FRiday Note - April-09-2009

From The Head of School

Dear Saklan Community:

As we begin the final stretch toward summer vacation, I would like to remind you of certain events and activities that are fast approaching.

The above list includes activities through early May. I will publish a complete list of end of the year events/activities as graduation approaches.

Have a great weekend,

David Hague
Head of School

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Student Council Rummage Sale on April 18th!

Are you planning to do some spring cleaning?

We have the perfect solution: donate your extra toys, books, clothes, furniture, tools, and other household items to Saklan’s Annual Rummage Sale.

Your donations will be accepted from April 6th - 17th.

This annual event has been designed and organized by the student council. All proceeds will go towards the activities and prizes for the Saklan School Carnival, Saturday, May 16th. Unsold items will be carted away to local donation centers at no expense to the donor!

Another reason to clean up your garages and attics today!

We appreciate your support and cooperation!
For any questions, please contact Kim Parks at kparks@saklan.org

Thank you,

The Saklan Valley Student Council

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Enrichment classes start next week

Gymnastics, magic, art, cooking, adventures and yoga will begin the week of April 13th, 2009. Please return all forms and flyers to Ms. Emoke Veres in the Extended Day office.

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Parent Association Speaker – William Damon

“The Path to Purpose”
Thursday, April 30th 7 – 9 pm
Oakwood Athletic Club – Grand Ballroom
4000 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette, CA

William Damon is Professor of Education at Stanford University and the Director of the Stanford Center on Adolescence. He is also one of the world’s leading scholars of human development. Damon has focused his work on the positive aspects of “growing up”. His current research explores how people develop character and a sense of purpose in their work, family, and community relationships.

Damon’s work has been published in the Boston Globe, The Los Angeles Times, New York Times, San Francisco Chronicle, USA Today and the Washington Post. He has also appeared on Oprah, Today, Primetime Live, Talk of the Nation, The Diane Rehm Show, and Morning Edition.

Damon is the author of many books and articles on education and human development, especially character development. Damon received the prestigious Parents’ Choice® award for his 1995 book, Greater Expectations: Overcoming the Culture of Indulgence in Our Homes and Schools.

• Additional information on William Damon and his publications is available at:
  http://www.williamdamon.com/index.html
• Dowload the flyer here.
• Please RSVP here.

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