Laurel PTO Notes
Special Board Meeting
Tuesday, March 6
7 p.m.
at Hillview
A special school board meeting will be held to
discuss the preliminary environmental review of the
facility development project for the Hillview site.
For a history of this project and more detail about
the agenda of the March 6 meeting, go to the
district’s website at www.mpcsd.org.
Volunteers Needed
Volunteers are needed to serve hot lunch about once
a month from 11:30-12:40 on the day of your choice.
You’ll work with a team to set up and serve lunch
(food is delivered already prepared). To sign up,
contact Mary Picciotto at mary.picciotto(at)laurelpto.org or 322-4609.
Kindergarten Registration
Registration has begun for children starting
kindergarten at Laurel next year. Before you can
get your registration packet, you will need to come
to the Laurel school office (M-F 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
and show: your current PG&E statement (no other
utility bill will do), a record of your child’s
immunizations, and your child’s birth certificate or
passport. Call Pam Bonino in the Laurel Office, at
324-0186, if you have questions. For more
information about Laurel School and registration, go
to the district website.
Next Newsletter
Due to the Winter Break, the next Newsletter will be
published on February 23. Please submit articles by
Wednesday, February 14, at noon to newsletter(at)laurelpto.org.
Found on the Hillview playing field: A gold
band with stones....Possibly a man's wedding
band. Contact D. Devoto at
ddevoto(at)mpcsd.org if you think it might be
yours.
Sports 4 Kids Change
Sports 4 Kids dates have been changed! New dates are
February 13 through May 1 (K-2, Tuesdays,
2:45-4:15). Enjoy a special program directed by Jim
Heebner for developing sports skills while building
confidence. You may print out a flyer from the Sports 4 Kids website. If you
have any questions call Jim at 814-6734.
LE News
The January edition of LE News is now available. From the front cover
photo of Encinal Principal Stacy Marshall's twins to
a snippet from a ten-year-old LE News (our computer
labs have come a long way), and info about the
latest addition to the school rock scene, the
January LE News has something for everyone.
KidsART Night Light Bulb
Replacement bulbs are in the office.
If you ordered a night light from Original Works as
part of KidsART this fall, please unplug the night
light and check the bulb. If you have a 7 watt bulb
(with 120V 7W printed on the upper edge of the bulb
socket), please discard that bulb and come to the
Laurel Office to pick up a replacement 5 watt bulb.
Contact: Sarah Wright, wright_sarah(at)sbcglobal.net.
Quick Links...
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Monday, 2/12
Regular Day
Tuesday, 2/13
Regular Day
Wednesday, 2/14
3 p.m. Laurel Site Council Meeting
Thursday, 2/15
All-Together Day, all students attend school from
8:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Friday, 2/16
Box Tops Contest Deadline
School Spirit Day - Wear Royal Blue and White
Walk and Bike to School Day
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Laurel PTO Board Nominations
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The Laurel School PTO Executive Board is currently
seeking candidates for several PTO officer positions
for the 2007-08 school year. Consider nominating
yourself or someone else for one of the following
positions:
- Vice President
- Financial Secretary
- Recording Secretary
- Corresponding Secretary
- Historian
- Auditor
- Head Room Parent Coordinator
The board couldn't run without dedicated parents
like you!
Contact: Kim Steere, 329-8797
or KimS672(at)aol.com.
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Upcoming Events
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2/19-23 No School - Winter Break
3/8 Speaker Jim Fay 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.
4/4 Laurel PTO Exec Board Meeting, 8:45 a.m.
4/5 Kindergarten Orientation
4/9-13 No School - Spring Break
4/16 No School - Staff Development
4/18 Laurel "Day of the Reader," 9:45 a.m.
4/20 Laurel General PTO Meeting 8:30 a.m.
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Speaker Event: Jim Fay
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- How to Raise Responsible Kids Without
Raising Your Blood Pressure
- Thursday, March 8
- 7 to 9 p.m.
- in the Hillview Multi
Jim Fay is one of America's most sought-after
presenters and authors in the area of parenting and
school discipline. Don't miss the opportunity to
hear this expert on raising children. Mike Moore,
Hillview Principal, noted that Jim Fay has provided
the "single best parenting advice that I've gotten
in my life." See flyer
for details. Pre-register by emailing: PTOCouncil(at)yahoo.com. Brought to you by the
Menlo Park PTO Council.
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Business Alliances
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Box Tops for Education Contest
Please clip and send Box Tops to your child's class by
Friday, February 16. Each classroom has a special
envelope to collect Box Tops. We will count them
over the
break. You can also submit any last minute box tops
after the break until Tuesday, February 27.
Ask family and neighbors to clip Box Tops to give to
your child to submit. The class that collects the most
Box Tops will earn a special treat! This Fall, Laurel
and Encinal together submitted over 7000 Box Tops,
earning the PTOs over $700.
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.
