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Feb. 24
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Math night! |
Feb. 26
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Principal's Coffee |
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Online auction ends
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Hi everyone! Here's the news this week:
- We are still looking for volunteers to help with Noon activities and Fairmeadow's math night (coming up on Feb. 24). See below or contact Nadia Priestly (nadia@stodge.org) for more information about Noon activities, and Nadia or Manali Doshi (Manalid@gene.com) for more information about math night.
- Our online auction is around the corner and we're asking everyone to have a look at the amazing collection of items waiting for your bid starting on Feb. 22. Get ready to Click for Fairmeadow!
Thanks all and have a wonderful week.
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| Fairmeadow's Online Auction |
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Get ready to start bidding! The annual Fairmeadow online auction is almost here!
Our online auction will run from
February 22 to March 6, 2016. Win some cool stuff and unique experiences while raising money for our school.
We'll have lots of awesome items for you to bid on or buy - summer camps, children's activities, home-cooked meals delivered to your door (you can't beat that!), spa gift certificates, restaurant gift certificates and so much more.
Don't forget to buy our first Fairmeadow cookbook, "Fairmeadow-licious," which is a collection of the community's favorite recipes!
Click
here to view the programs, materials, and events sponsored by the PTA.
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You can now earn money for our school by registering for camps and kids' activities through ActivityHero! Be sure to use Fairmeadow's unique link (https://camps.activityhero.com/fairmeadow/) so the money is donated to us.
Don't forget that we will also have camps and activities for you to bid on through our online auction in February. Stay tuned for more details!
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NEW Noon Activity Table: Monday Letter Writing Club
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Can you help make Letter Writing Club happen every Monday lunch break?
Revive the lost art of Letter Writing!
Bring letter writing back and celebrate the delightful spidery scrawl or loopy-curl handwriting of our kids!
At Monday's Letter Writing Club children design, cut and paste their own unique envelopes. They write or draw letters or just stuff their envelope with handmade paper treasures, like origami or snowflakes.
Share your love of Snail Mail!
Fairmeadow's Noon Activities Tables are entirely parent run. We need regular volunteers to make Letter Writing Club happen. Can you help?
"Maybe... What would I have to do?"
Hosting our Monday Letter Writing Club is easy. The table is set out for 12pm and the activity runs during the 45 minute lunch break. Envelope templates are provided, as are stamps and craft materials (paper, glue, scissors). The kids are welcome to take up the project or innovate using the materials provided.
"I want to know more!"
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Family Math Night: You Can Make it Mathtastic!
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Fairmeadow's
Family Math Night
is back by popular demand - and it's still FREE!
Our professionally hosted evening of math games, puzzles and brain-teasers is scheduled for February 24th.
We are recruiting parent volunteers to help as Station Leaders on the night.
Can you help?
When:
Wednesday, February 24th, 6 to 8pm
Where:
The MP Room
What:
We need ten to twelve volunteers to act as Station Leaders.
How:
Station Leaders will explain the rules and keep their activity table tidy.
...But why? Because it's FUN!
This is a low-stress once-a-year opportunity to be part of an awesome school community experience. We can't wait to meet you!
To volunteer / For more information,
contact:
Manali Doshi Manalid@gene.com
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Reclaiming Childhood in a Digital Age
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The Ohlone PTA is hosting a parent education talk on Monday
February 29th.
Richard Freed, Ph.D., child and adolescent psychologist and author of Wired Child, will speak on the surprising science of raising happy and successful children in a digital age. This thought-provoking presentation will cover:
* Technology's impact on the family
* The question of whether technology is addictive
* How entertainment technologies affect kids' success
* Who better understands technology: parents or children, and
*How to help kids use technology productively
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| 12th Annual Sweetheart Awards - Call for Nominations |
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Is there a bus driver, friend, teacher, administrator, neighbor, aide, crossing guard, fellow student, therapist, physician, volunteer or relative that has done something (however large or small) for your special needs child? Honor that person by nominating him or her for a Sweetheart Award. Submit nominations using this online form:
goo.gl/HIHtkO
Nominations are due by February 17th.
For more information about the awards email:
sweethearts.award@gmail.com
or go to the CAC website for ceremony details,
www.cacpaloalto.org
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Palo Alto Council of PTAs Sports Page
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Parent-Child Communication Workshop
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Mon, Mar 14, 7 - 8:30 PM, Paly Haymarket Theater, 50 Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto
Mon, Mar 21, 7 - 8:30 PM, JLS Middle School Cafetorium, 480 E Meadow Drive, Palo Alto
The workshop will begin with scripted vignettes about teen stressors. Moderators will guide discussion to provide parents with different strategies, skills and advice for communicating and connecting with their child. Mandarin translation provided. Sponsors: Stanford Department of Behavioral Sciences and PAUSD.
