Laurel PTO Notes
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.
Quick Links...
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Monday, 1/8
School Reopens
Tuesday, 1/9
Regular Day
Wednesday, 1/10
8:45 a.m. Laurel PTO Exec Board Meeting
Thursday, 1/11
All-Together Day, all students attend school from
8:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Friday, 1/12
School Spirit Day - Wear Royal Blue and White
Walk and Bike to School Day
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Order Second-Term Hot Lunches
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It is time again to order your child's hot lunch! As of
January 8 you can enter the web
site and order your child's hot lunch for the
second term.
You must order meals for February 1 through May 31
if you want lunches - any previous orders you have
submitted will expire at the end of January. There will
be no reordering after January 23, and payment must
be received in office by January 23.
If you have any questions regarding online ordering
or payment, please contact Dennis Walker at 324-
2049 or dennis.walker(at)laurelpto.org. If you have any
questions regarding manual ordering please see
instructions in office or contact Remona Murray at
327-2806 or remona.murray(at)laurelpto.org.
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Upcoming Events
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1/15 No School - Martin Luther King Day
1/17 Laurel Site Council Meeting, 3 p.m.
1/23 Hot Lunch Reorder Deadline
1/26 Head Room Parents Meeting, 1:30 p.m.
2/7 Laurel PTO Exec Board Meeting, 8:45 a.m.
2/14 Laurel Site Council Meeting, 3 p.m.
2/19-23 No School - Winter Break
3/9 No School - Staff Development
3/14 Laurel PTO Exec Board Meeting, 8:45 a.m.
3/19-23 Laurel Staff Appreciation Week
3/21 Laurel Site Council Meeting, 3 p.m.
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2005 Winter Sing DVD (Last Year)
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Winter Sing DVD News Flash: If you missed out on
last year's DVD, lost it, or want another copy, the
2005 Winter Sing DVD is also available for purchase!
To order the 2005 DVD, please place a completed
order form (forms are also available in the office) and
check for $15 in the marked envelope in the office.
Please indicate on the form whether you are ordering
the 2005 DVD, the 2006 DVD, or both. The deadline
for ordering a copy of the 2005 DVD is January 19,
2007. The PTO thanks you for your support!
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Afterschool Programs for Winter/Spring
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The Winter/Spring sessions of our afterschool
programs are beginning now! Here is how you can
sign up for these great activities:
Monday
One on One Basketball
January 29 - April 2 (Winter)
April 23 - June 11
(Spring)
Registration Form
Contact: 938-1661
Afterschool Math
Winter: January 22 - March 12
Spring: April 23 - June 4
Online Registration
Tuesday
Sports 4 Kids
February 6 - April 4
Registration begins in January
Contact: Jim Heebner, jim(at)sports-4-kids.com
Wednesday
EMFC Fencing
January 10 - May 30
Registration Form
Contact: Valerie at 353-0717 or valerie(at)emfc.net.
Thursday
Know Chess!
January 11 - May 31 (1:30 and 2:30 p.m.)
Chess Registration Form
Contact: knowchess(at)aol.com or 510-770-1300
Friday
Engineering FUNdamentals with Legos
January 5 - March 23 (Winter)
March 30 - June 8
(Spring)
Contact: Alex Shullman, alex(at)play-
well.org.
Note: Winter session is almost full - call for
availability. Spring session still has spaces.
Note: Berlitz foreign language enrolls once in the fall,
and is not included in this listing.
If you have any questions regarding afterschool
programs, please contact Kelly Perri at 327-1345.
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Know Chess! Registration
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Thursdays, 2:30 OR 3:30
1/11 - May 31
Location: First Grade Arbor
These chess classes are suited for any student
interested in chess, from utter beginner to the more
advanced student. We will review basic chess rules,
and then proceed to chess notation, basic tactics,
and tournament rules. A typical class will include 30
minutes of instruction and 30 minutes of games.
NOTE: This new session begins on Thursday. If you
have not signed up by then, make sure you either
pick up your child right after school or send the form
and check with your child to chess.
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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. This class is almost full - please call for
availability.
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MPAEF Auction Donations
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When writing your New Year's Resolutions, don't
forget "Donate to the MPAEF Auction!" Starting this
week, we'll begin soliciting for Viva Las Vegas!, the
2007 Auction that benefits Laurel, Encinal, Oak Knoll
and Hillview. Please consider donating sporting event
tickets, vacation homes or parties. Thanks, and
Happy Holidays from the MPAEF.
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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.
Show Biz Dance
Show Biz Dance's new session is starting! We offer a
wide variety of classes for a range of ages and
abilities. Visit the ShowBiz Dance website at www.showbizdance.net or call 570-0733 for
class options. Classes start the week of January 8,
and space is still available.
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