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ALMOND THURSDAY WORD
October 12, 2017
UPCOMING DATES TO REMEMBER
- Friday, 10/13 - Thursday, 10/19 - Scholastic Book Fair
Saturday, 10/14 -WalkathonPostponed- Wednesday, 10/18 - School Site Council (Library @ 3:10pm)
- Thursday, 10/19 - Minimum Day (12:15pm Dismissal)
- Thursday, 10/26 - School Coffee re: New Generation Science Standards (8:45am, Multi)
- Friday, 10/27 - Halloween Carnival (3:30pm - 5:30pm, Blacktop)
SCHOOL MESSAGE
SENT EARLIER TODAY…
Greetings Almond Families,
Due to the projection of unprecedented, unhealthy air quality for the next several days in the Bay Area, the Walk-a-thon scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 14th has been postponed. The health of our students, as well as staff, volunteers & participants must be first and foremost.
The fires in the North Bay are proving to be historical in their impact. We've cheered students in the past through both extreme heat and chilly rain. However, the already poor air quality is projected to worsen significantly for the next few days.
The Almond PTA is coordinating with other district PTAs to research options for rescheduling this fun, important community-building and fundraising event. We are looking at future Saturdays and are willing to be creative. Stay tuned for details.
I want to thank our event chairs and all the parents who have prepared t-shirts, medals, food and the course itself. So much time and energy has been invested. Your children may be disappointed - please reassure them that we will celebrate a successful event together - soon!
While postponing this annual family event is not what we were hoping, we need to keep all of our community members' health and wellness in mind. We are saddened by this inconvenience, but we are fortunate to not be contending with potentially catastrophic losses like our friends and family in the North Bay. We have been moved to support so many suffering in disaster zones recently - this is close to home.
A group of Almond parents are considering how we might utilize the time that was already set aside on Saturday to organize a relief effort to help families up north who are facing tremendous hardships. Once a concrete plan is in place, we will communicate it to you in the event you’d like to participate.
Thank you for your understanding. Please look for future information about the rescheduling of our Walk-a-thon.
Sincerely,
Erika Benadom
PTA & SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS - NEW
WALKING, WHEELING, & CARPOOLING
- Please join with other families in our community to promote walking, wheeling, and carpooling in groups to Almond! If you are interested, you can help us create these groups by sending us information about your interest using the following forms.
- You can also email Cheryl Branson directly with questions.
LAEF: PHONATHON ON THE WAY!
- The LAEF Phonathon is coming! Join the fun and help LAEF raise over $500,000
- Our annual phonathon is coming up Tuesday and Wednesday, October 24 & 25. It’s a fantastic opportunity to build community spirit and educate families about the essential staff and programs LAEF funds. Last year, our volunteers called over 1200 families.
- Sign up to help out at LAEFonline.org
- Save Us a Call! Make your donation or pledge today at LAEFonline.org so we won’t call you during our phonathon. Our 2017-18 goal is $3.7M & 100% participation from all LASD Families.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR TEACHER APPRECIATION LUNCH
- The PTA Staff Appreciation Committee organizes a teacher luncheon each year during the November parent/teacher conferences. Teachers and staff can quickly pop into the staff room for a warm lunch in between their conferences on Monday, November 20. In order to host this lunch, we rely on parent volunteers to provide soups, sides, desserts and drinks. If you are able to contribute, please sign up here: Sign-Up - November Soup Parent / Teacher Conference. Contact Lynn Kostow or Andrea Bocking with any questions.
PROJECT CORNERSTONE OCTOBER MESSAGE
- This month’s ABC book (for 1st through 5th graders), “Giraffes Can’t Dance” by Giles Andreae tells the story of Gerald the giraffe who is able to dance to his own tune when he gets some encouraging words from an unlikely friend. This book is all about Personal Power! We gain personal power when we focus on the thousands of wonderful gifts and talents we have and can develop in ourselves. Positive personal power prevents us from hurting other people’s feelings and helps us avoid being the victim of hurtful behavior. And when someone isn’t kind to you, remember that you get to CHOOSE how to react. You can use your lid and tap into your Positive Power to know that you CAN do it!
- Kindergarteners will hear "Join In and Play" this month, with lessons about how to get along, being a good sport, and cooperating. The book also talks about being a friend, how to make a friend, and playing together.
