From the Foundation
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Don't miss the best party of the year! Buy your tickets April 1st for the spring party and auction.
We need your Horsepower - 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!
Last chance to donate! Thank you in advance for your help and support. Join the fun!
Get Ready for the 4th Annual Las Lomitas FUN RUN on Saturday, May 2!
Three events will take place Saturday morning, beginning at 8:45 a.m. Families can participate in the: - Munchkin Run (8:45 am start)
- 1 Miler (9:00 am)
- 5K Run (9:30 am)
Stay tuned for more information about sponsorship opportunities and registration. We are looking forward to seeing you again for this year's Las Lomitas Fun Run. Please Volunteer for the Fun Run! We need your help to make this year's Fun Run a success! FUN and SAFE! Volunteers are needed for check-in, water stations, race course safety, timers. Please contact Josie Tang (jatangmd@yahoo.com).
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From the Principal
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Dear Las Lomitas Families, April is almost here and we are on the fast track! There are so many exciting activities planned in the next several weeks, be sure to keep a close eye on the Lion's Roar and website calendar so you don't miss out on anything! The Staff Appreciation Luncheon is this Friday, April 3 at 11:45 in Cano Hall. Parent volunteers are welcome to come. This event will allow teachers and parents to enjoy a good meal together and thank one another for all that goes on at Las Lomitas during the year. I hope you can join us! Third-to-fourth grade transition activities start on Wednesday, April 1, when a panel of expert students, teachers and administrators come to third grade classes to share information and answer questions. That evening, parents may attend a presentation at La Entrada to learn more. On Thursday all third grade students will travel to La Entrada for a tour. The third and fourth grade teachers work collaboratively to ease the transition "jitters" for both students and parents. See more details in this edition of the Roar. Incoming Kindergarten students will enjoy the Round-Up at the end of the month. If you know families with children who will be eligible for kindergarten in the fall, encourage them to register their child in the office and attend this event. There is a parent orientation scheduled for the evening of April 28in Cano Hall. Our Kindergarten teachers have prepared a wonderful, detailed presentation. I look forward to meeting some of our new incoming class of students on May 1st! As you know, the teachers are focused on learning and implementing the Writing Workshop instructional model. Coaches from the Teacher's College Reading and Writing Project at Columbia University will be on site for a week at each campus in April to work directly with our teachers. Implementing a new instructional model takes time for teachers to meet, discuss, learn and plan together. As a result, there will be days when the teachers are out of the classroom to focus on these important initiatives. Teachers make sure that the substitutes have clear plans to carry on instruction in the classroom. District staff has worked diligently this past year to recruit and interview substitutes in order to have quality education continue in the teacher's absence. Your children directly benefit from the time teachers spend collaborating together. As you can see, there is never a dull moment at Las Lomitas! Thank you to all of you who help making all of these events and activities possible. Until next time, Sue Sartor Principal
Placement Information
If you have important information about your child's placement for next year, please let the classroom teacher know, or submit that information to Principal Sartor in writing before April 15, 2015. Any placement information received after this date may not be considered due to our placement schedule, unless there are extenuating circumstances. If you sent information in prior years that is still relevant, please include that information as well. Thank you for your cooperation in adhering to this deadline.
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Your Partnership with the PTA
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Dear Moms and Dads, Thank you for your partnership in enriching the school experience for all students. Your time and talent are essential ingredients in making our school truly outstanding. This week when many of you come to campus to meet with teacher, we ask that you think about how you can support your child, his/her classroom, and the entire school. We are actively recruiting for the PTA and committees this month and we hope that you will consider joining other parents and contributing whatever you can to our school. Please take a few minutes to review the PTA roles and responsibilities by clicking this link:https://www.laslomitaspta.org/who.html We have a new position: Vice President of Technology and will no longer have a VP of Membership. If you are interested in learning more about a specific role, please reach out to our 2015 nominating committee: - Susie Gostyla <sgostyla@gmail.com> - Josie Tang <jatangmd@yahoo.com> - Caren Taylor <caren_m_taylor@yahoo.com> We also hope you might consider lead, co-leading or joining a committee, to learn more about committees, click here: https://www.laslomitaspta.org/ptaprograms.html Please contact, Laura Purpura at llpurpura@yahoo.com You have as much to gain as you have to give by volunteering. Please join us! |
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Kindergarten Roundup Volunteers Needed! 
This is a high-visibility, fun, and fast volunteer opportunity!
Please consider volunteering on Friday, May 1 from 9:00-11:45 a.m. Join us as we welcome incoming kindergarteners and their parents into the Las Lomitas family. This may be the first experience many of these new families will have with Las Lomitas. With your help we can make this first touch point very special and present a well-rounded view of all of the many programs we have to offer as well as the amazing volunteer spirit they can soon become a part of.