Visit the Box Tops website for a complete listing of all
participating products. Contact: Elizabeth Ouren,
eharris_ouren(at)yahoo.com
Northstar/Sierra Ski Vouchers
Don't forget your Northstar/Sierra at Tahoe Lift
Tickets for Ski Week! Direct-to-lift tickets are $58
for adults, $19 for children. Contact: Andrea
Palmer at 473-1299 or andrea.palmer(at)laurelpto.org.
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MPAEF Auction
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Would you like to eat like a king or queen with your
pals at a "Progressive Dinner Party?" Or watch
Ocean's 11 one afternoon with your friends at a
"Ladies' Movie Party?" Or play Texas Hold'Em late
into the night at a "Guy's Poker Party?" Or dance
the night away at a "Tapas Party?" This party fun
can be yours if you and others donate parties to
Viva Las Vegas! Talk to your friends and throw a
party for the MPAEF auction. We also happily accept
cash and checks to purchase some auction items that
we cannot get donated.
To donate, follow the links at www.mpaef.org.
Contact: Lisa Grossman at lisa(at)lgsearch.com or
Grayson Lane at lanegrayson(at)yahoo.com. Now accepting
donations through March 8....
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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.
Jeff Arons' Spring Tennis Clinics
Jeff Arons is the director of tennis for Sacred
Heart Schools. His clinics, beginning March 3,
offer the beginning to advanced level player the
opportunity to develop their skills in a
child-friendly and fun environment. For more spring
clinic information or access to a registration form,
please visit www.jeffaronstennis.com. Contact: Jeff Arons,
jeffarons(at)mindspring.com or 851-3059.
Kepler's Story Time: Valentines for Teddy
Bears
Sunday, February 11, 11:30 a.m.
Kepler's Books, 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park
Kepler’s invites Teddy Bears of all ages to a
Special Story Time in honor of the LOVE, JOY and
COMPANIONSHIP they bring to our lives. Teddy Bears
are, of course, welcome to bring along their special
friends.
**Remember to mention Laurel School at the register
and 10% of your purchases comes back to our
PTO.**
Symposium for Mothers
Saturday, March 17, 2007
8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Kresge Auditorium, Stanford Law School
The Shelter Of Each Other: Mothers and
Communities is the title of the 8th Symposium
for mothers, with best selling author and keynote
speaker, Mary Pipher. Dr. Pipher is the author of
Reviving Ophelia, The Shelter of Each
Other, and Another Country. Go to www.pamf.org/mothers for registration
information and further details. The PTO Council of
the Menlo Park City School District is a co-sponsor
of the event. Tickets are $20 and will be sold at
the door, but early registration is strongly encouraged.
CYSA Soccer Tryouts for 8- to 13-Year-Olds
Union FC is a competitive youth soccer club with
boys and girls teams for age 8 and up. We also have
an Academy for ages 4-8. Our philosophy: providing
the best professional
coaches, material and environment to help committed
soccer players improve and play at a competitive
level. Contact: admin(at)unionfootballclub.com or 650-324-1260.
Website: www.unionfootballclub.com
Volunteer Opportunity at East Palo Alto
Academy
Volunteers are needed at the East Palo Alto
Academy
High School, a college preparatory public charter
school of 300 students in grades 9-12 from East Palo
Alto and eastern Menlo Park. It is sponsored by
Stanford and located in the Willows neighborhood at
475 Pope Street.
You can help support these students and the school
by assisting students with homework or the
college application process (come one day or more,
Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:10-3:25 p.m.;
Fridays 2:35-3:25 p.m.). There may be additional
volunteer opportunities for those with expertise in
graphic design, fine art, journalism, science,
engineering/mechanics, nutrition/cooking, athletics,
etc. Please reply to Laurel parent Kelly Martin at
kellywoodca(at)yahoo.com if you are interested in
volunteering.
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Thank You
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Rummage Sale
Thanks to all the volunteers who helped schlep, sort
and sell during the Rummage Sale. We couldn't have
done it without you! Martha McCaine, Stacie Plein,
Kelley Wolf, Maile Creamer, Karla Ebrahimi, Sarah
Kirkham, Margaret Wilhite, Nanhi Singh, Eileen
Rozanski, Kris Fichou, Joyce Baker, Jill
Roumeliotis + kids, Traci Brinton, Kelly Perri,
Katie Ferrick, Celia Aufemburge, Gina Watkins, Robin
Connell and Kids, Stephanie Thomases, Kelly Martin,
Carolyn Beckwith, Jenn Miller, Sarah Jones, and
Daren Tuchman.
Staff Birthday Dessert Bar
Staff Appreciation extends a big Thank You to Leslie
Woods, Traci Christie, Laurie Sapp, Cathy Ricke,
Lauren Calhoon, Noel Young, Mari Chazen, Brooke
Larkins, Nancy Paxton, Kelly Martin, Erin powers and
Renu Prasad Relan for their wonderful contributions
for the Staff Birthday Dessert Bar. And thanks to
Kelley Wolf and Katie Hadrovic for helping with the
wrapping of the Staff birthday gifts. We really
appreciate everyone’s contribution!
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