LCE News from Mrs. Blaney
March/April, 2023
Dear Families,
Do you feel like this school year is flying by? It's going too fast for me. Before I knew it, my calendar showed that April was ending. Where did March go? As of this newsletter's debut, there are 24 more days of school. Before the 2022-23 school year ends, allow me to catch you up on just some of the wonderful events that took place in March and April. I will also update you, at the end of the newsletter, about the last days of the school year. The days are PACKED with events, so take your time and mark your calendars!
Sincerely,
Emily
LCE got a new marquee! This has been a project that has been in the works for years, and our PTA made it happen!
March Events
3rd Grade Field Trip to La Brea Tar Pits
5th Grade Rainy Day Recess Fun
Oxford's Out of the Blue Assembly
KiteFlying
Thank You, LCFEF!
The La Cañada Flintridge Educational Foundation held its biggest fundraiser of the year on March 18 at Vibiana in Downtown Los Angeles. Governing Board Member Caroline Anderson received the award for Spirit of Outstanding Service. Funds raised will go toward furthering our district's goal of providing resources for Wellness Spots. LCE is enjoying a successful pilot program with our Wellness Room, The Spot. In the photo above, an upper grade student group is planning a mural for the space.
https://youtu.be/Rg8RPX3UECo
LCE World Fair
LCE's PTA is the best! Thanks to many amazing volunteers, the students got to visit the annual World's Fair. They learned about the countries of Columbia, the Philippines, Jordan, Argentina, France, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Community Read-In
Our PTA also organized the 2023 Community Read-In in March. Members of the community visited and read to the students. Our school is fortunate to have so many distinguished community members of La Cañada who visit each year. The readers featured here are local Writer Chris Erskine and LCUSD Associate Superintendent Jamie Lewsadder.
April Events
April at LCE
April started with a week off for Spring Break. When students returned, we had a Parent-Child Lunch on Thursday, April 13. Fortunately, many families were able to attend. Unfortunately, it rained! 2nd graders got to go on a field trip to the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium. PTA hosted Art Week and Earth Week, so students had fun outside of class with activities. Our 3rd - 6th-grade students started their CAASPP testing, and the rest of the school tried to stay quiet so that they weren't disturbed. Grade Level Music Performances started in April, thanks to Mr. Leonard and LCFEF. 4th - 6th-grade students competed in Science Olympiad and came in 5th place overall! Finally, students recognized Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day in age-appropriate ways.
2nd Grade Fieldtrip
3rd Grade - Build Wilbur's Pen
3rd graders are reading Charlotte's Web, and one cross-curricular activity was to build Wilbur a pen and learn about its area and perimeter.
Science Olympiad Students
Students received gold medals and tied for 5th place overall among 46 schools!
April 24
Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day was observed in different ways at each grade level.
TK Music
TK and K
The students performed for their parents on April 20.
3rd Grade
A group of 3rd graders practiced and performed a cheer at the Daughters' Event on April 28.
6th Grade Math Class
Students problem-solve on the classroom's new whiteboards.
This Just In!
The LCE 5th-grade team represented LCUSD in Math Olympiad on April 29. Led by Mrs. Drange, the students took the bronze for problem-solving, the silver for conceptual understanding, the gold for procedural computation, and they were in the top three overall!
Parent Resource
Smart Social Parent Resource
Upcoming Events
Event Information
Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week
When?
Monday, May 1, 2023, 08:00 AM
Where?
La Cañada Elementary School, Encinas Drive, La Cañada Flintridge, CA, USA
Event Information
CAST Science Testing for 5th Graders
When?
Tuesday, May 2, 2023, 08:00 AM
Where?
La Cañada Elementary School, Encinas Drive, La Cañada Flintridge, CA, USA
Event Information
Family Learning Series: Personal Finance: The Basics
This workshop is also offered virtually via a webinar you can register for - check Parent Square for an email from Karen Hurley.
When?
Wednesday, May 3, 2023, 06:30 PM
Where?
In Person at the District Office
Event Information
1st-Grade Field Trip to Long Beach Aquarium
1st-graders will be ALL DAY Birds this day.
When?
Thursday, May 4, 2023, 08:30 AM
Where?
Aquarium of the Pacific, Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA, USA
Event Information
Collaboration Day - Early Release for 1st-6th Graders
When?
Friday, May 5, 2023, 08:00 AM
Where?
La Cañada Elementary School, Encinas Drive, La Cañada Flintridge, CA, USA
Event Information
3rd-Grade Music Performance
Parents should enter through the cafeteria. There will be a check-in station just outside.
When?
Friday, May 5, 2023, 08:30 AM
Where?
LCE Cafeteria
Event Information
LCE Spirit Rally
When?
Friday, May 5, 2023, 10:30 AM
Where?
La Cañada Elementary School, Encinas Drive, La Cañada Flintridge, CA, USA
Event Information
School Lunch Hero Day
We have an amazing cafeteria crew made up of three people. These ladies work hard every day to provide free breakfast and lunch to all of our students.
When?
Friday, May 5, 2023, 08:00 AM
Where?
La Cañada Elementary School, Encinas Drive, La Cañada Flintridge, CA, USA
Event Information
Lions Really Care Towel Collection Ends
Donate your used towels for the Pasadena Humane Society.
When?
Friday, May 5, 2023, 03:30 PM
Where?
Collection Box Outside of the Front Office
Event Information
PTA Dine-Out: Handel's Ice Cream
When?
Tuesday, May 9, 2023, 12:00 PM
Where?
Handel's Homemade Ice Cream, Foothill Boulevard, La Cañada Flintridge, CA, USA
Event Information
LCUSD Governing Board Meeting
When?
Tuesday, May 9, 2023, 07:00 PM
Where?
