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Attention 6th Grade Students and Parents! All LASD 6th Graders are invited to submit an application for the 2017 Synopsis Silicon Valley Science & Technology Challenge What: Synopsis Silicon Valley Science & Technology Championship Science and Engineering competition for middle school and high school students Who: Students in Grade 6 only-no exceptions Where: San Jose Convention Center When: Thursday, March 15, 2018 Please click here for more information. |
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6th Grade Strictly Strings Concert 6th Grade Orchestra Students from Almond, Covington, Gardner Bullis and Santa Rita will be featured in a performance with Egan and Los Altos High School Orchestras. Come to see the progression of string students from elementary to high school. It is a free concert, everyone is invited! Strictly Strings Concert Tuesday, Feb. 13th 7:00 PM Los Altos High School Eagle Theatre |
We invite you to join us as we recognize the realtors in our community who participated in our Honor Roll of Realtors program this year! Since 1995, LAEF and MVLA education foundations’ Honor Roll of Realtors program has brought real estate experts and philanthropy together in support of our public schools. This year we raised over $102,000 for quality education for TK-12 students in Los Altos public schools!
Find out who is on the 2018 Honor Roll of Realtors at laefonline.org, and when the time comes to contact a realtor, select one of these professionals committed to a strong school community.
Donate to LAEF today and help us raise an additional $700K to reach our goal of $3.7M by April 27th. Gifts of any amount are appreciated. Learn more & make your tax-deductible donation today at www.laefonline.org.
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Los Altos Hills Pathways Run – Home Run 17th Annual Los Altos Hills Pathways Run/Walk Saturday, May 5th, 2018 at 9am Westwind Barn, Los Altos Hills, CA 94022 For more info visit https://lahpathwaysrun.org/
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Pertussis Booster for Students in 6th grade: Students currently in 6th grade must have proof of a Tdap or Dtap (Pertussis or Whooping Cough) booster given after their 7th birthday (after 10th birthday is recommended) in order to begin 7th grade in August of 2018. Please provide a copy of your child’s immunization record to your school office as soon as possible! |
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STEM Career Day Events at Egan and Blach LASD & LAEF are excited to kick off the 2nd STEM Career Day Events at Egan and Blach Jr. High Schools this spring. STEM pervades every part of our life and STEM education creates critical thinkers, increases science literacy, and enables the next generation of innovators. We believe that exposing our students to different aspects and careers in the STEM fields inspire and spark a passion for learning. We are looking for parents, grandparents or anyone in our community who would like to share their knowledge. If you are interested in presenting at Egan on March 19 and/or Blach on March 20, please contact Karen Wilson, STEM Coordinator at kwilson@lasdschools.orgor Anjana Nagarajan-Butaney, LAEF Board member at anjana.nagarajan1@gmail.com |
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Explore.Learn.Discover STEM Expo! The STEM Expo is a wonderful way for your child to take their interests to a new level. When: March 20, 2018 Where: Gardner Bullis Multi Who: K-6th For more info: http://tinyurl.com/gardnerexpo |
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Aladdin Kids Theater production Sign up for After School Theater at Gardner Bullis. For more information visit the GB Theater page or register here. For grades 2-6 starting in March. |
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Gardner Bullis Auction – A Night in Paris - Saturday, April 21, 2018! Party Donations! One way to get involved with the Auction is to host a parent or kid party. Parent/kid parties not only raise money for our wonderful school, they also build a sense of community by bringing parents/kids together in a fun way. Multiple families/parents can host together, so it can be done with minimal effort. Parent party ideas: fiesta, martini night, Bollywood, spa parties, cooking classes, wine tasting, whisky tasting, sushi and sake party, Brazilian, Oktoberfest, specialty dinner parties, etc. Kid party ideas: pool parties, father-daughter dance, origami parties, father-son sport parties, Lego parties, end-of-year parties, etc. Get creative and submit your party details here by 2/28/18! Tickets! Buy your tickets today at the early bird pricing of $100 each Questions? Contact the Auction Committee at gardnerbullisauction@gmail.com |
