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Coming up
Ohlone Events
      General
 
 
  • Return all library books ASAP!
  • Check Lost & Found -- last chance before it's donated
      This week
 
 Tues 6/8
 Parent Coffee
All parents are encouraged to join us for the last PTA coffee of the school year.  Coffee, tea, and breakfast treats will be provided.  This will be a great time to chat with your Ohlone friends, congratulate Bill on his first year as our principal, and take a quick look through all the lost-n-found items to see if you recognize anything.  Bring your own mug and a friend!
8:15 am
drop-off
 Tues 6/8
 Groundbreaking Ceremony
 There will be a Groundbreaking Ceremony at Ohlone School
 on June 8th at 2:15 P.M. to officially begin the construction
 of our new 2 story building.
  Attendance is totally optional but everyone is welcome for this
 brief gathering. It will be held across from the library
 at the back of campus. Building should start sometime this summer.
 2:15 pm
- 2:40 pm
 Wed 6/9
 Fifth Grade Promotion
Families of our 5th Graders are invited to attend our annual Promotion Ceremony.
10:30 - 12:30
 Thurs 6/10
 Last Day for Students -- 1:30 dismissal
 
 Thurs 6/10
 5th Grader/Staff Softball Game
It's an annual tradition for the 5th graders to challenge the staff
to a softball game on their last day as Ohlone students.
10:30 - 11:30
 Thurs 6/10
 5th Grade Promotion Party 11:30 -
3:30 pm
 Fri 6/11
 Last Work Day for Teachers  
     
      Next Week
 
   No school -- Summer Vacation!
 



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PAUSD & Community Events

    Date      Event   Time
   Pick up Ken Ginsberg DVDs at PAUSD office
 
   Summer reading program -- with prizes!  See below
 
   Mitchell Park Library is now closed.  Cubberly will open on 6/28.
 
     
 
Sat 6/12
Mitchell Park Library Groundbreaking ceremony   1 pm
Sat 6/12  Dragon Story Time Event 11 am
535 Alma St
Sun 6/20  World Music Day 3 - 7:30 pm
Downtown
Mon 6/21 Hearing on Crossing Guards & Budget 7pm
250 Hamilton
      General
 
 
More Summer Camps -- details at bottom.
 
 
These events are usually not at Ohlone school.


Ginsburg DVD Ready for Pick-up; New Orders Accepted

Orders of the Dr. Ken Ginsburg “Resiliency” DVD are now ready for pick up at the front desk at the PAUSD office, 25 Churchill. This DVD contains two of Dr. Ginsburg’s recent presentations here in Palo Alto: his 3/25/10 presentation to parents and educators, “Building Resilience in Children and Teens: Preparing Our Children for Life”, and his 3/26/10 presentation to Gunn High School students: “Real Success”.

DVDs may be ordered until Fri. June 21. These orders will be available for pick-up starting Mon. June 24. $2 per DVD. Please send your order and payment to Palo Alto PTA Council volunteer Carrie Manley, 764 Marion Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94303, checks payable to Carrie Manley.
Order form: info.paloaltopta.org/docs/100507GinsburgDVD.pdf
Questions: carrie_manley@yahoo.com

One of the talks can also be found online -- links here:  http://www.paloaltoonline.com/news/show_story.php?id=16244


Palo Alto Library Summer Activities
A great way to keep reading going over the summer:

Summer Reading Program: Make a Splash @ Your Library. June 1 - Aug. 31.
Children up through the 5th grade, and teens in grades 6-12, sign up from June 1 until July 31 at any branch, or online at www.cityofpaloalto.org/library. Decide how many books you will read, or listen to,. Reach your goal and receive a certificate, a free paperback book, San Jose Earthquakes tickets and a buy one, get one free pizza coupon from Round Table. Prizes and certificates can be picked up Aug. 1-31.

Wacky Wednesdays, 3:30pm, Children's Library, 1276 Harriet St.
 - The Ugly Duckling Makes a Splash, June 16, (also Main Library, 1213 Newell Road, 7pm)
 - Pacific Ocean Brought to You, June 23
 - Capt'n Jack Spareribs, June 30

Paws to Read, June 19, 3:30pm, Children's Library. Read to a canine companion who will love hearing your story.


Mitchell Park Library now Closed -- Groundbreaking Ceremony Sat 6/12
Groundbreaking Ceremony, Sat. June 12, 1-3pm.
The Mitchell Park Library and Community Center will be relocating this June to the Cubberley Community Center. Construction will begin this summer on the new environmentally-innovative joint facility and will be complete in the summer of 2012. The Library will close to the public Sat. June 5 and will re-open at the Cubberley Community Center Auditorium, 4050 Middlefield, Mon. June 28. The temporary Library will hold the majority of the current collection, including books, DVDs, and CDs. The Library will also provide access to 16 PCs and 13 loaner laptops for Internet and processing use, as well as free access to Wi-Fi. The temporary Library will also continue to provide programs. Please make sure to attend the Groundbreaking Ceremony to celebrate the construction of the joint facility with an afternoon of family entertainment, ice cream, music, crafts, and community sharing.


