From the Principal
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Dear La Entrada Community,
It is hard to believe that 2015 is coming to an end. On behalf of the entire staff here at La Entrada, we would like to wish you all a very happy and restful winter break. Whether or not you are celebrating holidays, we hope that you find time to enjoy your families and friends.
Some thoughts as we have time off from school: our children will continue to want to maintain their relationships with their peers over break and many will resort to social media. I am providing some resources for you and your children on internet safety and digital citizenship. Internet Safety Resources -
Common Sense Media offers advice and reviews for parents about making smart media decisions and provides a K-12 curriculum to teach kids to be good digital citizens.
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Learn how to make smart and safer choices online at Yahoo! Safely.
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Learn what youth need to know to become full, resilient digital citizens at iKeepSafe.
Holiday Fair: Thank you to all the volunteers who made this year's Holiday Workshop a great success! We hope you and your children enjoyed the event. It is a challenge to have projects that cross 5 grade levels, so a special thank you goes out to the differentiation of projects geared specifically for the older students. Moms, dads, and grandparents were on hand to help the children with their creations. This event is a perfect example of the community we have.
9th Grade Open Enrollment for the Sequoia Union High School District 2016-17 year: The Board of Trustees desires to provide enrollment options that meet the diverse needs and interests of the district's students. Ninth Grade Open Enrollment is a period of time when an incoming 9th grade student may request a high school other than their assigned home school to attend. You must complete an online Open Enrollment Transfer Application to be eligible. - Thursday, October 1, 2015 - Open Enrollment opens at 12:00 p.m.
- Friday, February 19, 2016 - Open Enrollment closes at 4:00 p.m. There are no late exceptions.
You do not need to complete an Open Enrollment Transfer Application if you want your child to attend their assigned home school. If your child chooses to attend any other Sequoia Union High School District school, you will need to complete a 9th Grade Open Enrollment Student Transfer Request form.
Warmly, Shannon Potts
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PTA News
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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 one more Tuesday lunchtime practice sessions: Jan. 12. in the MUR
Geo Bee Contest Date and Time:
Thursday, January 28th, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m., in Jensen Hall
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Las Lomitas Education Foundation
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The Season of Giving is here! If you have yet to make your gift, please donate now. It's the last chance to make your tax-deductible donation for 2015 and to secure that Corporate Matching Gift!
We need to raise an average of $2,000 per student, with 100% participation, to reach our fundraising goal.
If you can't donate the requested amount, please make a gift that is meaningful and comfortable for your family. Our overall participation rate in the Annual Giving Campaign is now at 48%. We need your family's gift to meet our participation goal.
Every donation counts!
 Use the LLEF Shopping Portal for your HOLIDAY SHOPPING NEEDS!
Click-through to any of the online stores and shop as you normally would... the retailers donate a portion of every purchase to the Foundation. It's free money for our schools!
Inquire about your employer's matching gifts program to increase your donation to the District. Our Matching Gifts Coordinator can help you determine if your company will match your contribution.
 Join or Update eScrip - It's as easy as 1, 2, 3!
- Visit http://www.eScrip.com
- Register or renew credit cards at the eScrip website and then designate Las Lomitas Education Foundation (Group ID# 125673324)
- Start Shopping!
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School News
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 Toys for Tots DriveThroughout the weeks 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.
 We are collecting orders for the La Entrada Yearbook & accepting Student Activity Donations NOW.
Each student was given an order form last week. You may fill in the order form and return it with a check to the front office or new this year: you can purchase the items with a credit card at our new online store.
Yearbook - $40 per copy Student Activities Contribution - Suggested Contribution: $40 per student Explanation: In years past, students participated in a magazine sale fundraiser as a means of raising money for student activities. We typically raised around $25,000 each year. This money supports all school activities from dances to clubs, to assemblies/special events, etc. The money is allocated by the student council. While the magazine sale was a valuable fundraiser that brought in quite a bit of money to support our students, it also had drawbacks (taking time from the classroom, dealing with prizes, not to mention the pressure students put on families and neighbors to get the sales). We are, therefore, no longer participating in the magazine sale. However, we still need to raise money to support our student activities. To do that, we are asking for the above mentioned contribution. While that is a suggested amount, any amount is helpful.
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Parent Education
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THE PARENT EDUCATION SERIES ON FACEBOOK
Now you can Like us on Facebook! The SUHSD Parent Education Series Facebook page will keep you posted about upcoming parent education events, articles on parenting, schools and education, community parent events and more!
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It's a Wonderful Nutcracker!
Menlowe Ballet, the premier professional ballet company on the peninsula based in Menlo Park, presents its inaugural full-length story ballet, It's a Wonderful Nutcracker. Conceived by Artistic Director Michael Lowe, It's a Wonderful Nutcracker will be set to the original Tchaikovsky score and updated with inspiration from the 1940's Frank Capra film, "It's a Wonderful Life", bringing the two most heralded holiday classics together on one stage. With all the glamour and magic of a traditional Nutcracker, this contemporary version will be packed full of surprises you won't want to miss! Come see Theodora, Sabrina and Leben from La Entrada School ! Performances will be held at the Menlo-Atherton Performing Arts Center on December 18, 19, and 20. Tickets are available online. It's a Wonderful Nutcracker!
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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
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. There are just a couple of shadowing spots remaining.!
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!
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