Eastwood News
November 20, 2021
Important-Dates-at-a-Glance
- Monday, November 22 - Friday, November 26 -Thanksgiving Break (No School)
- Tuesday, November 30 - School Site Council Meeting
- Wednesday, December 1 - Eastwood TV @ 8:00 am
- Friday, December 3 - Last day to order See's Candy
- Tuesday, December 7 - Mr. Ramsey's Roundtable
Native American Heritage Month
As we get ready to gather with family and loved ones next week, to give thanks, and reflect on our blessings, we think back and honor the Native Americans whose generosity and wisdom inspired the first Thanksgiving.
Born in San Francisco, CA, Wilson (Diné) is an accomplished photographer who grew up in the Navajo Nation.
Wilson’s large-scale photographs focus primarily on the Navajo people and their relation to the land. Wilson uses creative mediums not only to explore deep and complex issues, but to inspire others to join in the discussion.
See's Candy
- Our online favorites are back with an all digital candy shop! Order a sweet treat and ship directly to your recipients far and wide.
- Shop is open now, last day to place your order is Friday, 12/3
-Order your See's Candy here
PTA Table Tuesday
Eastwood Fun Run
Thank you EASTWOOD! You all did an amazing job getting out there and supporting our school.
Thanks to you all we had our most successful Run to date - our Eastwood community raised a grand total of $31,392.25!!!
Individual prizes have been delivered to students' classrooms. If you have any questions about prizes, please email eastwoodpta1@gmail.com
Fun Run Individual Winners (most funds raised):
3rd and 4th place winners will earn $25 Amazon gift cards = Ryder Force and Caitlin Guerrero
2nd place wins a $50 Amazon gift card = Patrick Guerra
1st place wins a $100 Amazon gift card = Sofia Corrales
Fun Run Class Winners:
First Night top registrations and emails = Mr. Laguna's class
Most students to send out 20+ email/texts during pledge period = Ms. Ladd's class
Most cumulative points = Ms. Ladd's class
-- Winning classes earn a class popsicle party and a special prize for the teacher!
Eastwood TV
Join Mr. Ramsey, co-host Ms. Lena and the EastwoodTV Crew
WEDNESDAY, December 1 @ 8:00 am
for the next LIVESTREAM
Let's stay connected! Click HERE to be directed to EastwoodTV and Subscribe!
If you have missed any of the LIVESTREAM Assemblies,
you can still watch them ALL as they are available to view on our EastwoodTV YouTube Channel.
Safety First - NEW Student Symptom Decision Tree and Return-to-School Procedures
As part of our continued efforts to promote safety for our students, staff, and our communities and in close alignment with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, the District has developed a new protocol to follow when students are ill with possible COVID-19 symptoms. Please review the NLMUSD Student Symptom Decision Tree and Return-to-School Guidance documents by clicking this link.
Here are some highlights:
- Starting on Monday, November 1, 2021, students who have one (1) or more Group A symptoms or two (2) or more Group B symptoms must stay home or be sent home (if they are already at school). Note: Group A symptoms have been determined by health experts to be most prevalent among children diagnosed with COVID-19.
- Parents/Guardians need to select one of the following options before their student can return to school:
- Take student to a medical provider
- If the doctor confirms symptoms are unrelated to COVID-19, student can return to school within 10 days with a doctor’s note/clearance.
- Have student take an approved COVID-19 test
- If negative, student can return within the 10-day isolation period.
- If positive, student must stay home and isolate for at least 10 days.
- Keep student home for 10 days
- A COVID-19 test or a doctor’s note are not required to return on Day 11 or after.
- Parents will return the completed Return-to-School Guidance document to indicate which option they chose and attach a doctor’s note (for Option 1) or a copy of the negative test (for Option 2). Option 3 does not require documentation; however, student cannot return until Day 11 of isolation at the earliest.
- For all three options, the student must be fever-free without fever-reducing medication for 24 hours and have improved symptoms.
Eastwood Dines Out
Thank you for everyone who joined us at Chipotle. Save the date for our next Dine Out on December 15 at McDonalds!
Membership Drive for Your Class - Join PTA today!
Now you have a chance to win rewards for your class.
Join PTA by Tuesday, November 30th.
The class with the most memberships will win.
The winning class will be announced on Wednesday, December 8th.
All participating PTA members will have a chance to win:
Storytelling/reading session with Mr. Ramsey for the grade K-2 winner
And
Board game session with Mr. Ramsey for the grade 3-5 winner
Eastwood PTA membership raffle- Join PTA today!
There is still time to join Eastwood PTA to count toward our friendly participation competition! All participating PTA members will be added to a raffle and ONE winner from each grade will be drawn on Dec. 1 2021. All participating PTA members will have a chance to win Eastwood spirit wear.
Join PTA by Tuesday, November 30th.
Our raffle winners will be announced during assembly on Wednesday, December 8th.
