Recent entries:
Bain LaPlant, a physical education teacher for 10 years, talks about her love for teaching P.E. to students at Strawberry Point Elementary School. Read on
Posted by Tom Slattery on January 27
Our First Grade students and their families recently came out on a
bright and sunny Sunday to spruce up the garden. See some more
pictures of the event.
Thank You First Graders - You Rock!
Posted by Kathy Bishop on January 26
Give your loved ones and friends a scrumptious gift for Valentine's Day: chocolate from See's. There's still time to enjoy the ease and convenience of ordering See's candy through Edna. Orders will be accepted through Wednesday, January 25! All profits from the sale will directly benefit our students! Order forms were sent home with your child last week and can also be found in the office. Candy will be delivered on Friday, February 6.
Posted by Dorothy Odonnell on January 23
Our Coffee Cart will once again be open for business this Friday, from 8:15 to 9 a.m., in front of the office. Warm-up with a cup of freshly brewed coffee while you catch up with friends and fellow members of the Edna community. See you there!
Posted by Dorothy Odonnell on January 23
Turn off the TV, switch off your phone and head to the multi-purpose room for some good old-fashioned fun! Sponsored by our Site Council, Edna's Family Bingo Night is always a crowd pleaser. All proceeds from the event will go toward supplies for our school. Buy a single Bingo card for $5 or a set of five cards for $20. All Bingo winners will take home some nifty prizes.
To fuel the fun and help fund their end of year expenses, fifth grade students will sell pizza and other snacks. Doors open at 5 p.m. for dinner.
Posted by Dorothy Odonnell on January 23
The deadline for ordering yearbooks is NEXT TUESDAY, JANUARY 31! Don't miss out on the one book that captures this year's incredible events and experiences... friends, fun, favorite teachers, classes, games, music, art and everything in-between. It's all in your 2012 Edna Maguire Yearbook!
There are three ways to purchase:
1. Fill out a one-stop-shopping form.
2. Fill out a form in the front office.
3. Purchase online at www.jostensyearbooks.com.
Posted by Dorothy Odonnell on January 23
When was the last time you really let your creative juices flow? Join your child in creating art during the Interactive Art Show next week. Not only will you remember how much fun it is to make art for the pure joy of it, you'll get to witness your child experiencing that joy too!
You're also cordially invited to the Art Show Evening Reception on Monday, February 6, from 6 to 7 p.m. Come check out our students' amazing art work!
Schedule for Interactive Art Classes:
Friday, February 3:
9:10-10:00 Mr. Sanchez - 5th
10:15-11:05 Ms. Lackey - 3rd
12:55-1:45 Ms. O'Connor - 5th
2:00-2:50 Ms. Shern - 5th
Monday, February 6:
9:00-9:50 Ms. Marks - K
10:10-11:05 Ms. Aronson - K
11:10-12:00 Ms. Stapp - K
12:55-1:45 Ms. Morgan - 3rd
2:00-2:50 Ms. Barry - 3rd
Tuesday, February 7:
9:10-10:00 Ms. Stahcon - 1st
10:15-11:05 Ms. Leogrande - 1st
11:10-12:00 Ms. Govi - 3rd
Wednesday, February 8:
9:10-10:00 Ms. Sprague - 4th
10:15-11:05 Mr. Stachon - 4th
11:10-12:00 Ms. Eshoff - 4th
12:55-1:45 Ms. Stewart - 1st
Thursday, February 9:
9:10-10:00 Ms. Isler - 2nd
10:15-11:05 Ms. Bremer - 2nd
11:10-12:00 Ms. Carr - 2nd
12:55-1:45 Ms. Ingle - 2nd
Posted by Dorothy Odonnell on January 23
We're back! Starting on Wednesday, February 8, we will once again provide lunch for the children in Homeward Bound's Family Emergency Center. Homeward Bound of Marin is the main provider of shelter and support services for homeless families and individuals in our county. During this monthly team effort, Edna kids and parents bring components of the lunches to our multi-purpose room for an "assembly-line party." Please contact Lisa Barnes at Lisa_Barnes@yahoo.com if you'd like to help!
