HAPPENINGS & HELP WANTEDS FOR WEEK OF: JANUARY 23-29, 2012

Valet Drop-Off Program Volunteers Still Needed! We have succeeded in having the city change the street signs to accommodate the program, however to date I have only received interested from three parents in volunteering to run the drop-off zone in the morning. We need at least TEN volunteers to sign up for the training. Once we have enough volunteers, we will move forward on scheduling the training with school police and will receive the materials such as cones, signs and volunteer vests. Please let me know ASAP if you are interested in volunteering – or we may lose the opportunity to participate in this program through the school district. Contact: Olivia Adams, Principal (oadams@lausd.net).

DonorChoose Gifts Cards at Starbucks! The Wasserman Foundation is giving out $10 gift cards for DonorsChoose at some local Starbucks starting Monday, January 23. You can get one even if you've already used the one you got from school. Walgrove teachers have great projects posted that need our support. Get your card at Starbucks early in the week. They expect to run out within a few days.

Stop By the Bake Sale at the Talent Show! Enjoy a treat while helping the 4th grade raise funds for their field trip to Sacramento! This Friday, January 27, the 4th grade will be holding a bake sale at both performances of the talent show. All proceeds go towards the trip.

HAPPENINGS THIS WEEK

Monday, January 23: Talent Show Rehearsal

Tuesday, January 24:

• EARLY Dismissal, 1:30pm
• Venice Chamber of Commerce Education Committee’s Winter Social Mixer (NEW location), 5:00-7:00pm, Venice Skills Center, 611 5th Avenue, Venice 90291. Parents, teachers and staff are invited to this event. Enjoy flavorful tastes from Joe's, Lily's French Cafe, Primativo and Whole Foods Market. Connecting Community, Education, and Business!

Wednesday, January 25:

• Gardening Meeting, 8:15am, Walgrove Green Garden. (If it is a rainy day, it will be rescheduled.) Come to our weekly gardening meeting! Contacts: Ruth Handel (ruthhandel1@mac.com) and Denise Bell (denisemichelebell@gmail.com).
• Farmers' Market, 2:00pm-4:00pm, Morningside Gate. $25/bag with $2 of every bag sold going to Walgrove. Orders must be placed by Sunday night at: info@csacalifornia.org or check out the website to find out what's in this week's bag at: www.csacalifornia.org. For questions about food or to get more involved, contact: Kali (info@csacalifornia.org).
• Family Council and Cupcakes, 3:30-4:30pm, Library. Council is a celebration of what we have in common. Let your kids show you how they (andyou) can speak from the heart and listen from the heart. Mothers and fathers, grandparents, aunts and uncles report seeing children, and each other, in a completely different light when they can sit together in the circle. Come give it a try – and bring cupcakes to share after council. Questions? Contact: Michelle Dean (mbdean72@gmail.com).

Friday, January 27: Talent Show, 8:30am and 1:30pm, Auditorium. Please join us for a showcase of some of the finest talent Walgrove has to offer! Two performances only! Please arrive a few minutes early and plan on staying until the end. Contact: Brooke Wirtschafter (brookewirt@yahoo.com) or Melissa Ross (melissaross23@yahoo.com).

Saturday, January 28: Informal Incoming Kinder Playdate, 1:00-3:00pm, Kinder Playground. Meet a couple of parents and their incoming kinders in the kinder yard. Contact: Michelle Dean (mbdean72@gmail.com).

Sunday, January 29: Walgroovy Gathering: Champagne Brunch, 11:30am-3:30pm, Home of Laura Groppe. Is the local Sunday brunch too far away and overcrowded? Well now you can sip Champagne and have a civilized brunch with Walgrove parents. Peace and quiet and some bubbly too! $40 per person, adults only. Contact: Walgroovy Team Co-Chairs, Toni Vera-Martinez (eyeler1@yahoo.com) or Lesly Hall (leslyhall@gmail.com).

HELP WANTEDS

Library Volunteers Needed! The Library needs volunteers to work the following shifts (below). If you can help, please contact Lisa Haase (haase1276@yahoo.com).

MONDAYS  1:15-2:15pm

TUESDAYS    10:15-11:05am

THURSDAY   11am-12pm

Clothes Donations Needed for the Nurse’s Office! We keep extra clothes in the nurse’s office for accidents. We have run out of all sizes. We are asking anyone willing to help, to donate clothes to the office. Only new packages of underwear can be accepted. Sweatpants are great as they fit a variety of sizes. Any donations would be greatly appreciated! Contact: Tracy McCarthy (tracy.mccarthy@lausd.net).

Studio Lab Donations Wanted! Studio Lab is looking for donations of recycled materials such as bottle caps, plastic caps, spools, corks, toilet paper tubes, paper towel tubes, empty tape rolls, lids from jars, any kind of wire, etc. (Nothing too large.) Contact: Ariel Park (arielpark@verizon.net) or Julia Gonzales (juliag@gmail.com).

LOOKING AHEAD

Friday, February 3: School Tour, 8:30am (adults only please – if possible), Auditorium. For RSVP and questions, contact Michelle Dean (mbdean72@gmail.com).

Monday, February 6: The Next Mystery Game Begins in the Library! Please encourage your child to visit the library and participate! Questions? Contact: Brandy Oeser (brandyoeser@yahoo.com).

Thursday, February 9: FOW Meeting – NEW TIME, 8:00-9:00am, Library. Stay up to date with all of the school's happenings and events! We are going to have this meeting right after drop off to see if this works better in regards to everyone's busy schedules.

Monday, February 13-Friday, February 17: Annual Fund Week

If you want something posted in our weekly “Happenings and Help Wanteds,” please e-mail the event with date, times, place, and contact information to Caroline Diaz (caroline.diaz@gmail.com).