Canoga Park Chatsworth

COMMUNITY OF SCHOOLS

MAY 2022

COS 2022 Digital Yearbook

It's been a wonderful year full of events, activities, and success for all our students. Take a glimpse of all the greatness from this year on the campuses of our amazing schools in our COS!
COS Digital Yearbook
BSAP Lawrence MS

BSAP Lawrence creates Off the Wall Graffiti

Off the Wall Graffiti helps open up Lawrence Middle Schools students to creatively express themselves through art lessons by Black artists. Their personal reflection brightly showed through their amazing pieces created together that will enhance the school community!


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Nobel BSAP field trip to CSUN

Over 50 BSAP students at Nobel Middle School took a trip over to Cal State University, Northridge to learn more about the CSUN. Students played basketball in the Matadome, toured the campus, met with students from the Black House, and learned more about all the wonderful opportunities CSUN has to offer. The 8-week BSAP program Nobel students have participated in will culminate with a "Rites of Passage" special event back at CSUN on May 13th.
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Earth Day at Chatsworth Park UPD

Chatsworth Park Urban Planning Magnet celebrated Earth Day by building community and creating a beautiful garden. Students planted succulents and other greenery and will be taking care of their garden as part of their "earthly" responsibilities.

Even more awards!

North Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce also presents winners of Heros In Education awards to many of our schools including Chatsworth High School, Nobel Middle School and PRCS. Please join us on May 11 at Porter Valley Country Club to celebrate the winners and our schools. Click here to register today!

Principal of the Year-Derek Horowitz, Nobel Middle School

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Volunteer of the Year Kristi Matassa, Porter Ranch Community School

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Eric Grigorian-Teacher of the Year, Chatsworth Charter High School

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Congrats to all our COS award recipients!

Community of Schools would like to congratulate all our winners from our schools that were awarded recognition at the 2022 North Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce for their outstanding work as Educators and Volunteers to serve our community.


Derek Horowitz, Nobel Middle School, Principal of the Year

Eric Grigorian, Chatsworth High School, PE Teacher of the Year

Kristi Matassa, Porter Ranch Community School, Volunteer of the Year


Congrats to all the other award recipients from the community as well! We are so proud to have these wonderful educators and volunteers recognized for their outstanding service!

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And more awards for our amazing educators....

The Chatsworth/Porter Ranch Chamber of Commerce is also celebrating the Unforgettable Educator awards with many of our COS schools being represented.

A warm round of applause for the following winners:


Shelly Brower, Beckford Charter Elementary, Principal of the Year

Rea Olalia-Mourad, Nobel Middle School, PTA President of the Year

Shireen Millken, Porter Ranch Community School, Science Principal of the Year

Sheri Osborne, Chatsworth Charter High School, Volunteer of the Year

Breanna Maxfield, Porter Ranch Community School, Teacher of the Year Finalist

Kimberly Scherieble, Chatsworth Park UPD Elementary, Teacher of the Year Finalist


We are so proud of these wonderful educators and volunteers in our Community of Schools.

Join us on Thursday, May 29 at Knollwood Country Club to celebrate our winners!

Click the flyer or here to register today!

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Chatsworth Charter HS Varsity Boys take 2nd at CIF Regional Finals!

The Chatsworth Charter High School Varsity Boys Volleyball team played an outstanding game at the CIF Finals against Palisades High School. Coach Sina Aghassy, led this team to an undefeated season to the championship game. After 4 sets of intense playing by both teams, Chatsworth High came up just a few points short but still took home the 2nd place plaque that will be proudly displayed among the numerous awards and trophies won by CHS Volleyball Team. Way to go Chancellors!
All Parents and students in LDNW are invited for a fun Family Math Night so you can learn about how you can support your child’s learning in mathematics at home and in your community. This is webinar meeting on Thursday, June 2, at 5pm. Click on the flyer for more information and to register today! https://bit.ly/MathNight-LDNW

All Families Connected

The Los Angeles Unified School District is working to ensure every student and employee has access to the internet connectivity needed for high-quality teaching and learning. Parents and guardians can now use a single form to request computing devices and/or connectivity services for all children enrolled in an LAUSD school. Click here to request more information!

Summer School 2022

Registration for this year's summer programs is now underway. Los Angeles Unified provides all current ETK – 12th grade students with in-person and online summer learning opportunities that combine academic instruction with engaging virtual enrichment activities this summer. We hope you will join us! Click here to register today!

Open Enrollment for 2022-23 school year

Open Enrollment on-time application period will be from April 27 to May 20, 2022. District K-12 Open Enrollment placements will be announced in early June. For more questions, email Shira Scherb, Pupil Services & Attendance Counselor in the Strategic Enrollment & Program Planning Office / Student Health and Human Services by calling (213) 725-5600 Ext. 1877 or email shira.scherb@lausd.net. Click here to enroll today!
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May is Mental Awareness Month

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. This is a time to raise awareness around mental wellness as well as elevating the voices of those living with mental illness to help reduce the stigma that so many experience. Each year millions of Americans face the reality of living with a mental illness; therefore, the month of May is dedicated to addressing mental health needs, promoting overall mental health, and providing communities with critical information to understand the continuum of mental health.

School Mental Health, along with LAUSD educational partners, work tirelessly to combat mental health stigma by educating and advocating for protocols that support students and families with mental illnesses, and providing direct services and supports to LAUSD schools.

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on the mental health of people of all ages. Therefore, now more than ever, it is critical to reduce the stigma around mental health. The events that have transpired over the past two years may have evoked stress, isolation, and uncertainty; and may have taken a toll on the overall well-being of many individuals. Listed below are tips and resources to support mental health.

Tips on How You Can Stay Committed to Your Mental Wellness:

· Take care of yourself: Life has numerous ups and downs. Some are solvable but others not so much. When your mental health acts up, seek the right treatment, and make yourself better because, after all, life has much more to offer than just pain and suffering.

· Take care of your loved ones: Check up on your friends and family. Many times, all people need is a shoulder to cry on and/or an ear to listen. Support and encourage them if they are being treated for any mental problems.

· Talk about mental health: One of the best ways to celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month is by talking about it with your peers. The more you talk about it, the more normalized it will become. This is one of the aims of the month as the stigma attached to mental health has led to countless delays in treatment AND research on the matter.


For additional information or mental health assistance, please email Jill Thomas,

Mental Health Consultant

Student Health and Human Services

818.351.9275 Google Voice Number
818.654.3627 Office Number

Canoga Park Chatsworth Community of Schools

Canoga Park Chatsworth Community of Schools

Canoga Park Chatsworth Community of Schools

10100 Variel Avenue, Chatsworth, CA, USA alice.lee@lausd.net 747-224-4581 sites.google.com/lausd.net/canogacos/home