SHPC - The Hollow Log

Sleepy Hollow Parents' Club Weekly Newsletter

March 31, 2023

IN THIS EDITION...

April Volunteer of the Month
Buy Tickets for LBBs Today!
Open House Events
Order Your Yearbook Before Price Goes Up Tomorrow!
Community Coalition
POISE Events
Bay Area Ballplayers Spring Break Camp
Celebrate Your Grad With an Ad!
Community 4th of July T-Shirt Design Contest
Please Update Your Contact Information
...and MORE!

VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH

Sleepy Hollow Parents' Club (SHPC) is proud to acknowledge Samantha Spector as Volunteer of the Month for April! In addition to recently hosting the hugely attended Wig Out party at her home, Samantha never shies from an opportunity to give her time to our school. With three students at Sleepy Hollow, you can regularly find her volunteering in the classroom, at Hungry Hollow, on field trips, and behind the scenes as a room parent. What an example of a stellar volunteer!

LBB TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

You DO NOT want to miss these upcoming Legendary Booster Bashes (LBBs)! Spots are limited, and events do sell out (Dad's Duck Dinner sold half the tickets in the first four minutes and the rest SOLD OUT in two days...don't worry, you can still join the waitlist below!) so buy your tickets TODAY!!! If you would like to attend and cost is an issue, please email [email protected].

Bubbledogs Party

Saturday, April 15th at 6 pm; $100 per person; Max: 50 tickets. Champagne and hot dogs — don't knock it til you've tried it! Join us for an amazing evening of fundraising (and fun!) as we recreate London's famed restaurant, Bubbledogs, at a beautiful Orinda residence. Enjoy five different gourmet hot dogs, sides and desserts, signature cocktails at the bar, and a neverending champagne refill! Click HERE to see who has already signed up to pop some bottles!

Location: The McNeill’s Home - 4134 Happy Valley Road

Generously Hosted By: Holly Burns, Annika Impallomeni, Sarah McNeill, and Michelle Moon

Join the WAITLIST for Dad's Duck Dinner!

SOLD OUT!!! Friday, April 21st at 6 pm; $300/person. SOLD OUT!!! Game, bourbon, wine and the company of good men...what more can you ask for? Drinks, duck and other fresh game and an unforgettable night with the boys. Click HERE to see who was lucky enough to grab a ticket!

Dad's Duck Dinner is currently full, but click the button below to be added to the waitlist! You'll be notified if additional tickets become available.

Location: The Walterspiel Home - 576 Dalewood Dr

Hosts: Matt Burr, Blake Cleveland, Brian Eggert, Peter Krimmel, Brian Noga, Mike Raffetto, and Alex Walterspiel

Join the Waitlist!

Pickleball Party

Sunday, May 7th, 3 - 5 pm; $50/person; Max 30 people. Calling all Picklers! Come join us for a fun afternoon of Pickleball and mingling. We’ll have snacks and lots of non-alcoholic and alcoholic drinks to quench your thirst. Click HERE to see who's already signed up to get pickling!

Location: Orinda Country Club Lower Courts

Hosts: Paige Stocker, Alison Born, Alison O’Sullivan, and Stephanie Eggert

Karaoke Night

Saturday, May 20th at 7:30 pm; $100/person. Mic drop! Whether you like singing on stage or by yourself in the car, come join us for an evening of music, dancing and fundraising. Click HERE to see who has already signed up to show off their skillz!

Location: The Burr Home - 515 Miner Road

Hosts: Burr, Cleveland, Krimmel, and Walterspiel Families

OPEN HOUSE EVENTS!

What: Annual 5th Grade Bake Sale!

When: Before/During Sleepy Hollow Open House-

Thursday, April 13th, 5-7pm

Where: Sleepy Hollow MPR

Why: Each year, 5th Grade families celebrate their students' achievements by holding various end-of-year festivities. The main fundraiser for these events is the 5th Grade Bake Sale held at Open House. We would love for the families of Sleepy Hollow to support our 5th Graders by donating a treat to the bake sale and/or purchasing a wonderful sweet item at the Open House (Cash or Venmo will be accepted).

Want to Donate to the Bake Sale? Sign up HERE!

Please contact Britni Arguelles with any questions.

Join us for Sleepy Hollow's First Cultural Food & Traditions Fair on Thursday, April 13th, 5 - 6 pm, where families are invited to share and celebrate a food or tradition before the Spring Open House! Click HERE for more information.

Sponsored by the Sleepy Hollow Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Parents' Group and SHPC.

Questions? Email Vanessa Chan-Lagui.

BUY YOUR YEARBOOK TODAY!

Have you purchased a yearbook yet?? Take advantage of early bird pricing, and buy your student's yearbook TODAY for just $35!

Prices will increase to $40 starting tomorrow, April 1. Sales close on April 9. You will not be able to purchase a yearbook after that date.

Proceeds from yearbook sales directly benefit our school! Don't miss out! Click HERE to order your yearbook today!

