Edna Maguire Elementary School, 80 Lomita, Mill Valley, CA, 415-389-7333
 


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Additional Ladybug Release Video

Here's another video of the Ladybug release, courtesy of NBC 11.


Ladybug Release (NBC 11) from Edna Maguire on Vimeo.

Two new Edna videos

If you missed the ladybug release in the Mill Valley Children's Garden at Edna, we've posted a video:

In addition, we've posted a new video of Edna kids visiting Sutter's Fort.

CANCELLED: Garden Workday, Saturday, May 3rd

The garden workday scheduled for Saturday, May 3rd has been cancelled.

MVSD Parent Survey

Please take a moment to complete the annual Mill Valley School District Parent Survey.  It is available online at www.mvschools.org.  This is your opportunity to let the District know your thoughts about how you think Edna Maguire School and the District as a whole are doing.

2nd Annual Ladybug Release

Our 2nd annual Ladybug Release on Thursday, April 24th was a huge success. The students released 120,000 ladybugs, learning about the benefits of using natural predators rather than pesticides. See the photos from the day and view the video produced by the San Francisco Chronicle.

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Edna Maguire Earth Week 2008 - JOIN US!

EARTH WEEK EVENTS:

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Saturday, April 19th; 9am - 3pm: Edna Spring Cleaning with the Beautification Team!

Sunday, April 20th; noon - 3pm: Garden Work Party! Learn all about composting.

Monday, April 21st: Book Swap - trade a book read for a book not read; Recycled Art Project - Bring in recycled materials to create "Mustang Horse Murals"

Tuesday, April 22nd: Sun Power! Students will learn about solar energy and how to protect themselves from the sun's damaging rays.

Wednesday, April 23rd; 1pm - 4pm: Garden Work Party! Refreshments will be served.

Thursday, April 24th; 8:30 am: LADYBUG RELEASE DAY! Over 120,000 ladybugs will be released in our organic garden. Special thanks to Loop 24-Hour Fitness and Sloats Garden Nursery.

Friday, April 25th:

11am: Garden Sing and Picnic Lunch
! Join us in our annual Garden sing, followed by a short ribbon cutting ceremony for the new KG/1st Grade play structure. Bring a waste-free lunch to picnic with your child(ren).  Revolution Foods will provide pizza "tastes" for all.
      
Noon - 3pm  Plant Sale! Proceeds from the plants started from seeds by our students will benefit our sister garden school, Ziwani Primary in the Tana Delta, Kenya.


Get Informed! MVSD Board Presentations

The MVSD Board will be offering two opportunities to inform parents about the financial situation in our District. 

The Community Financial Advisory Commission (CFAC) will discuss the district's financial health, the state budget crisis, budget planning for 2008/2009, polling in the community about the school district and a possible parcel tax in November.

Tuesday, March 25th; 6:30 pm (MVSD Special Session)
Strawberry Point School, 117 E. Strawberry Drive

Wednesday, April 2nd; 8:40 am
Edna Maguire School Teachers' Lounge

Donuts with Dad

When?  Friday, March 21st; 7:45 - 8:30 am

Where?  Edna Maguire Multi-Purpose Room

What?  Hosted by Edna Moms, Edna Dads are invited to have a breakfast treat, coffee, and juice while enjoying the company of their kids and other dads!  See you there!

For more information, contact Marie Cardinal (mariecardinal@comcast.net)

Weekly Garden Update: March 10, 2008

Lee Budish's weekly garden update for the week of March 10, 2008.

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Weekly Garden Update: March 3, 2008

Lee Budish's weekly garden update for the week of March 3, 2008.

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Weekly Garden Update: February 25, 2008

Lee Budish's weekly garden update for the week of February 25, 2008.

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MV School District GATE Event February 29, 2008

An Evening with Dr. Millie Hughes-Fulford
NASA Science Astronaut Payload Specialist
Friday, February 29, 2008, 7 PM    
Strawberry Point School, 117 E. Strawberry Drive

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Edna Maguire Family Dance

Edna Maguire Family Dance
 
Saturday, March 1st
6:30-9:00pm in the Multi Purpose Room
 
All Edna students and families encouraged to attend
 
Performances by:  Greek Wooden Buddha, chasing maya, Lisa Zimmer, Mari Allen & Katrina Kehl, Mrs. Harvey, Mr. Frierson, 5th Grade Teaching Team of Harr & Shern, and more...
 
Donations going to Common River to build a school in Ethiopia,
so come have a great time for a great cause !!
 

Weekly Garden Update: February 11, 2008

Lee Budish's weekly garden update for the week of February 11, 2008.

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Weekly Garden Update: February 4, 2008

Lee Budish's weekly garden update for the week of February 4, 2008.

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