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| Monday, 10/13
- No Events Scheduled
Tuesday, 10/14
- No Events Scheduled
Wednesday, 10/15
- No Events Scheduled
Thursday, 10/16
- MINIMUM DAY, 11:40 Dismissal
Friday, 10/17
- School Spirit Day - wear blue and white! |
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10/21 Picture Day
10/21 Box Tops Drive Fall Deadline
10/22 Laurel Site Council Meeting, 3:00 p.m.
10/31 Halloween Parade, 8:40 a.m.
11/7 PTO Council Meeting, 8:30 a.m.
11/11 NO SCHOOL, Veteran's Day
11/12 PTO Executive Board Meeting, 8:45 a.m.
11/14 MPAEF Donation Day
School Board Meeting, 7:00 p.m.
11/17-11/19 MINIMUM DAYS, Parent-Teacher Conferences
11/25 Picture Make-Up Day
11/26-11/28 NO SCHOOL, Thanksgiving Holiday |
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| No Parking/Stopping on Edge Road |
The
Atherton Police Department has alerted our Laurel School office that
effective October 2, 2008 new "No Parking/Stopping between 7 a.m. and 4
p.m." signs have been installed along Edge Road.
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School Modernization Update
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Beginning on October 13, 2008,
the District plans to continue modernization work by starting
construction activities on Building C classrooms. The work on Building
C is scheduled for completion on December 12, 2008.
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first part of this work will involve demolition and abatement of
non-friable asbestos and lead containing material that are becoming
exposed as part of the construction work. The construction area will
be fenced off and the areas of abatement will be completely sealed off
from the public. No one will be allowed in the construction area during
this time.
A
comprehensive asbestos and lead-based paint inspection was performed
prior to construction design. This information is available at the
District office for review. If you have additional questions or
concerns, please call Ahmad Sheikholeslami, Director of Facility Planning and Construction, at 650-321-7140 (Option 6) or e-mail at ahmad(at)mpcsd.org.
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| Business Alliances |
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The Box Tops Drive is Back!
 Clip, Save and Send in Box Tops by the Fall Drive deadline, October 21. Collection efforts will help support programs like recess activities, music, field trips and more! Our goal is to submit 15,000 Box Tops for $1500. You can check our progress on the school posters during each drive. For more details and a list of participating products, click here. Any Questions? Contact Amy Barry at aminibarry(at)hotmail.com.
Support Our Schools While You Shop
Again this year we have partnered with Keplers to give back to our schools when we support their business. When you shop at Kepler's, please remember to mention Laurel or Encinal School at checkout, and they will give 10% of your purchase to our PTO. |
| Volunteers Needed for Picture Day |
Volunteers are needed to help organize, comb hair, and gather classes for one of three shifts
on Picture Day, Tuesday, October 21:
- Shift 1: 8:15 - 10 a.m.
- Shift 2: 10:20 - 11:45 a.m.
- Shift 3: 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Contact: Michelle Marini, mmarini3(at)yahoo.com or Lesley Heller, lesley_a(at)pacbell.net.
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| Kid Chow Now Offered to Kinder Families |
 Kid Chow cold bag lunch program is now offered to the Kindergarten families. Lunches are available five days
a week and delivered to each arbor before
12noon - in time for AM kinders to take their lunch to their
after-school programs!
Families new to the Kid Chow program will need to create an account
before placing their first order.
Please consider volunteering if you decide to participate in the Kid
Chow program. Go
to the Kid Chow volunteer sign up page to pick dates that work for you.
Questions? Please contact Rebecca Wang at rebs1(at)aol.com.
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| Get Ready to Rock the Foundation Next Spring! |
The Foundation is gearing up for our fall Annual Giving Campaign --
but in the meantime, here's a peek at our annual spring event. This year
we're excited to make some changes to the event, with tiered pricing
(including lower ticket prices), live music, and a new venue - the Fox
Theatre in Redwood City. Although we're scaling back on the auction
component, you'll still have a chance to bid on some of your favorite
silent auction items. It's not too early to save the date of Saturday,
April 25, 2009 to Rock the Foundation!
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| Lost and Found |
Just a reminder to check the Lost
& Found in the Multi for any of your childs' belongings. There are
already lots of jackets, sweatshirts and sweaters as well as headbands and water
bottles. Thanks!
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Halloween Costumes
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Halloween is around the
corner! Caring and Sharing has plenty of costumes available for your child
if you need one! Please let your child's teacher know and they will help
your child select one from the costume closet.
Parents, if you have any
costumes that are in EXCELLENT condition to add to our collection, please let us
know at
chazens(at)sbcglobal.net. Thank you!
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| Community News |
Kepler's Family Story Time
- Story Time with Lisa Brown
Sometimes You Get What You Want
- Sunday October 12, 2008
- 11:30 a.m.
- Kepler's Books, 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park
It
is very true...Sometimes You Get What You Want and sometimes you do
not. San Francisco author and illustrator Lisa
Brown will help us learn this and other
important life lessons. Follow along as a brother and sister go through their day at
preschool, experiencing the ups and downs of being a toddler. Kepler's Presents a Special KQED Screening of Paperback Dreams!
- Sunday, October 12, 2008
- 6:00 p.m.
- Kepler's Books, 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park
Please join us to celebrate the 53rd anniversary of the beloved bookstore a community stepped up to save.
For more information, click here.Insect Discovery Lab
- Saturday, October 18, 2008
- 12:00 p.m.
- Menlo Park Library, 800 Alma Street, Menlo Park
Experience hands-on learning about invertebrates and their natural
habitats. African bugs, including a giant African millipede and a
Madagascar hissing cockroach, will be featured guests! The Insect
Discovery Lab is the leading educational outreach facility in the Bay
Area and is involved in a worldwide conservation effort to protect
these creatures.
African Village Celebration
- Monday, October 20, 2008
- 7:00 p.m.
- Menlo Park Library, 800 Alma Street, Menlo Park
African drummer Onye Onyemaechi of Village Rhythms takes participants
on a tour of African drumming, including the drumming culture of
Southern Sudan. Includes group dances and songs.
For more information on these events at the Menlo Park Library, call 650-330-2530 or visit us online at www.menloparklibrary.org.
Menlo-Atherton High School Fashion Show - Saturday, October 25, 2008
- 12:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m., 7:30 p.m.
- New
Gym at Menlo-Atherton High School
You are invited to
attend the M-A Fashion Show, "Rock On". It's a great way to gather friends and check out the school! Click here for more information and for tickets or contact Julie Brody at julie(at)brodyfamily.net.
City of Menlo Park's
Halloween Hoopla Event
- Saturday October 25, 2008
- 11:45 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
- Burgess
Recreation Center
The City of Menlo Park invites you to join us for our Annual Halloween
Hoopla Event at the Burgess
Recreation Center. There will be a parade downtown,
carnival, and of course trick-or-treating! Please call 650-330-2200 for more
information. We hope to see you there! Click here
for more information.
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