Today marks the 166th day of school!  We have 14 days remaining.  HOLD ON…because we’re about to experience an incredible finish.

TONIGHT, from 6:30pm to 7:30pm, is our Open House.  This is a special opportunity for the whole family to descend on Almond to celebrate the learning accomplishments of our children.  As our Eagles guide you through their work, cherish the pride they exude.  Know that their brains have grown, they are wiser, and they’ve worked hard.  Please be sure to stop by the STEM lab to see a slide show.  And, don’t miss the library.  We have some new furniture that gives our library an innovative feel because we know that to inspire creativity we must create learning environments that foster flexibility and collaboration.  Thank you to our PTA (that’s you parents), for making this dream a reality.

You are welcome to venture into classrooms of the upcoming grade level to get a sneak peak in regards to projects and activities to look forward to.  I ask you to be respectful and thoughtful by allowing the teacher to maintain his/her focus on current students and families.

TOMORROW, we have a special Friday morning assembly in the multi that is focused on acts of service.  We will watch a short video, hear from students, interact with glowing lights, and Lady Gaga and her Crew will teach us the We Day Dance.  Don’t miss it!

NEXT WEEK, theater magic comes to Almond via The Wizard of Oz.  Almost 100 students will perform in this Almond Drama Program production and it has brought together countless parents and volunteers.  Check out this feature in the Los Altos Town Crier.  It is going to be an amazing show and we look forward to seeing you there.  Performances are scheduled 6 p.m. May 29-31 and June 5-7.

FINALLY, our school survey (linked here) closes this coming Monday at midnight on May 26th.  Please take the time to share your reflections with us.  We have 524 students enrolled and have collected 173 surveys, that’s 33.02%.  I know we can do better than that.  Please demonstrate your interest at being involved by completing one survey per child that attends Almond.

Have a wonderful Memorial Day weekend!