ALMOND THURSDAY WORD
August 24, 2017
UPCOMING DATES TO REMEMBER
- Thursday, 8/24 - Picture Day Grades 4-6
- Monday, 8/28 - Gr. 5/6, Bring Instruments to School
- Thursday, 8/31 - Back to School Night
- 6:00pm - 6:40pm Classroom Visits (4-6)
6:45pm - 7:00pm School Message in Multi (standing, no seats)
7:05pm - 7:45pm Classroom Visits (TK-3)
- 6:00pm - 6:40pm Classroom Visits (4-6)
- Friday, 9/1
- Gr. 5/6, Bring Instruments to School
- Minimum Day (Dismissal @ 12:15pm for Grades 1-6, TK/K @ 12pm)
- Monday, 9/4 - Holiday, No School
- Wednesday, 9/20 - PTA General Meeting (Multi @ 8:30am)
- Friday, 9/22 - LASD Staff Development Day, No School
SCHOOL MESSAGE
A hallmark of a successful relationship is - communication. It is a focus of the Los Altos School District to strengthen the connection between home and school through effective and efficient communication. Almond will be supporting this two way dialogue in the following ways.
- Almond Twitter Feed
- On an almost daily basis, either the principal, and/or some teachers will share out happenings that take place at school through pictures and captions.
- Thursday Word Email
- This is a collaborative effort between the school and PTA. There will always be a list of events, a succinct message from the school, as well as a variety of reminders of PTA happenings or school information.
- Friday Homeroom Teacher Email Blasts
- Every teacher (or grade level) will send a brief email to your inbox on Fridays to share highlights from the prior week and/or “don’t forgets” for the week to follow.
- Evidence of Student Learning (Friday Folders)
- In grades TK/K - 4, students will bring home student work in folders on Fridays (kinder may send them home daily for some time). In grades 5/6, students no longer use folders. Their work will be returned to them as it is reviewed. They will either be asked to keep it in their binders, or to take it home. Digital folders will also hold many of their learning artifacts. Feel free to ask them to share their progress with you.
- School Coffees
- On a monthly basis, school staff members will make themselves available to the school community to share information about different initiatives within Almond and LASD. There will be a time for questions and a two way dialogue.
- Dates & Tentative Topics
- Thursday, 8/31/2017, 8:45am, Multi - Mission, Vision, SOAR
- Thursday, 9/28/2017, 8:45am, Multi - ELA Essential Standards / Reader’s Workshop
- Thursday, 10/26/2017, 8:45am, Multi - New Generation Science Standards (NGSS)
- Thursday, 11/30/2017, 8:45am, Multi - Evidence of Learning
- Thursday, 12/14/2017, 8:45am, Multi - Math Essential Standards / Number Talks
- Thursday, 1/25/2018, 8:45am, Multi - A Glance into Collaboration
- Thursday, 2/15/2018, 8:45am, Multi - Measures of Learning
- Thursday, 3/29/2018, 8:45am, Multi - Beyond Academics
- Thursday, 4/26/2018, 8:45am, Multi - Application of Learning
- Thursday, 5/31/2018, 8:45am, Multi - Reflections & Celebrations
- School Site Council (SSC)
- Every school in the State of CA is required to convene this group. The intent is to involve both school staff and the parent community in carrying forward the Single Plan for Student Achievement. We look forward to parents joining us who are ready to roll up their sleeves in support of accomplishing our goals.
- Dates
- Wednesday, September 13, 3:10pm, Library - Agenda TBD
- Wednesday, October 18, 3:10pm, Library - Agenda TBD
- Wednesday, January 3, 3:10pm, Library - Agenda TBD
- March - Date/Agenda TBD
- April - Date/Agenda TBD
PTA & SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS - NEW
WORK OPPORTUNITIES @ ALMOND
- Two of our amazing staff members are embarking on new professional journeys; Joyce Musselman will now work full time for the Special Education office at the district office and Ricky Character is going to pursue a career in personal training. We are thrilled for them and they will be missed dearly at Almond.
- This creates two vacancies; kindergarten aide and office clerk. If you’re interested in either, please let Mrs. Benadom know.
- Also - still looking for noon duty support.
