Announcing the 2018-2019 MVLA Parent Education Speaker Series

The MVLA Parent Education Speaker Series is excited to announce our speaker line-up for the 2018-2019 school year.  Six nationally and internationally recognized experts will join us to discuss a wide range of topics including – navigating today’s college search process and financial aid options; exploring the crucial impact of sleep on the wellness and success of children and teens; raising resilient kids in a stressful world; fostering increased well-being; engaging the power of self-compassion; and optimizing the college experience to prepare young adults for the jobs of tomorrow.  

Lynn O’Shaughnessy
Finding the Right Fit College at the Right Price
September 11, 2018 – 7pm – MVHS Spartan Theatre
Register at Eventbrite
 
Rafael Pelayo, M.D.
Sleep: Crucial Key to Wellness and Success
October 23, 2018 – 7pm – LAHS Eagle Theater
 
Katie Hurley, L.C.S.W.
Raising Resilient Kids in a Stressful World
November 29, 2018 – 7pm – LAHS Eagle Theater
 
Sonja Lyubomirsky, Ph.D.
The Myths of Happiness:  The Science and Practice of Increasing Well-being
January 29, 2019 – 7pm – MVHS Spartan Theatre
 
Kristin Neff, Ph.D.
Self-compassion: The Surprising Power of Being Kind to Yourself
March 7, 2019 – 7 pm – LAHS Eagle Theater
 
Jeff Selingo
There is Life After College: Navigating School to Prepare for the Jobs of Tomorrow
April 9, 2019 – 7pm – MVHS Spartan Theatre


Please visit the MVLA Parent Education Speaker Series website for more detailed information and registration for each event.  MVLA Parent Education Speaker Series events are free, thanks to the generosity of our sponsors – the PTA, LAEF, and MVLA High School Foundation.

LASD WANTS YOU!


Have you thought about being a Substitute teacher?  
Substitute Teacher Training

September 27th

9am-12:00pm
$$ No Cost $$

The Silicon Valley economy is doing well and unemployment is quite low.  For LASD, this means fewer people interested in substitute teaching.  We are looking for parents who would be interested in helping our schools by becoming a substitute teacher.  We realize this may initially sound a bit unnerving, but it is actually a wonderful way to learn more about the learning of our students. You can choose your schedule, working as often or as little as you would like as well as at the schools of your choosing.  We conducted this training in 2017 and had terrific feedback and results with our new substitutes.  We could really use your help, so please consider the opportunity.

If you would consider joining our substitute teaching pool, we are offering a free mini-training hosted by our Human Resource & Curriculum Departments. Mark your calendars for Thursday, September 27th from 9am-12:00pm.  For more information click the link here and/ or contact Erin Green, Director of Student and Staff Services egreen@lasdschools.

Substitute Boot Camp 2018!

We’ve raised $500,000! 

Thanks to the generous LASD families who have contributed to LAEF this school year and helped us reach this important milestone. We’re off to a great start!

Our goal is to raise $3.5 Million to support STEM, Wellness, Literacy, and Arts this school year.

For each elementary school, LAEF funds teachers and staff for art, music, library, computer science, STEM, PE, and literacy aides for grades 1 & 2. 

For each junior high school, LAEF funds teachers and staff for a wide variety of electives such as band, photography, robotics and world languages, along with librarians, mental health counselors, a math instructional support teacher, and a CSTEM program manager.

LAEF also co-sponsors the MVLA Parent Education Speaker Series, which had over 1,100 LASD attendees in the past school year.
Every student at your school benefits from donations to LAEF, and that’s why we strive for 100% parent participation. Visit LAEFonline.org and Donate or Pledge Today!


Train Days Rolls into its 10th Year at the Los Altos History Museum

Train Days

Saturday and Sunday, September 15-16, 10am to 4pm
Admission: $5/person (Ages 4 and under free)
Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult
On site: Quick Dog Catering & Baskin-Robbins Ice Cream Carts

Medical Excused Absence

Please bring a note upon returning from any doctor, dentist, orthodontist, and all other medical appointments where school is missed. Medical providers are used to printing a note for school absences. This note is important to excuse your child’s absence or tardy.

GB Campus Safety Reminders

Safety is our number one concern on our campus. GB campus opens at 8:15am. This is when yard duty is out to watch your children. Please do not drop off before this time; as there no one available to watch your children.