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PTA is now recruiting for executive board and committee lead positions for the 2018-19 school year. If you are interested in learning about opportunities to get more involved in the GB PTA, please reach out to one of the following nominating committee members: Robin Dykes, Anne Schmidt, Erika Shapiro, or Kelly Loughlin We are in most need of a new TREASURER for the coming school year. The description is below. Please keep in mind that this position comes with a lot of training and support, so do not be intimidated! It just requires someone who is comfortable with basic finances. If you can manage your family finances, you can handle this job. Thank you for your support! GB PTA Treasurer Role: *Responsible for maintaining financial records of the PTA and filing related IRS documents. *Assist in financial aspect of activities that involve revenue, such as fundraisers and membership. *Prepare Annual Budget, pays bills and monitors expenses. *Present monthly reports to Board. *Ensures bonding and insurance requirements are maintained. *Coordinate tax return with outside accountant. *Oversee Assistant Treasurer, Audit Committee, Book Fair Treasurer, and Scholarship. |
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Yearbooks on sale now Yearbooks for 2017-18 are now on sale at https://gardnerbullis.picaboo. Softcover yearbooks are $38 (including tax and shipping) Hardcover yearbooks are $48 (including tax and shipping) Any questions, please contact Audrey Lund |
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Attention 6th Grade Students and Parents! All LASD 6th Graders are invited to submit an application for the 2017 Synopsis Silicon Valley Science & Technology Challenge What: Synopsis Silicon Valley Science & Technology Championship Science and Engineering competition for middle school and high school students Who: Students in Grade 6 only-no exceptions Where: San Jose Convention Center When: Thursday, March 15, 2018 Please click here for more information. |
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6th Grade Strictly Strings Concert 6th Grade Orchestra Students from Almond, Covington, Gardner Bullis and Santa Rita will be featured in a performance with Egan and Los Altos High School Orchestras. Come to see the progression of string students from elementary to high school. It is a free concert, everyone is invited! Strictly Strings Concert Tuesday, Feb. 13th 7:00 PM Los Altos High School Eagle Theatre |
LAEF funds your students STEM education. Students visit the STEM lab where STEM ISTs (Instructional Support Teachers) provide opportunities for hands-on exploration and critical thinking. New this year, LASD is bringing STEM into each classroom, where STEM IST’s help teachers integrate STEM with their cross-discipline instruction. Find out more about the LASD STEM program at www.laefonline.org.
Donate to LAEF today and fully fund STEM teachers this school year. We need your help to raise an additional $800K to reach our goal of $3.7M by April 27th. Gifts of any amount are appreciated. Learn more & make your tax-deductible donation today at www.laefonline.org.
Los Altos Hills Pathways Run – Home Run
17th Annual Los Altos Hills Pathways Run/Walk
Saturday, May 5th, 2018 at 9am
Westwind Barn, Los Altos Hills, CA 94022
For more info visit https://lahpathwaysrun.org/
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A word from our district nurses 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 him/her home. In this way, you are helping to control the spread of colds, flu, and other contagious illnesses. Keep your child at home when he/she has any of the following symptoms:
You need to keep your child home until he/she has been symptom free without medication for 24 hours. Also, NOTIFY THE OFFICE IMMEDIATELY if your child is exposed to or contracts chicken pox, mumps or measles or whooping cough (pertussis). These conditions can be life threatening to students who are undergoing therapies that suppress their immune systems. The following information is only a guide to common childhood health concerns. Call our District Nurses (650-444-9702 or 650-537-8119) or personal health care provider for more information. Always bring a copy of a physician’s note to school and/or notify the school if your child will have an extended absence due to a health condition for 10 days or longer. |
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Pertussis Booster for Students in 6th grade: Students currently in 6th grade must have proof of a Tdap or Dtap (Pertussis or Whooping Cough) booster given after their 7th birthday (after 10th birthday is recommended) in order to begin 7th grade in August of 2018. Please provide a copy of your child’s immunization record to your school office as soon as possible! |
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Did you download your Vidigami app yet? Vidigami is an advanced photo management platform designed exclusively for schools providing teachers and families with a secure and private place to share photos of students! It is customized for your school so that the folder structure is organized by year, grades, groups, and events. All you need to do is login using your Vidigami account (available on web and mobile) and start sharing. Lots of parents have started to share pictures already so just join the fun! You should have received an invitation to join Vidigami by email from Vidigami.com, if not please email gardnerbullisyearbook@gmail. Participation in Vidigami is through invitation only. Because each Vidigami community is a private and secure network, participation requires authentication from Vidigami and the school. Vidigami is committed to protecting information relating to you, your children, your school, your family, your friends, and everyone that makes up your community. |
