2020/21 Elementary Principal Update
March 21, 2021
“I refuse to accept the view that mankind is so tragically bound to the starless midnight of racism and war that the bright daybreak of peace and brotherhood can never become a reality… I believe that unarmed truth and unconditional love will have the final word.” - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Dear Families,
We are horrified and saddened to hear about the recent increase in hate crimes targeting Asians, Asian-Americans, and Pacific Islanders. We understand the concerns and fears shared by our families. We join our LCUSD families in condemning these horrific crimes. We will continue to work collaboratively with our district leadership, city officials, and local law enforcement agencies to prevent and combat anti-Asian bias, racism, and crime and promote respect, empathy, and unity in our greater communities.
As part of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) effort, our teachers and administrators studied and implemented the “Speak Up” strategies in our schools to stand up against comments and actions grounded on bias, stereotypes, and racism. Here are some helpful resources to support you during this challenging time.
Combatting Anti-Asian Racism by Harvard Graduate School of Education
How to Respond to Coronavirus Racism by Learning for Justice
Safety Tips from Stop AAIP for those experiencing or witnessing Hate.
As our Superintendent Sinnette shared this week, our schools will continue to devote resources and time to ensure that all students, staff, and families feel safe and welcome in our learning environments. We thank our families for standing together as a unifying force to fight against hate and racism.
Sincerely,
6th Grade is Back!
6th Grade is Back!
Roll Out the Red Carpet!
Women's History Month
Mabel Ping-Hua-Lee (1897-1966)
She participated in the 1912 New York Women's Suffrage March when she was only 16 years old, leading the group of almost 10,000 women on horseback. She carried a banner saying, "Catch Up With China". Women in the province of Guangdong, where she was born, won the right to vote earlier that year.
The 19th amendment was passed eight years after that parade. However, while Dr. Lee spent much of her life fighting for women's rights, the Chinese Exclusion Act, which prevented her from citizenship, also prevented her from the right to vote until it was repealed in 1943.
Ida B. Wells (1862 - 1931)
She was the first female co-owner and editor of a black newspaper in the United States. She exposed injustices, especially the lynching of black Americans. As a result, a mob burned down her office, threatened her, and forced her to leave Memphis.
Ms. Wells moved to Chicago and later founded the Alpha Suffrage Club in 1913. That same year, Wells was told to march in the black section of the Women's Suffrage Parade that took place in Washington, D.C. She refused and joined the white delegation of Illinois women with whom she worked.
Jovita Idár (1885 - 1946)
She wrote for the newspaper her family started, called La Crónica, and she focused on writing about women's rights. As a teacher, she highlighted the inadequacies in schools that educated Tejano students. Later, she founded the League of Mexican Women whose main goals were the quality education of students and women's suffrage.
Ms. Idár started her own newspaper, Evolución, in 1916. She was instrumental in advocating for women to get involved politically and to vote, even before voting was a possibility for women. She once said, "When you educate a woman, you educate a family.”
Virtual Learning Academy
2nd Grade Biographies
3rd Grade Pinwheel Experiment
100th day of school!
Los Angeles DPH Travel Advisory and Guidance
Stay Local! If you travel outside of the state of California or outside the U.S. you will need to quarantine for 10 days from the date of your return. Please contact your teacher for asynchronous work during this time.
Health Screening Form
COVID-19 Health Screening Form - Parent Square
Quickly complete daily health checks from your phone or the web.
In order to streamline daily health check processes and reduce the spread of COVID-19 within the school and larger community, LCUSD is launching ParentSquare’s easy-to-use health reporting form for all students arriving to campus. This will replace our current “Ready Check Go!” pre-screener. Please show your confirmation screen to the person checking you in on campus.
Step 1
You must be logged in to ParentSquare to access the screening form. Activate your ParentSquare account by clicking the link in your invitation email or text. You can also download the free ParentSquare app for i0S or Android.
Step 2
Once logged in on the web or mobile app, click the large orange “Submit Daily Screening” button to access the form.
Step 3
Complete the form by answering “Yes” or “No” to all questions. New feature: you can submit for all your students at the same time--no filling out multiple forms!
Step 4
After submitting the form, you’ll be able to view a confirmation screen that will clear your student for on-campus learning if non-symptomatic. You will show the confirmation screen to the person checking you in on campus. If your student is walking, they can show the confirmation screen or provide a printed screenshot of the confirmation page.
Registration for the 2021/22 School Year
LCUSD Board Meeting
Tuesday, Mar 30, 2021, 07:00 PM
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Collaboration Day
Friday, Apr 2, 2021, 08:00 AM
Not at school
Spring Break
Monday, Apr 5, 2021, 08:00 AM
Not at school
Teacher Work Day (Student Free Day)
Monday, Apr 12, 2021, 08:00 AM
Not at School
Resident Enrollment
Monday, Apr 12, 2021, 09:30 AM
LCUSD Amphitheater - 4490 Cornishon Ave, La Canada
Prospective Parent Tour
Thursday, Apr 15, 2021, 09:00 AM
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LCUSD Elementary School Principals
Mr. Cory Pak, PCR cpak@lcusd.net
Ms. Carrie Hetzel, PCY chetzel@lcusd.net
Website: lcusd.net
Location: 4490 Cornishon Avenue, La Cañada Flintridge, CA, USA
Phone: 818 952-8300