Gardner Bullis’ 10th Anniversary

Saturday, September 8, 2018

11:00 am- 3:00 pm

Ceremony @ 1:00 pm

BBQ Lunch and Games to be had!

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Announcing the 2018-2019 MVLA Parent Education Speaker Series

The MVLA Parent Education Speaker Series is excited to announce our speaker line-up for the 2018-2019 school year.  Six nationally and internationally recognized experts will join us to discuss a wide range of topics including – navigating today’s college search process and financial aid options; exploring the crucial impact of sleep on the wellness and success of children and teens; raising resilient kids in a stressful world; fostering increased well-being; engaging the power of self-compassion; and optimizing the college experience to prepare young adults for the jobs of tomorrow. 

Lynn O’Shaughnessy
Finding the Right Fit College at the Right Price
September 11, 2018 – 7pm – MVHS Spartan Theatre
Register atEventbrite
 
Rafael Pelayo, M.D.
Sleep: Crucial Key to Wellness and Success
October 23, 2018 – 7pm – LAHS Eagle Theater
 
Katie Hurley, L.C.S.W.
Raising Resilient Kids in a Stressful World
November 29, 2018 – 7pm – LAHS Eagle Theater
 
Sonja Lyubomirsky, Ph.D.
The Myths of Happiness:  The Science and Practice of Increasing Well-being
January 29, 2019 – 7pm – MVHS Spartan Theatre
 
Kristin Neff, Ph.D.
Self-compassion: The Surprising Power of Being Kind to Yourself
March 7, 2019 – 7 pm – LAHS Eagle Theater
 
Jeff Selingo
There is Life After College: Navigating School to Prepare for the Jobs of Tomorrow
April 9, 2019 – 7pm – MVHS Spartan Theatre
 

Please visit the MVLA Parent Education Speaker Series website for more detailed information and registration for each event.  MVLA Parent Education Speaker Series events are free, thanks to the generosity of our sponsors – the PTA, LAEF, and MVLA High School Foundation.

LASD WANTS YOU!
 

Have you thought about being a Substitute teacher? 
Substitute Teacher Training

September 27th

9am-12:00pm
$$ No Cost $$

The Silicon Valley economy is doing well and unemployment is quite low.  For LASD, this means fewer people interested in substitute teaching.  We are looking for parents who would be interested in helping our schools by becoming a substitute teacher.  We realize this may initially sound a bit unnerving, but it is actually a wonderful way to learn more about the learning of our students. You can choose your schedule, working as often or as little as you would like as well as at the schools of your choosing.  We conducted this training in 2017 and had terrific feedback and results with our new substitutes.  We could really use your help, so please consider the opportunity.

If you would consider joining our substitute teaching pool, we are offering a free mini-training hosted by our Human Resource & Curriculum Departments. Mark your calendars for Thursday, September 27th from 9am-12:00pm.  For more information click the link here and/ or contact Erin Green, Director of Student and Staff Services egreen@lasdschools.

Substitute Boot Camp 2018!

Cub Scouts (Pack 78) Parent Information Night

Tuesday, September 4th at 6:30 pm in the Multi Room

Register at www.pack-78.com

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Train Days Rolls into its 10th Year at the Los Altos History Museum

Train Days

Saturday and Sunday, September 15-16, 10am to 4pm
Admission: $5/person (Ages 4 and under free)
Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult
On site: Quick Dog Catering & Baskin-Robbins Ice Cream Carts

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After School Program by DesignX
Calling all budding Makers and Tinkerers!

DesignX is excited to return to Gardner Bullis this Fall with their popular one-of-a-kind after school program in PRODUCT DESIGN.

The proprietary methodologies, used in all our programs, helps students as young as 7y to explore and build on their creative confidence, empowering  them to make their ideas a reality. We believe that each child is unique and so are their designs.

In this session students will learn to conceptualize their idea for a product that they are most familiar with …. a wood desk organizer. They will explore the product's form and function and its connection to themselves. They will learn to sketch their concepts in 2D and 3D,  have fun sanding, painting, nailing and hammering as they bring their idea to fruition. A great accessory to keep those desk essentials organized - but most importantly they will bring home the priceless feeling of empowerment that they can make THEIR ideas happen! Returning students are encouraged and challenged to build on their design and making skills - designing the same product that is more complex or a completely different product using the same materials.

