The Penguin Express
April 2024
Principal's Message
Dear Parents and Families,
I hope this message finds you all well in the beginning of this beautiful month of April. I am pleased to share with you updates about our recent activities, upcoming events, and some helpful tips to help your children succeed in school.
Announcements
Earth Day: We will be celebrating Earth Day on April 22nd. We encourage all students to participate and help us make our school and our planet a cleaner and greener place. You can also review some of the resources for you available below.
Dia Del NiΓ±o: We will be celebrating Dia Del NiΓ±o on April 30th to honor the children in our community. Letβs remind our children that they are the hope for the future and mean the world to us.
Discover MUSD Celebration: We are excited to inform you that our school will participate in the Discover MUSD celebration on Saturday, April 27th. We look forward to showcasing the wonderful things that our students have been working on and the progress they have made this year.
California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP): Please note that the CAASPP testing period is coming this and next month for our 3rd-4th grade students. More information will be shared in the coming weeks about specific testing dates and times. Your cooperation in ensuring your child's attendance during this period is crucial. You can help in the following recommended tips we're providing you.
Helpful Tips for Parents
To help your child succeed in school, especially during the upcoming CAASPP testing period, here are a few tips:
Establish a Routine: Consistency is key. Make sure your child has a regular sleep schedule, balanced meals, and plenty of physical activity.
Create a Study Plan: Break down study material into manageable parts. This prevents your child from feeling overwhelmed and helps them manage their time efficiently.
Encourage Breaks: Studies show that taking regular breaks can actually improve focus and productivity. Encourage your child to take short breaks during their study time and even when they're testing, to request breaks from the teacher.
Practice Mindfulness: Many of our teachers are currently practicing mindfulness with our students. Review with your child some of the simple mindfulness exercises teachers have been sharing with them to help them stay calm and focused during their exams.
Stay Positive: Encourage your child to stay positive, even when they find some concepts difficult. Remind them that it's okay to make mistakes - that's how we learn! Always remind them to try their very best.
We look forward to continuing to work together to ensure that our students achieve their fullest potential. Your support is greatly appreciated.
In Partnership,
Melvin Cortez, Ed.D.
Principal, Winter Gardens Elementary School
ππ Winter Gardens Spirit Night at Chick-Fil-A ππ£
ππ Must Show the Flyer ππ
Action Youth America
ELO (Action Youth America-AYA)
Our after school program, Action Youth America, offers our students a great learning and engaging environment. It provides students with homework support, arts and crafts, sports, and many more enrichment opportunities. Registration will be opening soon, so please sign up for the program as soon as possible. Do not wait to sign up until the summer months because you could be asked to join the waiting list by then. The sooner you sign up, the better changes you will have for your child to participate in this wonderful enrichment opportunity.
π«Attendance Incentive Celebration!π
Congratulation!
Congratulations to our students who received a pizza party for having perfect attendance for the month of March. We had over 200 students that participated in the pizza party celebration. A special "thank you" to our PTA for their support. In addition, Ms. Olmos' class had a 98.8% attendance rate in the month of March, the highest of any class at Winter Gardens! Congratulations to Room #501!
PIzza Party!ππ
Ms. Olmos' Class - Best Attendance for March
Pizza Party!ππ
ππΒ‘Baje la revista aqui!ππ
ππ Downlead the Magazine Up Here! ππ
π§ Monthly Breakfast & Lunch Menu π
π Coming Up!
Earth Day!
Monday, Apr 22, 2024, 01:45 AM
Our Planet
CAASPP (SBAC) Testing from 4/22-5/17
State testing for 3rd-5th grade students will happen in Language Arts and Math on different days from April 22 through May 17. Please review your ClassDojo for specific information.
Tuesday, Apr 9, 2024, 07:00 AM
1277 Clela Avenue, East Los Angeles, CA, USA
SSC Meeting
Please join us for this important meeting to conclude our preliminary school plan (SPSA) for the 2024-2025 school year.
Thursday, Apr 25, 2024, 03:00 PM
1277 Clela Avenue, East Los Angeles, CA, USA
Coffee with the Principal
Tuesday, Apr 23, 2024, 05:00 PM
1277 Clela Avenue, East Los Angeles, CA, USA
Dia del NiΓ±o
We will celebrate our students by providing them each with a small token of appreciation for simply being children! We thank our PTA for sponsoring the gift for each child!
Tuesday, Apr 30, 2024, 08:30 AM
1277 Clela Avenue, East Los Angeles, CA, USA
Discover MUSD Event
Please join us for a fun family time to get to know what MUSD is all about. We will be celebrating our students, have prizes, games, food, and a wonderful time!π