4490 Cornishon Avenue, La Cañada Flintridge, CA, USA
Event Information
2nd-Grade Music Performance
Parents should enter through the cafeteria. There will be a check-in station just outside. 2nd-graders will be ALL Day birds.
When?
Wednesday, May 10, 2023, 08:00 AM
Where?
LCE Cafeteria
Event Information
2nd-Grade Field Trip to the Natural History Museum
2nd-graders will be ALL Day birds.
When?
Thursday, May 11, 2023, 08:30 AM
Where?
Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, Exposition Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, USA
Event Information
4th-Grade Field Trip to VT Ranch
When?
Friday, May 12, 2023, 08:15 AM
Where?
Valley Trails Camp, Sloan Canyon Road, Castaic, CA, USA
Event Information
Parent-Child Lunch
Lunch Arrival Times:
1st Grade - 11:20
2nd Grade - 11:25
3rd Grade - 11:55
5th-6th Grade: 12:25
When?
Friday, May 12, 2023, 11:30 AM
Where?
La Cañada Elementary School, Encinas Drive, La Cañada Flintridge, CA, USA
Event Information
Spring Campus Clean Up
When?
Saturday, May 13, 2023, 10:00 AM
Where?
La Cañada Elementary School, Encinas Drive, La Cañada Flintridge, CA, USA
Event Information
General PTA Meeting
When?
Wednesday, May 17, 2023, 09:15 AM
Where?
La Cañada Elementary School, Encinas Drive, La Cañada Flintridge, CA, USA
Event Information
Early Release for All Grade Levels
When?
Thursday, May 18, 2023, 08:00 AM
Where?
La Cañada Elementary School, Encinas Drive, La Cañada Flintridge, CA, USA
Event Information
4th-Grade Music Performance
Parents should enter through the cafeteria.
When?
Friday, May 12, 2023, 06:30 PM
Where?
LCE Cafeteria
Event Information
LCE Open House for Students and Families
Celebrate the incredible school year with us!
When?
Thursday, May 18, 2023, 06:30 PM
Where?
La Cañada Elementary School, Encinas Drive, La Cañada Flintridge, CA, USA
Event Information
LCE Chorus Assemblies for Students
When?
Friday, May 19, 2023, 08:30 AM
Where?
La Cañada Elementary School, Encinas Drive, La Cañada Flintridge, CA, USA
Event Information
TK and Kindergarten Field Trip to Underwood Farms
TK and Kindergarten students will be ALL Day students.
When?
Monday, May 22, 2023, 08:15 AM
Where?
Underwood Family Farms, Sunset Valley Road, Moorpark, CA, USA
Event Information
All Library Books Due
Stay tuned for details about LCE Library's summer hours!
When?
Wednesday, May 24, 2023, 04:00 PM
Where?
La Cañada Elementary School, Encinas Drive, La Cañada Flintridge, CA, USA
Event Information
LCE Students Walk to Lanterman for 6th-Grade Play
All TK and Kindergarten students attend in the AM.
When?
Thursday, May 25, 2023, 09:30 AM
Where?
Lanterman Auditorium, Cornishon Avenue, La Cañada Flintridge, CA, USA
Event Information
6th-Grade Play Performance for Families
When?
Thursday, May 25, 2023, 07:00 PM
Where?
Lanterman Auditorium, Cornishon Avenue, La Cañada Flintridge, CA, USA
Event Information
Collaboration Day - Early Release for 1st-6th Graders
When?
Friday, May 26, 2023, 08:00 AM
Where?
La Cañada Elementary School, Encinas Drive, La Cañada Flintridge, CA, USA
Event Information
Memorial Day: No School
When?
Monday, May 29, 2023, 12:00 AM
Where?
Not at School
Event Information
Ms. Lee's AM Kindergarten Completion Ceremony
All parents should check in at the TK gates and enter and exit there.
When?
Tuesday, May 30, 2023, 08:30 AM
Where?
Kindergarten Playground
Event Information
Ms. Lee's and Ms. Schiller's PM Kindergarten Completion Ceremony
All parents should check in at the TK gates and enter and exit there.
When?
Tuesday, May 30, 2023, 11:30 AM
Where?
Kindergarten Playground
Event Information
Ms. Dannemann's AM TK Completion Ceremony
All parents should check in at the TK gates and enter and exit there.
When?
Wednesday, May 31, 2023, 08:30 AM
Where?
TK Playground
Event Information
Ms. Dannemann's PM TK Completion Ceremony
All parents should check in at the TK gates and enter and exit there.
When?
Wednesday, May 31, 2023, 12:15 PM
Where?
Ms. Dannemann's PM TK Completion Ceremony
Event Information
LCE LCAP/SSC Meeting
All are welcome!
When?
Friday, Mar 31, 2023, 03:15 PM
Where?
LCE Library
Event Information
Ms. Schiller's AM Kindergarten Completion Ceremony
All parents should check in at the TK gates and enter and exit there.
When?
Thursday, Jun 1, 2023, 08:30 AM
Where?
Kindergarten Playground
Event Information
6th-Grade Completion Ceremony
Parents may choose to check their students out after the event.
When?
Thursday, Jun 1, 2023, 01:15 PM
Where?
La Cañada Elementary School, Encinas Drive, La Cañada Flintridge, CA, USA
Event Information
Early Release for All Students: Last Day of School
Our sixth graders will walk through campus one last time while the rest of the student body cheers them on!
When?
Tuesday, May 2, 2023, 08:00 AM
Where?
La Cañada Elementary School, Encinas Drive, La Cañada Flintridge, CA, USA
La Cañada Elementary School
Website: lcelions.net
Location: 4540 Encinas Drive, La Cañada Flintridge, CA, USA
Phone: (818)952-8350