullying is handled in schools, in communities and in society as a whole.
Dancers Repertory Theatre presents 'Twas the Night Before Christmas
...a delightful dance/theatre event guaranteed to delight all ages. With dancing Mice, prancing Reindeer and Toys that come to life, this magical holiday production will become a family tradition!
We are pleased to announce that LE students Sophia, Jessica, Kiana, and Katherine will be performing in 'Twas the Night Before Christmas this season. Please come and support your schoolmates!
Performances at Woodside Performing Arts Center on: December 6th, 12th , and 13th at 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. each day.
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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. Open enrollment information for the 2016-2017 school year can be viewed here. Open enrollment closes Friday, February 19, 2016 at 4:00 p.m.. There are no late exceptions.
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Shadowing
A visit can be very important in helping students determine which high school will be the best fit for them. Shadowing takes place on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays from October through February. Shadowing is very popular and appointments fill fast, so sign up early to reserve your spot. Available dates are filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
View and request shadow dates here.
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Sign up to receive the Woodside High School weekly newsletter here.
Shadowing
We look forward to giving you a glimpse of a day in the life of Woodside High School student. The shadow program is designed for all students, including transfer students, who are interested in attending Woodside High School. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet new people; we are sure that you will find Woodside students to be friendly, welcoming, and fun.
Shadowing occurs on B-days during 2nd and 4th periods, brunch, and lunch (click here for the Woodside block schedule.) The shadow program is run through the leadership class and the students in leadership are the shadow leaders. Click here to register to shadow at Woodside.
Parent Tours
Our 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. See our website for sign ups and more information.
Woodside High School Open House
Experience life as a Woodside Wildcat student and family at our Open House on January 16, 2016, from 9:00 a.m. to noon. Tour our campus, see our classrooms, and meet our teachers.
Parent-led campus tours will take you to our English and Math classrooms, Digital Media Center, Music Room, Science labs, sports facilities, and art spaces.
After your tour, visit the MUR to chat with our top Woodside administrators, while enjoying refreshments courtesy of our Woodside PTSA.
Click here for the flyer:
Sign up for tour times on the Woodside High School website here.
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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