Laurel PTO Notes
Holiday Break
School will be dismissed at 11:35 a.m. on Thursday,
December 21, for our Holiday break. Laurel will
reopen to welcome your children back on January 8,
2007.
Winter Sing DVD
The memories from BOTH Winter Sing performances
have been captured in a Winter Sing DVD. Use the
order form to order your copy by
Wednesday, December 20. The DVDs will be
distributed in January.
Hot Lunch Sign-ups
Mark your calendar - you will be able to order your
child's hot lunch for the second term beginning on
January 8, 2007. The last day to order and make
your payment is January 23. Wednesday's lunch will
continue to alternate between Teriyaki Bowl and
Mexican Day. The second term of hot lunch will run
from February 1 thru May 31. Remember, if your
child is getting hot lunch now you are only signed up
through the end of January, and you will need to
reorder for the second term.
Special Needs Kids
If you are a parent of a student with special needs
and you would like to be in touch with other parents
like you for occasional playdates and support
gatherings, please send an email to Andy Belk at andy.belk(at)laurelpto.org.
One Warm Coat
Brownie Troops 217, 1010, 1375, 1667, and 2515
thank the Laurel Community for your OVERWHELMING
generosity during our One Warm Coat drive at
Laurel. Thanks to you, we collected a total of 303
items, including 30 holiday dresses. Happy Holidays
from the Girl Scouts of Laurel School!
Newsletter Hiatus
The December 15 edition of the Laurel Newsletter will
be the last one this year. Please submit articles and
flyers for
the January 5 newsletter by Tuesday, December 19,
at noon.
Sponsor-a-Book
Want to make your holiday gift shopping a lot easier?
Consider sponsoring a book for the Laurel Library! It
makes the perfect gift for Teachers, Special Laurel
personnel, your child and you! See the book titles in
the attached announcement and start shopping!
Happy Holidays!
Quick Links...
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Monday, 12/18
Regular Day
Tuesday, 12/19
Regular Day
Wednesday, 12/20
Winter Sing DVD Orders Due
Thursday, 12/21
Minimum Day, all students attend school from
8:15 a.m. to 11:35 a.m.
Friday, 12/22
NO SCHOOL - HOLIDAY VACATION
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Weekly Action Checklist
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- Order your Laurel Winter Sing DVD by
12/20.
- Pick up your child at 11:35 on Thursday
12/21.
- Enjoy your holiday break.
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Upcoming Events
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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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Business Alliance Fundraising
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Cheeky Monkey Toys
Cheeky Monkey Toys is proud to support Laurel and
Encinal this Holiday Season. They will donate 10% of
all your holiday purchases from now until December
24, 2006, to our schools! Just mention that you are
participating in the Laurel/Encinal PTO Fundraiser and
Cheeky Monkey will take care of the rest. Be sure to
check out their new showroom for the holidays at
704 Santa Cruz Avenue, just 4 doors down from their
regular location, for an expanded collection of
exciting gifts and toys. Cheeky Monkey, at 714
Santa Cruz Avenue in downtown Menlo Park, is open
Monday-Saturday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Sunday 11
a.m. - 5 p.m. (through December 24).
Northstar/Sierra Tickets
Don't forget to get some discounted Northstar/Sierra
at Tahoe Lift Tickets if you're heading up to Tahoe
over the holiday break. Direct-to-lift tickets are $58
for adults, $19 for children. Contact Andrea Palmer at
473-1299 or andrea.palmer(at)laurelpto.org.
THANK YOU to Palo Alto Sport Shop & Toy
World for donating $224 to be split between the
Laurel and Encinal PTOs! This was based on 10% of
what parents bought last week during our shopping
days - thank you to everyone who shopped to
support our schools!
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)
The Laurel and Encinal PTO's will receive 15% of your
tree and wreath purchase. See flyer for details.
Continuing Programs
Deeelish! Meals Made Easy - Flyer
Kepler's - Mention Laurel and the PTO gets 10%.
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Afterschool Programs for Winter/Spring
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Laurel afterschool programs are being finalized for
winter and spring sessions in 2007. While there may
be additional changes, here is an update of what will
probably happen (with the exception of Berlitz
language, which is managed separately):
Monday: One on One Basketball
Monday: Afterschool Math
Tuesday: Sports 4 Kids
Wednesday: EMFC Fencing
Thursday: Know Chess! (1:30 and 2:30 p.m.)
Friday: Engineering FUNdamentals with Legos
Each program will send out flyers or post information
in this newsletter to let you know to register, the
costs and the dates for the classes.
If you have any questions regarding afterschool
programs prior to that happening, please contact
Kelly Perri at 327-1345.
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After School Hoops
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Mondays, 2:45 to 3:45 p.m.
January 29 – April 2 (No class February 19)
Join One on One Basketball for After School Hoops®
at Laurel Elementary. Winter clinics for K – 2nd
Grade will be held on Mondays. The Cost is $90 for
the nine week program.
