Tuesday, October 13th: Valencia 826 field trip. I've been trying to book a field trip to this place for the past five years and finally got in! We will be attending a storytelling and bookmaking workshop in the city from 10:00 - 12:00 and then enjoying lunch at a nearby park. At least 6 parents/drivers are needed. Check out http://www.826valencia.org/ for more information.

Friday, October 23rd: Picture Day

Friday, October 31st: Halloween.
It will be a minimum day! The parade will be immediately after lunch and will be followed by classroom parties.

Friday, November 6th: 32nd Annual Thanksgiving Feast! This is an all-day event up at Roberts Park. For those of you who have yet to experience this incredible event, you don't want to miss it! Plan to take the day off! All students and parents become Wampanoag Native Americans and Pilgrims. The students play games, make crafts, and help cook everything from lobster to venison out under the trees. Be sure to sign up for volunteer stations at Back-to-School Night. Be sure to check out the "great link" to the feast video created by an Oakland Tribune reporter!

December 4th: Jr. Center of Art and Science in-class workshop. The students will learn about and paint like Van Gogh. 2-3 parent volunteers would be greatly appreciated. The workshop will be from 10:30 - 11:45.

February 12th: African American Inventors Workshop at the Jr. Center. We will leave school around 10:00 and return around 1:20.

March 12th: Jr. Center of Art and Science in-class workshop. The students will learn about and paint like Cezanne. 2-3 parent volunteers would be greatly appreciated. The workshop is from 12:45 - 2:00.