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- 11/1: Daylight savings ends at 2am, turn back your clocks!
- Week of 11/23: THANKSGIVING BREAK
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- Week of 11/2: 2nd graders return two full days per week (M, Th); or PVVA
- Week of 11/9: 3rd graders return two full days per week (T, F); or PVVA
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Week of 11/30: In-person learning increases to four full days per week for 2nd and 3rd grade (M, T, Th, F)
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PARENT EDUCATION
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11/10: CG Speaker Series, Raising Anti-Racist Kids: Activating the Next Generation
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- 11/2-6: CMS Conference Week
- Week of 11/2: 4th graders return two days per week (M, Th); or PVVA
- Week of 11/9: 5th graders return two days per week (T, F); or PVVA
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Week of 11/30: In-person learning increases to four full days per week for 4th and 5th grade (M, T, Th, F)
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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.
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the pv hunt
The PV Hunt 2.0 is on! 5th grader Jake McLaughlin and his dad Mike have put together a socially distanced, self-paced way to explore Portola Valley following a series of clues. Get outside and walk, bike, or hike your way from clue to clue. You will need a compass and a phone with a QR scanner along with a thirst for adventure!
The Hunt begins at the corner of Alpine Road and Willowbrook Drive in Portola Valley. Look for the 4x4 inch clue on the telephone pole that looks like the below image. Using your QR reader on your mobile device, scan the QR code and it will pull up a web page describing the clue to the next destination. For more information, go to: https://portolahunt.godaddysites.com/
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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].
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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!
Thank you to Kit Antovich, Sangini Bedner, Kimberly Grauer, Leigh Pyle, Lesleen Riley, Erin Sanders, and Kim Zamboldi for helping “Boo!” our PVSD students this week! We hope your child enjoyed their treat! Please note that we were only able to deliver to students who agreed to share their info with the PTO and are in the school directory - for those students not listed in the directory, but would like to receive a bag (or if your delivery did not arrive), please email [email protected].
Thank you to all who submitted pictures and videos for the first ever Portola Valley Monster Mash-up! The video will be ready by Halloween so keep your eye out for a special PTO message with the link!
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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!
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Monday 11/2: 2nd grade students who have selected the hybrid option return to campus on Mondays and Thursdays and the Portola Valley Virtual Academy (PVVA) begins for 2nd graders who are continuing full distance learning. For those returning to campus, please remember to check temperatures before leaving your home and don't forget your facemask, water bottle and backpack. Please leave all toys at home and dress in layers for outdoor learning.
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Monday 11/2: 4th grade students who have selected the hybrid option return to campus on Mondays and Thursdays and the Portola Valley Virtual Academy (PVVA) begins for 4th graders who are continuing full distance learning. For those returning to campus, please remember to check temperatures before leaving your home and don't forget your facemask, water bottle and backpack. Please leave all toys at home and dress in layers for outdoor learning.
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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.
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Common Ground Speaker Series Upcoming Event
RAISING ANTI-RACIST KIDS
Activating the Next Generation
Featuring Beverly Daniel Tatum, PhD
In conversation with
Allison Briscoe-Smith, PhD
Tues. Nov. 10th
4pm-5:15pm PST
Online Zoom Webinar: Register to Attend (Registration closes at 2pm the day of the event)
Through generations of systemic racism, our nation has failed to protect and value Black children and families. Beyond just learning about racism and the inequity that abounds in our communities, the issue of racial justice also requires action. Dr. Beverly Daniel Tatum and Dr. Allison Briscoe-Smith will focus on how we, as parents, can play an active role in building an anti-racist society and supporting a future where all children are valued. Parents will hear practical advice for talking about race and inspiring kids to fight for racial equity.
For event registration and details, visit the Common Ground website.
As a reminder, prior virtual events, including videos of the Markham, College Panel and Kastner events are posted to the password protected page on Common Ground’s website. Please contact Anne Fazioli-Khiari ([email protected]) or Teri Wolf ([email protected]) for access.
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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])
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Next week: Training For Distance Learning | |
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.
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COLLECTING WARM BLANKETS FOR HOMELESS FAMILIES
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VOLUNTEER TUTORS NEEDED TO HELP AT-RISK, RWC MIDDLE SCHOOLERS
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