Libby Tiger Newsletter
News for our Families: Week of April 17-21
Principal's Message
Mensaje de la Directora
We want to thank our fabulous PTO for hosting and organizing our Libby Earth Day Garden Clean-up this past Saturday! We had a very hardworking community effort from AmeriCorp volunteers, teachers, staff, families, and community members. Our garden is ready to grow with new seeds to harvest in late summer.
There are many family engagement events happening this month and we hope to see you soon! Family Meditation Night is Wednesday, April 26th. We are excited to learn about different ways to take care of our mental health. Our School Site Council Meeting is on Thursday, April 27th from 4:00-4:30pm. Our Coffee with the Principal for April will be postponed. Thank you for understanding.
Have a great week!
Sincerely,
Ms. Hilary Cuevas
Principal
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Dates at a Glance
Dates at a Glance
4/25-CAASPP (State Assessments) begins (3rd-5th Grade)
4/26-Family Meditation Night
4/27-School Site Council Meeting #4
5/8-5/12: Teacher Appreciation Week
5/17-Libby Open House
Welcome to Libby!
Welcome to Libby!
We are excited to welcome our new families to Libby! We hosted an Open House for our prospective new families on April 6th. Here is the presentation that was shared.
Libby Photo Album 📸
Earth Day Garden Clean-Up
Our Libby Garden looks amazing thanks to all of our volunteers, staff, teachers, and families for their help. We had a great lunch provided by our Libby PTO.
Field Day!
Friday was a fun day for all! Students participated in many fun activities and bounce houses!
Color Run!
Our annual Color Run was a big success! We had the beautiful weather and a lot of laughs! Thank you, PTO, teachers, and staff for all your hard work.
🗓️ Upcoming Events/Próximos Eventos 🗓️
Libby Family Meditation Night
Family Meditation Night, April 26th, 4-6:30pm
Join us for a fantastic night of social-emotional and mental health wellness for our first Libby Family Meditation Night. We will learn how to practice way to promote healthy ways to deal with stress and find new ways to relax and breathe. Bring a towel or soft mat to stretch, flex, and relax. Bring the whole family! We will have raffle prizes and more!
Libby Open House
Jornada de Puertas Abiertas en la escuela Libby
Libby Open House is Wednesday, May 17th from 5-6pm
We are excited to welcome our families back on campus for Libby's Open House! Here is our agenda for the evening.
5:00-5:15pm: Family Welcome in the MPR
5:15-6:00pm: Classroom visits and Meet the Teacher
Our Community School Resources will be available, food distribution, and access to the Libby Garden!
We look forward to seeing you soon!
Low Cost Computers for Your Family
Low Cost Computer Event
Sign up early for the next low cost computer event on May 6th. Computers available as low as $100. Please use the QR Code to register.
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 8-12, 2023!
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 8-May 12
We love our Libby Teachers! They do so much for our students and they have very big hearts! Mark your calendar for the week of May 8th-12th. Each day during Teacher Appreciation Week, we will honor our Libby teachers with a kind act of gratitude! Check next week's Libby Tiger Newsletter for more!
New TK and K Registration
Kinder and TK Registration 2023-2024
2023-2024 Registration for Kinder and TK Students
Do you have a child that will attend TK or Kindergarten during the 2023-2024 school year? Register them now and avoid long lines!
Visit our registration web page for more information by clicking here.
You will need to upload the student's birth certificate, immunization records, and 2 proofs of residency. If you need assistance with this process, please be sure to stop by our office!
Check the Lost and Found!
Lost and Found Cart is Getting Full!
Is your child missing a jacket, an umbrella or water bottle? Please be sure to check the Lost and Found cart next to the MPR. It will be placed outside the gate this week. Items that are not claimed by the end of the year, will be donated. Please remind your children to stay responsible for their items. Also, consider writing your child's name inside the jacket or on the item so that we can return it right away. Thanks!
Family Learning
Family Learning Time
Spend time with your students this month and learn together about all the special events and holidays for the month of April. Our Library Media-Tech, Mrs. Tapia, as collected these resources for our Libby families! Enjoy!
April Movies
Grab some popcorn and enjoy these April movie titles!
April Stories
Enjoy reading together and get lost in a book!
April Adventures!
Lots of learning to stay busy and have fun!