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| Project Cornerstone Annual Campaign |
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Project Cornerstone recently launched its annual giving campaign. By March 2
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they need our help to raise $1 per child to reach 80,000 youth across Silicon Valley. The funds raised will go directly to sustain and expand the ABC and Los Dichos programs; empower youth through the Expect Respect program; and train school and nonprofit staff to build assets with youth. Your gift is 100% tax deductible and goes directly to Project Cornerstone.
Project Cornerstone is an initiative of the YMCA of Silicon Valley. Be sure to designate Project Cornerstone as your "branch."
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Seven Principles of Making Marriage Work after Children
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Tue, Feb. 23 & Mar. 1, 6:30 - 8:30 PM, Parents Place, 200 Channing Ave., Palo Alto
Based on the seminal book by John M. Gottman, PhD, this two-part workshop offers an overview of the research, principles, strategies, and skills needed by couples to strengthen their relationship and manage conflict after they become parents. Participants will be invited to engage in class discussion and participate in exercises during the class and between sessions. While this relationship enhancement class is not a substitute for couple's therapy, it builds on the strengths of each couple, as they apply the principles and move closer to having the relationship they want. With Elizabeth Eastman, LCSW, therapist. Fee: $170 per couple for two sessions. For more information and registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/seven-principles-for-making-marriage-work-after-becoming-parents-2-sessions-registration-19386195633
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Gunn Music Dept's Community Swing Dance
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After having organized two wildly successful dances for high schoolers, the Gunn Music Department is hosting its first community swing dance exclusively for adults. The much awaited event is on
March 5th at 6:30pm in the Lucie Stern Ballroom. All details and ticket sales information can be found using the links below. Be sure to purchase your tickets online in advance! Proceeds go to the Gunn Music Department.
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Submit Your Art to Public Alchemy Exhibit
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| The Cubberley Artist Studio Program invites artists to submit work for their inaugural 2016 no-fee entry, open exhibition, Public Alchemy. This open-ended theme is intended to encourage and draw upon a broad range of community perspectives, aesthetic responses, and media. Cubberley Community Center exists to support and cultivate a diverse range of community interests and groups. Public Alchemy seeks to build upon this foundation and make space for artistic exchange and dialogue within and between our neighboring communities. This exhibition is non-juried, and all forms and media are encouraged and will be exhibited, as space allows. Exhibition dates are Feb. 27-March 12. For more information and eligibility requirements, visit http://www.cityofpaloalto.org/civicax/filebank/documents/50493 |
Mothers of Boys (3 - 8 years)
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Wed, Feb. 24, 7 - 9 PM, Parents Place, 200 Channing Ave., Palo Alto
Explore this special relationship between mothers and sons and learn what boys need from their moms. Discuss how to handle boy energy and foster long-lasting communication and closeness. Fee is $45
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| Media Moms & Digital Dads, Screens & Children-Separating the Facts from Fear |
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Wed, Feb. 24, 7:30 PM, OFJCC, 1921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto
This program
provides an overview of the digital media landscape in which our kids live, learn and play. We'll discuss media usage, social science research, opportunities and challenges presented by digital media, and how parents can navigate this rapidly evolving landscape with their kids. Dr. Yalda T. Uhls will offer expert advice on how parents can guide their kids to make responsible, respectful and safe media choices.
Tickets: https://paloaltojcc.org/Events/media-moms-digital-dads-screens-childrenseparating-the-facts-from-fear
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| Palo Alto Chinese New Year Fair |
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Sun, Feb. 21, 2 - 5 PM, . Mitchell Park Community Center, 3700 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto.
This festive event will showcase Chinese art, culture and foods through performances and exhibition booths, including Chinese music and dance, brush painting, calligraphy, dumpling making and more. Organized by the Palo Alto Neighborhood WeChat group and the Palo Alto Chinese Parents' Club, the event aims to facilitate communication and friendship among Palo Alto residents. Free admission. Food tasting tickets sold at the door.
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| Help Palo Alto Students Adopt the Growth Mindset |
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The Heroic Imagination Project, a non-profit organization founded by Stanford Professor Philip Zimbardo, has created the learning tools and training to teach students the Growth Mindset. The Growth Mindset is based on extensive social science research and refers to positive thinking and action that combines our natural ability with genuine effort to achieve higher results. The Growth Mindset enables us to achieve our goals in a more productive, effective way with less stress. Freshmen from Palo Alto High School are raising money to license the content and obtain the training that will enable them to teach the Growth Mindset to hundreds of Palo Alto Students.
Please help our students adopt the Growth Mindset. Follow the link below to watch a video about this student-led initiative and to donate. Every dollar counts for our kids. https://www.tilt.com/tilts/help-students-learn-the-growth-mindset |
Design Tours at Ronald McDonald House
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Thurs-Mon, Feb 13-28,10 AM - 3 PM, 510 Sand Hill Road, Palo Alto
The Ronald McDonald House at Stanford is offering complete tours of the newly-constructed House. As a result of "Where Hope Has a Home," a year-long philanthropic partnership with the San Francisco Design Center, some of the Bay Area's top design firms have been hard at work to ensure the new House provides the perfect environment to support families in crisis. Their collective efforts are transforming the new structure into an oasis of hope and love, from the paint and flooring, to the fixtures and furniture, including everything in between.
