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GARDNER BULLIS SCHOOL PTA WEEKLY NEWS - APRIL 15, 2013  
Parent Education
 
COMING EVENTS

7:00 to 9:00 pm at Covington in the Multi
201 Covington Road, Los Altos
Come listen to Heather Hansen, Behavior Specialist, Parent Coach, and Licensed Clinical Social Worker discuss effective strategies and interventions in dealing with challenging behaviors.  Heather's techniques focus on addressing negative behaviors related to ADD/ ADHD, Asperger's, Autism, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, and other behavioral challenges.  Free, no registration.
 
Apr 19 - STEM Education & Beyond

9:00 am at LASD iLearn Studio

201 Covington Road, Los Altos

Learn about Science - Technology - Engineering - Math instruction in LASD and how parents can support their student's STEM education at home.  Free, register beforehand.

 

Apr 23 - Bully:  Movie & Discussion

6:30 to 9:30 pm, MV HS Theatre

3535 Truman Avenue, Mountain View

Lee Hirsch's 2011 film, "Bully", followed by a panel discussion about anti-bullying efforts in our schools--what parents can do, what kids can do. The movie is rated PG 13, so it should be OK for teens to view.  Free event sponsored by MVLA Foundation.

 

May 24 - EdTech/Technology Integration

9:00 am at LASD iLearn Studio

201 Covington Road, Los Altos

Hear how Los Altos teachers are using technology as a tool to engage and inspire students in the learning experience.  Free, register beforehand.

MORE FROM LASD:
Los Altos Recreation
 
REGISTER FOR CAMPS & SPRING CLASSES

 

This week, your Los Altos Recreation Department is feeling kind of musical...that is to say, we have 5 music classes starting this week! There is piano for kids 4-5 and 5-7, violin classes, as well as guitar lessons for kids 7-10 and 10-13 years old.  This might be the jump start to a beautiful career-or perhaps a wonderfully enjoyable hobby-for your child.

 

We also have ice skating classes starting up for kids 3-5 and 6-12. Great fun!

 

To read about and register for all of our spring classes and summer camps, go to LosAltosRecreation.org and click on the photo of our SPRING 2013 RECREATION GUIDE. 

 

Remember, we have a great variety of adult classes, too. Check us out! 

 

Click here for Los Altos Recreation

 
Los Altos Hills Recreation
 
FREE EVENTS OPEN TO ALL FAMILIES

   

Apr 19 - Horseman's Essay & Art Contest

for Los Altos Hills residents up to age 17

 

Apr 21 - Earth Day Celebration

1:00 to 4:00 pm at Westwind Community Barn

27210 Altamont Rd  Los Altos Hills

This year's Annual Earth Day Celebration will be held on Sunday, April 21.  There will be a "Live Wild Cats" education presentation by Leopard's Etc. Presentations of the wild cats are scheduled for 1:30 pm and 3:00 pm.  In addition to exhibits by Los Altos Hills Committees, local environmental organizations and school groups, electric cars will be on display.  Bring cash or check for a green shopping experience.  Los Altos Hills hats, lotion, seeds, wine glasses, produce and much more will be on sale.  Reduce your carbon footprint and walk, bike or carpool and bring a reusable water bottle.  Due to the Cat presentation please no dogs. For more information contact Sarah Gualtieri 650-947-2518 or 

sgualtieri@losaltoshills.ca.gov 

 

Apr 28 - Youth Leadership Conference (6-12)

10:00 am to 2:00 pm at Town Council Chambers

26379 Fremont Road, Los Altos Hills  

Join us for the second annual Conference for middle school and high school students.  There will be a panel and small group discussion as well as a keynote speaker.  Lunch will be provided for those who RSVP by 4/26 to lahyouthcommission@gmail.com.  For more information contact Sarah Gualtieri 650-947-2518.

  

May 11 - Pathways Run/Walk

9:00 am at Westwind Community Barn

27210 Altamont Rd  Los Altos Hills 

It will be a HOOT!  Join flocks of runners and walkers for the 12th Annual Los Altos Hills Pathways Run/Walk.  This year we are raising money to install owl houses at Westwind Community Barn. Los Altos Hills Parks and Recreation is encouraging the use of natural predators to control unwanted rodents rather than poisons which kill owls, bobcats, coyotes as well as endanger pets and children. A family of owls can devour five thousand rodents in a year! There will be hooting contests, owl costume contest and a special owl t-shirt for all those that pre-register for the event, as supply lasts. Bring your owl wings and fly this year at this fun, local run and walk event.

 

This annual event begins at the Westwind Community Barn, runs through the Byrne Preserve and extends into the Los Altos Hills Pathways system.  The run features a 5K and 10K Pathways Run/Walk and a 1-Mile Fun Run.  To register, volunteer or for more information contact Sarah Gualtieri 650-947-2518, sgualtieri@losaltoshills.ca.gov or visit the event website atwww.lahpathwaysrun.org. 

 

 

MORE INFORMATION:
Pathways Run/Walk for Gardner Bullis
 
DISCOUNT CODE FOR RUNNERS ON SAT, MAY 11

Gardner Bullis Families:

 

We typically have many participants from Los Altos and Los Altos Hills including many families from Gardner Bullis School in the Pathways Run/Walk.  The run includes a one-mile Family Fun Run, a 5K and a 10K.  There are a number of children that will run the 5K and some even that run the 10K.  This is a guaranteed fun time and fabulous community event.  We hope you will join us!!

 

Pathways Run/Walk

Saturday, May 11th

5K and 10K races begin at 9:00 am 

One-Mile Fun Run begins at 10:30 am

Westwind Community Barn

27210 Altamont Rd, Los Altos Hills, CA 94022

 

Discount Code for Gardner Bullis is "owlhouse" for $10 off the $30 registration.  Proceeds will be used to build owl houses at Westwind Barn.

 

Regards,

Susan Bourgan

susan@bourgan.net 

 

Click here to register for Pathways Run/Walk

  

Click here to sign-up for Bear Tracks Yahoo Group

 

Click here to volunteer for community service

 
Community Events
 
COMING EVENTS
8:30 to 11:30 am at Living Classroom office

201 Covington Road, Los Altos

 

Apr 18 - Los Altos Hills City Council Meeting

6:00 pm in Council Chambers at Town Hall,

26379 Fremont Road, Los Altos Hills.

City Council will hear community input on the new Safe Route to School pathway recently completed on Fremont Road during agenda item three, "PRESENTATIONS FROM THE FLOOR".

  

Apr 30 - Khan Academy Discovery Lab (5-7)

The Discovery Lab is back by popular demand for 2013! This year, we are exploring innovative hands-on learning in two different one-week sessions for students entering grades 5-7. Hands-on projects are a great way to teach and learn. With this in mind, we have created an intensive week of project-based activities that are sure to engage and inspire. Spaces are limited and registration will close on April 30.

 

Summer - Palo Alto Art Center Offerings

Children ages 18 months to 18 years can discover their inner artist in after school classes and camps at the Palo Alto Art Center. Our small classes are taught by highly trained professional art instructors and class prices include all materials. The spring quarter starts on April 8, with 44 classes from drawing to digital art to ceramics. We are also currently enrolling for our fun, week-long summer camps for children ages 5-18!

 

Jul 29-Aug 12 - Authors and Artists Workshop

Mon-Fri, 9:00-10:45 (5-7); 10:50-12:10 (2-4)

Creative Learning Center, 2100 Woods Lane, Los Altos

 

 



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