Las Lomitas Elementary
School District  
1011 Altschul Avenue 
Menlo Park, CA 94025
    (650) 854-2880 
    

  La Entrada PTA  

Mission Statement:   To foster the academic excellence and social well-being of all students in conjunction and cooperation with the administration and staff. Building community to enrich school climate, cultivate strong home and school relations and to enhance parenting skills though education.
Calendar of PTA Events Current Newsletters
PTA Committees & Chairs Past Newsletters
Programs & Services  
Forms & Flyers PTA Meetings & Minutes

Executive Board & Committee Chairs 2007 – 2008

EXECUTIVE BOARD

Co-Presidents             Kristin Spindt              854-5675          kspindt@msn.com    

                                    Marti Tedesco             854-0232          marthagloria@yahoo.com    

Co-Vice Presidents     Terry Aguiar               234-8259         terry09@pacbell.net

Paula Rash                208-5114         paularash@yahoo.com

Treasurer                    Robin May                  234-8307          robin@mayfamily.net

Recording Secretary  Anne Anderson          361-8980         annehand@comcast.net ญญญ                  

Volunteer Coordinator Kristin Smith              854-8799         kttsmith@yahoo.com

Parliamentarians         Karen Fryling             329-6620         karen.fryling@cbnorcal.com

                                     Adrienne Smith          233-0880         adrienne@smith-morris.com

 

COMMITTEES

Art Note Cards            Anna Ralston              561-9833         annaralston@worldnet.att.net      ญญญ

Book Fair                    Laurie Gustafson        854-8383         lauriegus@yahoo.com

Gloria Principe            854-1509         gprincipe@aol.com

                                    Kristine Westerlind      926-9558         kjwesterlind@yahoo.com

Bulletin Boards            Paula Rash                 208-5114         paularash@yahoo.com

Community Service    Rose Mein                   854-4286          rwmmp@aol.com     

                                    Beth Henninger           854-8365         bethhenninger@yahoo.com

                                    Nicole Batchelder       234-1010         jnbatchelder@aol.com

Directory                     Jacki Galarneau         854-2401         jacki@galarneau-sinn.com

Lee Ann Yasukawa     234-8007         lyasukawa@yahoo.com

Family Picnic              Rose Mein                   854-4286          rwmmp@aol.com

                                    MaryEllen McCabe     854-6740         ccmccabe2@aol.com

Geo Bee                      OPEN

Gift Wrap Fundraiser  Eve Schooler              926-9587         eve_schooler@acm.org        

Grade-Level                Margaret Perrone       926-9406         margaret.perrone@sbcglobal.net

Gatherings     

 

 

Halloween Event         Beth Ann Lico             233-9635         BethAnn@sandhillfinancial.com

Hot Food                     Terry Aguiar                234-8259         terry09@pacbell.net

                                    Susan Petersen –       440-9574         petersen_susan@yahoo.com

Accounting

Kristin Smith                854-8799         kttsmith@yahoo.com

Holiday Faire               Glynnis Krappe           854-8365         gkrappe@yahoo.com                        

                                    Adrienne Smith           233-0880         adrienne@smith-morris.com

                                    Karen Fryling              329-6620         karen.fryling@cbnorcal.com

Hospitality                   Kristin Galvin               854-5171         pvgalvins@comcast.net

Library Liaison             Tracey Bobrowicz       854-8683         tbobrowicz@earthlink.net

Membership                Di Gow                        854-4924         dianegow@crimson-consulting.com

M-A H.S.                     Linda Fornaciari          854-2305         linda_c_fornaciari@yahoo.com

New Parent Coord.     Rose Mein                   854-4286          rwmmp@aol.com

Newsletter                   Jenny Pont                  854-8199         jennypont@pacbell.net           ญญ   

Outreach Programs

Back to School         Kristin Eberwein          233-9192         kristin@eberweinconsulting.com      

   Tutors                       OPEN

Science Fair                Susan Schultz             234-8355         sschultz@yni.org  

Spelling Bee                Eileen Chan                234-9974

                                    Gloria Principe            854-1509         gprincipe@aol.com

Staff Appreciation       Kristin Smith                854-8799         kttsmith@yahoo.com

                                    Angela Sherry             854-4440         zzbs@aol.com

Vol/Staff Appreciation Cindy Welton              854-2310         clwelton@sbcglobal.net

Event   ญญญ                                   

To make changes or corrections please contact:
Marti Tedesco             854-0232         marthagloria@yahoo.com
Kristin Spindt               854-5675         kspindt@msn.com                 

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     La Entrada PTA Programs and Services  2007 - 2008

The overall mission of the PTA is to foster academic excellence and social wellbeing of all students in conjunction and cooperation with administration and staff.  Building community to:  Enrich school climate, cultivate strong home and school relations and enhance parenting skills through education.