HOT LUNCH VENDOR LIAISON STILL NEEDED!
A Hot Lunch Volunteer Coordinator has been found for this. Thank you to that individual!!!!
- Hot Lunch Vendor Liaison - communicate with Pasta Market on any issues that arise (including menu); stock lunchroom supplies; hangs weekly menu signs.
Please contact Rachel Harnish, rachelharnish@yahoo.com, Almond PTA President.
THE ALMOND PTA WANTS YOU!
The Almond Parent Teacher Association (PTA) welcomes you to the 2017-2018 school year and invites you to join our PTA. You can join via the online back to school process (click here) or pick up a PTA membership form in the Almond School Office. Your PTA membership includes discounts at Legoland, Aquarium of the Pacific, California Academy of Sciences, Google Express and more. By joining you will:
- Support your child by bringing parents and teachers together to promote the education, health, safety and well-being of Almond students.
- Support our teachers. The PTA coordinates room parents and classroom volunteers, and it pays for classroom supplies and instructional materials.
- Support Almond families. The PTA publishes the Almond School Directory and organizes fun family events such as the Ice Cream Social, Walkabout, Science Fair, STEM Expo, International Feast, and the Halloween Carnival.
- Support enrichment opportunities at Almond School. The PTA contributes to the Living Classroom Program, the Art Docent Program, and funds the Primary Grade Music Program.
For more information about joining the Almond PTA, please contact Alix Apfelberg, PTA Membership Chair (alix_apfelberg@yhahoo.com, 650-245-6445)
LAEF WELCOMES YOU TO THE 2017-18 SCHOOL YEAR!
- Over the past few days you’ve been busy buying school supplies, filling out forms and helping your students settle into a new routine; maybe even a new school. We hope everyone’s year is off to a great start!
- We at the Los Altos Educational Foundation (LAEF) are proud to partner with the District and PTAs at each school to provide a well-rounded education and we feel so fortunate to have a school district that cares so deeply about providing a wonderful education for each and every one of our kids. Whether your child’s favorite part of the day is PE, STEM, a Junior High elective or just having a little extra attention from his or her teacher, your donations to LAEF help make that possible.
- We hope you will join us in supporting these programs at the suggested level of $1,200 per child. Our goal is $3.7 million and 100% participation from our parent community, so every gift in any amount is appreciated. If you missed the link in the back to school forms, please head towww.LAEFOnline.org to make your donation to LAEF.
Become a LIVING CLASSROOM docent... share your love of nature with kids!
- It's time to harvest seeds from heirloom tomatoes, plant our winter wheat and veggies, search the schoolyard for animal homes, and learning about Native California Indian uses of plants! If you like all those things and more, please consider becoming a Living Classroom docent! Living Classroom is looking for docents to help deliver hands-on garden-based lessons to the students of the Los Altos School District. No experience necessary as we provide all the training needed! Our Fall Docent Training will take place on Monday mornings from 9am-Noon from Sep. 11th – Oct. 16th (please see our Fall training flyer for locations).
- Want to learn more about our program? Please consider attending one of our upcoming Informational Meetings from 10-11am on Monday 8/21 or Monday 8/28 at the Los Altos School District iLearn Studio, 201 Covington Road, Los Altos and/or visit our website at www.living-classroom.org.
- Questions? Email us at livingclassroom@lasdschools.
org or call (650) 947-1103.
PTA & SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS - REPEATED
AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS
- Are you looking for interesting programs after school right here at Almond?
- Take a look at the options we offer including Sports, Technology, Design, Art and Music
- *NEW* offerings this Fall –Interior Design, Martial Arts, Jr Chefs Cooking, Lacrosse and Gymnastics. We also have a new Tennis offering.
- It’s simple to sign up! Go to the After School Programs schedule on the Almond website.
- Please contact Jennel Massey with any questions. Also if you missed the end of year Survey and have feedback on how we can continue to improve the after school offerings, please complete it HERE!
PTA BACK TO SCHOOL REGISTRATION
Welcome Back Parents! Please remember to do your Almond PTA Back to School registration available at THIS link. This is different than the Los Altos School District's InfoSnap registration that you completed.
