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Next Week
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Monday, 4/7
- No events scheduled
Tuesday, 4/8
- No events scheduled
Wednesday, 4/9
- PTO Board Meeting, 8:45 a.m.
Thursday, 4/10
- No events scheduled
Friday, 4/11
- HSA/SSA Nomination Deadline |
| Upcoming Events |
4/16 Day of the Reader
4/16 Laurel Site Council Meeting, 3:00 p.m.
4/18 No School, Staff Development Day
4/21 No School, Staff Development Day
4/24 Art & Science Fair
4/25 PTO General Meeting, 8:30 a.m.
5/1 Laurel Kindergarten Orientation
5/2 PTO District Council Meeting, 8:30 a.m.
5/8 Laurel Open House/Fine Arts Festival, 6:30 p.m.
5/10 Laurel/Encinal Pancake Breakfast
5/14 PTO Board Meeting, 8:45 a.m.
5/16 Spring Fling, 5:30 p.m.
5/17 MPAEF Auction
5/20 Volunteer Appreciation Reception, 2:45 p.m.
5/21 Laurel Site Council Meeting, 3:00 p.m.
5/23 LE News Submission Deadline
5/26 No School, Memorial Day
5/29 HSA Award Ceremony, 4 to 6 p.m.
5/29 Last day of Kid Chow | |
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Car Burglaries on Ringwood
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Please avoid leaving your purse or other valuables in your car when parked at Laurel School.
We have had at least three recent burglaries on Ringwood in which a car window was broken and personal property was taken. We suspect these incidents are not the work of local high school students. In one instance, a parent (who is a San Francisco Police Officer) observed a man break a car window, remove a purse, then jump into a waiting car to be driven away by a second man. No arrests have yet been made.
Make sure you bring all valuables with you and lock your car when you park at the school, especially along Ringwood.
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Drop-Off Congestion
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To ease morning drop-off traffic problems, please consider turning Right on Edge Road out of the Laurel driveway and taking Oak Grove to Toyon or Middlefield. We have been having gridlock problems with cars unable to get in or out of the driveway due to backups on Edge. You will probably get where you're going faster if you turn right than if you wait in the line on Edge to turn on Ringwood.
Also, traffic will move more smoothly into the driveway if you take available curbside spaces toward the front of the line rather than waiting for a spaces near the the parking lot end.
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Ringwood Gate - No Parking
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No parents should park inside or in front of the fire gate off of Ringwood. No parents should ask their children to meet them inside the Ringwood gate. We continue to have problems with cars blocking this staff-only area.
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| Art & Science Fair |
- Thursday, April 24
- 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
- Laurel School Campus
The Laurel Art & Science Fair is coming up soon!
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| Award Nominations for HSA/SSA |
Every year our district is lucky enough to
have parents, teachers, staff, and community
volunteers give of their time, skills, and
creativity to our schools. The Honorary
Service Awards (HSAs) and the
School Service Awards (SSAs) are our way of
recognizing those individuals who have
contributed in an extraordinary way to our
school district.
The HSA Nominating Committee relies heavily
on nominations from parents, teachers, and
staff to determine who should receive these
awards. Please submit your nominations by Friday, April 11, to the
Laurel School Office. Either print out and
drop off the form or send your nomination(s)
via email to Gina Watkins at PTO_President@laurelpto.org.
HSA/SSA Nomination Form
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District Summer School
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The district's state-funded summer school will again be an option for invited students in grades K-7. Parents of eligible children should have received an information letter and application in the mail last week. Bets McKnight will be the Director this year and any questions you have can be addressed by sending an email to: bmcknight@mpcsd.org.
The parent meetings are being held:
- Wednesday, April 2, 8:20 a.m., District Office Boardroom
- Wednesday, April 2, 7:00 p.m., District Office Boardroom
- Friday, April 4, 8:30 a.m., Oak Knoll Library
Please bring the completed registration form to the meeting that you attend for guaranteed student placement.
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| LE News |
Who are Danny and Bobby, what should you serve at a Titanic
party, and when can you expect to be wowed? For the latest on
everything that's happening in our schools, read the March LE News.
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| MPAEF |
 Saturday, May 17- 5 to 11 p.m.
- Menlo College
Don't miss the boat! Cruise Director Julie has planned an "exciting and new" evening! Gopher, Isaac and Doc promise "something for everyone!" Captain Stubing is "expecting you" to attend the MPAEF auction!
There is a new bidding format this year . . . most auction items can be bid for online by everyone (attending the event or not) beginning April 28 and ending May 15. The May 17 event will begin with fabulous food stations, cocktails, and the silent auction (parties, getaways and sporting events) from 5 - 7 p.m. The live auction will then take place at 7:45, after the dining and silent auction are completed.
Watch for your invitation in the mail around April 14. Complete auction information is available at www.mpaef.org/tvland.
