Lake Elementary School News

9/25-9/29

Rockin' Read a-thon

PTA Clubs first session begin

9/26

2:30 School Site Council/Room 4 or Zoom link here

10/5-10/6

School Pictures

Hello Lake Families,

The walk-throughs with Cara, our CORE consultant, were really appreciated. She saw some wonderful phonics instruction happening and is developing a plan to support Lake with the next steps and Benchmark Phonics.

I want to give a HUGE shout-out to our student leaders who led our visit with the South Dakota educators and Dr. Olmstead. The visitors didn’t want to leave and are hoping to come back!

Our 5th-grade leaders (Lila, Desiree, Nico, Elise, Ollie, Madge, Connor, Alan, and Dilynn) represented Lake so well, gave tours of the school, and debriefed about the Learner Portrait attributes that they have gained through their experiences here at Lake. Our 3rd-grade leaders (Hudson, Lucas, Ruby, Aubrey, JJ, and Tori) and 4th-grade leaders (Lena, Olivia, Roxy, and Nolan) also shone brightly by greeting our visitors and showcasing their experiences inside their classrooms.

These student leaders shared the Learner Portrait attributes that they feel strong in and also those they are continuing to grow in. They loved bragging about all of the wonderful things happening in their classrooms and at Lake. The visit culminated with our 5th-grade leaders and visitors in a Q&A debrief. I was so proud of our Dolphins as they answered many questions, weaving authentic JOY through their answers about PBIS, Dolphin Broadcast, and Project-Based Learning. What a MAGNIFICENT school we have! These kids are the evidence, and YOU ALL are the catalysts! Thank you for all you do to make Lake such a GREAT place to learn!

Dr. Davina Stringer

Lake Elementary Principal

Strategic | Ideation | Learner | Achiever | Input

Click my Calendly Link to schedule a meeting.

Office: (760) 945-5300

Hello Parents,

Below is a document that illustrates how contacts from Aeries Parent Portal can be edited both in English and Spanish.. It is very important that you check your student's information and verify that all blue required fields are edited/completed.

Thank you for your help,

Ana Correia

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iis41gYg1IUZTB9X63dBhH59BURo6jO_dZ5ZKK8uplA/edit

5th grade families! Checked out Ukuleles will start coming home on Monday, September 18th. I HIGHLY recommend that each 5th grader have a ukulele at home to practice with so they can truly learn the instrument. If you would like to check out a ukulele for your child to practice with at home, please fill out this form. 5th Grade Ukulele Checkout

3rd grade families! If you would like to check out a recorder for your child to practice with at home, please fill out this form. 3rd Grade Recorder Checkout

Our annual fundraiser starts this week, with registration packets going home September 18. Get ready to crack open a good book and log some serious reading time! PTA is shooting for ONE fundraiser this year! We would love to fund all field trips, classroom and grade level support, as well as all our other PTA programs for the entire school year with only ONE ASK this year. Thank you for all your support!

Reflections Art Program “I am hopeful because…”

We have two on-campus days coming up to create art for the National PTA Reflections Program! This year’s theme is: “I am hopeful because…”

The on-campus dates are Tuesday, September 19 and Tuesday, October 3rd from 2:15-3:15. You can choose one or both days to attend! Please register here. If you are unable to attend the on-campus days, your child may also create their work at home. The deadline to submit an entry is October 20th. Your student’s work may be displayed at the Vista Festival of the Arts on October 21st, or be chosen to advance to win prizes at the district, county, state, or even national level! The student entry form can be found here.

The Reflections program provides opportunities for recognition and access to the arts which boost student confidence and success in the arts and in life. Reflections entries can be Visual Arts, Film Production, Dance Choreography, Music Composition, Literature and Photography.

2023-2024 Yearbooks on Sale!

Grab your yearbook before 10/31 for 10% off! Follow the instructions on the flyer below.

Breakfast and lunch is free for all students, but if your child wants an additional meal, they will need to purchase it. You can drop off money in an envelope marked "Wavecrest Cafe" with your child's name in the office.

