Is it really December already?

November 18, 2016

Vol. 2, Issue 34

Dear Lakeside Community,

Is it really December already? Really? My, how the time flies when we're having fun. The calendar below has been updated. Please review - lots going on!

Walk-a-thon results - the fundraising results are in....here you go:

4th: $4684.60 (~$293/student)
1st/2nd: $3928.75 (~$187/student)

5th: $3751 (~$208/student)
2nd/3rd: $3672.42 (~$193/student)
K: $1171 (~$97/student)

We're trying to put together a before school program to help parents who need childcare from 7:30 to 8 am. In order to do so, we have to ensure it is cost neutral, due to our district budget. Please complete THIS SURVEY as soon as possible if you are interested...and share with other parents too. Reminder - we provide supervision beginning at 8 am. Until that time, you need to have your child supervised for his/her safety and the safety of others.

5th grade will be starting a Snack Shack during Tuesday and Thursday lunches on December 6th . This is to benefit Age of Sail. Extra snacks to add to your child's lunches can be purchased for one dollar or less. Snacks include Apple Sauce, Fruit Snacks, Cheese-its, sun chips, Annie's Crackers, and Belvitas.

Just a reminder - we have many opportunities for volunteers and events in December. The most pertinent - the LOS GATOS HOLIDAY PARADE. Float seats are first come, first served, but everyone is welcome to be in the parade. And parents - you need to be present to supervise your children in the float/parade. Please sign up at http://www.lakesiderocks.org/

Now is the time to order your Lakeside School Student Portraits. Go HERE. The password is smiles Please put your order in by December 15th

so you can get it before the Holiday Break. The website will be only up for 2 months. Website will close on January 26, 2017. Any questions? Click HERE to email Tammy.

Our LCAP ( Local Control Accountability Plan) was approved by our School Board in June and is monitored by our School Site Council. We will have periodic updates as consent items in at our Board meetings, including the one next week on December 7th. We are also loading the document under Business Services and LCAP on our district website. As part of our LCAP this year, we are e valuating our enrichment programs. Since the Rockin' Kids music program will be finishing next week, we will be evaluating that program with staff and students after the performance. Do you have it on your calendar? It's Friday, December 9th at 8:30 am. See you there

Enjoy your holiday week!

Warmly,

Dr. Lisa Gonzales

Interim Superintendent & Lead Learner

Project Cornerstone Update

We all carry an invisible bucket that is made to be filled. Every time you smile and say “good morning” to someone, say a kind word, help a friend, and listen to someone who is sad or upset, you fill their bucket. And when you do this, you also fill your own bucket.

Aviator Amelia Earhart said, “No kind action ever stops with itself. One kind action leads to another.”

So, today and all weekend, remind your children to do or say something nice to someone, because you can. They’ll feel great! And so will you!

Our Week at Lakeside

Project Cornerstone Postcards

Volunteers at lunchtime help write postcards of support to the Evergreen Islamic Center as part of a Project Cornerstone "call to action."

4th/5th Graders Science

You could have heard a pin drop...they were so drawn to the robotics designs and competing with one another. Next Gen Science Standards at their finest!