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- Spring Break: 4/1 - 4/5
- FANfare: Saturday, 4/27, 6pm
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- Viajando en Espanol: 3/15
- Staff Appreciation Week: 3/18-3/22
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THREE CHEERS FOR THE STEM FAIR!
Congratulations to all the students who had their projects featured at the San Mateo STEM Fair last weekend. It was an exciting time for our district to showcase our student’s creativity at the fair!
Thank you Theresa Richard (CMS Science teacher) and Sarrie Paguirigan (Maker Coach) for representing Portola Valley School District, your presentation was superb!
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viajando en español - sign ups are now open!
Ormondale is hosting the annual school wide event "Viajando en Español” on March 15th.
Volunteers are needed to donate supplies and help in classrooms in the morning. Please refer to the following Sign-up Genius links to volunteer and learn more about the day’s activities:
Kindergarten - https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0d4fa5a622a7fa7-viajando
1st - https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0d4fa5a622a7fa7-viajando2
2nd - https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0d4fa5a622a7fa7-viajando3
3rd - https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0d4fa5a622a7fa7-viajando4
Viajando is a fun-filled event at Ormondale! In the morning, each classroom will represent a Spanish speaking country. Students with their passports will travel to various Spanish speaking countries. In each country (classroom) students will be able to learn a bit about that country, make a craft, taste some food, play a game, listen to some music and more. Kids and adults encouraged to get into the spirit by dressing up in cultural clothing and costume.
In addition to classroom activities held in the morning, there will be a musical concert hosted by Rockalingua @ 12:40pm in the MUR, as well as a performance led by Ms. Sangini. Parents (and non-Ormondale siblings) are welcome to attend these festive performances!
If you have any questions about how to get involved with "Viajando en Español" please talk to the lead parent in your grade, stop by room 1, or send an e-mail to Señora Covotta at [email protected].
Lead parents for Viajando en Español are:
K - Rosa Salgado (Valentina and Hector’s mom) - [email protected]
1st - Anne Fazioli-Khiari (Lulu and Camilla’s mom) - [email protected]
2nd - Eva Diez (Victoria’s mom) - [email protected]
3rd - Daphne Melendez (Bruce and Pierce’s mom) – [email protected]
Hope you are "viajando" with us on March 15th.
Adios!
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STAFF APPRECIATION WEEK
Staff Appreciation Week (SAW) is coming up at Ormondale March 18th - 22nd! Your Home Room Parent should have reached out for your help celebrating all of Ormondale's amazing staff.
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Terrific Turnips By Mrs. Wong’s Students
Did you know that turnips have been around for 4,000 years? That’s amazingly old! This is the perfect winter vegetable to add to your diet. Did you know that 100 calories of turnips can give you 25-40% of your daily fiber? Also, this superfood is nutritious and has antioxidants. Turnip leaves are an excellent source of vitamins C, E, and K. This superfood may help fight cancer and inflammation.
This root vegetable is mild in taste and is often added in salads and soups. You can boil, steam, microwave and roast them.
Knock, knock
Who’s there?
Turnip
Turnip, who?
Turnip the heat, it’s cold in here!
Turnips stay fresh in your refrigerator for up to 7 days. In conclusion, you should try this month’s turnip recipe. Enjoy!
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THANK YOU for a GREAT STAFF APPRECIATION WEEK
A huge thank you to Darci Reimund, for organizing an AMAZING staff appreciation week last week that included everything from the Monday coffee cart to two beautiful and delicious lunches, as well as the distribution of class gifts to our deserving teachers and staff.
Thank you to the volunteers who were able to help on Wednesday with recess duty so all of our staff could enjoy their delicious taco themed luncheon: Marjel Scheuer, Cheryl Richter, Karyn Bechtel, Lalanie Robbins, and Stefanie Trenchard.
Big thanks to the 4th grade and 5th grade parents for the Tuesday fruit contribution: Amanda Smoot, Sarah Vincenzo, Stefanie Trenchard, Tricia Christensen, Anngi Strick, Emilia Schor, Amy Okarma, Heather Milotich, Kirsten Bouman, Kit Antovich, Aimee Blum, Cristrina Baszucki, Alison Farrel, and Elizabeth Webb
Many thanks to the Friday soup, quiche and salad lunch volunteers: Elizabeth Holmes, Christina Baszucki, Moonyi Satusky, Marjel Scheuer, Erin Sanders, Julie Harding, Katrina Montinola, Brook Coffee, Wendy McAdam, Hayley Leinfelder, Sarah Vincenzo, Leslie Skanberg, Michelle Bellomo, Tricia Christensen, Ali Cooper, Emilia Schoe, Amanda Smoot, and Aimee Armsby. In addition a thank you to our recess duty and clean up team: Linda Kamran, Cori Moesta, Heather Milotic, Eva Diez, Dimitri Velikov, Chantal Ferrini, and Katherine Gilpin. Special thanks to Moonyi Satusky for presiding over the day of event.
