Fairmeadow Elementary School eNews
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March 26, 2018
Fairmeadow News
Important Dates:
March 27 - School Site Council Meeting
March 28 - Spring Art Fair Evening Reception
March 30 - Minimum Day (1:40 Dismissal)
April 2-6 - Spring Break
April 9-13 - Sun Smart Week
PiE Seeking Parent Input
Please check your inbox for the Partners In Education (PiE) annual parent survey! Every spring, PiE collects input from the parent community. This information, coupled with input from each principal, determines where PiE dollars are spent in our schools the following year. Please complete the brief survey to give PiE feedback and communicate what is most important to you.
5th Grade Yearbook Deadline
To all 5th grade parents, the deadline to submit group photos to Google drives is Friday, March 30th and the deadline to complete customized student pages on Tuesday, April 10th . Please don't wait until the deadlines have passed -- the book needs to be set print ready so it can be delivered on time. If you have not received the information or have any questions please contact Yearbook Volunteers Brooke Kember or Jessie Chen.
Spring Art Fair - Join Us This Wednesday Evening
The Fairmeadow PTA Spring Art Fair is in full swing! Join us for the evening reception this Wednesday, March 28th anytime between 6:00-7:30 pm. All are welcome and refreshments will be served. Come view the art and gain inspiration! 

Can't join us for the reception on Wednesday? Art will be displayed in the MP room this Monday morning through Thursday afternoon for all to view when the MP room is free. Some teachers will also plan a gallery tour for their classes during the week. Please note that fragile and sculptural work will only be displayed on Wednesday evening. 

Art will be returned to the artists' classrooms on Friday morning. Thank you to all the artists who submitted work this year. If you missed the submission deadline, we hope to see your work next spring for Art Fair 2019!
Sun Smart and Protecting Kids' Skin: Parent Talk by PAMF Dermatologist Dr. Amy Adams
Join PAMF Dermatologist and parent Dr. Amy Adams on Tuesday, April 24th at 6:30 in the Fairmeadow MP room for a brief informative talk on sun safety. With warm sunny days just around the corner, kids will be spending more time outside. This means more exposure to the sun’s harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays, which increase the risk of skin cancer. It’s time to get prepared! Amy’s talk will cover:
  • why kids’ skin needs protection from the sun
  • why sun protection isn't only for people with pale skin
  • how to get adequate vitamin D
  • how to choose a sunscreen for your family
  • how to recognize skin cancer  
Please RSVP here . For any questions, please contact Belinda Ryan.
Roundabout Education
With the weather finally clearing up, construction on the roundabout at Meadow and Ross should be completed soon. More roundabouts are on the way thanks to the Neighborhood Traffic Safety and Bicycle Boulevard Projects , and it's important for our community to understand their benefits and how to navigate them. This short video was edited for use at JLS and was shared with Fairmeadow. Please take a moment to watch it and help your children understand their options when going through roundabouts. (Cycling instructions start at the 1:30 mark.) If you have any questions about the other aspects of the new bike boulevards, the City's FAQ sheet is very informative.

PAUSD News
Superintendent's Weekly Message
We will re-post Karen Hendricks'  Weekly Message  here each week, in case you missed it on her previous Infinite Campus email to you.
Proxima junta del Latino Parent Network, Ohlone Elementary School co-patrocinado por PAUSD y el concilio del PTA  
Martes, Abril 17, 6-7:30 pm, Ohlone Elementary School, 950 Amarillo Ave
El Latino Parent Network se enfoca en incrementar el número de estudiantes hispanos que están completamente preparados para entrar a la universidad o carrera a la hora en la que se graduen.
Conozca al coordinador de equidad del distrito, Keith Wheeler, quien aboga por aumentar el acceso y el éxito de nuestros niños. La presentación y la discusión se llevarán a cabo en español con traducción en inglés disponible. Cuidado de niños y pizza.

Latino Parent Network meeting at Ohlone Elementary School co-sponsored by PAUSD and PTA Council
Tue, Apr 17, 6-7:30 pm, Ohlone Elementary School, 950 Amarillo Ave
The Latino Parent Network aims to increase success for Hispanic students and ensure that 100% are college and career ready by the time they graduate. Meet the district’s Equity Coordinator, Keith Wheeler, who is advocating to increase access and success for our children. The presentation and discussion will be conducted in Spanish with English-translation available. Childcare and dinner provided.
Bus Driver Appreciation Breakfast  
Thursday, April 26th, 8 am
Each year, the Palo Alto CAC honors the bus drivers who play a vital role in transporting students to and from school. We will serve breakfast to the bus drivers at their office. If you want to show your support for the dedication and kindness demonstrated daily by your child's bus driver, please send a thank-you note with your message to  CacBusDriverAppreciation@gmail.com . If you would like to donate a breakfast item or gift card/money, please let us know as well. Please send your messages by Sunday, April 22nd. Sponsored by  CAC Palo Alto .
PAUSD Secondary Art Exhibition
JLS, Mar 13 - Apr 13, Mon-Fri, 8 am - 4 pm, Closed Sat-Sun, Main Hallway, District Offices, 25 Churchill Ave
This exhibition features artwork by PAUSD 6-12 Visual Art students in a variety of media, including drawing, painting, photography, printmaking, graphic design, sculpture, ceramics, and glass.

