LCMS Newsletter
December 2020
Note from Kelly Hatton, Principal
Hello, Las Colinas' Families,
It is almost 2021, and I wish to thank all of you for your patience, flexibility and support during 2020. It has been quite a year, and although most of us are happy to put 2020 behind us, I personally appreciate the many gifts it has given to our community. Above all, our students have learned resiliency and adaptability. Our Las Colinas' students are true heroes, and we are all incredibly proud of each and every one of them. Thank you for having such amazing children.
I wish you all a wonderful, safe holiday season. HAPPY NEW YEAR!
With gratitude,
Kelly Hatton, Principal
Welcome Back to Campus!
Holiday Toy Drive with Fire Departments of Ventura County
For the next two weeks, boxes will be placed at each of our entrance gates. Please send an unwrapped toy with your student, and they may place the toy in the box. The fire department will then pick up boxes before Winter Break, and toys will be delivered to children in need throughout our county. Thank you!
Dec. 07 - Dec. 18
Under the leadership of ASB teacher, Andrew Chambers, our ASB students have been working hard to create opportunities to support those in need during this holiday season. We will carry on with our annual PVSD “Stuff-a-Bus” food drive, although it will be with a twist. Families may donate to Food Share virtually, using the below link.
Instead of collecting actual canned food items, students and families can donate a monetary amount and purchase a seat, bench, or row on the bus. We have invited all schools to participate. We hope to make this unusual holiday season an extraordinary event for those in need. Thank you!
Progress Reports & Report Cards
In order to show you and your child how your student is progressing, progress reports are posted in Parent Connect during each quarter. At the end of each quarter, your child will then have their report card grades posted in Parent Connect
Quarter 2 Progress Reports - Posted to Parent Connect 12/11/20
Quarter 2 Report Cards - Posted to Parent Connect 1/29/21
Math and English Language Arts TUTORING
Math - Mr. Castaneda - Fridays, 2:30-3:30
ELA - Mrs. Brockett - Wednesdays, 2:30-3:30
Students may attend weekly and/or whenever they need extra supports. There will be room for up to 10 students per Zoom. Please have your child access the Zoom links for these tutoring sessions by visiting their ELA and/or math teacher's Google Classroom.
Important Information (Click "buttons.")
"Grab N' Go" Free Meals for all Children 2-18
Free meals available for all children ages 2-18.
Meal pick-up is during our Nutrition and Lunch times.
(This institution is an equal opportunity provider.)
"Coffee with Kelly"
Please join us Friday, January 15 from 8:45-9:15
Thank you to those families who attended the December "Coffee with Kelly." Parents gave feedback on how things are going with our return to campus, and we have already adjusted a couple of things to make some improvements for our kids. Overall, the feedback was incredibly positive, and kids have been sharing their happiness at being back at school. Thank you so much for your input!
We look forward to meeting our new families, and welcoming families we have not seen in a while! Each month, you are invited to gather with Principal Hatton to discuss campus topics. The next "Coffee with Kelly" will take place on Friday, January 15 from 8:45-9:15 am. A Zoom link will be emailed out to families as we get closer to the date.
PTSA
Please join us!
Hello Las Colinas Families.
Our Las Colinas PTSA continues to work on supporting our students, teachers and staff.
Membership Renewal or becoming a New Member is easier than ever - sign up through our electronic system, Totem, use this link: https://jointotem.com/ca/camarillo/lc-ptsa
If anyone is interested in overseeing the Las Colinas PTSA Newsletter this year, please let us know.
PTSA Meetings will be on Zoom for now. All are welcome at all meetings!
New Day & Time of meetings - The SECOND Wednesday of each month @7:00 PM.
Look for us on Facebook- Las Colinas Middle School PTSA & Instagram - Las Colinas PTSA For more information e-mail:
Las Colinas President Dan Kuykendall: dkdistrict@yahoo.com with any questions
Thank you, PTSA and to all of you who donate to our school!
THANK YOU for always supporting our team!
PTSA Meeting Dates (all 7 pm) (Zoom invites will be emailed before meetings.)
01/13
02/10
03/10
04/14
05/12
06/09
Back to School Teacher Videos or Zoom Links
Communications
*Weekly Parent Emails
*Monthly Newsletters
*LCMS Website
*Monthly "Coffee with Kelly"
*Twitter Updates of Campus Happenings
*Facebook Updates of Campus Happenings
Please "friend" us on Facebook
Please follow us on Twitter
Important Dates:
12-21- 01/04 - Winter Break (Return Tuesday, 01/05 on an A Cohort Day)
01/13 - PTSA Meeting, 7pm via Zoom
01/15 - Coffee with Kelly, 8:45-9:15 via Zoom
01/29 - Q2 Report Cards Posted in Parent Connect