Almond Thursday Word

Donate to both LAEF and the PTA to fund the resources and opportunities that turn an ordinary education into an LASD Education! Learn more and donate at LASDEducationPartners.org.

8/29- Minimum Day- Dismissal @12:15

🍂September

09/01- NO SCHOOL: LABOR DAY

09/05: New Family Coffee with the Principal and PTA @8:45

9/24: First in-person PTA meeting @8:40

LASD 2025-2026 Calendar

Almond Website: www.almondschool.org

PTA Website: www.almondpta.org

Almond Community News: PeachJar

Thank you so much for joining us last Thursday at Back to School Night! We hope you walked away with a clearer picture of the exciting learning journey your child(ren) will take this year and maybe even got to know your child’s teacher a little better. We can’t wait to team up with you this year to keep our Almond Eagles soaring high, engaged, and thriving every single day! 🦅

New Family Coffee with the Principal and PTA ☕

Welcome to the Almond family, new Eagles! Please join me and our amazing PTA for coffee, school spirit, and a short presentation in the Almond Library on Friday, September 5 at 8:45am. It’s the perfect way to connect, learn more about our wonderful community, and start soaring into the year together. Let’s show that Eagle pride—see you there!

Cell Phone/Smart Watch Policy 📱

As personal technology devices have become more ubiquitous, we hope the following information about our phone/smart watch/headphone policy will help us to partner together to ensure that all students stay safe on campus. Our policy states that personal technology devices (phones/smart watches/headphones) must be turned off and placed in backpacks as soon as students arrive on campus in the morning. Students should not be using those devices at any time before the end of the day, except with permission from staff. Parents who wish to communicate with their students should do so through the front office. Our office staff can get messages to individual students. Students who have their cell phones/smart watches out, without permission, during the school day will have their phone confiscated and a parent will need to pick it up at the office at the end of the day. The school is not responsible for any lost or stolen devices brought to school.

Opt in for Text Messages in Case of an Emergency

You can participate in this free service (standard message and data rates may apply) just by sending a text message of “Y” or “Yes” to our school’s short code number, 67587. You can also opt out of these messages at any time by simply replying to one of our messages with “Stop”.

Our amazing 4th-6th grade teachers have begun music instruction across all 7 elementary schools, including Almond, this week! From rhythm to melody, these dedicated educators can’t wait to unlock the creative potential in every student.

Here’s to a year filled with harmonious learning & artistic expression!

Raquel

Let’s come together and support a high-quality, well-rounded education at Almond this school year. With strong support from parents like you, our students can receive an excellent education that goes beyond what public funding provides.

Donate to both LAEF and the PTA to fund the resources and opportunities that turn an ordinary education into an LASD Education! Learn more and donate at LAEFEducationPartners.org.

Donations to LAEF help fund physical education (PE) teachers, librarians, music teachers (4th-6th), the Art Docents program, the Living Classroom program, computer science support, junior high electives, and mental health counseling this year.

LAEF is the only way for parents to help fund LASD teaching staff in our district and fill the gap in school funding from federal, state, and local sources. Gifts of any amount are appreciated.

Donate or Pledge to LAEF today!

Get to Know Your Almond LAEF Board Representatives

Please save the Almond Calendar to keep track of school events and volunteer opportunities. Also consider joining our Facebook group

1. Almond Calendar

2. PTA Website

3. Almond School Website

4. Facebook Group

5. ClassroomParent – The Almond PTA uses this for volunteer sign-ups and communication with families. You must complete your PowerSchool Enrollment before you can login to ClassroomParent.

On September 24th at 8:40 AM we will hold the first PTA meeting in the Multi. This is a great opportunity to learn more about what we do and ways to get involved! Mark your calendar and join us!

Principal Raquel Matteroli and the Almond PTA invite all parents who are new to Almond to join us for coffee and a short presentation in the Almond Library on Friday, September 5 at 8:45am. Hope to see you there!