- Sixth graders will read and discuss a chapter from Middle School Confidential by Annie Fox, M.Ed. The lesson this month will focus on learning to distinguish between friends: "real vs. the other kind" and discussing what to do when a friendship isn't working out.
- Please contact Almond co-leads Mona ElNaggar (monayousuf05@gmail.com) or Jen Walker (jenswalker5@gmail.com) with any questions.
S.O.A.R. CELEBRATIONS
(listed alphabetically by last name)
- Arisa Angspatt, 10/11, Solving problems, Always making good choices, Respecting self and others. You have a positive attitude, you are creative, and you are always willing to help others.
- Leslie Cesareo, 9/28/17, Owning learning, Always making good choices. Leslie demonstrates a growth mindset, always working hard to improve and making sure she has what she needs in order to succeed. Mr. Stuart and Ms. Aubrey
- Amelia Eskilsson, 9/28/17, Owning learning, Always making good choices. Amelia owns her learning and works hard to overcome a language barrier and completes high quality work. In only one month, Amelia has made amazing growth! Mr. Stuart and Ms. Aubrey
- Emmanuel Esquivel Pena, 10/11/17, Solving problems, Owning learning. You remember to put a finger space between words and work hard to hear all of the sounds when spelling a word.
- Andy Palant, 10/11/17, Owning learning, Always making good choices. You are responsible about finishing your work. You are enthusiastic and willing to try new ideas.
- Dragos Popescu, 9/28/17, Respecting self and others. Dragos is respectful and helps his peers whenever they drop things or need help during a transition. Mr. Stuart and Ms. Aubrey
- Anthony Tam, 10/10/17, Always making good choices, Respecting self and others. Anthony always helps out his table group, getting their computers and backpacks for them without being asked.
- Yuta Tokusei, 9/18/17, Owning learning. Yuta was proactive in making up work when he was gone for a few days. He checked the home work calendar. Mr. Stuart and Ms. Aubrey
WANT TO SUBMIT SOMETHING TO THE THURSDAY WORD?
Send announcements to us at AlmondThursdayWord@
Quick Links…
School & Community News now found via Peachjar:
https://www.peachjar.com/
Almond Elementary School Website
Copyright © 2003-2016 Los Altos School District. All rights reserved.
ALMOND THURSDAY WORD
October 12, 2017
UPCOMING DATES TO REMEMBER
- Friday, 10/13 - Thursday, 10/19 - Scholastic Book Fair
Saturday, 10/14 -WalkathonPostponed- Wednesday, 10/18 - School Site Council (Library @ 3:10pm)
- Thursday, 10/19 - Minimum Day (12:15pm Dismissal)
- Thursday, 10/26 - School Coffee re: New Generation Science Standards (8:45am, Multi)
- Friday, 10/27 - Halloween Carnival (3:30pm - 5:30pm, Blacktop)
SCHOOL MESSAGE
SENT EARLIER TODAY…
Greetings Almond Families,
Due to the projection of unprecedented, unhealthy air quality for the next several days in the Bay Area, the Walk-a-thon scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 14th has been postponed. The health of our students, as well as staff, volunteers & participants must be first and foremost.
The fires in the North Bay are proving to be historical in their impact. We've cheered students in the past through both extreme heat and chilly rain. However, the already poor air quality is projected to worsen significantly for the next few days.
The Almond PTA is coordinating with other district PTAs to research options for rescheduling this fun, important community-building and fundraising event. We are looking at future Saturdays and are willing to be creative. Stay tuned for details.
I want to thank our event chairs and all the parents who have prepared t-shirts, medals, food and the course itself. So much time and energy has been invested. Your children may be disappointed - please reassure them that we will celebrate a successful event together - soon!
While postponing this annual family event is not what we were hoping, we need to keep all of our community members' health and wellness in mind. We are saddened by this inconvenience, but we are fortunate to not be contending with potentially catastrophic losses like our friends and family in the North Bay. We have been moved to support so many suffering in disaster zones recently - this is close to home.
A group of Almond parents are considering how we might utilize the time that was already set aside on Saturday to organize a relief effort to help families up north who are facing tremendous hardships. Once a concrete plan is in place, we will communicate it to you in the event you’d like to participate.
Thank you for your understanding. Please look for future information about the rescheduling of our Walk-a-thon.