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Parking Lot Duty Due to delays at the start of the solar project, temporary fencing will need to remain on site into the month of January. Sign up HERE to volunteer to help with drop off and pickup. Thank you! |
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STEM Career Day Events at Egan and Blach LASD & LAEF are excited to kick off the 2nd STEM Career Day Events at Egan and Blach Jr. High Schools this spring. STEM pervades every part of our life and STEM education creates critical thinkers, increases science literacy, and enables the next generation of innovators. We believe that exposing our students to different aspects and careers in the STEM fields inspire and spark a passion for learning. We are looking for parents, grandparents or anyone in our community who would like to share their knowledge. If you are interested in presenting at Egan on March 19 and/or Blach on March 20, please contact Karen Wilson, STEM Coordinator at kwilson@lasdschools.orgor Anjana Nagarajan-Butaney, LAEF Board member at anjana.nagarajan1@gmail.com |
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Explore.Learn.Discover STEM Expo! The STEM Expo is a wonderful way for your child to take their interests to a new level. When: March 20, 2018 Where: Gardner Bullis Multi Who: K-6th For more info: http://tinyurl.com/gardnerexpo |
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Last Call!!! Registrations for Product Design after-school program closing next week. Only a couple of spots left. In this all NEW enrichment experience in Product Design for this age group students will get to conceptualize their idea, plan their design and assemble a product that they are most familiar with …. a desk organizer. They will Dream it! Design it! and Make it! They will explore the product's form and function and its connection to themselves. A great accessory to keep those desk essentials organized. Kids will learn to play with a range of materials from wood to textiles and using fun tools like hammers and nails – but most importantly they will bring home the priceless feeling of empowerment that they can make THEIR ideas happen! Register at designx.company |
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Chess Club New lunchtime chess club is starting this Friday! $164 Fee for Lunchtime Chess Club Classes for 7-Weeks (2/2,2/9,2/16,3/2,3/9,3/16 & 3/23) Register here |
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STEM Expo Lunch Club needs You! Please encourage your students to come to Mondays' and Tuesdays' STEM Lunch Club to brainstorm and launch their Expo projects, beginning Monday, 1/29. We need you, parents/grandparents, to be STEM Expo Advisors for our students at Mondays and Tuesdays' STEM Lunch Clubs, 12pm - 12:50pm (less than an hour)! Please sign up here: http://signup.com/go/KUjFoiK Thank You and see you soon @STEM Lab! Alex, Sandy and Meera |
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Yearbooks on sale now Yearbooks for 2017-18 are now on sale at https://gardnerbullis.picaboo. Softcover yearbooks are $38 (including tax and shipping) Hardcover yearbooks are $48 (including tax and shipping) Any questions, please contact Audrey Lund |
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Gardner Bullis Auction – Buy Your Tickets Today! Buy your auction tickets today at the early bird pricing of $100 each. Come join us for A Night in Paris on Saturday, April 21, 2018, to benefit our Gardner Bullis kids! Auction Donations Please consider making a donation or procuring a donation to help us reach our fundraising goal this year. We are a wonderfully diverse, creative, multi-cultural and talented community with an abundance of resources and contacts, so let's use them! Examples of past donations: vacation homes, tickets (sporting events, concerts, speakers), jewelry (from stores or your own collection if you have unused pieces), wine and spirits, hotel stay, summer camps, experiences (sailing trip, sky diving, balloon flights), specialty dinners, parent parties, kid parties, gift baskets and gift certificates. Questions? Contact the Auction Committee at gardnerbullisauction@gmail.com |
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BookQuest Thank you to our Grizzly community! A total of 114 publishing kits were ordered, raising $570 for a charitable cause that will be determined by our student council. And a special congratulations to the 87 student authors, who will see their published books on display in the multi on March 1, 2018 at the BookQuest Celebration. The entire school community is invited to celebrate! More details to come. |