January 21, 2018

district news

Picture

IMPORTANT DATES

Picture

DISTRICT

  • 1/25 TK, Kinder Registration Opens

ORMONDALE 

  • 1/25 - Incoming TK, Kinder Parent Visit 8:30-9:30AM
  • 2/8 - Science Night

CORTE MADERA

  • ​2/1 - Stem Fair


Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten Registration

Registration for TK and Kindergarten at Ormondale School kicks off on Thursday, January 25.  Parents of children eligible for either of these classes are invited to attend an orientation at Ormondale from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. in the school library.  During this orientation parents will learn about the programs offered at Ormondale along with information on how to register.  The orientation concludes with a brief tour of the campus and the kindergarten classrooms.

Children who turn 5 by on or before September 1, 2018 are eligible for Kindergarten.  Children who turn 5 between September 2 and December 2 are eligible for Transitional Kindergarten.

Please share this information with family and friends who live in the Portola Valley School District attendance area. 

ormondale news

Picture

GET READY FOR ORMONDALE'S SCIENCE FAIR AND INVENTION CONVENTION!

The Fair starts on Tuesday February 6th, when students can bring their displays to the Ormondale MUR just before school. Ormondale's Science Night will be held Thursday the 8th from 6:00-7:00 pm. It's a time when families can come to view the displays, and hear what our resident Scientists and Inventors have been up to!

Please plan to come a little early and have dinner as there will be two food trucks at Ormondale to help with the dinner time crunch: Curve Ball- a sliders truck, and North Border- a Tex Mex Truck.

We look forward to seeing you there! 

corte madera news

community news

Picture

SOFTBALL REGISTRATION FOR GIRLS 5-14

SOFTBALL registration for the spring season is OPEN and will END on Jan 31. 

The spring season is focused on fun, teamwork and developing fundamental skills.  Girls of all ages and abilities are welcome.  Practices start Feb 20 and the last games are on May 12.  For more info or to register, please go to paloaltogirlssoftball.org or contact Chris Pandolfo at [email protected].

Picture

LADERA PRESCHOOL OPEN HOUSE

January 27th 10am-11am

You are invited to come an visit our beautiful campus and meet the teachers that make Ladera Preschool our favorite place. Drop by anytime between 10am and 11am and learn about our new extended programs for children ages 2-5.

For more information or to set up a tour, email us at [email protected] and check out our website at Laderapreschool.org

"A Life Time Love of Learning Begins in Preschool!"

Picture

CARILLON PRESCHOOL OPEN HOUSE

Saturday, January 27th 9am-11am

Come visit Carillon Preschool - where joy and learning go hand in hand.

Conveniently nestled in a peaceful redwood grove adjacent to the Portola Valley Town Center, Carillon Preschool offers a play-based curriculum that balances creative expression and academic readiness.

Carillon Preschool’s small classes create a nurturing, secure, and loving environment where teachers build strong, supportive relationships with each and every child.

For more information contact Enid Helene, Director of Carillon Preschool:

phone: 650-529-1335 or email: [email protected]

www.carillonpreschool.org

Carillon Preschool at Christ Episcopal Church / 815 Portola Road / Portola Valley

CREEKSIDE SPEAKER SERIES JANUARY 24TH

The Joy of Math: Foolproof Ways to Make Math Fun for Every Kid

Join us for an incredibly fun, hands-on math event for parents! You will experience firsthand a whole new side of math—a way of learning that is creative, playful, and challenging for kids at all levels.

  • Uncover the truth behind common math myths that may be holding your child back
  • Learn the three things that the best math classrooms have in common
  • Do what the kids do and get a taste of Creekside math as you play games, solve puzzles, and think about math in new ways

You’ll come away energized, with some great math games to play at home and an exciting vision of what math can be for your child!

January 24, 6:00-7:30pm at Creekside School, 884 Portola Road, Portola Valley

Kelli Pearson is the math teacher at Creekside and founder of Artful Math, an organization committed to bringing creativity and fun into math education. She is the author of Miss Brain’s Cool Math Games, and will be releasing her first online course in March 2018. In her free time she can often be found tromping through the woods, knitting, riding her unicycle or snuggling with her kitty.

Spaces are Limited. Register HERE

or contact [email protected] for more information.

JEFF ARONs' fall spring tennis program at sacred heart schools

BEGINNING FEBRUARY 1ST

Classes for Adults and Children

Jeff Arons is the director of tennis for Sacred Heart Schools.  His coaching experiences include founding/directing the East Palo Alto Tennis and Tutoring Program and coaching a Wimbledon doubles champion. 

Website:  www.jeffaronstennis.com

Email:  [email protected]

panther's camp 2018

Happy New Year!!!  On January 8th, registration for Panthers Camp 2018 is available online www.pantherscamppv.com

Panthers Camp is an “All Sports Camp” where campers participate in a core group of physical activities which enhance trying new things, self-confidence, cooperation, sportsmanship, lifelong fitness, and an appreciation for a wide variety of sports.

Dates: 

  • Session 1: June 11-15
  • Session 2: June 18-22
  • Session 3: June 25-29

All sessions include optional extended care from 3:00-5:30Monday –Thursday.

All sessions include optional fun Friday camp from 9:00-3:00. 

We look forward to another great summer at Panthers Camp building confident movers that inspire others.  Please let me know if you have any questions @ ([email protected]).

Best wishes, Mr. Flahavan

VISIT THE PTO WEBSITE!

If you no longer wish to receive this newsletter, please click unsubscribe below.