Dates to Remember
[click here for the complete Robinson calendar]
June
02 Barnes & Noble Robinson Night
03 6th Grade Alumni Breakfast
03 Band & Strings Concert at MBMS (5:00)
03 AdventurePlex Day (5:00 p.m.)
05 5th Grade Play
05 2nd Grade Fieldtrip
06 Murad Gator Run/Walk
10 Volunteer Luncheon @ Keenan Home
12 Spirit Asembly (1:15 p.m.)
12 Kinderthon (8:45 a.m.)
15 3rd Grade Fieldtrip
15 PM kinder performance (2:00)
17 5th Grade Culmination (8:45 a.m.)
17 5th Grade Party (after school)
18 Last day of school (minimum day)
18 Family beach night
Robinson Campus is Closed Every Day 8:15 to 2:45
Please be sure your caregivers are aware that the children are not allowed to play on the playgrounds until after 2:45 every day (even on Wednesday).
Drop-Off and Pick-Up
Everyone has been respectful of our drop off circle on Morningside. Thank you for not leaving your car unattended in the circle. Be sure your children ALWAYS use the crosswalks safely. Some parents continue to regularly drop off students at the entrance to the teacher’s parking lot on 1st Street. This area should never be used as a loading and unloading zone. Students riding bikes to school enter through those gates and parents backing up out of the lot put these children in harms way. Thank you for your help in keeping Robinson safe for the children.
The Manhattan Beach Education Foundation will begin its 2008-2009 Annual Appeal campaign next month. Please look for your letter in the mail and consider a generous contribution to your child’s education. At the elementary level, the MBEF will spend $600 per child to secure many of the programs your children enjoy at our schools. If you have a child, you have a reason to give to the MBEF. For a donation form or to donate online, please go to www.MBEF.org or contact your site representative, Kelly Stroman kdstroman@verizon.net.
Welcome to The Website of
the Robinson PTSA
TUESDAY BULLETIN, 05/26/09
Robinson Teacher of the Year
We are proud to announce Mrs. Lisa Tanita as
Robinson’s Teacher of the Year!
Mrs. Tanita exemplifies an excellent teacher: patient, kind,
thoughtful, creative, tenacious, brilliant, animated, and curious.
Her lessons are engaging, focusing on the highest expectations and
standards and based on the latest research and best instructional practices.
She is always a team player, whose thoughtful analysis and welcoming
demeanor make her a joy to have as part of our Robinson Family.
Don't miss out! Robinson AdventurePlex Day
Wednesday, June 3, 2009, from 2:30 - 5:00 p.m
Riptides will enjoy an exclusive afternoon at
AdventurePlex, choosing from an
assortment of activities to include...Play
Structure Fun, Rock Wall Climbing (must
sign release), Wii games, crafts,
karaoke, circuit training, and sports court play!
The price is $15 per Riptide and the event will be fully
staffed with AdventurePlex personnel so parents will
not be required to stay during the event. Registering
for the event is easy...Simply print and complete the
attached order form, or pick up a preprinted copy in the
office, and return the form (with check) to Joni in the
Robinson school office. If your schedule is too crazy,
simply show up at AdventurePlex this Wednesday and
we'll register your Riptide on the spot!
Note: All Riptides will need tennis shoes, and socks
must be worn in the play structure. AdventurePlex
recommends that girls wear shorts rather than skirts or
dresses. Healthy snacks will be available at the café
for an additional charge. Questions? Contact Kelton
Durham @ 310-683-8584 or email
ksdurham1@verizon.net.
Art Show Thank You
Thank you Riptides for supporting the Young at Art
fundraiser at Open House by baking, buying brownies
and browsing. A special thanks to Kristy Isaak for
organizing the event, all of the docents and parent
volunteers this school year, and the teen siblings and
Robinson alum who sold pizza and cookies. Mostly, a
shout goes out to the Robinson artists whose work was
fabulous. Thank you for keeping art alive in classrooms.
Barnes & Noble's Robinson Night
Are you smarter than a Riptide? Find out
on June 2nd at the first annual Barnes and
Noble Robinson Night! Come to the
Barnes and Noble store on Rosecrans
between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to test your knowledge
against Robinson Riptides. While you are there, stock up
on summer reading and end-of-year teacher gifts! A
percentage of proceeds from all book sales that day will
go to the Robinson PTSA .
