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RASKOB DAY SCHOOL
Middle School Tropical Tiki Dance Friday June 5th, 7:00-8:30 pm Please see flyer coming home Thursday Just a friendly reminder! Parents please don't forget that there is no after school Monday June 8th, and Tuesday June 9th! Students, their families and their friends are all invited! Awards/Recognition Night Thursday June 4th, 2009 Elementary School Ceremony: 5-6:30 in the Black Box Theater at the Valley Center for the Performing Arts Potluck from 6:30 to 7:30 in the lobby/courtyard (dependent on weather) Middle School Potluck: 6-7 in the lobby/courtyard Middle School Ceremony 7 - 8:30 in the Black Box Theater (VCPA) Important Message! Next week, we will have an alternate schedule for the students which will mean different drop off and pick up locations for Monday and Tuesday. We have put together two days filled with wrap up activities and festivities. -On Monday the 8th, elementary kids should be dropped off at Mc Elroy and Middle school in front of the California room and pick up for everyone will be after graduation at Mc Elroy. -On Tuesday, drop off and pick up will be at the field for everyone. Tuesday will be a pool party and field day so each kid should come prepared with tennis shoes and swimming gear! Don't forget Tuesday kids get out at 12pm. Don't forget to come to our 8th grade graduation and join in celebrating what these amazing kids have accomplished! Monday,June 8th, 1:30-3pm
"OPEN INVITATION TO RASKOB PARENT BOARD RETREAT/POTLUCK DINNER, Sunday, June 7, 2 to 7 pm
The RPA board is open to all Raskob parents who care to be involved and support our little gem. This Sunday, June 7th, from 2 to 7 pm, we will have an offsite retreat to reflect on the past year and consider how to be best organized to support Raskob for 2009-10 upcoming year. We will meet starting at 2 and break for potluck dinner at 6. Sound interesting? Just RSVP to Kathy Eyre, kmeyre2@yahoo.com or 510-649-7721." The Auction is Over! Thank you to all the fabulous volunteers who helped out with the auction. Parents helped out by moving furniture, wrapping items, soliciting friends and families for donations, matting art, arranging flower centerpieces...the list goes on. The evening would not have been as successful as it was, had it not been for you. Thank you. REMINDER: If you were unable to check out on Saturday night, we have your won items. Please stop by Raskob and pick up your goodies asap. The school year is almost over:) 4 MORE DAYS UNTIL THE AUCTION! Below are a few of the itmes you can bid on this Saturday Night! Muscardini Cellars Wine Basket Have you ever asked yourself, “What’s the difference between grapes grown on a hillside, and grapes grown in a valley?” Well, now is your chance to ask winemaker Michael Muscardini of Muscardini Cellars. Treat yourself and five guests to a private tasting with the winemaker himself. Before you go, have a glass (or two) of their award winning 2006 Tesoro (only 400 cases made), the 2008 Rosata di Sangiovese, or the 2006 Sangiovese (only 392 cases made). You may want to save these bottles, as each one is signed by the winemaker! Reservations must be made in advance. Donated by: Michael Muscardini Value: $109 for the wine; priceless experience! Dessert for a Year Once a month the dessert fairy, Lisa Bedell, will deliver a homemade treat to your door. It doesn’t get much better than that. Services to be scheduled ahead of time, and yes, she will accept requests. Delivery for June 2009-June 2010. Donated by: Lisa Bedell Value: $180
Eric Clapton and Steve Winwood @ the Impress your friends with these rock star seats to the hottest show this summer! Whether you are looking for the perfect Fathers’ Day gift or simply love Eric Clapton, these tickets are a most have. Seats are in section 109, row 21. Donated by: Shawn O’Conner Value: $287.50 Per Pair Pair “A”: Seats 5-6 Pair “B”: Seats 7-8
Four Movie Passes to the Grand Lake Movie Theater Donated by: Allen Michaan, Renaissance Rialto Inc. Value: $38
Margaret Van Patten Originals Margaret Van Patten is a printmaker who combines various intaglio techniques to create uniquely personal prints. Her work has been displayed in several galleries and museums across the west coast, including the Donated by: Theresa and Bill Andrews Value: $400 Per Print (A, B)
Movie Night TA extraordinaires Ms. Schubert and Ms. Leon will take this lucky winner’s child and one friend to the movies! Transportation, movie, and snacks included! Expires July 30th. Specific date and time will be mutually agreed upon. Donated by: Hillary Schubert & Nicole Leon Value: Priceless
SPRING CLEAN-UP THANK-YOUS! On a painfully hot Sunday, we had 11 wonderful adult volunteers show up to work their hearts out, and about as many Raskob students- who worked a bit and played a lot. I won't list names, because there are a few I didn't know, and in the heat we were too disorganized to put out a sign-in list.
Our major accomplishments were: the repair and staking of the barrier fabric underneath the blue playground mulch under the playground structure, the cleanup of 99% of the little mulch pieces that had scattered all over the gravel parts of the school entrance area, and the redistribution of the mulch from the edges where it tends to accumulate, back towards the center of the play structure area where it provides a safety cushion.
