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Principal's Message
Dear Parents, May 18, 2013
 Principal's Coffee and Chat: This Monday, May 20 at 8:30 am we will be having a special coffee and chat discussion about our conflict mediation program called Tribes. Our parent liaison, Tara Sizlo will be speaking on the many elements of this Pali program. What is Tribes and how was it started at Pali? How does Tribes strengthen the community at Pali and how is it woven throughout the school, students, staff, PEP and families? Learn Tribes exercises that Parents can do at home with kids. All are welcome.
 Story Pirate Assemblies: On Wednesday, May 22 we will be having two Story Pirate assemblies after lunch. Story Pirates, a professional acting group, will perform sketches of a collection of adaptations of some of the best stories and songs written by elementary school students. The sketches will delight and surprise the children, all the while motivating kids to pick up a pencil and write down their own fantastic adventures.
 STAR Extravaganza:This Thursday, May 23 the STAR Extravaganza will begin at 5:45 p.m. in the auditorium. There will be a Potluck dinner beforehand at 5:00 p.m. in the cafeteria.
 Governing Council Election: Ballots and candidate statements were sent home Friday, May 10. Completed ballots are due back in the school office by 4:30 pm 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.
 Three Day Memorial Day Weekend: Please remember that our school will be closed on Monday, May 27. This is of course a National Holiday. Enjoy the time with your family.
 Heads Up: International Day will be Thursday, May 30. The children will experience five countries, all of which are represented by school families. Students will "travel" through these countries (India, Kenya, Korea, Netherlands and New Zealand) and spend their time viewing vivid and informative displays. Then they will partake in an activity inspired by each country. Parents, please be on the lookout for the volunteer sign-up sheet as this day will not be possible without parent volunteers.
 Incentives for Summer Workbooks: Supplemental "Review" Books are available on-line. "LA Kids Learn" books are for all elementary age students for summer review and their titles are "Review First Grade-Get Ready for Second Grade"; "Review Second Grade-Get Ready for Third Grade" etc. Parents can order them at www.tcmpub.com. If your child finishes theirs and brings it back to school in August completed, they will earn the opportunity to ring our historic bell with Mrs. Ingle. Please encourage them to engage in this very important summer brain stimulating activity and this rare Pali incentive.
 Dismissal Schedule: On Wednesday, June 5 and Friday, June 7 dismissal time for all grades will be 1:05 pm. On Thursday, June 6 times will remain the same at 1:30 pm for Kinder and 1:45 pm for Grades
1 - 5.
 Culminating Calendar: The Culmination Ceremony schedules are as follows; The Kindergarten Culmination Ceremony will be Thursday, June 6 at 9:00 am. Our culminating Fifth Grade Class of 2013 Ceremony is scheduled the next day on Friday, June 7 at 8:30 am. Both will be in the auditorium. Sincerely,
Joan Ingle,
Principal
Thought for the week: We often take for granted the very things that most deserve our gratitude. - Cynthia Ozick
School Calendar 2012- 2013
MAY
20 Monday Principal's Coffee and Chat
23 Thursday Last Governing Council @ 2:00 pm
23 Thursday STAR Extravaganza
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
School is out for Summer
13 Thursday Office Closes
August 13 First Day of 2013-2014 School Year
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