Dragons' Diary Week of Oct. 16th
MARK YOUR CALENDARS Nov 1, 2023 Pupil Free- Teacher Work Day
November 1, 2023 Pupil Free- Teacher Work Day
Earthquake Drill Thursday, October 19th at 10:19am
As part of the California Great Shakeout, the Lin Howe students and staff will participate in an earthquake drill on Thursday, October 19th. The drill will include dropping and covering and evacuating to their designated areas. Staff will report to their emergency stations. The drill should last about 30 minutes.
Hurry! Raise Craze ENDS SOON!
Hurry! Raise Craze ENDS SOON!
Raise Craze ends Tuesday, October 17!
Our goal is to raise $100,000 and complete 1,000 Acts of Kindness with 100% of students participating! Meeting our goal will fund school field trips & assemblies; classroom supplies; school programs; PE equipment, family fun nights, PTA programs and more!
If we reach our goal, we'll Silly String Mr. Chabola on Friday, October 20!
PLUS -- Exciting Announcement -- if we surpass our goal, we'll also bring a Kona Ice Truck to campus later this month for the whole school!!
Our Last Challenge is Underway!
- The Classroom with the most $ raised will receive the Golden Sea Dragon Trophy & Extra Recess!
- All Classrooms with a 10% increase in $ raised, will earn 10 cans of Silly String for their class. The more classes who win, the more Silly String we get!
*Winners will be announced Wednesday, October 18!
We can't meet our goal without YOU!!! Not registered? https://my.raisecraze.com/AVG39HG
Don't forget about Corporate Matching! Many employers have awesome matching programs so be sure to check in with yours to increase the impact of your donation! (Linwood E. Howe Elementary School PTA is set up in Benevity and Groundswell if your company matches through those systems.) Already obtained a match? Email LinHoweRaiseCraze@gmail.com so we can credit your child(s) class!
Follow the Class Leaderboard Here: https://my.raisecraze.com/leaderboard/for/AVG39HG/
Questions? LinHoweRaiseCraze@gmail.com
The Book Fair is Coming!
The Book Fair is Coming!
Monday, October 23 - Friday, October 27
8:30 to 5pm
All classes will visit during school hours and you may send cash (in an envelope, please) or purchase a gift card HERE. A portion of the proceeds go back to the school exclusively for purchasing books for the library.
If you are interested in donating to make sure every child can get a book during the Book Fair, please purchase a gift card HERE and when asked, include:
Recipient’s Name: “Student”
Classroom: “Book Fair”
Email: Enter YOUR email address (we will get a copy on our end).
We are looking for cleared volunteers to help set up (Friday morning 10/20) and tear down (Friday evening 10/27). We would also appreciate help during class visits. You must be a cleared volunteer. Click HERE to sign up. Thank you!
Please see attached flyer for more information and if you have any questions, contact LinHoweBookFair@gmail.com
Reading Intervention Update from Ms. Hall
Ms. Hall's Reading Update Here is my newsletter
The Book Fair is Coming! Monday, October 23 - Friday, October 27
The Book Fair is Coming!
Monday, October 23 - Friday, October 27
8:30 to 5pm
Unity Week Coming October 23-27
Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) Focus Group Offerings
LCAP Focus Group Offerings Ed Services is offering 2 Family Focus Group Meetings to gather input on the LCAP. The first one is on October 17th in the CCMS MPR @8:00am and the second one is on October 19th @6:00pm at La Ballona in the Cafeteria.. These meetings will be open to the entire community. Our objective will be to give feedback on the 2023-2024 LCAP goals and actions as this is a required part of the template.
Ofertas del grupo de enfoque LCAP: El Departamento de Servicios Educativos ofrece 2 reuniones de grupos de enfoque familiar para recopilar opiniones sobre el LCAP. El primero es el 17 de octubre en el cuarto multiuso (MPR) de CCMS a las 8:00 a. m. y el segundo es el 19 de octubre a las 6:00 p. m. en La Ballona en la Cafetería. Estas reuniones están abiertas a toda la comunidad. Nuestro objetivo será brindar comentarios sobre las metas y acciones del LCAP del 2023-2024, esta es una parte obligatoria de la plantilla.
LGBTQIA+ Halloween Party
LGBTQIA+ Halloween Party
There will be a LGBTQIA+ Halloween Party on Sunday, October 29th for all CCUSD elementary and middle school students and their families. We will have games, crafts, and snacks and encourage everyone to put on their costumes and join us for a celebration. Parents are encouraged to wear their costumes, too! This will be our last LGBTQIA+ event in 2023, and we hope to see you there. If you would like to attend, please RSVP: gina.polesetsky@gmail.com Please include the number of adults, number of students, and which campuses your students attend.
