Libby Tiger Newsletter
News for our Families for the Week of December 12-16, 2022
Celebrate Success! Semester 1 is Done!
Reminder: Winter Vacation is December 18-January 8, 2023
As a reminder, all OUSD school will be closed for the three week Winter Vacation, December 18-January 9. We will return to school on Monday, January 9, 2023
Recordatorio: Todas escuelas de OUSD son cerradas por tres semanas, 18 de decimbre-9 de enero. Nos vemos lunes, 9 de enero. Gracias!
Principal's Message/Mensaje de la Directora
Vacation Time is Time with Family and Friends!
We acknowledge all the hard work your students have put forth for this first semester. It truly is amazing how much your child has grown; physically, emotionally, and academically! It the most proudest moment for educators and staff. We have grown along with your children as well. We thank you, our Libby Families, for all your support.
Enjoy the winter vacation! Have fun, relax, and snuggle-up with your child with a good book and make the most of your time together.
Happy Holidays!
Ms. Hilary Cuevas
Principal
Winter Spirit Week All Next Week!
It's time for Winter Spirit Week! Your child can have fun and wear a different item each day of the week! Always our favorite time of the year!
Report Cards for Semester 1: Mailed Home 12/19/22
Your child's 1st semester Report Card will be mailed to the address on file on or before December 19th. Please reach out to your child's teacher if you have any questions. Thank you! www.oside.us/libby
Libby Library Resources
Libby Library Resources
Take a look at our librarian, Mrs. Tapia's library links! Reading is the foundation for learning. Take a look, it's in a Book! Here is Decembers Slide Deck. Happy Reading! You can also find our Library slide deck on your child's OUSD dashboard when they sign in. Look for the Libby Tiger!
Direciones a Traducir el Boletín!
- Busque el botón "Traducir" en la parte superior del boletín y haga clic en "Traducir"
- Seleccione el idioma y el boletín se traducirá.
- En un celular, busca el ícono en la parte inferior de tu pantalla, haz clic en él y selecciona el idioma a traducir.
🗓️ Upcoming Events/Próximos Eventos 🗓️
Coffee with the Principal/Cafecito con la directora
Please join Ms. Cuevas on December 16, 2022 at 8:30-9:00am in the MPR. Learn more about our events, workshops, and provide valuable feedback to help Libby grow and thrive. We will have donated coats and warm weather apparel available to attendees. Thank you!
Únase a la Sra. Cuevas el 16 de diciembre de 2022 de 8:30 a. m. a 9:00 a. m. en el MPR. Obtenga más información sobre nuestros eventos, talleres y proporcione comentarios valiosos para ayudar a Libby a crecer y prosperar. Tendremos abrigos donados y ropa para clima cálido disponible para los asistentes. ¡Gracias!
Family Movie Night-December 16! FREE!
Come join us on December 16th at 5:30pm for Family Movie Night in the MPR. We will be watching Minions: The Rise of Gru. Can't wait for the food, fun, and cool movie!
Dinosaur School for Parents by Palomar Family Counseling-Workshop
Our amazing Dinosaur School for Parents begins February 14-March 16 here at Libby in the MPR from 8:15am-10:15am. The classes are free to our Libby families. Refreshments, prizes and raffles are at each workshop. We are so excited to host these workshop in partnership with Palomar Family Counseling Services, Incredible Years Program. This amazing series of parent workshops provides support and education on how to help your child be successful in life.Sign up today! The workshops fill up quickly.
Boys and Girls Club Winter Program!
The Boys and Girls Club of Oceanside will have their Winter Camp here at Libby. The dates are December 19-22 and January 3-6 from 8:00-5:00 every day. Please call 760-908-1561 or email our coordinator, Ms. Romero at Cromero@bgcoceanside.org Open to Libby students.
Chocolate Candy Fundraiser has started!
Coming in the Spring! Programa Para Padres de Familia "Mano a Mano"
Programa Para Padres de Familia Dra. Beatriz Villarreal “Padres Aprendiendo a ser Mejores Padres” Oceanside Union School District los invita a participar en una serie de talleres donde recibirá información actualizada de lo que pasa en nuestra comunidad y también con el propósito de ayudarle a poder formar jóvenes que tengan éxito en la escuela y en la vida en general.
