Arts Magnet Weekly News
Week 15 for Families and Community November 15-19, 2021
Thankful for YOU!
Dear Eliot Arts Magnet Families,
On Saturday we hosted a very productive first Design Team Meeting. I am so grateful to the parents and staff who gave of their time to help vision our future as an articulated K-8 Arts and French school program. Thank you to all who joined and to all who volunteered on campus that day! Our next meeting will be held Saturday, January 8. Please join us!
We had a wonderful time at our inaugural Fall Festival on Saturday. Thank you to all our directors and performers for a fun and eclectic show.
Today is the last day to order your holiday tree, wreath and garland. You can purchase at https://fundraiser4us.com/shop/AAM/ Your tree can be delivered to your home for a fee or you can pick it up in person on Saturday, December 4.
Make up picture days for Eliot Arts students is Wednesday, November 17! Please make sure to let your students know they will be taking a photo during their PE class if they missed the first photo shoot.
Virtual School Tour for both schools at 9am on Thursday, November 18 via Google Meet http://meet.google.com/aju-zdfu-znd Please send all your friends who are looking for a true arts integrated middle school experience to our tour.
Parents please fill out our CA Healthy Kids Survey asap: https://wested.ugam-apps.com/wed/ts/0D7o
PTSA FUNdraiser at Margarita's restaurant on Thursday from 3pm - closing. Dine in or take out. Please mention Eliot Arts Magnet and see the flyer below!
Friday is our last day of school before Thanksgiving break. There is no school November 22-26. School resumes on Monday, November 29.
The Office of Family and Community Engagement will offer a series of workshops for Parents, on Welcoming Schools. Our goal is to provide knowledge and tools for families to rebuild/restore trusting relationships, and how to collaborate with schools and work as equal partners. Dates & times: November 2, 2021, 6:00 - 7:30 PM and February 15, 2022, 6:00 - 7:30 PM Reflective Wrap-up Session: April 27, 2022, 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Here is the link for details and registration information. https://www.smore.com/v2dkr-welcoming-schools-training
Save the Date! Our holiday show will be on Thursday, December 16 at 6pm!
Science Night is coming for our whole community! Please see the flyer below.
Contribute to our Library Wish List here: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2YK0O5469PBJY?ref_=wl_share
We need 4-5 parents to join our School Site Council asap! We have decisions to make and want your voice. If you're interested in joining, please contact Dr. Erica Peters, our SSC Chair at peters.erica@pusd.us
Last but not least, thank you to the beautiful Husky community for your warmth and generosity. I am grateful to our students, staff and families for all you do to make our community special. I wish you a wonderful holiday in whatever way you choose to celebrate.
It's a great year to be an Eliot Husky!
Yours in Service,
Dr. Scheckel, Principal
Updates from PUSD Health Programs!
Updates from Health Programs:
Pfizer Vaccinations for 5 – 11 year olds:
· Following this week’s CDC recommendation, we are finalizing our plans with the Pasadena Public Health Department to provide pediatric COVID-19 vaccinations for children ages 5 - 11. It is our goal to offer opportunities for the first dose before Thanksgiving and the second dose three weeks later which will allow our students to be fully vaccinated before they return from winter break.
· PUSD will partner with PPHD to host 3 pediatric clinics in November for first dose and two pediatric clinics in December for second dose for kids 5 – 11 only. Dates and times will be announced through the Superintendents Monday message. The locations of the clinics are Ed Center, Willard/Wilson, and Madison. Appointments will be first come first served and completed through myturn.ca.gov. We will hold a small amount of appointments for walk up patients.
Pfizer Vaccinations for 12 – 17 year olds:
· Vaccination appointments for 12 and older individuals can be accessed through myturn.ca.gov. Locations included:
o Pharmacies
o CHAPCare clinic in Santa Anita Mall, appointments or walk ins 626.398.6300
o PPHD
Booster Shots:
· PUSD staff is eligible for boosters due to our work in a high risk setting (CDC language). Anyone can find a clinic and Register for an appointment on MyTurn.CA.gov. You will be asked to self-attest to eligibility upon registration.
· PUSD Primary Clinic is offering Pfizer boosters. People must call the Primary Clinic for an appointment, 626-396-3600, xt. 88180. We are waiting for confirmation of our Moderna booster supply and are tentatively holding Nov. 15 for Moderna booster appointments.
COVID-19 Testing:
· Weekly school site testing will continue. We are working through adjustments in the schedule when there are holidays and shortened days.
