SEPTEMBER          8

FIRST MAINTENANCE DAY OF THE YEAR! – VOLUNTEERS - NO CLASS ASSIGNED – 8:00-11:00 A.M.      FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED.  THERE IS A CAP ON THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE FOR THE VOLUNTEER DAYS SO SIGN UP NOW.  TO PUT YOUR NAME ON THE LIST, EMAIL JENNIFER ZIMMERMAN, BOARD MAINTENANCE CHAIRPERSON,  AT:  jszimmermann@yahoo.com 

DO THE FIRST ONE AND GET YOUR MAINTENANCE DEPOSIT BACK SOONER! 

IMPORTANT: CLASSES ARE EACH ASSIGNED A MAINTENANCE DAY.  MARK YOUR CALENDAR NOW TO JOIN YOUR CLASSMATES!!  YOU ARE REQUIRED TO ATTEND YOUR ASSIGNED MAINTENANCE DAY.  IF FOR SOME REASON YOU CANNOT ATTEND, YOU MUST SELECT ONE OF THE “VOLUNTEER” MAINTENANCE DAYS IN ORDER TO GET YOUR DEPOSIT BACK.  THERE IS A CAP ON THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE FOR THE VOLUNTEER DAYS SO PLAN AHEAD.  VOLUNTEER DAYS ARE: SEPT. 8, JAN. 5 OR MAY 31 (FINAL MAINTENANCE DAY)       

8 – 19

ORIENTATION/REQUIRED CLASSES – MANDATORY -  PARENTS ONLY PLEASE!

Meet with your teacher and individual class to discuss class-specific information, logistics, emergency procedures, ages and stages.  Both parents encouraged to attend; one is required.  Your teacher will be contacting you prior to your first class.

 All classes take place at Little Hands from 6:45-9:00 p.m. unless otherwise noted. (*). See below for your specific class date/time:

·          Sat., September 8 - Fri.A.M. Class w/Teacher Erika    * (11:45-2:00 p.m.)

·          Sat., September 8 - Thurs. “Evening” Class  w/Teacher Erika  *(2:45-5:00 p.m.)

·          Mon.,September 10 -  Tues. A.M. Class w/Teacher Lalaine; Thurs. A.M. Class w/Teacher Pat

·          Tues., September 11- Wed.P.M.#2 Class w/Teacher Pat; Fri. P.M. Class w/Teacher Donna 

·          Wed.,September 12- Wed. A.M. Class w/Teacher Lalaine; Mon. A.M. Class w/Teacher Donna

·          Thurs.,September 13-  M/W P.M. Class w/Teacher Donna; T/Th P.M. Class w/Teacher Carol

17

DAY CLASSES BEGIN– PARENTS AND CHILDREN NOW ATTEND TOGETHER!

23

ICE CREAM SOCIAL   2:30-4:30 p.m.  Bring the whole family for an ice cream feast at Little Hands!  Hosted by your Little Hands Board of Directors.  GET YOUR LITTLE HANDS T-SHIRTS

OCTOBER

6

MAINTENANCE DAY   8:00-11:00 a.m.  – TEACHER PAT’S WED P.M. #2 CLASS

Early October

CLASS PHOTOS – at the beginning of each class, we will be taking a big class photo. Please arrive on time and be sure to all wear your Little Hands t-shirts!  Orders placed that day!

Mid-late October

FALL REQUIRED NIGHT CLASSES-MANDATORY FOR ALL PARENTS -  6:45-9:00 p.m. 

Meet with your teacher and class.   Date and location for your specific class TBA.    Both parents encouraged to attend; one is required.

20

HARVEST FESTIVAL/HALLOWEEN PARTY AT LH – 9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon   Bring the whole family!

NOVEMBER

3

MAINTENANCE DAY – 8:00-11:00 a.m. – TEACHER CAROL’S T/TH P.M. CLASS

7

Family Connections’ Author’s Night at Hiller Aviation    Be a guest and/or volunteer to help out our sister-school in East Palo Alto!

13

FALL KICK-OFF/ALL SCHOOL MANDATORY MEETING – 7-9:30   (Social 6:30)

19-23

**********THANKSGIVING WEEK BREAK – No classes***********

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TALBOT’S TOY NIGHT- A fun adult night out.  Bring adult family & friends.  Make it a date-night!

Join us for this fun Little Hands tradition to kick-off your holiday shopping!  You’ll enjoy food and beverages at Talbot’s Toy Store in San Mateo. Closed to the public and open for just us that night!  Free gift-wrapping; wide selection of toys, books, etc.   LH benefits w/10% of all revenue.

