Lost & Foun

All lost & found items will be hung on the fence on Friday, October 26. Any items not claimed will be donated to charity. Please be sure to look for any of you child’s items.

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Box Tops Collection
Clipping Box Tops is an easy way to help earn cash for our school. Each one is worth 10¢! Just look for the pink Box Tops on hundreds of products. All you have to do is clip them and send them in to your child's/children's teacher(s). 

Last school year, we earned $330.70 for our school from Box Tops.  All money earned was/is contributed to our PTA. This school year, our goal is to earn $500.

The first submission deadline is quickly approaching so please submit any you have by Friday, 10/26/18.  Any Box Tops turned in after this date will count towards our school's next earnings check! The class that collects the most by Friday, December 14, will win a popsicle party.

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Father- Daughter Dance~ Arabian Nights
When: Friday November 2nd ~ 6:00pm- 8:30pm
 
Join us at the annual Father-Daughter Dance for a magical Arabian Night! It will be an evening filled with a delicious dinner,
delectable desserts, and a pumping DJ! Open to girls of all ages & their fathers/gentleman escort.
 
Register at https://501auctions.com/gardnerbullis/item/1082885 (for couple)
https://501auctions.com/gardnerbullis/item/1082886 (sibling)

Proceeds go directly to the PTA
Sponsored by the Davydov, Lukitsa, & Russakow Families

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BookQuest

Welcome back to BookQuest - the program that gives every Grizzly Student a chance to become a published writer! And a chance to give back to the community.

Go online to www.gardnerbullis.org and click on BookQuest under the "GB Events" tab. Purchase a publishing kit for $25 by Nov. 2, 2018. For every kit purchased, $5 will go towards a cause to be determined by our Student Council.

Last year we raised $570 and the money was given to the Lucile Packard Foundation for Children's Health. See Stanford's blog where they recognize Gardner Bullis for this donation: http://supportlpch.org/blog/inspiration-kick-your-school-year. The kits will be delivered to classrooms by Nov. 16, 2018. This is a take home project! Submit completed kits to the classroom by Jan. 25, 2019 and the books will get published in time to be displayed at the BookQuest Celebration, which will be on April 2, 2019 - International Children's Book Day. All are invited to the celebration. We will have a special guest author, prizes, and of course, our student authors will get to take their published books home!
 

Questions? Please email: gbbookquest@gmail.com.

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Notice from the District Nurse:

School is a place where colds and diseases can spread rapidly. Children who are ill should stay home from school, rest and recuperate. Sometimes it is difficult, especially early in the morning, to know whether or not to send your child to school. The following guidelines are indications that you should keep your child home:

Fever of 99.6 F or higher
Vomiting or diarrhea
Chills
Nausea
Coughing, sneezing and/or runny nose
Headache
Wheezing or trouble breathing
Sore throat or trouble swallowing
Rash or unusual sores or spots
Generalized muscle aches and pains
Unusually red, crusted or burning eyes
Head Lice
It is required to keep your child home until he/she has been symptom free without medication for 24 hours. Please call the Gardner Bullis Attendance Line (650-559-3232) 24 hours/7 days a week.

Thank you in advance for your cooperation in keeping us all healthy!

MVLA Parent Education Speaker Series

Please join us for an evening with Dr. Rafael Pelayo.
Sleep:  Crucial Key to Wellness and Success
Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2018 - 7:00 - 9:00pm

LAHS Eagle Theatre

201 Almond Avenue, Los Altos, CA

Why is sleep so essential to good health? What are signs of poor sleep and how can you address them?  Join us as Dr. Rafael Pelayo explores the crucial role sleep plays in healthy child and adolescent development and shares the latest research in sleep science at Stanford—where sleep medicine began.

Topics discussed will include:

·        Sleep, the brain, and the mental health connection

·        The underappreciated importance of sleep for children and teens

·        Impacts of prolonged sleep deficits on learning, behavior, and health

·        Signs of poor sleep and pediatric sleep disorders

·        The impact of technology use on sleep

·        Lack of sleep and driving safety

·        Sleep and school start time

·        Recommended sleep for elementary, middle and high school students

·        What you can do if you are concerned about your child’s or teen’s sleep habits

Dr. Rafael Pelayo is a Clinical Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Stanford Center for Sleep Sciences and Medicine.  His clinical focus has been the treatment of sleep disorders in patients of all ages and he has served as chair of the Sleep Disorders Research Advisory Board of the National Center for Sleep Disorders Research at the National Heart Lung Blood Institute at the National Institute of Health.  Dr. Pelayo has also chaired the pediatric special interest section of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.  Currently, he teaches the Stanford University Sleep and Dreams undergraduate course alongside Dr. William Dement.  Together, they co-authored the course textbook, Dement’s Sleep and Dreams, 2nd Edition.

