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Next Week
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Monday, 5/5
- Caring and Sharing School Supplies Drive Continues
Tuesday, 5/6
- No events scheduled
Wednesday, 5/7
- No events scheduled
Thursday, 5/8
- Laurel Open House/Fine Arts Festival, 6:30 p.m.
Friday, 5/9
- Distinguished School Award Celebration, 10:15 a.m.
Saturday, 5/10
- Laurel/Encinal Pancake Breakfast, 8 to 10 a.m.
- Klutz Store Benefit Event, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Caring and Sharing School Supplies Drive Ends
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| Upcoming Events |
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5/14 PTO Board Meeting, 8:45 a.m.
5/16 Spring Fling/Farewell to Lezlie Glare, 5:30 p.m.
5/17 MPAEF Auction
5/20 Volunteer Appreciation Reception, 2:45 p.m.
5/21 Encinal Principal's Presentation, 9 a.m.
5/21 Laurel Site Council Meeting, 3:00 p.m.
5/22 Encinal Kindergarten Info Night, 6:45 p.m.
5/23 LE News Submission Deadline
5/26 No School, Memorial Day
5/29 Encinal 3rd Grade Info Meeting, 1:45 p.m.
5/29 HSA Award Ceremony, 4 to 6 p.m.
5/29 Last day of Kid Chow
6/6 PTO District Council Meeting, 8:30 a.m.
6/11 PTO Board Meeting, 8:45 a.m.
6/12 Last day of class, 11:35 Dismissal
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| Laurel Open House and Fine Arts Festival |
- Thursday, May 8
- 6:30 p.m. Art Festival Begins (Laurel Multi)
- 7 p.m. Open House Begins (Individual Classrooms)
- 8 p.m. Events End
Come as the doors open on our fabulous Laurel Art Festival in the Multi, and let your child give you a tour of the creativity Mrs. Noon has inspired in our students. Then visit your child's classroom and see all of the great work that has been going on. Parking will be tight, so carpool, bike, or walk if you possibly can. Contact: Michelle Marini at mmarini3(at)yahoo.com or 321-3386, or Tara Roussel at tararoussel(at)mac.com or 796-8272.
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Librarian Lezlie Glare to Retire
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Please join us to wish Librarian Lezlie Glare a happy retirement!
Our wonderful librarian, Lezlie Glare, is going to retire this June. Please join us at the Spring Fling on May 16 to wish her a fabulous retirement. In early June we'll be presenting her with a keepsake book. Pages will be available at the Spring Fling for you to sign. Lezlie likes quotes, so if you find one to your liking, please bring it along to include in her book.
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| Distinguished School Award Celebration - Please Come! |
- Friday, May 9 (the morning after the open house)
- 10:15 a.m.
- In the Second Grade Yard
Laurel students will celebrate their Distinguished School Award with songs and popcorn. Parents, join us if you can! Everyone should show their school spirit by wearing the Laurel school colors - royal blue and white! |
| Laurel/Encinal Pancake Breakfast |
- Saturday, May 10
- 8 to 10 a.m.
- Encinal School
To register and pay by credit card, please click here. Be sure to include your family name in the "comments" section. Bring your printed confirmation page to the breakfast as your receipt. Contact: Rebecca Wang at rebs1(at)aol.com or 888-8085. |
| Caring and Sharing School Supplies Drive |
| Remember to bring new backpacks, notebooks, binders and writing supplies to the drop off bins in front of the schools for the Caring and Sharing School Supplies Drive. You may also contribute Target gift cards, cash or checks made to Encinal PTO in the schools' offices. We will also be collecting at the Pancake Breakfast on May 10. The supplies will be distributed to Laurel and Encinal K-5th graders before the start of school. Check out the Encinal supply list for ideas on what to bring! Contact: Susan MacLeod macleod_family(at)comcast.net or Jill Roumeliotis at jroumeliotis(at)sbcglobal.net
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| The Klutz Store's "Give-It-All-Away Day" |
- Saturday, May 10
- 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
- 572 College Ave, Palo Alto (two blocks north of California Ave.)
The Klutz Store in Palo Alto will give away 101% of your purchase on this day to the Laurel-Encinal PTO. See the attached flyer for more information.
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Cookbook Fundraiser
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Just in time for Mother's Day! Cooking with All Things Trader Joe's is the "must-have" cookbook for Trader Joe's veterans and rookies alike. Make easy and healthy meals in minutes using ingredients all found at Trader's Joe's. These beautiful full-color cookbooks are available online for only $24.95 (www.cookingwithtraderjoes.com). Use the tracking code: ELPTO when ordering and Laurel/Encinal PTO will receive $5 for each cookbook you purchase. A copy of the cookbook is on display in the office, so come check it out. This offer expires May 31, so get yours today!
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Koski Photography
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Photo memories last a lifetime.
Capture these special years with quality professional photographs and
support the PTO at the same time. Koski Photography is offering a free
portrait session when you donate $25 to the PTO!
- Click here to print and fill out form.
