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Multicultural Festival 5/29: See You There

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Multicultural2015Come on down to the Clifford Campus on Friday, May 29, from 4PM to 8PM for Clifford’s Multicultural Festival. This is a come-one come-all event, with lots of activities for everybody:

  • Watch your favorite teacher get dunked in the dunk tank
  • Soak up the entertainment–Folklórico Dancers and Clifford Students’ Talent Show
  • Cool new rides this year, including the Amazing ZORB Riders, where you can race your friends, and Surf Rider Challenge, where you ride the waves of fun!
  • Enjoy delicious foods

THE FESTIVAL COMMITTEE IS ACCEPTING DONATIONS:  WATER, SODA, NAPKINS, PLATES, MUSTARD, AND KETCHUP.

ANY FOOD OR DESSERT ITEMS ARE WELCOME — OR CASH DONATIONS ACCEPTED.

To donate food or drinks, you can hand over your item/s in the pick-up/drop-off circle before and after school this week. You can donate cash this way, too. On Friday morning, you can also deliver your item/s to the PTO office, where they will be stored.

We will have a BRACELET PRE-SALE ($6.00) Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday after school. Regular price is $8 the day of the event. The bracelets allow you to enjoy all the rides & games!

ALL proceeds go to Clifford School.

Community, Fundraising, Social, Sports, Volunteering

Lap-A-Thon Time: “Fun in the Sun” on May 8

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HappySunMark your calendars for this year’s LAP-A-THON fundraiser: it’s the FUN IN THE SUN RUN, and it’s happening during the school day on Friday, May 8, 2015.

Fitness, prizes, and fun await!

WHAT’S THIS EVENT ALL ABOUT?

Our students run laps on Clifford’s upper track and they invite family members, friends, neighbors (and so on) to give $$ pledges for every lap they complete.

One class from Kindergarten through 5th grade — and one Middle School homeroom class — with the highest rate of participation will win an ice cream party! Top fundraisers will also be eligible for fantastic prizes, including gift cards at some of your favorite local spots (see list below).

Parents, we need your participation to make the Lap-a-thon a success! Sign up to volunteer on May 8th — or in the weeks leading up to our wonderful fundraising event. To volunteer for one or more different slots, go to the signup page.

RAFFLE PRIZES INCLUDE GIFT CARDS FOR:

  • Rockin’ Jump
  • Jamba Juice
  • Pizza My Heart
  • Sakura 2
  • Peninsula Beauty

If you have questions or need additional information, contact Clifford parent Kathryn Snow using this form on the signup page.

Note: All the money raised goes directly into our PTO-sponsored PE program, which would not be possible without these funds.

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NEW: Mother & Son Event, May 9

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We’re inviting Clifford moms and sons to our very first Mother & Son Sports Night.

It’s all happening Saturday, May 9, 2015 from 5:30 to 7:30PM at Sports House in Redwood City.

You do not have to be a sports enthusiast to attend this fun event.

The deadline has been extended to May 1st for purchasing!

Cost: $15 per person (all tickets must be pre-paid). So, for example, if you are bringing your two sons, you will pay $45 — and you need to update the quantity when you check out to “3” tickets.

There are two ways to buy tickets:

  • You can pay using your credit card via the link below (you don’t have to have a PayPal account to pay online). Again, please remember to update the quantity in the PayPal screen, depending on the number of people going.
  • Write a check made payable to Clifford School PTO, and leave your check in the PTO lockbox in the school office — look for a black box labeled Parents’ Club.

Venue information: 

3151 Edison Way,
Redwood City, CA 94063
(650) 362-4100

Note: You need to complete a waiver to participate. Print out and fill in the form here or complete the waiver at check-in.

See you there, Dolphin Mothers and Dolphin Sons!


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Mother (or chaperone) Name


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New Clifford Student Artwork: Library Exhibit

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We have updated Clifford School’s Art in Action exhibit in Redwood City downtown library in the children’s section. The 3rd graders’ “Starry Night” paintings inspired by Van Gogh are on display.

If you haven’t seen the Art in Action library exhibit yet, we encourage you to visit!  Selby Lane, Orion, Redeemer, Roy Cloud, Clifford & Adelante elementary schools are participating, and each school displays and updates their students’ artwork monthly.

Please come and check out fellow-students’ artwork!

–Kay Rim and Rachel Winmill

 

If you are interested in teaching or assisting in Art in Action lessons, please contact:

  • Kay at kaysuzu70@yahoo.com
  • Rachel at wade_rachel@hotmail.com

Thank you.

 

Related links:

Winter Family Night: Fun Times

Clifford Students’ Masterpieces on Display Downtown!

Clifford Students’ Artwork on Show at Peet’s

Art in Action: Your Students are Ready for Action

Clifford Flower Power at Peet’s!

Spring Artwork at Peet’s by Clifford Painters!

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Dash for Cash: Lap-a-thon 2014 is Today!

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lapathonMay 2nd, Friday: It’s our annual Lap-a-thon FUNraiser, DASH FOR CA$H. The students start their laps, class by class, at 8:30AM, and things wrap up at roughly 2:20PM. Scroll down towards the end of this posting for the complete schedule!

Click here for the Pledge Form.

Note: Printed copies are also available in the school office (on the flyer display case, near the door).

This year, we want to highlight that May is “National Physical Fitness and Sports Month” – an opportune time to get our K-8 students to dash while raising ca$h. The money raised will help pay for the various PTO-sponsored programs in our school, such as Rhythm and Moves (K-5 PE), Marine Science Institute Program, and Art-in-Action. Last year we raised almost $14,000, and our goal is to beat that amount this year!

Got 30 minutes to spare on the day? We need volunteers, and there are various shifts available. We need parents to help with setup, first aid, lap markers, escorting individual classes, cleanup, and more.

This is a super-fun way to get involved, while you cheer on and watch your student complete laps. Learn more and sign up for a spot here.

Lap-A-Thon Schedule:
8:30 – 9:00am – 2nd & 1st
9:10 – 9:40am – 3rd
10:05 – 10:25am – Kindergarten + K/1
10:35 – 11:05 – 4th
11:15 – 11:45 – 5th
11:55 – 12:25 – 6th
45 Minute Break – Middle School Lunch
1:10 – 1:40 – 7th
1:50 – 2:20 – 8th

 

Have questions? Email our committee:

  • Sam Eterovich 1akasam@comcast.net
  • Katherine Schembri kathandnora@aol.com
  • Solly Catiis scatiis@sbcglobal.net

 

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Clifford Parents: Join The Zumba Party

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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.