Dragon Blast
Week of March 25, 2024
Please read all of the information contained in this newsletter.
A BIG Thank You!
Thank you to all of our families who participated in our Multicultural Night! Our little school is full of diverse and rich culture, language, music, food, and traditions. Check out pictures and videos from the night on our Instagram page.
24-25 Open PTA Positions
Have you enjoyed the PTA-hosted events at Ladera STARS this year (Big Boo, Movie Night, Blast Dash, Cupid Bingo, Multicultural Night, etc)? For these events to continue next school year, we must fill our open non-board PTA positions! The following positions still need to be filled for next year:
- Membership (Helps recruit people to join PTA!)
- Ways & Means (Helps organize large events such as Big Boo, Fun Run, etc)
- Staff/Teacher Appreciation (Coordinate the staff/teacher appreciation event)
- Volunteer Coordinator (Help get volunteers for events)
- Decorating Committee Chair (Organize committee for decorating for events)
- Communication Committee Chair (Organize communication for PTA)
NEW Conejo Parks and Rec. After School Classes
Animal Robotics, Vet Academy, Spanish and Capoeira! Classes begin the week of 4/9/24. Click here for more info. Keyword is Ladera. For ages 6 and up.
Parking Lot Safety
Your help is needed to make our parking lot efficient and safe. Remember:
- no parking along the red curb
- NO LEFT TURN when exiting the parking lot. This causes a traffic jam in the lot and disrupts traffic flow
- do not get out of your vehicle, have your child ready to exit the car, with their backpack, closest to the curb. Scholars should be dressed and ready to exit. If they are not, please park on the street and get your scholar ready.
- if your scholar needs assistance getting to class, please park on the street and walk them inside
Be On Time!
Our goal is to have 95% positive school attendance and continue to improve each month. This also means getting to school on time and teaching our students to be on time and ready to learn. If you need to report an absence please call the Attendance Line: (805) 241-1065 or email Joanne Vermaak @ jvermaak@conejousd.org. Families have 3 school days to clear absences or else your child will be considered "truant". Also, if you plan to be out of town for 3 or more days, please let our office know.
Uniforms
Ladera STARS Academy is a uniform school and scholars should wear their blue or grey polo daily to school. Solid bottoms should be worn. Pajama bottoms are not school appropriate and should not be worn outside of class/school pajama days. Please ensure your scholar is dressed appropriately before leaving for school. If you have any questions or concerns regarding our uniform policy please reach out to your child's teacher or the office.
Opt-In Form for Advisory Councils/Committees
At STARS Academy we have multiple parent representatives who attend monthly meetings at our district office. These parent representatives bring back information, updates, and ideas to our School Site Council meetings. Our committees include African-American District Advisory Council (AADAC), District English Learners Advisory Committee (DELAC), Gifted and Talented Education Advisory Council (GATE-DAC), Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Questions and Others Advisory Council (LGBTQ+AC), and Special Education District Advisory Council (SEDAC). If you would like to opt-in to receive information from our various parent advisory councils/committees, please complete this Google Form.
March is Women's History Month
Calendar
Thursday, March 28:
- 9:00: Wishtoyo Field Trip - Mrs. Lirtsman & Mrs. Luderer's classes
Friday, March 29 - Friday April 5:
- Spring Break - No School
Please CALL...
Office: (805) 492-3565
Attendance Line: (805) 241-1065
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Ladera STARS Academy
Students inspired to reach for the STARS through explorations in Science, Technology, Arts and Rigorous Scholarship.
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Email: tdove@conejousd.org
Website: http://www.conejousd.org/ladera
Location: 1211 Calle Almendro, Thousand Oaks, CA, USA
Phone: (805)492-3565
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