- Return form with a $25 check payable to Laurel School PTO to the large envelope in the school office by May 23.
- Jim and Linda Koski will
contact you to arrange your 35-40 minute photo session with no
requirement to purchase photographs, or call them at 408-725-8128.
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Laurel Honorary Service and School Service Awards
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Each year Laurel School recognizes individuals whose voluntary service has made a positive impact on our school. We are pleased to announce the 2008 Honorary Service Award, Golden Oak Award, and School Service Award recipients whose contributions to Laurel have distinguished them as Pillars of the Community.
In recognition of their outstanding contributions, the PTO will donate 32 new books to the Laurel library, each book dedicated to one of this year's award recipients.
Honorary Service Award Recipients
Nancy Hendry (Continuing Service)
The Laurel Kindergarten Team
Katie Ferrick
Andrea Palmer (Continuing Service)
Mary Picciotto
Parke Treadway
Golden Oak Award Recipient
Lezlie Glare
School Service Award Recipients
Mary Beckstrom Rob Lutge Courtney Shackleton
Dori Britts Carolee Hazard Chris Silva
Rebecca Bloom Andrea Mazzoncini Kim Steere
Leslie Burke Shana Middler Christine Tonsfeldt
Carol Collins Cyndi Nolasco Kristi Waldron
Beth Gallo Carla Posthauer Julie Wong
Pam Larkin Renu Relan Andrew Young
Darcy Leschly Karen Rist Noel Young
Eileen Rozanski
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HSA Award Ceremony
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The Laurel Community is Invited to
Join Us in Honoring Our
Pillars of the Community
2007-2008 Recipients of Menlo Park School District's
Honorary Service Awards
and
Jeannie Ritchie Grants
Thursday May 29
4:00 to 6:00 p.m.
The Pavilion, Holbrook Palmer Park
150 Watkins Avenue
Atherton, California
Click here for a complete list of district award winners
Hosted by the Menlo Park PTO Council and the Menlo Park Atherton Education Foundation
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Keep the Drop-Off Line Moving
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Please make sure your child's hair is combed, shoes are tied, and so on, before pulling up to the curb at Laurel during morning drop-off. We have been having traffic back-ups lately that would be greatly reduced if parents can minimize the time it takes to unload your children and move out of the driveway. Also, please remember that you can avoid the back-ups on Edge Road by turning right out of the driveway and taking Oak Grove around to your destination.
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Art and Science Fair Thank You
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| April 24th was a morning filled with science, art, and most of all fun. Thank you to Celeste Baranski, Carolee Hazard and Susan Robinson for leading this year's fantastic Art & Science Fair. It's such a huge undertaking and everything ran so smoothly - really an impressive feat!
Also, a big thank you from Celeste, Carolee and Susan to the over 200 parents, grandparents, friends, teachers, and staff who helped run the 50+ workshops and ensure that the day ran smoothly. Finally, thanks to Key Market, which supplied all of the tasty food and drinks for the hardworking volunteers. |
Encinal Principal's Presentation: The Future of Encinal as a K-5 School
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- Wednesday, May 21
- 8:30 a.m. PTO General Meeting and Coffee in the Encinal Staff Room
- 9:00 a.m. Principal's Presentation in the Encinal Library
Encinal Principal Allison Liner will address:
- Construction and facility changes/improvement at Encinal School, including the new kindergarten facilities, an upgraded play field and track and the new 4th/5th grade complex;
- Welcoming the new programs to be introduced at Encinal in the fall (Kindergarten, Spanish Immersion, Spanish specialist program, and a Special Day Class);
- Description of the new mission, vision, strategy and goals
Since Laurel families have an interest in Encinal's future, please join Encinal Principal Allison Liner on May 21 to learn more about our exciting plans! |
For Incoming Encinal 3rd Grade Families
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Meet the Teachers
- Thursday, May 29
- 1:45 to 2:15 p.m.
- Encinal School Library
All incoming third grade parents are invited to meet third grade teachers and hear about third grade.
Encinal PTO Volunteers Needed
From art help to music coordinator to staff appreciation to yard duty, the Encinal PTO does it
all, but we can't do it without you! If you have an incoming third grader or kindergartener, please consider joining the ranks of the volunteers that help make Encinal such a great place for our kids. For more information, or help finding just the right volunteer opportunity for next year, contact Elizabeth Katz at el_katz(at)yahoo.com or 327-4943. |
| For Incoming Encinal Kindergarten Families |
If you know someone with an incoming Encinal Kindergartener, please send this information on:
Encinal Kindergarten Parent Information Night
- Thursday, May 22
- 6:45 to 7:30 p.m.
- In the Encinal Multi
Incoming Kindergarten parents are invited to attend Encinal Kindergarten Parent Information Night. A letter has been mailed to all incoming kindergarten families. We look forward to welcoming our newest little "eagles" this fall!
First Kinder Class Get-Together
- Sunday, May 25
- 2 to 4 p.m.
