THANK YOU FROM PTO PRESIDENTS

As we say goodbye to the school year, we wanted to give the following THANKS:

-to Sarah Vincenzo and Jenni Farrell for their tireless work on the PTO Weekly.  Without them, no one would know about PTO (and many other) activities!

-to Janine Carver and Karen Urbanek, the PTO Treasurer and Secretary, who kept our books and notes straight all year

- to all the Home Room Parents and other parent volunteers for EVERYTHING you have done for district children this year

And finally big thanks to Kim Zamboldi and Lalanie Robins - the incoming PTO Presidents - who will continue the great work of the PTO in 2018-2019!

Sarah Wernikoff & Camilla Lynch

ormondale thanks!

Thank you to Brooke Day for her leadership of the Ormondale Breakfast Club and to Lori Palazzolo for organizing copying for teachers and volunteers for hot lunch supervision.  Your work throughout this year has made a huge difference to ORM teachers and students!

BBQ Lunch Thank  YOu!

The last middle school BBQ Lunch of the school year was held on Thursday May 31st, this time including the current 5th/rising 6th grade students who were thrilled to join.

A ginormous thank you to Ginger Pistilli and Megan Koch, who chaired all of the BBQ events throughout the 2017-18 school year.  You guys ROCK.

In addition, we'd like to thank all the volunteers who came out to help last week: Karen Bechtel, Mary Birkel, Colin Duwe, Sandi Engle, Kathy Gurtner, Karen Horn, Virginia Huffman, Keith Orchard, Mike Randal, Sarah Wernikoff and Kim Zamboldi. 

HOT LUNCH THANK YOU!

Another BIG thank you to Veronica Jerg, who managed the hot lunch program for the SECOND YEAR in a row. This is a time consuming year long responsibility and we so appreciate your commitment! 

Thank you also to the weekly lunch volunteers: Shannon Basch, Karyn Bechtel, Mary Birkel, Tricia Christensen, Karen Horn, Jeff Klugman, Heather Macbeath, Cheryl Richter, Irene Ruiz, Moonyi Satusky, Manou Speleman, Amy Stepp, Karen Tate, Linda Wong and Kim Zamboldi.

'GET A LEG UP' THIS SUMMER ON EXECUTIVE FUNCTION, WRITING & SOCIAL LEARNING: 

FOCUS ON WORKING MEMORY, SOCIAL LEARNING, SOCIAL PRAGMATIC LANGUAGE & WRITING @ THE TALKING PLAYHOUSE IN REDWOOD CITY

Working Memory requires a symphonic network of pictures, sounds, text, experiential connectors, executive  functioning & pragmatic language skills so that information truly is categorized and remembered the right way. Otherwise "poof" it's gone after the test. This is especially key for individuals who are great at 'rote memory' for facts but struggle in other areas. This affects our academic performance, problem solving, social interactive skills, motivation, impulse control, etc.

WORKSHOPS SUMMER 2018: 

1x - weekly. Flexible scheduling.

Parent Training with every session.

All classes conducted by a specialist in executive function social language state licensed therapist.

Please email: info@talkingplayhouse.com

Text: 650-678-9769

Portola valley men's club Annual meeting & bbq

PVMC's 28th Annual Meeting & Summer Kick-Off BBQ – Thursday June 7 at Ladera Oaks 
Come enjoy the company of your fellow PV men plus a fabulous dinner, adult beverages,
cigars!  The Portola Valley Men's Club only meets annually, this event is not to be missed!

CLICK HERE to Buy tickets now!

WINDMILL SUMMER PROGRAMS

Looking for a Fun Summer Program for your Preschooler?

Windmill Preschool in Portola Valley has openings available in their Summer School Program for 3 and 4 year olds. The program offers 5 weeks of summer fun from June 11th - July 19th. Program days are Monday-Thursday, 9:00am - 11:45am.

Each week we offer a different curriculum with activities centering on water, nature, building, and travel. Our summer program upholds our play-based philosophy and hands on learning through exploration and play.

Looking for a Wonderful Summer Camp for Your Incoming Kindergartener?

Windmill Day Camp is a great opportunity for children entering Kindergarten in the fall to meet other children who they may be in school with. The program meets Monday – Friday July 23rd-27th from 9:00am-2:00pm.

Our play-based activities will be planned around the theme of camping and summer fun! Day camp is for children who are age eligible for Kindergarten in the fall. 

If you are interested in either of the above programs please email our director, Jodi Cocconi~ [email protected] or call us at 650-851-0771 ext. 2#

Please visit our web site for more information: www.windmillschool.com

all students matter - volunteers needed sy 18-19

Classroom Volunteers Needed Next Year -- Grades K-5 in East Palo Alto and Eastern Menlo Park

Sign up now to begin volunteering in September to work with students in grades K-5 where you can make a real difference in their lives. You’ll go to the same classroom in East Palo Alto or eastern Menlo Park once a week, for about an hour, during the school year to help with reading or math. You’ll have a real impact in a community where over 80% of students are performing below grade level. All Students Matter provides training and coordinates everything. Read about us in this recent Palo Alto Weekly article. For more details or to sign up, visit www.allstudentsmatter.org or contact Keri Tully at [email protected].

smartphone pledge 

A group of PVSD parents have created a smartphone pledge letter and would like to share it with community families. 

This pledge is gaining a lot of momentum in neighboring communities as well as nationwide (your child can still have a phone and be part of this pledge). 

English Letter click here 

Spanish Letter click here 

register now for fall ayso!

This year we proudly celebrate 50 years of AYSO Region 25’s youth soccer program for kids from Portola Valley, Ladera, Woodside, Emerald Hills and La Honda, providing quality soccer skills training in a supportive, player friendly environment.  

We’ll have pre-announced practice days and times for the younger age groups so parents can plan ahead for Fall activities, separate U9 and U10 age groups interlinked with Menlo Park for more varied game-day competition, drop-in skills'n drills clinics with professional UK International soccer coaches, group trips to Stanford soccer games, and more!

 Join in the fun and register NOW HERE. The first 150 kids registered will receive a free bungee soccer ball net kicker - a perfect solo training tool to improve juggling and ball control for kids (and adults)!

 QUESTIONS?

[email protected]

Summer Tennis camp at alpine hills

This summer, Alpine Hills is offering six weeks of Junior Summer Tennis Camp. All ages and levels are welcome! We will have both a half day camp (for beginner and intermediate players) and a full day camp (for competitive and advanced players). Camps will be offered June 11-15, June 18-22, June 25-29, July 9-13, July 16-20and July 23-27. Sign up before spaces are filled! For more information and to register CLICK HERE. Club membership is not required.

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