· On November 27 will host a drive through testing clinic from 9:00-2:00pm at the Ed Center, Oak Knoll parking lot. This is a pre-entry screening after vacation for students and staff.
Quarantine and Notifications:
· Now that elementary students are eligible for vaccinations, we will revise the quarantine letters for close contacts.
Governor Newsom’s Executive Order can be found here. This will be further discussed on Monday.
Dine out for dollars on Thursday!
Don't Miss our Art Show!
Fall Festival on Saturday, 11/13/21!
SALVATION ARMY FOR THE HOLIDAYS!
MLK Essay and Visual Arts Contests!
THE GREAT KINDNESS CHALLENGE!
Mask Mandate Policy
We have a strict mask mandate on both our campuses to keep all students, staff and families safe from infection with COVID-19. We understand the masks can be uncomfortable for students to wear all day long, but they are necessary. We will follow the process below for students who do not/can not wear a mask over their nose, mouth and chin:
- First time, Verbal warning to wear their mask
- Second time, Phone call home
- Third time, Recommendation for PUSD Independent Study for 3 days
Student will be placed on our regular independent study program for 3 days. This program keeps the student enrolled at their present school with work delivered on Canvas. After 3 days the student returns to their home school and the process starts all over. Each time we get to step three, we add an additional day of independent study until we reach the maximum which is 15 days. After that, student will be referred to our district's CIS program for the rest of the school year.
If you have any questions about this policy, please reach out to principal Scheckel.
COVID TESTING ON BOTH SITES
Participants or their parents/guardians can register one of two ways:
- Using their own device
- Email registration links to students (and parent/guardians) and staff so they can register at home before testing.
- Turn registrations links into QR codes to print and post at the collection site. To create a QR code, head to qrcode-monkey.com, enter your URL, click “Generate QR Code”, then “Download PNG”
- With assistance
- For participants or parent/guardians without access to technology or who need additional assistance, set up a device on site on testing days.
Here's the registration links for Altadena Elementary:
Here's the registration links for Charles W. Eliot Middle:
Questions?
- Walk through the site setup process at www.color.com/cdph-site-setup
- Join Zoom office hours Wednesday and Friday at 10:00am PT
- Fill out the form at the bottom of this page to reach Support
School Photo Updates
School photos were emailed to families over the weekend. If you don’t see it in your email please check your spam/junk folder. If you still don’t see it there, please email katsnapsphoto@gmail.com with the subject line “ELIOT RESEND.” Please tell me your student’s full name and grade in the body of the email.
Make-up/ Re-take day is November 17th.
In addition, I am offering a limited number of 50% off coupon codes for families in need. If you are feeling heavily affected financially by current economic conditions, please respond to your online gallery email for a discount code. No explanation needed.
Las fotos de la escuela se enviaron por correo electrónico a las familias durante el fin de semana. Si no lo ve en su correo electrónico, verifique su carpeta de correo no deseado. Si aún no lo ve allí, envíe un correo electrónico a katsnapsphoto@gmail.com con el asunto "ELIOT RESEND". Por favor, dígame el nombre completo y la calificación de su estudiante en el cuerpo del correo electrónico. El día para retomar fotos es el 17 de noviembre. Además, estoy ofreciendo un número limitado de códigos de cupón de 50% de descuento para familias necesitadas. Si se siente muy afectado financieramente por las condiciones económicas actuales, responda al correo electrónico de su galería en línea para obtener un código de descuento. No se necesita explicación.
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Upcoming Events
November
● 11/2 Elementary Make up photo day
● 11/4 Elementary Reflections Celebration
● 11/5 Elementary Movie Night
● 11/8 ELAC Breakfast @ Eliot for ALL parents
● 11/9 Elementary SSC @ 3pm and PTA @ 6pm
● 11/10 Cougar Values Awards Assembly
● 11/11 Veterans' Day BOTH CAMPUSES CLOSED
● 11/12 Cafe con Scheckel @ 8:30am
● 11/13 Middle School Fall Festival @ 2pm
● 11/16 GATE Parent Meeting @ 9am
● 11/17 Middle School Make up photo day
● 11/18 Virtual School Tour @ 9am BOTH CAMPUSES
● 11/19 Elementary Wacky Fun Run
● 11/22-11/26 Thanksgiving Break, Schools Closed
● 11/28 Hanukkah Begins
About Us
Email: scheckel.benita@pusd.us
Website: https://www.pusd.us/Page/9
Location: 743 East Calaveras Street, Altadena, CA 91001, United States
Phone: 626-396-5650
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/altadenacougars/
Twitter: @altadenaES