Sea Dragon's Diary
Week of Jan. 31st
February 1st- Lunar New Year Parade
Tuesday, February 1st we will be hosting a Lunar New Year Parade on the yard at 9:00am.
Families may stand outside the fence to be able to watch.
Resources:
https://www.kamiapp.com/blog/teaching-lunar-new-year/
Here’s How Families in Three Asian Countries Welcome the Lunar New Year
https://asiasociety.org/blog/asia/heres-how-families-three-asian-countries-welcome-lunar-new-year
This brief article from the Asia Society and series of colorful images describe the food and customs of celebration of Lunar New Year in China, Korea, and Vietnam.
Seollal, Korean Lunar New Year
https://asiasociety.org/korea/seollal-korean-lunar-new-year
The Asia Society presents this good introduction to the rituals, foods, and games associated with celebration of Seollal.
The Chinese Zodiac Story
http://www.topmarks.co.uk/chinesenewyear/zodiacstory.aspx
This online book is a retelling of one of the legends associated with the origins of the Chinese zodiac animals.
Tet, the Vietnamese New Year
http://teacherlink.ed.usu.edu/tlresources/units/byrnes-celebrations/wardtet.html
Comparing Tet with other holidays provides a window into comparative cultures that will enrich many classrooms. However, students should not make altar remembrances of their own relatives, as suggested in the lesson, but may view and discuss photos of those altars created by people celebrating Lunar New Year. (Elementary Grades)
Tet: Let’s Get Ready to Celebrate
https://asiasociety.org/education/tet-lets-get-ready-celebrate
The Asia Society’s Center for Global Education presents a simple discussion activity on the Tet holiday, or Vietnamese New Year, helping students understand the significance of the moon as a symbol and Vietnamese cultural values of honesty and good manners. (Elementary Grades)
Lions, Dragons, and Nian: Animals of the Chinese New Year
http://edsitement.neh.gov/lesson-plan/lions-dragons-and-nian-animals-chinese-new-year This EDSITEment site of the National Endowment
February is Black History Month and Social Justice Standard- Justice 11
February is Black History Month and Social Justice Standard- Justice 11
Social Justice Standard- Justice 11: Students will recognize stereotypes and relate to people as individuals rather than representatives of groups.
Black History Month Resources:
Celebrating Black History Month Google Slideshow Biographies
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1mdjtORHuXACQxEI1UBTOQjENP8Shk4zkyi_zQkstZuY/edit?usp=sharing
Mrs. Nelson's Black History Month Virtual Library-
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1KsUfSbBNqaA3HnzdYv-4qBz8c3UvOdJW-yeWMBjw26g/edit?usp=sharing
Black History Month - Calendar of Events-
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OAUwVxwJrikYDng2K12KLscecLj0i7wiJmVa7ybQnvc/edit?usp=sharing
Black History and Culture Resources from Wide Open Schools
Civil Rights and Social Justice Resources from Common Sense Media
CCUSD will offer additional COVID-19 drive-thru OPTIONAL testing for students, staff, and family members of staff and students
Starting this weekend, CCUSD will offer additional COVID-19 drive-thru testing as an optional measure for those who would like another weekly opportunity, or to provide a make-up opportunity for those who miss the regular Tuesday testing provided by LFN.
This testing will be done by a new company (UltimateDX), on a weekly weekend basis, starting this Sunday, January 30 (from 9:00am - 2:00pm in the Middle School parking lot on Elenda St.) and continuing each Saturday thereafter.
Optional drive-thru testing program this Sunday from 9am-2pm in the Middle School parking lot. Instructions for registering (one time only) and ordering your first test are attached.
The link for registration/tests has been changed to specify our location instead of offering choices as it was doing before. If you are already registered, your information has been pulled over; if not, please use the new link below and in the flyer if you want to sign up.
https://firmalab.labsvc.net/patientportal/index.html?50
Because it is a separate company from our other provider, staff and families must register through their website in order to access the weekend testing. Please see attached/linked flyer for instructions: register, order, bring confirmation to drive-thru anytime during the testing window. Test results will be available through the company portal as soon as the tests are processed by their lab. You will only have to register once for this company - that will create your own patient portal. For future weeks/testing, you just login with your email, choose the test you want and get tested.
With this addition, CCUSD now offers the following:
· Required: Weekly PCR testing on Tuesdays through LFN
· Optional: Weekly PCR testing on weekends through UltimateDX
· As needed: Rapid Antigen testing for symptomatic staff/students, athletes, extracurricular events for students, and other instances that require a rapid test
o Provided on a case-by-case basis
English Language Advisory Committee Meeting Monday, January 31st 10:15am
https://ccusd.zoom.us/j/86733374826?pwd=a25uUGoxN1VUTjdZU2g1WWJuVEtFZz09
PRIDE Award Ceremony
Hello Lin Howe Families,
We are so happy to announce our very first PRIDE Award Ceremony this coming Wednesday, February 2nd! As part of our Positive Behavior Intervention Program, we are rolling out monthly videos based on our PRIDE expectations. This month is all about “PERSEVERANCE” highlighted with a great video shot and edited by Dr. Morales. If you haven’t seen it, please click on the video link below.
