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The Edna Maguire School PTA Executive Board and Association Meeting, Wednesday, March 2, 8:40am-10am, in the Teacher's Lounge. Everyone welcome. See our agenda posted at ednamaguire.org.
Posted by Tim Schultz on February 24
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Posted by Tim Schultz on February 23
With the help of Edna dad, Chris Newell, and the Close Enough Band, Edna Maguire families were rocking and rolling on Saturday Night!
 See more pictures of the event here:
Posted by Tim Schultz on February 23
Our semi-annual Lost & Found Rummage Sale will be happening next week in the multi-purpose room. All items cost just $3 a piece. Don't miss this chance to get some fantastic deals on clothing and other items! Proceeds go to the PTA.
Posted by Dorothy Odonnell on February 23
In honor of Read Across America Day and Dr. Seuss's birthday, our very own Dr. Seuss Café will feature a tempting selection of the beloved author's books, along with juice and snacks. Fifth grade waiters will serve the café's student customers. The Dr. Seuss Cafe will be open in the library-- for students only--during regular school hours. Each class will have a reserved 30-minute time to visit. Be sure to ask your child about his or her visit to the Café!
Posted by Dorothy Odonnell on February 23
The Mill Valley School District recently approved a resolution (resolution.pdf) to adopt an Administrator Appreciation Week. One of the reasons Edna Maguire and other Mill Valley schools are so great is the leadership provided by principals like Lisa Zimmer and other district-level administrators. Please take a moment to show your appreciation for them during the week of March 7-11!
 Our Fabulous Principal, Lisa Zimmer
Posted by Dorothy Odonnell on February 23
Sloat Garden Center is sponsoring Growing Up Green Week, now through February 27. Just bring in your Edna Flyer.pdf and Sloat will donate a percentage of your purchase to the Children's Garden. The more who participate, the more benefits our garden will reap! So if you've been thinking about preparing your garden for spring or need garden tools or furniture, be sure to go to Sloat. Thanks for supporting the garden and for shopping locally!
Posted by Dorothy Odonnell on February 23
On February 9, the Mill Valley School District Board of Trustees approved the design for the new Edna Maguire School. Wally Gordon of the architectural firm Deems Lewis McKinley, presented the design documents, which included a comprehensive functional and aesthetic design review. Current cost estimates for the approved design are within the $28.8 million construction budget. View the Edna Maguire Design Development Presentation.
Posted by Dorothy Odonnell on February 23
The First Grade Gardening Day is Sunday, March 6, from 2 to 4 p.m. It's YOUR turn to get a little dirt under your nails and help prep the garden for spring. This fun afternoon will include scavenger hunt with prizes, plus snacks and drinks from Whole Foods.
And don't forget THE GARDEN CONTEST! The sponsoring grade with the biggest turnout of students for their Garden Work Day wins a party--either pizza or ice cream-- at the end of the year. So tell your friends (especially your fellow first graders), bring your family and spend a great afternoon outdoors. As always, all other grades are welcome. Contact Saor Stetler (sstetler@earthlink.net) for more information.
Posted by Dorothy Odonnell on February 23
If you look up at two of the trees past our softball field and near the bike path, you'll see Edna's two new owl boxes. They were installed to provide homes and nesting sights for Marin's native barn owls. Be sure to keep an eye out for signs that owl families have moved into the inn! And remember--observing is great, but please don't disturb the owl homes.
Thank you to Julie Hanft of The Hungry Owl Project for consulting with us and locating the ideal spot for our owl houses. Also, thank you to Randy Harris with Artistry In Trees and Edna parent for hanging the homes in the trees. And thanks to all of YOU for protecting our shared environment and welcoming the barn owls to Edna Maguire! Contact Ronnie Sharpe (ronniesharpe@me.com) if you have any questions. 
Posted by Dorothy Odonnell on February 23
Kudos to Edna students Ella Bricker, Natalie Bricker, Jamie Snell and Carly Toole for raising almost $600 for Malaria No More with their "Fun-Raiser." The girls were recently featured in the "Super Supporters" segment of the Malaria No More blog for their outstanding work! You go, girls!
