Posted by Tom Slattery on January 27

Join us in Park School's auditorium from 7 to 8:30 p.m. to hear Nicholas Carlisle, MFT, discuss the important topic of relational bullying. Mr. Carlisle is a child therapist and executive director of No Bully. Having experienced bullying firsthand in the middle years at school, he is committed to creating school cultures where every child feels included and valued by his peers. He will discuss "relational bullying" which occurs when students disrupt another student's peer relationships through leaving them out, gossiping, whispering and spreading rumors. Mr. Carlisle will talk about some skills parents can develop to help their children through the inevitable social and emotional challenges of friendships and peer relationships. This event is a co-presentation of ITAV, Mill Valley's Special Education PTA, and Edna Maguire's PTA. To RSVP or get more information, please e-mail Ross Buffington (ross@itavmv.org).

Posted by Dorothy Odonnell on January 23

Thank you! Thank you! Thanks to everyone's support and contributions, nearly $2.4 million in Kiddo! programs will be fully funded for the school year!* This includes all the art and music teachers, all the drama, dance and poetry specialists plus every classroom and library and the technology support staff! That is more than 60 people dedicated to your children's education that would not be in our schools without your support.

These days it truly takes the entire community to support our schools. Our parents are key as more than 80% of funding comes from our parent community. The other 20% comes from our greater community including local businesses, parent alumni and grandparents.

Click to read more about the Kiddo! Annual Giving Campaign or to see the current donor list.

* This number currently includes $366,000 in outstanding pledges. If you haven't yet fulfilled your pledge, please do so today. Payments can be made on the Kiddo! website CLICK HERE  or by mailing a check to Kiddo!, 409 Sycamore Ave.

FAMILY CONCERT AT THE SWEETWATER - YOUTH ROCK THE REBUILD, FEBRUARY 12

It's officical-the Sweetwater is back! Among its first events will be a family concert hosted by Youth Rock the Rebuild, a local organization which facilitates youth service through music. Their music will astound you, their excitement is contagious. In addition, Youth Rock the Rebuild will donate proceeds to Kiddo! in support of music education. This is a great opportunity to brings friends and family to see the new Sweetwater. Click here to purchase tickets.

When: February 12

Time: 5-8 p.m. 

Tickets: $15 in advance, $20 at the door.

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Posted by Dorothy Odonnell on January 23

Parents of children with learning differences face many challenges. Our coffees provide a chance for parents to share information and support each other. Please join us from 9 to 11 a.m. at 477 Summit Avenue for our first coffee of 2012. For more information, contact Mark McGahan (markmcgahan1@mac.com or 306-3463).

Posted by Dorothy Odonnell on January 9

You can register your child for kindergarten on Thursday, January 12, Monday, February 6 or Thursday, February 9 at the MVSD Office, 411 Sycamore Ave. Registration hours are from 1 to 7:30 p.m. You'll find registration forms and answers to questions you may have on our website.

Posted by Dorothy Odonnell on January 9