Dragons' Diary Week of Jan 15
School Closed Monday, January 15th- MLK Jr. Birthday
Monday Jan. 15th Observance Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Birthday -School Closed
ELAC Meeting January 17th at 9am in the Cafeteria
Lin Howe's English Language Advisory Committee meeting will take place on January 17th at 9am. Coffee and light refreshments will be served.
Family Math Night at Lin Howe- Mathnasium Night at Lin Howe- January 24th
Bring the whole family to learn math games. 5:30-7:00pm.
We are in need of some volunteers for 30 minute shifts. Please email me know if you can volunteer some time.
Math Olympiad Information for 4th and 5th Grade
Hello 4th & 5th Graders!
Do you like math? Are you eager to solve complex word problems? You should consider joining Lin Howe's Math Olympiads team! Practices will be twice a week during the school day. The big math competition will be held Saturday, April 13th, 2024. Mrs. Jones will visit all 4th and 5th grade classes next week to tell you more about it! If you have any questions, please email sarajones@ccusd.org
American Heart Association Kids Heart Challenge Coming In February
Lin Howe's School Site Council Approved our Updated Safety Plan
From an article about Campus Safety:
Recommended Protocols for Parents in an Emergency Situation
- Do Not Call or Text Your Student – We understand the desire to call or text your child in an emergency, however, it may be putting them at risk. Students are taught to hide and remain silent when in lockdown. A phone ringing, a text chiming, or even the sound of a vibration could call attention to a child who is trying to stay out of the sight of an intruder.
- Do Not Rush to the School – In an emergency, the school’s only priority is to keep everyone safe. The teachers, staff, and first responders will be hard at work trying to protect everyone. Families rushing to the building can lead to first responders not being able to get through to the school. Suddenly the police and fire find themselves having to deal with crowd control instead of putting their efforts elsewhere.
- Do Not Call the School – The school administration will provide information as quickly as possible. Each parent should be aware of and have signed up for whichever method each district uses for mass communication. Keep in mind that cell phones often quit working in emergencies because of a usage overload on the networks. It is best to wait for communication from the school.
- Have Updated Emergency Contact Information – Parents must ensure that the school has a working phone number for each student’s emergency contact. If the number changes, the school must be informed.
- Be Aware of Reunification Processes – Generally, schools already have designated emergency evacuation locations. These are often other schools or churches nearby. Families picking up their children will be required to have an appropriate ID. This is another reason updated emergency contact information is so important.
- Communicate On All Fronts – Parents should talk to their children about emergencies. Have a family plan for how you will communicate and what the protocol for reunification will be. Children should talk to their parents about things they hear and see at school, but the parents and caregivers must set the tone by creating an environment where this can happen. Always report concerns, even if it’s simply leaving an anonymous note for a teacher or administrator.
School safety is a community-wide effort. The protocols put in place play a critical role in ensuring the well-being and security of students, teachers, and staff. In an ever-changing and unpredictable world, schools must educate parents on their unique roles in school safety. Following them can help save lives and prevent chaos.
Working together, both the school and the families can help create an environment where learning can thrive without compromising security.
Screenland 5K Sunday, March 10th
Screenland 5K Sunday, March 10th
Sign up by January 31st to get 30% off with code STUDENT
Anyone interested in organizing a Lin Howe team for the 5K please reach out to Anna Dembs
Great Kindness Challenge COMING Jan 22-26
Save the Date TK/Kindergarten Information Night for 2024-2025
***MR. CHABOLA'S HATS***
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 was:
SCHOOL HOLIDAYS AND ADJUSTED SCHEDULES
SCHOOL HOLIDAYS AND ADJUSTED SCHEDULES
2023-2024
EARLY DISMISSALS: Every Wednesday and March 22, May 2-3 June 14, 2024
EVERY WEDNESDAY IS 1:45pm EARLY DISMISSAL
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