Posted by Dorothy Odonnell on February 23
Edna's art show was a HUGE success thanks to the support of our wonderful art teachers Amy Faulkner, Jackie LaLanne, and Katie Mostert. We also want to thank the many parents who helped prep and display our students' beautiful 2-D and ceramic pieces for the show: Mari Allen, Suzanne Alpert, Suzanne di Bianca, Christine Freda, Lisa Gilmore, Erin Kelly, Warren Levine, Sean Norton, Ronnie Sharpe, Lauren Snell, Tina Taylor, Justine Whitehead, and Edna alum Teresa Baradaran. Special thanks also go out to Heidi Fulton who helped prep, display, clean-up and donated treats!
We also appreciate Barbara Bleckman, Heidi Fulton, Lisa Gilmore, Vyvianne Kiriakis, Lisa Levin, Ted Lieser, Deb Luster, Trina Rivera, Kathy Sonderby, and Cathy Wilmoth for their generous donations of homemade goodies and sparkling water for the evening reception.
- Art Show Co-chairs Shaila de Leede and Michelle Zimmermann
See pictures from the show here!
Posted by Dorothy Odonnell on February 23
Thank you to everyone who came out to cut a rug at the Family Dance. And a special thanks to Close Enough, featuring Edna dad Chris Newell, for providing a great mix of live music that kept us out on the dance floor, and to chair Kit Harris for coordinating the event! Edna families had a blast boogying together-- and with Principal Zimmer. Our Green Team provided tons of yummy treats for hungry dancers and earned $243 for their efforts. That's a lot of bread they'll put to good use for our environment! All in all, it was a sweet pre-Valentine's celebration for everyone. Check out the photo album!
Posted by Dorothy Odonnell on February 23
Kiddo! Funds at Work at Edna Maguire
In the last issue of the Pony, we provided a few highlights of how Kiddo! Mini Grants are enriching our students' education. Below is a more detailed article from Kiddo! explaining how these grants are being used by Edna teachers this year.
Congratulations to Edna Maguire teachers Nora Thomas, Jenny Leogrande, Lisa Stapp, and Judith Barry for winning Kiddo! Mini-Grants for this school year! Teresa Shern, Aubry O'Connor and Adam Sanchez will also be receiving funds for "America Sings" through Kiddo!'s Drama Block Grants. Thanks to your generous donations, Kiddo! can provide annual grants to our teachers to foster innovative programs in their classrooms. The $17,000 that funded these programs included a generous donation of $5,000 from the Mill Valley Rotary Club. The remaining $12,000 was raised by parents at Kiddo!'s 2009 Spring Gala who lifted their paddles for "Fund-a-Need."
Thanks to Nora Thomas's grant, Edna Maguire students will attend a performance of the String Quartet Eos Ensemble, led by violinist and Edna Maguire parent, Craig Reiss. The interactive performance will demonstrate such elements of music as harmony, melody, rhythm, pitch, and tempo. Students will have an opportunity to conduct, sing, and rearrange a "musical puzzle."
Jenny Leogrande's grant will also benefit the classrooms of Julie Bremer, Nandita Stachon, and Shana Stewart by bringing local dance instructor Annie Leese (Artistic Director, Performing Arts Academy of Marin) to Edna's first graders. Her "American Dance through the Decades" program will begin with a 1910 soft shoe routine and culminate with 1970's disco. These dance classes will provide a physical and creative outlet to the students as well as an education in American culture.
Lisa Stapp is excited to introduce multi-cultural history to Edna Maguire. Her grant, in combination with PTA funding, will bring the Eth-Noh-Tec troupe to the entire school. This innovative performance company will showcase Asian stories and folktales, bringing to life this ancient and influential culture.
Judith Barry submitted an application on behalf of all Edna third grade teachers including: Katie Govi, Kimba Lackey and Carrie Morgan. This award will allow the third grade students to generate and perform a musical "wrap/review" of their academic year of learning. This musical synthesis will present their year of learning, while allowing the children to gain a deeper appreciation for performing/visual arts. The act of creating the musical for the school community will encourage the students to develop oral communication, social, and life skills. The project will culminate in a performance for their parents and the school community.
