"Striving to Make the Best of Every Child Even Better"ild Even Better."

For the week beginning March 15, 2010

PARENT SUPPORT GROUP (PSG) GENERAL MEETING

The General PSG Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 16 @ 8:30 a.m. in Room 6        Representatives from Paul Revere Middle School will be in attendance to answer questions about their school. 

GOVERnANCE COUNCIL MEETING

March 23, 2010

6:00 p.m. in Library

STUDENT COUNCIL'S TWIN DAY IS MARCH 17

Student Council has scheduled Twins Day for March 17.  Students are encouraged to dress alike with another friend.  Dress code rules still apply though:  No hats inside classroom; no dangling ear rings; must wear appropriate shoes, etc.   It's always  a fun day.  Plan now with a friend.  Triplets and larger groups are okay too.

CHANDLER DAVID PERFORMS IN "WRINKLE IN TIME"

The play, Wrinkle In Time, is being performed March 27 - April 11, 2010, Saturdays 2PM, Sundays 11AM at the Morgan-Wixson theater in Santa Monica.  Check out the following website for more information:

http://wrinkleplay.com/WrinklePlay/Home.html       Chandler David, grade 4 student, as well as the Community Theaters will appreciate your support. 

PARENT EDUCATION SEMINAR - MARCH 18

The March Parent Education Seminar is scheduled for Thursday, March 18 in Room 6 at 8:30 a.m.  The topic is "Parenting Without Power Struggling."  The guest presenter is Suan Stiffelman, author of Raising, Joyful, Resilient Kids Whilte Saying Cool, and other books. 

COMPLETE AND RETURN YOUR SCHOOL EXPERIENCE SURVEYS

LAUSD students, parents, and staff are asked to participate in the School Experience Survey.  Survey results will be included on the 2009-10 School Report Card for Kenter Canyon.  The survey asks respondents think about their school in the areas of 1.) Environment, health, and safety; 2) the connection you ahve to the schhol, 3.) opportunity to learn and participate.  The surveys were provided in Friday Folders.  In order to be recorded, they must be returned to Kenter Canyon no later than March 25, 2010.  If you have any questions, contact your local district or the School Report Card Office at reportcard@lausd.net, (213) 241-5600, or http://reportcard.lausd.net.

TAIKO JAPANESE CUISINE "NIGHT OUT" FOR KENTER SCHOOL

Taiko Japanese restaurant in the Brentwood Gardens at 11577 San Vicente Blvd, #302, LA, CA 90049 is sponsoring Kenter Night Out.  Taiko will donate 15% of the proceeds from customers who bring in a Kenter Night Out flyer back to our school.  The Night Out hours are 5:00 - 9:30 p.m. on the following dates:    March 2 - Kindergarten Night Out;  March 3 - Grade 1 Night Out;  March 9 - Grade 2 Night Out; March 10-Grade 3 Night Out; March 16-Grade 4 Night Out;  March 17-Grade 5 Night Out.   The flyers may be shared with family, neighbors, co-workers, and friends.  Additional flyers are available in the Main Office.   Don't forget to take a flyer though or we won't get credit for your purchase. 

2010 ENTERTAINMENT BOOKS ARE NOW AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE

Kenter PSG has a limited number of 2010 Entertainment Books to sell at $20 each.  You can get your copy by leaving a check along with your email address in an envelope in the Silent Auction cubby in the Main Office, or pay and pick it up in person n the Kindergarten yard on February 23.   Check out the great coupons with the Entertainment Books at http://www.entertainment.com/discount/local.editions.shtml   For more information email  KenterAuction@yahoo.com

ORDER YOUR KENTER 2010 YEARBOOK NOW

The yearbook includes over 100 full color pages including photographs from avrious events and all classes---plus lots of fun additions.  The orders are due by March 26.  Yearbooks are $25.  (Checks are to be made payable to KCPSG.)  Order blanks are on the home page of the website as well as in the

SCIENCE NIGHT - WEDNESDAY, MARCH 24

Registration forms for Science night were sent hom in Friday Folders on February 19.  The forms are due back no later than March 8.   Science Night Workshops are scheduled for March 24 from 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p..  Students will need to register for specific workshops on the registration forms.  Science workshops include:   Ms. Romero, Kenter's Science Lab teacher, and Mojgy Kashani, Parent Volunteer, are working to ensure another exciting Science Night.  Contact Mojgy if you have questions. 

STOP THE VIOLENCE TRAINING

"Stop the Violence" training is scheduled for parents on Satruday, March 27, 2010 from 9:00 - 2:00 p.m.  at the Edward Roybal Learning Center, 1200 W. Cohon Street, LA, CA  90026.  If you wish to participate, plaese fax the following information to 213. 481. 3392:  1.) School Name, 2.) Local District , 3.) Your Name, 4.) Your mailing address and phone number. 

KENTER ALUMNS SEEKING SUPPORT FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT

Sean Barnett and Spencer Willison,  former Kenter students, are collecting new/used DVDs and books for the Ocean Park Community Center (OPCC).  OPCC is a network of shelters and services in Santa Monica for low-income and homeless youth, adults, and teens.   When you are cleaning out your kids' movies and book shelves, please consider donating them to these boys.  OPCC is in need of movies rated G, PG, PG13 and books for infants (picture), children, and teens.   Call Sean at 310.472.0334 or drop them off at 717 Hanley Avenue if you have items that suppor their community service project. 

GRADE 4 AND 5 MATH FIELD DAY SCHEDULED

To encourage and motivate students to excel in Math, a Math Field Day is scheduled for Tuesday, April 20, 2010 in the School Auditorium.  This is Kenter's version of a mini-decathlon but for math only.  Students will be assigned to teams that compete with one another to see which team earns the highest score on a math quiz.  Practice packets have been prepared for students and will soon be distributed. 

FAMILY HEALTH WORKSHOP

A "Family Health Workshop" is scheduled for March 20, 2010 from 8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at the LAUSD Parent/Community Services Branch, 1360 Temple Street,  LA, CA  90026.  Fax the following information to 213.481.3392 if you are interested in participating:  1.) Name of School, 2.) Local District 3, 3.) Your Name, 4.) Your mailing address and telephone number.  Continental breakfast and lunch will be provided.

WEEKEND WORK DAY - SATURDAY, APRIL 10     9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Weekend Work Day is an opporutnity for Kenter families and alumni to complete various "clean up" task. This year's projects will include cleaning window seals, windows, doors, ceilings of arcade, staff lounge, gardens, etc.   Traditionally, this is a great way for Revere and Pali High students who previously attended Kenter to earn their required community service hours.   Families will be encouraged to bring their own cleaning supplies, brooms, garden tools, etc.  

SAVE THE DATE!

KENTER CANYON SILENT AUCTION & GALA -----APRIL 16

AT THE AWESOME ANNENBERG HOUSE AT SANTA MONICA BEACH.

ARE YOU SHOPPING AT ENTER CANYON ONLINE SHOPPING MALL ???

Kenter Canyon Elementary now has its own online shopping mall with over 1,500 stores!  Shop through our website, and our school will receive up to 30% cash back on all purchases!  Click on “Live Green” to shop for Earth-friendly products offering 15% cash back.  Check it out at

www.shoptoearn.net/kentercanyon     In this past Friday Folder, students were provided stickers to

place on your computer screen with the Shopping Mall address for easy and immediate reference.