Egan will offer campus tours for parents of students currently in the 6^th grade and parents of new students.  Staff will present information about the curriculum and student life. Egan students will also give their perspective on life at Egan. The tour offers an opportunity to see the campus, observe classroom activities and ask pertinent questions. Tours will be held at the following times:

Thursday, March 31^st at 1:30-2:30pm.

One lucky student from each class will win this year’s “Teacher for the Day” raffle.  Each Gardner Bullis student automatically receives one free ticket in his or her class raffle.  Additional tickets can be purchased for $5 each.  Please complete the form which was previously emailed to you or contact Nikki Selden at nrselden@aol.com.  Please drop off payment and additional form(s) in the "Teacher for the Day" box located in the school office by Tuesday, March 29^th.  Winning tickets will be drawn at Flag Salute on Friday, April 1^st, and the winning students will be “Teacher for a Day” on Friday, April 22^nd. 

 

The Town of Los Altos Hills is hosting its annual Earth Day Celebration on Sunday, April 17^th from 1:00-4:00pm at Westwind Community Barn.  There will be exhibits by Los Altos Hills committees, local environmental organizations and school groups, a “Live Wild Cats” education presentation (at 1:30 pm and again at 3 pm) by Leopard’s Etc. and a presentation by the Bay Area Amphibian and Reptiles Society (at 2:30 pm).   Admission is free but bring cash or a check for a green shopping experience – Los Altos Hills hats, wine glasses, water bottles, lotion, bags, seeds, produce and much more will be on sale.  The Community Relations Committee will hold a free local wine tasting and the Youth Commission will be selling popcorn to raise money for its programs. Reduce your carbon footprint.  Walk, bike or carpool and bring a reusable water bottle.  No dogs allowed.  For additional information on the event or if you are interested in donating, becoming a vendor or volunteering, please contact Sarah Gualtieri at 650-947-2518,sgualtieri@losaltoshills.ca.gov.

GreenTown Los Altos is holding a Bike and Bike Safety Expo on Tuesday, March 29^th, from 7-9 pm at the Hillview Community Center.  Come see the latest in cruising, commuting, 3-wheel and electric bikes.  Get a look at Google’s Street View tricycle (used to map trails and paths that are not accessible by motor vehicle). Check out cool gear for commuting and running errands and get tips on bike and pedestrian safety from Los Altos police officers.  Everyone is welcome at this free event, even if you haven’t been on a bike in ages! Bring your bike helmet for an expert helmet fitting.  

We will have a general PTA Meeting on Wednesday, March 23^rd at 7 pm in the library.  Vicki Moore, founder of the Living Classroom program, will present an overview of the program, how it is being used at Gardner Bullis and how gardens and garden-based education enrich the lives and experiences of our children.   We will also be discussing shade structure options and our new Grizzly Lane.  Come and be informed! 

ScholarKids is a robust summer school enrichment program for incoming 5th, 6th, 7^th and 8th graders.  Classes are fun, interesting and educational. Sign up online beginning February 1st. Find all the information you need at www.scholarkids.net.  ScholarKids is endorsed by the Los Altos School District.

Los Altos KidzAdventures (LAKA) summer school program for grades K - 4 will be held at Santa Rita School in Los Altos from June 20 - July 15. Two classes are available for each two week session from 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM. Only $150 per class. Experienced Los Altos School District teachers, who have been trained in the developmental needs of young students, have designed these classes.  A variety of classes are offered: Young Chefs, Computers, Outrageous Outdoor Games, Magnificent Machines, Art, Lively Ink, Math Masters, Writing Workshop, Mysterious World In four weeks your child can take 4 different classes.  For the Pre-K child, a new Skills for Kindergarten is being offered. If your child needs more support in reading and writing, a 4 week class is available. See our web site www.lakakidz.com for class descriptions and registration.  LAKA is endorsed by the Los Altos School District.

If you enjoy working with young learners, exploring nature, and making important academic topics literally “come alive” to students…..please consider becoming a volunteer docent in LASD’s Living Classroom Program.  The Living Classroom offers hands-on, garden-based lessons in grades K-7 in science, math, and social studies, all aligned with existing curriculum and State standards.

 

Time Commitment:   After attending training sessions or observing lessons, we ask for a minimum of three lessons per month which equates to about 4 hours.   The Program.is very flexible in accommodating lesson, grade level, or school preferences.

 

Training:  Eight training sessions are offered in the fall and two in the spring, but docents are not required to attend all training sessions and may alternatively learn about the lessons through “apprenticeship” style training by observing and assisting with lessons.  

 

Qualifications:  No specific education background or experience  needed—the lessons are all well written and organized and provide background information to familiarize docents to the topic. The main qualification is enthusiasm for helping school children learn through exploring the natural world.

 

For more information about how you can help, contact Mike Sanderson, Living Classroom Program Director at msanderson@lasdschools.org or by calling 650-947-1103 and visit our website at www. lasdk8.org/garden/Living_Classroom_Website/index.html or click the link from the LASD homepage.