Parent Workshops
Talleres Mano a Mano Se Ofreceran en la escuela Libby
Programa Para Padres de Familia Dra. Beatriz Villarreal “Padres Aprendiendo a ser Mejores Padres” Oceanside Union School District los invita a participar en una serie de talleres donde recibirá información actualizada de lo que pasa en nuestra comunidad y también con el propósito de ayudarle a poder formar jóvenes que tengan éxito en la escuela y en la vida en general.
Estos talleres se ofreceran en la escuela Libby. Son gratis.
5:30-7:30 en MPR
Fechas
3 de marzo
27 de marzo
17 de abril
24 de abril
1 de mayo
8 de mayo
15 de may
Cuidado de niños disponible
Love and Logic Parent Workshops
Parenting the Love and Logic Way ®
A Seven-Session Parent Skill Building Program designed by the Love and Logic Institute ®
Parenting the Love and Logic Way® is a skills building workshop designed to give simple and practical techniques and tips to help parents with kids of all ages and abilities. This parent education is available for all parents, family members, and guardians.
When you attend this workshop, you will learn how to:
Raise responsible kids
Put an end to arguing, back talk, and begging
Avoid power struggles
Preserve loving relationships with your children
Teach responsibility and how to make good decisions without losing their love
Guide your children to solve their own problems
Set enforceable limits
Have more fun with your kids!
Dinosaur School for Parents by Palomar Family Counseling-Workshop
Our amazing Dinosaur School for Parents begins February 14-May 16 here at Libby in the MPR from 8:15am-10:15am. The classes are free to our Libby families. Refreshments, prizes and raffles are at each workshop. We are so excited to host these workshop in partnership with Palomar Family Counseling Services, Incredible Years Program. This amazing series of parent workshops provides support and education on how to help your child be successful in life.Sign up today! The workshops fill up quickly.
Escuela de Dinosaurios para Padres
Nuestra increíble Escuela de Dinosaurios para Padres comienza del 14 de febrero al 16 de mayo aquí en Libby en el MPR de 8:15 am a 10:15 am. Las clases son gratuitas para nuestras familias de Libby. Hay refrigerios, premios y rifas en cada taller. Estamos muy emocionados de organizar estos talleres en asociación con Palomar Family Counseling Services, Incredible Years Program. Esta increíble serie de talleres para padres brinda apoyo y educación sobre cómo ayudar a su hijo a tener éxito en la vida. ¡Regístrese hoy! Los talleres se llenan rápidamente.
Family Resources and Programs
Coffee with the Principal/ Cafecito con la directora POSTPONED this month
This month's Coffee with the Principal is postponed. Thank you for your understanding. We will see you next month!
Food Distribution from Tri-City Pantry /Comida distribution de Tri-City Pantry
Our Tri-City Pantry Food Distribution dates are every other Wednesday, 9:30-10:30am in Libby's parking lot. Please see the flier for more information.
Community School Resources for our Libby Families
Libby Community School News
Learn more about our Community School Resources for students and members of our Community.
School Community Coordinator at Libby Available
Ms. Gibney is available to help answer your questions related to our Community School resources. She is on campus each day. Come by and say Hi!
You can contact Ms. Gibney at natalie.gibney@oside.us for more information or call at 760-901-7000
Community School Happenings!
We are busy planning more Community School Resource here at Libby! Here's is what your Libby Community School has available for all families!
- Oceanside Fire Safety Assembly for students
- Wellness Center
- Books for students from the Assistance League
- Laundry Services (PLANNING STAGE)
- Vision to Learn, Glasses and Exams for students
- Food Distribution Wednesdays
- English as a Second Language classes from Mira Costa College
- Family Workshops
Community School Photo Album
English Language Classes
Our English Language classes offered at Libby are a result of a partnership with Mira Costa College. The class is very popular and the students (community members) are expanding their English language skills. The class is held M-Th at Libby.
Mira Costa EL instructors
The Mira Costa English Language instructor is very interactive and a dedicated teacher for our community members. Many of the students are Libby family members.
Drama Club!
Our Libby students have been chosen to participate in our Community School sponsored Drama Club. Students learn about all the pieces of theatric play including music, script reading, and acting.
Agua Hedionda trips
Our Libby students also visit Agua Hedionda each week to engage in the natural sciences including animal science, biology, botany, and art. The learning is fantastic and also part of the resources available through our Community School grant. More to come!
Don't Forget!!
Too Early!