If you would like to purchase a yearbook for your student(s) but cost is an issue, please contact Stephanie Wraight.

Fifth Grade Families: The cost of your student's yearbook will be automatically included in the 5th grade activity fee. You do NOT need to purchase a yearbook separately! All 5th graders will receive a yearbook during their end-of-the-year activities.

Because we cannot provide refunds, if you also purchase a yearbook at the link provided above, your student will receive two yearbooks.

COMMUNITY COALITION

March is brimming with celebrations and observances. Among these are Women's History Month; Holi, the Indian festival of colors; St. Patrick's Day, a celebration of Irish heritage (it's also when kids think of catching some mischievous leprechauns); and Ramadan, one of the holiest months of the year for our Muslim community members.

This year, Ramadan started at sundown on Wednesday, March 22nd, marking the beginning of a month of fasting and spiritual rejuvenation for practicing Muslims. For non-Muslims, how can we show respect and support for community members who observe Ramadan? Here's an excellent guide to help us. Ramadan ends with Eid-al-Fitr on Friday, April 21st.

Another big celebration this March is Nowruz, the Persian New Year. Nowruz ("now" for new and "ruz" for day), which is celebrated on spring equinox and began this year on Monday, March 20th, is one of the most joyous occasions on the calendar for millions of people across the globe. Nowruz has been celebrated for thousands of years in many countries including Iran, Iraq, Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Turkey, and more. Observers of the holiday typically start preparing weeks in advance, partaking in spring cleaning rituals and arranging their haft-sins, the traditional centerpiece of seven talismans beginning with the letter "s" that signifies rebirth and renewal. It's a fun celebration that involves the entire family. Happy Nowruz to all our families who observe this celebration! Reference: All About Nowruz for Kids.

POISE EVENTS

Parents of Orinda Individuals in Special Education (POISE) is a support group for parents in Orinda schools seeking support, guidance, and resources for their children with IEPs and/or a 504 plan. Here are some upcoming POISE events:

POISE Coffee Chat on Monday, April 10th, 9-10:30am at Sleepy Hollow Swim and Tennis Club.
POISE Evening Chat with Dr. Nerheim from Orinda Union School District (OUSD) on Tuesday, April 11th, 7pm at Orinda Books. For more information and to register for the event, click HERE.
Virtual Dyslexia Simulation via Zoom on Wednesday, April 12th, 7-8:30pm. For more information and to register for the event, click HERE.

For more information regarding POISE, please visit their website HERE. Please reach out to Sleepy Hollow's POISE Representative, Nikki Mains, with any questions or concerns.

BAY AREA BALLPLAYERS SPRING BREAK CAMP

Enjoying a staycation this week? Bay Area Ballplayers is hosting a Spring Break Camp, April 3rd-6th, 9am - 1:30pm. Lunch is included. Click HERE for more information.

HONOR YOUR SLEEPY HOLLOW GRAD!

Are you proud of your child’s achievements and ready to celebrate their graduation from Sleepy Hollow Elementary School? Why not place an ad in The Orinda News to honor your student and share your joy with the community?

The Orinda News, a nonprofit newspaper, is mailed to all 9,000 residences and businesses in Orinda providing a widespread platform for you to express your love and congratulations. By placing an ad, you also support the newspaper's mission to provide quality local news to Orinda.

Your ad can include photos, quotes and messages of congratulations. For ideas, see the sample ad in this section.

Click HERE to quickly and easily order your ad. All ads are due by Monday, April 10th for the May issue.

4TH OF JULY T-SHIRT DESIGN CONTEST

The Orinda Association is holding its annual T-Shirt Design Contest! Some of the past designs were classics and still worn by Orindans at the 4th of July Celebration. K-7th Grade Students are invited to submit an entry by Saturday, April 15th!

The winning design will be printed on high quality t-shirts that will be sold to the general public before and at the 4th of July Celebration in downtown Orinda.

Click HERE for design guidelines, instructions for submissions and other information regarding the contest.

UPDATE YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION!

Did you know SHPC offers a FREE DIRECTORY for Sleepy Hollow families?!? Every family needs to verify their information and mark permission to be included in the school directory on an annual basis. We still have many families that have not updated their information for this school year. Please update your family's information today!

Update Your Contact Information

COFFEE MEETINGS WITH OUSD BOARD MEMBERS

The OUSD Board wants to hear from you! Meet with them each Thursday morning following their monthly regular Board meetings. Two OUSD Board members will attend each coffee, and the members attending will rotate from month to month. They want to answer any questions you may have, hear your concerns and ideas, and share new information as it arises! Please click HERE for the 2022-23 OUSD Board coffee meeting schedule.

ATTENDANCE

Attendance is checked daily for every child enrolled at Sleepy Hollow. Please remember to call the ATTENDANCE LINE every day your child is absent. Please state your child's name clearly and the reason for the absence. You must call the attendance line regardless of whether you have emailed or left a voicemail for your child's teacher.

ATTENDANCE LINE: (925) 258-6448