1. We are currently accepting applications for the 2010-2011 school year until September 2, 2010.
2. On September 9, 2010 at 9 a.m. a public lottery will be conducted in the school auditorium to establish waiting lists for each grade level.
3. Lottery applications can be obtained in the school office Monday through Friday 8:00 – 4:30 p.m.

Hello to all Carpenter Families!

Here is a little information update about Carpenter’s summer business. Enjoy you summer!

Carpenter’s PTA Nominating Committee is conducting a special meeting on Wednesday, July 14th at 8am to formally vote in next year’s PTA Board. We are pleased to announce the PTA Board, they are:

President – Andrew Barrett
Vice President – Yvette Lee
Financial Secretary – Sara Laurenzo
Treasurer – Caryn Panec
Mary Fortuna – Secretary

Please join us in the auditorium at 8:00am for this special meeting and vote.

In addition, we are pleased to announce next year’s Parents for Carpenter Board members, they are:

Ilyse Pallenberg – President
Mary Odson – President
Kathy Paul – Executive Vice President
Cindy Northcote-Smith – Executive Vice President
Steve Segvich – Treasurer
Debi Sher – Secretary/Vice President
Tambi Stollman – Vice President
Susan Dalrymple – Vice President
Ruth Goodman – Vice President
Lisa Libatique – Vice President
Jane Cooper – Vice President
Amber Schaeffer – Vice President

PFC would like to announce two loyal Partners in Education.
AHI Sushi, owned by Carpenter parents Brenda and Jimmy Wu, creates one-of-a-kind sushi creations, seafood dishes and outstanding Japanese cuisine. They also creatively entertain their guests for an experience you won’t soon forget. AHI Sushi is located at 12915 Ventura Blvd. in Studio City. Visit www.ahisushi.com or call 818-981-0277.
Independent BMW & Mercedes Service of Sherman Oaks, owned by Carpenter parent Yevgeniy Blekherman provides the highest level of service for your BMW, Mercedes or Mini Cooper. Their master factory trained technicians make correct repair decision the first time, at the best price. They are located at 4357 Woodman Ave in Sherman Oaks and can be reached at 818-990-4621 or http://bimermbenz.com/.
Our enrichment programs depend upon the financial support of parents and businesses. We hope that you will support and thank them, too.

For information on becoming PIE, please contact Amber Schaeffer at amberschaeffer@hotmail.com

Don’t forget to check our website over the summer for important updates, including information for incoming Kinders.

PFC would like to announce that Chipotle Mexican Grill in Studio City is a new loyal Partner in Education.
Chipotle Mexican Grill prepares gourmet burritos, tacos, fajitas, salads and barbacoa beef, chicken, carnitas or vegetarian. The prices are reasonable and everything is made to order. Please visit them at 12175 Ventura Blvd. or order a meal online at www.chipotle.com.

Our enrichment programs depend upon the financial support of parents and businesses. We hope that you will support and thank them, too.

For information on becoming PIE, please contact Amber Schaeffer at
amberschaeffer@hotmail.com

PFC would like to announce that Roccos Tavern is a new loyal Partner in Education.
Rocco’s Tavern serves Italian-style comfort food, serving lunch and dinner. They have a sprawling bar, restaurant, and outdoor cafe inspired by the classic Italian eateries and taverns of the east coast. Please visit Rocco’s at 12514 Ventura Blvd Studio City, CA (818)-985-9876

Our enrichment programs depend upon the financial support of parents and businesses. We hope that you will support and thank them, too. For information on becoming PIE, please contact Amber Schaeffer at amberschaeffer@hotmail.com

In a presentation at our PTA/PFC General meeting this week Mr. John Plevack, principal of Milliken Middle School and Performing Arts Magnet, invited interested Carpenter parents to come and visit the school or, if that isn’t possible, to call the school to have your questions answered. Additionally Ms. LaTanya Montgomery, PTSA President at Millikan, invited parents who would like to volunteer at the school to contact her. You can contact Millikan at (818) 528-1600 and LaTonya at skyeluke2@gmail.com

Dear Parents: At the end of each school year, we request that all Carpenter families fill out a brief survey on the enrichment programs provided by the PFC. This survey will only take a few minutes, and is very important. With the information you provide, PFC can better respond to the priorities of the parents at Carpenter. To start the survey,
please click on the following link:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/6X3MS52
If you are unable to click on the link through email, please copy and paste the information into your browser.

Please contact Mary Odson (maryodson@gmail.com) if you have any questions or problems. Thank you for your participation.

PFC would like to announce that City Yoga is a new loyal Partner in Education.

City Yoga, owned by Carpenter parents Anthony and Rebecca Benenati, integrates all aspects of yoga to challenge students to realize their full potential both on and off their mat. City Yoga is located at 7904 Santa Monica Blvd. or can be contacted at (323)654-2125 or www.cityyoga.com.
Our enrichment programs depend upon the financial support of parents and businesses. We hope that you will support and thank them, too.

For information on becoming PIE, please contact Amber Schaeffer at amberschaeffer@hotmail.com

THANK YOU to everyone who contributed to The Annual Giving Campaign this year.
For donors at the $600 level and above, we invite you to paint a tile with your family’s name, which will be mounted on a wall at the school (check out the wall in the main building near the door to the office for last year’s tiles).

This year’s tile painting is scheduled for Monday, June 7, from 8:15 to 10:00a.m. (if you’d like to do it without kids) AND also from 2:20 – 4:30p.m. Also, the following day, Tuesday, June 8, from 2:20 – 4:30 p.m., all will be in Cafe West.

Please remember, it’s not too late! If you’ve been planning to give this year, but just haven’t had the time, extra packets are on the table just outside the front office or you can give online at ParentsforCarpenter.com.

And, you’ll still be eligible to make a tile if you turn it in by June 8!

If you have questions, please contact either Lisa Libatique at Lisalibatique@gmail.com or Ruth Goodman at ruthgoodman789@gmail.com.