RETURN TO SCHOOL

RETURN TO SCHOOL

In preparation for our return to school please follow these links:

"10 Things to Do Before Returning to School" which outlines our safety protocols for on-campus learning.

"School Reopening Health & Safety Overview for Parents" which outlines our safety protocols for on-campus learning​

"PVSD COVID-19 Social Contract" identifies important ways we can all play our part to reopen our schools... and stay open.

FACE COVERINGS

Nurse Abbe has put together a great resource for all things face covering related. From tips and tricks to get your kids to wear them to good places to buy them. Also a reminder: Neck Gaiters, Bandannas, and Masks with Ventilation Valves or Vents are not permitted for use at school. Go to the PVSD Website to read all of her suggestions. 

Wish Lists

The exciting news is that the site-wide needs are now fully met! We are so grateful that the Foundation has offered to redirect the annual endowment grants to cover the larger site-specific COVID response related wish list items and families can focus additional wish list donations on helping get their child/children's classrooms restocked.  

Please see the wish lists below for each school:

Ormondale (https://ormondale-return-to-school-donations.cheddarup.com): K-1st grade wish lists available now (2nd-3rd coming soon)​

Corte Madera (https://cms-return-to-school-wishlist.cheddarup.com): 4/5th grade wish lists available now (6-8th coming soon)

District News

​ART TO REMEMBER - Now in 2021

Every year, your child creates beautiful works of art led by their teacher or Ms. Horgan (CMS) and you are able to preserve your child’s artwork on various keepsakes. In light of distance learning, we decided to postpone the Art to Remember program until the spring with the hopes that the project can be teacher or Ms. Horgan led. You will still have the opportunity to purchase keepsakes which will be perfect for family members throughout the year. Questions? Please email Erin Sanders at [email protected]. 

HALLOWEEN

It’s October and, for most of our kids, that means the excitement of Halloween is near! Celebrations will be different this year (read the County Guidelines here https://cmo.smcgov.org/press-release/sept-28-2020-local-county-health-officials-offer-guidance-how-celebrate-halloween-and), but that doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy Halloween! 

Here are some ideas PVSD families have submitted on how they plan to safely celebrate this year:

“We are having a small family Halloween party - lots of decorations and games.” The Causor Family

“We are planning to watch a scary movie, and do a scavenger hunt around the property and house, using a flash light only.” The Riley Family

“We are going to all out decorate our front porch AND our side door to give out candy to a few cute little neighbor kids. Our senior neighbors are doing the same. Only 4 little ones but will be fun for them and us. My older kids plan to try to do some outside movie or hang out with a couple friends.” 

Favorite Halloween Movie

“The Addams Family & Halloween Town” The Causor Family

“Hocus Pocus” Cheryl Richter

Do you have a favorite Halloween treat?

“We make a big batch of rice krispies and all the kids decorate their square.” The Causor Family

“Scotcheroos (Recipe on Rice Krispies website)” Cheryl Richter 

Let us know how your family is planning to safely celebrate and we’ll share your ideas in the October 25 edition of the PTO Weekly: https://forms.gle/NfrTK3ciGaYVHzez9 

PLEASE PARTICIPATE IN THIS YEAR’S HALLOWEEN “MONSTER MASH UP” PRESENTATION!

BY OCTOBER 22ND, ALL SUBMISSIONS SHOULD GO INTO THIS ALBUM.

Email [email protected] if you have trouble uploading or text 310-497-9856.

See Options for Participation below—Note we’ve added Option #4!

Option #1:  Submit a video of your child/your family doing some dance moves in costume.  

Do your own moves or follow some of these in this 5 minute instructional video. 

Option #2:  Submit a photo of your child/your family in costume, past or present.  

Option #3:  Submit a video of your child answering, “Why I love Halloween.”

Option #4:  Submit a photo of your carved pumpkin, or particularly “spook-tacular” yard decorations. ​

We’ve already got a lot of fun footage (and hilarious surprises) but we want EVERYONE in the mix—don’t delay and join the fun!!!

PTO DISCOUNTS & PARTNERSHIPS

Please support the PTO through our partner programs!

Amazon Smile - earn $ for the PTO with each Amazon purchase!

Escrip - earn $ for the PTO with purchases at retailers such as Bianchini's and PV Garage.

Mabel's Labels - earn $ for the PTO with purchases of labels for all your kids' stuff!

ORMONDALE News

Monday 10/19: TK/K Students Return to School and The Portola Valley Virtual Academy begins for the TK/K. For those returning to campus remember to please check temperatures before leaving your home and don't forget your facemask.

Monday 10/19: 2nd & 3rd Grade Parent Commitment form is due by 5 pm. Please complete one form for each child. Note that each family is expected to reply and non-responses will be assigned to the hybrid (in-person/on-campus and at-home distance learning) model.

corte madera news

Monday 10/19: 4th & 5th Grade Parent Commitment form is due by 5 pm. Please complete one form for each child. Note that each family is expected to reply and non-responses will be assigned to the hybrid (in-person/on-campus and at-home distance learning) model.

TUE, 10/13 PARENT COFFEE CHAT with MS. SHIMA 

The next Parent Coffee Chat with Ms. Shima will be Tuesday, October 13th at 8:45am. The focus of this chat will be on High School Transition. This session is mainly for 7th and 8th grade families and will dive into the high school process - public, private, and charter - and we will go over data from our CMS graduates, but it's open to any parent that is interested! The meeting will be recorded for those that cannot attend. 

meet.google.com/ppi-ovdj-wug  

Join by phone

(US) +1 336-652-2196 PIN: 759 906 217#

TUE, 10/20 WOODSIDE HIGH SCHOOL OUTREACH 

Please join WHS virtually Tuesday, October 20th, 6pm. This is a great opportunity to meet Principal Diane Burbank, selected staff members, and parents of current Woodside High students from Corte Madera-Portola Valley. Principal Burbank will share her vision and priorities for Woodside High School over the next few years, including programs and expanded course offerings. All 8th grade parents will be receiving a Paperless Post invitation. If you are a 7th-grade parent interested in attending, please email [email protected] to receive an invitation.

END OF FIRST QUARTER

End of 1st Quarter is Friday, October 23rd for Middle School Students. Progress report grades will be updated and posted in Powerschool the week of October 26th. 

CMS CONFERENCE WEEK

CMS Conference Week is November 2- November 6th. These will be minimum days for all students so teachers and parents/students can conference in the afternoons. More information will be coming out soon about how to sign up for conferences using the online scheduling system.

PARENT EDUCATION

Foundation News

online annual report and brochure

The Portola Valley Schools Foundation will not be publishing a paper version of our annual report and brochure this year, due to health and budget considerations.  Instead, in the coming weeks, we will launch our new Annual Report website which will include the complete donor list from last years campaign. If this change makes you rethink whether to be listed as “anonymous” please do let us know ([email protected])

Next week: Training For Distance Learning

community news

All community news is posted on the pto website 

HERE ARE THIS WEEK'S HIGHLIGHTS!   

For details, click the orange Community News button below and scroll through the listings.

• COLLECTING WARM BLANKETS FOR HOMELESS FAMILIES
  
• VOLUNTEER TUTORS NEEDED TO HELP AT-RISK, RWC MIDDLE SCHOOLERS​

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