Clifford Parents: Join The Zumba Party

Brand new at Clifford, on Wednesday mornings, after drop-off:

Kick-start your day with a spot of Zumba action! All parents welcome! Come enjoy a combination of Latin and International music with a fun and effective workout system.

Where: Clifford School Room 3

When: Wednesdays 8:30AM to 9:30AM

Price: Donations for Clifford School will be appreciated (suggested range $2 to $5)

No sign-ups. Just show up, ready for some moves!

See you there. Starting Wednesday, September 18th.

Lights, Audience, Action: School Play Announcement!

The land of Agrabah, City of Enchantment, awaits all you Clifford thespians!

We’re excited to report that our school play this year is Aladdin Junior! The performances will run Friday through Sunday, February 7-9, 2014. The production is a collaboration between Clifford School and the San Carlos Children’s Theater — and it is funded by the PTO.

Aladdin Junior is open to all students, Kinders through 8th Graders! For 3rd Graders through 8th Graders, auditions have already happened, and rehearsals are underway.

Parents of Kinders, 1st Graders, and 2nd Graders: Your child can join the Ensemble! The musical director again this year is our very own Mrs. Overbey! Register here, and you will receive some paperwork soon after registration. Complete all the forms and include a $25 fee (if writing a check, make payable to “Clifford School PTO”). Turn the payment and completed paperwork into the school office by November 20, 2013. No auditions for the Ensemble.

For details about the Ensemble rehearsal schedule, show times, parent volunteer hour requirements, and more, check out our flyer here.

For questions and information about financial assistance, please contact:

Jerry Schembri
jerry.schembri@sbcglobal.net
(650)-455-3025

First Parent Meeting of the Year: Come on Down!

Greetings Clifford familes,

Please join your fell0w-parents, from Kinder through 8th Grade, in the library on Thursday, September 19, at 7PM to learn more about what’s happening in our fab school.

A light dinner will be served, along with snacks and drinks, and you are welcome to bring your kiddos with you. Spanish translation is also available.

Check out the Parent-Teacher Organization’s (PTO) agenda here, along with the PTO’s proposed budget for the 2013/2014 year.

Lastly, scroll down here (look below When We Meet) to check out the minutes from May 2013 and June 2013.

See you there with bells on!

Come Out & Play Night and Book Fair: September 24

One of the greatest community events at Clifford is the annual Come Out & Play night! This year’s energy- and fun-filled gathering happens Tuesday, September 24, from 4:30 to 7PM approximately. K through 5 students and their families are invited.

The blacktop becomes home to a slew of games and activities — dodge ball, hoola-hooping, skipping, tennis like you’ve never seen before, other ball games, and more! Parents are encouraged to join in. The kids, in particular, get a kick out of the Students vs. Adults dodge ball antics.

Food, snacks, and drinks will be on sale, too.

We need parent helpers to make this fantastic event be a success. Please contact Ann Berljafa via aberljafa@gmail.com  and 650-766-0962 to let her know how you can help.

Specific jobs:

  • Water coolers:  someone to fill the water coolers with water and lemonade, buy ice
  • Set up tables (coolers are available at school)
  • Paper cups: someone to pick up paper cups for the water (at least 100) and medium-size cups (6-8oz for lemonade)
  • Costco run: Somebody to pick up bottled water, nacho cheese and chips
  • Pizza: someone to order pizza (cheese, pepperoni ); Costco or elsewhere
  • PA set up
  • Music: someone to create a kid friendly play-list
  • Food Sellers: People to handle the $$ and be in charge of cash drawer; make poster with what is available to buy
  • Popsicles: somebody to buy box of popsicles
  • Flyers: someone to make flyers for folders, along with posters to hang around school; helpers to tape up flyers around the campus

In addition, Come Out & Play night this year will be combined with the Scholastic Book Fair. 5th Grade teacher, Mrs. Defouw, has offered to open the doors for students and parents for a visit — and hopefully to shop!  If you are interested in helping at the Book Fair, please contact Ann Bejljafa at aberljafa@gmail.com or Victoria Defouw at vdefouw@rcsdk8.net.

Thank you.