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Principal's Message
Dear Parents, May 4, 2013
 Open House: Open House: Last Thursday's Open House was an amazing evening for our school. The rooms were filled with exemplary student work adorning the walls and desks as our children proudly shared this year's accomplishments with their parents. The teachers at Palisades Elementary School are fabulous and walking through the classrooms proved it once again. The Lori Petrick garden's Art Cadre installation of Monet's Garden was superb. Our gratitude goes to all the teachers involved and to Debra Demontreux and Sal Kelly for their love, time and imagination in the creation of this unbelievable installation. In fact, a big thank you goes to everyone who attended Open House, including all the dedicated and loving parents who showed such enthusiasm. It was really something special!  Walkathon: Last Friday, May 3 was our Walk-a-Thon! The kids had so much fun walking with their friends while contributing to their school. So please help them get their walking pledges turned in. Thank you again to all of the parents who showed up to cheer on everybody. Special thanks go to the organizers Liz Denham and Sage Grady for such a successful and fabulous event.  Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week: Without the spectacular group of teachers and staff that we have, Palisades Elementary would not be the outstanding school that it is today. If you haven't managed to find the right time, this week of May 6 - 10 is the perfect opportunity to say "Thank You"! Give our teachers and staff the smiles and the confidence in them that you know they deserve. Please make an effort during this special week!
 Principal's Coffee and Chat: This Monday, May 6 at 8:30 am. in the auditorium, we will be having a discussion with the incoming kindergarten parents, however all are welcome.  Parent Outreach Committee Speaker Series: Dr. Barbara Moreno, teacher and child and family therapist, will lead two groups this Monday, May 6 in the STAR room at 8:30 am. Also, please join her for the "Bright Start" sessions on two Fridays, May 10th and 17th. Dr. Barbara Moreno will lead group discussions focused on a review and follow-up to her series in the fall covering boundaries, natural consequences, media, reducing family stress and making smooth transitions. This series is ideal for Kinder and first grade parents, but all welcome.
 Governing Council: Parent Rep Candidate Nominations and Candidate Info is due by Monday, May 6 at 12:00 pm. Parents interested in being a candidate for a 2-year term as Governing Council Parent Representative for the August 2013 to June 2015 term should submit their name and a bio/background statement to Joan Ingle. Ballots and candidate statements will be sent home Friday, May 10 with completed ballots due back in the school office by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, May 24. The candidate receiving the most votes will be the new Parent Rep for a two-year term; the candidate receiving the next most votes will be Parent Rep alternate for the same term. For additional details about the school's Governing Council, please see Element 4 of the Charter, available on the school website or in the office.
 School Tour: Our last school tour will be this Tuesday, May 7 at 8:45 am. Please invite your neighbors and friends to attend if they are interested in having their child attend Palisades Elementary School. Please have them go to our website and reserve a place for the tour.
Spring Music Concerts: On Wednesday, May 8 Second Grade will perform at 8:30 - 9:30 am and 3rd Grade at 10:30 - 11:30 am. Auditorium doors open 20 minutes before show time.
 STAR Basketball: Come cheer on the STAR Basketball team at our remaining games this Friday, May 10 at Marquez. Start Times: 2nd-3rd grade @ 3:15 and 4th - 5th grade @4:15.
 Walk With Love: Families of Pali Elementary Charter School are walking together to support the Breast Cancer awareness cause! Please join Team Pali and register to walk or run with us at the Dr. Susan Love's Walk With Love taking place right here in Pacific Palisades on Sunday, May 19 at 9 am. Adults and kids are encouraged to run/walk/scoot together and help us support awareness for this special cause! Click here on the link to register today and remember to wear your Pali gear! http://walkwithlove2013.kintera.org/teampali
 On Another Note: As you may know, many hours and a great deal of care goes into the organization and formation of each class. There are a number of factors, as outlined in our charter, which our teachers and administrators consider in this process. These factors include but are not limited to:
A balanced group of abilities Individual learning styles Gender balance Peer relations Ethnic balance Talents, gifts, interest and strengths State and Charter compliance guidelines Class size and Norming regulations Our teachers' educational experience and your child's success is the cornerstone of the process. Our teachers are professional and considerate of each child's unique learning qualities. As a public school, we are not in a position to honor requests by parents to have their child placed with a particular teacher. We have a fantastic staff and precious students and they make our school so wonderful. I am confident that the 2013-2014 school year will be a fabulous one for all!  Summer Break: The last day of school will be June 7 and the office closes June 13.
Sincerely,
Joan Ingle,
Principal
Thought for the week: "The object of education is to prepare the young to educate themselves throughout their lives." Robert M. Hutchins
School Calendar 2012- 2013
MAY
6 Monday Coffee and Chat with Principal @ 8:30 am for new Kinder parents
7 Tuesday last School Tour @ 8:45 am
6 - 10 Teacher Appreciation Week
10 Friday Teacher Appreciation Luncheon
15 Wednesday Volunteer Tea at 8:30 am in the library
15 Wednesday PEP meeting @ 6:30 p.m.
16 Thursday STAR Extravaganza
17 Friday 4th Goes to Sacramento
23 Thursday Last Governing Council @ 2:00 pm
23 Thursday STAR Play
27 Monday Memorial Day - School Closed
30 Thursday International Day
JUNE
5 Wednesday Minimum Day @ 1:05 pm
6 Thursday Kindergarten "Graduation"
7 Friday Minimun Day - fifth Grade Culmination
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