Dates: Wednesdays Sept 5th – Nov 14th;  3:00pm - 4:30pm (free supervision 2:45-3:00pm) Grades 2nd – 6th

Register at: http://www.designX.company 
Explore Past projects at: Product Design Gallery

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PETER PAN @ Gardner Bullis

Grades 2-5

Cost $395

Does your child love to perform? Do they have an interest in the performing arts that they'd like to further explore?

Join us as we journey with Wendy and her siblings to the world of Neverland. Cast members will get to become Peter Pan, a wild lost kid, the treacherous Captain hook, a vibrant fairy, or one of the many other exciting characters in this tale, as they work together to tell the magical story of Peter Pan!
 

Auditions: Sept. 4th after school

Rehearsals: Tuesdays 3:00-4:30 pm & Thursdays 1:30-3:30 pm

Shows: December 7th @ 7pm and December 8th @ 2pm

Sign up @ www.TheGreenRoomInfo.com

Cub Scouts (Pack 78) Parent Information Night

Tuesday, September 4th at 6:30 pm in the Multi Room

Register at www.pack-78.com

________________________________________________________________

Train Days Rolls into its 10th Year at the Los Altos History Museum

Train Days

Saturday and Sunday, September 15-16, 10am to 4pm
Admission: $5/person (Ages 4 and under free)
Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult
On site: Quick Dog Catering & Baskin-Robbins Ice Cream Carts

_________________________________________________________________

After School Program by DesignX
Calling all budding Makers and Tinkerers!

DesignX is excited to return to Gardner Bullis this Fall with their popular one-of-a-kind after school program in PRODUCT DESIGN.

The proprietary methodologies, used in all our programs, helps students as young as 7y to explore and build on their creative confidence, empowering  them to make their ideas a reality. We believe that each child is unique and so are their designs.

In this session students will learn to conceptualize their idea for a product that they are most familiar with …. a wood desk organizer. They will explore the product's form and function and its connection to themselves. They will learn to sketch their concepts in 2D and 3D,  have fun sanding, painting, nailing and hammering as they bring their idea to fruition. A great accessory to keep those desk essentials organized - but most importantly they will bring home the priceless feeling of empowerment that they can make THEIR ideas happen! Returning students are encouraged and challenged to build on their design and making skills - designing the same product that is more complex or a completely different product using the same materials.

Dates: Wednesdays Sept 5th – Nov 14th;  3:00pm - 4:30pm (free supervision 2:45-3:00pm) Grades 2nd – 6th

Register at: http://www.designX.company 
Explore Past projects at: Product Design Gallery

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PETER PAN @ Gardner Bullis

Grades 2-5

Cost $395

Does your child love to perform? Do they have an interest in the performing arts that they'd like to further explore?

Join us as we journey with Wendy and her siblings to the world of Neverland. Cast members will get to become Peter Pan, a wild lost kid, the treacherous Captain hook, a vibrant fairy, or one of the many other exciting characters in this tale, as they work together to tell the magical story of Peter Pan!
 

Auditions: Sept. 4th after school

Rehearsals: Tuesdays 3:00-4:30 pm & Thursdays 1:30-3:30 pm

Shows: December 7th @ 7pm and December 8th @ 2pm

Sign up @ www.TheGreenRoomInfo.com

Join the PTA

Joining the PTA benefits our students!  More than 30 years of PTA research has proven that children perform better when their parents are involved both at home and at school. 

A PTA membership can also be a way for you to more effectively suggest change at your child’s school.  Only members can vote on where PTA funds are spent, what programs should be implemented, and overall PTA goals.

Further, there is power in numbers.  Every member of our Gardner Bullis PTA gets counted as the total number of PTA members in the state, thus allowing the California PTA to use those numbers when lobbying for legislation that is beneficial to our children at the local level. 

Finally, the PTA helps you stay connected.  PTA functions are opportunities to meet other parents and teachers, building rapport and discussing issues that are on your mind.  There's no better way to know what's happening in your school. JOIN NOW

Grizzly Spirit Day- August 31, 2018

Wear your Gardner Bullis spirit, every Friday! On designated Spirit Days, there will be small prizes for students wearing their Grizzly Wear. Take advantage of our FLASH sale on current inventory (*while supplies last during Friday morning assembly) and visit our new web store to get your gear!