FRiday Note - October-2-2009

Thank you first Graders!

Please visit the ECE foyer to see the beautiful art gallery sign that our 1st Graders made during their Art class with Ms. Brooks. Various works of art will be on display throughout the year so please make a point of stopping by.

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Cultural Geography Map of the United States

This map was put together by the 8th grade humanities class with Mr. Prestianni.

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From the head of School

Dear Saklan Community:

The Lower School Student Council Representatives are:

• Second grade- Ada Martin and Cecily Bartsch
• Third grade- Isabel Ray and Anthony Ferguson
• Fourth grade- Fiona Deane-Grundman and Amanda Yares
• Fifth grade-Madison Eckstein and Josh Williams

Congratulations, Ladies and Gentlemen!

I am pleased to announce that Marianne Haesloop has been accepted to the Institute for International Teacher Collaboration. She will be working with educators form all over the world to address issues of water, food and climate change. The training culminates with a two week trip to El Salvador to work with indigenous teachers.

Since this is the first Friday Note of the month, below please allow me to outline the events and activities included in this very busy month.

October

• 2 Lawrence Hall of Science-2nd grade
• 6 Pumpkin Patch-Kindergarten
• 6 Musical Auditions-middle school
• 7 High School Information Night-7th & 8th grade parents
• 7 Musical Auditions-middle school
• 8 Musical Auditions-middle school
• 12 NO SCHOOL-Fall Holiday
• 13 Picture Day-grades 3-8
• 16 Picture Day-PS-2nd grade
• 20 Student Council-EBISA Leadership Conference-middle school
• 20 Oakland Zoo-2nd grade
• 21 Chabot Space and Science Center-1st grade
• 22 NOON DISMISSAL-Parent Conferences
• 23 NO SCHOOL-Parent Conferences
• 30 NOON DISMISSAL-Haunted House & Halloween Festivities

Have a great weekend-

David Hague
Head of School

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The 2009-2010 Annual Giving Fund

We are ALL in this Together!

Please join in and support the wonderful educational programs that Saklan provides for our students every day! If you have any questions, feel free to contact Kate Dey, Annual Giving Fund Chair at kate@deynet.com.

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ADMISSIONS

2010-11 SIBLING APPLICATIONS

Calling all Saklan siblings at all grade levels! Saklan siblings receive priority screening and notification! Sibling applications for the 2010-11 school year will be available for you in the next two weeks. Sibling applications will be due Monday, November 30, 2009. Sibling notification will be sent out early January. If you would like to set up an Admissions appointment to discuss an application for next year, or attend one of the upcoming Groups Tours, please contact me.

UPCOMING GROUP TOURS

Below are the dates for the Oct/Nov Group Tours. Saklan parents are always invited to attend to learn more about an upcoming grade level. If you’d like to attend and/or invite a friend to join you, please contact Admissions.

Tour Dates:

• Friday, October 9
• Friday, October 16
• Friday, November 6 – Middle School Tour
• Friday, November 13 – Kindergarten Tour
  

*NEW* PRESCHOOL PREVIEW DAYS

Do you know someone who has a rising Preschooler or Pre-Kindergartner? If so, please tell them about our NEW Preschool Preview Days! Prospective parents and their little ones (age 2-3 years) are invited to visit a Preschool class to see, feel and fully experience Saklan’s ECE program. Parents will be required to stay with their child during the visit. This is also a great opportunity for current parents to visit the program with a sibling. Reservations are required. Preview days will be:

• Wednesday, Oct. 14, 8:45-9:45
• Wednesday, Nov 11, 8:45-9:45
• Wednesday, Jan 20, 8:45-9:45

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Open House

SAVE THE DATE: Sunday, November 15th, 2:00 – 4:00 pm WHAT: Saklan Open House WHERE: Saklan Valley School

Explore Saklan! Open House is an all-campus event and everyone in the community is encouraged to attend! Presentations, tours and information tables will be available for all audiences: current students, prospective students, and parents! Open House is a great opportunity to come together as a community, visit in your child’s classroom, and take time to learn about the next grade level. Mark your calendars now. Remember – our best form of advertising is word of mouth.

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SPEAKER EVENT

SAVE THE DATE: Thursday, November 5th 7:00 - 8:00pm WHAT: “What Parents can do to Ensure Student Success”               by Dr. Pedro Noguera WHERE: First Congregational Church of Oakland               2501 Harrison Street, Oakland

As a member of EBISA, the East Bay Independent School Association, Saklan is one of the sponsors of the upcoming EBISA Speaker Event. All parents/guardians, educators and students are welcome to attend. Dr. Pedro Noguera is a professor in the Steinhardt School of Culture, Education and Human Development at New York University. There is a suggested donation of $5.00 per person, no RSVP necessary.  

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Annual Auction Kick-Off Party

SAVE THE DATE: Friday, November 13 WHAT: Saklan's Auction Kick-Off Party! NOTE: All parents are invited!

If you are able to attend, please sign up on the form in the office or send an email to Carol Goldman, Auction Co-Chair, at regclg86@gmail.com

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DR. RENWEB

If you are having trouble with your RenWeb account or have a question about RenWeb, please email Dr. RenWeb, abica@saklan.org for assistance.

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Parent Association Update

Dear Saklan Parents,

Please find the latest PA Meeting minutes (September 18 2009) in the PA Portal.
In the future, all PA communication can be found on the PA Portal including minutes archives, PA program information and upcoming news.

Warm regards,

Hillary Conlon

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Moraga-Orinda Fire District open house

The Moraga-Orinda Fire District would like to invite you to attend the Open House event and join in recognizing Fire Prevention Week.

Saturday, October 10, 2009
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Fire Station 41
1280 Moraga Way, Moraga

Please see the Open House Flyer for additional information.

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