"We are extremely fortunate to be able to enhance our children's already rich curricula with these creative programs," said Trisha Garlock, Kiddo!'s executive director. "But none of it would be possible without the incredible support of our parents and community at large."
For more information on the Kiddo! Mini-Grant program and this year's recipients, please visit www.Kiddo.org or call the Kiddo! office at 389-7789.
Kiddo! Gala Tickets on Sale NOW
Join us for an evening of great food, wine, and dancing at the Kiddo! Gala on Saturday, March 12. The party goes from 5:30 p.m. until midnight at the Mill Valley Community Center. Don't delay your ticket purchase! This popular event always sells out, and the price goes up on March 1. Get your tickets at www.kiddogala.org. You can buy individual tickets or organize a table of 10.
Our silent and live auction is packed with fabulous gifts, services, art, food, wine, and travel packages. The online auction begins on March 1. The gala website has all the details.
District-wide Art Show at the Mill Valley Community Center
Please stop by the Mill Valley Community Center between February 25 and March 30 to see artwork created by students from all six schools. The exhibition includes work from students in grades K-8, and artwork is beautifully framed and displayed in the Community Center lobby. On Tuesday, March 1, there will be a reception from 5 to 7 p.m. to celebrate our young artists. You can view the exhibit Monday - Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Posted by Dorothy Odonnell on February 23
You're invited to an open house meeting to get information about, and provide feedback on, the Golden Gate National Recreation Area's proposed Dog Management Plan. The proposed plan will affect some currently dog-friendly trails and other recreation areas in Marin. The open house will take place from 4 to 8 p.m. For more information about the plan, go to http://www.nps.gov/goga/deis.htm
Posted by Dorothy Odonnell on February 23
The Edna PTA and ITAV, Mill Valley's Special Education PTA, are pleased to present a parent education event featuring Dr. Matthew O'Byrne, a clinical psychologist based in San Rafael. Dr. O'Byrne has extensive experience working with adolescents, both in private practice and as a school counselor.
His presentation will explore how learning, mastery, and the ability to feel competent are fundamental building blocks of psychological well-being for children dealing with the complex physical, emotional and academic challenges associated with the on-set of puberty. He will focus on several of the significant stressors facing our children, as well as the crucial role parents play in providing the support and scaffolding needed to ensure continued learning, mastery, and competence. This event will be held at the Mill Valley Community Center from 7 to 8 p.m. For more details or to reserve a seat, please go to http://www.itavmv.org.
Posted by Dorothy Odonnell on February 23
This free event takes place from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Get information on more than 70 different day and sleep-away camps. Bring the kids and have a hot dog! Download the flyer StrawberryCampNight.pdf for more information.
Posted by Dorothy Odonnell on February 23
Need to shape-up your knowledge of how your teen uses Facebook and other social media? Then sign up for Facebook Bootcamp for Parents. Presented by the Marin County Office of Education and Common Sense Media, this hands-on program will cover topics such as how to create a Facebook account, tips for setting rules for teens' postings, and understanding your child's digital footprint. Camp will be held at the Marin County Office of Education at 7 p.m. The cost is $25. See the Facebook BC-flyer.pdf for more details, including registration information.
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Posted by Dorothy Odonnell on February 23
Parents of a child with a learning difference face many challenges. Our monthly coffees provide a chance for parents to share information and support each other. Please join us for our next parent coffee, which will be held at 312 Durant Way, Mill Valley, from 9 to 11 a.m. We look forward to seeing you! If you have questions, contact Tam Valley School parent, Antonette Greene (anto@dormanarchitect.com; 380-8696).