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Pre-Engineering FUNdamentals with Legos
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Fridays, 2:45-4:15 p.m.
Winter Session: 1/5 - 3/23 (no class Jan 19, Feb
23, Mar 9)
Spring Session: 3/30 - 6/8 (no class April 13, May
18)
Laurel Multi
Explore concepts in physics, mechanical and
structural engineering, and architecture while playing
with your favorite LEGO creations! Fee: $180 for 9
sessions.
Please note that this class is only open to NEW
STUDENTS. Enrollment is limited to 40 students for
each session, and we will use a lottery system to
determine enrollment, so pre-register online by
Monday, December 18. We will email
you by Wednesday, December 20 to confirm if your
child is in the class. Contact: Alex Shullman, alex(at)play-
well.org.
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EMFC Afterschool Fencing Classes
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Wednesdays, 2:45 to 3:45 p.m.
January 10 - May 30
Laurel Multi
EMFC will continue to offer fencing classes on
Wednesdays during the Winter and Spring for grades
K-2. New students are welcome. Class fee is $340
($325 for returning students). Contact: Valerie
Rosenblatt, valerie(at)emfc.net.
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MPAEF - Employment Opportunity
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The Menlo Park Atherton Education Foundation
(MPAEF) is looking for a full-time Executive Director
with a passion for children’s education and strong
experience leading revenue-generating efforts. The
Executive Director will be responsible for the
operations of the Foundation and will work closely
with the volunteer board, district parents, and
community leaders to ensure that the MPAEF
continues to grow and provide vital funding for the
Menlo Park City School District. For more
information, see the:
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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.
Kepler's Story Time and Personal
Shopper
Sunday, December 10, 11:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Kepler's Books, 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park
The day will open with storytelling for the kids by
Nancy Olexo, the wonderful Librarian from Orion
School. Other Redwood City School librarians will be
on hand as well to recommend their favorite books of
the season. Renowned Children's Book Reviewer,
Sharon Levin, will be your personal book shopper
today, helping you choose the perfect books for the
young people on your gift list. This event benefits
the Redwood City Education Foundation.
**Remember to mention Laurel School at the register
and 10% of your purchases comes back to our
PTO.**
Menlo Atherton Little League
Registration for the 2007 Menlo Atherton Little
League baseball and softball season is now
underway. Go to our web site at www.m-all.org for
eligibility information and to register for this season.
Menlo College Holiday Basketball Clinics
December 22 (8:30 am - 1:00 pm) or December
23 (9:00 am - 2:00 pm)
Menlo College 1000 El Camino Real, Atherton CA
The Menlo College Holiday Clinics will include
outstanding instruction for grades K-8 from Menlo
college coaches and players in the basic
fundamentals of shooting, ball handling, footwork,
defense, and general athletics. The Clinics also
include lunch. Flyers are available in the Laurel
Office. Contact: Jeff Nakamura, 543-3777, jnakamura(at)menlo.edu.
Mindfulness and Parenting
In this 6 week course we will use the practice of
Mindfulness to explore the territory of parenting.
You will get a sense of how applying Mindfulness to
the complex, sometimes overwhelming responsibilities
of daily life with children might actually allow for
grace amidst the chaos. Next course begins in
January. For more information please contact Amy
Saltzman M.D., 575-5780, dramy(at)foryourselfhealth.com
EMFC Fencing Holiday Camp
December 26-29, 12:30 to 3 p.m.
160 Constitution Drive, Suite B, Menlo Park
Musketeers will be playing fun, exciting, active
games, learning and practicing basic fencing
techniques, strategies and tactics, and getting,
stronger, healthier, and smarter than ever! No
fencing experience required. See the
flyer and registration forms on the EMFC web site.
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Thank You - Staff Holiday Luncheon
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Thank you to the following people who made the
Staff Holiday Luncheon happen: Sue Olson, Mari
Chazen, Katie Ferrick, Andrea Palmer, Renu Prasad,
Lexi Bisbee, Kelley Wolf, Remona Murray, Parke
George, Leslie Burke, Dennis Walker, Traci Brinton,
Sarah Wright, April Buhl, Daren Tuchman, Linda
MacDonald, Kelly Perri, Susan Macleod, Susan
Robinson, Cathy Ricke, Alison Leupold, Noel Young,
Jenn Miller, Kelly Martin, Liz Shane, Eileen Rozanski,
Shari Conrad, Laurie Sapp, Kristina Sakamoto,
Celeste Baranski and Carol Kelly, Anne Koelker, Dana
Stone, Elizabeth Ouren, Rachel Tasch, Nancy Kessler,
MJ Davey, John Crevalt, Cindy Nathan, Jill
Roumeliotis, Leo Mendoza, and Gina Watkins.
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