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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! Thursday, Feb. 16th 7:00 PM Los Altos High School Eagle Theatre LASD & LAEF are excited to kick off the first ever STEM Days at both Egan and Blach schools this spring. STEM pervades every part of life. STEM education creates critical thinkers, increases science literacy, and enables the next generation of innovators. Exposing our students to different aspects of careers in the STEM fields could inspire and spark a passion in learning. We are looking for parents, grandparents or anyone in our community who would like to share their knowledge. If you are interested, please contact Anjana Butaney at: anjana.nagarajan1@gmail.com or Karen Wilson at: kwilson@lasdschools.org LASD | iLearn | (650) 947-1150 | 201 Covington Rd |
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New $20,000 Matching Grant! Donate today. LAEF is pleased to share with you that two LASD families have just offered $20,000 in matching funds! That means that all NEW donations and any dollar you give OVER your donation amount last year will be matched, up to $20,000. Since LAEF’s annual grant benefits every TK-8 student, we strive for 100% participation from all LASD families. That's why these families are giving now. To inspire you to donate by March 10that www.LAEFonline.org. |
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Important Dates for Entering Terman Middle School
If your children are in the Gunn High School district area, priority registration for 2017-18 into Nixon, Terman and Gunn starts January 12 and closes February 15. For best school choices, it's important to make this deadline. Registration website is found at https://www.pausd.org/
Fifth Grade Visits on May 11, 2017 from 10:30 AM to 12:00 Noon at Terman Middle School. The deadline dates and details can be found on this website https://www.pausd.org/ The central office for the Palo Alto school district is located at 25 Churchill Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94306. MVLA Parent Education Speaker Series Reset Your Child's Brain: Reversing the Effects of Electronic Screen Time Victoria Dunckley, MD Tuesday February 7, 2017 7:00 pm Mountain View High School – Spartan Theater Speaking as a follow up to Screenagers, Dr. Dunckley will discuss how regular screen time impacts our brain functions and how addressing screen-related side effects can provide dramatic improvements in emotional regulation, academic performance, and social interactions. Click here for more information about Dr. Dunckley.
To register: https://vdunckley.eventbrite. If you have a school-wide announcement that you would like to be included in Bear Tracks, please send it to the Bear Tracks editors. The deadline is the Wednesday prior to when you want it to appear. |
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I would like to invite all students in grades K-6 to participate in the 2017 STEM Expo! While engaging in STEM projects, students will have the opportunity to design hands-on projects while exploring just how fun STEM can be! Gardner Bullis will be hosting their STEM Expo on Tuesday, March 21st, 2017 from 4:30pm - 6:30pm .
STEP 1: DECIDE ON A PROJECT by viewing: http://tinyurl.com/zqo63z8 STEP 2: COMPLETE THE STUDENT INTENT TO PARTICIPATE FORM by Friday, February 17th, 2017: http://tinyurl.com/hhengxg For more information about guidelines and day of information, visit: http://tinyurl.com/j59gxpt
For further questions, contact Mrs. Lombardi:vlombardi@ Looking forward to seeing all of your discoveries, Mrs. Lombardi When to Keep Your Child Home From School 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. For more information go to LASD website links: Sick child or Flu information |
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Get your Early Bird Auction Tickets starting January 30! A Night in Havana at the Cabana takes place at the Crowne Plaza Cabana Hotel in Palo Alto on April 1st, 2017 from 6 - 11PM. You won't want to miss this special Cuban-themed evening of Bidding, Dining, Dancing and Fun with Friends while helping our kids! This annual fundraiser provides much needed financial support for our school’s Arts Programs, Computer Technology and Equipment, Library Materials, Gardens, Field Trips, Classroom Supplies, and Teacher Professional Development. Early Bird tickets start tomorrow at $100 per person and go to $125 afterMarch 1st. Please email Gardnerauction@lasdschools.org with any questions or to make a donation. Looking for a Webmaster for 2017-18 The school webmaster keeps www.gardnerbullis.org up to date. Before school starts, the Webmaster updates the school information for the new year as provided by staff and PTA volunteers. Each week, the Webmaster adds the Bear Tracks emails to the home page. As needed, the Webmaster works with each PTA committee to provide online support for their events. The Webmaster job can be shared among two or more volunteers with specific responsibilities. Most of the Webmaster work is done from home on a computer at hours of your choosing. If you have an interest in being the next school Webmaster, please contact Heather Rose at hvrose@gmail.com. Project Cornerstone Book of the Month René has Two Last Names by René Colato Lainez |
