PTO Weekly Community Postings
COMMUNITY SECTION POST GUIDELINES
*** New in 2019 - due to the high number of Community Submissions, this will now be a dedicated webpage for your ads and announcements - a link to the page will be included on the PTO Weekly. All guidelines still must be followed in order to be added to the website before Sunday Weekly is emailed.***
*** New in 2019 - due to the high number of Community Submissions, this will now be a dedicated webpage for your ads and announcements - a link to the page will be included on the PTO Weekly. All guidelines still must be followed in order to be added to the website before Sunday Weekly is emailed.***
VALLEY PRESBYTERIAN TWEEN AND TEEN PARENTING FORUMS
Announcing VPC's Tween and Teen Parenting Forums, open to all parents. First night focuses on "Anxiety and Depression", Monday, January 27, 7:00-8:30pm at Valley Presbyterian Church in Portola Valley. Free of charge; no church association is required. Facilitated by Teresa Wace, long time parent support professional with AMFT & APCC credentials and extensive Peninsula experience. Come learn how anxiety can impact the teen brain. Explore how we can help our kids avoid anxiety & depression, and identify signs we might need professional help. This and other Parenting Forums are sponsored by Valley Presbyterian as a service to local families. Questions & RSVP to Kerry Tremblay (kerry@valleypreschurch.org). www.valleypreschurch.org
Announcing VPC's Tween and Teen Parenting Forums, open to all parents. First night focuses on "Anxiety and Depression", Monday, January 27, 7:00-8:30pm at Valley Presbyterian Church in Portola Valley. Free of charge; no church association is required. Facilitated by Teresa Wace, long time parent support professional with AMFT & APCC credentials and extensive Peninsula experience. Come learn how anxiety can impact the teen brain. Explore how we can help our kids avoid anxiety & depression, and identify signs we might need professional help. This and other Parenting Forums are sponsored by Valley Presbyterian as a service to local families. Questions & RSVP to Kerry Tremblay (kerry@valleypreschurch.org). www.valleypreschurch.org
PANTHERS CAMP - SIGN UP TODAY!
A Portola Valley summer tradition for the past 26 years, we are planning another great start to summer at Panthers Camp where we build confident movers who inspire others! Don't miss out on the fun - we offer an extensive variety of traditional and non-traditional sports and games, team building activities and cooperatives! Extended Care offered at all sessions. Camp runs the first 3 weeks of summer and sessions fill up quickly. More information and registration is available at www.pantherscamppv.com or by emailing Dan Flahavan at dan@pantherscamppv.com.
Here is a quick glimpse of the excitement offered at Panthers Camp: Promo Video.
Registration for Panthers Camp 2020 is OPEN online - www.pantherscamppv.com.
Dates:
We look forward to another great summer at Panthers Camp building confident movers who inspire others. Please let me know if you have any questions @ (dan@pantherscamppv.com).
A Portola Valley summer tradition for the past 26 years, we are planning another great start to summer at Panthers Camp where we build confident movers who inspire others! Don't miss out on the fun - we offer an extensive variety of traditional and non-traditional sports and games, team building activities and cooperatives! Extended Care offered at all sessions. Camp runs the first 3 weeks of summer and sessions fill up quickly. More information and registration is available at www.pantherscamppv.com or by emailing Dan Flahavan at dan@pantherscamppv.com.
Here is a quick glimpse of the excitement offered at Panthers Camp: Promo Video.
Registration for Panthers Camp 2020 is OPEN online - www.pantherscamppv.com.
Dates:
- Session 1: June 15-19
- Session 2: June 22-26
- Session 3: June 29- July 2
- Sessions 1 & 2 offer optional extended care from 3:00-5:30 Monday –Thursday.
- Session 3 offers optional extended care from 3:00-5:30 Monday –Wednesday.
- Sessions 1 & 2 offer optional fun Friday from 9:00-3:00.
- Sessions 1 & 2 offer optional extended care from 3:00-5:30 Monday –Thursday.
We look forward to another great summer at Panthers Camp building confident movers who inspire others. Please let me know if you have any questions @ (dan@pantherscamppv.com).
CLASSROOM LITERACY VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY AT REDWOOD CITY MIDDLE SCHOOLS
AN HOUR A WEEK COULD CHANGE A MIDDLE SCHOOLER'S LIFE
Volunteers are needed to help Redwood City middle schoolers with literacy. One hour a week is all it takes to make a difference for these kids. You can become an important, trusted adult in the kids’ lives when you make this commitment to tutor them throughout the remainder of the school year. Training is provided and you can also shadow with one of our volunteers before you decide.
