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Minutes January 29 2010 PDF Print E-mail
Written by Hillary Conlon   
Friday, 29 January 2010 21:35

 

Thanks to the PA Board, Student Council and All The Families who attended Family Fun Night. It was a blast!

Look for photos and movie links in this Friday's Note, compliments of Alex Friedman.

This article includes information about the following items:

  1. 2/19 PA Meeting: Read and Discuss!
  2. School Ski Trip March 12-14 at the Granlibakken Resort and Alpine Meadows in North Lake Tahoe
  3. Emergency Kits
    • Still Need 5 Backpacks/Duffel Bags
    • Students with Allergies or Medical Considerations
    • Building Platform for New Water Tank--Need Handymen!
  4. Added PA Meeting: "Race to Nowhere" --Viewing Time TBD
  5. Survey for Children's Choice Lunch Program Is Coming...

 
Last Updated on Friday, 29 January 2010 22:17
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Minutes October 16 2009 PDF Print E-mail
Written by Lisa Rokas   
Friday, 30 October 2009 16:23

Parent Association Meeting Minutes

October 16, 2009

In Attendance:  Hillary Conlon, Pam Yares, Gina Baker, Nicole Mills, Jennifer Ondrejka, Carol Goldman, Lisa Rokas, Kay Long-Martin, Liesl Ferreira, Lilly Omid, Adele Connor, Inna Shapiro, Dave Hague

I. The meeting began with Hillary introducing our guest speaker:  Angela Stanford, Director of Nutrition for Children's Choice.

Angela is also a registered dietician.  Angela gave an overview of the lunch program from Children's Choice and all of their new developments.  The goal for Children's Choice is they want students to try something new and expand their palates.  They have a new menu each month, and they completely revamped their menu over the summer.  New this year - sushi!  Now 95% of their meals are made from scratch.  Their meals have no high fructose corn syrup, no MSG and no artificial colors and flavors.  They use hormone free beef and organic greens, potatoes and rice.  When deciding on their menus they look at seasonality of produce and look at buying from local vendors when possible.  They have worked with Semifreddi's to make bread rolls exclusively for Children's Choice.  In preparing their menus, they follow federal and state nutritional guidelines, as well as the NSMP standards, which are the most strict.  They want all entrees to have 6 grams of fiber and reduced sodium.  If your student is allergic to gluten, soy, dairy, peanuts, etc., there is information on their website regarding allergens on all of their entrees.  They are now using 100% compostible containers with water/soy based ink on the wrappers.  Children's Choice has a green team and can work with our school to set up a way to compost their containers.  If you want to contact Angela her email is This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Last Updated on Friday, 30 October 2009 19:34
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Mission Statement PDF Print E-mail
The saklan valley school parents’ association is committed to maintaining an organization that supports and embraces the entire school community. We recognize that our success in the healthy and positive academic, social and emotional development of our children is dependent upon the partnership between parents, faculty and head of school.
 
 
 
eScrip Information PDF Print E-mail

The Parent Association would like to welcome new and returning families to the beginning of the school year! We are writing to ask you to join or update your participation in the eScrip program.

The eScrip program is a valuable source of financial support for Saklan Valley School–at no direct cost or special effort to participants!

The eScrip program is simple and safe. Here is how to sign up:

  • You can register a new account online or update your existing account using the following information:
  • Register your ATM cards, and your personal and business credit cards.
  • Enroll your Macy’s card for added contributions from this vendor.
  • Be sure to go on line to renew your eScrip commitment to Safeway before November 1, for uninterrupted contributions!

 

Many of your favorite merchants are participants, including Eddie Bauer, Round Table Pizza and major supermarkets. You can check out the extensive lists of participating merchants at the eScrip website. Just sign up and continue to shop as usual.

If you have any questions about this program, please feel free to contact me at

  • 925-855-0853 or
  • This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

Yours truly,

Lisa Rokas, eScrip Coordinator
 

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