- Holbrook Palmer Park
Mark your calendars for our first get-together. We look forward to getting to know each other, Encinal's first kinder class! And of course, siblings are welcome. See you then!
Kindergarten Teachers Announced!
Sydney Fisher, Sydney Merk and Lynn Callahan will join the Encinal family from Laurel School
this fall. These wonderful kindergarten teachers are already planning for the transition and meeting
with Mrs. Hendry and Mrs. Liner to coordinate the move scheduled for this summer.
PTO Volunteers Needed!
Kindergarten parents are encouraged to volunteer to help with the many wonderful PTO programs at Encinal - please see the article above for details. Contact Elizabeth Katz at el_katz(at)yahoo.com or 327-4943 for more information.
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| MPAEF |
 Saturday, May 17- 5 to 11 p.m.
- Menlo College
(Menlo School's) Green Acres is the place to be! Where everybody knows your name! Come aboard...we're expecting you! Don't just sing-along...Come-along...to the MPAEF Auction which is less than two weeks away! Don't miss the chance to Step Into TV Land Saturday, May 17, where you can bid on parties, getaways and sporting events. Other items can be bid for online - whether you attend the auction or not--until Thursday, May 15! Also don't forget to send in the raffle tickets included in your auction invitation for a chance to win a beautiful jade and diamond ring. Set in platinum and valued at $12,000, this ring is a work of art you can treasure forever or exchange for another item of similar cost basis at Tom Wing & Sons in Menlo Park. Don't miss a beat! Buy event tickets and bid online at: www.mpaef.org/tvland.
Diff'rent Strokes for Diff'rent Folks! The MPAEF needs your help to make the auction a success. We have VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES to suit everyone's special talents, so if you'd like to help set up, decorate, serve drinks, register guests, close the silent auction, or clean up, let us know! Just contact Lauren Calhoon at calhoon120(at)sbcglobal.net or 566-1244 and she will help you find the right job. We need volunteers before, during and after the event with lots of variety in terms of time required and location (at home or at Menlo College). It takes Diff'rent Strokes to move the world!
Auction Babysitting
Need baby sitters while you're at the Auction? Here's your answer...a "Kid Jamboree" sponsored by Girl Scout Troop 2708's and Troop 164's 10th and 7th grade scouts (current and former Hillview students). The scouts (and supervising adults) will take great care of your kids from 4:30 to 10:30 p.m. on May 17 at the Encinal multi-purpose room and play games, playground activities and watch movies with your little ones. Click here for specific details or contact Debbie Hall: dlahall(at)aol.com
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| Community News |
AYSO Soccer
Register for the Fall 2008 AYSO Soccer Season: Boys and girls born between August 1, 1989 and January 31, 2004 are invited. Learn skills, make friends, works as a team, everyone plays! Walk-in registration at Hillview Middle School on Saturday May 10 and Saturday May 17, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Online pre-registration opens on May 5, 2007. Volunteer jobs are available on a first-come, first-served basis, so pre-register online early. Go to www.mpsoccer.org for more information.
Scout-O-Rama
- Saturday, May 3
- 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Come any time)
- Palo Alto High School, Palo Alto (Corner of Embarcadero and El Camino)
Scout-O-Rama is a giant Scout Fair! It is an exciting trade show of Scouting!! It is a time to see what Scouting is all about, with booths demonstrating Scout skills, games and crafts in a carnival atmosphere. The annual scouting EXTRAVAGANZA provides a grand opportunity to show off Scouting at its best.
Cub Scout Open House
- Tuesday, May 13
- 6:30 to 8 p.m.
- In the Laurel Multi
Come and learn about Cub Scouting while your son customizes and races a Pinewood Derby car. Scouting strengthens the bonds of family, encourages good behavior, builds self esteem, and teaches lifelong values, while having fun. Find out more at Pack 565's Open House. Please RSVP to guarantee a Pinewood Derby car for your son by contacting Cubmaster Dave at 322-9011 or email info(at)pack565.org. For more information visit www.pack565.org.
Kepler's
- Celebration: The Magic of Reading
- Saturday, May 3
- 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- Kepler's Books, 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park
Join Kepler's and the friends of the Menlo Park Library for our 14th
annual Celebration of the Magic of Reading. Kepler's will donate 10% of
ALL STORE SALES to the Belle Haven Library. Talented student bands from
Encinal, Menlo Atherton High, and other Menlo Park schools will provide
rousing entertainment all day. Join the fun, and make a difference!
- Family Story Time with Lynn Hazen
- Sunday, May 4
- 11:30 a.m.
- Kepler's Books, 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park
Help us welcome back the delightful local author Lynn Hazen as she
unveils her new picture book Cinder Rabbit. Zoe is the star of her
school play and is tickled pink that she will be leading her school in
the Bunny Hop. When a classmate causes her to forget her talent, she
turns to some special friends to help her remember that she really is a
star.
**Remember to mention Laurel School at the register and 10% of your Kepler's purchases comes back to our PTO.**
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or phone: 473-1299
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