Each year, we host an interactive art show for students and their families to enjoy art together. Our budding artists bloomed this year! See some
pictures of the event.
Oh, what a night! The multipurpose room was jam packed with students, friends and families all trying to be the first to call out B-I-N-G-O! See some pictures from the event.
We have a winner!!!
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!
Students from each grade, who raised the most $ and had the most sponsors for our Steeplechase fundraiser, were invited to dine at Cafe Zimmer in the Edna Maguire garden.The students dined on pizza, carrots, sparkling cider and Steeplechase cookies. It was a beautiful ending to another successful Steeplechase!
Our sincere thanks to everyone who donated to Steeplechase in support of our school!
The A Touch of Understanding group (www.touchofunderstanding.org) came to our school and helped our 4th Graders understand the challenges of living with a disability.
The 4th and 5th Graders showed their stuff in the annual Kiddo dance performance.
Though, no winter weather arrived, we came in our winter wear to show our Edna spirit... making the annual Holiday Sing a very joyous and festive occasion!
See some pictures from the event
here.
There were dry ice experiments and create your own slime stations, to
name just a couple of the attractions. It was a fun-filled night for all
who attended!
View more pictures of the event here.
Our annual Book Fair delighted students and parents and in keeping with our theme, Time to Read, a whole lot of Edna students and their parents made time to buy books to read! If you didn't make it to the Book Fair or the Evening Cafe, check out what you missed here!
Our recent school spirit day was themed "Crazy Hair and Hat" day. Taking a very quick look around that day, one could easily see that we definitely have a lot of school spirit! Take a look at some of these pictures to see for yourself!
Our students generously donated their Halloween treats to send to our troops based in Afghanistan. Over 10 large garbage bags full of candy were collected and sent to Blue Star Moms of Marin. From there, the candy will be packaged and shipped to First Sergeant Kristy Swofford in Afghanistan. Sergeant Swoffird is very appreciative that we thought about her troops! See some pictures of the candy collection here.
Students came as vampires, princesses, witches, ghosts, ghouls...
you name it! Even President Obama stopped by for our annual
Halloween parade! See some pictures of the day
here.
And the students of Edna Maguire were off and running to raise money for their school. A sea of happy faces ran around the school as parents and teachers cheered them on. If you weren't able to make it, enjoy some of the day here.
Remember EVERY CHILD, EVERY DAY, EVERYTHING!
Steeplechase 2011 is counting on you to make a donation to your child's education.
With a little cooperation from Mother Nature, the re-scheduled International Walk & Roll took place
on Wednesday, October 12th.
Bikes, scooters, skateboards, wagons, feet and paws all joined in as
Edna Maguire students walked and rolled to school together! See some
pictures of the event
here.
Edna families got together on a warm fall night to celebrate diversity
at our annual International Family Picnic. This year's event featured a
new food tent, soft music and the addition of a taco truck and the Green
Team bake sale had something to satisfy everyone's sweet tooth! See
some pictures of the event here.
And the students of Edna Maguire were off and running to raise money for their school. A sea of happy faces ran around the school as parents and teachers cheered them on. If you weren't able to make it, enjoy some of the day here.
Remember EVERY CHILD, EVERY DAY, EVERYTHING! Steeplechase 2011 is counting on you to make a donation to your child's education.
Edna Maguire Students brought the house down with their rockin' Steeplechase cheers! This year, we are running around the school to raise money for Every Child. Every Day. Everything. Look for your pledge packets and participate! See some pictures of the Steeplechase Pep Rally.
Kindergartners Get Steeplechase Off to a Rousing Start!
Though the weather was uncertain, kindergarten and fifth grade families came out in droves to picnic with Ms. Zimmer. It was a great ending to our grade level picnics for this school year! Check out pictures of the event here.
The second grade students and their families had the opportunity to picnic with Ms. Zimmer. The families that attended really appreciated the extra time they were able to spend with our principale talking about the school, the curriculum and all the extra programs that the school and PTA provides. See some pictures of the event here.
We had a few kinks to work out with the timing of the coffee, as it wasn't quite ready right at drop off... Though, while many parents waited patiently for the java to finish brewing, they were able to mingle and catch up with other parents. The lucky ones who stuck around even got to see the students perform in our annual Steeplechase Pep Rally! We promise that the coffee will be ready to pour right at drop off for our next coffee cart. Please join us next time! See some more pictures of the event here.
First Edna Coffee Cart Brews Up Pre-Pep Rally Fun
During our only Beautification Day of the school year, many hard working
parents and students turned out to prune trees and shrubs, pick up
trash, rake and sweep. Thanks to Gary Batroff and his dedicated crew,
our school is now a much more beautiful place!
