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Beloved heritage oak tree falls at Laurel School

Laurel School principal Linda Creighton sent a message out today telling the Laurel community that a much-cherished heritage oak tree next to the main arbor at the

by Linda Hubbard
on March 1, 2017

Beloved music teacher Mary Beckstrom retires from Laurel School

Twenty eight years ago, Menlo Park resident Mary Beckstrom took over as music enrichment teacher at Laurel School, thinking she'd do it for a few

by Linda Hubbard
on June 3, 2016

Spotted: Laurel School kids picking up bike bells after cycling to school

Laurel School held a bike to school day this morning, and those kids who participated were rewarded with bike bells when they got to the

by Linda Hubbard
on May 4, 2016

Locals urged to be extra cautious on Laurel School’s “walk and wheel” day May 4

Laurel School is having a "Walk and Wheel to School Day" this coming Wednesday, May 4, 2016. Children who attend Laurel School will be participating

by Contributed Content
on May 2, 2016

Deany Brady pens second memoir, Higher than Yonder Mountain

To kids and parents at Laurel Elementary School where she volunteers, Deany Brady is Grandma Brady. When she stops in once a week at Whole Foods

by Linda Hubbard
on April 14, 2016

Students from Laurel School involved with Art in Action fundraiser

Cathy Tokic, the Laurel School Art in Action coordinator sent us a report about some second and third graders' participation at the the organization's annual fundraiser Object:Art.

by Linda Hubbard
on March 18, 2016

Spotted: Goodies at Laurel’s Sweetheart Bake Sale

Laurel School held its annual Sweetheart Bake Sale today, a fundraiser for the school's PTO. The kindergarten kids provided the entertainment with singing led by

by Linda Hubbard
on February 11, 2016

Third graders at Laurel School create designs/proposals for new Middle Plaza in Menlo Park

Third graders are always at the forefront of designing new public places for their hometowns, right? Well, yes, if they are in one of two third

by Linda Hubbard
on October 26, 2015

Get your Valentine’s Day goodies at Laurel School bake sale this afternoon

Laurel School mom (and InMenlo contributing photographer) Laura Hamilton sent us photos of a few of the delicious treats that will be on sale this afternoon from

by Linda Hubbard
on February 12, 2015

Neighborhood meeting on Laurel Upper School set for Oct. 30

A neighborhood meeting to discuss transportation and access to the future Laurel Upper School is planned for Oct. 30 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm in the Multipurpose Room

by Linda Hubbard
on October 27, 2014