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Principal's Message
Greetings Fairmeadow Community,
This Monday, February 27th marks the
beginning of our third and final trimester of the school year. Just as sprouts, leaves, and blossoms are poised to explode with growth across our garden and campus this spring, our students are also ready to make extraordinary growth during this third trimester. It's an exciting time to be a Firebird!
Last Wednesday we welcomed the
Palo Alto TheaterWorks cast to Fairmeadow for their performance of
Oskar and the Big Bully Battle. Our students watched Oskar, Frank, and Beth work with each other and adults at their school to solve a challenging bullying scenario between the students in the play. Our students discussed the author's message with the cast following each performance, and many conversations continued in classrooms throughout the day. The themes included treating others the way that you want to be treated, being an upstander, and seeking help for yourself or others during unsafe situations. These themes are also prevalent in our social and emotional learning curriculum, Second Step (K-2) and Steps to Respect (3-5), implemented through lessons taught in classrooms. We all contribute to the safe and welcoming environment for all students at our school, and
Oskar and the Big Bully Battle provided another chance to reinforce expectations with our children. Thank you to our PTA for supporting this opportunity for our school!
This Thursday, March 2nd we celebrate and honor the legacy of the great Dr. Seuss (author Theodor Seuss Geisel) through our school's celebration of
Read Across America Day. Every year across the country, readers of all ages celebrate
Read Across America Day on this legendary author's birthday. Our Student Council is hosting a Fairmeadow Spirit Day on Thursday, Pajama Day, when students are welcome to wear school appropriate pajamas to school.
The
Online Auction gives the entire Fairmeadow community the chance to bid on unique experiences and exciting items while raising money to support our school. Donations to the PTA through the online auction support many important functions of our school including Noon Sports, Walking Club, Noontime Activities, Steps to Respect/Second Step curriculum, increased student supervision, technology purchases, and much more! Please visit the Fairmeadow PTA website for more information about the amazing items up for auction and the many ways that the PTA supports teaching, learning, and community at our school.
Click here to go directly to the Fairmeadow Online Auction website.
As sunny days return with the approach of spring,
please review our school expectations around supervision of children following the school day. There is no school-sponsored supervision at the end of the school day, and many children leave under the supervision of parents, other trusted adults, or childcare providers immediately following dismissal. If your child is going to remain on campus after school, please ensure that your family has a plan for your child's supervision, with an adult actively supervising your child during that time following dismissal. Our school policy around after school supervision can be found on page 11 of our Parent and Student Handbook,
linked here. Thank you for your efforts to ensure the safety of your child and other children following the school day.
This third trimester will be an action packed stretch of the year as students strive to reach their fullest academic, social, and creative potential. I look forward to working together to support them on this journey.
Grant Althouse
Principal
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CLICK, BID, and WIN!
Fairmeadow's Online Auction is LIVE and available for bidding through Sunday, March 5th at 9:00 pm.
Make sure to share the link with your friends and family so they can check it out:
Click
here
to view the programs, materials, and events sponsored by the PTA.
Thank you for your support!
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Stanford Parent-Teen Communication Workshop
Thu, Mar 2, 7-8:30 pm, Haymarket Theatre at Palo Alto High School
Please join the Stanford Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences for a fun, interactive workshop addressing difficult, real-life scenarios faced by parents and their teenage children. A specific emphasis will be placed on challenges occurring in Asian-American households, but all parents are welcome. Mandarin, Spanish, and Korean interpretation will be provided. Please attend without children to create a more honest and comfortable dialogue.
Free and open to all middle school and high school parents. Registration is NOT required, however, if you can, please register here.
Questions or concerns? Please contact Jonathan Frecceri.
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Taller Stanford sobre Comunicación de Padres-Jóvenes
Jueves 2 de marzo, 7:00-8:30 de la noche, Teatro Haymarket, Escuela Preparatoria Palo Alto
Favor de acompañar al Departamento de Psiquiatría y Ciencias Conductuales de Stanford para un divertido e interactivo taller abordando situaciones difíciles de la vida real que se enfrentan los padres y sus hijos jóvenes. Un énfasis específico será asignado a los desafíos que ocurren en familias asiáticas-americanas, pero todos los padres son bienvenidos. Se proporcionará interpretación al mandarín y coreano. Favor de asistir sin los hijos para crear un dialogo más honesto y cómodo.
Gratuito y abierto a todos los padres de hijos en escuela secundaria y preparatoria. NO se requiere inscripción, sin embargo, si puede, favor de matricularse aquÃ:
¿Preguntas o inquietudes? Favor de comunicarse con
Jonathan Frecceri
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青少年溝通研討會
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Haymarket Theatre Palo Alto
高中
請來斯坦福精神病學與行為科學系參加一場趣味的互動研討會，共同解決家長及青少年面對的現實困境。研討會將
围绕亞裔美國家庭中出現的問題展開
，但也歡迎所有家長參加。將提供普通話和韓語翻譯。請不要帶孩子前來，營造更加坦誠輕鬆的對話環境。
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How Does Sugar Affect Your Health and What You Can Do About It?