A big shout out to Brook Coffee for the beautiful green potted plants for the staff to enjoy for months to come.
Thank you to all those involved in making this a special week for our teachers and staff at CMS. We couldn’t have done it without your help.
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GREAT Basketball Season
Time is a valuable commodity. We hope this basketball season has been an opportunity to invest in yourself by learning more about the game of basketball, by learning how to be a good teammate, by learning how to be an impact player on your team, and by taking risks and building connections with your classmates.
A key theme this season was growth and improvement. Over the course of the season, each team incorporated a growth mindset by constantly working to improve their skills, teamwork, and confidence.
Congratulations to all of the players for concluding another successful season. Thanks for demonstrating your Panther Pride by always representing your school in a positive way! Along with the players, a huge shout out to all of the parents and fans for your unconditional support of our athletes.
A giant thank you to all of our coaches:
6th grade girls: Jeff Klugman and Doug Farber
6th grade boys: Rich Zamboldi & Rob Cheney
7th grade boys: Chris Ritler / Nathan Sanders / Geoff Gurtner
8th grade boys: Dan Flahavan / Kristin Dragoo
One coach mentioned, "The players really advanced this year. They were running more complex plays and developed a better sense for the game. They also really progressed in listening. They are a very close knit team and enjoy being together. It has been a pleasure to coach them."
Congratulations to the 6th grade girls who finished first in the second bracket securing 5th place overall in league.
Special Congrats to the 8th grade boys team for finishing first in league out of 12 teams. In the last game of the regular season, they lost to La Entrada by one point but in the first round of the play-offs, they beat them and advanced to the finals. The team concluded the season with a win, beating Beachwood 50-41.
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CHECK THE LOST AND FOUND THIS WEEK
Just a note to check the lost and found for any missing items. Anything left will be cleared out during Spring break. Thank you!
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CMS CAMPUS VOLUNTEER DAY, Sun Apr 14th
Sunday, April 14th from 10am - noon
Mark you family calendar for the next CMS Campus Volunteer Day! We will get the school sparkling for the FANfare event AND ready for some great spring weather. The whole family is encouraged to join! More details will follow as we get closer.
To volunteer to help with planning or ask questions, please contact: Kim Zamboldi ([email protected])
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Volunteer to help the CMS Spring Play, Fri, March 22!
Come help us create props, costumes, and sets for the CMS Spring Play, Almost History. All CMS families are invited to work days on Friday March 22nd from 3-5 p.m. Siblings are welcome; if they are younger than 4th-grade, a parent must stay with them to help out.
We are also still looking for volunteers to help with backstage, hair & make-up, and other teams for the production in April.
For more information, please go to the Almost History website to sign up for one of the teams.
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Spring is in the air and FANfare is nearly here!
Have you bought your FANfare tickets yet? Join us for a very special evening under the stars, filled with great food, signature drinks, dancing, live music, and of course the amazing PVSD community of parents and local supporters. This year’s FAN (Fund-A-Need) will support Above and Beyond Learning Experiences: a series of curriculum enrichment events designed to spark the hearts and minds of students and make life-long learning impressions. Click Here to learn more. We look forward to seeing you on Saturday, April 27, from 6:00 – 10:00 p.m. in the big white tent on Corte Madera lawn!
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FANfare is coming. Here's your Babysitting Solution!
Why should parents have all the fun? (Said no one, ever, but stick with us.) While you’re enjoying the festivities of FANfare 2019, your kids can spend the evening with friends at the home of second grader Sarah Gilbert, fifth grader John Gilbert, and their parents, Dan and Judy.
Features include:
- Age-appropriate hosted bar (juice boxes, fizzy drinks, and moo juice)
- Pizza-to-table cuisine
- Good old-fashioned running around outside, weather permitting
- Movies
- Crafts
- Slumber-party-like atmosphere
Saturday, April 27. Check-in begins at 5:00 pm; please pick up by 11:00 pm.
$50 per kid, with a limit of 20 kids.
This event is exclusively offered for current Ormondale and Corte Madera students, grades K through 5.
To sign up, please email Sarah Dorahy ([email protected]).
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FANfare: Host a Party! A Hike? Maybe a Dinner? Or Take Some Kids to a Ballgame?
We are looking for some more hosts!
We have a super line-up of fun offerings for Buy-In Parties at FANfare this year. So, a HUGE thank you to the many families who are supporting PVSD by hosting a party or an event.
If you'd like to contribute, all you need to do is email Sarah Dorahy ([email protected]).
Send through your ideas - big or small - in the next two weeks. We'd love to hear from you.
