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SEPTEMBER 4, 2017


DISTRICT NEWS

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IMPORTANT DATES

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DISTRICT

  • 9/12 Fingerprinting for Volunteers @ORM
  • 9/21 PTO Mtg @ORM

ORMONDALE 

  • 9/8 Back to School BBQ @ ORM 5-7pm 
  • 9/14 ORM Parent Volunteer Training

CORTE MADERA

  • 9/7 CMS Back to School Night @5pm
  • 9/11 CMS Photo Day
  • 9/15 CMS 6th-8th Grade BBQ Lunch
  • 9/22 CMS Back to School BBQ 

SUPPORT THE PTO & GET YOUR DIRECTORY!

The 2017-2018 directories orders are getting ready to print! Help support the PV-PTO by making a donation of $100 or more today (which will include your directory). Donations fund the BTS BBQ and Picnic, Cultural Assemblies, staff appreciation events and more!

The cut-off for directory orders is Tuesday, September 12TH!

Click BELOW to donate today and get your school directory! ​

DONATE TODAY!

RAISE $ FOR OUR SCHOOLS WITH AMAZON SMILE!

Do you have any plans to shop on Amazon today?  

Then click this PTO Amazon Smile link right now and automatically earn money for our schools when you submit your order.   

Then bookmark this Amazon Smile link and use this link every time you shop at Amazon!

Your purchase will not be affected by using this link - you will still get the benefit of your Prime membership and your purchase information will not be shared. 

Use the AMAZON SMILE site every time you shop and Earn $$ for our schools!

Get more information about AMAZON SMILE at pvpto.com/fundraising

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NEW SPIRITWEAR available at back-to-school picnics!

On Site Spiritwear Sale - Including NEW Ormondale Spirtwear coming this year!  Check out the onsite sale at the Back to School Picnics: 9/8 at Ormondale and 9/22 at Corte Madera. 

ORMONDALE NEWS

PTO THANK YOUS!

THANK YOU Sarah Byrne for your help ushering students back and forth on Photo Day!

THANK YOU to Lexi Robertson for recruiting and organizing a terrific set of TK/Kinder Recess Volunteers for this year.

BACK TO SCHOOL BBQ

Friday, September 8th from 5-7pm

Who is ready to celebrate the return of school and back in a routine? Join the ORM community at the Back to School BBQ on Friday September 8th with a barbecue! The PTO will provide the main course of BBQ chicken, burgers and hotdogs along with the plates, napkins, cups and utensils. 

Families bring a dish to share such as a side, salad or fruit for dessert (please no sweets and all dishes must be nut-free!). Please make sure you bring a serving utensil with your dish. Water will be provided but feel free to bring other non-alcoholic beverages for your family to enjoy and don't forget your picnic blanket! Labeled dishes will be accepted from 3:00 - 5:00 on the 1st-3rd grade blacktop.

Here is the link to sign up for a (30 minute!) volunteer spot: Sign-Up Genius Back to School BBQ.

Please remind children to leave scooters, skateboards, razors and other ride-on toys at home. They will not be allowed at the event.

Contact Lori Palazzolo ([email protected]) or Cate Styer ([email protected]) if you have questions.

LUNCH/RECESS VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

We are still in need of volunteers for ORM 1st-3rd grade lunch service and supervision.​

Sign up here or contact Lori Palazzolo ( [email protected].) if you'd like to help every other week.

CORTE MADERA NEWS

CORTE MADERA SPIRIT WEAR!

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Pre-order your CMS Spirit wear now and pick your order up at the Back to School Picnic at CMS on September 22!

Canvas Tri-Blend CMS t-shirts available in the following sizes: YS (6-8), YM (10-12), YL (14-16), Adult XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL

See sizing chart for measurements - these nice, soft shirts do run small and do shrink!

T-shirts: $16

CMS WaterBottles:  $8

Pre-ordering open until September 5, 2017!

CMS SPIRIT WEAR

CMS BACK TO SCHOOL PICNIC

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22ND FROM 5:30PM TO 7:00PM

Come celebrate the start of a new year!

  • Field games organized by the 8th grade Leadership Class
  • Live DJ and inflatable obstacle course
  • Dinner and friends
  • Join other CMS families for dinner and family fun! Amigos Grill will provide burritos and families are asked to bring their favorite salad, side dish or dessert to share. A table will be set-up to accept labeled dishes when you arrive.

This is a great event for volunteering - please sign up here.  Contact Erin Sanders ([email protected]) if you have any questions. Volunteers needed to help with welcome table, set-up, and clean-up.

Remember: All students need to be chaperoned by a parent. Please remind students that scooters, skateboards, or other ride-on toys are not allowed at the event.

COMMUNITY NEWS

Creative art for young children - fall 2017

September 20th - December 9th at Portola Valley Town Center (No classes Nov. 22-25)


 To Register
Contact the Portola Valley Town Hall (650) 851-1700 Teresa (ext. 200)
Registration Forms available @ their office, 765 Portola Rd. Or...
Register Online Today!

Download the flyer for more information and prices. 

Fall Creative Art Classes.pdf

girl scouts for 4th graders

The leaders of troop # 62486 are ready for another exciting year for our troop!  

Junior Girl Scouts will be led by Kirstin Dahm ([email protected]) & Gwyn Dilday ([email protected] and meeting at CMS the 1st Wednesday of every month from 2:00-3:30pm in room 1001.

​Annual dues will once again be $100 per girl.  This amount covers uniform, patches/badges and meeting and outing incidentals.  Dues may be made several ways. Via paypal to Lori Palazzolo at paypal.me/loripalazzolo - Make sure to note Girl Scouts name in Memo/Note. Check mailed to Lori Palazzolo at 16379 Skyline Blvd., Woodside, CA 94062 or Check dropped off at ORM in the Girl Scout basket in the front office.

VISIT THE PTO WEBSITE!