The Apple for the Classroom program provides a way for
parents to support their children's classrooms directly. All
the teachers and specialists at Las Lomitas have been
invited to create a "wish list" of items that will help to
further enrich their classrooms. You can fulfill teachers'
wishes by bringing an item to the school office or by
donating via PayPal toward a special item of your
choosing. Thank you for supporting our teachers!
Please click here to choose a gift for your favorite teacher(s)!
PTA Application Developer
We are looking for the next year application developer for the Las Lomitas PTA website. He/she will be in charge of maintaining the Las Lomitas PTA program-specific forms and applications, which are linked to the PTA website.
Sample Tasks:
- Use Zoho Creator's drag & drop tools to update and test payment forms and reports
- Edit text for application instructions, email confirmation messages, etc as needed
- Generate/export reports for committee chairs as needed
- Edit custom application scripting if application changes are required
Recommended Skills:
- Proficent in intro-level programming (conditional statements, loops, functions, arrays)
Great for a working parents as the hours are flexible and all work can be done at
home (3-5 hours per month as needed for programs). Especially calling for the
Kindergarten and 1st grade parents. Please sign up on the PTA website for this very
important role.
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Music Informances
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Music Informances are coming up!  Please come watch your child's music informance. This is an opportunity to see what we're working on in music class. Music informances are scheduled for the week of April 13-17 in room 37. Your child's specific time is listed on the music website. Click on the following link and then take time to look around the new music website. http://ll-llesd-ca.schoolloop.com/cms/page_view?d=x&piid=&vpid=1349864087212&no_controls=t
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Forgotten Art Notecards
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Are you missing your Art Notecards that you ordered in October? Maybe your child's name is on this list! Please have a look and if anything looks familiar, please contact Tissha Brumm at tsbrumm@gmail.com or call 219-508-6188 for pick up or if you have questions. The following is a list of children's first names and the title of their art work:
David Handball Court Katie Me and My Mom
Laura Me and My Horse Mai Volcano
Olivia Autumn Sarah Flowers in a Garden
Lily Swimming at Burgess Lourdes Sunset in the Water
Aoife My Garden James My Home
Noah A Unicorn Fighting a Platypus Ben Circles
Jane Dish Walk Brooke Garden
Hayden Soccer Field 
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Attention Parents of Third Graders
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Parents of Third Graders:
Save these dates regarding 4th grade orientation to La Entrada!
As you are well aware, third graders will be off to La Entrada in the fall! Several activities have been organized to address questions that you and your child may have about their "new school." In an effort to make the transition to La Entrada comfortable for everyone, we invite you to attend the following events: ORIENTATION FOR PARENTS OF THIRD GRADERS - Wednesday, April 1st All parents are invited to an orientation session on Wednesday, April 1st from 6:30 - 7:30 PM in the La Entrada Library. Shannon Potts, Principal and La Entrada staff will provide information about LE and the 4th grade program in particular, so that your transition will be smooth and comfortable. The evening will allow ample time for your questions. Refreshments will be served. Please Note: This evening is for parents only. Students will visit La Entrada for their own special orientation the next day. THIRD GRADE VISIT TO LA ENTRADA - Thursday, April 2nd On Thursday morning, April 2nd, third graders will take a field trip to La Entrada. The students will already have corresponded with 4th graders via a pen pal program. They will get to meet their pen pal and participate in an orientation planned by La Entrada staff and students to help your child become more comfortable and excited about his/her new school. LA ENTRADA OPEN HOUSE - Thursday, May 21st La Entrada teachers will hold Open House in their classrooms on Thursday, May 21st beginning at 6:30 PM. Incoming 4th graders and their families are welcome to attend this event. It's a great opportunity to meet the fourth grade teachers: Mrs. Mylod, Room 41, Mrs. Behrens, Room 43, Ms. Bicknell, Rm 44, Ms. Carter, Room 70, Ms. Fordham, Room 71, Ms. Cummins, Room 72, Mrs. Nixon, Room 62 and Ms. Logie, Room 64. (NOTE: Next year's teacher assignments have not been determined as of this date.) Questions? Call Kathy Ruwe, school counselor at Las Lomitas ext. 267
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From the Health Office
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Dear Parents,
Las Lomitas School will be having our annual State required Hearing and Vision Screening on March 27 and March 30th.Certified school nurse contractors conduct the screening.Screening is done on all Kindergartners, all second graders,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 854-5900 to speak with the school nurse.
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Grandparents' Day
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Grandparents' Day is Coming to La Entrada Friday, April 10th!