• ✅ Log-in to your parent Aeries account to update your contact information.
• Please update phone numbers, Emergency contacts, addresses, medical information, and student pick-up contacts.
• Sometime when we need to contact parents due to an emergency, we find that the information in our system is not updated. As a result, we cannot let parents know the nature of the emergency. When your phone number is not correct, you will also be unable to receive call-outs, newsletters, and important district/school notifications.
• Don't be unprepared! The safety of your students is extremely important and we need your help.
• Need help? Contact our office.
• ✅ Make note of the name of your child's teacher and keep it in your Contacts.
  
• We often speak to our families and when we need to know who the teacher is, our families do not recall the teacher's name. Make a note on your phone to remember the teacher's name, Room number, and grade. Please share the information with all caregivers.
• ✅ Stay connected! (See Contact Info at bottom of this newsletter)
  
• Follow us on social media for updated news (Instagram: @lakedolphins)
• Bookmark our website
• Keep school phone numbers in your phone contacts: 760-945-5300.
• ✅ Become Involved!
  
• Consider joining our Parent-Teacher Organization (PTA)
• Consider being a member of our School Site Council or English Language Advisory Committee (ELAC) - email Shannon Hall at shannonhall@vistausd.org if you're interested!
• Become a parent/family volunteer (classroom volunteer, office volunteer, traffic duty)
• ✅ Be sure to label jackets, backpacks, lunch boxes, water bottles and all belongings with your child's name.
  
• Each year, hundreds of jackets and items go to our Lost and Found.
• Students rarely go to find their items. Please help your child find their item right away.
• Remind your student each day to practice responsibility and bring their items home.
• Unclaimed Lost and Found items are donated regularly.

Breakfast will be available at no cost to all students beginning at 7:40 am daily. Lunch will also be available at no cost to all students. Please check the WaveCrest Cafe for updated menus.

Would you like to work at Lake as a substitute teacher? You could earn $190 a day for General Ed Classes or $225 for a Special Education class!

https://www.edjoin.org/Home/DistrictJobPosting/1790063

Noon Duty is the perfect part-time job - come join us at Lake!

https://www.edjoin.org/Home/DistrictJobPosting/1812217

Our bell schedule has slightly shifted - we no longer have early release on Mondays. Dismissal every day will be at 2:10, with kindergarten and transitional kindergarten released at 2:00.

School begins at 8:00 a.m. The gates will open at 7:40; please do not drop students off before that time. Minimum days (9/13, 11/14-11/17, 2/28, 6/5) will begin at 8:00 am and will dismiss at 12:50 pm.

* A reminder that the school gate is opened at 7:40 am. Please do not drop your student off prior to that time.

*If your student is coming to school late from an appointment or leaving early from school, please provide a doctor's note to excuse the tardy/early release.

* Please have a government ID when picking your student up early. Students can only be released to biological parent or legal guardian, per CA Ed code. If parents need to make other arrangements, please call the office and notify the office staff the name of the person picking your student up and the individual needs to be listed on the Parent Portal.

• CAR RIDER LINE: Families picking up and dropping off, PLEASE help our line move efficiently by NOT getting out of your vehicles while still in the car line. Please train your children to buckle or train them to sit safely while you find a safe place to pull over and make the needed adjustments for the ride home. THANK YOU!
  
• At dismissal, please utilize both lanes for pickup and be prepared with your child's name, grade and teacher.

The purpose of our Student and Parent Handbook is to assist our students and families with important information regarding school policies, procedures, and agreements we have set us up for us to have an enjoyable, successful, and safe school year.

Click on the link above to review the handbook. It is expected that each family reads through our Family Handbook. We appreciate your support and involvement as we work in partnership to provide a nurturing, inspiring, and rigorous educational program for each of our Dolphins.

Family Newsletter: Every Sunday afternoon you will receive an email from Lake with updates and important information. Please take the time each week to review this information.

Social Media: Stay up to date on the learning occurring on campus and the events happening at school by following us on Instagram @lakedolphins.

District Communication: Please make sure your email address is correct in Aeries so that you receive all school and district communications. You will receive message

Email: lakeES@vistausd.org
Website: lk.vistausd.org
Location: 4950 Lake Blvd, Oceanside, CA 92056, USA
Phone: 7609455300
Twitter: @lakeelementary