Register for this free event athttps://mvla2018-19-rafaelpelayo.eventbrite.com.  

Spanish translation will be available.  Please indicate interest on Eventbrite when registering.

Sponsored by Los Altos Educational Foundation (LAEF), MVLA High School Foundation, Mountain View Educational Foundation (MVEF), and Los Altos-Mountain View PTA Council.

This month’s ABC book: “Simon’s Hook” by Karen Burnett is a colorful story that compares teases to fishing hooks and tells the tale of how the fish learned not to bite.
 
Goals of lesson:
- Help students feel empowered and in control of their responses to hurtful teases and put-downs.
- Have students learn and practice specific language and techniques to allow them to swim free.
 
Please ask your child about the 5 strategies that Simon’s neighbor, Grandma Rose, offers to help Simon avoid taking the bait:
1. Do little or nothing—don’t react!
2. Pretend to agree with the hook.
3. Change the subject to distract the bully.
4. Laugh at the hook and make a joke of it.
5. Stay away from the hooks and swim in another part of the sea.
 
As caring adults in the lives of youth, we can help develop and nurture skills to navigate the rough patches in life. Our ultimate goal is for youth to be able to handle these bumps and ruts on their own!
 
When you “catch” kids modeling positive behaviors...Notice, Name it, and Celebrate it!

Trick or Treat and Tour

Open to Trick or Treaters of all ages! This is an exciting opportunity for your child to dress up in their Halloween Costume and tour TownHall offices, Heritage House, Council Chambers and the Parks and Recreation Building. We may even run into our elected officials and City Manager during your visit. Staff will have treats along the way.

Date: 10/26
Day: Friday
Time: 2:00 – 4:00 pm
Tours & Trick or Treating Starting on the Half-Hour: 2:00, 2:30, 3:00, 3:30
Ages: Open to all ages
Location: Town of Los Altos Hills
Fee: Free.

Dear Gardner Families--

We are noticing a lot of illnesses at Gardner with the change of seasons and weather. Please note the below message from the District Nurses. We are trying hard to keep our students healthy, but also the Gardner Bullis Staff. Please adhere to the below message from the District Nurses. Also, if your child is not attending school for any reason please call the attendance line by 9:00am.

Notice from the District Nurse:

School is a place where colds and diseases can spread rapidly. Children who are ill should stay home from school, rest and recuperate. Sometimes it is difficult, especially early in the morning, to know whether or not to send your child to school. The following guidelines are indications that you should keep your child home:

Fever of 99.6 F or higher
Vomiting or diarrhea
Chills
Nausea
Coughing, sneezing and/or runny nose
Headache
Wheezing or trouble breathing
Sore throat or trouble swallowing
Rash or unusual sores or spots
Generalized muscle aches and pains
Unusually red, crusted or burning eyes
Head Lice
It is required to keep your child home until he/she has been symptom free without medication for 24 hours. Please call the Gardner Bullis Attendance Line (650-559-3232) 24 hours/7 days a week.

Thank you in advance for your cooperation in keeping us all healthy!

GB Staff

Father- Daughter Dance
When: Friday November 2nd ~ 6:00pm- 8:30pm
 
Join us at the annual Father-Daughter Dance for a magical Arabian Night! It will be an evening filled with a delicious dinner, delectable desserts, and a pumping DJ! Open to girls of all ages & their fathers/gentleman escort.
 
Register at https://501auctions.com/gardnerbullis/item/1082885 (for couple)
https://501auctions.com/gardnerbullis/item/1082886 (sibling)

Proceeds go directly to the PTA
Sponsored by the Davydov, Lukitsa, & Russakow Families

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Box Tops Collection

Clipping Box Tops is an easy way to help earn cash for our school. Each one is worth 10¢! Just look for the pink Box Tops on hundreds of products. All you have to do is clip them and send them in to your child's/children's teacher(s). 

Last school year, we earned $330.70 for our school from Box Tops.  All money earned was/is contributed to our PTA. This school year, our goal is to earn $500.

