Pre-ordered yearbooks will be distributed this Friday, June 2nd.

• 8th grade final grades are due June 2nd, students will receive final clearance forms for culmination next week. Students must complete all aspects of graduation contract prior to culminating, including returning school issued devices/chargers, textbooks, and library books.
• Students who have not completed all aspects of the culmination contract, but have met the 50 credit culmination requirement, can appeal to participate in the culmination ceremony. Appeals should indicate strong improvement from first to second semester in the area not met, and documentation of extenuating circumstances. Students who are at risk of not completing one or more area received a warning notice. If needed you may sign up for a culmination appeal meeting here: https://calendly.com/lindscorc/8th-grade-culmination-appeals-meetings
• Culmination will take place on June 8 at 4:00 p.m. at Fairfax High School. Students must report to culmination at 3:00 p.m. to prepare for processional
• 8th grade breakfast will take place on June 8th at 8:30 a.m. Students will receive their gowns during the breakfast. These will be loaned to students for the ceremony for FREE. If students are interested in purchasing a gown to keep, a booth will be available at open house and 8th grade breakfast. Gowns will cost $35.00.
• Students must attend school on June 8th in order to participate in Culmination.

We are excited to celebrate the end of the school year, and your child’s Laurel Cinematic Arts & Creative Technologies experience with our 8th Grade Culmination Ceremony. This year, the ceremony will be held at Fairfax High School’s Auditorium, at 4:00 pm on Thursday, June 8, 2023. Students should meet at the Fairfax HS Auditorium between 2:45 and 3:00 p.m.

In order to make this event a wonderful experience for all, we have developed some rules and procedures. Please take the time to read over the items listed below and review the rules and procedures with your child.

Students must meet eligibility requirements to participate in the 2023 Culmination ceremony. (Final warning letters were sent our last Thursday and a notice of non-eligibility will be sent no later than June 2, 2022)

Culmination Attire

At 8th grade breakfast, all students will receive a gown to be worn to the ceremony. We are encouraging students to dress nicely under their gowns to commemorate the culmination ceremony, such as:

• Simple styled dresses, skirts or suits; not too tight, nor too short or too long

• Dress Shoes for comfort/safety (Shoes with heels not recommended, since students will need to walk up and down stairs)

• Suit or slacks with sport coat or sweater

• Sunglasses and hats of any kind are not appropriate

• General grooming and hairstyle appropriate for Culmination

Arrival

Parents should bring students to Fairfax no later than 3:00 p.m. Parking will take place in the Fairfax High School parking lot.

Behavior

Any event that involves the coordinated staging of pupils requires the utmost cooperation of every participant. Since the inappropriate behavior of even a few individuals can have an adverse effect on the pageantry of the ceremony, every participant must follow the rules of conduct listed below:

• The participants must be present at all rehearsals and give full cooperation to the director of the rehearsal. Rehearsals will take place starting Monday, June 5, 2023 through Thursday, June 8, 2023.

• No individual will call attention to himself or herself, participate in any act that will disrupt the culmination ceremony or cause embarrassment to the graduating class.

• The culmination activity is optional and should only be attended by pupils who wish to give their full cooperation.

• Culmination certificates for those graduates may be picked up at school from 8:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M., June 9 - 12, 2023 or on July 30, 2023 in the main office. Students will also be asked to return gowns when picking this up.

Tickets & Balloons

• Each student will be given ten (10) tickets for the ceremony. Graduating students do not need tickets.

• NO balloons allowed in the auditorium as a courtesy to all guests. Balloons may be left outside the auditorium, in the foyer, at your own risk; we will not be able to monitor the balloons.

Departure

The ceremony will conclude after approximately 45 min to 1 hour. Students may leave with a parent or guardian at the conclusion of the ceremony.

If you have any questions, please feel free to call the school at (323) 654-1930.

This summer, there are many exciting programs available for all students. Schools in our community are hosting full day on-campus programs. There are also many online enrichment activities. You can learn a new language, take an art class or learn to play an instrument. Information about summer programs are available at summerschool.lausd.net.

Academic summer programs will be offered for students who are currently Expanded Transitional Kindergarten (ETK) through 12th Grade. To register, parents can go online at summerschool.lausd.net or pick up an application in our main office.

Note: Laurel CACT will offer summer school to support students who are in need of academic progress in English and Mathematics 8:30 - 12:30 p.m. & Summer Camp from 12:30 - 6:00 p.m. (We are not offering ESY at this location.)

For Laurel Cinematic Arts Summer School follow the steps below:

Program Dates: June 26 – July 25

Times: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Monday – Friday (if you are in need of childcare until 6 p.m., fill out Beyond the Bell application)

Locations: For a list of sites offering summer school, visit: ETK-8 Summer School Program

Learning Method: In-person

How to Apply: Families have two options for enrolling a child in the ETK-8 program:
1. Request a Student Application and submit the completed form to the home school
2. Complete an online Student Application by visiting enroll.lausd.net

Eligibility: Current Los Angeles Unified students with District ID number in grades ETK-8th

Please note that submitting an application does not guarantee enrollment

You may also register by turining in the paper application to the main office:

Paper Application (English/Spanish)

Provide an application to families who request a paper application.
Attach the following to the enrollment application:

• LAUSD Publicity Authorization and Release (English/Spanish)

• LA’s BEST Application (English/Spanish)

• Beyond the Bell After School Application (English)

Beyond the Bell After School Application (Spanish)

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our office at 323.654.1930 or visit our school’s website.

EMAIL PPANTHERS.PTSA@GMAIL.COM for questions regarding PTSA.

Upcoming meetings:

PTSA Associate meeting (all members invited): June 2, 2023 3pm ZOOM