Libby Community School News
Learn more about our Community School Resources for students and members of our Community. Our Community School Coordinator is Ms. Natalie Gibney. You can contact Ms. Gibney at natalie.gibney@oside.us for more information.
Christmas of Hope Free Groceries 🥕🍗 for Holiday Meal!/Venga y reciba algunos alimentos para hacer su cena Navideña!
Christmas Hope | La Esperanza de Navidad
Come out this day and receive groceries to create a Christmas meal!
Venga y reciba algunos alimentos para hacer su cena Navideña!
December 17th at 9am AND 9:45 am
17 de Diciembre a partir de las 9 de la mañana y 9:45 de la mañana
420 N El CAMINO REAL OCEANSIDE, CA 92058
Counselor News from Ms. Baron!
Please take a look at Ms. Baron's Counselor newsletter. Learn more about the social-emotional support we offer to ALL Libby students.
Please Be On Time for Drop-Off and Pick-up
Our school day starts at 8:15am every day. We close our gates at 8:15am and students go to the office and are marked tardy. It gets dark earlier now! When children are picked up late they sometimes worry and often become anxious when they have to wait in the office. Please do your best to be on time. Call our office at 760-901-7000. We may need to meet with you if the problem is reoccurring.
Libby Photo Album 📸
Shaving Cream Snow with Ms. Julia.
Ms. Julia's preschool class had shaving cream snow. They practiced writing their letters in it.
Projects from Ms. Gonzalez's Class!
Students in Ms. Gonzalez's class worked hard on the Life Cycle of Animals and All About Me projects. They invited other classes to come see their amazing work.
Ms. Langan Makes Reading Fun!
Ms. Langan and her class do hands on activities to make their learning engaging and fun.
5th Grade Camp Assembly
Our 5th graders attended an assembly to learn all about their 5th grade camp coming up in May! They are so excited! Please reach out to your 5th grade teacher to learn more. Look for more information in our upcoming Family Newsletters.
Hour of Code!
Mrs. Apolinar's 4th graders spent time and participated in the world wide Hour of Code. Students learn about computer science and how coding is the foundation of computer knowledge. Cool!
Teamwork
Ms. Apolinar's 4th graders working together to learn how to code.
We need YOUR Feedback to Customize our New Playground Structures
Our new playground will be designed in December and January. The OUSD bond committee needs your feedback! A meeting to gather this feedback will be scheduled in January. If you are interested in being part of this meeting, please email Ms. Cuevas at hilary.cuevas@oside.us
Below is a first design for our upper grade playground structure. We need feedback to help us develop a final plan before January 15th. Thank you!
Family Engagement Opportunities/Compromiso Familiar
Volunteers Needed!/Se necesitan voluntarios
School Site Council 2022-2023
Ou Libby School Site Council makes important decisions for our school.
Our 3rd School Site Council Meeting is scheduled for February 15, 2023.
Join Libby's PTO!
Please join Libby's PTO! Be a part of supporting all of our students. Our PTO meetings are on the 3rd Wednesday of the month via Zoom.
We look forward to seeing you soon!
Please email our PTO president, Ms. Nataly Sanchez, at libbypto@gmail.com for more information.
ELAC Meeting #4 is scheduled for February 9, 2023
Please consider joining our ELAC (English Language Advisory Committee). Your participation helps develop strategies and support for our Multilingual Learners! We need you! Our next meeting on campus is scheduled for February 9, 2023 at 4:30pm in Room 15.
Oceanside Unified is Hiring!!
Join the Oceanside Unified Team! We have many openings available that can fit your schedule. Health insurance, paid holidays, annual pay increases, and 11 month pay. We'd love to have you join us!
Look for openings on this link
Cold and Flu Season is Here!
Cold and flu season is upon us. Health officials are warning there may be high levels of influenza compared to the past two years, when COVID-19 precautions helped keep flu infections low. As a reminder, please do not send your child to school if they are feeling sick or experiencing symptoms of a virus. . See more prevention tips from the CDC.