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LASD & LAEF are excited to kick off the first ever STEM Days at both Egan and Blach schools this spring. STEM pervades every part of life. STEM education creates critical thinkers, increases science literacy, and enables the next generation of innovators. Exposing our students to different aspects of careers in the STEM fields could inspire and spark a passion in learning. We are looking for parents, grandparents or anyone in our community who would like to share their knowledge. If you are interested, please contact Anjana Butaney at: anjana.nagarajan1@gmail.com or Karen Wilson at: kwilson@lasdschools.org LASD | iLearn | (650) 947-1150 | 201 Covington Rd |
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Did You Know that LAEF Pays for Your School’s Librarian? Our Elementary and Junior High School librarians help students develop a passion for reading, investigate topics that interest them and foster a love of learning. More critical than ever, librarians teach students to use information and technology to answer questions, solve problems and increase understanding. That’s why we are counting on you to donate to LAEF this school year and support our librarians. Go to www.LAEFonline.org to find out more about how LASD students in every grade level are benefiting from their librarian this school year. To donate or learn more about the many ways to give, please go to www.LAEFonline.org. |
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Important Dates for Entering Terman Middle School
If your children are in the Gunn High School district area, priority registration for 2017-18 into Nixon, Terman and Gunn starts January 12 and closes February 15. For best school choices, it's important to make this deadline. Registration website is found at https://www.pausd.org/
There are several information sessions and visits for fifth graders entering middle school. (1) Information Session on January 26, 2017 at 7:00 PM at Terman Middle School. (2) Fifth Grade Visits on May 11, 2017 from 10:30 AM to 12:00 Noon at Terman Middle School. The deadline dates and details can be found on this website https://www.pausd.org/ The central office for the Palo Alto school district is located at 25 Churchill Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94306. MVLA Parent Education Speaker Series MVLA Parent Education is offering upcoming two events to discuss the impacts of digital technology and screen time on our children. We hope you will join us! Screenagers: Growing Up in the Digital Age Film by Delaney Ruston - filmmaker and primary care physician Tuesday, January 31, 2017 Two showings - 5:30 pm and 7:30 pm Mountain View High School - Spartan Theater Screenagers is a 68-minute film that probes into the vulnerable corners of family life, including the director’s, and depicts messy struggles over social media, video games, academics, and internet addiction. Through surprising insights from authors and brain scientists, solutions emerge as to how we can empower kids to best navigate the digital world. To learn more about the film and available resources, go to screenagersmovie.com.
To register: https://screenagersfilm. Reset Your Child's Brain: Reversing the Effects of Electronic Screen Time Victoria Dunckley, MD Tuesday February 7, 2017 7:00 pm Mountain View High School – Spartan Theater Speaking as a follow up to Screenagers, Dr. Dunckley will discuss how regular screen time impacts our brain functions and how addressing screen-related side effects can provide dramatic improvements in emotional regulation, academic performance, and social interactions. Click here for more information about Dr. Dunckley.
To register: https://vdunckley.eventbrite.
Tomahawks Lacrosse Spring Registration Open - boys and girls teams, ages 8U|10|12U|14U.
To register: http://www. For more information, please email Tomahawks Programs Director - Steve Harman steve@tomahawkslacrosse.org . If you have a school-wide announcement that you would like to be included in Bear Tracks, please send it to the Bear Tracks editors. The deadline is the Wednesday prior to when you want it to appear. |
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We Want You … Substitute Opportunities 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. 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 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, January 19th from 9am-12:30pm. For more information click the link here and/or contact Erin Green, Director of Student and Staff Services at egreen@lasdschools.org When to Keep Your Child Home From School 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. For more information go to LASD website links: Sick child or Flu information |
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PTA Meeting
Please join us Thursday morning in the teacher lounge right after drop off for our Gardner Bullis PTA meeting! Looking for a Webmaster for 2017-18 The school webmaster keeps www.gardnerbullis.org up to date. Before school starts, the Webmaster updates the school information for the new year as provided by staff and PTA volunteers. Each week, the Webmaster adds the Bear Tracks emails to the home page. As needed, the Webmaster works with each PTA committee to provide online support for their events. The Webmaster job can be shared among two or more volunteers with specific responsibilities. Most of the Webmaster work is done from home on a computer at hours of your choosing. If you have an interest in being the next school Webmaster, please contact Heather Rose at hvrose@gmail.com. Project Cornerstone Book of the Month René has Two Last Names by René Colato Lainez |