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Put Saturday, December 12, 2015 on your calendar!
Come to the MX Craft Fair to do some winter holiday shopping and connect with our communities within Malcolm X, as well as our larger Berkeley/East Bay neighborhoods! Bring your friends, family, and neighbors. In addition to selling locally handmade goods and services, we're planning crafts for the kids, a raffle of goods donated by the vendors, a bake sale, and a gift-wrapping table.
Date: Saturday, December 12, 2015
Time: 10 am to 2 pm (set up starts at 8:30 am)
Location: the Auditorium at Malcolm X Elementary
Interested in vending?
We’re still looking within our Malcolm X community for makers and small businesses to sell their wares. A moderate/reasonable table fee will apply and vendors will be chosen by application. For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/1jxrnjp
For any questions about vending or applying, email Angel Huntington-Ortega (mom to 1st grader, Amalia and MX alum, Paloma) at angelhasemail@gmail.com.
Want to help or get involved? We'll need a hand with set up, break down, gift wrapping, and at the bake sale table. We can also use some help with organizing donations of home baked goodies, coordinating the raffle and student art sales, and coordinating kids' craft activities.
If you're interested in volunteering (whether it's a specific task or you just want to help/learn more/be involved), email Erin Jurnove (mom to 2nd grader, Isaac) at mx@jurnove.com.
All proceeds from vendor table fees, the bake sale table, volunteer gift wrap services, raffle ticket sales, sales of any donated student artwork, etc. will go directly to the MX PTA to support the students and teachers at Malcolm X.
Volunteer to lead a school tour for prospective families.
It's time again to share our amazing school with prospective Kindergarten families for the 2016 - 2017 school year!
Are you interested in volunteering to be a Parent Tour Guide? We are looking for a few more volunteers to help lead tours. This is a terrific way to volunteer and support MX school.
It takes minimal training. Most of the incoming families are Kindergarten parents, so parents of K and 1st- graders are excellent guides, giving their first-hand knowledge of the process. Parents of upper-grade
students are also excellent for sharing their experiences throughout the years at the
school.
Tours will be given on Tuesday and Thursday mornings, starting November 17 and running through January 28. Tours begin at 8:30am and end at 9:30am. Occasionally, parents stay a little longer, asking questions or touring upper-grade classrooms. There are 17 morning slots to fill, with two tour guides each.
If you who would like to “train” as a guide, you are welcome to accompany the Tuesday, November 17, Thursday, November 19 or Tuesday, November 24 tours.
Please contact Pam Waller at radiantpam@aol.com if you would like to volunteer or want to learn more.
Thank you!
Rachel Knudson, former MX mom, will offer day camps at the lab again this year! Upcoming dates are November 25, and December 28-30, 2015. See details at www.stickyartlab.com
Thank you all Farmigo customers for your amazing support. We are a community of 142 strong! In order to keep this amazing program alive at Malcolm X, delivery of Farmigo will be any time after 1:30pm on Wednesdays at the organizer’s home on Ellis Street, just four houses south of MX. (If you drive to school, you probably park further than her house!) So continue to eat well, continue to raise money for your school! So far we've raised $6363.15 in the two years Farmigo has been going!
Farmigo offers fresh, local, and organic food through its online marketplace. You place your order, and pick it up after school on Wednesdays -- and 10% of the weekly proceeds go directly to the Malcolm X PTA!
Some great things about Farmigo:
Check it out: https://www.farmigo.com/malcolmxelementary
For more information, contact Becky Matthews at rebecca.a.matthews@gmail.com or 510-499-1975.
What a great way to kick off the year! Our first Walk & Roll Wednesday was a smash success, with over 200 students stopping by the mode chart at the picnic tables and recording how they got to school.
Here’s the results:
There was also a strong group of bikers who joined the inaugural bike train down Russell. Email Sofia Zander at szander@gmail.com if you’re interested in starting your own (or want to know more about how that bike train went)!
Join us again on these 2015-16 Wednesdays:
And there's more! You can help! Adults are needed to help hand out goodies on the morning of these events. Even if you only can stay for a few minutes, many hands help keep everything running smoothly. Just show up, or email Sofia if you have questions or ideas!
Together we can!
Hello MX Families! Saturday, October 24 is Berkeley Project Day, a day of community volunteer service for UC Berkeley students and community members. The work day is from 10:00am-3:00pm.
Ms. Rivka will have a team of students working with her on a range of projects in the MX school garden. She is looking for an adult with CARPENTRY SKILLS to work with a few students to repair a garden bed. If you can help, please contact Rivka at rivka77@cs.com, or swing by the garden to talk to her in person.
In addition to carpenters, any MX families interested in volunteering are welcome! For more information, contact the Malcolm X Garden liaisons: Bridget, at bhughesmanda@gmail.com or Louise, at louiseceleste@hotmail.com.