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Community News
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YMCA Y-Ball (T-Ball)
Y-ball presents a wonderful opportunity for children (ages 5-7) and parents alike to learn about T-ball in a low-stress noncompetitive environment. The season starts on April 19 and will include 2 weekly clinics and six weekly games. Parent participation is strongly encouraged. Contact: Jeremy Johnson at the Palo Alto YMCA, 842-7166, or jjohnson@ymcamidpen.org.
M-A Big Bear Run
- Sunday, May 4
- 8:30 a.m. Warm up, 9 a.m. sharp start time
- Menlo-Atherton High School
Attention all runners, walkers and Bear Fans! Menlo-Atherton High School will host its 3rd Annual Big Bear Run, a 5K race that starts at M-A, weaves through beautiful Lindenwood and ends on Coach Parks Field. This is a grrreat event for elementary and middle school families that want to get to know their local high school campus and neighborhood. Everyone is invited and will enjoy cool race shirts, refreshments and the spirited sounds of the M-A jazz band. Registration fees benefit M-A's 50 sports teams! You can register online at www.active.com or download registration forms at: m-aboosters.org/bbr.html. Contact: Michele Culhane at michculhane@pacbell.net.
Cub Scout Pack 206 Invites YOU
Pack 206 is having its annual Family Campout during the weekend of April 19 (the four-day weekend for the Menlo Park City School District). The campout is at Huddart park Saturday through Monday morning (or as much of it as you would like). Cub Scouts is for all boys from 1st grade through 5th grade. All boys from Kindergarten to 4th grade are welcome to join us to learn about the Pack, talk to the leaders, and have some family fun (all family members welcome). Contact: Cubmaster Rich Collyer at 327-2806, or one of the Den Leaders: Jim Lemons, David Chaiken, Jared Smith, or Steve Wong. You can also learn a little about the Pack at www.pack206.org.
Menlo Park El Camino Real/Downtown Vision Plan
You have the opportunity to help shape the future of Menlo Park's central business district through the El Camino Real/Downtown Visioning and Planning Process. June 10 marks the final date for having your views for the city included in Menlo Park's Vision Statement. Participating in project events is a key way to get involved in the process. Here is a list of upcoming events:
- Community Workshop #2 Alternative Future Visions - Thursday, April 3 at 7 p.m. in the Recreation Center Ballroom (701 Laurel Street)
- Speaker Series, Jeff Eichenfield "Twelve Ingredients for a Successful Downtown" - Wednesday, April 9 at 6 p.m. in the Menlo Park Library Basement Conference Room
- Oversight and Outreach Committee Meeting - Thursday, April 24 at 7 p.m. in the Recreation Center Ballroom (701 Laurel Street)
- Community Workshop #3 A Draft Vision - Thursday, May 1 at 7 p.m. in the Recreation Center Ballroom (701 Laurel Street)
More information about the visioning process is available online at www.menlopark.org. You can also contact Liz Weiss, a resident representative on the Menlo Park Visioning and Planning Process Oversight and Outreach Committee - eweisskoehler@yahoo.com or Thomas Rogers with the City of Menlo Park, throgers@menlopark.org or 330-6722.
Kepler's Family Story Time
- Story Time with Oliver Chin
- Sunday, April 6
- 11:30 a.m.
- Kepler's Books, 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park
Oliver Chin guests at Story Time to read the next book in
his successful and colorful Tales of the Zodiac picture book series.
Discover, in a fun way, the characteristics of those born in The Year
of the Rat. He'll also bring some martial arts excitement into the day with
Julie Black Belt, the tale of a girl, her black belt aspirations, and
the trials she goes through to achieve her dream.
**Remember to mention Laurel School at the register and 10% of your Kepler's purchases comes back to our PTO.**
Musical: "We Are United"
- Sunday, May 4
- 6 p.m. (doors open at 5:30 p.m.)
- 950 Santa Cruz
Avenue, Menlo Park
The Kids/Youth Music
Ministry of Menlo Park Presbyterian Church presents their year-end
event, "We are United", a musical by Pam Andrews, Johnathan Crumpton
and Meredith Graham. Bring the whole family for a fun evening with lots
of audience participation. Childcare is available for ages 3 months to four years.
Admission is free. For more information, call 323-8657 or visit our website: www.mppc.org.
Free Introductory Lacrosse Clinics
Try Lacrosse! Come out to learn to play this fantastic sport and have fun with new friends. We will group players based on age and experience level.
Who: Boys and Girls Ages 7 and up
When: Sundays - April 13, 20, 27 May 11, 18
Where: Atherton - Holbrook Palmer Park and Los Altos Hills Field
For more information please visit our website www.AthertonLacrosse.com or email AthertonLacrosse@Gmail.com 650-799-3600. | |
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Submit newsletter items by Wednesday at noon or attachments by Tuesday at noon to newsletter@laurelpto.org
or phone: 473-1299
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