Reminder: Fill out the PTA Back to School Forms!

Please complete the PTA Back to School Forms, which we ask every family to submit to help the PTA prepare for the school year. In the forms you will find out about how to join the PTA, school volunteer opportunities, ordering Gardner Spirit Wear, joining the Library Birthday Book club, school directories, school supplies, field trips, and more.

Hot Lunch Update!

Thursday, 8/30, 8:30 am in the Teacher Lounge - Hot Lunch Taskforce meeting.  Please bring your ideas for improving hot lunch.  All parents welcome.  If you are unable to attend, please send your comments and suggestions to gbhotlunch@gmail.com.

The hot lunch team desperately needs more volunteers!  If your child loves pizza on Friday, or if YOU love not having to pack lunches, please be aware that the GB hot lunch program is in danger of being eliminated because we do not have enough parents to staff it.

Volunteer with friends! We are in need of the following:

1) 3 volunteers for every other Tuesday

2) 1 volunteer for every other Wednesday

3) 1 volunteer for every other Thursday

4) 2 volunteers for every other Friday

Please contact Camilla (gbhotlunch@gmail.com) to help ensure our lunch program can continue.

 Thank you Grizzly Parents,

-GB Lunch Team

Volunteer positions available

Whether you’re new or returning to Gardner, the PTA could use your help in filling open positions like Gardner Wear, Hospitality, Walk or Wheel and Staff Appreciation (just to name a few). You can also help on a committee such as Walk-a-Thon, Junior Olympics, or Auction.

If interested in anything or have specific questions about a position, contact Stephanie Dauer.

Update from After School Programs

The complete After School Programs schedule at Gardner Bullis is posted to the website. Please take a moment to look at the wonderful classes offered http://www.gardnerbullis.org/gardnerbs/1337-Grizzly-Academy.html.

Attention All Aspiring Designers and Makers!

If you are looking for a fun, creative and totally NEW activity for after school, check out Toy Design offered by DesignX, coming to Gardner Bullis for the first time this Fall on Wednesday afternoons. Kids will learn the basics of designing, pattern making, hand and machine sewing and embellishing while learning to make THEIR own funny, furry or fiery plush creation happen.

To sign up visit our website at http://www.designx.company or email us at info@designX.company Or call 650-823-7548.

Theater class: Annie! This wonderful musical production needs a minimum of 25 students. We already have 16 eager performers and just need a few more to join the fun! Class starts next Tuesday 8/29. Please register at http://www.thegreenroominfo.com/gardner-bullis. And if you have any questions, please contact Maggie Cole at Maggie.TheGreenRoom@gmail.com

Volunteer as a Los Altos Art Docent!

We are looking for new volunteers to join us! Come learn more about the Los Altos Art Docent Program at an Informational Coffee on Wednesday, August 23^rd from 10:00 to 11:30am at the LASD Board Room 201 located at 201 Covington Road, Los Altos. See this link for more details.

If you are unable to come to the coffee, please contact the Art Docent office at (650) 947-1195 or kdickerson@lasdschools.org

The Los Altos Art Docents are a dedicated group of trained volunteers who teach art lessons to the elementary schools in the district. Art education is about more than showing students how to draw a tree or recognize a Van Gogh. It’s about preparing young minds for an entire future of invaluable experiences.

Our volunteers come from a wide variety of backgrounds but share a love of art and working with children. In return for a couple of hours of your time each week, docents benefit from an ongoing education program, field trips, social activities and an incredible sense of community.

LAEF • P.O. Box 98 • Los Altos, CA 94023 • Phone: (650) 559-0445

Solar Installation Project Meeting

The district is installing solar shade structures at each of its schools. The structures will be installed in school parking lots. Construction will begin September 18th and continue for 8 - 10 weeks. The parking lot will be CLOSED.

Installing the solar structures will enable us to save hundreds of thousands of dollars each year and reduce our carbon footprint, equivalent to 3.5 million pounds of CO2 annually.

Please refer to the Solar Project on the district website for updated communications and information.

Become a LIVING CLASSROOM docent... share your love of nature with kids!

It's time to harvest seeds from heirloom tomatoes, plant our winter wheat and veggies, search the schoolyard for animal homes, and learning about Native California Indian uses of plants!  If you like all those things and more, please consider becoming a Living Classroom docent! Living Classroom is looking for docents to help deliver hands-on garden-based lessons to the students of the Los Altos School District. No experience necessary as we provide all the training needed! Our Fall Docent Training will take place on Monday mornings from 9am-Noon from Sep. 11th – Oct. 16th (please see our Fall training flyer for locations).

