Friday, January 16

LAUSD will provide vision screening for our Kindergarten, 1st grade (male students only), and 2nd grades during school.  Students will go as a class and parents will be notified if their are any vision needs.

Do you have any photos for our yearbook?

We are looking for field trips, celebrations, class pictures, special events and spirit days.  You can send them to Ms. Meyers bjm3953@lausd.net

thank you!

Mr. Burrell has notified the parents of students who auditioned for the School House Rock musical. If you did not receive an email from him, please reach out to him at mgb4972@lausd.net.

Updates will be provided through Class Dojo. If you have not accepted or received your invite, please reach out to Mr. Burrell at the email address above.

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.

New Year, New Beginnings for Children

With the beginning of a new year, it can mark a time for children to focus on positive habits, learning, and kindness through simple resolutions.  These can include reading more, trying new foods, helping at home, learning a new skill, and fostering kindness.

Actionable Ideas for Children

 - Perform a daily random act of kindness

 - Volunteer as a family at an animal shelter or food bank

 - Try new foods

 - Reduce screen time

 - Create a chore schedule

Why does this matter? It helps to teach children that every day offers a chance to be better and learn, promotes a growth mindset, and strengthens family bonds. Parents should remember to keep it simple, make it fun, celebrate effort, and lead by example. For more ideas, click here.

Past Topics from Dr. Rocky

    - Creating a Culture of Kindness here and here

    - Anxiety in Children and Teens here

    - The importance of reading here

    - Setting Screen Time Goals here

    - How much sleep is enough sleep? here

    - Tips for preventing the flu from CHLA here 

    - The No-Panic Guide to Head Lice click here

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 the 12 Days of Attendance and the return of our game, It's Sweet to Be at School. There will be certificates for free kid's meals and a movie party.  We have been given squishmallows that will be raffled off for students who are present and on time each day.

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.