Dragons' Diary Week of Aug 28th
This is a long one. Only new items will appear each week.
Great Start to Our School Year!!
Thank you everyone for your patience as we kick off our school year! Drop off and pick up has been going well. Students are getting used to new routines and procedures and are adjusting well. It's great to see so many smiling faces in the morning!
The Dragons' Diary will only contain new information. Any old information will be found at https://linhowe.ccusd.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=121567&type=d&pREC_ID=2447959
BE SURE TO LABEL ALL ITEMS- OUR LOST AND FOUND IS ALREADY STARTING TO FILL UP WITH WATER BOTTLES WITH NO NAMES
Volunteers Needed for TK/Kinder/1st Grade Lunch Supervision- 11:30-12:30
Please let us know if you are available to help with lunch supervision for our TK/Kindergarten lunch from 11:30-12:30.
Volunteers must be cleared.
Donors Choose grant for Ms. Arndt- 1st Grade
Please help Ms. Arndt, 1st Grade, fund her Donors Choose grant.
4th & 5th grade Instrumental Music Information- Information Night Tues. Aug 29th
Instrumental Music Information PDF - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BlTAskC4N7cKs7efdlo6qgXIWezCnHV2/view?usp=sharing
1. Tuesday, August 29 at 5pm via Zoom Webinar - Instrumental Music Information Night. This will continue as planned. Please encourage your families to sign up for the webinar at the following link (which is also included in the music information pdf above) https://ccusd.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_g4wVPPAaQ_K7dIw48UlBnw#/registration
2. Ready to Enroll? - There have been questions about this form. This is for parents who are ready to enroll their students this year. It looks similar to the interest form from last year. Sorry if this is causing confusion. Here is it for easy reference (again it is linked in the PDF above) https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1OSOSRFP8M7V-dLcBEBdHhiI6WJwlF0xlgw8BXErLSZ4/edit
3. Want to get an instrument? - This form is linked in the information letter. Just providing for easy access. https://www.theinstrumentplace.com/ccusd-instrument.html?rtp=4
4. Information Letters
Below is a link to all of the 4th & 5th grade Instrumental Music Information. It includes a welcome letter, registration for information night and enrollment form.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BlTAskC4N7cKs7efdlo6qgXIWezCnHV2/view?usp=sharing
Lin Howe PTA Announcements
Coffee At The Steps
Thursday, August 31st at The Steps. Join Anna Dembs & Josh Cohen, the last Thursday of every month for Coffee At The Steps (following school drop off) Find out more about the PTA and connect with other Lin Howe parents.
First PTA Meeting
Thursday, September 7th at 6pm in person at Lin Howe! Child care (and pizza) will be provided. Check the Dragon Diaries for reminders and more information.
Just as a reminder here is a link to the PTA Website should you have any questions:https://www.linhowepta.com/
If you are interested in volunteering please fill out this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScN9w6NjvjANyywKqE6BRRiaIAx-WSkiY57N7zww7pj5ToBeQ/viewform?usp=sf_link
The Lin Howe Choir is looking for singers!
The Lin Howe Choir is looking for singers! Do you like to sing? Are you in 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade? Then Choir is for you! The Lin Howe Choir meets on Thursday mornings before school, from 8:00-8:35 am in the cafeteria. Choir rehearsals start on Thursday, September 7th. We will have many opportunities to perform throughout the school year. Choir is free, and no experience is necessary. If you would like to sign up for choir, please register here. If you have any questions, please reach out to Ms. Koplinka-Loehr at: daniellekoplinkaloehr@ccusd.org. We look forward to singing with you this year!
Playground Equipment and Games Expectations
Playground Equipment and Games Expectations- https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QeYY4dAf9PPzZ8yh88JVLuM6bZZXPPYdsPS1cKraHsI/edit?usp=sharing
CCUSD Gun Storage and Safety Notification
Classroom Celebrations Guidelines
The CCUSD Wellness Policy mandates that classroom celebrations that involve food during the school day must be limited to no more than one party per class per month. To be organized by the classroom teacher.
It is preferable for the birthday child to bring a book to donate to the classroom library or some other educational activity for the class.
NO FOOD TREATS WILL BE DELIVERED TO THE CLASSROOMS.
Before School Drop Off Valet to Start Monday, August 28th
We need volunteers to help open doors and welcome our students each morning from 8:25-8:45am on Irving Place. Volunteers will check in at the front office to get a vest and ID lanyard.
Email Mr. Chabola if interested at caseychabola@ccusd.org
How to Become a Volunteer
Title
Become a School or Classroom Volunteer- https://linhowe.ccusd.org/apps/jobs/
You must be a cleared volunteer to be in your child's classroom or chaperone field trips
LIVE Scan for FREE- Now available through CCUSD
https://safety.ccusd.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1673516&type=d&pREC_ID=2399124
Culver City Youth Lacrosse
CCUSD Flyers
SCHOOL HOLIDAYS AND ADJUSTED SCHEDULES
SCHOOL HOLIDAYS AND ADJUSTED SCHEDULES
2023-2024
EARLY DISMISSALS: Every Wednesday and October 5, 6, December 11, 12, 14, 15, 18, 19 and 21, March 22, May 2-3 June 14, 2024
EVERY WEDNESDAY IS 1:45pm EARLY DISMISSAL
September 4, 2023 Labor Day- School Closed
October 5 & 6, 2023 Targeted Parent Teacher Conferences – Early Dismissal
November 1, 2023 Pupil Free- Teacher Work Day
November 10, 2023 Veteran’s Day – School Closed
November 20-24, 2023 Thanksgiving Holiday – School Closed
December 11-12, 14-15, 18-19 2023 Parent Teacher Conferences - Early Dismissal
December 21, 2023 Early Dismissal (for winter break)
Dec. 24-Jan. 7 Winter Recess– School Closed
Jan. 15, 2024 Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Birthday -School Closed
February 12, 2024 President Lincoln’s Day – School Closed
February 19, 2024 President Washington’s Day – School Closed
March 8, 2024 Pupil Free- Teacher Work Day
March 23-April 5, 2024 Spring Break – School Closed
School Resumes April 6, 2024
May 2-3, 2024 Targeted Parent Teacher Conferences - Early Dismissal
May 27, 2024 Memorial Day – School Closed
June 14, 2024 Last Day of School –Early Dismissal
LINK TO 2023-2024 SEA DRAGON DIARIES
https://linhowe.ccusd.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=121567&type=d&pREC_ID=2447959
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