Update: City Proposal to Cut Police Traffic Enforcement Team and Adult Crossing Guards Citywide -- Mon 6/21
Mon. June 21, 7pm, Budget Review and Public Hearing, Council Chambers, City Hall, 250 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto.
This year’s proposed city budget cuts included eliminating all Adult Crossing Guards city-wide and eliminating the entire Palo Alto Police Department Traffic Team. Taking away this support is likely to affect the safety of our children’s commute to school. At a recent meeting, the City Council Finance Committee made recommendations to reinstate funding for the adult crossing guards and four of the five PAPD Traffic Team Members. However, the Finance Committee is made up of four members of the nine-member City Council and only three members voted to support each of the recommendations; a minimum of five votes is needed to insure continued funding for the Adult Crossing Guards and PAPD Traffic Team.
We're calling on parents to show up in force at the upcoming City Council Budget Review & Public Hearing on Monday, June 21 and write a flood of letters. This meeting is critically important because it will be the final budget hearing with the full City Council present. PTA Traffic Safety suggests that we show up with our bike helmets to identify ourselves.
For more information on how you can help, see www.saferoutes.paloaltopta.org/May2010/ProposedCuts.shtml. Letters to City Council, City.Council@cityofpaloalto.org, make a difference. To receive email updates on this issue after school lets out, email Penny at pellson@pacbell.net.



New Friday Night Film Series - Food And the Environment -- 6/11, ...
We're back, by popular demand! Don't miss our next "Films of Hope and Vision" film series starting Friday May 14, sponsored by Acterra, Silicon Valley Action Network, World Centric, the South Bay Slow Food Movement, and Transition Palo Alto. Lively discussions will follow each film.

Free Friday Night Film Series at World Centric, 7:30 - 9:30 P.M.

June 11 -- In Transition -- An inspirational film about how local communities, like ours, can respond to peak oil and global warming while building community and enjoying life. Come again, even if you saw the film last time - we'll have more great discussion!

June 18 -- Potluck (Let's share food that's been grown within 100 miles !)

New Venue: World Centric, 2121 Staunton Ct., Palo Alto (El Camino Real & Stanford -- behind JJ&F Market)

Time: 7:30 - 9:30 P.M.

Hope to see you at the movies - and don't forget to invite your friends!



EHP Free Summer Lunches
Mon.-Fri. June 14-Aug. 20, 12-1pm, Ecumenical Hunger Program, 2411 Pulgas Ave. East Palo Alto
Ecumenical Hunger Program will be offering free lunch this summer.  Children under the age of 18 are eligible for a free lunch--no paperwork required.  Children's activities every Tues. and Thurs. 2-4:30pm.  This program is through the California Department of Education.  Meals from Revolution Food which features organic meals.
Quesions:  323-7781.

Library Advisory Commission Volunteer Opportunity
Recruitment closes Tues. June 22, 5pm.
The City of Palo Alto is currently accepting applications for the Library Advisory Commission.  The Library Advisory Commission advises the City Council on a wide range of topics concerning this important resource.  Palo Alto residency required.

Celebrate Dad at the Next Dragon Story Time Event
Sat. June 12, 11am-12pm.  Dragon Productions Theatre, 535 Alma St, Palo Alto.
Join Dragon Productions for music, stories, and make cards for Dad.  Snacks and punch will be provided.  Muffins and coffee will be available in the lobby for Mom and Dad, but feel free to drop your kids off and enjoy some well-deserved 'me time' in downtown Palo Alto.  $5 suggested donation per child over 3.  Info: 493-2006 or info@dragonproductions.net.


Palo Alto World Music Day 
Sun. June 20, 3-7:30 pm, University Avenue, King Plaza (City Hall), and surrounding streets.
The Palo Alto City Council has declared Sunday June 20 as World Music Day.  World Music Day is a free music festival that takes place in cities around the world every year close to the Summer Solstice.  In Palo Alto, professional and amateur musical groups will perform a wide variety of musical genres on street corners and plazas: jazz, classical, pop, rock, world music, choirs, etc.  All performances are free and open to the public.  Last year the event had 42 musical groups and attracted about 8,000 people…but more are expected this year.  This is a fun and unique family event not to be missed.  Book the date now and tell your friends.  For more information, please visit www.pamusicday.org  In addition to the City of Palo Alto, event sponsors include the Palo Alto Weekly, Palo Alto Online, the Palo Alto Recreation Foundation, the Palo Alto Chamber of Commerce, the Palo Alto Downtown Business and Professional Association, the Palo Alto Community Fund, Arts Council Silicon Valley, Artsopolis, and News for Chinese.

Summer Camps

Paly Summer Cheer Camp
Aug. 18-20, 1-4pm, Paly Small Gym.
For grades K-8.  Cheerleading, Dancing, Stunting, Tumbling.  Campers will perform at a (TBD) varsity football game halftime.
$90 includes T-shirt.  Print registration form from Web site: Palycheer.net

PAPPA Arts Camp
June 14-18, 9am-4pm, El Carmelo Elementary School.
"Viva Hispañola" Arts of the Caribbean, for students entering grades 1-6.  Students will be immersed in the many Caribbean art forms, visual and performing---drawing, painting, folk art, song, dance, drumming, folklore.  Info, registration, scholarship assistance: pappa-art.net  or 493-7282. 

PAPPA Summer Art Studios
June 21-July 16 (no class on Mon. July 5) Begin promptly after PAUSD Summer School day, 12:15-3:15pm. 
Grade 1 to 6;  Students may register for 1, 2, 3 or all 4 weeks; fees vary; scholarships available; discount for multiple children from a single family.
Artes en español:  Spanish Immersion art class with an emphasis on arts & artists of the Spanish-speaking world; Palo Verde Elementary School
Art Studios (taught in English):  Different art and instructor each week;  Palo Verde Elementary School
Marvelous Clay:  Escondido Elementary School

Info, registration, scholarship assistance: pappa-art.net  or 493-7282.

Date and Time2010-06-06 23:42:31