Foxy Flyer
Week of August 28th
Dear Farragut Foxes,
We all were so excited to welcome our foxes back to campus on Wednesday! We trust you've had an enjoyable week and are gradually settling into the school routine. This time of year always brings an air of excitement as we look forward to all that lies ahead. We hope that during our Back to School Days, you'll have the chance to peek into your child's classroom and experience their daily routine.
Congratulations on successfully completing the first week of school!
In partnership,
Ms. O'Brien and Ms. Romero
Back to School Mornings Return This Week!
Back to School Mornings are back by popular demand, and it's a great opportunity to meet your child's teacher, learn more about the classroom as well as the expectations for the upcoming school year. We hope to see you there!
Please see below for how Back to School Mornings will look:
- TK students on BTS day will be dropped off by parents/caregivers at Gate 2 (normal drop off spot.) Parents/caregivers will then go to the front lawn outside the cafeteria.
- K-5th students on BTS day will be dropped off by parents/caregivers in the cafeteria.
- Parents/caregivers will sign in and receive a visitor sticker on the front lawn outside school
- 8:50 am: Parents/caregivers will be escorted to their child's classroom.
- The classroom presentations will end at 9:20.
- Parents/caregivers will exit through the front gates of school at the close of the presentation
Happening This Week at Farragut
Monday, August 28th:
Transitional Kindergarten Back to School Morning: 8:50-9:20 am
Note: TK families should drop off students at assigned gates, meet at the Farragut front lawn for sign-in, and then be escorted to TK classrooms.
Dismissal: 3:15 pm
Tuesday, August 29th:
- 5th Grade Back to School Morning: 8:50-9:20 am
Note: 5th grade students need to be dropped off by parents/caregivers in the cafeteria. Parents/caregivers meet at the Farragut front lawn for sign in, and then be escorted to 5th grade classrooms.
Dismissal: 3:15 pm
Wednesday, August 30th:
4th Grade Back to School Morning: 8:50-9:20 am
Note: 4th grade students need to be dropped off by parents/caregivers in the cafeteria. Parents/caregivers meet at the Farragut front lawn for sign in, and then be escorted to 4th grade classrooms.
Dismissal: 1:45 pm
Thursday, August 31st:
Kindergarten Back to School Morning: 8:50-9:20 am
Note: Kinder students need to be dropped off by parents/caregivers in the cafeteria. Parents/caregivers meet at the Farragut front lawn for sign in, and then be escorted to Kinder classrooms.
Dismissal: 3:15 pm
Friday, September 1st:
Third Grade Back to School Morning: 8:50-9:20 am
Note: 3rd grade students need to be dropped off by parents/caregivers in the cafeteria. Parents/caregivers meet at the Farragut front lawn for sign in, and then be escorted to 3rd grade classrooms.
Dismissal: 3:15 pm
Monday, September 4th:
No School - Labor Day
We Are So Proud
Farragut Highlight
We want to give a big shout out of thanks to the MOT department and Farragut's fabulous custodial team for their hard work ensuring our students have a safe and secure learning environment. We appreciate all that Mike Korgan, Carlos Plascencia, Jaime Castillo, Brian Shedrick, Cruz Sanchez, Arturo Carino, and all the team behind the scenes do to make this happen! Their dedication and commitment to our school community do not go unnoticed. Thank you all for your efforts!
Looking for Breakfast and Lunch Menus? Please visit the Culver Cafe!
2023-2024 PTA & Fan Club Leadership Flyer
This Week’s Itinerary:
1. Get Connected!
2. Fan Club: Open Positions for 2023-2024 & Beyond!
3. There’s No Place Like Farragut – Join the PTA!
4. 2023-2024 Spiritwear is selling out!
