PTA News
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Dear fellow parents,
We want to take a moment to remind you all of the rules regarding the use of the directory.
The directory is provided by the PTA as a service to the families of the Las Lomitas School District. This directory is for the exclusive use of parents, students and teachers for school-related needs and District approved use only. It may not be used or distributed for any other purpose including business or political activities. All use of the directory must comply with Board Policy 5125.1.
We ask that you respect and protect the privacy of the family information contained within.
 Congratulations GeoBee Contestants! We would like to congratulate all of the students who participated in the 2016 GeoBee contest. Below are the names and grades of our champion, 2nd place winner, and remaining top 10 finalists:
Laura (8) - Champion Bill (5) - 2nd Place Winner Alex (6), Katherine (4), Adrian (5), Coby (7), Brian (6), Muki (7), Grant (6), Kieran(8)
Our champion, Laura, will have an opportunity to take a GeoBee test to see if she qualifies for the State competition. We wish you luck, Laura!
Thank you to all of the families who joined the La Entrada PTA - your membership funds made this event possible! Thank you Mrs. Whitney Thwaite for being a great moderator! Thank you to our volunteers for keeping us organized and on track: Mary Mohr, Rebecca Deutscher, Sheriene Saadati, Leyla Parvin, and Cindy Tipton.
Attention all Lunchtime readers!
The Lunchtime Enrichment Book Clubs meet this week, Wednesday, Feb 3. Bring your lunches to the library and have a fun time discussing books with your friends. Thank you to the parent volunteers who make these groups happen. Happy Reading!
La Entrada Science Fair - February 3-5
Students - Get ready for the Science Fair! The Science Fair is a fun event that allows you to work in groups with your friends, to experiment and to present your ideas. This self-driven project gives you the opportunity to be creative and think out of the box. Start imagining what you would like to discover and with which friends you would like to work. Please register your project by emailing Diana Sunshine.
Parents - The La Entrada Science Fair prepares kids for complex projects with team work. The Science Fair process includes posing questions, problem-solving, experimentation and communication. These are all skills all our children need to be successful in our ever-changing world. The Science Fair is a fun way to start mastering these skills. Please encourage your child to participate. You can find a more information about projects and how to's at www.sciencebuddies.org.
All 6th - 8th grade finalists will go to the San Mateo County Science Fair. The finalist from the San Mateo County Science Fair will go to the California State Science Fair. In the past, La Entrada students have been selected to participate in the California State Science Fair - a very prestigious commendation.
Please submit your box top coupons and keep collecting more every week!
Our earnings goal this year is $500. Together we can make that happen!
As of today, the school has earned $249.80!
Thank you so much for your continued support!
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. Please check for the various participating products. Every coupon is valuable and worth 10 cents. 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 in office for collection. Please do not submit the expired ones.
Have friends, grandparents, families, office staff, etc. collect Box Tops and bring them in to raise money for our school. We will keep tallying the coupons every week, so please send them as you collect. LE Teachers and staff are also welcome to participate.
The class that collects most by Feb 15th will have a surprise class party!
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Las Lomitas League
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Jazz Band is underway and all other classes start this week.
By now you should have received a welcome letter from the class instructors requesting dismissal plans for your children. You can also find detailed class information and League policies under the classes tab online.
TENNIS
Tennis coaches wanted: The La Entrada League Tennis program is in need of two coaches to instruct varsity and junior varsity teams. The season begins in March and runs into early May. Each team would practice twice per week and have a match against neighboring schools. A stipend is attached. For more information, email Tim Goode. TRACK
Registration is now open for the La Entrada track team. Student-athletes are invited to learn and compete in sprints, distance events, long jump, high jump, shot put, discus and javelin.
Practices being April 11 and continue every Mon/Wed from April 11 through May 18. It's from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. at the Menlo-Atherton High School track. Run faster! Jump higher! Join LE track and field. More info can be found at online.
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Las Lomitas Education Foundation
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Thank you to all families who have donated to our 2015-16 Annual Giving Campaign! Your support is critical to enabling smaller class sizes, enhanced curriculum, and innovative programs that make our District great.
If you have not yet had a chance to contribute, it is never too late! You can always DONATE NOW.
Thank you for investing in your children's education.
In appreciation,
The Parent Volunteers of the Las Lomitas Education Foundation
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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Music Notes
On Monday, February 1, La Entrada's 7/8 Symphonic Band and Jazz Ensemble will be performing in a Partner Band Concert along with Hillview Middle School and Menlo-Atherton High School band students.
Here are the particulars: Partner Band Concert Monday, February 1 7:00 p.m. Concert (6:00 p.m. - student run-through; 6:40 p.m. - doors open to general public) M-A Performing Arts Center
Repertoire performed by our school will include Copland's, "Fanfare for the Common Man", various themes from "Star Wars" and a fun, latin number, "Oye Como Va."
Did you recently upgrade the model of your iPad?
Our K-5 classrooms would love more iPads for creating learning centers! If you have some old iPads around the house that you are not using, please consider donating them tot he district? Simply drop them off at either school, with your name attached, and we'll have a donation letter sent to you. Thank you.
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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!
LA ENTRADA PARENT EDUCATION SERIES
"Conflict-Free Techniques for Motivating Your Child" - with Eran Magen, PhD, The Center for Supportive Relationships
Tuesday, February 23, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
La Entrada School, Multi-Purpose Room (MUR)
2200 Sharon Road, Menlo Park
Tired of feeling like you're battling your child to do the right thing? In this highly interactive 90-minute workshop, you will learn and practice conflict-free techniques for boosting your child's motivation and cooperation. Reduce your own parenting stress while enjoying a stronger, more cooperative relationship with your teen or pre-teen.
Eran Magen, Ph.D., is the founder and scientific director of the Center for Supportive Relationships, which provides relational skills training for school districts, higher education institutions, healthcare professionals, and private corporations. Dr. Magen received his MA in education and PhD in psychology from Stanford University, completed post-doctoral training in population health as a Robert Wood Johnson Health & Society Scholar, and served as the research director of the department of Counseling and Psychological Services at the University of Pennsylvania.
LE Parent Education Series events are free and open to parents, students, faculty/staff, and community members. This event is sponsored by the La Entrada PTA.
Questions? Email Charlene Margot, M.A., Founding Director, La Entrada Parent Education Series, or call (650) 868-0590.
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Community News
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Menlo-Atherton High School Presents...
"Into the Woods"
Opening at the Menlo-Atherton Performing Arts Center on February 26-27 and March 3-5, Into the Woods takes the audience on a musical adventure featuring favorite familiar characters in a lyrically rich re-telling of classic Brothers Grimm fables. Curses, quests, romance, and surprises abound in these woods. Music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by James Lapine.
Come see alumni of La Entrada perform on-stage! Tickets are available at the door or on-line (coming soon!) at www.thecenteratma.org. $14 for adults, $10 for students/seniors. Show time is 7:30 p.m.
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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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