DECEMBER

1

MAINTENANCE DAY   8:00-11:00 a.m. – TEACHER LALAINE’S TUES. A.M. CLASS

24 – Jan 4, 2008

********** WINTER HOLIDAY BREAK – NO CLASSES  (2 WEEKS OFF) **********

JANUARY

5

MAINTENANCE DAY   8:00-11:00 a.m. - THURS. P.M. #2 CLASS IS REQUIRED TO ATTEND THIS MAINTENANCE DAY.  VOLUNTEERS ARE FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED –THERE IS A CAP ON THE NUMBER OF VOLUNTEERS SO SIGN UP NOW.  TO VOLUNTEER, EMAIL JENNIFER ZIMMERMANN, BOARD MAINTENANCE CHAIRPERSON, AT: jszimmermann@yahoo.com

7-11

CLASSES RESUME

Mid January

JANUARY BABY CLASS BEGINS!  (For parents w/babies 8-13 mos. as of 1/1/08)

23

WINTER ALL SCHOOL MANDATORY MEETING - SPICE SPEAKER NIGHT – Sequoia High School Carrington Hall 7:30-9:30  Featuring Mary Sheedy Kurchinka, Author of Raising Your Spirited Child; Joint Sponsors: Sequoia Adult School Parent Preschools and  CCAT Group

FEBRUARY

2

MAINTENANCE DAY 8:00-11:00 a.m. - TEACHER DONNA’S MON. A.M. AND M/W P.M. CLASSES

9

PANCAKE BREAKFAST - 8:00 - 11:00 a.m. at Twin Pines Park Community Center, Belmont; Details TBA

18-22

********** PRESIDENT’S WEEK BREAK – NO CLASSES (1 WEEK) **********

Late Feb/Early Mar

SPRING REQUIRED NIGHT CLASSES-MANDATORY – 6:45-9:00 p.m.

Meet with your teacher and class.  Date and location for your specific class TBA.   Both parents encouraged to attend; one is required.

MARCH

                                 1

MAINTENANCE DAY  8:00-11:00 a.m. – TEACHER ERIKA’S FRI. A.M. CLASS

                                 8

LITTLE HANDS SPRING FUNDRAISER AT DOMENICO WINERY IN SAN CARLOS!  ADULTS ONLY  SAVE THE DATE AND GET YOUR SITTER NOW!   DETAILS TBA

                           17-28

********** SPRING  BREAK – NO CLASSES (2 WEEKS) **********

                               29

MAINTENANCE DAY    8:00-11:00 a.m.. – TEACHER DONNA’S FRI. P.M. CLASS

APRIL

               Mid-Late April

FINAL REQUIRED NIGHT CLASSES – MANDATORY- END OF YEAR WRAP-UP  6:45-9:00 p.m.

Meet with your teacher and class.  Date and location for your specific class TBA.   Both parents encouraged to attend; one is required. 

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MAINTENANCE DAY  8:00-11:00 a.m.   – TEACHER LALAINE’S WED. A.M. CLASS

MAY

                                         4

LH Annual All School Picnic – Twin Pines Park, Belmont   11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.   Details TBA

                                      17

San Carlos Hometown Days Parade – Details TBA

                                 19-23

Last week of Classes

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MAINTENANCE DAY  8:00-11:00 a.m.  – THURS. A.M. CLASS REQUIRED TO ATTEND THIS MAINTENANCE DAY.  THIS IS THE LAST OPPORTUNITY TO VOLUNTEER AND COMPLETE YOUR MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENT FOR THE SCHOOL!  VOLUNTEERS ARE FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED – THERE IS A CAP ON THE NUMBER OF VOLUNTEERS SO SIGN UP NOW.  TO VOLUNTEER, EMAIL JENNIFER ZIMMERMANN, BOARD MAINTENANCE CHAIRPERSON, AT jszimmermann@yahoo.com    

JUNE

***SUMMER SESSION BEGINS EARLY JUNE***

On-line Registration in the Spring!

NOTES:

·          School year consists of 36 classes:  6 Required Night Classes (4 w/ your class; 2 with the entire school); and 30 day-classes with your child.

·          Shaded area indicates MANDATORY CLASSES!

·          Board Meetings held first Wednesday of most months; all invited to attend.  Contact a Board Member for exact day/location.

·          Calendar subject to change; additional classes/events to be announced.

·          More news to come!

o         Check your email for weekly updates and special announcements

o         See posters at school, check your folder and listen to announcements for additional information in class each week!