Safety First!!!
Parent Volunteer Safety Patrol Needed
Libby Elementary always has a focus on safety! It is one of the most important concerns. We would like to start a Volunteer Safety Patrol to help us direct traffic, assist in helping children exit and enter their cars, and keeping our students safe during morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up. If you have a focus on safety and have time during the morning, 7:45-8:15am and/or 2:10pm-3:15pm, we would appreciate your help. We can create a schedule and with enough volunteers, it would be just 30 minutes of your time once or twice a week. Please contact Mrs. Campisi at kristina.campisi@oside.us for more information. Thank you!
Keep CLEAR!
New Signs! Drop Off/Pick Up Zone
Please follow our new signs and do not drop off/pick up students until you move all the way down the curb. DO NOT PARK ON THE CURB! When you drop off/pick up before the drop-off/pick up zone, cars back up on to W. Redondo Dr and that is very DANGEROUS! Please be safe and courteous for all families and their students.
No Dogs on Campus
📓School News You Can Use 🍎
Call our Attendance Hotline to report your child's absence.
Students Out More Than 5 days Need an Independent Study Contract. Please Read!
Independent Study Contracts
If your child will be away from school longer than 5 days, please let us know ahead of time (at least a week prior) so that we can prepare an Independent Study Contract. The contract will first need to be approved by the principal and will include school work for your child to complete so that the missing days from school will not be considered "unexcused". Please call our office at 760-901-7000 or stop by to speak with an office staff member. Without approval or without prior notice to set up the contract, the days missed will be marked "unexcused". Thank you for your cooperation!
Weekly Envelope!
Every week your child takes home a weekly information envelope. Inside are important flyers, letters, and items that need your attention. Please remove the items and return the signed envelope back to school with your child. Thank you!
Play First, Then Eat! 🥪Lunch Menu Link 🍽️
Our Libby Tigers have a new lunch routine. Our students, except TK and Kindergarten, play first, then eat. We find that we have far less food waste, and our students return to class more relaxed and ready to learn. Here is our Libby Daily Schedule which includes our Lunch Schedule.
Here is a link to our Lunch Menu for the month of October:
Attendance Matters!
Please be sure your child arrives on time and attends school every day! When students miss school they miss valuable learning time. If your child is sick, please keep them home until they are feeling better. Please report all absences to our Attendance Hotline at 760-901-7001. Attendance Matters! Every student! Every day! Thank you for your help and support.
Libby Bell Schedule/Horario de la escuela
Please don't forget that we are on an earlier time schedule this year. Thank you for remembering to drop-up your child on time, and picking up on time. We appreciate your support.
Let's Stay Healthy! Stay home if you're sick.
Family Resources
Care Solace Referral
- Call 888-515-0595 available 24/7/365
- Visit www.caresolace.com/ousd and either search on your own OR click "Book Appointment" for assistance by video chat, email, or phone.
Love and Logic Parent Workshop
Flyer (English). Flyer (Spanish)
Parenting the Love and Logic Way ®
A Seven-Session Parent Skill Building Program designed by the Love and Logic Institute ®
Parenting the Love and Logic Way® is a skills building workshop designed to give simple and practical techniques and tips to help parents with kids of all ages and abilities. This parent education is available for all parents, family members, and guardians.
We are on Social Media!
Instagram: @LibbyTigers
Facebook: @LibbyElemOside
Twitter: @TigersLibby
Contact Us!
Libby Elementary School
Email: hilary.cuevas@oside.us
Website: www.oside.us/libby
Location: 423 West Redondo Drive, Oceanside, CA, USA
Phone: 760-901-7000
Instagram: @libbytigers
Facebook: facebook.com/LibbyElemOside
Twitter: @TigersLibby
Principal Cuevas
We welcome all families to Libby Elementary Community School! We are part of the Oceanside Unified School District. We are Home to the Libby Tigers. As proud principal of this amazing school, it is our goal to meet the needs of all of our students as well as their families. Our doors are open to volunteers, and all community partners. Stop by our office to learn more. We are glad you're here!
Sincerely,
Hilary Cuevas