Posted by Dorothy Odonnell on February 23
As early adopters of SchoolPool Marin, a group committed to reducing the thousands of vehicle trips made each day in our county, Edna families have been helping to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions in our community. Now, SchoolPool needs our help to spread the word about their program. Please take a moment to forward the SchoolPool e-mail below to fellow parents and Marin County organizations you belong to. Ideal organizations include environmental, civic, homeowners', municipalities, government, business, chambers of commerce, parents', sports, neighborhood and social groups.
Dear Friends and Colleagues:
We would like to share the article Marin Families Fight Climate Change with SchoolPool Marin (schoolpoolmarin.org/article.pdf). The SchoolPool program helps parents find others to walk, bike, carpool or take the bus to and from school together. Please post this article on your website, newsletter or forward it via e-mail lists.
If possible, put a link to SchoolPoolMarin.org on your website.
Posted by Dorothy Odonnell on February 23
Winter/Spring Bird Walk
Saturday, March 12
8:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Join us for a bird walk led by Kerry Wilcox, our Sanctuary Manager and experienced birder. We will view and learn about the waterfowl, shorebirds and songbirds that visit the Richardson Bay Audubon Center & Sanctuary during the winter and spring. Beginner and advanced birders, and families welcome. Cost: $7/participant; RSVP: 388-2524.
Restoration Work Day
Saturday, March 19
9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Bring your family and friends for a morning of restoration and clean-up at the Richardson Bay Audubon Center & Sanctuary. We may be removing trash, invasive plants, or helping with restoration projects. Children 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult. FREE program; RSVP: 388-2524.
Audubon at Home Workshop - Wildflowers and Pollinators
Saturday, March 19
11a.m. to 12 p.m.
Learn about native wildflowers and the local pollinators that depend on them. We'll discuss native versus non-native plants, pollinators, and what you can do to support a strong native ecosystem in your backyard. Workshop is $10/participant; $5 for Restoration Work Day participants. RSVP: 388-2524.
Full Moon Night Hike
Saturday, March 19
7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Interested in the nightlife in Richardson Bay? Check out our sanctuary after the sun goes down! Learn how animals have adapted to live in the dark, take a hike under a full moon, and look at the spring constellations. Children 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Cost $7; advanced registration required: 388-3534.
Posted by Dorothy Odonnell on February 23
Stop by the Revolution Foods table right after school lets out, for FREE samples of delicious lunch offerings. Give feedback to a Revolution Foods rep and get answers to questions you may have about the lunch program. Look for the table in front of the school.
Posted by Dorothy Odonnell on February 22
The Interactive Art Show showcased our budding artists' talents - from drawings and paintings to ceramics, wire sculptures and recycled art.  See some pictures of the event here:
Posted by Tim Schultz on February 19
If you look up at 2 of the trees past the softball field and near the bike path you will see 2 little owl houses. We have installed these boxes to help provide homes and nesting sights for our native barn owls. Owls are nocturnal birds that prey on small rodents. Keep your eyes out for signs of an owl family that has moved in. Please observe and do not disturb. You can see pictures of the installation and what potential new owl residents may look like here:
Posted by Tim Schultz on February 13
Happy Valentine's Day!
Posted by Tim Schultz on February 13
The Interactive Art Show will be going on all week in the multi-purpose room. Stop by to check out magnificent work from EVERY Edna student.
Throughout the week, students will participate in special Kiddo! art classes in the multi-purpose room. These classes are open to family members, so plan to join the creative fun! Please click here to find your child's classroom's date and time.
Just a sample of some of the great work you'll see at the Interactive Art Show |
Posted by Dorothy Odonnell on February 8
Get your dancing shoes on and come to the multi-purpose room for the Valentine's Family Dance. This event is always a whole lot of fun--and it's FREE! Bust-a-move to music by Close Enough, snack on goodies from the Green Team-sponsored-bake sale, and have a blast with your family and friends. Posted by Dorothy Odonnell on February 8
Do you want to help Edna Maguire continue to be the great school it is? Would you like to get more involved at Edna? If so, we need you!