Want to learn more about our program?  Please consider attending one of our upcoming Informational Meetings from 10-11am on Monday 8/28 at the Los Altos School District iLearn Studio, 201 Covington Road, Los Altos and/or visit our website at http://www.living-classroom.org.

Questions? Email us at livingclassroom@lasdschools.org or call (650) 947-1103. 

LASD | iLearn | (650) 947-1150 | 201 Covington Rd

MVLA Parent Education Speaker Series

The MVLA Parent Education Speaker Series is excited to announce our speaker line-up for the 2017-2018 school year. Seven nationally and internationally recognized experts will join us to discuss a wide range of topics including demystifying today’s college application process; nurturing deeper, more connected relationships with our kids; fostering greater understanding and compassion for individual differences in our racially and culturally diverse community; exploring adolescent brain development; raising digital natives; understanding challenges impacting boys today; and preparing our kids for the transition into adulthood. For more information go to http://mvlaspeakerseries.org/

Admission Matters: What Students and Parents Need to Know About Getting into College

Sally Springer, Ph. D.

September 28, 2017 @ 7:00pm at Mountain View High School Spartan Theatre

Join us as Sally Springer demystifies todays college application process and shares sensible, real-world advice for students and parents addressing such topics as building a college list; understanding standardized tests; crafting a great application; finding a good fit; and obtaining financial aid.

Los Altos First Friday

Friday September 1, 2017 from 6-8pm

http://losaltosfirstfriday.org/

Hidden Villa has two fun events coming up in September:

Our Annual Gathering 9/16 4-7pm

Come celebrate Hidden Villa with friends old and new! Taste our mission as you explore food stations that feature our meat, eggs, and veggies, judge our tomatoes and select the varieties we plant next summer, and bid at the unique silent auction that supports scholarships to Hidden Villa. A heartfelt thank you to Chef Mo L'Esperance, Executive Chef of the Lodge at Tiburon, formerly of Costanoa Resort, for the culinary artistry and to the Biodegrading Jazzmen, you may remember them from past Duveneck Dinners, for their musical stylings and ambiance.

To register: bit.ly/OurAnnualGathering

Fiddles & Fun on the Farm 9/23 4-7pm

Fiddles & Fun on the Farm: A Country Dance is a family fundraiser that includes a tasty farm supper created by Chef Mo L’Esperance, Executive Chef of the Lodge at Tiburon, formerly of Costanoa Resort, a unique silent auction, and music and dancing with caller Andy Wilson and his band. Proceeds provide our neighbors at the Community Services Agency of Mountain View with fresh Hidden Villa produce. Come dressed for farm fun with family and friends!

To register:  bit.ly/FiddlesFunFarm

Los Altos Wine Walk

Saturday September 6 from 2pm – 6pm For more info go to http://www.downtownlosaltos.org/events/wine_walk.html

Solar Fest

We would like to invite you to our own LASD Solar Fest right here at Gardner Bullis. The viewing will begin at 10:00 am and last approximately 30 minutes, which just happens to coincide with our recess time. The district will be providing certified protected viewing glasses for all students and staff. 

Please speak with your child about the importance of following instructions and of keeping their eclipse glasses on at all times during this event. Here is an excellent NASA resource to learn more about solar eclipse and safe viewing tips.

An indoor recess, including live-streaming of the solar eclipse event, will be provided for students.

New Bell Schedule!

Line up bell at 8:27am

All grades start at 8:30am

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Fridays Dismissal Times

Kinder Aug 16-Sept 8 – 12:00pm

Kinder beginning Sept 11 – 2:30pm

Grades 1 and 2 – 2:40pm

Grades 3 to 6 – 3:00pm

Early Release Thursdays

Kinder after Sept 11 – 1:15pm

Grades 1 and 2 – 1:25pm

Grades 3 to 6 – 1:45pm

Join Cub Scouts Pack 78!

New Parent Information Meeting - Tues. 8/29 6:30 - 7:30 - GB Multi Purpose Room

First Pack Meeting - Weds. 9/6 at 6:45 pm GB Multi Purpose Room

Pack 78 is committed to providing valuable sports, academic, outdoor learning and self-esteem building opportunities for our young (K - 5th grade) boys throughout the entire school year using a program of "core values."  One of the best things about Cub Scouting is the activities, such as camping, include the entire family - parents, siblings, grandparents and extended family.  It's fun for everyone! 

For more information please contact:

Gary Green (gary@pack-78.com), or;

Felix Davis (felix@pack-78.com) directly for more information on registering, or; visit our website at http://www.pack-78.com to join!

