The Clifford School Garden

Have you ever wondered how you might get your child to eat more fruits and vegetables? In our veggie lab behind the kindergarten and first grade classrooms, we have discovered that a child who would otherwise run from anything green will eat a whole bush of snow peas if they have grown it themselves. It’s also a fact that they have higher IQs. We have discovered crafty ways of sneaking scientific information into their heads while we distract them with worms and seeds.

Obviously, the Clifford School Garden Science program is a wonderful way to enhance your child’s academic program at Clifford school. The Garden Science Program is run by volunteers and there are ways that you can help. If you would like to ensure that your child’s class is taught Garden Science please contact one of the Volunteers so you can learn to be a docent or help out another parent who is doing so. It’s easy, fun and requires very minimal time commitment. If you don’t have a green thumb we will teach you how to grow one!

A second way to help is as easy as recycling your plastic pots. Please save those small plastic pots and donate them to the school Garden Science program. You can leave them in the office in a bag labeled Garden Science or simply toss them over the fence into the garden. Its an easy step for you, saves space in your garbage and reuses plastic containers that are not accepted in our recycling bins.

Questions? Contact Chris 650-678-4152.

Nov. 10 Meeting Highlights

Thank you to those who came to our PTO meeting last Thursday. For those who weren’t able to attend, some brief highlights of the record are below. For more detailed information, please check out our meeting minutes.

  • There is a Mom’s cookie exchange on Dec. 1 from 7-9pm at the home of Amy Stanbery. This is an adult-only party. Look for detailed information in the Wednesday folder.
  • The Clifford Holiday Boutique is coming Sat., Dec. 10, in the MUB. Please look for more information on the website or contact Barbara Nyland (bfnyland AT gmail.com) for more information on how to participate.
  • Traffic help is needed!! For the safety of your children, there needs to be at least 4 guards. Right now there are only two. Please contact Nanette Silverman if you can help! There is a FULL TURKEY DINNER from Nob Hill Foods for the first 2 people who commit to helping through the end of the school year!!
  • January is Literacy Month at Clifford!! A Read-A-Thon is scheduled for January. If you are interested in helping coordinate the Read-A-Thon, please contact Christina Sullivan (bandcsully3 AT yahoo.com). Check the website for information on Literacy month.

We look forward to seeing you at the next meeting on Thurs., Jan. 12.

2nd Annual Holiday Boutique

Clifford’s PTO is excited to announce that it will be holding its 2nd Annual Holiday Boutique on Saturday Dec. 10, 2011, from 10am to 6pm in the MUB.

We are now accepting vendor applications.  This is a perfect opportunity for Clifford parents to showcase their baking, artistic and crafting skills while making a little extra money to buy those special gifts for your loved ones.  We will also be accepting applications from independent sales reps from home sales companies such as Cookie Lee, Avon, Tupperware etc.

If you are interested, please contact Barbara Nyland at bfnyland AT gmail.com or 650-366-6699.

Traffic Guards Save Lives – Be a Clifford Hero!

Traffic guards around Clifford are necessary to keep our students, staff and families safe. Currently, the traffic team is short one of its members and the loss has been felt by anyone picking up in the afternoon. Luckily, school staff and administrators have stepped in to help. Even Mr. Lind has been spotted with a stop sign!

If you have some time at drop-off or pickup, please think about volunteering to help with traffic. It is a vital job to keep everyone safe and traffic moving well. Please contact Nanette Silverman.