The Edna PTA Nominating Committee needs to fill three PTA Executive Board positions - VP of Student Well Being, Auditor and Recording Secretary. We are looking for enthusiastic people with good organizational skills and attention to detail. You'll attend monthly board meetings and, if you're VP of Student Well being, oversee chairs of some fun committees. All three roles provide a great opportunity to make a visible contribution to our school and play an important role in the PTA.
The PTA is also recruiting chairs to head up a number of PTA committees, such as Book Fair Evening Event, Woody's Ice Cream Social, and Community Outreach, to name just a few. These roles offer a great way to get involved and contribute to Edna in specific areas.
If you are interested and would like more information, please contact Deborah Huber (dhuber4@aol.com) or Kit Harris (kitter01@comcast.net)
Posted by Dorothy Odonnell on February 8
Dear Family,
Our school flag is once again flying high! Our lovely front-office manager, Leslie Fielder, and indispensable custodian, Pat Barron, recently trained the Student Council how to raise and lower the flag. Students are now responsible for this daily task.
The council has also been busy writing and gathering articles for our first 2011edition of Eye on Edna, our student newspaper. The paper will include reviews of books, restaurants, movies and music, plus sports stories and other exciting features. Look for it at the end of this month!
I want to extend a HUGE thank you to Nancy Turner and Gideon Bernstein, parents of second-grader June Bernstein, for helping the Student Council run our See's Candy sale. The money raised will help fund the fifth grade's field trip to Walker Creek, fourth grade's trip to Sutter's Fort and other PTA activities.
Edna students recently participated in an All School Writing Exercise. Working in teams, students used pre-writing activities, such as reading aloud, looking at pictures and discussing vocabulary, before writing stories inspired by the prompt "Something Happens in the Forest." Our teachers will gather the stories and use them to discuss ways in which students can improve their writing through word choice, content, organization, voice, sentence fluency and other key elements of good writing.
All of our teachers are working to strengthen the common language they use to talk to students about their writing, and to share strategies for teaching writing. Teachers across the school are reading the works of different authors out loud to students. This is just one example of how they are encouraging kids to read like writers and write like readers! Our teachers will have the opportunity to hone their existing strategies for teaching writing--and learn some new ones-- when they meet with a writing expert during our next Staff Development Day, March 18.
Writing isn't the only part of our curriculum where exciting things are happening. On Thursday, March 31, we will hold our first Science Fair! This optional, independent event will give students in third through fifth grades a chance to practice scientific inquiry. They'll attend a presentation to get all the details and--only if they are interested in participating--a packet of information. Graduate students from UCSF will be at the fair to work with our budding scientists and provide feedback on their projects.
I look forward to seeing all of you at the Family Dance this Saturday. The amazing band, Close Enough, featuring Chris Newell--dad of Edna third-grader, Aidan Newell--will be performing! Come join the fun!
All the Best,
Lisa Zimmer
Posted by Dorothy Odonnell on February 7
The Second Grade Gardening Day is Sunday, February 13, from 2 to 4 p.m. It's YOUR turn to get a little dirt under your nails and help prepare the garden for spring. This fun will also include a scavenger hunt with prizes, plus snacks and
drinks from Whole Foods.
And don't forget THE GARDEN CONTEST! The sponsoring grade with the biggest turn out of students for their Garden Work Day wins a party--either pizza or ice cream--at the end of the year. So tell your friends (especially your fellow second graders), bring your family and spend a great afternoon in the garden. As always, all other grades are welcome. Contact Saor Stetler (sstetler@earthlink.net) for more information.
Posted by Dorothy Odonnell on February 7
The MVMS Chamber Singers will fill the multi-purpose room with sweet music on February 15. The concert begins at 11:15 and will also feature our very own third/fourth and fifth grade choruses. This performance is sure to help melt those mid-winter blues, so come and support these talented singers!
Posted by Dorothy Odonnell on February 7
In addition to our Mighty Mustang logo, the original Edna Maguire logo is now available from Lands' End for your spirit wear purchases. You can add either logo to a huge collection of t-shirts, sweatshirts, lunch bags, backpacks and tote bags for only $5.50. And if you place an order by February 11, you can add a logo for just a penny!
