John Muir Elementary Highlights: Feb. 19-25

The following are highlights from the weekly newsletter of Principal Fran Dunleavy.

Principal's message: "I look forward to seeing everyone at Parents’ Night Out on March 24 at 6 pm. Tickets for this lobster feed and dance are $50. The VIP auction will include a parking spot in the staff lot, Principal for a Day, reserved seats at events, etc. See the PTA flyer for all the details. Please plan on attending School Beautification on Sat. Mar. 3, 9-12. Please come even if you can help for only one hour. There will be donuts!"

Enroll in Mad Science online: NASA Journey to Outer Space will be taking place on Fridays from 3–4 p.m. from March 23–May 25. For more information, visit www.madscience.org/southbay. Kindergarten through sixth grade early-bird registration is due March 20.

Get an email when lunch account is low: This is a free service.

1. Go to www.sbpsd.k12.ca.us
2. Click on Food Services
3. Click on MyNutrikids.com
4. Create your account with student ID. (call 650-624-3160 for ID #)
5. Follow prompts to have email sent when account runs low.

If you have any questions, please contact Alisia Muñoz, Food Service Supervisor at 650-624-3127.

Spring pictures: All students will have their pictures taken March 6, and proofs and order forms will be sent after photos are taken.

Expanding Your Horizons: This is a career conference for girls in grades 6–12, which will be at Skyline College on March 17 from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Register at skylinecollege.edu/eyh.

STAR testing: State standardized tests will take place from April 30-May 11 for grades 2 through 6. Please do not take vacation during these two weeks.