Tickets: $35 for adults; $10 suggested donation for children under 12. Purchase 25 tickets and receive a $5 discount per ticket.
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| Lots to do at Palo Alto's Libraries! |
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S.T.E.A.M. Lab Saturday
First Saturday of the Month, 2:30-3:30 PM OR 4-5 PM (two sessions), Palo Alto Children's Library, 1276 Harriet St., Palo Alto
Friday Fun
First Friday of the month, 3:30 - 5 PM, Mitchell Park Library, 3700 Middlefield Rd. AND Children's Library, 1276 Harriet St.
Drop in for board games, simple crafts, and Bingo!
Parenting Program: Boys & Discipline
Thursday, March 3, Rinconada Library, 1213 Newell Rd. 7-8:30 pm
Registration required.
Learn effective ways
to provide your kids with age appropriate answers to those uncomfortable questions about our bodies and sex.
In partnership with
Parents Place
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Tai Chi
Feb 21 & 28, 10 - 12 P.M, Rinconada Library, 1213 Newell Ave.
You will begin with simple stretching and breathing exercises to create awareness of your body movements and to calm your mind. This class is open to beginners as well as those who have previous Tai Chi experience. People of all ages are welcome.
Group meets every Sunday.
VITA: Volunteer Tax Assistance
Saturdays, Feb 6 through Apr 9, 10 AM - 3 PM. Mitchell Park Library, 3700 Middlefield Rd.
Free Income Tax Preparation by VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) IRS-certified volunteers will provide free basic 2015 income tax return preparation to qualified individuals who earned $54,000 or less. First come, first served. Last files accepted no later than 2PM.
Family Date Night Presents "Family Prom!"
Fri, Feb 19, 7 - 8:15 PM, Rinconada Library, 1213 Newell Rd.
Put on your dancing shoes because we've got DJ Kevin lined up for an evening of fun. Formal attire is encouraged but not required. Register
here.
Afternoon Adventure: Superhero Training Academy
Wed, Feb 24, 3:30 - 5 PM, Mitchell Park Library, 3700 Middlefield Rd.
Do you have what it takes to be a superhero? Create an alias, make a costume, and train so you're ready to fight crime! For grades K-5 only. Register
here.
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| Palo Alto Philharmonic Association Orchestra Concert III |
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Sat Feb 20, 8 PM, Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro St., Mountain View
Come join the Palo Alto Philharmonic for a night of classics, both old and new.
Pianist Daniel Glover
will perform Concerto for Piano and Orchestra, written by their own composer-in-residence, Lee Actor. Glover, who debuted the work in 2013.
The concert will also feature
Johannes Brahms' Hungarian Dance No. 1 and
Symphony No. 7
by
Antonin Dvorak
General admission tickets are: General Admission $24, Seniors $20, and Student tickets $12. Tickets are available in advance from www.paphil.org or at the door one half-hour before the performance. This concert venue is wheelchair accessible. For more information, please contact Geri Actor ( geri.actor@comcast.net)
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| Youth Community Service Annual Luncheon Celebrating 25 Years of Changing Lives Through Service |
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Fri, Feb 19, 11:30 AM - 1 PM, Mitchell Park Community Center, Palo Alto
All community members are invited to attend this year's annual luncheon sponsored by Youth Community Service. To honor the 25th anniversary of YCS in the community, YCS will be featuring a number of our visionary founders, YCS alumni, and current participants as speakers. There is no cost to attend. For more information, and to RSVP online, go to http://youthcommunityservice.org/events/annual-ycs-luncheon-2016/
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| eNews Publication Guidelines and Archive |
| For old versions of eNews, go to the eNews archive . Fairmeadow eNews Publication Guidelines:
- Fairmeadow eNews is a publication of the Fairmeadow PTA. It is sent out each Monday morning, with special editions sent out as required.
- If you want to publish an announcement relevant to Fairmeadow, send an email to fairmeadow.enews@gmail.com. Include the following information: title, date, time and location of the event, a brief description and who to contact. Information submitted by Sunday 2 pm will appear in the Monday Edition.
- Announcements relevant to other schools in the PAUSD district can be send to enews@paloaltopta.org
- Our PTA has a noncommercial policy, which states that we do not associate with any commercial activities of other organizations including, but not limited to, the promotion of their goods and services. Only information from non profit organizations will be considered for placement, if submitted to eNews.
- Announcements will generally be published in two consecutive issues. To have further announcements made after that, please submit your announcement again.
If you have any questions or suggestions, e-mail Susan Leech, Fairmeadow's eNews editor.
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