An information brochure will also be available at the school office on or after August 24th.

Reminder: Fill out the PTA Back to School Forms!

Please complete the PTA Back to School Forms, which we ask every family to submit to help the PTA prepare for the school year. In the forms you will find out about how to join the PTA, school volunteer opportunities, ordering Gardner Spirit Wear, joining the Library Birthday Book club, school directories, school supplies, field trips, and more.

Volunteer positions available

Whether you’re new or returning to Gardner, the PTA could use your help in filling open positions like Gardner Wear, Hospitality, Walk or Wheel and Staff Appreciation (just to name a few). You can also help on a committee such as Walk-a-Thon, Junior Olympics, or Auction.

If interested in anything or have specific questions about a position, contact Stephanie Dauer.

Update from After School Programs

The complete After School Programs schedule at Gardner Bullis is posted to the website. Please take a moment to look at the wonderful classes offered http://www.gardnerbullis.org/gardnerbs/1337-Grizzly-Academy.html.

Examples of classes: Spanish, Mathletes, Science Made Fun, Pilates, Theater... Details and registration information are included in each of the individual class flyers. Additional programs will be posted to the website once we receive registration details from our after school vendors. Special note about the Hidden Villa program - This class is NOT at school; it takes place at Hidden Villa.

CHESS CLUB at Bullis will meet at lunchtime on Fridays in the GB flex room, led by the best U.S.C.F. certified chess Pro's in the biz!  Students can eat lunch during lesson times followed by structured but very FUN practice on tournament chess sets, we will provide a PIZZA-FEAST every Friday as well in Chess Class so stop by and check us out! Session 1 CHESS CLUB runs from September 15th through November 3rd and space is limited so be sure to register ASAP! http://www.activityhero.com/go/Bullis and for more Scholastic CHESS CLUB information: http://www.sjchess.org/

Pilates After School is coming to Gardner Bullis this Fall! Our program has run at various LASD schools. It's more than Pilates - throughout the session students learn basic anatomy, body alignment with respect to gravity. Most of all, we have fun together. Each class wraps with a short meditation, allowing students to calm and sense their body in space. Please see testimonials here.

Register online today and save (many discounts are available)! Please go to http://www.pilatesafterschool.com/register.html.

After School Tennis is a GREAT way to learn the basics of tennis. Your aspiring athlete will work on their coordination, conditioning, teamwork and sportsmanship all while learning a fun new way to stay active and healthy for the rest of their lives! Our Fall session is 8/29 - 10/31 on Tuesdays for Grades K-2 from 2:45 pm-3:30 pm. The cost for 10 classes is $250 and is located on the Gardner Bullis campus. We provide all equipment. Please email us for any questions: ast@euroschooloftennis.comor call (510) 491-3007

CPR/First Aid Training

Please help make our campus and community safer! The PTA is sponsoring a first aid class for teachers on Saturday, August 26^th from 9am-1:00pm. Parents are welcome to participate. The fee is $65. To register go to https://lifesavercpr.enrollware.com/enroll?id=1673791

Volunteer as a Los Altos Art Docent!

We are looking for new volunteers to join us! Come learn more about the Los Altos Art Docent Program at an Informational Coffee on Wednesday, August 23^rd from 10:00 to 11:30am at the LASD Board Room 201 located at 201 Covington Road, Los Altos. See this link for more details.

If you are unable to come to the coffee, please contact the Art Docent office at (650) 947-1195 or kdickerson@lasdschools.org

The Los Altos Art Docents are a dedicated group of trained volunteers who teach art lessons to the elementary schools in the district. Art education is about more than showing students how to draw a tree or recognize a Van Gogh. It’s about preparing young minds for an entire future of invaluable experiences.

Our volunteers come from a wide variety of backgrounds but share a love of art and working with children. In return for a couple of hours of your time each week, docents benefit from an ongoing education program, field trips, social activities and an incredible sense of community.