Learn more at Los Ayudantes (http://www.losayudantes.org/volunteer.html) or contact our director, Jenni Farrell (jenni.farrell@losayudantes.org).
AN HOUR A WEEK COULD CHANGE A MIDDLE SCHOOLER'S LIFE
Volunteers are needed to help Redwood City middle schoolers with literacy. One hour a week is all it takes to make a difference for these kids. You can become an important, trusted adult in the kids’ lives when you make this commitment to tutor them throughout the remainder of the school year. Training is provided and you can also shadow with one of our volunteers before you decide.
Learn more at Los Ayudantes (http://www.losayudantes.org/volunteer.html) or contact our director, Jenni Farrell (jenni.farrell@losayudantes.org).
JEFF ARON'S SPRING TENNIS PROGRAM AT SACRED HEART SCHOOLS
BEGINNING FEBRUARY 1ST
Classes for Adults and Children
Jeff Arons is the director of tennis for Sacred Heart Schools.
His coaching experiences include founding/directing the East Palo Alto Tennis and Tutoring Program and coaching a Wimbledon doubles champion.
Website: www.jeffaronstennis.com Email: jeffaronstennis@gmail.com
BEGINNING FEBRUARY 1ST
Classes for Adults and Children
Jeff Arons is the director of tennis for Sacred Heart Schools.
His coaching experiences include founding/directing the East Palo Alto Tennis and Tutoring Program and coaching a Wimbledon doubles champion.
Website: www.jeffaronstennis.com Email: jeffaronstennis@gmail.com
NEW FITNESS CLASSES AT ALPINE
Pre-Kinder Dance (ages 2.5-5yrs)
Tuesday /11:20-11:50am
Children will learn basics for ballet, jazz and tumbling, while dancing to music, storytelling and even singing. Instructor: Tamara Shuttle
Cost: $15/NM $18
Junior HIP HOP with JD
Wednesday / 1:15pm - 2:05pm (grades K-3rd )
Wednesday / 2:15-3:05pm (grades 4th-8th grade) In this 50 minute class, kids learn basic coordination, movement confidence, foundations of hip hop dance and street dance choreography. They will also learn to work together to perform a dance routine that helps them have fun and develop discipline and creativity.
Drop-in cost: $15/NM $20per class
CARDIO DANCE with JD
Friday, Nov. 15th / 11:15am -12:15pm
A fun and challenging fusion of musical steps, rhythms and choreographies performed to exhilarating Pop, Latin, Hip Hop and World music. Open to anyone (beginners to advanced students) who want fun and dance with their workouts.
Drop-in cost: $15/NM $20per class
“Lunchtime” and Evening BOOTCAMP with JD
Tuesday / 12:15- 1:15p
Wednesday / 5:30-6:30pm
Pre-Kinder Dance (ages 2.5-5yrs)
Tuesday /11:20-11:50am
Children will learn basics for ballet, jazz and tumbling, while dancing to music, storytelling and even singing. Instructor: Tamara Shuttle
Cost: $15/NM $18
Junior HIP HOP with JD
Wednesday / 1:15pm - 2:05pm (grades K-3rd )
Wednesday / 2:15-3:05pm (grades 4th-8th grade) In this 50 minute class, kids learn basic coordination, movement confidence, foundations of hip hop dance and street dance choreography. They will also learn to work together to perform a dance routine that helps them have fun and develop discipline and creativity.
Drop-in cost: $15/NM $20per class
CARDIO DANCE with JD
Friday, Nov. 15th / 11:15am -12:15pm
A fun and challenging fusion of musical steps, rhythms and choreographies performed to exhilarating Pop, Latin, Hip Hop and World music. Open to anyone (beginners to advanced students) who want fun and dance with their workouts.
Drop-in cost: $15/NM $20per class
“Lunchtime” and Evening BOOTCAMP with JD
Tuesday / 12:15- 1:15p
Wednesday / 5:30-6:30pm
REGISTER TODAY FOR GIRLS SOFTBALL 2020 SPRING SEASON!
Register now at http://www.Mid-Peninsula-Girls-Softball.org.
• All skill levels welcome for girls ages 5 to 14
• Optional Skill Development Clinics starting in January
• Practices begin in February, games begin in March.
• Games & practices primarily at Cubberley Fields and batting cages in Palo Alto
If you have any questions, please contact Registrar@paloaltogirlssoftball.org
*PAGS – Serving Palo Alto, Menlo Park, Portola Valley, East Palo Alto, and surrounding communities for 30+ years*
Register now at http://www.Mid-Peninsula-Girls-Softball.org.
