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| Next Week - Book Fair Kicks Off! |
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Sunday, 10/4
Book Fair Grand Opening Event, 1pm - 5pm, Laurel Multi
Monday, 10/5
Book Fair, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Laurel Multi
After-School Math Begins
Tuesday, 10/6
Book Fair, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Laurel Multi
Wednesday, 10/7
Book Fair, 8:00 a.m. - 8:30 p.m., Laurel Multi
HRP Status Meeting, 1:45 p.m., Teacher Conference Room
Bike Rodeo and Dance Party, 3:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
National Walk & Bike to School Day
Thursday, 10/8
Book Fair, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Laurel Multi
Friday, 10/9
Book Fair, 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m., Laurel Multi
School Spirit Day - Wear White and Blue! |
| Upcoming Events |
10/12 Parent-Principal Chat, 10:30 a.m., Laurel Multi
10/13 Menlo Park City School Board Meeting, 6:00 p.m.
10/14 PTO Executive Board Meeting, 8:40 a.m.
10/15 Minimum Day, 11:45 a.m. dismissal
10/16 Staff Development Day/ No School
10/20 Picture Day
10/30 Halloween Parade, 8:45 a.m.
Kindergarten All-Together Day (8:25 a.m.-12:25 p.m.)
11/2 Make-Up Picture Day
11/9 Menlo Park City School Board Meeting, 6:00 p.m.
11/10 PTO Executive Board Meeting, 8:40 a.m.
11/11 No School - Veteran's Day
11/16-18 Minimum Days, 11:45 a.m. dismissal
11/25-27 No School - Thanksgiving Holiday
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Boys' Clothing Needed |
| Do you have any boys' clothing you would like to donate to Laurel School? We are looking for used, clean boys' clothing to keep in the Laurel office for when students need a change of clothes during the school day. Shirts, underpants, socks and pants (size 5-8) are all needed. Thank You! | |
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"Reading Around the World" Book Fair October 4th - 9th (Note Time Changes) |
Book Fair Grand Opening this Sunday from 1:00-5:00 pm!
The "Reading Around the World" Book Fair is landing at the Laurel School Multi this Sunday, October 4th! The Laurel/Encinal Book Fair Kick-off Party takes place from 1:00-5:00 p.m. at Laurel. The Book Fair will be open for shopping in the multipurpose room while the Hillview band and Mr. Ashfield's band fill the air with music! Face and hair painting, Chin Chin the magician and the Menlo Park firemen will add color, magic and a big splash to your afternoon! Does your student love music? An iPod nano, an ipod shuffle and a new bike will all be raffled off Sunday afternoon! See you at the fair (October 4-9th)!
Book Fair
The Book Fair will be open Monday - Thursday in the Laurel Multi from 8:00 a.m - 4:30 p.m. (Wednesday will feature extended hours until 8:30 pm!) and Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Don't forget to honor your wonderful teacher with a Gift Card, which will be available for purchase only at the Book Fair!
Book Fair Bike Rodeo and Dance Party on Wednesday
Ride your bikes over to Laurel School, Wednesday, October 7th for a Bike Safety Rodeo and Dance Party! The Atherton Police Department is hosting a safety presentation at 3:30 p.m. followed by hands-on experience peddling a five course "bike rodeo". Prizes, stickers and a certificates of completion for bike rodeo participants! At 5:00 pm the afternoon shifts from two wheeled fun to biped bopping! A DJ will play your favorite tunes during the Book Fair Dance Party! Grab your kids and dance their wiggles away from 5:00-8:30 p.m. Refreshments will be for sale to quench your thirst and fuel your dance moves. Want to take the music home with you? An ipod nano and an ipod shuffle will be raffled off Wednesday afternoon! See you at the fair where you can bop and shop until you drop! |
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Walk & Bike to School Day Next Wednesday! |
We invite everyone to walk or bike to school on Wednesday, October 7th! This day is initiated by iwalk - International Walk to School in the USA. All children who walk or bike that day will receive a small reward. Additionally, there is a Bike Rodeo later that same afternoon! Benefits of walking or cycling include getting exercise, decreasing air pollution, reducing congestion around the school, and learning pedestrian/biking skills. Do you have questions for other Laurel parents? Do you want to share tips? Would you like to make a walking or biking school bus (go with a group)? Sign up here to join a yahoo group for parents who like to walk and bike to Laurel or e-mail summerstormca@hotmail.com. To learn more about the National Center for Safe Routes to School click here.
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| Getting to School...Safely |
Next Wednesday, October 7th, is the National Walk & Bike to School Day as well as the Book Fair Bike Rodeo at Laurel. As a result, there may be many more students walking or bicycling to school that day. In order for everyone to enjoy themselves and stay safe, please keep in mind the following points: Drivers
Please slow to below the speed limit when passing walkers and bikers. Maintain a distance of at least 15 feet when following, and 6 feet when passing. After parking, look over your shoulder and into your side view mirror to ensure you will not open your door into a walker or biker. Bicyclists
Always ride with the flow of traffic - never against it. If using a crosswalk, dismount and walk your bike. Use hand signals to communicate turning and stopping to drivers behind you. Officials suggest riding in a single file line. Stop at all stop signs and follow the rules of the road Walkers
Always walk against the flow of traffic to maintain maximum visibility. Be sure you are seen by drivers, by making clear eye contact, before crossing a street. Walk within the bike/walking lane, where they exist, whenever possible. Bus
If taking the BUS to school, thank you! This has greatly helped reduce car traffic and crowding during drop-off time.
