Dear Almond Families,

This year’s theme for the Almond staff and students is TEAM: Together Everyone Achieves More. And you, our fabulous school community, demonstrated amazing TEAMwork last week. I’d like to reflect on that whirlwind of activity:

• Sixth grade parents rallied together to get their students ready for a week at Walden West Science camp and carpooled them there
• The weeks of preparation leading up to last Saturday's Walkathon and Silent Auction culminated in a fantastic day of fun, fundraising and community-building
• Our students came together to walk, have fun with their friends, and celebrate our school community
• The Book Fair was setup last Tuesday and was open for a whole week, with a dedicated group of book-loving parents supporting our Almond readers
• Wednesday was the International Walk or Roll to school day, with the LAHS Marching Band and Los Altos Police officers

I can’t express how thankful we as a staff are to be a part of this wonderful TEAM.

Here’s to our supportive, dynamic Almond community,

Raquel

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UPCOMING DATES

• Wed, Oct 24, PTA General Meeting, 8:35 in Multi
• Fri, Oct. 26, Halloween Carnival! 3:30-5:30
• Mon, Nov. 12, Holiday—NO SCHOOL

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Halloween Carnival

Next Friday, Octover 26, is the Almond Halloween Carnival! There will be games and food, tricks and treats! It starts at 3:30, giving you time to go home, put on your costume, and come back to Almond to have fun with your friends! This is not a drop-off event.

Pumpking Decorating Contest

Calling all Pumpkin Carvers!!  The Annual Almond Pumpkin Carving/Decorating contest is coming up quickly.  If you would like to participate, bring your carved or decorated pumpkin to school on Friday Oct. 26th by 8:30am.  The pumpkins will be on display on tables outside the Multi all day and the prizes will be awarded for the most creative pumpkins. Good luck!

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NEWS FROM LAEF

We've Cleared $2 Million! … well on our way to raising $3.5 million for this school year.  Thank you to everyone who has donated to help us reach this milestone.

If you made a pledge during our LAEF Phonathon, or have yet to donate, visit laefonline.org/donate, or text your donation to LAEF at 50155. The suggested donation is $1,200 per student enrolled. Donations of any amount are greatly appreciated.

Coming Soon: Free Seminar Co-sponsored by LAEF!

Sleep: Crucial Key to Wellness and Success by Rafael Pelayo, M.D.

Tuesday, October 23, 2018 7:00 - 9:00 pm Los Altos High School,
Eagle Theater 201 Almond Ave, Los Altos, CA,  Spanish Translation Available.

Register Now

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Almond School participates in the Box Tops for Education fundraising program.  Each pink coupon from General Mills products is worth 10 cents for our school! K-5 grades were given collection baggies at the end of last year so they could collect all summer long.  Please return any collected coupons and place them in the collection bin in the office.  This is an ongoing fundraiser and a very easy way for your student to help collect money for our school. Tell neighbors, family, and friends about our program and have them join the fun by collecting them for you. 

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Post an Announcement in the Thursday Word? If you have an announcement to include in the Thursday Word, please send it to AlmondThursdayWord@lasdschools.org  Keep your announcements brief and, if applicable, send a PDF version of any flyer or additional information to be posted on the website. Announcements must be received by 12:00pm on Tuesday in order to be considered for the Thursday Word scheduled for the following Thursday.