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
[none at this time]
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
ALMOND THURSDAY WORD
August 24, 2017
UPCOMING DATES TO REMEMBER
- Thursday, 8/24 - Picture Day Grades 4-6
- Monday, 8/28 - Gr. 5/6, Bring Instruments to School
- Thursday, 8/31 - Back to School Night
- 6:00pm - 6:40pm Classroom Visits (4-6)
6:45pm - 7:00pm School Message in Multi (standing, no seats)
7:05pm - 7:45pm Classroom Visits (TK-3)
- 6:00pm - 6:40pm Classroom Visits (4-6)
- Friday, 9/1
- Gr. 5/6, Bring Instruments to School
- Minimum Day (Dismissal @ 12:15pm for Grades 1-6, TK/K @ 12pm)
- Monday, 9/4 - Holiday, No School
- Wednesday, 9/20 - PTA General Meeting (Multi @ 8:30am)
- Friday, 9/22 - LASD Staff Development Day, No School
SCHOOL MESSAGE
A hallmark of a successful relationship is - communication. It is a focus of the Los Altos School District to strengthen the connection between home and school through effective and efficient communication. Almond will be supporting this two way dialogue in the following ways.
- Almond Twitter Feed
- On an almost daily basis, either the principal, and/or some teachers will share out happenings that take place at school through pictures and captions.
- Thursday Word Email
- This is a collaborative effort between the school and PTA. There will always be a list of events, a succinct message from the school, as well as a variety of reminders of PTA happenings or school information.
- Friday Homeroom Teacher Email Blasts
- Every teacher (or grade level) will send a brief email to your inbox on Fridays to share highlights from the prior week and/or “don’t forgets” for the week to follow.
- Evidence of Student Learning (Friday Folders)
- In grades TK/K - 4, students will bring home student work in folders on Fridays (kinder may send them home daily for some time). In grades 5/6, students no longer use folders. Their work will be returned to them as it is reviewed. They will either be asked to keep it in their binders, or to take it home. Digital folders will also hold many of their learning artifacts. Feel free to ask them to share their progress with you.
- School Coffees
- On a monthly basis, school staff members will make themselves available to the school community to share information about different initiatives within Almond and LASD. There will be a time for questions and a two way dialogue.
- Dates & Tentative Topics
- Thursday, 8/31/2017, 8:45am, Multi - Mission, Vision, SOAR
- Thursday, 9/28/2017, 8:45am, Multi - ELA Essential Standards / Reader’s Workshop
- Thursday, 10/26/2017, 8:45am, Multi - New Generation Science Standards (NGSS)
- Thursday, 11/30/2017, 8:45am, Multi - Evidence of Learning
- Thursday, 12/14/2017, 8:45am, Multi - Math Essential Standards / Number Talks
- Thursday, 1/25/2018, 8:45am, Multi - A Glance into Collaboration
- Thursday, 2/15/2018, 8:45am, Multi - Measures of Learning
- Thursday, 3/29/2018, 8:45am, Multi - Beyond Academics
- Thursday, 4/26/2018, 8:45am, Multi - Application of Learning
- Thursday, 5/31/2018, 8:45am, Multi - Reflections & Celebrations
- School Site Council (SSC)
- Every school in the State of CA is required to convene this group. The intent is to involve both school staff and the parent community in carrying forward the Single Plan for Student Achievement. We look forward to parents joining us who are ready to roll up their sleeves in support of accomplishing our goals.
- Dates
- Wednesday, September 13, 3:10pm, Library - Agenda TBD
- Wednesday, October 18, 3:10pm, Library - Agenda TBD
- Wednesday, January 3, 3:10pm, Library - Agenda TBD
- March - Date/Agenda TBD
- April - Date/Agenda TBD
PTA & SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS - NEW
WORK OPPORTUNITIES @ ALMOND
- Two of our amazing staff members are embarking on new professional journeys; Joyce Musselman will now work full time for the Special Education office at the district office and Ricky Character is going to pursue a career in personal training. We are thrilled for them and they will be missed dearly at Almond.
- This creates two vacancies; kindergarten aide and office clerk. If you’re interested in either, please let Mrs. Benadom know.
- Also - still looking for noon duty support.