Wed, Mar 1, 6:30-8:30 pm, SDC Room, District Office, 25 Churchill Ave
Join us for an educational night on sugar. Learn how sugar came to be ubiquitous in everything we eat, and became a number one health issue due to its harmful effects on the human body. As parents, you will also get some great tips on how to combat sugar in your household and diet, and reintroduce great nutrition to your kids. Patricia Caldera, Ph.D. will be presenting on behalf of the Institute of Responsible Nutrition, an organization dedicated to changing the way food is produced, marketed, and distributed, ending food related illnesses, and promoting good health. We encourage parents to bring their children.
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Free Parent/Guardian Technology Education
Wed, Mar 22, 10-11:30 am & 7-8:30 pm, Jordan Middle School Multipurpose Room
Free parent/guardian technology education event in partnership between PAUSD and Common Sense Education. This event will cover the realities of parenting in the digital age, bigger issues and data as well as tools and resources for families. Two identical sessions are available for all PAUSD parents, however due to adult content, this is an adult only event. Babysitters and translators will be available. Contact Emily Garrison, Coordinator of Educational Technology and Libraries with questions. Please register here.
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Help Bring Back the Arts to Your School!
Fri, Mar 10, 10 am - 2 pm, San Jose Museum of Art, 110 S Market St, San Jose
Come for a day of arts training, panels, table talks, and networking! Panels on successful local arts partnerships: how they serve students, integrate the arts, maximize existing relationships, and work with local schools and districts. Learn how to use your school district's LCAP to increase arts education. FREE. Lunch included. For more information, click here. Presented by California State PTA. RSVP by Monday, March 6th: arts@capta.org, or 916-440-1985, x123.
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Opa! GiveBack Campaign
Opa! Authentic Greek Cuisine, 140 University Ave
Opa! Authentic Greek Cuisine in Palo Alto is proud to invite you and your family to dine at the Opa! location in downtown Palo Alto as a part of the Opa! GiveBack Campaign. When one hears the word Opa!, it usually brings with it a sense of excitement and happiness! When dining at Opa! Palo Alto, mention your relationship to the Palo Alto Unified School District to your server and a percentage of your bill will be given back to the Palo Alto Council of PTAs
. At the end of each month, Opa! Palo Alto will write a check to PTAC! Dine out, and help GiveBack to the Palo Alto PTA community at the same time!
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Paly Theatre And Music Programs Presents: Disney's Beauty and the Beast
Click here for performance dates and times, Palo Alto High School Performing Arts Center, 50 Embarcadero Rd
Beauty and the Beast,
the internationally beloved, classic musical fairy-tale, hits the boards at Paly's Performing Arts Center stage. Bring your whole family and be swept away by the story of Belle, her dream of finding something more exciting than her small town life, and how it lands her captive inside the dark walls of a hideous beast's magical castle populated by living, talking knick-knacks including the beloved teapot, Mrs. Potts. Do come and "Be Our Guest." Let this potent tale of the transformative power of love touch you as it has touched countless audiences worldwide.
Tickets are $15.00 adults, $10.00 students/seniors. Reserved seating
online
or at the door. Box office opens one hour prior to curtain.
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Community Arbor Day Festival
Sat, Mar 11, 10 am - 2 pm, Mitchell Park Bowl, 600 E Meadow Dr
This free outdoor family festival will include roped tree climbing with The Tree Circus, live music by AndyZ and School of Rock, workshops, fine arts and crafts, art show, exploration stations, food trucks, and a variety of local partners. It's going to be a fun, family-friendly event with something for everyone! You can check out more details on Canopy's website.
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Future Chefs Culinary Competition
Entry Forms Due by Fri, Mar 3, Competition held on Wed, Mar 29 at JLS
Love to cook? All elementary school students are encouraged to submit their favorite healthy comfort food recipe. Entry forms can be found in the cafeteria and office. Return entry forms by Friday, March 3rd to your teacher or office. Lucky winners from each school will be chosen as finalists to compete in a contest held at JLS Middle School on Wednesday, March 29th. As an added bonus the winner of this event will be entered in the national competition!
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NOTICE: Closure of East Meadow Caltrain Crossing
March 10-13 and March 17-20
Caltrain needs to perform track maintenance work over two consecutive weekends at the East Meadow Grade Crossing in Palo Alto. In order for this work to occur, Caltrain will close the grade crossing down for an approximately 56 hour window. This closure would not allow vehicular, bicycle, or pedestrian traffic to cross the tracks during this outage. Caltrain has identified the following times as to when these closures would take place:
- March 10 at 8:00 pm until March 13 at 4:00 am
- March 17 at 8:00 pm until March 20 at 4:00 am
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Being Different Together Taking the Conversation Deeper
Thu, Mar 2, 7-9 pm, Palo Alto Art Center Auditorium, 1313 Newell Rd
Please join us as we bring together a cross section of people who live, work, or worship in Palo Alto to have a series of active and thought-provoking conversations on building and nurturing a community that models respect for differences. The second forum in the four-part series will focus building authentic engagement across differences. Everyone is welcome to attend, even if you did not attend the first forum. Moderated by Dr. Joseph Brown, Associate Director, Diversity & First-Gen Office at Stanford University and Rev. Kaloma Smith, pastor at University AME Zion Church. RSVPs required to attend. Space is limited. Register here. Questions: Contact Mary Constantino (650-463-4906). Sponsored by the City of Palo Alto.