Spring Concert for Band & Strings
Our Robinson Spring Band and Strings
Concert will be held on Wednesday, June
3 in the MBMS Gym at 5:00. Recorders
do not participate in this event. Everyone
is welcome to come enjoy our talented Riptides!
Science Day a Huge Success
A special thank you to all the incredible
people who shared their scientific knowledge
with our Riptides last Friday and the many
wonderful parents who volunteered throughout the
day. We could not have done this without you and
greatly appreciate your time! Lastly, thank you to
Dianna Poh, Kathy Crawford and Nicole Tang for the
many hours of work you put in to making this day a
huge success. Michelle Syverson
Murad Gator 5k Run & Walk
June 6th, 8:00 a.m.
Register online at www.active.com or
www.gvpta.com All proceeds are
donated to the MBEF which benefit all
schools in the Manhattan Beach School
District. There is a trophy awarded to
the school in Manhattan Beach other than
Grand View with the most entries. There is a
mini gator course for children under 7 which is
about a kilometer in size. All runners will
receive a t shirt and there are medals for the
top 3 finishers in each division as well as
ribbons for the mini gator finishers. For more
info or to receive a registration form in the
mail, contact Margot at 310 706 5965 or check
the gator 5k link on www.gvpta.com. See you
at the starting line!
Final Traffic Safety Week
This is the final Traffic Safety Week of the year,
6/1 – 6/5. The 5th grade Ambassadors will be
working in the circle training the 4th graders. All
4th graders are welcome to show up before school
8:00-8:15am to help with Traffic Duty in the Circle.
MBUSD Summer Camp
Sign ups end June 12
MBUSD is offering 10 sessions of Summer Camp from
Monday, June 22nd through Thursday, August 28th.
Information about each Camp session is available at
http://www.mbusd.org/edp. Extra forms are in the office.
Traveling Party & Auction 2009
We are in need of a Traveling Party Chair(s) and an
Auction Committee. The Traveling Party is one of
Robinson's largest fundraisers and we need volunteers to
make it happen. The Traveling Party and Auction is
tentatively scheduled for September 26, 2009. What a
great opportunity for you and some friends to make a
huge contribution to our school. Please contact Ann
Marie Johnson immediately if you can assist us at 310
283-9927 or AnnMarie100@mac.com.
Camp VIP
July 6-31 - Don't miss out
Though many Camp VIP classes still have space
available, please enroll your child ASAP. The schedule,
course descriptions, and registration are available at
www.psmanhattan.org. Please note which classes are
closed due to maximum enrollment and make other
choices. Camp VIP has something for everyone!
Here are just a few of the unique opportunities to
consider, many taught by some of our favorite MBUSD
Teachers and enrichment instructor:
Getting Ready for Middle School and Sixth Grade
Summer Book Club
(note the added Book Club session
for Week 2, July 13-17), two valuable ways to prepare for
the fall transition to Manhattan Beach Middle School.
Skills, Support, and Academic Review a two-week
session for those students who would benefit from a
focused approach to fall preparation.
MBPD Junior Leadership Academy with School
Resource Officer Stephanie Martin who will make sure
students learn everything they want to know about a day
in the life of a police officer! Go behind the scenes.
Odyssey of the Mind, a class that is ideal for both GATE
and non identified students interested in a challenging
week of fun and learning.
Seuss, Silverstein and Service Learning for Grades
2-5 and Game On: Service Learning for Grades 6-8.
For more information contact Nancy Rosenburg, Program
Director, at 310-376-6115 or nsrosenb@aol.com.
Talent Show DVD's
only $25 through June 5th
This is your last chance to get a copy of the 13th Annual
Robinson Talent Show DVD. Order forms, attached to
today’s bulletin, are due in the office no later
than this Friday, June 5th. DVDs will be
distributed in class during the week of June
15th. DVDs are $25 each. Thanks to the
generous donation of Chris Sias and Minerva Media
Group, proceeds will benefit MBEF.
SCRIP News
SCRIP CONTEST ENDS FRIDAY JUNE 5th
The class with most scrip sold WINS a special activity with
Mrs. Walker!!
Come by the Scrip table this week and stock up on Scrip
for Summer months!! Don't forget to use Scrip to
purchase books on Tuesday night 6/2 at Barnes and
Noble. Scrip Table open Wed 1-2 and Friday 11-11:30.