Put Saturday, December 12, 2015 on your calendar!
Come to the first annual Malcolm X Craft Fair to do some winter holiday shopping and connect with our communities within Malcolm X as well as our larger Berkeley/East Bay neighborhoods! Bring your friends, family, and neighbors. In addition to shopping for locally handmade goods and services, we're planning crafts for the kids, a raffle of goods donated by the vendors, a bake sale, and a gift wrap table.
The Craft Fair will be held on Saturday, December 12, 2015 from 10:00am-2:00pm in the MX Auditorium.
All proceeds from vendor table fees, the bake sale table, volunteer gift wrap services, raffle ticket sales, sales of any donated student artwork, etc. will go directly to the MX PTA to support the students and teachers at Malcolm X.
Interested in vending? We’re looking within our Malcolm X community for makers and small businesses to sell their wares. A moderate/reasonable table fee will apply and vendors will be chosen by application. Keep your eye on your E-Tree for applications in October!
For questions about vending or applying, email Angel Huntington-Ortega at angelhasemail@gmail.com.
Want to help or get involved? We'll need a hand with set up, break down, gift wrapping, and at the bake sale table. We can also use some help organizing donations of home-baked goodies; coordinating the raffle; coordinating student art sales; coordinating kids’ craft activities; and are seeking a graphic designer to put together an awesome flyer (for use in print and social media); and a promotions coordinator (put up flyers, update MX Facebook, etc).
If you’re interested in volunteering, please email Erin Jurnove at mx@jurnove.com.
If you’ve been wondering if Farmigo will be offering locally raised turkeys for Thanksgiving, I’m happy to announce that the answer is YES!! Four different turkey options, ranging in size to feed 5-11 people, are now available to pre-order. They will be delivered frozen on Wednesday, November 18. Farmigo uses a pre-order system because the small local farm providing these turkeys relies on Thanksgiving as a main source of income and has a limited supply, so it’s especially important to estimate demand among our Farmigo members. Best of all, 10% of the purchase price will go to Malcolm X.
You can pick your turkey up at 3112A Ellis Street (4 houses south of MX) anytime after 1:30pm on November 18, 2015.
Turkeys are local, coming from BN Ranch in Merced County, as well as pasture-raised in the fresh outdoors and fed non-GMO vegetarian feed, with corn to supplement their natural diet. You can search for “Thanksgiving” in the Farmigo marketplace to see all four options!
To pre-order a turkey, you’ll be asked to pay a $30 deposit up front, and the remainder of the price is charged when turkeys are delivered. Price estimates are listed in the marketplace, but you’ll be charged based on the actual weight of the turkey. If you have any more questions about the ordering process, visit
Visit https://www.farmigo.com/market/malcolmxelementary-berkeley (and click on “Meats & Seafood”).
Join us on November 3 and 4, 2015 at Phil's Sliders (2024 Shattuck Avenue) AND raise money for the MX PTA!
Phil's Sliders donates 10% of the entire day's revenue to MX PTA! Phil's will also give 10% of delivery orders (through Trycaviar.com) and call in orders for curbside pick-up. Also, if anyone places catering orders on their website (www.philssliders.com) and notes the MX fundraiser, Phil’s will give 10% of those orders as well. Catering is great for birthday parties, etc. Phil's also has gift cards for sale.
Phil's is making sure to be heavily staffed to avoid any delays in service. SO... Grab your family and friends and head to downtown Berkeley for lunch or dinner at Phil's Sliders.
Phil's serves delicious beef sliders made from Marin Sun Farms grass-fed beef, portabella mushroom sliders, homemade potato tots, milkshakes made with homemade organic ice cream, fresh coleslaw made with organic veggies, and daily baked desserts. They also serve beer on tap and seasonal, house-made sangria.
Phil's is family-friendly and features a giant chalk wall, outdoor seating, and kid combo meals – so bring the whole family!
Mention you are with the MX PTA when placing your order. See you there!
For more information, visit http://www.philssliders.com or email Erika Pollak at ErikaY_@Hotmail.com.
On Wednesday, October 21, 2015 from 6:00pm-8:30pm in the MX Auditorium, the PTA will present a showing and discussion of “The Mask You Live In.” The film explores how our culture's narrow definition of masculinity is harming our boys, men, and society at large and unveils what we can do about it.
Dinner and childcare will be provided. (This film is not recommended for children under 14 years of age.)
This event is open to Malcolm X and Washington Elementary School families. RSVP for the event here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-mask-you-live-in-tickets-18790099694. For more information, contact Lisa at lcjuachon@gmail.com.
Across the country, transgender children and adults often struggle to find acceptance in their communities. But one school community in California is changing that story.
