Back to School at LCE!
2022-23 School Year
Dear Families,
I've also included some photos to help you understand a bit of the history behind La Cañada Elementary, a place of which our community is extremely proud! There's a lot to go through in this newsletter, so find a comfy spot and read at your leisure. Reach out to me if you have questions.
Sincerely,
Emily Blaney
First Day of School: Monday, August 15
Once the students have started their first day of school and parents have a chance to dry their eyes, I hope all parents will stay for the first PTA meeting of the school year. There will be many opportunities to sign up as a volunteer. Sign-ups will be in the cafeteria, and refreshments will be provided. The meeting will take place in the covered outdoor lunch pavilion.
Staffing Update
Eduardo Gonzalez, PE Teacher
Mary-Ann Arreola, 4th Grade Teacher
Cory Pak, 4th Grade Teacher
Emily June-Wong, GATE Teacher
Roxie Semans - Drama Teacher
Kat Kenney - School Psychologist
Our staff will also be welcoming some new Paraprofessionals who will be supporting our students in the carline, on the playground, at lunch, and in the classroom.
Schedules and Attendance
TK and Kindergarten:
AM 8:10 - 11:50, PM 11:20 - 3:00
1st, 2nd, and 3rd Grade:
- The first day of school is a full school day (8:10 - 2:50).
- Aug. 16 - Aug. 26 - Students attend every day from 9:10 - 2:50. Each student will receive an appointment to attend school at 8:10 on one of the days during these weeks. A letter will be sent home by 1st, 2nd, and 3rd-grade classroom teachers on the first day of school with this information.
4th, 5th, and 6th Grade
Students attend all day (8:10 - 2:50) starting Aug. 15.
If your child is absent, please call the attendance hotline at 818-952-8339.
Health and Safety Protocols
The Department of Public Health dictates requirements for schools. At this time, masks are not mandatory.
A negative COVID test is required for the first day of school, and test kits will be available on August 10 for pick up if families wish to come to LCE to get a kit. Families can also use their own test kits, and all families must complete the attestation form in the email that will be sent out during the weekend before school starts.
In the interest of promoting and maintaining student and staff health, LCUSD will require COVID testing and self-attestation on the following dates: Sunday, August 14th, and again on Monday, September 5th.
Families may choose to use their own rapid antigen test kit or use one provided by LCUSD. Families may pick up the antigen tests at their individual child’s home school. For example, if you have one child at the 7/8 and one child at LCE, you will need to go to both schools to pick up a test kit for each child. Only one test kit per student will be distributed.
A 2-pack iHealth COVID antigen test will be distributed to families as follows:
PCR Drive-through: 5025 Palm Drive, La Canada, CA 91011
Wednesday, August 10th - 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
LCE Drive-through: 4540 Encinas Drive, La Canada, CA 91011
Wednesday, August 10th - 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
PCY Drive-through: 471 Knight Way, La Canada, CA 91011
Wednesday, August 10th - 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
LCHS 7/8 Drive-through: 4463 Oak Grove Drive, La Canada, CA 91011
Wednesday, August 10th - 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
LCHS 9-12 students: 4463 Oak Grove Drive, La Canada, CA 91011
Students will be receiving the 2-pack iHealth COVID antigen test Monday, August 8th & Tuesday, August 9th - during student registration.
Families will receive an attestation form through Parent Square on Sunday, August 14th, and again Monday, September 5th. If your child’s antigen test comes back positive, families should complete the LCUSD attestation as well as email the site Health Clerk, the Principal, and Nurse Katrina Metz (email addresses included below). Please keep your child home if he/she tests positive for COVID or has COVID symptoms. We appreciate your cooperation as we work to keep our schools and community safe.
LCE:
Amy Erickson: aerickson@lcusd.net
Emily Blaney: eblaney@lcusd.net
Katrina Metz: kmetz@lcusd.net
Student Drop Off, Pick Up, and Carline
Please be timely with your pick-up at the end of your child's school day. If you are late, please make arrangements with friends or family for student pick-up. If you need on-site childcare, please contact CEC (ceconline.org) if you need before or after-school care. It is important to go over the gate location you plan to use with your child(ren). When picking up students, please wait in the carline. If you are walking with your child, please remain outside the gates.
Be aware that there will be additional Sheriffs patrolling at the opening of school. This is for safety and security reasons, but also to enforce traffic and parking ordinances. Tickets will be given for parking, speeding, and stopping violations.
Would you like to share your thoughts or concerns about traffic, parking, and/or safety with our City representatives? If so, please come to the Town Hall Meeting which will take place in the LCE Cafeteria at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 11th.
Family Name Placards
Students walking home independently may leave campus through the gates and head for their destination immediately. Students may not cut through the staff parking lot to access Memorial Park.
Student Registration and Class Assignments
Technology Information
Medication at School
Volunteers on Campus
School Supplies
Purchasing school supplies is not mandatory, but it helps our school. Visit this link and look for "Print your Supply Lists" if you did not order an EduKit and would still like to purchase supplies.
Sand Box Supplies Needed
La Cañada Flintridge Educational Foundation
LCUSD Governing Board
Governing Board Meeting
Tuesday, Aug 9, 2022, 07:00 PM
4490 Cornishon Avenue, La Cañada Flintridge, CA, USA
COVID Test Pick Up
Wednesday, Aug 10, 2022, 01:00 PM
LCE Front Office
Back to School Night for Incoming AM and PM TK and Kindergarten Parents
Wednesday, Aug 10, 2022, 06:00 PM
Room 2 (AM and PM TK) and Cafeteria (AM and PM Kindergarten)
Class Placements in Aeries
Thursday, Aug 11, 2022, 05:00 PM
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Town Hall Meeting to Discuss Traffic Concerns for LCE Families and Neighbors
Thursday, Aug 11, 2022, 06:00 PM
La Cañada Elementary School, Encinas Drive, La Cañada Flintridge, CA, USA
New Family Orientation and Social
Friday, Aug 12, 2022, 05:45 PM
LCE Cafeteria and Playground
COVID Test and Complete Attestation Form from Mrs. Blaney's Email
Sunday, Aug 14, 2022, 12:00 PM
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First Day of School!
Monday, Aug 15, 2022, 08:00 AM
4540 Encinas Drive, La Cañada Flintridge, CA, USA
Back to School Picnic
Friday, Aug 26, 2022, 05:30 PM
LCE Playground, Outdoor Pavilion, Outdoor Science Center
Early Bird and Late Bird Schedules Begin for 1st - 3rd Graders
Monday, Aug 29, 2022, 12:00 AM
LCE
Back to School Night for Grades 1, 3, and 5
Wednesday, Aug 31, 2022, 06:30 PM
LCE
Back to School Night for Grades 2, 4, and 6
Thursday, Sep 1, 2022, 06:30 PM
LCE
Emily Blaney
Thank you for making it to the end of this newsletter! Reach out if you need anything.
Email: eblaney@lcusd.net
Website: lcelions.net
Location: 4540 Encinas Drive, La Cañada Flintridge, CA, USA
Phone: 818 952-8350
Twitter: @lcelions