Together, LASD Education Partners fund the resources and opportunities that turn an ordinary education into an LASD Education! Learn more at LASDEducationPartners.org

8/13- Popsicle Social + Activities Fair @6pm

8/14- Coffee mingle by Multi @ 8:30-9:30am

8/15- LASD Welcome Back Social @ 5:30pm

8/20- Back to School Night (Thursday) 6-8pm

8/24-8/28- LAEF Rally Week

8/27- Almond Parent Night:

Kindness and Digital Citizenship

8/30- San Jose Giants Baseball Game Family Fun Day 1-4pm

09/4- Almond Minimum Day - 12:15 dismissal

09/7- No School- Labor Day

Classroom Parent 

These past two days back on the Almond campus have been filled with engaging activities, community-building, fun, and plenty of laughter. I’ve had the joy of seeing students jump right into learning and connection. I watched a class of first graders think flexibly about numbers during Number Corner, while our sixth graders set year-long goals and raised apple-juice-filled flutes in a celebratory “toast” to their success this year.

Yesterday, I also had the opportunity to welcome students in grades 1–6 to our First-Day-of-School assemblies in the Multi. Together, we talked about what it means to S.O.A.R. at school (ask your child about it at home!) and how each of us contributes to a strong school community. We also reviewed playground expectations so that we can all share a consistent message of safety, acceptance, and respect.

At the end of each assembly, I sent students off with a question to consider: How can we show kindness to others?

Our entire staff and student body will be thinking about this question over the next couple of weeks and carrying it with us throughout the school year. It might just make a wonderful conversation starter at home tonight!

I am looking forward to seeing everyone tonight at the Popsicle Social and Activities Event from 6:00-7:30 on the Almond blacktop. The PTA will be providing popsicles! And don’t forget this Saturday August 15, Almond will be hosting the LASD district Welcome Back Social from 5:30-7:00.

Thanks to our PTA and LAEF for making these events possible! Be sure to subscribe to the Almond school calendar to stay up to date on important dates and events. If you haven’t already, please complete your Annual Student Form in PowerSchool as soon as possible.

At Almond, we are committed to providing every student with an exceptional learning experience, a commitment that requires support beyond public funding. LAEF and our PTAs have long shared the work of raising those funds. This year, fundraising responsibility for instructional programs and materials is shifting from PTAs to LAEF.

As you consider your school donations this year, we encourage families to prioritize giving to LAEF to support instructional programs and materials, such as arts curriculum and technology devices. Then please join the Almond PTA and volunteer! Creating an exceptional school experience takes all of us.

To learn more about your child’s learning this year, please join us at Back To School Night on Thursday, August 20th. Here is the schedule for the evening:

If you are interested in free childcare during Back-to-School Night, please follow this link: BTSN Childcare.

A big thank-you to Carly and Stefaan Lodge, two Almond parents who run Golden Eagle Summer Sports Camp, for generously providing this service to our families free of charge!

Here’s to a wonderful first week of school!

Raquel

Thank you, families, for supporting your students and teachers this week and this school year by having your child at school before the 8:30 a.m. bell. Arriving on time helps ensure a smooth transition into the classroom each day and allows classes to begin without interruption.

Please join us for the district-wide Welcome Back Social on Saturday, August 15th, 5:30-7:00 pm, hosted at Almond. Bring your whole family to show off our Eagle spirit and connect with friends from across LASD. Grab dinner and treats from the food trucks and Kona Ice, and join games and activities on the playground and fields. Looking forward to seeing you there as we celebrate the start of the new school year!

Back by popular demand, Blake Brandes – the hip hop PhD who spoke to students and parents this past May – will present on how to promote kindness and practice positive digital citizenship! Almond students will hear from Dr. Blake during the day and parents are again invited back at 6pm to learn how they can support their students. Child supervision will be provided. Please join us for this FREE Almond Community Event!

Join fellow Almond families on Sunday, August 30, at 1:00 p.m. as we cheer on the San Jose Giants. Whether you're reconnecting with friends after summer break, meeting new families, or simply looking for a fun afternoon out, we hope you'll join us for this special Almond community event.

If you're new to Almond this year, we'd especially love to see you there! It's a relaxed, fun way to meet other families and start making connections before the school year gets into full swing.

If you plan to attend, please be sure to purchase your tickets using the link below. Tickets purchased through our dedicated link earn a donation back to Almond, so every ticket helps support our school community. Each ticket is $12 plus a $3 online purchase fee for a total of $15 per ticket.

🎟️ Purchase your tickets here: https://mlb.tickets.com/schedule/?agency=MILB_MPV&orgid=56749#/sales_group_code;salesGroupId=13640

Code: ALMOND

Grab your family, wear your Almond spirit wear, and come enjoy an afternoon of baseball, sunshine, and community. We can't wait to see you there!

Don't let your child's favorite hoodie or water bottle end up in the Lost & Found! Stop by our Labeling Station at tonight's Popsicle Social and Activities Fair and use our fabric pens to quick-tag your kid's gear in seconds.

Let’s get our students off to a strong start and set them up for success this school year. Your financial support is key!  

Providing an exceptional educational experience for our students requires support beyond public funding. LAEF has been helping close this gap for over 44 years by funding teachers, staff, and essential programs across the district. 

Starting this year, LAEF is taking on additional responsibility by fundraising for instructional programs and materials previously supported by PTAs. As a result, LAEF’s fundraising goal and per-student ask are increasing to help ensure consistent, reliable support for these programs at every school. We are grateful for your contributions in helping us meet this increased goal.

YOU are a vital part of this partnership. Your donations to LAEF help every LASD student receive an excellent, well-rounded education by funding specialized teachers and staff as well as instructional materials and programs across all nine schools. Learn more about the funded programs here.

Complete the LASD Back to School process at LASDEducationPartners.org

Step 1: Donate to LAEF

Step 2: Join and donate to the PTA for each school your children attend

Let’s get started. Your generosity can make a difference! Find out all the ways you can Donate or Pledge to LAEF today. Parents are encouraged to give $1,800 or $180/month per student this school year. Gifts of any amount are appreciated. If you can submit for a corporate match, we would be grateful.

Have you ever wanted to inspire the next generation of creators? You don't need to be an artist to be an amazing art docent for our district's elementary students—just bring your enthusiasm and a passion for working with kids!

Join us for our upcoming Info Coffee to learn more on Thursday, August 20th from 10:00-11:30am in the iLearn Studio at the Los Altos School District. Come grab a cup of coffee, chat with current volunteers, and hear more about our workshops, field trips, and incredible community.

Students may bring their own lunch to school, however, no outside food/vendors will be allowed on campus, including deliveries from outside vendors

(i.e. DoorDash or similar service or parent drop off of local food vendors).

ABSENCES: If your child is going to be absent, make sure to fill out the new Attendance absence form before 9:00 or by calling 650-917-5454. If your child is going to be absent for more than five days, then an independent study program must be implemented before departure and returned upon return.

LATE ARRIVALS: stop by the office to check in before going to the classroom.

EARLY PICK UPS: fill out the new Attendance absence form or CALL 650-917-5454 and come into the office to check out.