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SCHOOL NEWS
Earth Week Roundup
What an incredible Earth Week and Garden Week at our school. View some wonderful pictures of the ladybug release. A great big thank you to all the families who helped out at the garden work parties, and thank you to Bruce and Linda Berlinger, Eileen Immethun, Sheila Brear, and the Allen family for working on Edna beautification on Saturday. The school and garden look amazing. Thank you to all parents who helped out and who helped us prepare for our first ever Farmers Market that night at the Tam Community Center. We are trying to become a self-sustaining garden to the extent we can, and the farmers market appearance will be a wonderful opportunity.
On Thursday morning, 400 students, parents and guests released more than 100,000 ladybugs into our wonderful organic children's garden. It was a fabulous lesson in organic gardening for our children. Thank you to the many volunteers who helped organize the event and to The Loop, 24 Hour Fitness, and Sloat. The press coverage of the ladybug release was terrific, and if you haven’t seen the article and video on the San Francisco Chronicle website, click here.
Thank you, too, for purchasing our plants to purchase fruit trees for our sister garden at Ziwani Primary in Kenya through www.ftpf.org.
Variety Show This Wednesday
Please join us for an evening of entertainment by the kids of Edna! See the Showbiz Kidz this Wednesday, April 30th at 6:00 p.m. in the multipurpose room for music, dance, tae kwon do, gymnastics, dog tricks, and more. The concession stand opens at 5:00 p.m. with food, popcorn, and home baked goods. Proceeds to benefit stage upgrades and drama at Edna.
The Edna Calendar is Online
Did you know that you can see and print a calendar of Edna’s events from our website? You can even add it to your computer’s Google calendar. There are monthly and weekly views, and you can click on the Print icon to get your own hard copy.
Microwave Needed
A microwave is needed for the multipurpose room. If you have a spare microwave in good working order, the PTA could use it. Ours is on its last legs. The lunch program uses it to heat up extra food for kids who are missing lunch, and the PTA uses its it for its various functions. If you would like to donate your microwave, please contact Katrina Kehl at kkehl@pacbell.net.
Campbell's Labels for Education
Did you know that you can redeem Campbell’s UPCs and beverage caps to earn free educational equipment for Edna? Click here for more information.
KIDDO!
As you know, our school district faces a serious funding gap for the upcoming school year as a result of state budget cuts and the costs of the continuing increase in student enrollment. As the school district’s primary fundraising organization, Kiddo! has committed to raising an additional $250,000 this year to save our library and classroom aides from budget cuts. We all know how important these individuals are to our students and their daily school experience. I thank each of you in advance for your participation in Kiddo!’s fundraising efforts this year – together we can protect the quality education our students deserve!
Donation Day – May 1. Please join in kicking off Kiddo!’s 2008 Annual Giving Campaign on May 1. This year Kiddo! must raise $750 or more per student to cover the costs of programs and services provided. Every donation counts! Your 2008 contribution will help save library and classroom aides, as well as preserve the vital arts and technology programs our children receive. Giving is easy, just Drop, Click or Mail:
Drop – you’ll find donation drop boxes at each school, making it fast and easy to make your contribution
Click – make your donation online at www.kiddo.org
Mail – send your donation to Kiddo! at 409 Sycamore Ave. Mill Valley, CA 94941
Please give as generously as you can on May 1 and help our schools receive the additional funding they need in these difficult economic times. With your support, we can do it!
IT TAKES A VILLAGE
Speaker Event
Diane Provo: “Kids are Great….
When You Know How They Work”
Thursday, May 1 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.
MVMS Library, 411 Sycamore
Diane Provo, one of the Bay Area’s most popular speakers on parenting issues, is back! On a topic of interest to parents of all of the District’s students, Diane will discuss how your child's temperament affects learning and self worth, as well as the impact of your own temperament. Diane is an educational consultant who maintains a very active consulting practice in the Bay Area and travels nationally to speak to a wide variety of audiences. She appears regularly on KRON TV’s Weekend News show where she has a live parenting segment. Diane has taught special education classes in public and private schools and has coordinated special education programs. She also co-authored the books Starting Blocks and Kids are Great… When You Know How They Work.
Parent Coffee
Wednesday, May 14, 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.
405 Wendy Way
Parents of children with learning differences face many challenges. Our coffees provide a chance for parents to share information and support each other. Please join us. If you have questions, please contact Caron Stapleton (caronstapleton@comcast.net, 383-1192).
Playgroup is Back!
Starting Friday, April 18th, our playgroup will meet at Eastwood Park after school. This is a great chance for kids who have a hard time making friends to interact with other children in a supportive environment. Contact Pam Sowerby at psowerby@comcast.net or 380-9680.
Website
Please check out our website to learn how we can help you and your child. Information about our speaker events (including speaker notes and handouts), parent coffees, and playgroups is posted.
COMMUNITY CONNECTION
Campaign to Oppose the Governor's Budget Cuts
Even if you were unable to attend the rally on April 25 you can still voice your opinion regarding the Governor's proposed $4.8 billion education budget cuts. Click here to see sample letters and find out more information.
The Mill Valley Library Needs Your Input
Help The Mill Valley Public Library create a visionary strategic plan. If you live in the 94941 zip code, consider participating in a focus group held at the Library on one of the following dates:
Ages 14-19: May 6 and May 12, 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Ages 20-39: May 14, 7-9 pm and May 28, 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Ages 40-50: May 6 and May 12, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Ages 60+: May 14, 5-7 pm and May 28, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
If interested, please contact Library Trustee Kathy King at cahillking@comcast.net or 415-381-1030 by April 30.
Audubon Center Upcoming Event
Blackie’s Pasture Work Day
Saturday, May 10, 9:00 a.m. to noon
Bring your family and friends for a morning of restoration and clean-up along the shores of Blackie’s Pasture. We will be removing trash and invasive plants. Appropriate for young children.
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