Next Thursday, October 15th, Almond students will participate in a nationwide Earthquake Drill called the Great Shakeout. During this time, students will practice the Drop, Cover, and Hold On drill before assembling on the upper blacktop. District staff will also practice our emergency protocols during this time. You can learn more about the Great ShakeOut here!

We are excited to announce our annual LASD Student Art Showcase.  This is an opportunity for any student from TK-8th grade to express themselves artistically with our community.  Students are encouraged to submit a piece of artwork in the medium and theme of their choice following the guidelines in the advertisement above.  Submissions will be accepted between 10/8 and 11/11, and the LASD Student Art Showcase will be on display at Covington Elementary on November 18th from 5:00-7:00 pm  This event will be a celebration of student art and local artists, as well as an opportunity to enjoy an evening together as an LASD community.  

Registration opens October 8th. Please use this google form to register.  Registration closes on November 11th. Let's go, Eagles! I can’t wait to see what you create. 

Questions?  kdickerson@lasdschools.org

Tomorrow, while students have a day off of school, teachers will be learning about the new math curriculum, collaborating with colleagues from other schools and learning how to be the best they can be for your students every day. 

Here’s to working together as an Almond community! 

Raquel

Sponsor your Student! New this year, invite family and friends to pledge per-lap or flat donations for your student.

Sign Up to Volunteer! It takes a village to make this event happen and we need your help (or items) to make it work!

Event Shirts - pre-ordered shirts will be distributed at school next week. If you missed the pre-order for shirts, we’ve ordered a limited quantity that we’ll post for sale on Cheddar Up on Monday. Look for an email from Kevin.

Find all the information here including schedule, how to earn/win a medal, prizes, and food we’ll have available:  https://my.cheddarup.com/c/almond-walk-a-thon-2026/items

Get ready to Party in the USA!

Grab a few friends / family members and swing by Chipotle (on El Monte) for dinner on Tuesday, October 13th between 5 - 9 pm! 

Stop by anytime in that window and mention “Almond Elementary”, and our PTA will receive 25% of affiliated sales. Take your food to go or make it a party in person! 

Can’t wait to see you there!

Join us for a Family Movie Night on Wednesday, October 21 from 5:30-7:30 in the Multi. We’re prepping for the November musical by showing Matilda! We will have cheese pizza and fruit on a first come, first served basis starting at 5:30pm – or you're welcome to bring your own food and picnic before the movie starts. Parents are required to remain on campus. Bring picnic blankets, pillows, blankets, and stuffies for the movie. We hope to see you there!

Thank you to our Staff Appreciation Committee led by Chelsea Doiguichi for putting on a delicious festive build your own candy apple spread for our staff last week!

Thank you Kinnery Patel and Green Team for hosting a fun Walk or Wheel this week! Keep up the green efforts by taking alternative transport to school when you can!

Start planning your car decor!

 88 companies generously matched employee donations to LAEF last year. Increase the impact of your donation to the Los Altos Educational Foundation (LAEF). Find out if your company offers corporate matching here and

Apply for a Corporate Match if one is available to you. 

Can you help make some calls or send some texts to encourage other LASD parents to donate to LAEF this school year? Find out more, sign up, and ask your friends to join you for this good cause! Please make your own donation beforehand.

9:30am-12:30pm Mondays 8/31-10/19*

Los Altos School District iLearn Studio

 

Do you like to connect kids with nature? Living Classroom is seeking volunteers to teach our fun nature-based lessons and help care for our school gardens. No experience necessary as we teach you everything you need to know. Please join us from 9:30am-12:30pm on Mondays 8/31-10/19* at the LASD iLearn Studio to train to become a volunteer docent (*no training on 9/7 - Labor Day). If Mondays don't work for you, please ask about our apprentice-style training option. If you are interested in helping to care for your school garden, please contact Living Classroom Garden Manager, Sandi Elefant. For questions or to RSVP for docent training, please email us at livingclassroom@lasdschools.org or call (650) 947-1103. Check us out at LivingClassroomLASD.org!