Laurel PTO Notes
Holiday Toy Drive
It's not too early to start shopping for the Caring and
Sharing Holiday Toy Drive. We will be collecting
unwrapped toys and gift wrap supplies in the
donation bin in front of the Laurel office from
December 4 through December 15. Donations (gift
cards, checks, and credit cards) are also welcome,
and can be left with the staff in the school office.
See the flyer for details. Contact: Robin Connell,
326-6304, robinconnell(at)gmail.com.
Bake Sale
The Winter Sing Bake Sale will be on December 15.
We need a few more volunteers to help wrap items
the day before or help sell. If you can help us for an
hour or so, please contact Eileen Rozanski, evr456(at)comcast.net, 327-7144, or Shana
Middler, shananelson(at)yahoo.com, 321-3411.
Rummage Sale
Please volunteer for the fabulous Laurel-Encinal
Rummage Sale! Volunteers are needed February 3, 9
a.m. to 2 p.m., and February 1 and 2 for set up and
presale. Also, please save anything you might want
to donate or ask us about early drop off. Clean your
things out before or after the holidays and earn
$$$$$ for our school at the same time! ***TAX
DEDUCTIBLE***
Contact: rummagesale_chairs(at)laurelpto.org
One Warm Coat
The One Warm Coat drive is coming to Laurel! Please
donate your gently used coats to the "One Warm
Coat" clothing drive being held by the Girl Scout
community of Laurel School. Brownie troops will be
collecting coats OF ALL SIZES during morning drop-
off times Tuesday, December 5, through Friday,
December 8. We will also accept gently used
HOLIDAY clothing for girls and boys, as well as
raincoats and boots. Collected items will be donated
to Haven House in Menlo Park, and the Shelter
Network of San Mateo County. Contact: Lynn Cox,
LCox99(at)earthlink.net.
Lost and Found
With the cooler weather, more jackets and sweaters
are turning up in the lost and found. You may want
to look through the rack in the Multi just in case we
have something of yours that you haven't missed yet.
Missing Metal Tub
Staff Appreciation is missing a very large metal tub
that was last seen in September in the Community
Room. This tub was purchased for
Laurel School to be used for drinks and ice for the
various events we host for teachers and staff. If
you borrowed this item, please remember to return it
promptly to the Community Room. Please email chazens(at)sbcglobal.net or slolson(at)pacbell.net if you have the container
or know of its whereabouts. Thank you!
Quick Links...
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Monday, 11/27
Regular Day
Tuesday, 11/28
Picture Make-up Day
Wednesday, 11/29
3 p.m. Laurel Site Council Meeting
Thursday, 11/30
All-Together Day, all students attend school from
8:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Friday, 12/1
School Spirit Day - Wear Royal Blue and White
Walk and Bike to School Day
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Weekly Action Checklist
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- Order school pictures if you missed the
first picture day or need retakes.
- Volunteer to help with the Holiday Bake
Sale.
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Upcoming Events
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12/6-8 Palo Alto Sport and Toy Shopping Days
12/7 Shutterfly Gift Card Order Deadline
12/8 Holiday Luncheon, noon
12/13 Laurel PTO Exec Board Meeting, 8:45 a.m.
12/13 MPCSD School Board Meeting, 7 p.m.
12/15 Laurel Winter Sing, 8:45 a.m. and 1:15 p.m.
12/21 Minimum Day, 11:35 a.m. dismissal
12/22-1/7 No School - Holiday Break
1/8 School Reopens
1/10 Laurel PTO Exec Board Meeting, 8:45 a.m.
1/15 No School - Martin Luther King Holiday
1/17 Laurel Site Council Meeting, 3 p.m.
1/26 Head Room Parents Meeting, 1:30 p.m.
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Trees and Wreaths Fundraiser
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- Honey Bear Trees
- November 22 through December 24
- 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., 7 days a week
- 955 Woodside Road, Redwood City (west of El
Camino)
Purchase your holiday trees and wreaths at Honey
Bear Trees and earn money for Laurel school. The
Laurel and Encinal PTO's will receive 15% of your
purchase. Honey Bear has a convenient tree delivery
service too. See flyer for details.
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Business Alliance Fundraising
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Holiday Shopping Days at Palo Alto Sport &
Toy
Wednesday - Friday, December 6-8
9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
526 Waverley Street, Palo Alto (1/2 block south
of University Avenue)
PTO earns 10% when you mention Laurel or
Encinal School at check out
Grab your holiday shopping list and head over to Palo
Alto Sport & Toy on one of their Laurel/Encinal
shopping days! You can also pick up gifts for the
Caring and Sharing holiday toy drive. Make sure to
mention Laurel or Encinal School at check out time so
we get credit for 10% of your purchase. The money
raised will be divided between the PTOs. Store
Telephone: 328-8555.
Holiday Gift Ideas
Gift cards make enjoyable and easy gifts for
teachers, friends, and family. Please see the list
below of available gift cards. Print and submit your
order forms soon. Also, remember Kepler's Books
gives 10% to our PTO when you mention Laurel or
Encinal at the register.
Contact: Elizabeth Harris-Ouren, 322-6891
Continuing Programs
Shutterfly Gift Cards - Order Form
Peet's Coffee Cards - Order Form
Palo Alto Sport & Toy Gift Cards - Order Form
Deeelish! Meals Made Easy - Flyer
Kepler's - Mention Laurel and the PTO gets 10%.
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MPAEF
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MPAEF Donation Day A Huge Success!
Many thanks to the Laurel community for your
enthusiastic support of the Menlo Park Atherton
Education Foundation (MPAEF) on Donation Day.
Over 350 families from across our district joined
forces to make donations toward our goal! Your
contributions will help the MPAEF reach our goal to
grant $2.0 million to the District and support quality
teachers in all four schools! Forgot to donate? It's
not too late to contribute--donate online today at
www.mpaef.org.
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Community News
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The Laurel PTO does not sponsor or endorse any
of the organizations whose activities are listed
below.
Children's Holiday Luncheon
Sunday, December 3, 11:00 a.m.
Holbrook-Palmer Park Pavilion, 150 Watkins
Avenue, Atherton
Join the Holbrook-Palmer Park Foundation Atherton
Dames for our Annual Children’s Holiday Luncheon
featuring a visit and photo with Santa, an enchanting
puppet show “The Elves and the Shoe Maker,” a
holiday craft and lunch. $20 per guest. Prepaid
reservations by November 26. In the spirit of giving,
we ask that each child bring an unwrapped gift for
donation to a local organization. For information or
reservations, call Pattie at 752-0536.
Kepler's Story Time
Sunday, November 26, 11:30 a.m.
Kepler's Books, 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park
Elf Magic and Other Fairytales. Enjoy "Dee Lightful,
The Storyteller from Afar", aka Nina
Dees/TwinkieDeeStar, Children's Entertainer.
**Remember to mention Laurel School at the register
and 10% of your purchases comes back to our
PTO.**
Kids Helping Kids Cookie Party at Deeelish
Saturday, December 2.
Three sessions - 1:00 p.m., 2:45 p.m., or
4:30p.m.
Deeelish, 700 El Camino Real, Menlo Park
Cost: $40 first child, $20 each sibling
Kids Helping Kids Cookie Party Children will be able to
come in to decorate holiday cookies and take them
home. All proceeds from the registration donations
will go to the Ronald McDonald House at Stanford. A
representative from the Ronald McDonald House will
come speak at each session to express their
appreciation and let the participants know how they
have helped. Please visit the website: www.kidshelpingkidsevents.com for more
information or email questions to info(at)kidshelpingkidsevents.com.
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