HOT LUNCH VENDOR LIAISON STILL NEEDED!
A Hot Lunch Volunteer Coordinator has been found for this. Thank you to that individual!!!!
- Hot Lunch Vendor Liaison - communicate with Pasta Market on any issues that arise (including menu); stock lunchroom supplies; hangs weekly menu signs.
Please contact Rachel Harnish, rachelharnish@yahoo.com, Almond PTA President.
THE ALMOND PTA WANTS YOU!
The Almond Parent Teacher Association (PTA) welcomes you to the 2017-2018 school year and invites you to join our PTA. You can join via the online back to school process (click here) or pick up a PTA membership form in the Almond School Office. Your PTA membership includes discounts at Legoland, Aquarium of the Pacific, California Academy of Sciences, Google Express and more. By joining you will:
- Support your child by bringing parents and teachers together to promote the education, health, safety and well-being of Almond students.
- Support our teachers. The PTA coordinates room parents and classroom volunteers, and it pays for classroom supplies and instructional materials.
- Support Almond families. The PTA publishes the Almond School Directory and organizes fun family events such as the Ice Cream Social, Walkabout, Science Fair, STEM Expo, International Feast, and the Halloween Carnival.
- Support enrichment opportunities at Almond School. The PTA contributes to the Living Classroom Program, the Art Docent Program, and funds the Primary Grade Music Program.
For more information about joining the Almond PTA, please contact Alix Apfelberg, PTA Membership Chair (alix_apfelberg@yhahoo.com, 650-245-6445)
LAEF WELCOMES YOU TO THE 2017-18 SCHOOL YEAR!
- Over the past few days you’ve been busy buying school supplies, filling out forms and helping your students settle into a new routine; maybe even a new school. We hope everyone’s year is off to a great start!
- We at the Los Altos Educational Foundation (LAEF) are proud to partner with the District and PTAs at each school to provide a well-rounded education and we feel so fortunate to have a school district that cares so deeply about providing a wonderful education for each and every one of our kids. Whether your child’s favorite part of the day is PE, STEM, a Junior High elective or just having a little extra attention from his or her teacher, your donations to LAEF help make that possible.
- We hope you will join us in supporting these programs at the suggested level of $1,200 per child. Our goal is $3.7 million and 100% participation from our parent community, so every gift in any amount is appreciated. If you missed the link in the back to school forms, please head towww.LAEFOnline.org to make your donation to LAEF.
Become a LIVING CLASSROOM docent... share your love of nature with kids!
- It's time to harvest seeds from heirloom tomatoes, plant our winter wheat and veggies, search the schoolyard for animal homes, and learning about Native California Indian uses of plants! If you like all those things and more, please consider becoming a Living Classroom docent! Living Classroom is looking for docents to help deliver hands-on garden-based lessons to the students of the Los Altos School District. No experience necessary as we provide all the training needed! Our Fall Docent Training will take place on Monday mornings from 9am-Noon from Sep. 11th – Oct. 16th (please see our Fall training flyer for locations).
- Want to learn more about our program? Please consider attending one of our upcoming Informational Meetings from 10-11am on Monday 8/21 or Monday 8/28 at the Los Altos School District iLearn Studio, 201 Covington Road, Los Altos and/or visit our website at www.living-classroom.org.
- Questions? Email us at livingclassroom@lasdschools.
org or call (650) 947-1103.
PTA & SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS - REPEATED
AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS
- Are you looking for interesting programs after school right here at Almond?
- Take a look at the options we offer including Sports, Technology, Design, Art and Music
- *NEW* offerings this Fall –Interior Design, Martial Arts, Jr Chefs Cooking, Lacrosse and Gymnastics. We also have a new Tennis offering.
- It’s simple to sign up! Go to the After School Programs schedule on the Almond website.
- Please contact Jennel Massey with any questions. Also if you missed the end of year Survey and have feedback on how we can continue to improve the after school offerings, please complete it HERE!
PTA BACK TO SCHOOL REGISTRATION
Welcome Back Parents! Please remember to do your Almond PTA Back to School registration available at THIS link. This is different than the Los Altos School District's InfoSnap registration that you completed.
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
[none at this time]
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