All Clean up Day volunteers! We are in need of push brooms, and leaf rakes. If you have either of these items please put your name on them and bring them for clean up day! Thank you Coffee in the Courtyard!!!!!!!! Parents please come tomorrow, Friday the 15th, to our Coffee and goodies event in the yard before school. There will also be Parent Support Group meeting afterwards. Only 17 Days Until the Auction!!! We still need volunteers for:
1) May 28th from 8:30-1:00 Wrap Auction Items 2) May 29th from 8:30-11:00 Move chairs, tables, ect. 3) May 30th from 10:00 am-2:00 Auction set-up 4) May 30th from 9:00-11:00pm Auction Close Out
If you haven't turned in your donations please do so ASAP! Free Speech & Language Screening COMMUNICATION WORKS TO PROVIDE FREE SPEECH-LANGUAGE SCREENINGS FOR CHILDREN IN HONOR OF MAY IS BETTER HEARING AND SPEECH MONTH (BHSM) WHAT: Free speech-language and social screenings for children 18 months to 18 years. Information, practical tips and resources for encouraging language development in your child will be available WHO: Communication Works’ certified and licensed speechlanguage pathologists and speech-language pathology assistants WHEN: Saturday, May 30TH, 2009 9:00am-5:00pm by appointment only WHERE: Communication Works 4400 Keller Avenue, Suite 200 Oakland, CA 94605 HOW: Call Shannon at (510) 639-2929 to schedule your 20 minute appointment. Children must be accompanied by a legal guardian. The screen will be scored and the outcome with therapist’s notes will be mailed to you within 10 business days. Deadline for registering is May 22nd Only 22 Days to go Before the Auction!!! Some items being auctioned off that might be of interest: Schug Carneros Estate Winery Private Tasting, Cheese Pairing, and Tour for 12 Donated by: Schug Carneros Estate Winery
2 Night Weekend Stay in Donated by: Sharon Jobson and Ernie Rivas
7 Night Stay in Donated by: Paul Gertler and Kathy Eyre
And don't forget about all your childs artwork!
Happy Friday! With only 4 more weeks of school left (who's really counting!) Raskob would like to remind you of a few end of year, upcoming events: Spring Clean Up Day May 17th (9am-2pm) Memorial Day Annual Auction Benefit May 30th (7-11pm) Awards Night and Potluck June 4th (5-8:30pm) Middle School Dance June 5th (7-8:30pm) 8th Grade Garduation June 8th (1:30-3:00pm) Last Day of School June 9th (12:00pm Pick Up) Hey everyone, May 5, 2009 Auction Night is Almost Here!!! Here are a couple reminders: 1) If you haven't already done so, please return your rsvp from the invitation. There is a limited number of scholarships for this event. If you cannot afford the ticket, please send in your rsvp and indicate that you would like a scholarship. WE WANT EVERYONE THERE! 2) If you have not already done so, please consider something you can donate to the auction. Parents have donated everything from summer cabins and dinner parties, to leftover party favors! Ask your friends to donate. There is no such thing as a small donation! 3) We are still looking for volunteers for the day and night of the auction. We need help with set up/clean up, check out, catering, and several other activities. Please contact Jessica Baiocchi asap if you are interested in helping (510-436-1278 or Baiocchi@hnu.edu). Spring Clean Up Day!!!! Sunday May 17th from 9am-2pm We will be sprucing up our campus by: weeding, pruning, repairing the landscape cloth on the play ground, and picking up trash. Please come and join us! Be sure to bring a labelled set of tools. This is a family event! How will Raskob support me in this process? Student Release Day I hope you have enjoyed a quiet week without your rambunctious kids! Please remember that your kids are coming home today, and will be arriving at Raskob at varying times. The 6th Graders are expected to return at 2:00 from Emandal. The 7th Graders are expected back between 2:00-2:30 from Point Bonita. The 8th Graders are expected back between 3:00 and 3:30. The 8th grade phone tree will be called on their way back. There will be supervision here at Raskob until 3:00 only. Please, remember that there is no after school April 21-25. Elementary parents, please be sure to check in with your teacher to confirm your child's return each day. Thank you! Education Revolution!!!!!!!!! Parents we have made announcements, sent out flyers and now we need your help! The event takes place from 8:30-4pm, and we need folks to man tables for an hour at a time. This is a great way to get some of your volunteer hours taken care of. Please call Ms. Ajay at (510)436-1236 Thank you! Friday April 17th at 8:30am is Parent Support Group. Enjoy a cup of coffee and a bite to eat and a chat with your fellow parents! The support group is meeting in the Parent Resource Center at Raskob.
Join us for
Coffee in the Courtyard
Get your morning jolt, a bite to eat and a bit of daily inspiration from other Raskob parents. We urge you to park your car and chat with us for a few minutes before heading off to work.