• All skill levels welcome for girls ages 5 to 14
• Optional Skill Development Clinics starting in January
• Practices begin in February, games begin in March.
• Games & practices primarily at Cubberley Fields and batting cages in Palo Alto
If you have any questions, please contact Registrar@paloaltogirlssoftball.org
*PAGS – Serving Palo Alto, Menlo Park, Portola Valley, East Palo Alto, and surrounding communities for 30+ years*
WAIT UNTIL 8TH
A group of PVSD parents launched a smartphone pledge two years called “Wait Until 8th,” and they would like to provide an update for each grade, and to give new families in the district an opportunity to participate! Each year, more and more families are signing the pledge!
“Wait Until 8th” has gained a lot of momentum in neighboring communities, as well as nationwide (your child can still have a phone and be part of this pledge).
To learn more about this pledge, and which grades have been activated at Ormondale and Corte Madera, please click on the letter below.
Wait Until 8th Update - English
Wait Until 8th Update - Spanish
A group of PVSD parents launched a smartphone pledge two years called “Wait Until 8th,” and they would like to provide an update for each grade, and to give new families in the district an opportunity to participate! Each year, more and more families are signing the pledge!
“Wait Until 8th” has gained a lot of momentum in neighboring communities, as well as nationwide (your child can still have a phone and be part of this pledge).
To learn more about this pledge, and which grades have been activated at Ormondale and Corte Madera, please click on the letter below.
Wait Until 8th Update - English
Wait Until 8th Update - Spanish
KIDS AND/OR ADULTS: COME HIP-HOP THIS WINTER WITH PV MOM AND PRO DANCER SANGINI!
No experience necessary, just bring yourselves and get ready to ROCK!
KIDS’ WINTER 2020 HIP-HOP SESSIONS at PV Town Center - To register for either session, please go online to https://www.portolavalley.net/for-residents/community-classes Registration will open on December 16th for PV Residents and on December 30th for Non-PV Residents.
CLASS #1: Kinder-1st Grade Hip-Hop (Boys and Girls, Ages 5-7), Tuesdays, 3:25pm-4:10pm, Tuesday, January 14th - Tuesday, March 24th (no class on Tuesday, February 4th and Tuesday, February 18th) Payment: 9 Classes for $216 Online Registration: https://www.portolavalley.net/for-residents/community-classes
CLASS #2: “Older” Kids’ PV Town Center Hip-Hop (Boys and Girls, Ages 7-12), Thursdays, 4:30pm-5:15pm, Thursday, January 16th - Thursday, March 26th (no class on Thursday, February 6th and Thursday, February 20th) Payment: 9 Classes for $216 Online Registration: https://www.portolavalley.net/for-residents/community-classes
ADULT HIP-HOP SESSION at Ladera Oaks, Tuesday Mornings, 8:45am-9:45am—To register and for class calendar, please contact Sangini: sangini@bedner.com
WINTER SESSION BEGINS TUESDAY, JANUARY 7TH! Payment: Session Option (15 Classes for $255 for Members; 15 Classes for $300 for Non-Members) or Drop In Option ($20/Class for Members; $23/Class for Non-Members).
No experience necessary, just bring yourselves and get ready to ROCK!
KIDS’ WINTER 2020 HIP-HOP SESSIONS at PV Town Center - To register for either session, please go online to https://www.portolavalley.net/for-residents/community-classes Registration will open on December 16th for PV Residents and on December 30th for Non-PV Residents.
CLASS #1: Kinder-1st Grade Hip-Hop (Boys and Girls, Ages 5-7), Tuesdays, 3:25pm-4:10pm, Tuesday, January 14th - Tuesday, March 24th (no class on Tuesday, February 4th and Tuesday, February 18th) Payment: 9 Classes for $216 Online Registration: https://www.portolavalley.net/for-residents/community-classes
CLASS #2: “Older” Kids’ PV Town Center Hip-Hop (Boys and Girls, Ages 7-12), Thursdays, 4:30pm-5:15pm, Thursday, January 16th - Thursday, March 26th (no class on Thursday, February 6th and Thursday, February 20th) Payment: 9 Classes for $216 Online Registration: https://www.portolavalley.net/for-residents/community-classes
ADULT HIP-HOP SESSION at Ladera Oaks, Tuesday Mornings, 8:45am-9:45am—To register and for class calendar, please contact Sangini: sangini@bedner.com
WINTER SESSION BEGINS TUESDAY, JANUARY 7TH! Payment: Session Option (15 Classes for $255 for Members; 15 Classes for $300 for Non-Members) or Drop In Option ($20/Class for Members; $23/Class for Non-Members).