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- 9/24-9/28 PVSD Book Fair at ORM
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Book Fair Family Fun Night 9/25, 5-7pm, ORM
- Parent Education Night 10/17, 6:30pm, ORM
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- Parent/Teacher Conferences 9/24 - 9/28
- Bagels ‘N’ Books - 9/28 @ 745am
- Photo Day 10/3
- Extreme Energy Assembly 10/11
- Super Staff Lunch 10/17
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- Middle School BBQ Lunch - 9/27
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Global Cardboard Challenge - 10/4
Super Staff Lunch - 10/10 CMS 4/5 Assembly - 10/30 | |
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PVSD BOOK FAIR!
Monday, Sept 24 - Friday, Sept 28 in the Ormondale MUR
PVSD's Enchanted Forest Book Fair is almost here! Once again, we will host a Scholastic Signature Fair with easy-to-navigate cases, lots of popular series, books for early readers and middle grade titles, and even some adult titles.
The book fair will be open before, during, and after school in the Ormondale MUR. Highlights of the fair will include:
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Family Fun Night with Food Trucks (vegetarian options available) from 5-7pm on Tues, 9/25 including Rocko's Ice Cream Taco Truck!
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Bagels and Books Breakfast (for children and caregivers, especially dads!) from 7:45-8:30am on Fri, 9/28.
Book Fair Hours:
9/24: 7:45am-4pm
9/25: 7:45am-4pm. and 5pm-7pm
9/26: 7:45am-1:30pm
9/27: 7:45am-4pm
9/28: 7:45am-11:30am
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This is a very fun volunteer opportunity with many options to suit your schedule. Sign up to volunteer HERE!
The book fair is the only source of supplemental support for the libraries at both Ormondale and Corte Madera.
Last year, over 50% of all sales came back to the libraries! Come buy a book and help build our schools' libraries!
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PARENT EDUCATION NIGHT
Building Your Child’s Executive Functioning Skills
Speaker: Ali Zidel Meyers
Wednesday, October 17th at 6:30pm
Ormondale Elementary School MUR
All PVSD & Woodside K-8th Parents Welcome
Join us for a dynamic parent education event on Executive Functioning (EF) skills, funded by PVSD. You’ll learn practical tools and strategies to support the development of Executive Functioning capacities in everyday ways. Topics will include: an overview of EF, what to expect of your child (and when) regarding EF skill development, challenges and opportunities in EF skill-building, as well as methods for organization and time management that you can teach (and model for) your child right away. For more information about speaker, Ali Zidel Meyers, visit, www.meyerslearning.com
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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.
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PTO tHANK YOU
THANK YOU to everyone who popped into the popcorn preview.
And a special shout out to all the volunteers who helped kids browse books & serve the delicious popcorn!!
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BAGELS ‘N’ BOOKS
Come grab a bagel, coffee and some books! It's your last opportunity to shop. The Bagels ‘N’ Books Breakfast is hosted by the First Grade Parents on the last day of the Book Fair.
Children and caregivers stop by for a lovely breakfast while participating in the book fair, this Friday 745am - 830am.
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earth doMe assembly!
Wow, what an incredible sight! Be sure to ask your students about the earth dome, so many great things to hear and learn about!
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September's Superfood - Amazing Avocados
By Mrs. Bouman's Class
Did you know that avocados are a fruit? This superfood is packed with 20 different vitamins and minerals. Avocados have vitamins A, B, C, D, B1, B2, E, & K. This small fruit contains more potassium than a banana. They are high in fiber and good for our brains and eyes. Avocados are heart healthy and contain powerful antioxidants to fight against cancer, strokes, and heart attacks. They even help lower your blood pressure. This green fruit is only 160 calories and has 2 grams of healthy fat. Finally, they help our bodies absorb nutrients. All and all they are the perfect superfood to eat everyday!
This month Ms. Grech’s class prepared a healthy avocado dip with carrots and celery for the students to enjoy. The recipe is simple to make and only has a few ingredients.
Robert’s Supermarket has generously partnered with Ormondale School and will be providing all the fruits and vegetables for our superfood program and recipes. Please support Roberts by shopping in their stores.