LAEF • P.O. Box 98 • Los Altos, CA 94023 • Phone: (650) 559-0445

Downtown Green Events

Located on Third Street between Main and State Streets

Sample list of events

8/21 – Miracle Jones Trio @ 6-8pm

8/22 – Crow Eats Man Performance @ 5:30-6:30pm

8/24 – Build your own terrarium at the Farmer’s Market @ 5-7pm

8/26 – Guardians of the Galaxy movie @ 8:30-10pm

8/27 – Bike Back to School Day @8am-12pm

For a full list go to http://www.downtowngreen2017.com/calendar.html

Hidden Villa has two fun events coming up in September:

Our Annual Gathering 9/16 4-7pm

Come celebrate Hidden Villa with friends old and new! Taste our mission as you explore food stations that feature our meat, eggs, and veggies, judge our tomatoes and select the varieties we plant next summer, and bid at the unique silent auction that supports scholarships to Hidden Villa. A heartfelt thank you to Chef Mo L'Esperance, Executive Chef of the Lodge at Tiburon, formerly of Costanoa Resort, for the culinary artistry and to the Biodegrading Jazzmen, you may remember them from past Duveneck Dinners, for their musical stylings and ambiance.

To register: bit.ly/OurAnnualGathering

Fiddles & Fun on the Farm 9/23 4-7pm

Fiddles & Fun on the Farm: A Country Dance is a family fundraiser that includes a tasty farm supper created by Chef Mo L’Esperance, Executive Chef of the Lodge at Tiburon, formerly of Costanoa Resort, a unique silent auction, and music and dancing with caller Andy Wilson and his band. Proceeds provide our neighbors at the Community Services Agency of Mountain View with fresh Hidden Villa produce. Come dressed for farm fun with family and friends!

To register:  bit.ly/FiddlesFunFarm

Los Altos Wine Walk

Saturday September 6 from 2pm – 6pm For more info go to http://www.downtownlosaltos.org/events/wine_walk.html

Fall Activity Guide 2017

The Los Altos Recreation Guide for Fall 2017 is here! Registration for Los Altos Residents starts today and Open Registration starts on Monday, August 21. You can find our Activity Guide online at https://www.losaltosca.gov/sites/default/files/fileattachments/recreation_amp_community_services/page/4426/web_version_81417.pdf

Reminder: Fill out the PTA Back to School Forms!

Please complete the PTA Back to School Forms, which we ask every family to submit to help the PTA prepare for the school year. In the forms you will find out about how to join the PTA, school volunteer opportunities, ordering Gardner Spirit Wear, joining the Library Birthday Book club, school directories, school supplies, field trips, and more.

New Bell Schedule!

Line up bell at 8:27am

All grades start at 8:30am

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Fridays Dismissal Times

Kinder Aug 16-Sept 8 – 12:00pm

Kinder beginning Sept 11 – 2:30pm

Grades 1 and 2 – 2:40pm

Grades 3 to 6 – 3:00pm

Early Release Thursdays

Kinder after Sept 11 – 1:15pm

Grades 1 and 2 – 1:25pm

Grades 3 to 6 – 1:45pm

Hot Lunch

Hello everyone and Happy New School Year!  There is such good news to share with you about our Hot Lunch Program.

First of all, we would like to present our mission statement:

We value healthy food, fresh ingredients and a diverse menu. We aim to teach the children smart eating habits and proper behavior during lunchtime. Hot Lunch at Gardner Bullis is more than just serving food.

Second, Gardner Bullis has partnered with BOONLI (formerly orderlunches.com) to provide a secure, fast, and easy-to-use online ordering system that allows parents and guardians to view our lunch menu, order, prepay and manage student lunches from their smartphone, tablet, or computer. Hot lunches start the first day of school for 1^st through 6^th graders (Kinders start 9/11). If you want hot lunch for the first week of school, the order deadline is Sunday, 8/13 at midnight (TONIGHT!) Please take the time to order lunch for the timeframes that work for your student. You are able to print a menu from now through November 4th, 2017.

New Parents

1) Go To: pastamarket.boonli.com - (please bookmark this page)

2) Click on Register:  Password is: bullis183, add account, profile(s) information

3) Sign In with your username & password

Returning Parents

1) Go To pastamarket.boonli.com- (please bookmark this page)

2) Sign In with your username & password

3) Choose student that needs location, add their grade for the new school year & click “update profile”

4) If a student has graduated, select their name & click “remove profile”

5) Once all profiles are updated you can begin placing orders

Lastly, if your child forgets lunch they will be offered a healthy brown bag lunch at the cost of $5.00. There will be four types of brown bag lunches available: Kindergarten, Regular, Vegetarian, and Gluten Free. All bags contain at least one protein. (Cheese sticks and milk will also be available if students want it.)  Billing for the brown bag lunches will be charged quarterly and are to be paid to the PTA.

Thank you for participating in our school lunch program! We can’t wait to see the kids again! We hope to have another wonderful school year with lots of positive energy and healthy eating during lunchtime.

Feel free to email us with any questions at: gbhotlunch@gmail.com

Camilla and Gaylene

Hot Lunch Coordinators