Laurel PTO Notes
Rummage Sale
It's coming...
The Annual Laurel/Encinal Rummage Sale will be held on February 3!
Start saving your gently used household items now
and get ready for some great shopping! Please
contact us to volunteer: dbtuchman(at)hotmail.com
Quick Links...
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Monday, 1/15
NO SCHOOL - Martin Luther King
Holiday
Tuesday, 1/16
Regular Day
Wednesday, 1/17
3 p.m. Laurel Site Council Meeting
Thursday, 1/18
All-Together Day, all students attend school from
8:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Friday, 1/19
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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1/23 Hot Lunch Reorder Deadline
1/26 Head Room Parents Meeting, 1:30 p.m.
2/3 Rummage Sale, 9 a.m. to 3 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
3/8 Speaker Jim Faye at Hillview, 7 p.m.
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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Safety Notice - Kids' Art Night Lights
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Original Works, the supplier of the Kids' Art Night
Lights that many families ordered, has discovered
that about two thirds of the night lights that shipped
during Fall 2006 contained the incorrect wattage
bulb. While this may not present an issue, it is
possible that this difference in wattage could cause
the bulb or plug to overheat or short out. As a safety
precaution Original Works has asked that we instruct
you to unplug the night light and check the bulb.
The correct bulb is a 5 watt bulb and will have the
following imprint on the bottom of the bulb socket:
120V 5W. The incorrect bulb is a 7 watt bulb and will
have 120V 7W printed on the upper edge of the bulb
socket.
If you discover that you have a 7 watt bulb please
discard the bulb and do not use the night light again
until the correct bulb is installed. Original Works will
be shipping replacement bulbs as soon as possible,
and we will post another announcement when they
arrive. However, you may also purchase your own
120V 5W replacement bulb and install it before using
the night light again.
Please contact Sarah Wright at 328-3755 or Carol
Kelly at 325-6702 if you have any questions.
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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
Contact: Jim Heebner, jim(at)sports-4-kids.com
Registration Form
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.
Online
Registration
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, 1:30 OR 2:30
January 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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Sports 4 Kids Registration
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Tuesdays, 2:45 to 4:15
February 6 - April 4
Location: First Grade Yard
The Sports 4 Kids Registration Form is now available.
Classes will work on sportsmanship, throwing,
catching, dribbling,hitting balls, jumping rope, and
playing a variety of games. Contact: Jim Heebner, jim(at)sports-4-
kids.com
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Box Tops for Education
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Save your Box Tops! Please continue to clip and save
Box Tops from many brands. We will have our next
collection and contest during the month of February.
Stay tuned for more details! Betty Crocker, Ziploc,
General Mills, Pillsbury, Cascadian Farm, and Yoplait
are a few of the many brand names that have Box
Tops for Education coupons.
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MPAEF
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Donate to Viva Las Vegas
Make Elvis Proud! For the MPAEF auction, we happily
accept cash, checks or fabulous items including a
week at your vacation home, a party or tickets for
sporting events. To donate, go to http://www.mpaef.org/donate_2007.html and
complete the online donation form. Or, email us at auction(at)mpaef.org. Contact: Lisa Grossman,
lisa(at)lgsearch.com or Grayson Lane, lanegrayson(at)yahoo.com
Auction Meeting
January 18, 8:30 a.m.
210 Park Lane, Julie Brody’s house
Shake, Rattle, and Roll on over to our first auction
meeting. We need YOU for our fabulous “MPAEF
Goes Vegas” 2007 auction! Many positions available –
pay is low, but kitty is high. Please join in and help
us raise money for our schools! Contact: Julie(at)brodyfamily.net.
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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.
Dad and Me at the Library
Tuesday, February 6, 7 p.m.
Menlo Park Library Community Room, 800 Alma
St.
Fathers or other significant caregivers, bring your
children to the Menlo Park Library for our annual “Dad
& Me (at) the Library” program. This year’s program,
features a puppet show by the Puppet Art Theater
that is sure to delight audiences of all ages. Studies
have indicated that male involvement is critical
during a child’s early years of socialization and
development. Children will also receive a free book
and an opportunity to obtain a library card. For more
information, visit our web site at www.smcl.org or
call 650-330-2530.
New Menlo Park Winter Youth Classes
City of Menlo Park Community Services Department is
proud to announce several new youth classes at the
Burgess Recreation Center for our winter session,
including "Inner Resources for Kids," "Silk
Painting," "H.E.A.L. Healthy Eating and Living,"
and "Escuela del Sol." Registration is available now!
Please click here for information about these
and other exciting new classes:
AMA Girls Softball League, Spring 2007
Girls ages 5- 14 are invited to sign up for AMA Girls
Softball League! Girls must be 5 as of January 1,
2007 in order to play. Visit our web site at www.eteamz.com/amasoftball to register
before January 15, when fees increase. Contact:
Lisa at lhennefarth(at)earthlink.net.
Kepler's Rainbow Story Time
Sunday, January 14, 11:30 a.m.
Kepler's Books, 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park
Join Michelle Barrese, Menlo Park’s wonderful
Children’s Librarian, for vivid and cheerful stories to
brighten up Wintertime. We’ll hear Rainbow Goblins,
Big Orange Splot, Brown Bear, Brown Bear and a
palette of other tales!
**Remember to mention Laurel School at the register
and 10% of your purchases comes back to our
PTO.**
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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Thank You - Holiday Toy Drive
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A huge thank you to the wonderful Laurel and Encinal
communities for their support of the Holiday Toy
Drive. Thank you also to the cub scouts who baked
cookies. We were able to bring holiday surprises to
109 children in 39 families. This could not happen
without the outpouring of generosity from so many
who brought toys, contributed money and helped to
sort and deliver presents to families. Thank you all
for sharing the holiday spirit!
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