This year Grandparents' Day is for La Entrada students (grades 4-8) and their grandparents. This is a wonderful opportunity for the grandparents to visit their grandchildren at school and will include musical performances, art and technology showcases, tours of the campus, classroom time with their grandchildren and lunch together. It's one of the best community events of the year and we hope the grandparents can join us. The event is on Friday, April 10th from 10am - 1pm. We sincerely regret that we only have space for 450 people, so this event is for grandparents only. Parents, nannies and friends are welcome to participate by volunteering for the event! Registration is now open so feel free to register your child's grandparents directly. If you have any questions or would like to volunteer, please email gpday@llef.org. 
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Testing LLESD's SchoolMessenger System
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Testing LLESD's SchoolMessenger text messaging system
Last Fall, Las Lomitas Elementary School District initiated an "Opt-In" text message program which invited you to receive texts from the district for emergency/important communications.
On Tuesday March 31st, we will be testing the SchoolMessenger text system. If you "opted-in" to receive texts, you should see the following test message on Tuesday: "This is a test of the SchoolMessenger text system from LLESD. No response is needed." If you do not receive the text on Tuesday, it could be one of two reasons:
1. You "Opted- In" previously, but did not immediately receive a confirmation text indicating you were then registered with the SchoolMessenger notification service. This could be because one of the following reasons: -
If your phone is managed by a corporate account, which filters out the Opt-In option for mass messaging, you won't receive our text messages.
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If your texts are routed through Google accounts, Google is not part of the service provider Opt-In process.
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There may be other reasons related to your service provider. You may need to contact your service provider directly to request the Opt-In service at 68453.
2. You didn't sign up, (and now want to.) For those who have blocks by their service provider for mass text messages, please be assured that we will always use multiple means of communication to release emergency information (i.e. email and voicemail). If you have questions, please contact Suzanne Mitchell (smitchell@llesd.org). Thank you.
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Las Lomitas League
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Are you interested in Las Lomitas' 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 and we are expanding our board of directors. Contact Maureen Goode to learn more.
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Business Partners
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Community News
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The City of Menlo Park and the Menlo Park Firefighters Association is planning an EGG HUNT in Burgess Park, Saturday, April 4 starting at 10:00 a.m. when the bunny arrives! Join us for a fun morning! Children will need to bring their own basket or bag.
Allied Arts Guild Auxiliary presents "PLAY CHESS FOR THE CHILDREN" benefiting LPCH. The tournament is May 16, 9:30 - noon (1st session) and 1:00-3:30 (second session) in the Sunset Room at Allied Arts, 75 Arbor Road, Menlo Park. Open to all ages and skill levels, the cost is $50 per player. Entry forms are in the Las Lomitas office.
Join us for Spring Break Fun at Champions! April 20 - 24, each day will have a special theme from Superheros to Puzzles to Jungles and Rainforests. Call (650) 233-1860 or email CH000679@klcorp.com. We have fliers in the Las Lomitas office.
Two World Premieres and the Return of a Legend!
Celebrating its eighth season, Menlowe Ballet returns to the stage with  Rapture March 27-29 at the Menlo-Atherton Performing Arts Center. With great anticipation, the company brings two stunning new works to the stage: a soulful thrill-ride, Bru's Sweet, by Reginald Ray-Savage, Artistic Director of Savage Jazz Dance Company and Artistic Director Michael Lowe's alluring neo-classical ballet, Playing Love, exploring relationships and the facets of love. Tickets may be purchased at www.menloweballet.org, or by calling 800-595-4TIX (4849). To see a one-minute video of highlights from last season, click here: https://vimeo.com/116913390.
SPRING DANCE CLASSES & SUMMER DANCE CAMPS at Studio Rincon - Spring dance signups are now open. http://studiorincon.com/schedule-youth.php to signup. Spaces are filling fast. Dance & Yoga Camps are scheduled and ready for online sign ups for ages 3-13, http://studiorincon.com/schedule-youth-camps.php. Ten different camps to choose from- with amazingly talented and fun instructors. All Camps are offered in the afternoon, providing a healthy snack and a lot of fun. Conveniently located close to home at 3536 Alameda de las Pulgas!
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Summer Camps
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LAS LOMITAS SUMMER PROGRAM: Incoming Kindergarten through 4th graders  will learn about the rich culture, creatures, geography, and history of South America. This hands-on enrichment program spans 4 weeks, June 22 to July 17 from 9:00 to 1:00, at Las Lomitas School. Registration forms are available in the school office or by contacting Barbara Fong at llsp@me.com.
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Panthers "All Sports" Camp is back for another exciting 2015 summer. The link to the Panthers Camp website is www.pantherscamppv.com.
- Session 1: June 15-18
- Session 2: June 22-25
- Session 3: June 29 - July 2
- Session 4: July 6-9
In order to register, please click on the following link: https://thriva.activenetwork.com/Reg4/Form.aspx?IDTD=6807577&RF=11510011
Please let me know if you have any questions ( danflahavan@gmail.com).