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THANK YOU PICNIC VOLUNTEERS
One more thank you to all CMS families who enjoyed a gorgeous Portola Valley evening celebrating back to school. What a sunset! Special gratitude goes to the Student Council, Eric Hartwig, Keith Kerkhoff and Todd Patterson.
We could not have made the event happen without the help of parent volunteers Cori Moesta, Camilla Eckstein, Chris White, Kathy Gurtner, Chantal Ferrini, Wendy Lair, Katherine Gilpin, Helen Wolter, Gwen Dilday, Karyn Ellis, Maria Matsumoto, Annielka and Mario Perez, Rosa and Jorge Prado, Tore Gillbrand and Uwe Horchner.
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SMILES AND BIG THANKS
Thank you to Michelle Bellomo for orchestrating our CMS picture day on Thursday. She had great additional help from Karyn Ellis, Aimee Stepp, and Christina Baszucki.
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GLOBAL CARDBOARD CHALLENGE 10/4
On Thursday, October 4th, the CMS Makery Club will be hosting the 3rd Annual Global Cardboard Challenge arcade in the MUR.
The Global Cardboard Challenge is an annual event that brings together teachers, parents and children in countries around the world to emphasize the importance of creativity and play (inspired by the movie "Caine's Arcade"). It also bring communities together to foster and celebrate child creativity.
Parents are invited to support the game makers by playing their games on the day of the event. Students are invited to enter a cardboard creation. The arcade will be open during lunch on Thursday, October 4th.
For more information contact: Sarrie Paguirigan ([email protected])
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Vote YES on Z for Ormondale and Corte Madera!
This November, we have the opportunity to vote YES on Measure Z to upgrade and renovate Ormondale and Corte Madera schools. As you may know, some of our classrooms and school facilities, 30 to 60 years ago, need extensive repairs and updates. These immediate needs are straining school budgets.
Measure Z on the November ballot will upgrade our PVSD schools — all funds will stay in our community.
Measure Z will:
- Replace classrooms for science, technology and art instruction at both schools,
- Replace leaking roofs, plumbing and electrical systems,
- Upgrade outdated facilities, classrooms and security systems to improve school security and meet current safety codes, and
- Update educational facilities to keep pace with 21st century teaching and learning.
To learn more or get involved: Go to www.YESonZforPVSD.com or contact Anne Fazioli-Khiari at [email protected]
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Menlo-Atherton Volleyball Community Clinic
Calling all volleyball players in grades 4-8! Join the M-A Girls Varsity Volleyball team at our annual Community Clinic! Learn the game or hone your skills during a fun afternoon with the M-A players and other fellow volleyball players. We welcome all players regardless of skill or experience.
Saturday, September 29th, 2018
4th & 5th graders: 1:00 – 2:30pm
6th – 8th graders: 3:30 – 5:00pm (check-in begins 15 min prior to start)
Menlo-Atherton High School, Ayers Gym, 555 Middlefield Rd., Atherton (Gym access on Ringwood Ave, 3rd entrance)
$35 in advance, $40 at the door All proceeds support the M-A Girls Volleyball Program For more information or to sign-up, please visit our website at:
http://www.m-avolleyball.com/CampsClinics
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Common Ground Speaker Series
Vicki Hoefle
Duct Tape Parenting: Step Back So Kids Can Step Up
Tues, Sept 25, 9:30am Saint Andrew’s Episcopal School
Tues, Sept 25, 7:00pm Woodside Elementary
Wed, Sept 26, 9:30am The Carey School
Register on Eventbrite for convenient event reminders and updates. The entrance fee is $20 for non-Common Ground schools (PVSD is a non-member)
Parent coach and educator Vicki Hoefle provides a relationship-based guide for raising kids who will develop the respect, responsibility and resilience needed to go out in the world. She challenges parents to step back and let children learn from their mistakes. Giving children the space to step up and solve problems builds self-regulation, self-confidence and self-reliance. Hoefle also tackles the tricky terrain of parenting as partners, guiding parents toward collaborative decision making to enhance family harmony. For more information visit the Common Ground Website.
Please arrive 15 minutes early to ensure seating.
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CANCELLED - Alpine Hills Aquatics Open House
Alpine Hills Aquatics Open house scheduled for September 22nd had to be cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Chuck Woo at [email protected].
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