Fundraisers for the School  (All monies raised go directly back to the school)

  FOR THE LIBRARY

ADOPT A BOOK – La Entrada families and individuals purchase books to add to the library and increase awareness of library resources.  Book plates are included in the adopted book.

BOOK FAIR – Parents and students visit the annual Scholastic Book sale in the fall.  All proceeds benefit the library.

USED BOOK SALE – Donated books are organized and sold to parents, students and the community to raise funds for the library.  (Offered every other year.)

  FOR THE ART PROGRAM

ART NOTE CARDS – Note cards featuring student’s original artwork are produced with teacher cooperation to raise funds to enrich visual and performing arts.

Fundraisers for the PTA (Monies go toward programs and services)

PTA MEMBERSHIP – Membership dues support all PTA programs and services, including newsletters and the directory.

COOKBOOK SALES – La Entrada families contribute favorite recipes to this wonderful recipe book.

FOOD DAYS – Individual lunches are sold to families.  Profits pay for outreach lunches and add to overall annual budget.

GIFT WRAP – Festive gift wrap is sold in the fall.  All proceeds support PTA programs and activities.

Programs and Services for Students, Parents and the Community

COMMUNITY SERVICE – This group helps increase awareness of need around our community with such programs as:  JOY OF GIVING (Gifts at holiday time for children in need), WARM COMFORTS (Collect new hats and gloves to donate) and PET COMFORTS (Collect blankets, towels and pet toys for the local SPCA and Humane Society.)

DIRECTORY - A directory, provided for all Las Lomitas District families, is published each year with current school, PTA and student information.

FAMILY PICNIC – La Entrada families kick off the school year at this annual dinner and community-building event held in September.

FOOD DAYS – Lunches are provided Tuesday through Friday to participating students.

GEO BEE – This nation-wide event is a geography quiz held in the library.  The winner is invited to qualify at state and national levels.

GRADE LEVEL GATHERINGS – Parent social gatherings at volunteers’ homes promote a sense of community among parents of each grade level.

HALLOWEEN EVENT – This annual event includes Halloween activities and entertainment for students during lunchtime.

HOLIDAY FAIRE – A hands-on craft faire in which all students participate to create gifts for family and friends.

HOSPITALITY – Snacks and refreshments are provided for various PTA events held on campus.

LIBRARY LIAISON – Coordinates the Used Book Sale and works with the librarian to enhance the library.

7th and 8th GRADE DANCE LIAISON – A representative coordinates volunteers to chaperone and organize hospitality at Student Council sponsored dances.

MAGAZINE SALE LIAISON – Volunteers assist the Student Council with their annual fundraiser for student programs.

MENLO-ATHERTON HIGH SCHOOL LIAISON – A representative coordinates information for 8th graders and their parents in preparation for high school.

NEW PARENT ORIENTATION – New families to the district are welcomed at two events early in the school year.

NEWSLETTER – This biweekly PTA/School publication is a vital part of the communication efforts of the PTA and La Entrada.

OUTREACH PROGRAMS – Parents can apply for outreach assistance.  Tutoring is also available.

PARENT ED PUBLICITY – The school counselor arranges Parent Education evenings and the PTA funds and helps advertise for these events.

PTA BULLETIN BOARD – Information for upcoming events are posted on the bulletin board outside the office.

SCIENCE EXPLORATIONS – This evening event showcases students’ science discoveries and achievements.  Winning entries qualify to compete at the county and state levels.

SPELLING BEE – This nation-wide event is a spelling quiz held in the library.  The winner is invited to qualify at local, state and national levels.

SPIRIT WEAR – Students and parents can support La Entrada by wearing the school logo.  T-shirts, sweatshirts and other items can be purchased throughout the year.

STAFF APPRECIATION COORDINATOR – A volunteer organizes special small events throughout the year to show continued appreciation to the teachers and staff.

VOLUNTEER AND STAFF APPRECIATION TEA – An end of the year “Tea Social” is organized to recognize and honor teachers, staff, and special volunteers of the school and PTA.

Volunteers

Additional volunteers are needed throughout the year to assist with non-PTA events.  The PTA helps gather volunteers to help with such events as:  Picture Day, Ear/Eye Testing, 7th & 8th Grade Dances, Magazine Sale tallying, Hoedown, Graduation, and Lunchtime Enrichment.  New volunteer chairs are added as new events are created.

Other

The PTA sets a budget for the events and activities listed above during the summer before the school year begins.  There are also two additional budget categories:  Special Projects and Education and Curriculum Support that are available as needed throughout the year.

Needs surely change from year to year and teachers and staff are invited to suggest ways in which they would like to have PTA support.