To learn more about walking and bicycling safely to school, click here. Be safe and enjoy the day! |
| Kids' Art Fundraiser Deadline - Tuesday, October 13th |
All classes at Laurel have had a chance to work on pieces for the Kids Art Fundraiser. By now your child should have brought home a packet that includes your child's artwork, along with a price list and brochure from Original Works. These items make beautiful and unique holiday gifts while providing a terrific fundraising opportunity for our PTO!
All orders must be turned in by Tuesday October 13th - please return them to your child's classroom or the office. Please make checks payable to Laurel PTO.
You can find additional paper and order forms in the office in the hanging bins next to the check-in counter. If you have any questions, please contact Mary Sapountzis or marysapountzis@yahoo.com. |
| Business Alliance |
 Clip, Save and Send in Box Tops by the Fall Drive deadline, October 23. 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 Joan Solari at mrssolari@yahoo.com.
Support Our Schools While You Shop Again this year we have partnered with Kepler's to give back to our schools when we support their business. When you shop at Kepler's or Keplers.com please remember to mention (or click on) Laurel or Encinal School at checkout, and they will give 10% of your purchase to our PTO! |
| HRP Status Meeting |
If you are currently an HRP please plan to attend this status meeting, especially those of you who are first time HRP'S. This is a great chance for us to discuss any unique situations you may have encountered to date this school year, or if anyone needs an answer to a specific
question(s).
- Wednesday, October 7, 2009
- 1:45 p.m. - 2:40 p.m.
- Teacher Conference Room (behind Linda Creighton's office)
Contact HRP Coordinator, Jeanne Simonian at j-design@earthlink.com with any questions. |
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Community News |
Menlo Children's Center Annual Yard Sale
Looking for a great deal on gently used toys, books, games, clothes, and more for your family? Come shop at Menlo Children's Center Annual Yard Sale on this Saturday, October 3rd from 8am-1pm. 100% of proceeds will help support Menlo Children's Center, a local preschool located in Burgess Park. The Yard Sale will be held in MCC's parking lot located at 801 Laurel Street. Plus, stop by Kepler's for a special story hour at 11am that day.
9th Annual Menlo Park Fire District Pancake Breakfast and Open House
Come enjoy a great breakfast to benefit the Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundation and see live demonstrations, fire equipment, and plenty of activities! Click here for more information.
- Saturday, October 3, 2009
- 7:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.
- Menlo Park Fire District Headquarters, 300 Middlefield Road, Menlo Park
Kepler's Family Event
- Story Time with Judy Schachner, Skippyjon Jones: Lost in Spice
- Sunday, October 4, 2009
- 11:30 a.m.
- Kepler's Books, 1010 El Camino, Menlo Park
Menlo Park Library Event
- Pirate Story Time with Oliver Chin, Baltazar and the Flying Pirates
- Monday, October 5, 2009
- 6:30 p.m.
- Menlo Park Library, 800 Alma Street, Menlo Park
Keplers Special Youth Event
- Lego Star Wars Party
- Saturday, October 10, 2009
- 2:00 p.m.
- Kepler's Books, 1010 El Camino, Menlo Park
**Remember to mention Laurel School at the register and 10% of your Kepler's purchases comes back to our PTO.**
Redwood National Junior Basketball
Registration for National Junior Basketball (for boys and girls grades 1-8) is now open! Go to www.redwoodnjb.org to find out more information and to register (now through mid October). The NJB season runs from November through February.
Special Book Signing with Jeff Kinney, Dog Days
- Tuesday, October 20, 2009
- 5:30 p.m. (5:00 p.m. for those with a Priority Hall Pass)
- Menlo Park Library, 800 Alma Street, Menlo Park
Anyone who pre-purchases Dog Days at Kepler's (remember to mention Laurel School!) before the release date of October 12th will receive a Hall Pass that can be exchanged for a copy of the book anytime after 9 AM on October 12. When you pick up your book you shall also receive Priority Hall Pass that will give you access to the first signing groups. Regular signing-line tickets will be handed out at Kepler's on a first-come, first-served basis from 9AM to 4PM on October 20th. Click here for more information.
Scoot Door-to-Door Shuttle Service
Yes, you CAN be in two places at once - with Scoot! Scoot, a Menlo Park based door-to-door kid shuttle service, is a fully PUC certified transportation Company focused on safety, convenience, and personal service. For more information, visit www.scootshuttle.com or call Sally Williams at (650) 862-6750. | |
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Submit Friday newsletter items by Wednesday at noon or flyers by Tuesday at noon to newsletter@laurelpto.org. Please write concisely and proofread your submissions. For past issues of the Laurel Newsletter click here. | |
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