Inspired by the story of Jazz Jennings, an HRC Youth Ambassador, Jessica Arroyo’s fifth grade class at Malcolm X Elementary in Berkeley recently created and performed a play based on the text from I Am Jazz, Jenning’s autobiographical picture book...... Read full Story.
Malcom X has been chosen to be one of the two charities for Whole Foods' Nickels for Nonprofits this quarter! The program runs now through July 5th. This means when customers bring in their own bags for groceries, they have the option of receiving a 5 cent credit, per bag, or donating it to MX or another charity. Be sure to bring your bags when shopping at Whole Foods at 3000 Telegraph Avenue (near Ashby Ave.) in Berkeley and support Malcolm X! For questions about this program, contact Julie Cowles at julie.cowles@mxpta.org
Find out about the Malcolm X PTAs partnership with Sports Basement to receive an ongoing 5% back on all purchases.... And about their grand opening celebration below.
Greetings!
We are officially opening our Sports Basement Berkeley doors (2727 Milvia) on Saturday, Nov. 15th! The ribbon cutting ceremony, with city officials and the Mayor, is at 10am followed by our kick off to the winter season running until 4pm. It's our "Snowpening" :)
Remember just say your school name at the registers for 10% off, and 5% goes back to the school.
Enjoy games and snacks, celebrate winter, give away a bunch of free stuff, and bask in the beauty that is our new home in Berkeley!
We will be raffling off schwag from brands such as K2, Rossignol, Volcom, Marmot, Spyder and Volkl/Marker, RIDE, Gordini Gloves, Smartwool, Superfeet, Arc'teryx, Quiksilver/Roxy/DC, Orage, Dynastar/Lange and Thirty Two!
Win lift tickets and season passes to Squaw Valley, Alpine Meadows, Sierra-at-Tahoe, and Bear Valley! Beer will be provided by Lagunitas, Strike and Pyramid.
-Toni Lum
Family Day @ Berkeley Art Museum/Pacific Film Archive. Sunday, 11.16.14, 11:00am–5:00pm.
A Day of Art, Film, & Music
Free admission!
11:00–3:00 Art-Making & Family Tours
2:00 Live Music with Santos Perdidos
3:30 Family matinee: Microcosmos
Join us for a full day of special family activities at BAM/PFA. Start off in the galleries making art with artists.
Get creative with clay and collage in Kids Club and make your own quilt squares in a workshop inspired by American Wonder: Folk Art from the Collection.
After exploring the galleries with exhibition tours designed for families, enjoy the rich harmonies and rhythmic sounds of acoustic Latin band Santos Perdidos, playing a mix of traditional music from Cuba, Peru, Columbia, Mexico, and Spain.
Top off the day at the PFA Theater with a special free screening of Microcosmos, a stunningly beautiful view of the teeming wonders of insect life found below and between the blades of a meadow lawn. Pick up your free tickets at the PFA Theater box office beginning at 2:30.
We hope to see you there!
Best,
Julianne Fraker
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Julianne Fraker Education Assistant UC Berkeley Art Museum & Pacific Film Archive (BAM/PFA) Woo Hon Fai Hall 2625 Durant Avenue #2250 Berkeley, CA 94720-2250 T: (510) 642-2349
http://bampfa.berkeley.edu http://www.facebook.com/bampfa
http://www.twitter.com/bampfa
Join Youth Spirit Artworks Young Leaders at Ashby & Ellis St. on Saturday, November 15th from 2:30pm - 4:00pm as we unveil our glorious new MX Mosaic Signs!
There will be Speakers, Food & Drinks, Youth Poetry, Kids Artmaking and more.
This project was cosponsored by S. Berkeley Neighbors, MX PTA & School, S. Berkeley Sr. Center, Lifelong Medical Center & Adeline Street Merchants Association! Rain or drizzle location: Youth Spirit Artworks, 1740 Alcatraz Ave, Berkeley, 94703. For info text: 282-0396.
Sally Hindman, Executive Director, Youth Spirit Artworks, 1740 Alcatraz Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94703, 510-282-0396, www.youthspiritartworks.com
The next Malcolm X Movie Night & Potluck is next Friday 11/14 from 6-8pm! Bring a blanket, camp chair and warm clothes and come enjoy movies and community on the grass. We'll be showing the most voted for film in this year's poll, "Brave":
https://www.commonsensemedia.org/movie-reviews/brave
Here's the rundown:
6pm: Potluck at the picnic tables 6:20pm: Short subject TBD 6:30pm: "Brave" (94 minutes)
Feel free to come even if you don't have time to round up a potluck item. Non-MX families welcome. Rain relocates to the auditorium. See you at the movies!
-Zach Franklin, Haia Sophia, Joshua Room and Heather Ball
PS: The full poll results are below. There's a tie for the runner up between The Muppets Take Manhattan and Wallace and Gromit, so we may try to do 3 movie nights this year instead of the two we did last year. Stay tuned!