Posted by Dorothy Odonnell on January 23
Auditions for the Edna Maguire Variety Show are right around the corner (Wednesday, February 15, at 1:45 p.m. in the multi-purpose room). Edna's got talent, and we want to see YOURS! Perform solo, or better yet, grab a friend or two and wow us with a group act.* Past shows have featured singers, bands and other musical performances; dancers; skits; gymnastics; and Tae Kwon Do. But the only REAL requirements are to be creative and HAVE FUN! And to make sure a parent fills in a registration form by February 2.
Volunteer Opportunities
Students: We need fourth and fifth graders to be stagehands. We also need fifth graders to emcee the show.
Parents: The show won't go one without your help! Be a part of the action by assisting students during auditions and rehearsals. Or sign-up online to volunteer for a job on the night of the show
*We strongly encourage group acts to help keep the show on schedule and give more kids a chance to participate!
Questions? Please contact Kathy Sonderby (ksonderby@yahoo.com).
Posted by Dorothy Odonnell on January 23
Many thanks to all of the birthday celebrants below for sharing your special day with Edna's library!
November Birthdays
Luka Bayon-Fraise
Kayla Boon
Kashif de Leede
Cormac Erving
Lauren Felder
Grace Furey Peters
Simon Gooden
Sophie Hampton
Vance Harris
Lauryn Ialeggio
Sasha Kalika
Isabella Kiriakis
Carley Lehman
Iliana Levine
Milo Levine
Elias Michael
Alyssa Moshavi
Wambua Musyoki
Dara Noonan
Michael Reuter
Lauren Ross
Will Schreiber
Christian Schultz
Quinn Abraham Smith
Jamie Snell
Brendan Steinhofer
Jacqueline Warner
Kalen Whitehead
December Birthdays
Colton E. Berger
Maya Bliss Popper
Zach Breitbard
Isaiah Clark-Hexter
Cordell Coleman
Leopold Grava
Scarlett Grava
Henry Harwood
Torben Hoy
Grace Levinson
Kiana Lyman
Takeo Patterson
Zach Philipp
Stella Rosenthal
Katie Southern
Ellie Trainer
Oriana Zamudio Troncoso
Mason Zimmermann
January Birthdays
Sebastian Ames
Isabel doValle Athanasoulis
Jacob Berrol
Natalie Bricker
Brett Cardinal
Mac Castaneda
Olivia Chamberlain
Lila Ciambriello
Alex Dargan
Ella Foskett
Gavin Freda
Sophia Grady
Skye Guyot
Troy Harris
Audrey Herrera
Sydney Hubbard
Aidan Kennedy
Henry Lawrence
Teo Lavelle
Veronica Meagher
Cole Monti
Zachary Mosher
Lauren Olsen
Clarice Piontek
William Piontek
Jack Robbins
Sema Serifsoy-DiFalio
George Warga
Corey Whitehead
Aydan Yates
Posted by Dorothy Odonnell on January 23
The Mill Valley School District is using No Bully as its primary solution to bullying, intimidation and other aggressive behavior and language on our campuses. The nuts and bolts to No Bully's success is a Solution Team and Solution Coaching approach.
The Solution Team model is based on non- punitive intervention that gets the whole student body to work together to develop solutions that address bullies, their targets and bystanders. Already, our Solution Teams are seeing results! A student who was a bullying target recently reported that things are, "way, way better!" How amazing is that?
It's important to keep in mind that No Bully is only one part of the plan we are implementing to reduce bullying at Edna and enhance what is already working. Examples of other ways we are addressing these issues and instilling strong morals in our kids include our recently introduced student Conflict Managers, classroom "bucket filling" activities, the Ophelia Project and, of course, our monthly Life Skills program.
How lucky we are to get to support and encourage resilient, flexible and self-actualized little people! To learn more about No Bully, go to http://www.nobully.com/.
