The Weekly Roar
May 21, 2022
Flooded with Gratitude
Hello Families! What an unexpected week we just had. Thank you to the students, families, and especially the staff that came together as a team to support our school during our water leak. The newest update is that maintenance will be occurring through the weekend in hopes that our 8 classrooms will be back in working order soon.
In this newsletter:
- This Week at La Ballona
- How Can I Support My Child at School
- Around the School
- Information for 5th Grade Families
- Community Support & Events
- Green Tip of the Week- no new tip this week
- Important Dates
Stay PAWSitive!
Dr. Becky Godbey
Principal
1. This Week at La Ballona
Monday, May 23rd
CAASPP Testing
Tuesday, May 24th
Covid Testing
CAASPP Testing
Board Meeting
Wednesday, May 25th
1:45 Dismissal
CAASPP Testing
Thursday, May 26th
CAASPP Testing
Friday, May 27th
CAASPP Testing
2. How Can I Support My Child in School?
Last Chance! Survey Deadline Extended!
50% of our families have completed the Parent Survey! Thank you! We want the rest of you to complete it as well. We will keep the survey open for a few more days.
We'd like all families to complete this La Ballona Survey. Here is the Link:
English Survey: https://tinyurl.com/k4zjt54r
- You may also use this QR Codes to access the Survey.
- After you complete the anonymous survey, there is an option to sign up for a raffle to win a gift card. The survey only takes 20 minutes.
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Nos gustaría que todas las familias completaran esta Encuesta de La Ballona. Aqui esta el link:
Encuesta española: https://tinyurl.com/yck76zkf
- También puede usar este Código QR para acceder a la Encuesta.
- Después de completar la encuesta anónima, hay una opción para inscribirse en una rifa para ganar una tarjeta de regalo. La encuesta solo toma 20 minutos.
State Testing Continued
This week, our 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders will participate in our state-wide standardized testing. Here are some important tips:
- Come to school everyday May 17-31.
- Please arrive on time.
- Please avoid scheduling appointments in the morning.
- Students should sleep 8-10 hours each night
- Each a healthy breakfast
- Try not to put too much pressure on your child. Tell them that it's their time to show off all that they know!
Below is a letter that provides more information about state testing and helpful links.
LB PTA May Cultural Calendar
3. Around the School
Lost & Found
Don't forget to stop by the front lobby and check out the LOST & FOUND! We have around 100 different hoodies, coats, sweaters, and more waiting to be returned to their home.
Student Store Sale
Year end student store sale! Come by the student store, located in the front lobby, and see what fabulous deals you can get!
We are open on Monday and Friday from 8:45-9:30am and Wednesday from 1:45-2:30 for three more weeks only! Our last Friday will be June 3
Attention 4th Grade Parents- Math Pathway
Kindergarten Ceremony!
Hello Kinder Parents,
We are fast approaching the end of the year, and our Kindergarten Graduation! Please join us Friday, June 10th from 9a-10a in the cafe-torium for our Kinder Graduation Ceremony. Seating is first come, first serve. To make sure there's room for everyone, please use two seats per family, and there is standing room for additional attendees. Once everyone is seated, we can fill in open seats with extra family members.
Afterwards, we'll share refreshments in the Kinder-Garden at 10:30a before heading out for early dismissal. Our planning committee is requesting donations of baked goods/treats/juice/water/etc from each classroom to share with friends and family after the ceremony. Please sign up HERE if you can help out!
Also see the attached invitation for more information on a playdate in the park/ potluck after graduation!
4. Information for 5th Grade Families
Fifth Grade Reproductive Growth & Development
5. Community Support & Events
Anti-Racist Parenting Workshop for all La Ballona families!
La Ballona families - please join us Thursday, May 26th in the cafeteria or on Zoom for an Antiracist Parenting Workshop:
***Parents and educators sometimes feel hesitant to engage in discussions around race with students (and each other) because it may be uncomfortable, emotional, or they might feel that they lack the necessary language, background, or information to engage the topic well.
***Klaren Data's workshops are designed around two principles: to help reduce the stress related to having tough conversations, and to provide parents, educators, and administrators with more tools to engage in difficult dialogue.
Klaren Data is committed to diagnosing important problems facing K-12 schools through customized data and insight.
Free dinner and childcare.
Spanish translation available.
DEI Meeting for May is cancelled
Please note that our regular DEI meeting is cancelled for the month of May and instead, we are presenting the "Anti-Racist Parenting Workshop" for everyone to go to on Thursday, May 26th.
STAR Summer Camp registration now open!
La Ballona Cultural Celebration-June 3rd
Do you have a food truck, restaurant, or food business to offer food for sale at the event? Do You have a special recipe that you can make and donate for our "snack around the world: food stand? Do you know a dance from your culture that you would like to teach in partnership with our dance instructor? Please email dianaserrano@ccusd.org OR tracyandrew@gmail.com to help out and be a part of this amazon upcoming event at La Ballona.
6. Green Tip of the Week
7. Important Dates (New Dates in Bold)
- May 26- Antiracist Parenting
- May 30- Memorial Holiday, No School
- June 3- La Ballona Cultural Celebration, 6pm (School-wide Event)
- June 9- 5th Grade Promotion, 9:30am
- June 10- Kinder Celebration, 9:00am
- June 10- Field Day, 1st-5th grades
- June 10- Last Day of school, Early Dismissal
La Ballona Elementary School
Culver City, CA 90232
Email: erikaarredondo@ccusd.org
Website: www.laballona.ccusd.org
Location: La Ballona Elementary School, Washington Boulevard, Culver City, CA, USA
Phone: 3108424334
Facebook: facebook.com/laballonaelementary
Twitter: @LaBallona