There Is No Student Supervision Before 7:45AM
Remember that our gates do not open until 7:45am. We do not have supervision for our students before 7:45am. We see many students outside the gates too early. It can be dangerous to leave students before supervision is available. Also, students stand in the cold weather and this is dangerous too. Please make arrangements to avoid dropping off your students too early. Contact our office if you require support at 760-901-7000. Thank you!
Behavior Expectations are Important!
Positive Behavior at School
The 3 R's at Libby are Respect, Responsible, and Ready to Learn. We remind our students often to be kind which means to interact positively, and play nicely together. Sometimes our reminders must be more serious, especially if a student hurts another student.
When a student hurts another child, we immediately conduct an investigation to find out what happened and why. We must talk to all involved and then we contact families as soon as possible. Often the problem can be resolved through Restorative Practices when students talk it out and repair the relationship. Other times, consequences are given.
Please speak with your child every day about the 3 Rs and when at school, positive behavior is an expectation. If you have any questions, please reach out to your child's teacher first. We are happy to answer your questions.
🚗TRAFFIC ALERTS!!!!!
BE SAFE!!!
It is extremely important that all of our Libby Families be safe when dropping off and picking up their students from school. We have had many reports of people in our school community not following traffic rules!
- DO NOT SPEED!
- DO NOT PARK IN THE DROP OFF/PICK UP ZONE!
- PARK IN THE PARKING LOT
- STAY IN YOUR CAR!
- MOVE FORWARD THROUGH THE DROP OFF/PICK UP ZONE
- WATCH FOR FAMILIES WALKING
- BE PATIENT AND BE AWARE, STAY OFF YOUR CELL PHONES
We are looking for volunteers to help us keep students safe. Please call the office if you are interested in volunteering. We need volunteers from 8:00-8:15 am and 2:45-3:15pm (M, T, Th, F) and 12:15-12:45pm (W). Thank you for your cooperation.
OPD Traffic Support at all OUSD Schools
Starting this week, you may be seeing an increase in police presence around our schools. Oceanside Police Officers will go by schools during drop off and pick-ups to monitor traffic. They cannot be at every school daily but will rotate around the city. This will not be a mandatory enforcement detail but an observation, education, and last resort, enforcement. We want everyone to be safe, especially around our schools and we appreciate our partnership with OPD.
Remember to Charge Your Device!
Bring Your Device Charged Up and Ready!
Each day our Libby Tigers use their electronic device (Chromebook, tablets) to access learning from iReady to Nearpod and with many technology based programs. Please help your children to remember to charge their device so that they are ready to learn. If you are having issues with the device, please inform your child's teacher. Build a daily routine of plugging in the device and then bringing it to school.
Libby Yearbook 2022-2023 on Sale
Yearbooks Are Back and On Sale Now!
Our Libby Yearbook is back! Be sure to place your order to reserve a copy of the yearbook for your child.
$15 Early Bird Price before 2/28/23
$25 Regular Price until April 20, 2023
Look for more information going home soon!
Social Emotional Learning and Support for Families
Counselor's Corner 😍 with Ms. Baron
Ms. Baron, Libby Counselor News
Please take a look at Ms. Baron's January Counselor Newsletter. Learn more about the social-emotional support we offer to ALL Libby students.
Additional Counseling Services at Libby:
- Palomar Family Counseling (Mondays, and Fridays)
- Dinosaur School
- Rady's Counseling (MediCal)
Contact Ms. Baron for more information at holly.baron@oside.us
Check out the Kindness Library!
Read all about kindness with your child. Check out these online books!
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1SIiBIuOOEBINF6P1kxaQu3XGUiLkZ9aRqbxBArrl-NE/edit?usp=sharing
Family Engagement Opportunities/Compromiso Familiar
Volunteers Needed!/Se necesitan voluntarios
School Site Council 2022-2023
Ou Libby School Site Council makes important decisions for our school.
Our 4th School Site Council Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, April 27, 2023 from 4:00-4:45pm
Agenda:
2022-2023 Budget adjustments
2022-2023 LCAP Goal update
2023-2024 Preliminary Budget Proposal
Join Libby's PTO!
Please join Libby's PTO! Be a part of supporting all of our students. Our PTO meetings are on the 3rd Wednesday of the month via Zoom.
We look forward to seeing you soon!
Please email our PTO president, Ms. Nataly Sanchez, at libbypto@gmail.com for more information.
