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| Next Week | |
Monday, 5/10
Deadline for 2nd Grade "Class of 2010" T-Shirt Orders (see below)
Menlo Park City School Board Special Meeting
Tuesday, 5/11Amici's Pizza Fundraiser (see below)
Wednesday, 5/12
PTO Executive Board Meeting, 8:40 a.m.
Deadline to Place Deeelish Order (see below)
Thursday, 5/13
Fine Arts Festival and Open House, 6:30 p.m.
Friday, 5/14
School Spirit Day - wear white and blue!
Pick-up Deeelish Orders |
| Upcoming Events |
5/18 Menlo Park City School Board Meeting, 6:00 p.m.
5/20 Volunteer Coffee, 9:00 a.m., Multi
5/21 Spring Fling, 5:30 p.m.
5/27 HSA Awards at Oak Knoll, 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
6/8 Menlo Park City School Board Meeting, 6:00 p.m.
6/9 PTO Executive Board Meeting, 8:40 a.m.
6/11 MINIMUM DAY, Last Day of School! |
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Class of 2010 T-Shirts for Your 2nd Grader! Deadline to Order is Monday! |
 Be a part of History...Order your Laurel/Encinal Class of 2010 T-shirt!! This one of a kind t-shirt commemorates the last 2nd grade graduating class at Laurel. A tie-dye t-shirt with a perfect mix of blue and green for the 2010 class. The front of the shirt features the "class of 2010" with a Laurel and Encinal combination. The back displays the name of each child in the 2nd grade class, leaving a perfect mark in history. Many children will want to wear this shirt at Spring Fling.
We have a new system so you can order ONLINE. Order forms are also available in the front office. Orders must be completed by Monday, May 10th. We are taking pre-orders ONLY...you will NOT be able to get a shirt after the order deadline! Make sure to order TODAY so you don't miss out! Any questions, email Jen Nelson. |
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5th Annual Laurel/Encinal Pancake Breakfast is Tomorrow! | |
Laurel/Encinal Pancake Breakfast
Saturday, May 8, 8-10am
Encinal Arbor
You can still register for the Pancake Breakfast on Saturday! Start the day off right with a delicious breakfast of pancakes, bacon, fresh fruit, and beverages. To register and pay online by credit card, please click here; If you prefer by check or cash on Saturday, we highly encourage you to RSVP today by emailing encinalpancakebreakfast@gmail.com. Please let us know how many people will be in your party along with everyone's first and last names. See the flyer for more info.
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| Green Tip of the Week |
Scope out your local area for organic/green dry cleaners. But before you give them your business, make sure they are using the carbon dioxide cleaning process. (I personally use Menlo Art Cleaners...). Also, to stop bringing home all the plastic hanging bags, buy a reusable dry cleaning bag! They hold 6 hanging items at a time, and turn into your laundry bag to carry your clothes back in. They are worth the $8!! For more green info click here! |
| Lost and Found |
Is your child missing a jacket? a hat? Please take time to check Laurel's lost and found in the Multi and reclaim any lost items. All items not claimed by May 14th will be donated! Thanks! |
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| Business Alliance News |
Klutz Give Away!
Don't miss the annual Klutz 100% give away! 100% of whatever you spend will be donated to the public school of your choice - Laurel and Encinal PTO! Mark your calendars: Saturday, May 8th from 10am to 6pm at the Klutz Office Parking Lot: 450 Lambert Avenue, Palo Alto. Free entertainment all day -- be sure to bring your own bag! See flyer for more details.
Deeelish! Meals is closing for the Summer, so place your order for delivery at Laurel School on Friday, May 14th at pick-up time. Orders must be placed by 11 p.m. on Wednesday, May 12th. This is your last chance to pick-up meals at school before the summer begins! Go to www.deeelishmeals.com and order today!