PTAC News
How Do We Know What's True Anymore?
Mon, Apr 9, 7 pm, Palo Alto High School Performing Arts Center
Democracy requires well-informed voters to thrive. Yet truth and facts are under assault from misinformation, disinformation, propaganda, and fake news. Learn strategies, tips, and tools to gauge the credibility of information from experts at Snopes, Data for Democracy, Google, Facebook, Stanford University, and the Institute for the Future. Event is designed for high school students, parents, and all other adults, and co-sponsored by the League of Women Voters Palo Alto and the Palo Alto PTA Council.  Click here for information and free registration .
Summer Camps Held at PAUSD Sites
Looking for a summer camp in your neighborhood or at one of our Palo Alto Unified school sites? Now you can find it at the PTAC website . Camp providers listed on this page host activities/summer camps at PAUSD schools and pay rental fees to our district. These rental fees help to defray the cost of running our schools while providing local opportunities for our kids. PTA Council does not endorse one camp over another. This service is offered to give parents an easy way to find out what is being offered and where. Please contact the PTAC Webmaster to recommend updates to this information. There is no charge to providers to be listed.

Community News
Charleston-Arastradero Corridor Project
The City of Palo Alto will be constructing roadway modifications and streetscape improvements to a continuous segment of Arastradero Road and Charleston Road. As part of this project, the City will also be repaving and widening the Los Altos – Hetchy-Hetchy bike path from Arastradero Road to Adobe Creek. Scope for construction includes the following:
  • Construction and landscaping of medians, bulb-outs, and bioretention areas
  • Widening of sidewalks and bike paths
  • ADA compliant curb ramps
  • Traffic signal modifications and upgrades
  • Replacement of pavement striping and markings
  • Resurfacing Arastradero and Charleston Roads.
PWE will be holding two open houses for residents, community members, and corridor users to ask questions regarding construction in along the corridor or general questions about the project. Please see the schedule below.
  • March 27, 6:30-8 pm: Gunn High School, Staff Lounge
  • March 29, 6:30-8 pm: Hoover Elementary School, Multi-Purpose Room
For updates and more information regarding the project, please visit the project’s website.
STEAM Lab Sunday @ MP: The 3 Little Pigs Challenge
Sun, Apr 15, 2:30-4:30 pm, Mitchell Park Library, 3700 Middlefield Rd
An interactive program featuring different S.T.E.A.M. related projects (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, & Math). Grades K-5 only. Registration required . This month: Build a house strong enough so that the Big Bad Wolf can't blow it away!
Afternoon Adventure @ CH: Bread Clip Comic Strips
Wed, Apr 25, 3:30-4:30 pm, Children’s Library, 1276 Harriet St
Join us to create comic strip backgrounds and mini characters out of bread clips. Grades K-5 only. Registration required .
Help Students Who Need You Most - Learn about All Students Matter
Come learn about volunteering next school year, once a week in a K-5th grade classroom in East Palo Alto and eastern Menlo Park where students face many challenges and are eager for your support to build academic and social/emotional skills. Hear about the impact you can have by joining us at 10 am on Wednesday, April 25th in Atherton or Thursday, April 26 in Palo Alto at the home of a current volunteer. Contact Jeanette Kennedy ato receive details. Learn more about us at allstudentsmatter.org .
FREE Women’s Wellness Workshop: A Taste of the Season
Fri, Apr 13, 10-11 am, Blossom Birth, 505 Barron Ave
In this FREE workshop, Jalene Salus will offer an introductory taste of Integrative Nutrition as she shows you some sweet and simple ways to nourish your mind, body and spirit. Enjoy a little taste of some seasonal spring bites while you discuss foods to support your unique body – and your family – this spring. Jalene will show you how aligning your self-care with the rhythm of the season can guide you on your path of women’s wellness as she engages you in fulfilling dialogue with other thoughtful, wise women.  Registration is required as space is limited!
Terrariums & Movie
Tue, Apr 3, 3-5 pm, Mitchell Park Library, 3700 Middlefield Rd
Make your own mini-world succulent terrarium to keep in your garden or give away to a loved one. We will also be watching a movie. Grades 5-12 only. Please register here for this event .
Cupcake Wars & Movie
Thu, Apr 5, 3-5 pm, Mitchell Park Library, 3700 Middlefield Rd
Decorate your own cupcake with as much icing as you want and then compete in Cupcake Wars! We will also watch a movie. Grades 5-12 only. Please register here for this event .
Friday Fun @ MP
Fri, Apr 6, 4-5:30 pm, Mitchell Park Library, 3700 Middlefield Rd
Drop in for Legos, board games, and crafts. All ages are welcome!
Family Film Festival @ MP: Hotel Transylvania
Sat, Apr 14, 4-6 pm, Mitchell Park Library, 3700 Middlefield Rd
Enjoy a movie with your family at the library. All ages are welcome!
iSing Girlchoir- Now Auditioning Girls Entering Grades 1-4 for our 2018-19 Season!
iSing is a choir of over 300 girls in grades 1-12 based in Palo Alto. If you love to sing, iSing is the perfect place for you to discover and develop your passion for music! Our mission is to provide young women with an exemplary choral music education that will foster artistry, leadership, and community in a creative and supportive environment led by nationally acclaimed teachers. To sign up for an audition, visit our website and click on the “join” tab. We look forward to singing with you soon!
Want to Learn Alongside Your Newborn or Toddler?
Enrollment at PreSchool Family opens Mon, Mar 26
PreSchool Family provides parents of newborns to four year olds an opportunity to learn alongside their children. Adults in this unique program learn about child development, discuss parenting issues, and participate in a nurturing community dedicated to learning and growing as a family. Children learn through play-based activities designed specifically for their age. Most classes meet in the mornings, but once per week “dinner” classes are designed to provide a community for families with busy daytime schedules. Learn more about PreSchool Family for the 2018-19 school year, apply for class, or sign up for a tour on our website .

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