Friday April 17 at drop off Reminder: Chuck Ahern will be presenting
Learning and the Developing Mind: Understanding the Nature of True Learning
this Thursday, 4/16 7:00 - 8:15 (meet in the lobby) _____________________________
Today, April 14, is the last day to order pizza! Order forms are at the front desk. Please put all forms and money in Ms. Wulkan's box by the end of the day today.
If you have any questions, please contact me at wulkan@hnu.edu ______________________________ Please Check your child's backpack for Field Studies Week forms if you have not already received them. Health (Sex) Education Week Begins April 14th! Grades 5-8 will participate in a week long program that will consist of 3 sessions presented by Planned Parenthood. Please see the flyer that went home for more information. PARENT INFORMATION MEETING APRIL 13TH 8:30 AM
RASKOB PARENT ASSOCIATION BOARD MEETING Carolyn’s Office
I. Approval of Minutes Katie Barron
II. Treasurer’s Report Leda Schulak
III. Executive Director’s Report Carolyn Price
IV. Old Business a. Field Studies Week Jessica b. Auction Jessica
V. Committee Reports a. Room Parents Katherine Chesbrough b. Grounds/Spring Clean Up Peter Gradjansky/Laura Natkins c. Parent Resource Pam/Isabelle d. Marketing Committee Sharon Jobson
Parent Trainings
We are pleased to announce the last 2 events in our series of parent trainings. Making Friends With Your Mind Thursday 4/2/09 6:30 7:30pm (meet in the lobby) Come and learn the techniques your child has been taught for:
Dr Chuck Ahern presents Learning and the Developing Mind: Understanding the Nature of True Learning
4/16/09 7 - 8:15pm (meet in the lobby) Fresh Starts Spring is here and we have a lot of things to look forward to! Spring Break is around the corner (April 6-10) and we are all getting excited about field studies week (April 20 – 25). In addition, we are pleased to welcome back Natasha Osvald in 5th grade who returned this week. Sarah Marcus will be returning April 13th. We also wish Josephine Ross good luck as she departs April 3rd to take on motherhood. We are also excited to announce that Shera Sherman, the former 5th grade TA, will be staying on as a support staff/floater TA. You may see her at the front desk, in classrooms as a substitute TA or in ASP. Additionally, there will be some TA changes, due to the return of Sarah Marcus and the departure of Josephine Ross. Beginning next Monday, March 30th Kara Presto will be working with Barry Hasson in history. Hillary Shubert will be working with Janet Calderaro in math. Josephine Ross will be with Megan Sweeney in science until her departure before spring break. Megan Sweeney will return after spring break as science TA. The Raskob Auction Letter and Donation Form are now available in the attachment section! Please feel free to print copies and distribute to local businesses, friends, and family members. Have a great weekend! Attention 7th Grade Families!!! There will be a Field Studies Week meeting next Wednesday April 1st at 8:30 am. You will recieve a packet of information and forms beforehand. Please bring forms and any questions you may have to the meeting. See you there! Attention 6th Grade Families!!! There will be a Field Studies Week meeting next Thursday April 2nd at 8:30 am. You will recieve a packet of information and forms beforehand. Please bring forms and any questions you may have to the meeting. See you there! REMINDER!!!!!!!!!!!!!
There is no homework tonight. Teachers may have assigned light homework, however if parents are planning to attend the recognition night their children will not be held responsible for homework left incomplete.
Come Celebrate Raskob Staff & Volunteers at the Black Box Theater
Wednesday, March 25, 2009 6:00pm
Blackbox Theatre
Come enjoy catered food (that's right, no potluck), wine and Student Art with the other parents and staff. There will be a relatively short Program of Tributes to the adults who have supported our children's learning this year. Please come celebrate our community and enjoy the Art our students have created.
This is an adult only event as there will be an Awards Ceremony for the student at the end of the year.
The Parent Resource Library is up and ready for circulation!
Stop by the parent resource room (next to the kitchen - across from Ms Ajay's office) and check out our growing collection of books for parents of LD children. You can browse through them on the couch or check them out and take them home.
Raskob is very pleased to offer several Parent Trainings in Mindful Awareness Practices (MAPS) which mirror the MAPS instruction in our classrooms.
Tuesday March 24, 8:30 – 9:30am Thursday April 2, 6:30 – 8:30pm
(More to be scheduled/announced)
We will meet in the lobby. (Numbers determine our locale)
CALL FOR RASKOB PARENT BOARD MEMBERS!
Do you care about Raskob and want to support your child's school? Are you creative, energetic or just willing to help out? Please consider joining our Raskob Parents Association Board! We are a great group of committed parents helping make Raskob a better community for all. Working together is fun and allows us all to get to know each other better.
We meet once a month for 2 hours. Joining the Board AUTOMATICALLY takes care of all volunteer hours!
We welcome all interested, but are looking for some specific skills as well:
-- Officer positions [President, VP, Secretary] -- Fundraising -- Grounds planning -- Emergency planning -- Events/hospitality planning -- YOUR SKILLS HERE!
If you are interested, please contact [Joey's mom] Kathy Eyre at kmeyre2@yahoo.com or 510-649-7721. Thanks! Friday Morning coffee&nbs |
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