We welcome everyone to be a member of our PTA - invite siblings, grandparents, aunts/uncles, friends and neighbors to join and show their support of Eastwood!
If you’ve already joined, we thank you for your support and look forward to an awesome year!
Join the PTA
Join Eastwood PTA to help support Technology, Arts and more for your student(s) and our Eastwood families, staff and community!
Membership Fee on Totem: $10 per membership, with a $1 convenience fee per membership.
Benefits: Totem also allows you to download your PTA membership card to your phone wallet, view and receive discounts with participating partners, and the option of auto-renewing membership annually.
Share the link with friend and family so that they can support your learning too!
Zelle Payment Option for PTA Membership
Eastwood is offering a quick pay option with Zelle. You can access Zelle through your banking website/app OR download the Zelle app.
Include in Message: Type MEMBERSHIP with PTA member's name, student(s) name, grade, and his/her teacher's name.
Membership Fee on Zelle: $10 per membership. Send Payment to: eastwoodptatreasurer@gmail.com
Stay Connected
- via our Newsletter = If you're not already receiving our Eastwood Newsletter, please email us at eastwoodpta1@gmail.com so we can add you to the list. We don't send too many emails, but just want to keep you in the loop with campus news.
- PTA Table = We'll have an info table set up outside on the front lawn before pick-up every first Tuesday of the month... stop by with any questions, to join PTA, or purchase a Spiritwear T-Shirt, or just to say hi!
Spirit Wear
- Our new Spiritwear order is in!
- Wednesdays are Spirit Wear Days - if you need a new Eastwood t-shirt, visit our table on the first Tuesday of every month or email eastwoodpta1@gmail.com with your size/color preference. T-shirts are $10. Let's show our spirit and be sure to wear your Eastwood gear on Wednesdays!
Go EAGLES!
$10 Blue T-Shirt
Limited Adult Sizes (Inquire if Interested)
$10 Gray T-Shirt
Limited Adult Sizes (Inquire if Interested)
$25 Zip-up Hoodie
Limited Adult Sizes (Inquire if Interested)
$6 Hair Bow
$25 Pull-over Hoodie
Limited Adult Sizes (Inquire if Interested)
Send us your pictures!
MEALS ARE AT NO COST TO FAMILIES ALL YEAR!
Hello Parents/Guardians,
We are excited to announce that meals are FREE to ALL students for the 2021-2022 School Year.
- We encourage all families to submit a meal application, if you usually qualify, as it provides additional educational funding for your school and benefits for your household. It will also ensure your student is covered for free meals the first 30 days of school for the 2022/2023 school year to avoid meal charges.
- Eligibility guidelines can be found on www.yourchew.com, in the upper left corner, under meal applications.
- Note - You do not need to complete a meal application if you have already received a letter indicating that your student has been directly certified.
September Menus:
- Elementary Breakfast Menu
- Elementary Lunch Menu
- Middle School Brochure & High School Brochure (more details online)
Please view our menus online at www.yourchew.com for nutritional information.
Important Menu Update:
Last minute menu changes may occur frequently and are out of our control due to the nationwide food supply chain issues and labor shortages.
Menus on our website may not reflect these changes.
We appreciate your patience and understanding during this time.
Attachments:
If you have any questions, please contact us at:
www.yourchew.com, 562-210-2146 (English) or 562-210-2052 (Spanish).
Support Eastwood while you're shopping at Amazon!
Eastwood Elementary PTA is now a designated charity in Amazon Smile. You can earn .5% for Eastwood on eligible purchases simply by saving your shop link and updating your app.
Follow the steps below to point your donations to Eastwood and start earning money for our school today!
Instructions for signing up for Amazon Smile!
1. Visit smile.amazon.com
2. Sign in with your Amazon.com credentials
3. Select Eastwood Elementary PTA as your designated charity
4. Bookmark smile.amazon.com and/or turn on AmazonSmile in your shopping app
5. To set up AmazonSmile in your Amazon app:
- Open the app and find "Settings" in the main menu (three horizontal lines on the bottom right hand corner)
- Tap on "Amazon Smile" under the Programs & Features section and follow the on-screen instructions to turn on AmazonSmile in the app.
6. Start shopping as you normally do - and Eastwood Elementary PTA will earn 0.5% back on eligible purchases!
Eastwood PTA
"Always together, never apart.
Maybe in distance, but never in heart."
Email: eastwoodpta1@gmail.com
Website: www.eastwoodelem.org
Location: 15730 Pescados Drive, La Mirada, CA, USA
Phone: (562) 210-2650
Facebook: facebook.com/eastwoodpta
Twitter: @Eastwood_PTA
District Issued Devices Available for EVERYONE
- Our goal is to ensure that EVERY STUDENT has a District Issued Device to use. Please make sure to visit the school website and/or click the Device User Agreement to be directed to the form.
- WIFI HOTSPOTS are also available. Make sure to fill out the SEPARATE FORM for this to be processed. Click the Hotspot Request here to be directed to the form.