Look for the original logo near the lower right-hand corner of the Edna home page or click here. Be sure to use our Preferred School Code - 900129768 so 3 percent of your purchase will go back to Edna Maguire.
Posted by Dorothy Odonnell on February 7
Every year, Kiddo! funds a mini-grant program to help our outstanding teachers incorporate innovative ideas and technology in their classrooms. Here's how the mini grants are enhancing our kids' education this year:
Eth-Noh-Tec Troupe performance for K-5th: Exposes our students to different cultures by showcasing Asian storytellers and performance artists. (Funds from Edna's PTA also helped make this performance possible.)
Document Camera for the art room: Makes it easier for students to share art, focus and engage in larger classroom settings.
Posted by Dorothy Odonnell on February 7
Thank you to our Birthday Book Club Members for giving the gift of a new book to Edna's library on their special day! It's not too late for your child to join the club--click here to download the form.
Posted by Dorothy Odonnell on February 7
Have you noticed? Thank you signs are up on the Kiddo! thermometers: your donations have met the $2.2 million goal for your children's programs! Thank you to all of the wonderful parents, grandparents, local businesses, and community members who helped us reach our $2.2 million* 2010 Annual Campaign fundraising goal! In these difficult economic times, it is heartening to see our community continue to invest in one of our most valuable assets, our children's educations. Working together, we will continue to provide the vital arts and technology programs as well as the classroom and library aides our students need.
*While we are particularly pleased to have met this ambitious fundraising goal, it's important to note that the $2.2 million includes $350,000 pledged by supporters but not yet received. We want to thank all of our supporters who have sent us their contributions and we urge those who have not yet done so to fulfill their pledges so we can, in turn, fulfill our commitment to Mill Valley's school children.
The Kiddo! Supporter List is Coming Soon!
We are working on our donor list for the Kiddo! spring newsletter as a public "thank you" to all of our donors who've joined us to help the children of Mill Valley public schools reach their full potential. Please take a moment to check our online donor list for any omissions or errors in your name. The list includes all donations received by December 31. If you believe you have contributed, but do not appear on the list, please contact the Kiddo! office at 389-7794 so we can include your name in our March newsletter.
Gala News
If you missed our e-mail, check out the Kiddo! Gala and Auction website at www.kiddogala.org. Mark your calendars for March 12 and send in your donations for the auction ASAP. You won't want to miss this fabulous party!
Part-Time Job Opportunity At Kiddo!
Kiddo! is looking for an energetic person who is passionate about providing arts and other important programs in our schools to be our Business Programs Manager. This person will be responsible for overseeing the Annual Business Partnership Campaign. Duties include management and administration of the following areas: Kiddo! Business Committee, Kiddo! Business Partnerships, Kiddo! Business Partner Promotions and Event Sponsorships, and Shop-4-Kids programs, including eScrip development and administration. This part-time position will begin in February and averages 20-25 hours per week with a flexible schedule for summer and school holidays. Candidate must be outgoing and able to interact effectively with businesses and donors. Candidate must also be detail oriented and have good computer skills. Fundraising experience preferred. If you are interested, please email your resume to: tgqarlock@kiddo.org or mail to Kiddo!, 409 Sycamore Avenue, Mill Valley, CA 94941 by February 8.
Posted by Dorothy Odonnell on February 7
The Marin County Office of Education and the Marin Community Foundation present a timely talk by Dr. Pedro Noguera: Closing the Achievement Gap: Creating Conditions that Promote Student Achievement. Dr. Noguera, a sociologist specializing in the way schools are influenced by social and economic conditions, will speak at the Marin County Office of Education. Please join us for what's sure to be an enlightening afternoon! For more information, download the flyer, Dr. Noguera Flyer.pdf.
Posted by Dorothy Odonnell on February 7
Marin Charitable's Family Day at the Movies, featuring Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, will be held in the historic Lark Theater in downtown Larkspur. In addition to the movie, there will also be live music, face painting, plus food and beverages. The fun kicks off at 10:30 a.m. Go to http://www.marincharitable.org/events/movies.php for more information or to purchase tickets.
