Almond Thursday Word

THE WALKATHON SILENT AUCTION IS LIVE! Bid now on over 100 items. Don't miss your favorite items - spots are already being purchased and many will be awarded to the highest bidder!

* Featured Items

* Camps for Kids

* Classes and Activities

* Family Events

* Fitness Classes

* Parent-Hosted Grade Parties
* PTA Items
* Teacher-Hosted Parties

All funds raised through this important silent auction are tax deductible and support school programs such as Art Docent, Living Classroom, STEM, etc. Make your bid now!

Dear Almond Families,

Please join us at our Almond Walkathon this Saturday! It is a community-building, fund-raising, fun-filled event! In addition to our walkathon course, we will have a live DJ, face painting, concessions and lap prizes, Scholastic Book Fair and Silent Auction--truly something for everyone! And you really shouldn't miss the amazing Mexican food prepared by some of our Almond families--so delicious!

We will be walking from 9:00-1:00. Please join us at any time during the day. Bring your family and friends and join us as we walk to support all of the wonderful programs that engage our students every day.

Here's to the greatest Walkathon on the earth!

Raquel

p.s. please see below for pics from the last week!

Dear Almond Families,

Walkathon is this Saturday, Oct 12th and we are all super excited! Registration begins at 8:30am,. Mrs. Matteroli will kick off the Walkathon at 9:00am, and the event will continue until 1:00pm.

Please remember:

- to bring water bottle (write your name on it), hat and sunscreen

- this is not a drop off event - adult supervision required

Tomorrow (Friday 10/11) is the Walkathon Spirit Day when all the kids and staff wear their Walkathon t-shirts (or a previous year’s Walkathon or any Almond t-shirts) to school. If you don’t have an Almond t-shirts, you can buy them at the rotunda Friday morning.

Most of our Volunteer shifts are already full. Thank you if you have already signed up. If you haven’t yet, this is your last chance to make an impact to the awesome Almond community. Please sign up here or visit the Almond Walk-a-thon website.

Looking forward to seeing you at the Walkathon this Saturday!

~Your Walkathon Team

Fall Book Fair is open! Fill up your book shelves with your new favorite books or stock up on holiday gifts! Remember, the Book Fair will be OPEN during Walkathon this Saturday from 9am to 1:30pm, so take a break from walking and come buy some books! You can also still purchase online at http://www.scholastic.com/bf/almondelementaryschool until October 16. You can also setup eWallet for your child(ren) on this Book Fair website. The Almond PTA uses funds raised from the Book Fair to purchase books for teacher classrooms and the school library. Contact Amy Lee at atlee3@gmail.com or Young Kwon at kwonhyeyoung@gmail.com with any questions. If you are interested in volunteering for the Book Fair, it’s not too late. Please click here

10/10-10/15, Scholastic Book Fair in the multi!

Sat, 10/12, Walkathon and Silent Auction!

Thu, 10/17, MINIMUM DAY, All students dismissed at 12:15

Wed, 10/23, PTA General Meeting, 8:30, multi

Fri, 10/25, Halloween Carnival--Details coming soon!

Mon, 10/28, Vision screening for grades K, 2, 5

11/4-11/8, 6th graders at Walden West Science Camp

Mon, 11/11, NO SCHOOL

Wed, 11/13, PTA Board Meeting, 8:30, conference room

Mon and Tue, 11/25-26, Parent/Teacher Conferences, NO SCHOOL

Wed-Fri, 11/27-29, Holiday, NO SCHOOL

The Project Cornerstone/ABC Reader book of the month is My Secret Bully by Trudy Ludwig, the story of how a girl bullies her close friend and makes her feel unwelcome and isolated from her friends. Common examples of this kind of relational bullying include “under the radar” actions like the silent treatment, intimidation, rumors, humiliation, gossiping, teasing, exclusion, and manipulation. These behaviors are often devastating to a child’s self-esteem and their sense of social belonging. Students will learn strategies to deal with this type of bullying, including:

• Identifying supportive people in their life.

• Getting an ally when they need help and support.

• Using positive self-talk to increase their personal power.

• Understanding friendship boosters and busters.

The kindergarteners are reading Join In and Play by Cheri Meiners, M.Ed. This book teaches children how to play - what the rules are, how to get along, how to be a good sport, and how to cooperate. It also talks about being a good friend, how to make a friend, and how to play together.

Sixth graders are reading and discussing the introduction and first chapter from Middle School Confidential by Annie Fox, M.Ed. The lesson this month focused on being confident in who you are.

For more information about the ABC Program, see our section on the Almond Website or contact Sue Jones, Katie Liniger, Lily Wang or Erika O’Brien

October is Dyslexia Awareness Month. Please come join SELPA CAC1 as we talk about what dyslexia is, the California Department of Education Dyslexia Guidelines, and the importance of early identification. The presentation will include an abbreviated dyslexia simulation so participants can gain an understanding of what it is like to be dyslexic.

Wednesday, October 16

7:00pm - 8:00pm

Springer Elementary Multi

1120 Rose Ave, Mountain View

Join us as Max Stossel, Head of Education at the Center for Humane Technology, explores the ways technology is designed to be addictive and distracting, highlights how social media is impacting adolescent minds, and recommends ways to help our kids build a healthier relationship with technology.

Max Stossel

Education in the Age of Distraction
Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019 - 7:00 - 9:00pm, MVHS Spartan Theatre, 3535 Truman Ave, Mountain View

To register for this free event, go to https://mvla2019-20-maxstossel.eventbrite.com

Sponsored by Los Altos Educational Foundation (LAEF), MVLA High School Foundation, Mountain View Educational Foundation (MVEF), and Los Altos-Mountain View PTA Council.

With these cool mornings and warm afternoons, our Lost and Found collection is growing! While you are on campus Saturday for the Walkathon, please look through our found items--you just may find that jacket you've been hunting for!