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| Important News |
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The stomach flu has been going around Laurel and appears quite contagious. If your child has thrown up, you must keep him/her home for 24 hours afterwards. Thank you |
| Next Week |
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Monday, 1/25
No Events Scheduled
Tuesday, 1/26
Spanish Immersion Parent Information Night, 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, 1/27
Thursday, 1/28
No Events Scheduled
Friday, 1/29
School Spirit Day - wear blue and white! |
| Upcoming Events |
2/1 Kindergarten Registration Begins
2/2 Menlo Park City School Board Meeting, 6:00 p.m.
2/5 PTO Council Meeting, 8:30 a.m., District Office
2/10 PTO Executive Board Meeting, 8:40 a.m.
2/10 Parent Education Night, 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
2/11 Staff Appreciation Luncheon
2/15-19 NO SCHOOL, Presidents' Day and February Break
2/23 Spanish Immersion Parent Information Night, 7:00 p.m.
3/5 PTO Council Meeting, 8:30 a.m., District Office
3/9 Menlo Park City School Board Meeting, 6:00 p.m.
3/10 PTO Executive Board Meeting, 8:40 a.m.
3/26 NO SCHOOL, Staff Development Day
3/39-4/2 NO SCHOOL, Spring Break |
| The Laurel PTO: Putting Your Dollars to Work! |
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The Laurel PTO is funding the following new items for our classrooms:
- "Handwriting without Tears": Program, with workbooks and guides (all grades)
- Specialized Supplies: O-Glue, pens, construction paper, glue sticks, specialized pencils, grips, etc (all grades)
- Recess Equipment: New hoola hoops, balls, jump ropes, cones, etc.. (all grades)
- Pioneer Living Museum: Program that reflects the actual day-to-day life in pioneer times. (2nd)
- Site License to a letter and phonics program for use on the computers
These are just a few new things to land in the classrooms and on the playgrounds shortly. In addition, things you see ongoing at Laurel like the Riekes personnel at recess, Mary Beckstrom's music teaching, field trips and assemblies, the newsletter, the directory are just a few other items that exist due to your support. THANK YOU!! |
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Kindergarten Registration for Spanish Immersion |
For those with incoming kindergarten children interested in Spanish Immersion for Fall 2010, please attend a mandatory parent information meeting on either January 26th or February 23rd, 2010. The meetings will be held in the District Office Board Room located on the Encinal Campus from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. For more information about the Spanish Immersion Program or if you questions, please contact Tami Girsky, Administrator on Special Assignment, at tgirsky@mpcsd.org or 321-7140 x 5621.
http://www.mpcsd.org/curriculum_spanish.html |
| Art & Science Fair: Volunteers Needed! |
Bob sled racing, electricity, paper airplanes, bread making, sugar eggs, puppet making and much, much more! This fun filled morning gives parents (and grandparents, aunts or uncles too!) a chance to be the teacher! Volunteers run 30-minute art or science workshops to four groups of 12 kids. Not to worry - we provide the all workshop content and detailed instructions! INTERESTED? Contact Carolee Hazard at carolee1@yahoo.com. Please provide the following information: Do you prefer art/science/either? Would you like to lead/assist/either? What grade(s) is you child? ASF will be Thursday, April 15th, from 8:30 a.m. -11:30 a.m. |
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PTO Executive Board Nominations! |
We're looking for PTO Executive Board candidates for the the 2010-2011 school year. Consider nominating yourself or someone you know. Be a part of the Board, get involved, and make a difference! Please email nominations and any questions to Tracy Uyeki, tracyuyeki@yahoo.com.
For information about the PTO Executive Board positions click here. |
| New! Flag Football on Mondays at Laurel |
Tim Bowler, National Board Certified PE Teacher and Coach at MA, will teach the proper fundamentals of Flag Fooball through drills, skills and games in this new after-school program at Laurel. Class is open to 1st and 2nd grade students, both boys and girls, class size is limited. Click here to sign up. Click here to view the weekly after-school program schedule.
NOTE: The Legos class has been canceled, please contact Kristi Waldron at swaldron@yahoo.com if you have registered for the spring session. | |
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Green Tip of the Week |
BUY LOCALLY when you can. Visit the farmers markets to support the local growers - it's better for the environment in so many ways!. And take your reusable bags with you!
Click here to find the ones closest to our zip code. |
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Kindergarten Orientation Dates |
| Mark your calendars for the 2010 Kindergarten Orientation at Laurel. Orientations will be held on April 7th at 6:30 p.m. and April 22nd at 2:30 p.m. You may sign up for one of the orientation dates when you register your child for Kindergarten in February. For registration information, click here. |
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Help for Haiti |
For those of you interested in helping victims of the devastating earthquake in Haiti, the FBI recently issued a warning about the many scammers who are profiting during this tragedy in Haiti. The following are a list of legitimate groups who are currently raising money and distributing it appropriately.
