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| Next Week |
Monday, 3/2
- No Events Scheduled
Tuesday, 3/3
- No Events Scheduled
Wednesday, 3/4
- No Events Scheduled
Thursday, 3/5
- No Events Scheduled
Friday, 3/6
- PTO Council Meeting, 8:30 a.m.
- School Spirit Day - wear blue and white! |
| Upcoming Events |
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3/10 Menlo Park City School Board Meeting, 7:00 p.m.
3/11 PTO Executive Board Meeting, 8:45 a.m.
3/9-13 Staff Appreciation Week
3/18 Site Council Meeting, 3:00 p.m.
3/18 Dr. William Damon speaks on The Path to Purpose
3/24 School Board Special Meeting: Math Instruction
4/2 Kindergarten Orientation
4/3 PTO Council Meeting, 8:30 a.m.
4/6-10 Spring Break - NO SCHOOL
4/15 PTO Executive Board Meeting, 8:45 a.m.
4/15 Local Student Taylor Francis Speaks on Climate Crisis
4/21 Menlo Park City School Board Meeting, 7:00 p.m.
4/22 Site Council Meeting, 3:00 p.m.
4/23 Art & Science Fair
4/24 General PTO Meeting, 8:30 a.m. |
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| Book Fair Wins National Prize! |
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official! Out of over 10,000 entries, the 2008 Laurel/Encinal Book Fair
just won third place in Scholastic's national book fair competition. Entries
were judged on a 500 word essay about their fair and any accompanying
information. After reviewing our David Letterman style top-10
list essay, a scrapbook of the fabulous Family Fun Day and a notebook
detailing the hard work of the many volunteers involved, the seven
judges awarded us third place -- an excellent finish for a first time
entrant. Congratulations to the book fair chairs -- Traci
Brinton, Christine Scheetz, and especially Roxanne Bozdog, who prepared
the entry -- and all the volunteers who worked to make the book fair
such a success. |
| Help Build Our Schools Brick by Brick |
What
will your brick say? Your brick(s) will be part of a lasting
legacy you leave at Laurel, Encinal, Oak Knoll and/or
Hillview. These bricks are a wonderful, permanent way to
honor a student or graduate, staff member, or remember a loved one.
This is your only chance so make sure you don't miss out!
Quantities are limited. Visit www.bricksrus.com/order/MPAEF for more information. |
| Parent Education Night |
- Dr. William Damon, The Path to Purpose
- Wednesday, March 18, 2009
- 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
- Hillview Middle School Multi
Based
on his findings from the Youth Purpose Project, a four-year nationwide
study of how young people are struggling to find their purpose in life,
Dr. Damon will share insights, offer portraits of young people who are
thriving, and identify the nine key factors that have made the
difference for them. Whether your child/children are of
elementary, middle school or high school ages, this important and
thought-provoking presentation is sure to provide insight as we prepare
our kids for adolescence and adulthood.
As
the PTO Council sponsors this event, there is no charge to attend, but
advance reservations are required. Childcare is available for
$12. Click here for more details. For further information, contact kathy_oppenheimer( at )yahoo.com. |
| Ongoing Events |
- Art & Science Fair - Volunteers are still needed for this fabulous event on April 23rd. Contact Carolee Hazard at carolee1( at )yahoo.com or (650) 324-8019.
- Pennies for Peace Campaign - Donation containers are in the classrooms. Contact Amy Hamilton Kratzer at adkratzer( at )yahoo.com with any questions.
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Business Alliance News
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New Cheeky Monkey Toys PTO Gift Card Fundraiser is Here!
For
every $25 gift card ordered, Cheeky Monkey Toys will donate $5 to our
PTO for the programs we love! Stock up on birthday gifts or
use them yourself all year long-- they don't expire! Support our
local businesses and our schools at the same time! Click here for the order form and turn in with your child's blue folder or to the office envelope by March 9, 2009. If you have questions, need yours mailed or need it sooner, just email Katieferrick( at )comcast.net. |
| Wanted: Website Manager for Hillview PTO |
Are
you interested in becoming more involved at Hillview? Our
current website developer is looking for an apprentice to take over the
reigns of our website. Please contact Dianne Child at dandjchild( at )sbcglobal.net or Alys Smith at legalmommyof2( at )aol.com for more information. |
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GreenSTART Challenge
GreenSTART 2009 challenges students
and their families to take part in a community-wide competition taking
place from March 1st through April 30th, 2009. Benefits
include exciting cash prizes, weekly raffle prizes, plus
specially-negotiated discounts on sponsor services that can help you
reduce your home energy costs and carbon footprint at the same time.
Attend the GreenSTART LIVE GREEN EXPO on March 22nd from 2:00
p.m to 4:00 p.m. and meet the experts who can really help your
home get green, plus earn bonus points on your worksheet. For
more information visit www.athertongreen.net.
Kepler's Family Events
- The Missing Toy Story Time, Traction Man Meets Turbo Dog and Olivia....and the Missing Toy
- Sunday, March 1, 2009
- 11:30 a.m.
- Kepler's Books, 1010 El Camino, Menlo Park
MP Strikers 98G (9-10 year old girls) Open Tryouts
This
Class 1 club soccer team will be holding tryouts Tuesday March 3, 2008
and Thursday March 5, 2008 from 4:45 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at
Lyle Park in Menlo Park. Tryouts are open to high-impact players
interested in joining our championship team. Requirements: 1) Girls
born between 8/1/98 and 7/31/99; 2) Excellent soccer skills; 3)
Positive "team first" attitude. Ranked #11 in Northern
California. For more information, contact Liz Pounders, team
manager, at poundershouse( at )yahoo.com or 650-464-8196.
"My Father's Dragon" by Peninsula Youth Theater
- March 20 and 21, 2009
- Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts
Join Elmer Elevator on a journey to disarm the fiercest of beasts on Wild Island. For tickets or more information, visit www.pytnet.org.
Menlo Park Library
- Bonnie Lockhart presents Songs and Music Games from Around the World
- Monday, March 23, 2009
- 6:30 p.m.
- Menlo Park Library, 800 Alma Street, Menlo Park
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