We would love YOUR help with Candids!! To upload pictures, you must first sign into your Picaboo account at https://store.shopyearbook.com/earhartyearbook. Once you are logged in, if you look in the upper right area, immediately below the big black banner, you will see a camera icon. Click on the “Share Photos” link next to the camera icon. When uploading your photos, please be sure to select the proper section. Sections included Candids for each grade, PE, Media Center, Music, Green Team, Science, Readathon, Art, Halloween, Spirit Days, Winter Holiday Spirit, and Earhart Families! We appreciate your support and participation. If you …
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Join us on Wednesday, March 8th for the kick-off of our Earhart Garden Club! This free, volunteer-led club is for TK-5th graders and their families. We ask that a caregiver accompany TK-2nd graders, but this is not required. Meetups will be on Wednesdays after school from 1:50-2:50 pm and 1 Saturday a month (likely on Ocean Clean-up days). We will provide snacks and gardening gloves/tools. Please plan to dress your child accordingly, as this is an outdoor activity. If you are not attending, please plan to pick up your child at 2:50 pm. To make this club sustainable and successful, …
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Does the PTA Executive Board feel like a secret society? Ever wonder what we actually *DO*? Well, it’s no secret, and we would love for you to join us! As with all PTAs, we are governed by a set of rules (our bylaws) that require certain requirements to be met. This includes hosting meetings, timely communication, financial reporting, and auditing, soliciting membership, and more. If you are interested in possibly running for one of these positions, please contact parlia@earhartpta.org. President | Recording Secretary | Treasurer | Executive VP | VP Membership | Historian | Financial Secretary | Auditor | Parliamentarian* …
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CALLING ALL STUDENT ARTISTS! Our annual yearbook art contest is here! This year’s theme will be: BUILDING OUR FUTURE! We are looking for Earhart STUDENT’S ORIGINAL ideas and artwork from all grades! Please do not copy elements from past yearbook winners and runners ups hoping we will choose the same style. It is important that art is based on the children’s designs and imagination, without parental or outside influence or assistance. Have your child design a one-page (plain white 8 1/2 x11 paper) that reflects the theme. The picture needs to be VERTICAL to be considered. We will have 3 …
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The name might sound a little intimidating, but the Nominating Committee’s job is to help identify people who would be a good fit for next year’s PTA Executive Board. They are currently seeking 5-7 members to join and help make connections to new volunteers. Who: The current Parliamentarian is the committee chair and the Principal serves as an advisor. One other current board member is allowed to join, and the rest should be general PTA members. The current President is not allowed to participate in the committee in any capacity. What: They work together to develop the candidate slate for …
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This Spring we are looking for families to help us get our Earhart gardens back in shape! The gardens will not only beautify our school, but will provide areas for hands-on science lessons, become butterfly-friendly habitats, and provide plenty of native flowers and plants for our pollinators. On Saturday, February 11, PTA invites you to a Garden Work Party at school, behind the science classrooms. All ages and skill levels are welcome. Activities include weeding, mulching pathways, and planting. If you have large pieces of cardboard, feel free to bring those since we will put the cardboard down in …
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Math Kangaroo is an international math competition for grades 1-12, and there is still time to participate in the Earhart after-school practice sessions! While the in-person test centers are closed for registration, the Virtual Centers are still accepting registration until March 12. The only difference between a virtual center and an in-person one is that students will take the March 16th exam online. Registration fee is $35, and virtual competitors are welcome to join the in-person practices happening every Thursday. To learn more and to register click here. If you have questions, please contact Shulin Lin, Math Kangaroo Coordinator.
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The California Distinguished Schools program recognizes schools for their excellent work in one of two categories: closing the achievement gap and achieving exceptional student performance. You can learn more by reading the following Patch article. We are so proud of and grateful for Earhart’s entire staff’s dedication to our students at the highest levels. PTA is proud to support you in any way we can!