You can see some pictures
of the event here.
The 5th graders gathered last Sunday for the first Garden Work Day of the new school year. Weeds were pulled, mulch was laid, compost was turned, some fruits and veggies were snacked on, and fun was had by all! Check the school calendar for your grade level work day and come out for your day of fun!
See some pictures of the event here.
Our new Kindergartners came to school a couple days early to meet their new principal and friends and to see their new school. Some smiles and laughs were shared and some new friendships formed. A good time was had by all!
See some pictures of the event here.
The 4th Grade class created the annual Wax Museum - welcoming famous Californian entrepreneurs, artists, authors, chefs, entertainers, sports figures and more! See some pictures of the event here.
The Garden Club and Green Team sponsored a Six-Part Plant Fest on
Thursday, May 19th. The six-parts of plants (seed, root, stem, leaf,
petal, fruit) were represented and snacked on in a "veggie burrito".
Click here to see some pictures of the event.
A HUGE THANKS to director Jody Branham for putting on yet another spectacular Variety Show! Thanks also to Rob Thomure, Deb Luster, Kathy Sonderby, Marcia Meyers, Jennifer Puckett, Catherine Gerson, Jenny Douglass, Christine Freda and the many other parents who made the evening a success.
This year, we had a record-breaking 78 performers--they were all AMAZING! Announcers Lily Fuller, Ronan Cain, John Luster and Jack Duboff also did an awesome job. If you missed the show, or just want to re-live the memories, e-mail Kathy Sonderby at ksonderby@yahoo.com to purchase a DVD for $20. Click here to see some great pictures!
Sadly, Jody is leaving Edna this year. And we have some very big shoes to fill in order for the show to go on next year! We especially need a Set Coordinator and a Sound and Lighting Coordinator. Without them, it may not be possible to have a Variety Show! Please e-mail ksonderby@yahoo.com if you are interested in either position.
This year's Variety Show was a truly dazzling affair!
On April 6, our second graders experienced first hand what it was like to be an immigrant leaving Europe and entering the U.S. through Ellis Island. Teachers Colleen Carr, Karen Ingle, Anna Isler and Anna Curtis did an outstanding job of preparing the children. Every student created a persona for the day, and memorized their immigrant's name and important information about her/him.
Along with the teachers, the participation of many, many parent volunteers was also invaluable to the success of our Immigration Day (see the ID Thank Yous.pdf). Your support is greatly appreciated! We also want to extend a special thanks to parent organizers Mari Allen and Suzanne Alpert, as well as to our very own Lady Liberty, Principal Lisa Zimmer. Take a look at some pictures from this fun day!
For the past eight years, Edna Maguire fourth graders have participated in the Sutter's Fort ELP (Environmental Living Program) in Sacramento. As the only school in Marin County that attends this event, it is an honor and privilege for our students and parents to experience life in California in 1846.
This two-day event wouldn't be possible without the dedication of the teachers, parent volunteers and Sutter's Fort docents, as well as the contributions from local vendors and financial supporters. We extend a HUGE thank you to all of you, especially parent organizer Mari Allen. See the SF Thank Yous.pdf for a complete list of the individuals and organizations who helped bring California history to life for our kids. And check out some pictures of the trip here.
On April 6, the second graders experienced first hand what it was like to be an immigrant leaving Europe and entering the U.S. through Ellis Island. The second grade team of Colleen Carr, Karen Ingle, Anna Isler, and Anna Curtis did an outstanding job of preparing the children. Every student created a persona for the day, and memorized their immigrant's name and important information about her/him. See more pictures of Immigration Day.
Though weather threatened to dampen the fourth grade trip to Sutter's Fort on April 21, it turned out to be an absolutely perfect day - blue skies, good food and lots of fun (and learning) for all! The students learned how to rope cattle, trap a beaver, shoe a horse, milk a goat, build a stool, make a candle, churn butter, weave a rug, do laundry and much more. See some more pictures of the Sutter's Fort trip.
Edna Maguire students celebrated Earth Day with two events on Friday, April 22nd: a ladybug release with 1st/3rd grade buddies and the annual Spring Sing. Here are some pictures of the Spring Sing and the Ladybug Release for you to enjoy.
Our third, fourth and fifth grade students met with UCSF Scientists to show off their science projects - which ranged from tests with solar power, magnets, minerals, chemicals and vitamins to tests with soda, mints and bubble gum!
