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MPAEF Announces Foundation 500 Challenge Grant click here.

The Menlo Park-Atherton Education Foundation is thrilled to announce a great opportunity for donors to double their money in support of our schools. To inspire new donors and increased donations, a group of generous families are funding the Foundation 500 Challenge, a $250,000 matching grant.

Donate now through January 31, and the Foundation 500 Challenge Grant will match dollar for dollar:
Donations from new donors
Increased donations over last school year
Let's work together and meet the challenge to keep our schools strong. With your donation and the dollar for dollar matching grant, we can raise an additional $500,000 for our children's education. Are you IN?

It's not too late to support our schools. Please donate today. Click here. For families who have already contributed, thank you!

Questions? Please contact Lynne Van Tilburg, MPAEF Executive Director, at lynnev@mpaef.org.
The Menlo Park-Atherton Education Foundation is thrilled to announce a great opportunity for donors to double their money in support of our schools. To inspire new donors, and encourage others to increase their donations, a group of generous families is funding the Foundation 500 Challenge, a $250,000 matching grant. Donate Now through January 31.

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We celebrate the strength of volunteering community in 2012. Read more here.

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Registration is Open for After School Programs

Registration is now open for the second and third sessions of many wonderful after school programs at Laurel. Dates for the second session are the week of January 16th through the week of March 12th; dates for the third session are the week of March 19th through the week of May 21st. Laurel School will fund one after school program for any students who qualify for free and reduced lunch. Please contact Principal Linda Creighton if you are interested in obtaining a scholarship for your child.
For more information and to register, click here.

 
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 2012-13 Kindergarten Registration Information Now Online


Registration for next year's Kindergarten, new Transitional Kindergarten, and Spanish Immersion program starts on Feb. 1. Please refer to the district website for important instructions, tour information and parent meetings. Click here for more information.
 
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Third Grade Spelling Bee

The first round of the Third Grade Spelling Bee will be held in classrooms on January 12. Teachers sent home study lists before the winter break, and participation in the bee is optional. The winner will receive a free one-year subscription to Britannica Online for Kids, and will represent Laurel School at the Bay Area Regional Semi-final Bee. Last year's bee participants tackled such challenging words as curmudgeon, euphonious, ululate, and xanthic. What will this year's zingers be? Parents are welcome to attend the final, to be held after lunch at 12:45 on January 17, in the multi.
 
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Spanish Immersion Parent Information Meeting
 
Thursday, January 19
8:30-9:30 am
Laurel School in the Multi

Learn more about:
* The history of the Spanish Immersion program in Menlo Park
* Possible 4th and 5th grade configuration
* Foreign Language opportunities at Middle School
* Assessments

For more information contact Tami Girsky at tgirsky@mpcsd.org or 321-7140 x5601.
 
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Week of the Family at Laurel and Encinal
 
During the week of January 23, Encinal School and Laurel School will celebrate the Week of the Family to honor the vital role that families play in supporting the growth and education of children. Traditional homework will not be assigned during this week, although students should continue to engage in nightly reading and fact practice.

Strong family connections along with adequate sleep and abundant opportunities to engage in free play are some of the most critical building blocks for a child's success. We hope this week provides an opportunity for families to enjoy a slower pace in the evenings, reserve some time for simple fun, and connect with friends and neighbors. Roast marshmallows by the fire, enjoy a warm meal together or ask your children how they would like to spend this time together.
 
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Family Math Night
 
As part of Week of the Family, Family Math Night returns on Thursday, January 26 from 5:30 to 6:30. Students and their families are invited for a fun evening event of math games. Explore your grade's classrooms and shared pod to see firsthand what and how your child is learning from the "Everyday Mathematics" curriculum.
 
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