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PLAY ON A TENNIS TEAM WITH YOUR FRIENDS with mountain view tennis academy!
Join a Spring local league for more fun and match play. For players age 7-12, more information visit: Mountain View Tennis Academy.
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After school art classes at Ladera Recreation Department
Robin Harper has opened up some spots in her popular after school art programs at the LRD.
The After School Art Club meets on Wednesdays from 1:50-2:50pm. “Explore line, shape, color and more in this after school art class for children. We will continue to learn about different artists in this class, and will do a class wide temporary mural towards the end of the session!”
Drawing for Kids Wednesdays from 3-4pm This is a great class that is directly after the After School Art Club. A great choice for parents who need more time, or children who want more art! Easy going class where children can learn how to draw different things using pencil, markers, and colored pencils and charcoal.
The openings in the classes begin on March 20th and continue until June 5th. (Please note, if your child is already enrolled in these classes you do not need to re-register).
For more information and to register, please go to https://laderarec.org/youth-classes/
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PVTC Summer Camps
Calling ALL young, aspiring actors looking for an amazing experience to join us for summer camp at PVTC!
Check out a variety of fun camps for actors ages 3 years old - high school. Our summer camp theme this year is "Against All Odds." Join us for stories that celebrate characters fighting for what they believe in. Whether changing the world by challenging the status quo, singing and dancing their hearts out to prove their unique talents, or looking to be acknowledged for who they are, we will take a deep dive into what it means to fight for a cause. Enjoy daily doses of music, acting activities, special projects and more!
REGISTER ONLINE at www.pvtc-ca.org
Summer Camps Run Between June 17th & August 16th
Options available for 4 week, 2 week, & 1 week camps
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Writing Contest Turns 3rd-9th Graders into Published Authors
Youth authors are unleashing their creativity with Society of Young Inklings in the 11th annual Inklings Book Contest. Young writers (grades 3-9) are invited submit original short stories and poems by March 15, 2019. Up to 20 winners will receive one-on-one mentorships with authors to learn firsthand the professional process of revising work prior to publication. Revised stories and poems will be published in the annual Inklings Book Anthology, to be released in August 2019. Details on submission can be found at www.younginklings.org/inklingsbookcontest.
Society of Young Inklings pairs professional writers with youth in online mentorships, courses, and publishing programs. Submitting a short story or poem to the Inklings Book Contest is an excellent way to learn about what Society of Young Inklings has to offer. All applicants receive access to a free masterclass to help them prepare their stories or poems for submission.
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Parent-Tot swim class (Baby and me)
Aqua Babies: Ages: 6mo to 24 months, 8:00 am– 8:30 am (30 Mins)
This class is an introduction to swimming for babies emphasizing bonding and communication between parent and child, student initiated activities and water adjustment. We use developmentally appropriate songs and games to introduce basic swim skills including: back floating, submersion and water safety.
Toddler classes Ages: 2 year –3 years old, 8:30 am– 9:00 am (30 Mins)
These students are comfortable being submerged underwater for 3-4 seconds, are anchoring to their parent's arm and the wall, and ready to be independent. This class focuses on introducing independent swimming skills including: advanced Sit Listen & Wait, Bobs, Safety Jumps and Propulsion.
Program cost per class: $30/Member $45/Non-Member
Optional packages:
10 class package- $250/Member $325/Non-Member
20 class package-$475/Member $625/Non-Member
To register please email [email protected]
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PAnthers "all sports" camp
Activities: Campers participate in a core group of physical activities, which enhance self-confidence, cooperation, sportsmanship, lifelong fitness, and an appreciation for a wide variety of sports. Camp activities change daily and include traditional and non-traditional sports.
Registration for Panthers Camp 2019 is available online - www.pantherscamppv.com.
Dates:
- Session 1: June 17-21
- Session 2: June 24-28
- Session 3: July 1-5 (no camp on 7/4)
* All sessions include optional extended care from 3:00-5:30 Monday - 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 who inspire others. Any questions, please contact Dan Flahavan ([email protected]).
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mountain camp
Making the world a better place by positively impacting campers and staff though the camp experience.
For the past four years, Mountain Camp Woodside has partnered with the Stanford University Graduate School of Education and Challenge Success to study how participation in our summer camp provides children with opportunities to develop critical 21st century learning skills. The results have been overwhelmingly positive and confirm what we have always believed - camp provides outstanding opportunities for kids to practice empathy, creative problem solving, personal responsibility, self-control, perseverance, teamwork and communication.
We encourage you to take a few minutes to watch this VIDEO to learn more about why camp is such a powerful experience for children.
Please feel free to contact us directly if you have any questions about this research and the impact that it has had on our camp program. Thank you.
Mountain Camp Woodside
Tel: 650-576-2267 / Email: jim@mountaincampwoodside.com
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