46-Brave 40-The Muppets Take Manhattan 40-Wallace and Gromit 37-Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory 37-Wall-E 36-Aladdin 34-Singin' in the Rain 31-Babe 14-Anne of Green Gables 7-Born Free 4-Frozen 4-How to Train your Dragon 3-The Lego Movie 2-Mary Poppins 2-The Wizard Of Oz 1-Fern Gully 1-Shrek 1-Alice in Wonderland 1-The Absent-Minded Professor 1-Star Wars 1-Muppets Most Wanted 1-Howls Moving Castle 1-Rio 1-Kiki's Delivery Service 1-Nim's Island 1-Dolphin Tale 1-Modern Times 1-Ponyo 1-Muppets (2011) 1-My Neighbor Totoro 1-Spirited Away 1-Monsters Inc. 1-Finding Nemo 1-Fly Away Home 1-The Last Mimzy 1-Matilda 1-Toy Story 3
On Thursday, November 13, 2014 we will partner with generous local restaurants throughout Berkeley-and dipping into Oakland-to co-host a wonderful food-filled day and night in support of a garden-based learning education for Berkeley Public Schools. This is a great way to try something new, dine out at a local business, and support your public schools in providing a garden-based education.
If you are an eager diner awaiting this sensational event, please plan on dining at one or all of the following participating restaurants through out the day. You can learn more about our district-wide program, our student reach, and teacher support, as well as get an updated list of participating restaurants on our website: http://www.berkeleyschools.net/cgp/
Mark your calendars and spread the word:
Benchmark Pizzeria - 1568 Oak View Ave, 94530 Build Pizzeria Roma - 2286 Shattuck Ave, 94704 Cafe Clem - 2020 Kittredge St, 94704 Cafe Rouge - 1782 4th St, 94710 Cancun - 2134 Allston Way, 94704 Comal - 2020 Shattuck Ave, 94704 Corso - 1788 Shattuck Ave, 94709 East Bay Spice Company - 2134 Oxford Street, 94704 FIVE Restaurant - 2086 Allston Way, 94704 Gaumenkitzel - 2121 San Pablo Ave, 94702 Ippuku - 2130 Center St, 94704 Jules Thin Crust - 5804 College Ave, Oakland, 94618 La Note - 2377 Shattuck Ave, 94704 Phil’s Sliders - 2024 Shattuck Ave, 94704 Pizza Moda - 1401 University Ave, 94702 Tacubaya - 1788 4th Street, 94710 The Local Butcher Shop - 1600 Shattuck Ave, 94709 Townie - 1799 University Ave, 94703 Westbrae Biergarten - 1280 Gilman Street, 94706
Thank you so much for your support!
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Jezra Thompson Program Supervisor Gardening & Cooking Program Berkeley Unified School District 510-486-9350
Learn more about our garden-based education! http://www.berkeleyschools.net/cgp/
Follow us on Twitter @BerkeleyDineOut
Mrs.Dalloway's Benefit Weekend for Malcolm X School
Friday & Saturday, November 14-15, 10:00am - 9:00pm
Sunday, November 16, 11:00am - 6:00pm
Mrs. Dalloway's will reimburse Malcolm X School for 20% of the total purchases made by the school community November 14-16. This is a great opportunity to stock up on holiday gift items such as children's books, cook books, adult fiction and nonfiction, gardening books, merchandise, art, and gift certificates for teachers, family, and friends.
Online sales welcome: shop at our online store at http://www.mrsdalloways.com.
Please make sure to keep your receipts* and turn them in to Lyz at the Front Office no later than Friday, November 21.
*For online purchases, print out your order confirmation email, and turn this in as your receipt
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Malcolm X School!
2904 College Ave.
(between Ashby & Russell)
510.704.8222
It's time again to share our amazing school with prospective Kindergarten families for the 2015 - 2016 school year!
Are you interested in volunteering to be a Parent Tour Guide? This is a terrific way to volunteer and support MX school. It takes minimal training. Most of the incoming families are Kindergarten parents, so parents of K and 1st graders are excellent as guides giving their first-hand knowledge of the process. Parents of upper grade students are also excellent for sharing their experiences at the school.
Tours are given on Tuesday and Thursday mornings starting November 18 thru January 29th. Tours begin at 8:30am and end at 9:30am. Occasionally parents stay a little longer asking questions or touring upper grade classrooms. There are 17 morning slots to fill, with 2 tour guides each.
If you who would like to “train” as a guide you are welcome to accompany the Tuesday, Nov. 18th or Thursday, Nov 20th tours, or other one convenient for you.
Please contact Pam Waller if you would like to volunteer.
Thank you!