Sincerely,
Erika Benadom
PTA & SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS - NEW
WALKING, WHEELING, & CARPOOLING
- Please join with other families in our community to promote walking, wheeling, and carpooling in groups to Almond! If you are interested, you can help us create these groups by sending us information about your interest using the following forms.
- You can also email Cheryl Branson directly with questions.
LAEF: PHONATHON ON THE WAY!
- The LAEF Phonathon is coming! Join the fun and help LAEF raise over $500,000
- Our annual phonathon is coming up Tuesday and Wednesday, October 24 & 25. It’s a fantastic opportunity to build community spirit and educate families about the essential staff and programs LAEF funds. Last year, our volunteers called over 1200 families.
- Sign up to help out at LAEFonline.org
- Save Us a Call! Make your donation or pledge today at LAEFonline.org so we won’t call you during our phonathon. Our 2017-18 goal is $3.7M & 100% participation from all LASD Families.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR TEACHER APPRECIATION LUNCH
- The PTA Staff Appreciation Committee organizes a teacher luncheon each year during the November parent/teacher conferences. Teachers and staff can quickly pop into the staff room for a warm lunch in between their conferences on Monday, November 20. In order to host this lunch, we rely on parent volunteers to provide soups, sides, desserts and drinks. If you are able to contribute, please sign up here: Sign-Up - November Soup Parent / Teacher Conference. Contact Lynn Kostow or Andrea Bocking with any questions.
PROJECT CORNERSTONE OCTOBER MESSAGE
- This month’s ABC book (for 1st through 5th graders), “Giraffes Can’t Dance” by Giles Andreae tells the story of Gerald the giraffe who is able to dance to his own tune when he gets some encouraging words from an unlikely friend. This book is all about Personal Power! We gain personal power when we focus on the thousands of wonderful gifts and talents we have and can develop in ourselves. Positive personal power prevents us from hurting other people’s feelings and helps us avoid being the victim of hurtful behavior. And when someone isn’t kind to you, remember that you get to CHOOSE how to react. You can use your lid and tap into your Positive Power to know that you CAN do it!
- Kindergarteners will hear "Join In and Play" this month, with lessons about how to get along, being a good sport, and cooperating. The book also talks about being a friend, how to make a friend, and playing together.
- Sixth graders will read and discuss a chapter from Middle School Confidential by Annie Fox, M.Ed. The lesson this month will focus on learning to distinguish between friends: "real vs. the other kind" and discussing what to do when a friendship isn't working out.
- Please contact Almond co-leads Mona ElNaggar (monayousuf05@gmail.com) or Jen Walker (jenswalker5@gmail.com) with any questions.
S.O.A.R. CELEBRATIONS
(listed alphabetically by last name)
- Arisa Angspatt, 10/11, Solving problems, Always making good choices, Respecting self and others. You have a positive attitude, you are creative, and you are always willing to help others.
- Leslie Cesareo, 9/28/17, Owning learning, Always making good choices. Leslie demonstrates a growth mindset, always working hard to improve and making sure she has what she needs in order to succeed. Mr. Stuart and Ms. Aubrey
- Amelia Eskilsson, 9/28/17, Owning learning, Always making good choices. Amelia owns her learning and works hard to overcome a language barrier and completes high quality work. In only one month, Amelia has made amazing growth! Mr. Stuart and Ms. Aubrey
- Emmanuel Esquivel Pena, 10/11/17, Solving problems, Owning learning. You remember to put a finger space between words and work hard to hear all of the sounds when spelling a word.
- Andy Palant, 10/11/17, Owning learning, Always making good choices. You are responsible about finishing your work. You are enthusiastic and willing to try new ideas.
- Dragos Popescu, 9/28/17, Respecting self and others. Dragos is respectful and helps his peers whenever they drop things or need help during a transition. Mr. Stuart and Ms. Aubrey
- Anthony Tam, 10/10/17, Always making good choices, Respecting self and others. Anthony always helps out his table group, getting their computers and backpacks for them without being asked.
- Yuta Tokusei, 9/18/17, Owning learning. Yuta was proactive in making up work when he was gone for a few days. He checked the home work calendar. Mr. Stuart and Ms. Aubrey
WANT TO SUBMIT SOMETHING TO THE THURSDAY WORD?
Send announcements to us at AlmondThursdayWord@
Quick Links…
School & Community News now found via Peachjar:
https://www.peachjar.com/
Almond Elementary School Website
Copyright © 2003-2016 Los Altos School District. All rights reserved.
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