Tuesday, May 30, 2006

Sponsor a Book

A new shipment of Sponsor-a-Books has arrived at the library, just in time for the end of the school year. Sponsoring a book for the Laurel Library is a terrific year-end gift for your favorite teacher or staff member, as well as for your child who has worked so hard this year. Stop by the library this week or click here to see what’s available.

Wednesday, May 24, 2006

Summer Reading Recommendations

Mrs. Glare, our extraordinary librarian, has come up with suggested reading lists to keep our kids reading over the summer. Take a look at the Summer Reading List and the Beginning-to-Read Recommendations.

LE News - May Edition

The May edition of LE News is now available!

Spring Fling Rescheduled

The “Sing” portion of the Spring Fling will be held on Wednesday, June 7, at 11:30 a.m. on the second grade lawn (prior to the PTO volunteer luncheon). Due to scheduling conflicts, we were unable to reschedule the entire evening event, but at least our children will be able to perform the songs they have been practicing with Mrs. Beckstrom. We hope you can attend!

Laurel School Job Postings

The Menlo Park School District is hiring a part-time Instructional Aide for the 2006-07 school year. Please read the posting for details.

Wednesday, May 10, 2006

Laurel School PTO Calendar 2006-2007

The Laurel School PTO Calendar for next year is now available. Click here to see what's in store for 2006-2007.

Fine Art Festival and Open house

The Laurel Fine Art Festival and Open house event is coming up on Thursday, May 18. The Laurel Kindergartens will open their doors for visitors at 6 p.m. The Art Fair in the Multi begins at 6:30 p.m. The 1st and 2nd grade classrooms will open at 7 p.m. Family and friends are invited to enjoy this special event.

Spring Fling

Laurel School’s annual Spring Fling is Friday, May 19, at 6 p.m. The evening includes an all-school student sing led by Mrs. Beckstrom and tunes spun by our own Mr. Jones. Bring your own picnic dinner and a dessert for 10-12 to share (potluck style) to the second grade yard.

Little Caesars 15” cheese or pepperoni pizzas are available by reservation for just $10 each. Use the form to reserve by Wednesday, May 17, then pick up your order starting at 6 p.m. in the second grade arbor. Pizza slices will be available for $2 per slice (no need to reserve), as well as soda and water bottles for $1 each.

Peet's Coffee Cards

Stock Up for Summer! Get your Peet's Coffee cards and support our PTOs. Just complete the order form and return it to your school office before May 29, and you'll be enjoying Peet's coffee all Summer long.