PTA Reflections Competition- Due Friday, Oct. 27th
PTA Reflections Art Competition Update
Submissions due in the front office or submitted digitally to parrishw@gmail.com by
Friday, Oct. 27th.
The students have started brainstorming about the prompt, "I am hopeful because..." Please help your student or students by providing the materials or by helping such as filming their performance. Please reach out to your student's teacher or parrishw@gmail.com if you need help or supplies.
Check out this helpful video that describes this year's competition.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8Tns8RfRHM&t=3sAll students are invited to participate and submit original artwork inspired by the theme, “I AM HOPEFUL BECAUSE," in one of six areas:
- Dance Choreography
- Literature
- Photography
- Film Production
- Music Composition
- Visual Arts
Artworks are submitted first to school-level PTAs, where they are first recognized, celebrated and judged by five grade level divisions, the Special Artists division celebrates student artists with special needs. School PTAs then choose a selection of entries to be judged by local PTA units, which are then sent on to councils and then districts for consideration.
The final artworks submitted to California State PTA by districts are then considered for Outstanding Interpretation, Awards of Excellence or Awards of Merit. Outstanding Interpretation and Award of Excellence entries then go on to represent California in the final National PTA judging round.
State-level Outstanding Interpretation honorees receive:
- Onstage recognition at the California State PTA Annual Convention
- The opportunity to showcase their artwork at the California State PTA Convention Reflections Gallery
- Prizes including an Outstanding Interpretation plaque, award and certificate
State-level Award of Excellence honorees receive:
- The opportunity to showcase their artwork at the California State PTA Convention Reflections Gallery
- Prizes including an Award of Excellence medallion, award and certificate
- State-level Award of Merit honorees receive:
- The opportunity to showcase their artwork at the California State PTA Convention Reflections Gallery
- Prizes including an Award of Merit medallion and certificate
National-level Outstanding Interpretation honorees are recognized at the National PTA Convention, plus their artwork, along with any National Award of Excellence and Merit winners, are featured in Reflections’ popular traveling national exhibit.
Questions? Email Parrish Walsh at parrishw@gmail.com.
Reflection Entry Forms Below
****NAME MR. CHABOLA'S HAT****
Each week I will post myself with a different hat. The challenge is to have your student ENTER THEIR GUESS HERE- https://forms.gle/2nHoppNGqkUXbEHx5
Last week 5 correct answers submitted: GREAT JOB Oliver B., Kenai W., James B., Alyssa S., TJ F.
Last week was: Wake Forest University- https://www.wfu.edu/
SCHOOL HOLIDAYS AND ADJUSTED SCHEDULES
SCHOOL HOLIDAYS AND ADJUSTED SCHEDULES
2023-2024
EARLY DISMISSALS: Every Wednesday and October 5, 6, December 11, 12, 14, 15, 18, 19 and 21, March 22, May 2-3 June 14, 2024
EVERY WEDNESDAY IS 1:45pm EARLY DISMISSAL
November 1, 2023 Pupil Free- Teacher Work Day
November 10, 2023 Veteran’s Day – School Closed
November 20-24, 2023 Thanksgiving Holiday – School Closed
December 11-12, 14-15, 18-19 2023 Parent Teacher Conferences - Early Dismissal
December 22, 2023 Early Dismissal (for winter break)
Dec. 24-Jan. 7 Winter Recess– School Closed
Jan. 15, 2024 Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Birthday -School Closed
February 12, 2024 President Lincoln’s Day – School Closed
February 19, 2024 President Washington’s Day – School Closed
March 8, 2024 Pupil Free- Teacher Work Day
March 23-April 5, 2024 Spring Break – School Closed
School Resumes April 6, 2024
May 2-3, 2024 Targeted Parent Teacher Conferences - Early Dismissal
May 27, 2024 Memorial Day – School Closed
June 14, 2024 Last Day of School –Early Dismissal
LINK TO 2023-2024 SEA DRAGON DIARIES
https://linhowe.ccusd.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=121567&type=d&pREC_ID=2447959
Linwood E. Howe Elementary School
Email: caseychabola@ccusd.org
Website: https://linhowe.ccusd.org/
Location: 4100 Irving Place, Culver City, CA, USA
Phone: 310-842-4338
Twitter: @LinwoodEHowe