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KidPower: Keeping Kids Safe (5-12 years)
Sat, Mar 18, 7-9 pm, Parents Place, 200 Channing Ave
Learn how to discuss and practice important, age appropriate "People-Safety Skills" with your children. Follow "Stranger Safety" rules (not "Stranger Danger" rules which are least effective). Help them: Use safety plans if lost, set clear boundaries, deal with other kids bullying behaviors, be and act aware and confident, and much more. With Staff from KidPower. Child must be a minimum of 5 years old to be eligible to participate in the Workshop. Fee is per child. Each additional child will require their own separate registration. Only 20 spots are available. Fee: $80.
Register here.
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Turning Craziness Into Calmness: Avoiding Power Struggles: (9-14 yrs)
Tue, Feb 28, 7:15-9:15 pm, Parents Place, 200 Channing Ave
Discover how to defuse your intensity so you can turn a potentially crazy time into a calm one. Learn from brain research the keys and solutions to your emotional turmoil. Take control of yourself so you can create the cooperative and harmonious family you desire. Fee: $45.
Register
here
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Effective and Joyful Discipline with Your Strong-Willed Child (9-12 years)
Wed, Mar 8 & 15, 7-9 pm, Parents Place, 200 Channing Ave
Strong-willed children want to cooperate, yet they need to be approached differently than easygoing children. Rather than ending up in power struggles, break this cycle and learn how to win cooperation effectively. You can bring out the best in yourself and your children. Fee: $90 for 2 sessions.
Register here.
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"PlayMindfulness" - A Mindfulness Workshop for Families with a "Twist" of Play (Ages 5 and up)
Sat, Mar 26, 11 am - 12:30 pm, Parents Place, 200 Channing Ave
This parent/child program will provide common language and mindfulness tools to use as a family. We will enjoy laughter and connection; learn strategies for developing and increasing meaningful quality time without any devices or schedules; and share ways to engage in and solve conflicts that are productive not reactive. Finally, we will have lots of FUN! Please dress comfortably. Fee: $45 for parent/child.
Register here.
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I'm Talking, But They're Not Listening! (5-11 years)
Wed, Mar 29, 7-9 pm, Parents Place, 200 Channing Ave
This workshop will provide specific communication tools to improve your child's ability to listen to, understand, and respond to requests. Learn what to do when your child is not following directions or understanding limits. Fee: $45.
Register here.
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Raising a Highly Sensitive Child (3-8 years)
Tue, Mar 14, 7-9 pm, Parents Place, 200 Channing Ave
Highly sensitive children can be challenging to guide. Learn techniques to support your child's intense reactions to the environment and strategies for teaching coping skills. With Lori Longo, MA. Fee: $45.
Register here.
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Stop Struggling - Learn How to Turn Conflict Into Cooperation (5-14 years)
Tue, Mar 21, 7-9 pm, Parents Place, 200 Channing Ave
This workshop, based on Cynthia Klein's new book Ally Parenting, will teach you how to pick the most effective parenting strategy for each parent-child conflict. Once you have the right solution, then voila! You'll know exactly what to do and improved cooperation is only a few actions away. Fee $50.
Register here.
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Paly 5K Fun Run & Walk
Sat, Mar 25, 8 am Registration, 9 am Race Starts
Sign ups now open for Paly's first 5K Fun Run & Walk! Sign up online. Proceeds benefit Paly Athletics. What a great way to spend a Saturday morning! Email with any questions.
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Gott's Roadhouse Fundraising Dinner for Friends Nursery School
Wed, Mar 1, 5-9 pm, Town & Country Village, 855 El Camino Real
This event is open to anyone who would like to eat out to support a wonderful local school. Palo Alto Friends Nursery (the preschool right next to Ohlone Elementary) will receive 10% of all money that Gott's collects during the hours of the event. Gott's serves variety of food including burgers, friends, tacos, and shakes.
Please invite friends, neighbors and family.
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| Archives and Publication Guidelines |
Fairmeadow eNews is a publication of the Fairmeadow PTA. Previous editions of eNews can be found at the
eNews archive
page.
Please see the PTA website for the eNews Publication Guidelines.
If you have any questions or would like to make a submission, please contact
Christy Moision
, Fairmeadow's eNews editor.
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| Feb 19 - Mar 5 |
Fairmeadow Online Auction |
| Mar 1 |
PTA Coffee and General Meeting |
| Mar 2 |
Read Across America Day & Pajama Day! |
| Mar 10 |
No School |
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