ALMOND THURSDAY WORD
January 5, 2017
 

UPCOMING DATES TO REMEMBER

• Monday, 1/16 - Holiday, NO SCHOOL
• Tuesday, 1/17 - Professional Development Day, NO SCHOOL
• Wednesday, 1/18 - 5th Graders Share Makey Makey Social Studies Projects (Multi, 5-6pm)
• Wednesday, 1/25 - PTA General Meeting (Multi, 8:30am)
• Tuesday, 1/31 - Final Submission for Bookwave
• Wednesday, 2/8 - SSC Meeting (Library, 3pm)
• Thursday, 2/9 - School Coffee (Library, 8:35am)
• Monday, 4/3 - STEM Expo School Day Showcase
• Tuesday, 4/4 - STEM Expo Community Night (Multi, 4:30pm - 6:00pm)

SCHOOL MESSAGE

...from Mrs. Benadom

“A Hat Full of Sky” by Terry Pratchett is a fanciful satire about a young girl learning to be a witch.  It is written beautifully and in it I found a quote that captivated me.

“Why do you go away? So that you can come back. So that you can see the place you came from with new eyes and extra colors. And the people there see you differently, too. Coming back to where you started is not the same as never leaving.”

Welcome back!

May 2017 be one full of fresh perspectives and brilliant hues.

PTA & SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS - NEW

ALMOND SINGERS
Our next practice Tuesday, January 10, 2017 @ 7:30am.  Mr. Chan

BOOKWAVE

• Don't forget to encourage your children to work on their Bookwave books!!  The deadline for final submission is Tuesday, January 31st.  You will have  MLK weekend to work on them but please start early so the children are not rushed.  If you need any extra pages or have questions, please contact Marissa Song at marissasong@gmail.com.
• Save the Date:  Bookwave Blast will be Thursday, March 16th 6-8pm at the MPR.  This is the event where all the children's books will be displayed . We hope to line up a guest author to make the event extra special.
• For parents who did not order Bookwave packages for their kids or would like to order packages for siblings, there is still time!  The program gives every child the chance to become a published author! Students from grades K-6 can experience the joy and satisfaction of creating their very own book and then seeing it printed and bound into a keepsake they’ll treasure forever. In the spring, after the books are printed, we’ll celebrate by displaying everyone’s work at a big party, complete with refreshments and prizes a. If you would like your child to participate, please provide a check for $10 made out to Almond PTA with your child's name, grade and teacher.  There will be a bin in the office for Bookwave checks.  Learn more about the program here.

LASD:  We Want You … Substitute Opportunities

• The Silicon Valley economy is doing well and unemployment is quite low.  For LASD, this means fewer people interested in substitute teaching.  We are looking for parents who would be interested in helping our schools by becoming a substitute teacher.  This may initially sound a bit unnerving, but it is actually a wonderful way to learn more about the learning of our students. You can choose your schedule, working as often or as little as you would like as well as at the schools of your choosing.  We could really use your help, so please consider the opportunity.
• If you would consider joining our substitute teaching pool, we are offering a free mini-training hosted by our Human Resource & Curriculum Departments.  Mark your calendars for Thursday, January 19th from 9am-12:30pm.  For more information click the link here and/or contact Erin Green, Director of Student and Staff Services at egreen@lasdschools.org

PTA & SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS - REPEATED

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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

"Science in January" weekly program at the Los Altos Library

• Presented by the Children’s Discovery Museum, “Science in January” will be held every Wednesday afternoon for four weeks.  Children in kindergarten and up with their caregivers are invited to explore science in various activities.
  • Wednesday, January 4 – Science Magic –Make a paperclip levitate using magnetic force.  Use a wand of static electricity to command a spinning straw and a floating butterfly.  Children will perform science magic tricks that will amaze their family and friends.
  • Wednesday, January 11 – Air We Go – Although you can’t see it, air is all around you, pushing, flowing, and moving.  Children will explore 10 different activities to find out some of the things that air does, use air power to make things fly or hover, and examine local air samples.
  • Wednesday, January 18 – Gadgets in Motion! – Children will explore the physics of motion using fun, creative gadgets.  Escaping air causes a propeller to spin.  A single marble uses momentum to move a mountain of marbles.  Straws and paper transform into a launching rocket.
  • Wednesday, January 25 – Amusement Park Science – The spins, drops, and twists of amusement parks have thrilled both kids and adults for ages.  But how often do we think about the science involved in roller coasters, the carousel, and wacky fun houses?  Children and parents together will explore gravity as they create miniature roller coasters, experience the power of springs as they make their own pinball machines, and test their strength while learning about air and water power.

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