Almond Thursday Word

Posted Date: 10/15/26 (06:30 PM)

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October 15, 2026

Important dates

October

10/17- Walk-a-thon

10/27- Picture make up day

10/28- PTA general meeting

10/30- Trunk or-treat

November

11/11- Veterans Day- NO SCHOOL

11/13-15: Almond Musical

11/18- LASD Art Showcase

11/23-11/27: Thanksgiving Break- NO SCHOOL

Useful Links

Almond Google Calendar

Los Altos Educational Foundation - Donate here.

Classroom Parent

PTA Website

Dear Almond families,

🎃 Almond's Third Annual TRUNK OR TREAT is Coming! 🎃

Mark your calendars! On Friday, October 30, from 5:30–7:30 PM, join us in the Almond parking lot for our third annual Trunk or Treat. The event is free to attend, and everyone is welcome!

We need your help!

Trunk or Treat only works with lots of decorated trunks, so we're looking for adults willing to decorate their cars for the evening. If you'd like to join in, please sign up to decorate your car and reserve a parking spot here: [Sign up here]

Need ideas? Check out photos from last year's event for inspiration: [Inspiration]

Supporting a great cause

Like last year, Trunk or Treat will also be a fundraiser for kids in need. We're currently reaching out to several organizations, including a local children's hospital, about partnering with us this year. We'll share who we're raising funds for as soon as it's confirmed, so stay tuned for updates in upcoming Thursday Words!

Food and drinks

We'll be selling pizza and drinks at the event. Please bring cash only. All profits will go to this year's fundraiser.

Questions?

Email Mr. Martín at rmartinmunoz@lasdschools.org

We hope to see you there! Come in costume, bring your friends and family, and help us make this year's Trunk or Treat the best one yet!

🎃 Annual Almond Halloween Parade – Friday, October 30th

It’s almost time for one of our favorite fall traditions—our Annual Halloween Parade! Families are invited to join us on the blacktop in front of the main hallway as we kick things off promptly at 9:00 a.m.

Students will gather on the blacktop and parade around together so everyone can enjoy the fun and show off their Halloween spirit! 👻🎃

Students are welcome to come to school in costume! Please remember:

Costumes should be school-appropriate and free of blood or gore.
No weapons or weapon-like accessories.
No masks during the school day (masks may be worn for the parade only).
No costumes with inappropriate language or images.

We can’t wait to see our Almond Eagles dressed up and ready for some Halloween fun! 🎃👻

Join us this Saturday at the Almond Walkathon

Lace up your sneakers, come cheer on our Eagles, and join us for a fun morning together—details can be found in the PTA section below.

Here’s to a wonderful Walkathon this Saturday!

Raquel

Sneak peek of the week

PTA News

🚶🏆Almond Walk-a-Thon is this Saturday October 17th, 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM!

We hope to see you Saturday at the Walk-a-thon!

Sign Up to Volunteer! It takes a village to make this event happen and we need your help (or items) to make it work! There are a few key volunteer slots still needing to be filled; can you help? (Setup, prizes and lunch sales)

Find information here including the schedule, volunteer sign ups, how to earn/win a medal, prizes, and food for sale: https://my.cheddarup.com/c/almond-walk-a-thon-2026/items

Get ready to Party in the USA

Matilda Movie Night on Wed 10/21!

Join us for a Family Movie Night on Wednesday, October 21 from 5:30-7:30 PM 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 5:30 PM – 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!

🌮 CHIPOTLE Fundraiser was a success thanks to your support!

Thanks to all the families who came and supported the PTA on Tuesday, October 13th at our local Chipotle. We raised $659 just by going out to dinner! Families hung out, kids played and we made money! We’re hoping to host more dining out fundraisers throughout the year and would love your suggestions!

Trunk or Treat coming up on October 30th! -

Start planning your car decor! We need a parking lot full of cars to make this work! Sign-up sheet coming soon from the 5th grade class.

LAEF News

Thanks to the many generous families in our school community, LAEF has raised over $2.2 million this school year. Your gift funds specialized teachers, instructional programs, and materials that make Los Altos schools exceptional. If you haven’t given this year’s gift yet, please consider donating today! Don’t forget to check if your company will match your gift!

LAEF’s Fall Fundraising Night is on October 27

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.

Living Classroom Docent Training

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

Los Altos School District iLearn Studio

201 Covington Road, Los Altos CA 94024

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!

LASD Universal Meals Program

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).

October

Witches Delight @ Santa Rita

FROM THE OFFICE

ATTENDANCE NOTES:

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.

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.

Please let both your teacher & the office know if you are planning to pick up children early.
It will take longer to check out your child during recess (10:10-10:30am) and lunch (12-12:45pm) because we have to locate your child on the playground. Please try to avoid these times by coming before or after recess & lunch.

Independent Study Plans:

Each student may utilize a maximum of 15 ISP days per school year
Please notify the office of the dates of absence as soon as possible.
All Independent Study Plans are subject to principal approval
Parent to initiate the ISP. Please use this Independent Study Plan Link

OFFICE NOTES:

NO dogs allowed on campus
Any volunteers or visitors to LASD schools are required to check in at the front office
FORGOTTEN ITEMS: if you must bring a forgotten item to school, please drop it off to the office and we will deliver it to the classroom. This includes forgotten lunches from home too!