The first submission deadline is quickly approaching so please submit any you have by Friday, 10/26/18.  Any Box Tops turned in after this date will count towards our school's next earnings check! The class that collects the most by Friday, December 14, will win a popsicle party.

MVLA Parent Education Speaker Series

Please join us for an evening with Dr. Rafael Pelayo.
Sleep:  Crucial Key to Wellness and Success
Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2018 - 7:00 - 9:00pm

LAHS Eagle Theatre

201 Almond Avenue, Los Altos, CA

Why is sleep so essential to good health? What are signs of poor sleep and how can you address them?  Join us as Dr. Rafael Pelayo explores the crucial role sleep plays in healthy child and adolescent development and shares the latest research in sleep science at Stanford—where sleep medicine began.

Topics discussed will include:

·        Sleep, the brain, and the mental health connection

·        The underappreciated importance of sleep for children and teens

·        Impacts of prolonged sleep deficits on learning, behavior, and health

·        Signs of poor sleep and pediatric sleep disorders

·        The impact of technology use on sleep

·        Lack of sleep and driving safety

·        Sleep and school start time

·        Recommended sleep for elementary, middle and high school students

·        What you can do if you are concerned about your child’s or teen’s sleep habits

Dr. Rafael Pelayo is a Clinical Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Stanford Center for Sleep Sciences and Medicine.  His clinical focus has been the treatment of sleep disorders in patients of all ages and he has served as chair of the Sleep Disorders Research Advisory Board of the National Center for Sleep Disorders Research at the National Heart Lung Blood Institute at the National Institute of Health.  Dr. Pelayo has also chaired the pediatric special interest section of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.  Currently, he teaches the Stanford University Sleep and Dreams undergraduate course alongside Dr. William Dement.  Together, they co-authored the course textbook, Dement’s Sleep and Dreams, 2nd Edition.

Register for this free event athttps://mvla2018-19-rafaelpelayo.eventbrite.com.  

Spanish translation will be available.  Please indicate interest on Eventbrite when registering.

Sponsored by Los Altos Educational Foundation (LAEF), MVLA High School Foundation, Mountain View Educational Foundation (MVEF), and Los Altos-Mountain View PTA Council.

'Twas a Week Before Halloween Movie Night

Saturday, October 20 | Grant Park | 1575 Holt Ave, Los Altos
6:30pm | Curious George: A Halloween Boo Fest | Perfect for all ages
8pm | Ghostbusters (1984) | For ages 8 & up

Halloween Window Painting Contest
Calling all 4th Graders and up!

Date: Thursday, October 18, 2018 (All day) to Saturday, October 20, 2018 (All day)

Box Tops Collection
Clipping Box Tops is an easy way to help earn cash for our school. Each one is worth 10¢! Just look for the pink Box Tops on hundreds of products. All you have to do is clip them and send them in to your child's/children's teacher(s). 

Last school year, we earned $330.70 for our school from Box Tops.  All money earned was/is contributed to our PTA. This school year, our goal is to earn $500.

The first submission deadline is quickly approaching so please submit any you have by Friday, 10/26/18.  Any Box Tops turned in after this date will count towards our school's next earnings check! The class that collects the most by Friday, December 14, will win a popsicle party.

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Walkathon Charity Bake Sale!

When: Friday October 12 2:30-4:30 pm
Hang with us after school on Friday and get amped for Walkathon! 
We will be selling some far out treats, sure to get you stoked for Saturday's events!

Sponsored by Together We Can
Proceeds go directly to Share Our Strength's No Kid Hungry Campaign

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Cornerstone Corner  
 
September’s ABC book: “Have You Filled a Bucket Today” by Carol McCloud is about expressing daily kindness and appreciation to others.
 
Goals of the lesson: 
-Teach students the 3 laws of bucket filling: Be a bucket filler. Don’t dip. Use your lid.
-Empower students to intentionally fill their own buckets and the buckets of others with good feelings (warm fuzzies).
 
After your child has had the lesson in class, ask your child to tell you more about:
Warm fuzzies: What are they?
Bucket fillers: How can you fill your own bucket and the buckets of others?
Bucket dippers: How can you keep a lid on your bucket and how can you help bucket dippers fill their bucket?
 
When you “catch” kids modeling positive behaviors...Notice, Name it, and Celebrate it!