WELCOME TO THE 2011/2012 SCHOOL YEAR

DON'T MISS OUT!

SESSION 3 OF AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENT CLASSES ARE STARTING THE WEEK OF January 30th
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CHECK OUT THE 2011/2012 CHERRY VALLEY SPIRIT WEAR CLICK HERE. 
The next order is going in the 1st week of February!
Exciting Events in January:
January 26th: Symposium Parent Night
January 27th: Furlough Day / No School and Skate Night

Exciting Events in February:
February 7th: Advisory Council Meeting at 3:30 in the Library
February 9th: PTA Meeting at 6:30 in the Lodge
February 10th: FAMILY BINGO NIGHT at 6:00pm in the Lodge
February 13th: Friends of Cherry Valley Library at 7:00pm
February 17th: Furlough Day / No School
February 21st: Foundation Meeting at 6:00pm in the Library

_Mary Collins School
10th Annual Symposium
WHEN: January 28, 2012
TIME: 9am-3pm
WHERE: 1001 Cherry Street, Petaluma, CA
~Doors opens at 8:30
~Walk-ins OK
Please Join Us This Year in Welcoming:
Peggy Albers and Jo Boaler

__Dr. Jo Boaler
Professor of Education (Mathematics) Stanford University
All children can experience enjoyment and success when learning mathematics, but very few do. We know how to give students positive experiences but there is a huge gap between what we know works, from research, and what happens in most classrooms. There is an urgent need to increase public understanding of the actions that we can all take to give students positive mathematical experiences.

Dr. Peggy Albers
Professor of English and Literacy Education, Georgia State University
Literacy today is more than reading and writing. Being literate in the 21st century takes the ability to critically access, interpret, and create meaning through multiple forms of expression. Alternate forms of communications –such as art, music, drama, film, multimedia, digital media, technologies and dance-play a crucial role in helping students cultivate these skills.
_The Symposium is for listening, dialoging and reflecting about learning and knowing in order to strengthen the foundation of our teaching practice. Mary Collins, the principal of Mary Collins School from 1976—1982, believed that the best teaching and learning comes from a knowledge of the learning process. She believed it is the joy and duty of teachers to be lifelong learners. This symposium is presented in that spirit.

_4 ways to register!

_ ONLINE: http://www.cherryvalleypta.org

Mail:
Make checks payable to: Mary Collins Memorial Fund  
Mail to: Symposium, 1001 Cherry Street, Petaluma, CA 94952

Faxed:
(707) 778-4839

Pay at the door

Doors opens at 8:30 Walk-ins OK.

Saturday Symposium Registration
Open to the public
(if not registering online)

registration_2012_final.pdf
File Size: 633 kb
File Type: pdf
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_Thursday Night
Cherry Valley Parent Night - No Charge
Childcare Complimentary
Please Pre-Register so we can adequately prepare for
space and childcare
PARENT NIGHT —Thursday, January 26, 2012
Time: 6:30-8:30 Location: on campus/TBD

(if not registering online)
parent_night_rsvp.pdf
File Size: 525 kb
File Type: pdf
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    Symposium Online Registration

    REGISTRATION IS NOT COMPLETE UNTIL PAYMENT IS RECEIVED
    CLICK "SUBMIT" THEN CHOOSE CORRECT PAYMENT OPTION ~ THANK YOU!

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_Saturday Symposium Cost:
One person…….. ………..$45.00* Save $5.00 and bring a friend!
Two or more people ……. $40.00* each *Cost includes lunch.
Symposium Registration
One Person
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University Student Registration

$25 University Students - Fill Out Above Registration
University Student(s)
Enter name of University
Email Address

_Symposium Mulit-Guest Registration

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Two or more people...
Symposium Guests - Choose Amount

Mission of Cherry Valley School

The purpose of education is to help students develop the best that is in them.  Part of that is an appreciation of who they are as well as a respect for differences and diversity. I hope that students will leave the process of education more curious than when they entered it. This curiosity about life would give students a sense of competence and confidence that comes from years of learning creative problem-solving and thinking skills. This confidence would impel students to satisfy their curiosity to be willing to be responsible for others within the society to make it better for all.

Mary Collins
Principal of Cherry Valley School (1974 - 1984)

What's New?

This year, our goal is to streamline processes and communication.  In an effort to do this efficiently, we have created a PTA Website.  You will be able to sign up for the PTA, see open volunteer positions, order spirit wear and find out what's happening around campus!

How can I Help?

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There are many ways you can contribute!  Time, expertise, esrip, dine out and/or donation!

Check out the volunteer page!  There are opportunities to lead projects, be part of a volunteer team or spend a few minutes on the computer!  You can volunteer from home or at school.

We have many great events and fun opportunities!  Your expertise could help us!  From gardening, to crafts to spreadsheets to internet gurus... we need your input!

Escrip... sign up here and when you shop, Cherry Valley PTA receives a percentage!

Donations.  Don't have time, but would love to donate!  We've made it easy!  Check out how your donation helps your student! What PTA Funds 

Click on the button below, to donate

Where are the Cherries?

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Cherry Valley is an amazing school with many unique attributes.  We have an enriching gardening program with a farm stand, we are environmentally friendly and have implemented our Cool the Earth program, we support local farms for our lunch program and our parents are very involved in the well being of their children and the school they go to.

Our cherries are definitely a symbol of our school, but the sunflower struck me.  It reminds me of the bright smiling faces on our kids, of our garden, of the growth , the earth we all respect and we all are working to conserve and most importantly the bright future our kids have to look forward to.  With the butterfly in corner symbolizing their beautiful transformation as the children learn and grow. I feel this design symbolized all aspects of our wonderful school and how beautiful it is!
~ Heidi Overman, PTA President