American Red Cross
1-877-help-crs
1-888-392-0392
Unicef 1-800-4unicef |
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Laurel Math Night Success! |
Thanks goes out to all of the Laurel School Staff and PTO who worked so hard to
plan this wonderful night of Math techniques and games. Thank you also to the
incredible number of parents who turned out to enjoy the evening in the classroom with their children. | |
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H1N1 Flu Vaccine |
| The San Mateo County Health System is currently offering free H1N1 flu vaccination walk-in clinics throughout the County. The H1N1 flu vaccine is now available to all County residents older than six months of age. Click here for clinic locations and times. |
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Mark Your Calendar for a Parent Education Night |
The PTO Council is pleased to present:
- Suze Rutherford, The Kindness Campaign
- Wednesday, February 10, 2010
- 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
- Hillview Middle School Library
For the past four years, Suze Rutherford has been facilitating The Kindness Campaign at Hillview. The campaign fosters a culture of dignity and respect by creating common ground among participants, addressing the root causes of meanness and inspiring youth to come together to make a difference at school. For the parent evening, Suze will help parents better understand how bullying, relational aggression, entitlement and our current popular culture can undermine a learning culture. She will talk about what parents, as role models, can do to support their children's academic and life success.
The event is free, however please RSVP at rutherfordevent@yahoo.com with the name(s) of the person(s) attending. Childcare for elementary age children is available for $12 if reserved before February 8th. Please include the ages of your children in your RSVP. |
| Rock the Foundation! |
 Come on and "celebrate good times" at this year's MPAEF spring event! You told us you loved last year's rock 'n roll themed party, so we're planning another night of live music, dancing, good company, and fun for Saturday, April 24th. Watch your email next week for more information about this year's party.
In the meantime, there are two important ways you can "bust a move" and get involved NOW! First, make a donation to the silent auction, which will feature parties, getaways, and teacher items. Go to www.mpaef.org/springevent for more information about the donations we're seeking or contact Celine Sanie or Carol Kelly. Donations are greatly appreciated through Friday, February 12th.
Second, consider becoming an event sponsor. Opportunities are currently available for businesses or groups of parents to make their mark on the party by underwriting the bar, the band, or other exciting aspects of the event. More information can be found at www.mpaef.org/springevent or by contacting Lois Giovacchini.
Thank you. Your participation is what makes our Foundation rock! |
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Community News |
Kepler's Family Event
- Story Time with Jane Wattenberg, The Duck and the Kangaroo
- Sunday, January 24, 2009
- 11:30 a.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.**
The Hillview Players Present an Evening of Fun, Fantasy and Frolic
What happens when we turn Grimm's Fairy Tales Politically Correct? What if Chaucer wrote about teenagers in the beginning of the Twenty First Century? What would it be like to have icons of major and some minor Holidays go on strike? If you too have been plagued by any of these questions, we may have the answers. Even if you've never thought of these questions, come and see the winter play and we are sure to pique your interest. Come roll in the aisles with laughter. January 21,22,23 at 7pm and the 24th at 2.30 p.m. - in the Hillview Multi. Tickets may be purchased at the door (doors open 30 min prior) and are $8.00 for adults $5.00 for children Middle School and under and $3 for block "H" holders.
How Social Thinking Impacts Academic Success Social thinking is what allows us to participate in the world around us. It is the ability to interpret and take perspective of a situation and to figure out how to appropriately regulate feelings and reactions. For students, it is a critical skill in effectively participating in class activities and group discussions, reading comprehension, following directions, written expression, doing homework, staying organized, fitting in and thriving without anxiety. Please join us on Tuesday, February 9th from 7pm-9pm in the Oak Knoll Multi for a panel discussion and Q&A with our nationally renowned experts to learn first hand about social thinking and its role in your child's academic and personal development. Hosted by Oak Knoll's "Appreciating Our Differences" committee and organized by AIM4MP. Featuring Michelle Garcia Winner, Dr. John Brentar, Ph.D., and Karen Grites. RSVP to aim4mp@gmail.com
Ohlone Art Camp (Spring and Summer)
Silk painting, embroidery, mosaics, masks and more! Let's create ART AL FRESCO under a canopy! Visit with all the animals: dogs, chickens, snake, birds and maybe a new guinea pig! Don't feel like drawing today? Bring your book and read or visit the vegetable garden! REMEMBER MY 3 RULES: � HAVE FUN � SLOW DOWN � NO ERASERS ALLOWED BECAUSE THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS A MISTAKE IN ART! Camp is held in my back yard at 245 Wilton Avenue in Palo Alto. Ages 5 and up. (650) 493-4383 or visit www.ohloneartcamp.com | |
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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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