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At Tuesday evening’s School Board Meeting (1/10), several cost-saving proposals for the district were discussed. The district is receiving less money due to lower enrollment and loss of federal one-time funds, as well as a reprioritization of funding programs to meet its mission and vision. Among the proposals was the recommendation to phase out funding for “Innovative Programs” in three schools. The current proposal brought to the January 10 Board meeting is to gradually reduce the funding for Earhart’s (innovative) science program. The slide below (full presentation here) illustrates the recommended timing of the reduction: 23-24 school year: no changes …
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Our Instructional Leadership Team selected the week of December 5 as Spirit Week. Our student council selected the following spirit themes for each day: Monday, 12/5 – Rollout of Bed Day (Pajama Day) Tuesday 12-6– Mismatched Day (mix funky patterns, colors, different shoes etc.) Wednesday, 12/7 – Sports Day Thursday, 12/8 – Upcycle Day (Students express their creativity and concern for the Earth. For example, they can create a hat, bracelet, shirt, etc. made from homemade materials that would be recycled. Friday, 12/9– Rainbow Day TK and Kindergarten students wear Red shirts, hats, etc. 1st grade students wear Orange shirts, hats, etc. 2nd grade students wear Yellow shirts, hats, etc. 3rd …
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The Scholastic Book Fair is coming back to Earhart from Wednesday, 11/9 – Thursday, 11/17. The book fair will take place in the front room of the Media Center. Last year our families helped earn over $5,200+ in books for our school! Parents/guardians can set up an (optional) eWallet for their students which allows the students to shop on their own without the need for cash or cards. You can even share the eWallet link with grandparents, aunts, uncles, or other family members so that they can treat your student to some books as well! Visit eWallet to get started. …
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Back To School Night for 1st -5th When: Thursday, August 25th -6:00 – 6:30 / 1st – 2nd and SDC K-2 -6:30 – 7:00 / 3rd – 4th -7:00 – 7:30 / 5th – SDC 3 – 5th Times are to accommodate are to avoid sibling pairings. Back to School will be in person for those who are able to join us. All teachers will provide a type of online presentation (i.e. PowerPoint, Google slide, Live zoom feed). Please check in with your teacher on which online presentation they will be providing. TK Back To School Night: TBA Kindergarten …
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Alameda Education Foundation’s After School Enrichment program offers fun, educational after-school classes. Our programs feature small class sizes and are taught by experts in their fields. Earhart’s classes include magic, carpentry, gymnastics, kids self-defense, Mandarin, fashion, drama, math, and more. Plus, check out Alameda-wide classes in golf and music. *Registration is online and opens on August 25, 2022, at 9:30 AM. There will be a price increase of $10 on September 16.* Scholarships are available. For more information, to view classes, or to register go to: AlamedaEducation.org/Earhart-classes Alameda-wide classes are available at: AlamedaEducation.org/Alameda-wide-classes Questions? Email: Earhart@alamedaeducation.org
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Bookmark this page to remember when to pick up your kiddos from school!
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The traffic situation has always been a pain point for our families and the surrounding areas. We will continue to work on creating safe and efficient procedures as we start and move through the school year. Please continue to be kind and courteous to our fellow drivers as we drive along our Alameda streets. If possible please continue to use alternative modes of transportation when dropping off or picking up students at Earhart as much as possible. Drop Off Area (WHITE ZONE) Please abide by the traffic laws in regards to. Please use this area as drop off and …
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From Mr. Leung: Data Confirmation by Aug. 12 – Important: All families TK-5 returning and new must complete data confirmation in the AERIES Family Portal. If you need assistance, please drop by or call our office team. We will be happy to assist you. To find your child’s teacher, families must complete the data confirmation.
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Your families are invited to a park play date to kick off the 2022-2023 school year. This event is open to all Earhart Aviators, parents, guardians, and siblings! Light refreshments will be served. We look forward to seeing you all!
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Earhart PTA is sponsoring “Fun Fridays” until the end of the school year: Who: Everyone is invited to come have fun in the morning! What: Students and teachers are invited to wear their Earhart t-shirts, Earhart PTA will be doing the rest! When: every Friday starting 4/8 until the end of the school year Where: Earhart school Why: To have fun and show school spirit!
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CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR YEARBOOK ART CONTEST WINNERS! We had a great showing from all grades and we are very proud of all of our artists! Runner Ups: SDC: Massimo Pell (Miller) Kindergarten: Luna Begom Le (McCracken) First Grade: Evie Tran (Kernagis) Second Grade: Neriah Liu (Bliss) Third Grade: Natalie Baratz (Morgan) Fourth Grade: Rory Bertain (McMahon) Fifth Grade: Natalia Olveira (Gross) Honorable Mention: Penelope Fong (4th-McMahon): Will be used as our autograph page WINNERS OF THE CONTEST AND FREE YEARBOOK: Front Cover: Madeline Coffey (4th-Frock) Back Cover: Noah Yuen (5th-Gross) Inside Cover: Nimique Cilliers (2nd-Bliss) 2021-2022 YEARBOOKS NOW AVAILABLE FOR …
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