Posted by Dorothy Odonnell on January 23
Join us in Park School's auditorium from 7 to 8:30 p.m. to hear Nicholas Carlisle, MFT, discuss the important topic of relational bullying. Mr. Carlisle is a child therapist and executive director of No Bully. Having experienced bullying firsthand in the middle years at school, he is committed to creating school cultures where every child feels included and valued by his peers. He will discuss "relational bullying" which occurs when students disrupt another student's peer relationships through leaving them out, gossiping, whispering and spreading rumors. Mr. Carlisle will talk about some skills parents can develop to help their children through the inevitable social and emotional challenges of friendships and peer relationships. This event is a co-presentation of ITAV, Mill Valley's Special Education PTA, and Edna Maguire's PTA. To RSVP or get more information, please e-mail Ross Buffington (ross@itavmv.org).
Posted by Dorothy Odonnell on January 23
Thank you! Thank you! Thanks to everyone's support and contributions, nearly $2.4 million in Kiddo! programs will be fully funded for the school year!* This includes all the art and music teachers, all the drama, dance and poetry specialists plus every classroom and library and the technology support staff! That is more than 60 people dedicated to your children's education that would not be in our schools without your support.
These days it truly takes the entire community to support our schools. Our parents are key as more than 80% of funding comes from our parent community. The other 20% comes from our greater community including local businesses, parent alumni and grandparents.
Click to read more about the Kiddo! Annual Giving Campaign or to see the current donor list.
* This number currently includes $366,000 in outstanding pledges. If you haven't yet fulfilled your pledge, please do so today. Payments can be made on the Kiddo! website CLICK HERE or by mailing a check to Kiddo!, 409 Sycamore Ave.
FAMILY CONCERT AT THE SWEETWATER - YOUTH ROCK THE REBUILD, FEBRUARY 12
It's officical-the Sweetwater is back! Among its first events will be a family concert hosted by Youth Rock the Rebuild, a local organization which facilitates youth service through music. Their music will astound you, their excitement is contagious. In addition, Youth Rock the Rebuild will donate proceeds to Kiddo! in support of music education. This is a great opportunity to brings friends and family to see the new Sweetwater. Click here to purchase tickets.
When: February 12
Time: 5-8 p.m.
Tickets: $15 in advance, $20 at the door.
GET SOCIAL WITH KIDDO!
"Like Us" on Facebook! "Follow Us" on Twitter! Find out how your contributions are impacting the 3,000 children in the Mill Valley School District, get up-to-date information on Kiddo! events, benefit from promotions with local Kiddo! Business Partners, learn what's happening with local, state and national education initiatives and much more... Like Us and Follow Us and you will automatically be entered into our monthly Business Partner give-away!
With you, and your friends, and their friends, we can grow our Kiddo! community into a powerful force for public schools. Join us! FACEBOOK & TWITTER LINKS
Posted by Dorothy Odonnell on January 23
If your daughter is interested in Girl Scouts, please join us on Friday, January 27, right after morning drop off, in the eating area of Whole Foods (E. Blithedale store). Grab a coffee or tea and come learn more about scouting, meet others who are also interested and discus the possibility of starting new troops.
If you want to find out more about Girl Scouts but can't attend the information session, please contact Laurie Mandigo-Stoba, Edna parent and troop leader at stoba3@comcast.net or Randi Lachter, volunteer coordinator at rlachter@gmail.com.
Posted by Dorothy Odonnell on January 23
February 5 at 11:00 a.m.: Sunday Special! James Henry's House of Samba - Kick off Black History Month with drumming and dancing at the library. This interactive journey through the roots of African music will have you jumping for joy. (All ages, no sign-up needed, Main Reading Room.)
February 14 at 3:30 p.m.: Origami Hearts for Valentine's Day - Hear a sweet Valentine story and learn to make a folded heart necklace. (Ages 5 and up, advance sign-up required, Creekside Room.)
Coming in March: Picture Books & More - Spaceships, Wings, and Other Flying Things. Nurture your child's love of literature by signing up for this popular 4-part after school series featuring cool books, fun art activities, and surprise snacks. Library staff will be on campus the week of February 13th so watch for the bright green flyers in your child's backpack. (For 1st and 2nd grades only, advance registration required.)
Contact us: Mill Valley Public Library, 415-389-4292 x106, www.millvalleylibrary.org.
Posted by Dorothy Odonnell on January 23