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Kelly Coding and Creation Camps, 2015 
Who: Incoming 4th, 5th, and 6th Graders, Fall 2015
Where: La Entrada Middle School, 2200 Sharon Rd., Menlo Park CA 94025
When: Session 1, 6/15-26 and/or Session 2, 7/6-17. M-F, 8:30-12
Cost: $675 per two-week session, $1200 for both sessions.
Build programming and digital skills in a fun, self-paced environment. Each 2-week camp will demystify programming concepts in a fun environment that does not overwhelm students with syntax and scary results. Participants will also get hands-on experience using: Contact: Parker Kelly, La Entrada Middle School Technology Teacher Registration: http://goo.gl/kxETjS * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Menlo Park Riekes Center Summer Camps Weeklong day and overnight camps throughout the summer Ages: 6-18 http://riekes.org/summer/ Please call 650 364-2509 or email info@riekes.org Summer Camp list includes: Advanced Rock Camp, AFCANA ADVENTURE: Athletic Fitness, Creative Arts, Nature Awareness AFCANA: Athletic Fitness, Creative Arts, Nature Awareness, Electronic Music,
Leadership, Mountains to Sea Santa Cruz, Nature Explorers at Huddart Park, Photography Camp,
Plant Lore and Magic at Huddart Park, Surf Camp, Teen Rock Camp, Youth Rock, Youth Video Camp
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The Legends Baseball Experience Camp!
The Legends Baseball Experience is a one of a kind summer camp coached by the players and coaches of the nationally recognized Menlo Park Legends collegiate team. Our infamous 5:1 camper to coach ratio, combined with our innovative coaching program, creates a positive learning environment to develop new skills and build confidence while having tons of fun! Sign up for the Dugout Experience aftercamp program and your child will be a batboy, participate in between innings activities and hang out in the Legends dugout as they watch their coaches play in a real live game. After all, its more than a camp - its an EXPERIENCE!
Dates: Camps start June 15th and runs all summer long! 
Location: Flood Park in Menlo Park & Kennedy School in Redwood City
Ages: 6-12 all skill levels welcome!
Cost: $300 (Early bird pricing available until March 15th)
Questions: Email info@menloparklegends.com or call David at 650.387.4427
More info: http://www.menloparklegends.com
Sign up: https://legendsbaseball.campbrainregistration.com
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Kindergarten/Preschool Vacation Camps at Toddle Flexible Playcare:
*Summer Camps  *Spring Break
*School In-Service Days
*Earth- and kid-friendly facility, organic snacks
* Flexible Playcare and programming year-round for children ages 2 through kindergarten
Visit www.toddle.org for more information and to register. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Summer Programs at Littlest Angels Preschool Join us for enrichment and fun at Camp Learn-A-Lot, the Summer Program at Littlest Angels Preschool in Menlo Park. Our camps are three weeks long and each offers an exciting theme. Each of our three sessions offer your little one the opportunity to experience theme-related vocabulary words and facts, music, science, pretend play, creative art experiences, cooking, counting, and color, shape and letter recognition. Children must be two (2) years old by May 1, 2014 in order to enroll. The Pre-K class is for 4/5 year old children who have not yet attended Kindergarten. For camp dates and additional information, please visit our website at www.bethany-mp.org/summer2015. Please contact the Preschool Office with questions or to schedule a tour (preschool@bethany-mp.org or 650-854-4973). * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * There are flyers in the office for Coach Tim's Sports Camp at Las Lomitas. Sessions are Mondays through Fridays, 1:00 - 4:00 on the field. The fee is $320 per session with price reduced if you sign up for more than one session. There are 4, one week sessions including Arts/Crafts, Soccer, Ultimate Frisbee, Capture the Flag, Basketball, Baseball and many more! For more information, call 650-996-3308 or go to tbowler@sbcglobal.net * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *  World Cup Soccer Camps and Clinics by Ruedi Graf are at Las Lomitas School again this year. Camp weeks are July 20-24 and August 3-7 for ages 5 through 13, full and half days. Registration is now open. For more information call 408-354-4949, email thess@worldcupsoccercamps.com or, to register, visit www.worldcupsoccercamps.com. Fliers are in the Las Lomitas School office.
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 Jeff Arons' Summer Tennis Camps at Sacred Heart Schools offers two options for tennis summer camps for students in grades 1-12. The morning camp (9am-12) is for the beginning/intermediate level player to develop their skills in a child friendly and fun environment. The afternoon camps (2-5pm) are geared towards improving the match play performance of intermediate and advanced players. Ten one week sessions from June 9 to August 15. Contact : jeffaronstennis@gmail.com or visit www.jeffaronstennis.com.
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Newsletter Submissions
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