Please do not opt out of our communications system.  This is an extremely important way for us to communicate with you about emergencies, upcoming events, and information that is important for you to know. 

If you are not signed up for the LAUSD Parent Portal, please do.  Families can access attendance records, Schoology, grades, test scores, and more.  Beginning this year families will need to digitally sign field trip slips and this can only be done on the Parent Portal or LAUSD App.  If you need your child's student ID number and parent pin, please contact the main office at 818-990-4525. We will also be offering a parent workshop for those who might need additional support on Friday, November 7 at 8:30am.  More details will be sent home soon.

If you have opted out of text messages, you can go here.  

Once there, scroll towards the bottom to the blue headings.  Open the one "Opting-In Phone and Email Messages" and then follow the directions for "Opting-In to Text Messages".  

If you have opted out of emails, please email the school so we can forward your information to the correct department.

You can also access a job aide here for written directions.

Did you remember to set your clock back last night? We hope you enjoyed your extra hour of sleep last night.

We are so proud to be participating in this program again this year.  You can donate any of your extra candy for our service members.  We will be collecting in the main office through Friday, November 7. 

As federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) emergency funding is set to end on November 1, food benefits will be reduced for thousands of families across Los Angeles, leaving many facing difficult circumstances.

Please note that this change does not impact school meals. Our schools will continue to provide three nutritious meals each day—breakfast, lunch, and supper—to all students at no cost.

To support our community during this transition, we are launching a schoolwide Food Drive to help replenish supplies at local food banks and community pantries. Together, we can make a meaningful difference for families in our neighborhoods.

Each school is encouraged to collect non-perishable food items such as:

• Canned fruits, vegetables, and soups

• Rice, beans, and pasta

• Peanut butter, cereal, and shelf-stable milk

There will be a collection box in the main office where students and families can drop off food items.  They will be donated to local food banks.

If your family is experiencing food insecurity and need additional help, please let us know.  Here is a list of some of the resources available in our area this weekend.

How much sleep does my student need?

Pediatricians recommend that children ages three to five get 10-13 hours of sleep and children six to thirteen get 9-11 hours of sleep.  

Sleep deprivation in children can lead to the following:

    - challenges with impulse control

    - depression or anxiety

    - decreased motivation

    - impairment in decision-making and poor impulse control

    - poor school performance

    - and more

Prioritizing sleep in our busy life style's in very important. Children who don't get a sufficient amount of sleep may not appear to be sleepy.  It can also lead to physical and behavioral symptoms that can be misdiagnosed as more severe mental and behavioral disorders.  

Here are some tips for good sleep habits for children and families:

    - Be consistent in bedtime routines

    - Provide children with positive attention before bedtime

    - Keep bedrooms dark, cool and quiet

    - Keep devices and screens away at bedtime

For more information on why sleep is important and tips to create healthy sleep routines from the Mayo Clinic click here

Past Topics from Dr. Rocky

    - Tips in preventing the flu from CHLA here 

    -  The No-Panic Guide to Head Lice click here

Thursday, November 6 

If your student did not take a picture towards the beginning of the year, Studio 1 will be here again this week.  If you'd like to order pictures please return the flyer sent home or order on line.  See directions here

Thursday, November 6 - 5:15-6:30pm

Join our NBC teachers and staff for some Gobblin' Good Games and Fun.  Students can earn a homework pass.

Please note the workshops begin at 5:30 and 6:00 and some workshops may not admit late comers due to space and time.  

Families please come at 5:00pm to the auditorium for a special presentation from The Music Center with The Korean Classical Music and Dance Troop

Friday, November 7 at 8:30am in the Parent Center

Please join Ms. Nevills to learn about how to sign up for the Parent Portal, LAUSD Parent App, and all the ways to access information regarding your child.

November 10 - 17 (No conferences on Tues, Nov 11) 

Dismissal at 12:49pm on Parent Conference Days

Teachers will be sharing sign ups for parent conferences soon.  Please schedule a meeting with your student's teacher to discuss their academic progress.  This is a wonderful opportunity to discuss your child's strengths and needs.

 Please note time changes for a few classes

Please mark your calendars....

Our 2nd through 5th grade students, their teachers and our amazing Theatricum Botanicum teachers Taylor and Elena have been working so hard preparing for their plays.  

   2nd Grade will be performing "Charlotte's Web"

   3rd Grade will be performing "The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe"

   4th Grade will be performing "James and the Giant Peach"

   5th Grade will be performing "A Midsummer's Night Dream"

We can't wait to see these fabulous performances.

All plays will be in the auditorium. See the flyer for more details

Regular attendance is essential for your child's success! LAUSD expects all students to maintain a 96% or better attendance rate (missing fewer than 7 days in one school year).

Benefits of regular attendance:

• Higher academic achievement
• Use more academic language
• Develop healthy habits for the future
• Demonstrate reliability and confidence
• Make and keep connections with others

Please plan your vacations during school vacation's winter break, spring break, and summer vacation .If your child is absent for three days without a valid excuse, they are truant, and you will receive a truancy letter from the district.

 
Tardiness
School begins at 8:01 am. If your child is not in class by 8:01 a.m., they will be considered tardy. If your child is tardy for 30 minutes or more for three days without a valid excuse, your child will be considered truant.

Tardy students will need to be brought by parent/guardian to office to sign in.  

Attendance Incentive

Each month students can earn incentives if they:

    Come to school on time!

    Come every day!

    Stay the entire day!

We are excited to announce No Tardy November. There will be certificates for free kid's meals and a Chalk Party.  Please see the flyer for additional information.

Team Prime Time

Site Director: Coach Maka 

Assistant Site Director: Coach Madison 

This year, LAUSD is implementing a One Comprehensive Program model at every school site with a Beyond the Bell program. 

This change means that students who have traditionally participated in the Youth Services (YS) program will now need to be enrolled in our site's grant-funded program —Team Prime Time.

All students must be picked up promptly at dismissal if they are not enrolled in Team Prime Time. If you need afterschool care for your child, please be sure to fill out and submit your Team Prime Time application ASAP. 

STAR Nova Classes

Please see the following flyer about upcoming STAR classes.  You may also reach out to the STAR Director for Riverside Drive, Miss Caroline at carolineh@starinc.org with any questions.