View some more pictures of Edna's future scientists here.
BINGO Night proved to be a popular event for Edna families. The multi-purpose room was filled to capacity -- with people of all ages playing and calling out BINGO!
Check out some more pictures of the fun here.
The annual Donuts with Dads event was a smashing success, as always! There were enough dads to fill the multi-purpose room and enough donuts to fill everyone's bellies.
See some more pictures of the event.
On Thursday, March 17th, the students showed their spirit with green everything - clothing, hats, glasses, and even hair! See some pictures from the day here:
Click here for more pictures
"The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go."
The Dr. Seuss Reading Cafe returned again this year to a very welcoming audience. A very popular event, loved by all, was held during the first week of March in the Edna Maguire library.
See some pictures of the event here:Your Edna PTA dollars brought world champion jump rope
artist: Renee Bibaub to Edna Maguire on Monday, February 28. Edna
Maguire students enjoyed watching her perform and even learned a few tricks to try on their own. She shared her message to
give it your best effort, mistakes are okay, don't compare yourself to
others, work on your own goals and have FUN!
See some pictures of the event here:
With the help of Edna dad, Chris Newell, and the Close Enough Band, Edna Maguire families were rocking and rolling on Saturday Night!
See more pictures of the event here:
Edna's art show was a HUGE success thanks to the support of our wonderful art teachers Amy Faulkner, Jackie LaLanne, and Katie Mostert. We also want to thank the many parents who helped prep and display our students' beautiful 2-D and ceramic pieces for the show: Mari Allen, Suzanne Alpert, Suzanne di Bianca, Christine Freda, Lisa Gilmore, Erin Kelly, Warren Levine, Sean Norton, Ronnie Sharpe, Lauren Snell, Tina Taylor, Justine Whitehead, and Edna alum Teresa Baradaran. Special thanks also go out to Heidi Fulton who helped prep, display, clean-up and donated treats!
We also appreciate Barbara Bleckman, Heidi Fulton, Lisa Gilmore, Vyvianne Kiriakis, Lisa Levin, Ted Lieser, Deb Luster, Trina Rivera, Kathy Sonderby, and Cathy Wilmoth for their generous donations of homemade goodies and sparkling water for the evening reception.
- Art Show Co-chairs Shaila de Leede and Michelle Zimmermann
See pictures from the show here!
Students and parents alike participated in Edna's Family Math Night, which resulted in fun for all! If you missed it, you can view pictures of the event here:
Click here to see more
Our Steeplechase Award winners for most sponsors or most dollars raised enjoyed their pizza luncheon with Principal Zimmer out in the Garden under blue, sunny skies. Thank you again everyone for making Steeplechase such a success!
The Winter Sing, featuring the 3rd and 4th grade Chorus led by Nora Thomas, got us in the spirit for the holiday season. There was even a surprise visit from Frosty the Snowman! View more pictures of the event here:
Nora Thomas and the Edna Chorus Singing Us into the Holidays
The Winter Sing, featuring the 3rd and 4th grade Chorus led by Nora Thomas, got us in the spirit for the holiday season. There was even a surprise visit from Frosty the Snowman!
View pictures of the event here:
The Edna Maguire Teachers and Staff would like to give a big thank you to all the Edna families, as part of our wonderful PTA and to the parent volunteers who help put our Teacher Appreciation Luncheon together in December. It was such a treat to walk into our staff room and see all of the delicious goodies and décor! Thank you so much!
View photos of the event here:
The 4th & 5th graders kicked up their heels and had a roaring good time! Thanks to Mr. Scofield for his dedication to our students.
View some pictures of the event here:
Not even rain could keep our budding medical scientists home... Family Science Night had a record turnout and fun was had by all! A HUGE thank you goes to Lisa Zimmer and her cadre of "Doctors" for making this event happen.
View some pictures of the evening here:
Edna Maguire's annual book fair, this year themed "Have a Ball with Books", was a HUGE success! Thank you to all the students and their families, teachers and staff who purchased books in support of our library.
Click here to view some pictures of the event.
Under dreary skies, the multi-purpose room was magically transformed for the Haunted Harvest Festival! Witches stews were brewed, potions were concocted and all sorts of fun was had by all!
See some pictures of the event here.
The rain threatened to dampen our spirits, but the annual Edna Maguire Halloween parades went on as planned. There were witches, rock stars, players from various sports teams, chickens, peacocks,bees, dinosaurs, princesses, Hogwarts students, Greek goddesses, ghouls, goblins and all sorts of other beautiful, funny and scary creatures... We all cheered on the Giants, which undoubtedly assisted with their World Series win!!!