5. Become a Room Representative!
6. Parent Volunteer Clearance!
7. Fan Club Seeking Direct Donations
8. CCUSD Backpacks For Kids
9. FALL FESTIVAL: SAVE THE DATE!
10. PTA Reflections Contest! Entries due October 25!
11. Spotlight Registration is Open Now until 9/3!
12. Culver City Lacrosse: 2023 Fall Training
13. Show Me The Foxes!
14. The Fox’s Almanac: Important Dates
1. Get Connected!
Please fill out the 23-24 Parent PTA/Fan Club Contact Form. This is the only way our parent groups are able to contact you. All info is confidential and will only be used to share school news.
Subscribe to Farragut Community Calendar (new for this year!)
Follow the “Official” Farragut Elementary PTA & Fan Club Facebook page!
Join your grade level Facebook Page
2. Fan Club: Open Positions for 2023-2024 & Beyond!
The Farragut Fan Club Open Board and Chair Positions that need volunteers! We are also open to co-chairs so buddy up!
Even though some positions are filled, we are looking for active and interested volunteers to shadow current leads to take on leadership positions for the 2024-2025 school year.
**We’re looking at you, families of new & younger foxes!**
List of Fan Club positions and descriptions
Event Chairs Needed for 2023-2024:
Direct Donation
Artworks Auction
Fox Trot
Bingo
Open Board Positions for 2024-2025:
President
Treasurer
Secretary
If you are interested in being on the board, or chairing one of the many amazing programs, please reach out to Celica Ishii, Fan Club President, to learn more – farragutfanclubpresident@gmail.com
3. There’s No Place Like Farragut – Join the PTA!
The Farragut PTA raises funds during the year to pay for school supplies for all students, educational field trips, assemblies, Home Reading Program, and other classroom needs.
Join the PTA or renew your membership for the 2023-24 school year for just $10 per person. (You heard right, membership doesn’t roll over from year to year.)
Anyone can be a member!! Parents, students, teachers, extended family, alumni.
Click the link to Join!! https://jointotem.com/ca/culver-city/farragut-drive-elementary-pta
Joining the PTA comes without obligations. Turn in your $10 and walk away knowing you’ve just supported the largest child advocacy group in the nation. That said...
OUR PTA WANTS YOUR VOICE TO BE HEARD! This is the best way to ensure that Farragut is a place of full inclusion. You want your voice to be heard? Our PTA wants to hear it!
4. 2023-2024 Spiritwear is selling out!
Get Your 2023-24 Farragut Spiritwear! - Come shop this year's ALL-NEW Foxy fresh Spiritwear for kids and adults!
Available at back-to-school events, and before and after school the first two weeks of school... or while supplies last on the school front lawn.
Remember, every Friday is Fox Friday! Stock up now, and show your Farragut pride all year long!
5. Fan Club: Open Positions for 2023-2024 & Beyond!
The Farragut Fan Club Board has some open board and chair positions for the upcoming school year that need to be filled. We are also open to co-chairs!
Even though some positions are filled, we are looking for active and interested volunteers to shadow current leads to take on leadership positions for the 2024-2025 school year. **We’re looking at you, families of new & younger foxes!**
List of Fan Club positions and descriptions
Event Chairs Needed for 2023-2024:
Direct Donation
Artworks Auction
Fox Trot
Bingo
Open Board Positions for 2024-2025:
President
Treasurer
Secretary
If you are interested in being on the board, or chairing one of the many amazing programs, please reach out to Celica Ishii, Fan Club President, to learn more – farragutfanclubpresident@gmail.com
6. How to Become a Room Representative
Want to be more involved in your class and get to lead class events? Sign up to be a Room Representative! There are 2 Room Reps for each class.
Roles and responsibilities:
Send emails to your class to communicate school news and teacher requests
Collect funds and manage the class budget
Recruit volunteers as needed
Help organize class events
Who can sign up?
TK and Kindergarten - At least ONE room rep must currently be a cleared volunteer. The second room rep should intend to become a cleared volunteer once the clearance process is announced.
- 1st - 5th Grade - Both room reps must be cleared volunteers.
- Attend a Volunteer Orientation. The first orientation is scheduled for Friday, September 8th from 9:00am - 10:00am in the Farragut Cafeteria.
- Pick up a Volunteer Packet after attending the orientation. Next steps are discussed in detail within the packet.
- Once you have completed the packet as well as a TB Test / Risk Assessment, you will turn it in to the front office and receive a LiveScan Request Form. Details on LiveScan are linked below.
- More Questions? Contact Celica Ishii, Fan Club President, to learn more – farragutfanclubpresident@gmail.com
7. Fan Club Seeking Direct Donations
You Make It Happen At Farragut!
As always, Farragut Fan Club needs YOUR help to fund all the amazing programs, resources, and other support that make Farragut such an outstanding school!
Give what you can at www.farragutschoolcommunity.org/giving No amount is too big or too small.
Every dollar counts! THANK YOU!
8. CCUSD Backpacks For Kids
Culver City Unified School District (CCUSD) believes that no child in our community should go hungry or have food insecurities, especially on weekends when students don’t have access to school-sponsored breakfast and lunch. The Culver City Council PTA, in conjunction with CCUSD, provides students in need with a backpack filled with non-perishable food and snacks each week to ensure that every child can eat on the weekends.
There is no cost to participate, and enrollment is 100% confidential. Each week backpacks will be available in the school’s main office. You or your child, simply pick up the backpack and take it home. Backpacks will not be returned each week; your student will receive a new backpack each week. Enrollment is ongoing so any child in need can sign up for the program at any time throughout the school year.
If you would like your student to receive a weekly backpack, SIGN UP HERE or complete a form in your school office.
Learn more at BACKPACKS FOR KIDS
9. FALL FESTIVAL: SAVE THE DATE!
Mark your calendars for PTA’s biggest event of the year on October 21, 2023!
Fall Festival needs volunteers to help with classroom booths, prizes, bake sales, audio, food, and more!
Volunteer hours available for CCHS students too!
Contact Mellissa Sanders at melissajillsanders@gmail.com
10. PTA Reflections Contest! Entries due October 25!
PTA Reflections is in full swing! Contact Ritu Roy at reflections.farragut@gmail.com with any questions!
11. Spotlight Registration is Open Now until 9/3!
The Fall session begins Tuesday, September 5th through Friday, December 8th.
Spotlight classes are 3:30-4:30pm.
On Wednesdays and early dismissal days, classes are 2:00-3:00pm.
If your child is in OCD Aftercare, please download the waiver on the website and email to OCD before your child starts classes.
For info, updates and to check out the upcoming classes, please check the website at www.spotlightenrichment.com and/or join the Spotlight Facebook group.
Still have questions? Email Ai at spotlightenrichment@gmail.com
12. Culver City Lacrosse: 2023 Fall Training
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13. Show Me The Foxes!
This week’s friendly fox was brought to you by Yusuf in 2nd Grade!
We’re always looking for more foxes! Your child can draw a fox picture for the Foxy Flyer too. Watch one of our favorite tutorials here: How To Draw A Cute Fox
Simply take a picture of the drawing and email it to Hala Mohammad at farragutPTAcommunications@gmail.com, along with your child’s first name and grade.
14. The Fox’s Almanac: Important Dates
Monday, September 4 - No School: Labor Day
Wednesday, September 6 - Sunglasses Spirit Day & Popsicle Sale
Friday, September 8 - Walk N Rollers: Walk, Bike or Scoot to School & Parent Volunteer Orientation 9:00am - 10:00am in the cafeteria
Thursday, September 14 - PTA/FAN Club general meeting (TBD)
Friday, September 22 - School Picture Day & Family Game Night
Year-At-A-Glance Calendar: Access all upcoming important dates and holidays for your convenience, alongside many useful Foxy resources about our school happenings at FarragutSchoolCommunity.org
** DATES & EVENTS ARE TENTATIVE **
** SEE FOXY FLYER FOR EXACT DATES**
The Foxy Flyer is compiled by Hala Mohammad.
2023-2024 PTA & Fan Club Leadership
Robert Noriega (farragutptapresident@gmail.com) — PTA President
Celica Ishii (farragutfanclubpresident@gmail.com) – Fan Club President