Amici's Pizza
Gather friends & family at Amici's Pizza in Menlo Park on May 11, 2010. Great food, good fun and 25% of sales will go to the PTO for your school! Hope to see you there. Click here for more info! |
| Laurel Fine Arts Festival and Open House |
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Thursday, May 13
- 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Laurel Multi
Please stop by the Multi on Thursday evening between 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. to see the wonderful art projects created by our students that will be on display! Open Houses in the classrooms will be held from 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Parking may be difficult so please consider walking or biking. See you there! |
| Pennies For Peace Update |
Congratulations to everyone - We have collected 7,755 pennies so far for Pennies For Peace, and we're still counting! Thanks to Bank of America, Menlo Park Branch, for donating the rolling of the pennies! |
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Community News | |
Kepler's Family Event
- Mother's Day Story Time
- Saturday, May 9, 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.**
Region 109 AYSO Fall 2010 Registration!
Menlo Park Atherton registers 1600 players each fall in this all volunteer community soccer organization. Walk-in registration for the 2010 season will be held at Hillview Middle School library on Saturday, May 8 and Saturday, May 22, 2010 from 9 am - 1 pm when you can deliver your completed forms and payments. Starting May 1, 2010 you can go online to prepare forms and signup early for volunteer jobs which are offered on a first come, first served basis. If you are returning as coach, assistant coach, or referee this year you can complete this process in advance by mail. For more information refer to the FAQ at www.mpsoccer.org
Understanding Your Child's Temperament
Tuesday, May 18, 7-9 p.m., at Bethany Lutheran Church, 1095 Cloud Ave., Menlo Park. Temperaments are inborn, not something we can teach or instill. In this workshop, we will provide information that can help you gain a better understanding about your child's temperament and we will discuss strategies for dealing with different types of temperament. For more information and to register online for this FREE presentation, go to www.bethany-mp.org/speakers or call 854-5897, ext. 210, by May 14.
New AYSO VIP League! The AYSO Very Important Players (VIP) Program provides a quality soccer experience for children and adults whose physical or mental differences make it difficult to successfully participate on mainstream teams. VIP teams may include: Blind or visually impaired, Mobility impaired, Mentally or emotionally challenged, Autistic, Down syndrome, Cerebral Palsy and more. Menlo Park wants to implement this national program in our area. Palo Alto has been successful and supports dozens of players year round. For more information, please click here. Send inquiries to vip@mpsoccer.org
Menlo-Athergon Viking Pop Warner Football
The Menlo-Atherton Viking Pop Warner football program, for boys and girls, ages 5-15, is now open for registration. In addition to football, we will be adding two non-competitive cheer teams, serving ages 5-9. Information about fees, scholarships, and the registration process can be found at www.mapopwarner.com. Teams fill up quickly so be sure to register soon! An early registration discount of $50 is offered before June 15th. Practice for both leagues will start Aug. 1. Games end the first week of November. If you have any questions, send an e-mail to info@mapopwarner.com.
MP Strikers FC TryoutsBoys and Girls U8 (born after 8/1/2002) and U9 (born after 8/1/2001), Friday May 14 2010 at Jack Lyle Park in Menlo Park. Tryout times for U8 is 3:45 and U9 is 4:45. Please bring water and full soccer gear (cleats, shin guards, appropriate clothing). If your son or daughter has a love of soccer and would like to develop as a player, we encourage you to attend tryouts. Pre-Registration required. To view the tryout flyer, click here. To Register and get more information regarding tryouts, registration and club information visit our website at MP Strikers, or contact Steve Foster for team specific information. U10 and older should see website for details and times.
Dance Expressions
Dance Expressions, in Menlo Park, is gearing up for an exciting summer of dance. There are camps and classes for all levels so everyone is invited to join the fun. For more information please visit www.danceexpressions5678.com or e-mail JMFDance57@aol.com.
Kidz Love Soccer
Summer Soccer fun in Menlo Park with Kidz Love soccer. Fun age appropriate soccer games, call 408 252 1894 for more info or check us out on the web at www.kidzlovesoccer.com.
Los Altos KidzAdventures (LAKA)
Los Altos KidzAdventures (LAKA) summer school program for grades K - 4 will be held at Santa Rita School in Los Altos from June 14 - July 9. Experienced Los Altos School District teachers, who have been trained in the developmental needs of young students, have designed these classes. A variety of classes are offered. For the Pre-K child, a new Skills for Kindergarten is being offered. See our web site www.lakakidz.com for class descriptions and registration. |
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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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