Little Blue Bulletin 6/9-6/13

The year is winding down, and we are gearing up for the summer! Next week there will be several exciting events await for your child to experience. Please read the following notes carefully.


Monterey Bay Aquarium on Monday
We are going to the aquarium on Monday. It should be a great day. We are leaving at 8:15, so be to school on time! Please remember to bring the following items:
•sack lunch
•sweatshirt
•good attitude


Field Day on Tuesday
The whole school is going to enjoy a morning full of games and fun activities, such as sponge toss, jump rope, and running relay. Please remember the following items to make it a successful day.
•a water bottle with your name on it
•comfortable and cool clothing
•athletic shoes (no sandals)
•eat a healthy breakfast
•wear a smile and use teamwork ☺

Reading "Field Trip" on Wednesday
It's not a real field trip! But we will have lots of fun reading books with our teammates on the lawn. Bring the following items to school:
* Two of your favorite books (with your name)
* A beach towel or blanket
* Sun glasses or sun hats (optional)

Important reminder--School will be closed on Thursday at 11:20am. Please arrange pick up. See you on August 7th!

Note from the principal:
Direct Donation Drive 2008:

We’re still in need of your donations. The Murdock-Portal School Community Organization (PSCO) has been created and organized with the primary purpose of making parent resources (money, materials and time) available to our children. Parents contribute toward funding various enrichment activities such as art, hands-on-science, music, PE, instructional aides, and assemblies to name a few.

Our Donations Goal this year is to raise 260K. The PSCO collects only the direct donation of $400 per child and uses this to fund all the enrichment programs. Your donation is tax deductible.

We also launched a new "Technology Fund" this year, to ensure ongoing technology upgrades are available for our innovative programs. Please consider adding your $100 donation per family, for this new initiative. This Fund was launched instead of increasing the Direct Donation amount per child, and will ensure that funds are used exclusively for technology upgrades and equipment. This donation is also tax-deductible.

If you have already donated, we thank you for your financial support to make Murdock-Portal a success year after year. If you have not sent in your donation, please send it in today!
Plus! All Donations received by June 16th, will receive a 2008 Entertainment Book, full of great coupons and discounts for shopping, dining and kids activities in Santa Clara.

Thank you!

Have a good weekend,
Little Blue Teachers