Do you have a couple of hours that you can spend at Almond helping update emergency info packs for classrooms? No special skills or experience necessary - all you need to do is swap out some paper materials.The work should take a couple of hours and can be done by 1 person or a small group, however it must be done on campus since you will be working with personal student data. Please email president@almondpta.org if you are interested. Thanks!

Please visit our Almond School webpage to register. https://www.almondschool.org/276725_2

Most programs begin the week of Sep 2nd (the Tue following Labor Day). You may register with the vendors directly. If you have any questions, please email the After School parent volunteer at almondactivities@gmail.com.

Important message:

If your child is interested in Mathletes, please sign up now! This program is currently under-enrolled.

For local coverage of issues related to learning challenges and special education, please check out the Learning Challenges Committee https://sites.google.com/view/learning-challenges-committee

Calm Down Kit making sessions - Volunteers will make Calm Down kits for classrooms throughout Mountain View and Los Altos and learn how to make their own for their home! Monday August 25 11-1, Wednesday August 27 11-1, Thursday September 26 (5-7 pm), Tuesday September 30 5-7 pm. For location, contact lccmvla@gmail.com

Learning Challenges Committee General Meeting

Morning Let’s Talk Parent Support group

September 10, 10 am on Zoom.

IEP/504 support group. Have questions about the process to get help for your child? Have an IEP but are not sure how to make changes? Need to vent? This is your confidential group. Register at: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/43T8I-6ETxO3rjNLzqEN7Q

Learning Challenges Committee General Meeting

October 7, 7 pm in person (TBA) and Zoom hybrid

We will be finishing up the Wellness Wish List and will likely need a work session to finish up packing orders for delivery to classrooms! For more info, email lccmvla@gmail.com

Evening Let’s Talk Parent Support group

October 15, 7 pm on Zoom.

IEP/504 support group. Have questions about the process to get help for your child? Have an IEP but are not sure how to make changes? Need to vent? This is your confidential group. Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/oRwz1WmTQXagqaurq4MkeQ

Missed past Parent Education events?

We have a YouTube channel with many of our past events including the recent talk on Assistive Technology, info summer camps and recreational activities, Anxiety and Depression in Children with Learning Challenges, SMART Goals and IEP Troubleshooting, and more. Channel is here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuy7IcVz-4LTDxv2Jaq13nw

Living Classroom Docent Training

9:30-12:30 Mondays 9/15-10/27

Los Altos School District iLearn Studio

201 Covington Road, Los Altos CA 94024

Do you like to connect kids with nature, enjoy gardening, and/or want to act locally to promote environmental stewardship among our youth? If you answered yes, then Living Classroom might be the perfect volunteer opportunity for you! Living Classroom is seeking volunteers to teach our fun nature-based lessons and/or help care for our school gardens. No experience necessary as we teach you everything you need to know. Please join us from 9:30-12:30 on Mondays 9/15-10/27 at the LASD iLearn Studio for our Fall Docent Training. If Mondays don't work for you, please ask us about our apprentice-style training option. If you just want to help care for your school garden at times that work for you, that's fine too! Questions? Please email livingclassroom@lasdschools.org or call 650-947-1103. Check us out at LivingClassroomLASD.org!

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).

No-Cost Meals for All Students California has become the first state to pass a universal free school meals program for all public school students. Free Breakfast and lunch will be offered at all schools, and all meals will comply with federal nutrition regulations. LASD is committed to serving the best food for our students through our vendor, Revolution Foods.

More Than Meals! Benefits for Your Student and School Completing a school meals form is crucial to school funding.

• For every student who applies and qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, the school receives more than $150 and additional money from state and federal grants. This financial support translates into increased funding for afterschool programs, technology, counseling services, and equipment for school kitchens, ensuring a better learning environment for your child.

• Families who qualify for free or reduced-cost may also be eligible for free or reduced-cost internet, free or reduced-cost summer camps, after-school child care, summer discount cards, and more! Your application helps your child and many others. Please use this website to access the application. (https://linqconnect.com/public/meal-application/new)

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