During an unprecedented time in education, we as a school community are constantly reminded of how resilient our students are through their amazing acts of perseverance, which is why we would like to recognize some very important Sea Dragons. At our ceremony this coming Wednesday, teachers have selected two students from their class along with one student chosen by Coach Jimenez for their great display of PERSEVERANCE in the classroom and during PE. The ceremony will take place live in the school cafeteria through zoom for all families and classrooms to join in.
Those students being recognized for a PERSEVERANCE award will also be eligible for a walk to PHILZ coffee on Friday, February 4th to enjoy a free cup of hot chocolate. Students on the walk will be accompanied by school administrators and support staff. Unfortunately, the walk is reserved for students and staff only. (Don’t worry we will take lots of photos!) Big shout out to the Philz staff for partnering up with Lin Howe!
Below is the schedule for the ceremony and the walk to Philz. All families are welcome to zoom in to support those who are being recognized. Parents of the recipients will have a special opportunity to view the ceremony in person inside the cafeteria following all safety and health protocols.
Thank you to all the students and staff who have persevered this year at Lin Howe! We are so grateful for all our families, teachers, and staff and all that you do to provide our students with the best educational experience!
Perseverance Award Ceremony
When: Wednesday, February 2nd
2nd/3rd: (9:00-9:30)
4th/5th (9:40-1010)
TK/1st (1045-1115)
Philz Hot Chocolate Walk
When: Friday, February 4th
TK/Kinder/1st - (9:05-9:20)
2nd, 3rd- (9:45-10:00)
4th, 5th- (10:15-10:30)
*February PRIDE theme: “RESPECT”
PERSEVERANCE video
Lin Howe's PERSEVERANCE video for the "P" in P.R.I.D.E
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oRlCS3jzS69WKiY7o6NBvO5_aNSgQThW/view?usp=sharing
ORDER YOUR LIN HOWE SPIRIT WEAR !!
ORDER YOUR LIN HOWE SPIRIT WEAR !!
Check out the variety of Sea Dragon designs on our Spirit Wear Online Store!
We currently offer t-shirts, baseball tees, hoodies , zip-up hoodies, & the ever-popular hats!
In order for orders to get filled each month, after January, we will have to go down to ONLY 2 DESIGNS to choose from.
DON’T WAIT!! Order today and choose from lots of FUN looks!!
School Holidays and Adjusted Schedule Dates for remainder of the school year
February 21, 2022 President’s Day – School Closed
March 25, 2022 Spring Break-Early Dismissal
March 26-April 10, 2022 Spring Break – School Closed
School Resumes April 11, 2022
April 28, 29, 2022 Target Parent Teacher Conferences - Early Dismissal
May 30, 2022 Memorial Day – School Closed
June 10, 2022 Last Day of School –Early Dismissal
Counselor Corner with Mrs. Nelson
YEARBOOK PHOTO SUBMISSION
YEARBOOK PHOTO SUBMISSION
PARENTS please send photos to our yearbook crew for the 2021-2022 Linwood E. Howe yearbook!
Looking for photos from school events on campus (Halloween parade/APEX/Fire station etc)
Send photos to yearbooklinhowe@gmail.com
Video About Lunch Waste
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qv1o4-3c9kC_hYPEEjdcqir9jN8q0DLL/view
Two “Green” Events for YOU!
Two “Green” Events for YOU!
Collect Water, It’s the Season! West Basin Municipal Water District is having rain barrels distribution events! Valued at $80 each, rain barrels provide a great way to save water for your garden and reduce stormwater runoff by collecting rain water from your roof.
They will host two drive-through pick-up events in 2022:
· January 29, 2022 – Edward C. Little Water Recycling Facility (El Segundo) 8AM to 11AM
· February 5, 2022 – West Basin Municipal Water District Headquarters (Carson) 8AM to 11AM
Register for pick up here!
Culver City E-Waste Collection & Paper Shredding Event
· Saturday, February 05, 2022 | 09:00 AM to 01:00 PM. Drop off at Syd Kronenthal Park, 3459 McManus Ave, Culver City 90232
Join our next CCUSD Environmental Sustainability Committee meeting on Thursday Feb. 17th, 2022 from 5-6.30pm. Contact: sustainability@ccusd.org for details. Everyone is welcome!
Link to previous Dragon's Diaries
Linwood E. Howe Elementary School
Email: caseychabola@ccusd.org
Website: https://linhowe.ccusd.org/
Location: 4100 Irving Place, Culver City, CA, USA
Phone: 310-842-4338
Twitter: @LinwoodEHowe