Kiddo! May Phonathons Need Your Help
Our Kiddo! Donation Day was the strongest one to date! Thanks to those of you who helped make this possible. But, we have a ways to go to accomplish our financial goals and preserve our wonderful art and music programs. And this year, Kiddo! would like to fully fund classroom and library aides due to the latest round of state cuts.
We have Kiddo! phonathons occurring on May 18, 20, 23 and 27 at the Kiddo! office (in the Middle School). We could really use some volunteers! It starts at 6 p.m. with training. We'll even have FREE pizza donated from Small Shed Flatbread in Mill Valley. Your help is needed and appreciated. You can reach out to parents at Edna Maguire and in your own grade. Your efforts really do make a difference.
Please contact Rufus Jeffris with your availability. Hope we see you!
Mark Your Calendars for Open House, June 2
Visit your kids' classes and find out more about what they've been learning this year. Take advantage of this opportunity to check out some of the exciting projects they've been working on and to chat with their teachers. Please check the Edna website later this week for times.
Your Opinion Counts: Take the MVSD Survey
The Mill Valley School District conducts an annual parent survey to help assess our performance and perceptions in key areas. Your participation is important and helpful! All survey responses are anonymous. No personal information is recorded when you take the survey. Click here to take the survey or copy and paste http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/KKS6L5X.
Edna Variety Show a Hit!
Once again, Edna students proved that they've got talent to spare! Unfortunately, the names of three of these incredible performers were accidentally left off the show's program: Macy Taylor, Kerry Taylor and Hannah Alpert lit up the stage in Crowning Glory. The variety show organizers deeply regret this error and apologize to these talented young ladies.
If you missed the Greatest Little Show on Earth, or you just loved it so much you want to see it again, you can purchase a DVD for just $10. An order sign-up sheet is in the front office. We're accepting orders through May 21.
Don't Forget to Turn In Your Library Books!
As we wind up the school year, please make sure to return all library books by Friday, May 28. Thank you for your help in making sure all books are returned on time!
Reminder: Reimbursements for PTA Receipts
Thanks to the Edna teachers and parents who have bought supplies for various events this year. If you wish to be reimbursed for your purchases, please turn in your receipts with a completed reimbursement form to the PTA Treasurer's (Suzanne Alpert) mailbox in the Edna office. You'll find reimbursement forms on our website. Thanks!
Last Chance to Order Hot Lunches is June 9
Revolution Foods will deliver hot lunches through the last day of school. Just be sure to place your orders by 5 p.m. on June 9.
Way to Go, Pearson Ames!
Pearson Ames, a fourth-grader in Ann Eschoff's class, recently won a county-wide poster contest sponsored by the Tiburon Salmon Institute! The institute will use Pearson's winning poster all over Marin and San Francisco to advertise its annual "Kiss and Release" event. Here is Pearson's awesome work:
Muffins with Moms Thank Yous!
A HUGE thank you to Rob Luster and Howard Wynn for coordinating a delightful Muffins for Moms event last Friday. We had a wonderful turnout, with lots of moms! Thank you also to dads Bruce Cardinal, Jose del Castillo, Ryan Ferguson, David Griffiths, Steve Lewczyk, Peter Gilmore and fourth grader Edward Gilmore for serving our fabulous moms their muffins and coffee. We appreciate you!
MVSD Board Meeting, May 26
The meeting starts at 5:30 p.m.. The first half hour will be dedicated to recognizing board member retirees. At 6 p.m., the business portion of the meeting – with an emphasis on the budget – will begin.
Visit Legoland for Half Price with Your PTA Membership
Planning a family trip to Legoland this summer? Then be sure to stop by the office to pick up coupons good for FREE admission to the park when you purchase an additional full-priced ticket. Who says being a PTA member is all work and no play!
Final ITAV Family Event for the School Year
Celebrate the end of another school year with a family picnic at Boyle Park!
It Takes a Village Summer Family Picnic
Sunday, June 13, (time TBA)
Visit our website, itavmv.org, to learn how we can help you and your child. You'll find information about our speaker events (including speaker notes and handouts), parent coffees and more.
COMMUNITY CONNECTION
Upcoming Screenings of Race to Nowhere
"Race to Nowhere" is ending the school year with a great deal of momentum. Upcoming Bay Area screenings are listed below. There will also be many screenings over the summer, including several at film festivals. Thank you for your continued support of the film and the movement to reform education that is growing across the country! Visit our website at www.racetonowhere.com.
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