Laurel CACT Principal's Update
February Events Edition
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This week in review...
This month we are celebrating Black History Month & Heart Health Awareness Month! Below you will find our student and parent events for the month of February and as we celebrate Black History among our students.
In Partnership, Ms. Corcoran, Principal
Upcoming Important Date(s) in February: Black History Month & Heart Health Awareness Month
Thursday, February 2, 2023 - Attendance - Jump the Band Party - Celebrating Students whose Attendance has improved so much that they have Jumped from one attendance band to another
Friday, February 3, 2023 - Attendance Workshop for Parents of Students in Chronic & Basic Absentee Bands
Monday, February 6, 2023 - 100th day of School - Red Carpet Day
Thursday, February 9, 2023 - Positive Behavior Assembly - Kindness Theme & Panther of the Month
Friday, February 10, 2023 - Student Valentines Day Dance (Free) K-8 3:30 - 5:00 PM - Sponsored by PTSA (Contact ppanthers.ptsa@gmail.com to volunteer)
Mon-Fri, February 13 - 17, 2023 - Spirit Week
Friday, February 17, 2023 - Coffee with the Principals - Principal Choi from Fairfax High School joins Ms. Corcoran to share high school vision - 8:15 a.m. Parent Center
Friday, February 17, 2023 - National Kindness Day
Monday, February 20, 2023 - President's Day - No School
Friday, February 24, 2023 - Self Care for Parents Workshop - 8:15 a.m. Parent Center
Monday, February 27, 2023 - Culmination Photos Gr K, 5, & 8. 8th Gr Panoramic Photo.
Student Activities Calendar
Student Led Clubs
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.
This week we will host a parent meeting for all parents of students in Chronic and Basic absentee bands to support our attendance goals. We will also celebrate all students who have jumped a band closer to proficient attendance!
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 on the last day of attendance). 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 Community Engagement and are mandated to wear a mask for 5 days after exposure. Close contacts will also test 3-5 days after exposure or if any symptoms are present.
We are encouraging all students to get vaccinated to prevent the spread of Covid-19. The 4th booster that was recently released supports our immune system in fighting the latest variant. In effort to assist us in tracking the Covid-19 vaccine, please upload your child's vaccine card to dailypass.lausd.net.
PTSA Announces Grad Night for 8th Grade Students & Valentine's Day Dance for K-8
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