Posted by Dorothy Odonnell on February 7
Tam Junior Tennis is thrilled to announce teaching pro Jenno Morson (from Scott Valley Swim Tennis Club) has been named Director of its program. Jenno has a phenomenal background as a professional player, coach, and instructor who is fantastic with kids.
Registration for the first session of Tam Junior Tennis is now open for beginning and intermediate players, ages 6 to 14. We are currently finalizing exact start dates and times for Saturday morning sessions. Details coming soon! To register, please e-mail the following information to TamJuniorTennis@gmail.com
• Child's name and birth date
• Parent's name
• Home address
• Parent home and mobile phone numbers
• Physician's name and contact info in case of emergency
• Any confidential health, learning, or personal issues instructors should know
• E-mail address (for Tam Junior Tennis Google Group)
Please send a check for $60 (for 5 sessions) made out to Tam Junior Tennis and mail to 445 Grandview Avenue, Novato, CA 94945. We will confirm your registration by e-mail and add you to our Google Group, which we use to send out reminders and announcements. For more information about Tam Junior Tennis, please go to https://sites.google.com/site/tamvalleyjuniortennis. See you on the courts!
Posted by Dorothy Odonnell on February 7
Valentine Story Time & Card-Making Workshop on Wednesday, February 9 at 3 p.m. Join us for some Love-ly stories and make hand-crafted valentines for those on your love (or like) list. (All ages, no sign-up necessary, Creekside Room.)
Scrabble Bash Drop-in for Kids on Friday, February 11, 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. Calling all word nerds! Practice your Scrabble skills or just play for fun with friends, acquaintances, or complete strangers. We'll have plenty of Scrabble boards, letter tiles, dictionaries, and refreshments. (Grades 4-8, no sign-up needed, Creekside Room.)
LOL with Jon Agee, Bay Area children's author, on Wednesday, February 16 at 3:30 p.m. Join the author of Terrific!, Nothing, The Retired Kid, and Milo's Hat Trick - He'll read, draw, answer questions, and share some hilarious wordplay with anagrams, palindromes, and more. (4 years old and up, no sign-up needed, Creekside Room.)
Have fun reading to a dog, and boost your read-aloud confidence! The Marin Humane Society SHARE-A-Book dogs will make monthly visits to the Children's Room; their next appearance is Friday, February18 at 3:30 p.m. Call to make a 15-minute appointment. (For kids in Kindergarten and older, advance sign-up required, Children's Room.)
Special Centennial Event: FREE Family Theater on Sunday, February 27! We are pleased to offer a FREE presentation of Marin Theatre Company's Tall Tales Sunday, February 27 at 11:00 a.m. Expect a roller coaster ride full of larger-than-life characters, blue oxen, and homegrown American myth. (Age 5 and up, no sign-up necessary, Main Reading Room.)
Picture Books & More returns in March! Our outrageous after-school series for first and second graders makes books and reading FUN. We'll be visiting classrooms in late February to promote the program. Watch for the yellow flyer in your child's backpack. Registration begins on February 28.
To learn about our favorite books, follow our 100 Great Children's Books blog at http://www.millvalleylibrary.net/blog/. Watch our website for upcoming Centennial events and for details about all of our children's programs, including My First Library Card, HelpNow online tutoring, Little Pim online language instruction, and Personalized Reading Lists for grade 4 and up; or call 415-389-4292 x106 for more information.
Posted by Dorothy Odonnell on February 7
Students and parents alike participated in Edna's Family Math Night, which resulted in fun for all! If you missed it, you can view pictures of the event here:
Click here to see more
Posted by Tim Schultz on February 3
Presidents Day holiday plus one. No school Monday February 21 and Tuesday February 22.
Posted by Tim Schultz on February 1
Family Dance in the multipurpose room, 5:30pm on February 12th.
Posted by Tim Schultz on February 1
Evening Art Show Reception in the multipurpose room from 6-7pm on February 8th.
Posted by Tim Schultz on February 1
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