ELAC Meeting #6 coming soon!
Please consider joining our ELAC (English Language Advisory Committee). Your participation helps develop strategies and support for our Multilingual Learners! We need you! Our next meeting on campus is scheduled for the spring. More info coming soon.
Oceanside Unified is Hiring!!
Join the Oceanside Unified Team! We have many openings available that can fit your schedule. Health insurance, paid holidays, annual pay increases, and 11 month pay. We'd love to have you join us!
Look for openings on this link
Safety First!!!
Parent Volunteer Safety Patrol Needed
Libby Elementary always has a focus on safety! It is one of the most important concerns. We would like to start a Volunteer Safety Patrol to help us direct traffic, assist in helping children exit and enter their cars, and keeping our students safe during morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up. If you have a focus on safety and have time during the morning, 7:45-8:15am and/or 2:10pm-3:15pm, we would appreciate your help. We can create a schedule and with enough volunteers, it would be just 30 minutes of your time once or twice a week. Please contact Lucy Hiatt at lucy.hiatt@oside.us, for more information. Thank you!
Keep CLEAR!
New Signs! Drop Off/Pick Up Zone
Please follow our new signs and do not drop off/pick up students until you move all the way down the curb. DO NOT PARK ON THE CURB! When you drop off/pick up before the drop-off/pick up zone, cars back up on to W. Redondo Dr and that is very DANGEROUS! Please be safe and courteous for all families and their students.
No Dogs on Campus
📓School News You Can Use 🍎
Call our Attendance Hotline to report your child's absence.
Students Out More Than 5 days Need an Independent Study Contract. Please Read!
Independent Study Contracts
If your child will be away from school longer than 5 days, please let us know ahead of time (at least a week prior) so that we can prepare an Independent Study Contract. The contract will first need to be approved by the principal and will include school work for your child to complete so that the missing days from school will not be considered "unexcused". Please call our office at 760-901-7000 or stop by to speak with an office staff member. Without approval or without prior notice to set up the contract, the days missed will be marked "unexcused". Thank you for your cooperation!
Weekly Envelope!
Every week your child takes home a weekly information envelope. Inside are important flyers, letters, and items that need your attention. Please remove the items and return the signed envelope back to school with your child. Thank you!
Play First, Then Eat! 🥪Lunch Menu Link 🍽️
Our Libby Tigers have a new lunch routine. Our students, except TK and Kindergarten, play first, then eat. We find that we have far less food waste, and our students return to class more relaxed and ready to learn. Here is our Libby Daily Schedule which includes our Lunch Schedule.
Here is a link to our Lunch Menu for the month of October:
Attendance Matters!
Please be sure your child arrives on time and attends school every day! When students miss school they miss valuable learning time. If your child is sick, please keep them home until they are feeling better. Please report all absences to our Attendance Hotline at 760-901-7001. Attendance Matters! Every student! Every day! Thank you for your help and support.
Libby Bell Schedule/Horario de la escuela
Please don't forget that we are on an earlier time schedule this year. Thank you for remembering to drop-up your child on time, and picking up on time. We appreciate your support.
Let's Stay Healthy! Stay home if you're sick.
Do You Need an At-Home COVID test?
If you are in need of an at-home COVID test kit, please contact our health clerk, Ms. Rosemary.
Family Resources
Care Solace Referral
- Call 888-515-0595 available 24/7/365
- Visit www.caresolace.com/ousd and either search on your own OR click "Book Appointment" for assistance by video chat, email, or phone.
Oceanside Web Site Has More Information
Please find all of your school and district news by visiting the Oceanside Unified web page at www.oside.us
We are on Social Media!
Instagram: @LibbyTigers
Facebook: @LibbyElemOside
Twitter: @TigersLibby
Contact Us! Stay Connected!
Libby Elementary School
Email: hilary.cuevas@oside.us
Website: www.oside.us/libby
Location: 423 West Redondo Drive, Oceanside, CA, USA
Phone: 760-901-7000
Instagram: @libbytigers
Facebook: facebook.com/LibbyElemOside
Twitter: @TigersLibby
Everyone Is Welcome Here!
We welcome all families to Libby Elementary Community School! We are part of the Oceanside Unified School District. We are Home to the Libby Tigers. Our doors are open to volunteers, and all community partners. Stop by our office to learn more. We are glad you're here!