La Costa Meadows Dolphin Blast
September 10, 2023
Hello Dolphin families,
Our successful week of school at La Costa Meadows Elementary. Staff are reviewing the Dolphin Way, expectations for outdoor play, and classroom rotations. Please have a conversation at home about activities your child can do at their recess times
eg: handball, gaga ball, basketball, tether ball, hula-hoops, slides, handle bars.
Please have your child check the Lost and Found items by the library!
LCM Picture Day
Schedule of picture time will be sent to teachers.
No Parking in Red Zone
LCM English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC)
Please email traci.barnhill@smusd.org if you would like to join!
Spirit Day- Sports Day
Students can wear jerseys/attire from their favorite sport or favorite team.
For example, their own flag football jersey, Padre's shirts, soccer jerseys, etc.
Please keep sports equipment at home.
Discovery Bowl Drop Off
On Friday 9/15 we have SMHS Cheer and Football Students coming to LCM at 8:10am. They will be at the drop off curb by 8:15am to give high fives and handshakes to the students as they get out of the cars.
Please welcome Football players; Evan, Xavier, Koaia and Cheer team members; Brea, Grace, and Naomi!
Book Fair is coming!
September 25-29th Mrs. Rapo will be hosting our Fall Scholastic Book Fair in the Library! Students in 1st - 5th grades will visit the book fair during their regularly scheduled library time. Parents will have the opportunity to shop the book fair Friday, September 29th, 8:15-8:45 AM prior to our September Flag Salute.
Visit our Scholastic Book Fair webpage to set up and fund an eWallet to make purchasing books easy for your student (cash & credit cards will also be accepted). Additionally, use this link to access the book fair for online orders Sept. 25 - October 8.
Mrs. Rapo needs help to staff the book fair! It is a fun and fast paced opportunity to help, and volunteers always have a great time! Visit the volunteer sign up genius to see where you can help out.
2023-2024 SMUSD Volunteer Acknowledgement and Notice
Parents who want to volunteer in classrooms- Please complete the google form if are onsite volunteering in your child's classroom. After completion of this form, please continue to sign into I-dent-i-kid in the front office.
-----> Link for parent to complete
Chromebook Insurance
An OPTIONAL insurance coverage for district owned devices through the School Device Coverage.
----> Link for more information
-----> PDF Flyer
**Insurance will cover all accidental damage (including broken screens and water damage) loss and theft of devices. There are unlimited claims, 0 deductible and full transferability to your loaner device if applicable.
August 15, 2023- August 14, 2024
Full coverage $20.00
Full coverage plus charger $25.00
PTO Wave Fund Donation
Have you donated to the Wave Fund yet? Help LCM start the year strong by helping us meet our $75,000 Wave Fund goal! If it's within your means, we would greatly appreciate families donating at least $175 per student to the Wave Fund this school year. Review our Wave Fund packages: https://www.lacostameadowspto.org/wavefund
SEPT 15: Popsicle Friday
Our next Popsicle Friday will be held this Friday, September 15th. Purchase your child’s popsicle pass (on the Wave Fund checkout page) to take part in these fun treats! We will deliver a Popsicle luggage tag to your child’s classroom to hang on their backpack.
https://www.lacostameadowspto.org/wavefund
SEPT 15: Yearbook Discount
Want to get your yearbook order out of the way? Order ahead ($32 Hardcover Yearbooks through 9/15/23 & $35 after) and we'll deliver to your child's classroom at the end of the year! Such a great way to save the memories. Yearbooks are also included in some of our Wave Fund packages if you're planning on donating! https://www.lacostameadowspto.org/yearbook
SEPT 22: Grade Level Picnic
If you missed our Back to School family picnic night, you have another chance to come to school for a visit with your child during lunch! Parents (or any special family members) can join your child during their lunch break for a midday break. You may bring lunch or have your student get lunch from the cafeteria and meet you on the lower field to eat together. For Preschool, 1st, 3rd and 5th grade students, the Family Picnic Day will be October 6th. More details: https://www.lacostameadowspto.org/events
TK: 11:30 am - 12:10 pm
Kinder: 11:00 - 11:45 am
2nd Grade: 11:45 am - 12:30 pm
4th Grade: 12:30 - 1:15 pm
SEPT 23: Beach Cleanup South Ponto
Join the LCM PTO & I Love a Clean San Diego (ILACSD) in volunteering at a beach cleanup at South Ponto State Beach on September 23rd from 9 - 11 am! Students must be accompanied by an Adult, and a waiver needs to be completed by each participant. If you can RSVP to our event we’d appreciate it, but not mandatory. www.lacostameadowspto.org/beach
SEPT 28: Mendocino Farms Dine Out
Take a night off from cooking and enjoy everyone’s favorite sandwich shop, Mendocino Farms (2674 Gateway Rd), and support LCM at our next Dine Out fundraiser! Enjoy delicious salads, amazing salads and so many other treats for the whole other family on Thursday, September 28th (2:00 - 9:00 pm). Mention you’re an LCM family and they’ll donate 30% of the proceeds back to our school!
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Contact Us
Assistant Principal: Traci Barnhill
Email: lisann.selph@smusd.org
Website: https://lacostameadowselementary.smusd.org/
Location: 6889 El Fuerte Street, Carlsbad, CA, USA
Phone: (760) 290-2121
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LCMdolphinsSMUSD