See pictures of the event here:
On Friday, October 15, under clear blue skies, the Edna Maguire Students from Kindergarten through Fifth grade ran around the school like chickens to raise money for their education. After many sweaty laps, the students were awarded treats from Woody's Ice Cream and Yogurt Shop. Please stop in and thank Woody's for their sweet treat donation!!
This year's Edna PTA fundraiser, Steeplechase a.k.a. Chicken Run, needs everyone's support. To reach our goal of $130,000 we need each student to raise $300 or more. However, if this amount presents a hardship, please donate at whatever level you can. Your participation at any level is critical and is greatly appreciated.
The 4th Grade families got together on a beautiful Sunday afternoon to celebrate another Giant's win and enjoy time with Ms. Zimmer and each other.
A huge crowd gathered at the Community Center on Wednesday, October 6, for International Walk & Roll to School Day. Thank you to all of the students, parents and teachers who joined millions of others worldwide in choosing green ways to get to school! And special thanks to
Lisa Gilmore and
Rhonda Campbell for all their help in organizing this event, and to our Cliff Bar volunteers for providing yummy treats.
Walk and Roll 2010 from Edna Maguire on Vimeo.
WALK AND ROLL WEDNESDAYS
Make every Wednesday a walk and roll to school day.
Edna Maguire encourages everyone to take a green way to school.
The 3rd Grade class came out in droves on a sunny Sunday to spruce up the garden.
The next Garden Work Day is on Sunday, November 7th from 2:-4:00pm, sponsored by the 4th Grade class. Marks your calendars!
The Edna Maguire Chicken Run 2010 a.k.a. Steeplechase got off to a "cackle" of a start at the pep rally last Friday. View pictures from the event here:
... and don't forget to collect your pledges for the Chicken Run on October 15!
Second Graders and their families enjoyed the balmy evening on Sunday and shared good food, good conversation and a good time together! View pictures of the event here.
Third Grade families double check your calendars so you don't miss this Sunday's Third Grade Family Picnic at 4:30pm. Bring your picnics to the main eating area.
Edna Maguire PTA hosted Patrick Dunning and the Signature Project for two student assemblies on Monday, September 20. If you haven't heard about it from your student, please ask or go to www.signatureproject.com for more information.
Edna Maguire is Beautiful!
By Ronnie Sharpe
The one and only Beautification Day
Was a huge success.
Thank you to all who ventured out
We at Edna are truly blessed.
Volunteers picked up the trash
They weeded, dug and sowed
Replanted flowers in front of the office and hall
So we can all enjoy watching them grow.
They painted window trims and garden snake
And swept the leaves into a great big pile
Now Edna Maguire is sparkling clean
Let's keep it that way for a while.
So if you see garbage on the ground
Putting it in the trash is a start.
Every little bit of effort from YOU helps
WE NEED YOU TO DO YOUR PART!
Thanks to the following parents, students, future students, and staff who lent a hand at this year's one and only Beautification Day:
Lee, Jonas and Ellery Barnes; Gary Batroff; Barbara Bleckman; Jodie, Natalie and Ella Bricker; Luca Citroen; Tom, Mara and Emily Conner; Laura Figueirinhas; Tracy Ginther; Debra Sigel and Ari Gold; Kit Harris; Michael Clark and Louis Hexter; Isaiah and Josh Clark-Hexter; Janie Karp; Ingrid and Mark Lin; Leslie Meyers; Karen Olson; Jet Russell; Will and Eric Schreiber; Ronnie and Amelia Sharpe; Natasha Wells; and Amy, Rachel & Hannah Whitelaw.
We had a wonderful turnout at the International Family Picnic. Edna families celebrated each other while enjoying food from many cultures and good fun. Thank you to all the students and teachers for your thoughtful and imaginative work creating class flags. And a special thanks to Leah Fullerton, Charlie Osborne and Emma Barenbaum for helping to make signs and hang up the flags around the eating area. Last but certainly not least, we'd like to thank Michelle Barenbaum. This event wouldn't have been possible without all her hard work!
see more pictures of the event
Many thanks to everyone who supported Edna Maguire by eating yogurt at YOLO on September 11. And a big thank you to owner Karen Kauh who is giving our school 100% of the proceeds.
First Grade families came to Edna on a sunny but chilly Sunday afternoon to get to know one another at our first Grade Level Family Picnic and Principal Chat. Don't miss out on the fun, picnicing and community building! Second Grade your turn is next on September 26. See some pictures of the event here:
