Laurel CACT Principal's Update
Week of January 23 - January 27
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This week in review...
This week I would like to wish a Happy Lunar New Year to our school community. We are wishing you a year of prosperity and happiness and we enter the Year of the Rabbit.
Our K-2 students experienced their first Theater Experience through Theater West's Little Red Riding Hood. (photos below). We are excited to continue to build in experiences which connect our students learning to the world of performing and cinematic arts. This semester we will have music on Mondays, Art (K-2)/Dance (3-5) on Wednesdays and Theatre on Fridays. Students will also continue to work with their teachers on project-based experiences. We are grateful to our partners at Theater West and Inner City Arts for providing our students robust opportunities to engage in arts instruction. We are also grateful for our Music Teacher, Ms. Yoshida!
In Middle School, Mr. Reyes started his silent film unit in 6th grade where students were visited virtually by a silent film artists and his pianist. The students are learning first hand the art of silent film through a variety of screenings.
Over the course of the semester we will share additional opportunities your children have to engage with cinematic arts & creative technologies.
In Partnership, Ms. Corcoran, Principal
Upcoming Important Date(s) Week of January 23 & Beyond:
Tuesday, January 24 - Professional Development Day - Dismissal 1:37 p.m. Tutoring Center Open from 1:45 - 3:30 p.m.
Thursday, January 26 - Lockdown Drill for students and staff Tutoring Center Open from 3:15 - 4:30 p.m.
Friday, January 27 - 8:15 - 9:00 a.m. Coffee and Tea with Parent Volunteers - Spring Volunteer Orientation Spring Parent Volunteer Orientation & Event Sign Up
Monday, January 30 - ELAC 4:30 p.m. School Site Council - 5:15 p.m.
Tuesday, January 31 - 8th grade parent meeting 8:30 a.m. or 3:15 p.m. - Multi Purpose Room
Student Led Clubs
Parent Volunteer Orientation - This Friday January 27 8:15 a.m. Parent Center
Bring your TB Test, if not yet submitted.
Thank you to parents from last week's Coffee with the Principal - Your input is invaluable!
School-wide Daily Attendance Goals
Proficient attendance mean attending school regularly each year (no more than 1 absence every 25 days of instruction - excused or unexcused.) Help us reach our attendance goals this year by attending school on time and regularly.
For illness absences to be excused be sure to include a written note upon return from absences due to illness.
Remember to strive for proficient attendance this school year!
What should I do if my child tests positive for Covid-19?
Please call Ms. Yvett in the office to let us know your child tested positive and give the office a list of any close contacts (students who your child was around for more than 15-minutes, up to 6 feet away). Your child will quarantine for 5 days and on the 5th day will take another Covid-19 test. If positive, stay in quarantine until a negative test or 10th day, whichever comes first.
All close contacts will be notified via email from LA Unified and should wear a mask for 5 days after exposure. Close contacts test 3-5 days after exposure or if any symptoms are present.
PTSA Announces Grad Night for 8th Grade Students - 8th grade parent meeting Tuesday 1/31
Need a tutor in your home? Log into Paper through Schoology to access a live tutor through chat or voice memo
Tutoring Center Open This Week in Library
Register here to sign up for after school tutoring: https://forms.gle/LvQjRr2JXNRSj3Qz7 (Or scan QR Code)'
Students will be using PAPER, an on demand tutoring app, for homework help support.
Parent Engagement Opportunities
Volunteer with us!
Register to volunteer on a Laurel CACT Volunteer Project here.
Make sure to have your TB test when applying to become an LA Unified Volunteer.
On Friday, January 27 at 8:15 a.m. we will host a volunteer sign up fair for parents to learn more about our projects. JOIN US IN THE PARENT CENTER!
Huge thank you to our parents who are registering as parent volunteers! Please be sure to upload TB test information into the volunteer portal no later than 2-3 weeks after you have applied to be a volunteer. We must approve/deny volunteers within 30-days of their application submission. Below you will find the link to register as a volunteer with LA Unified.
Student & Family Resources
Laurel Cinematic Arts & Creative Technologies Magnet School
Email: lmc0129@lausd.net
Website: laurelk8.com
Phone: 323.654.1930