La Costa Meadows Elementary School
Weekly Dolphin Blast
Week of October 15, 2023
Parent Teacher Conferences were a success! Thank you for taking the time to meet with teachers and staff for the success of your child! We thrive to continue to build school-family relationships. There are some fun and exciting activities coming up. Please reference the information below.
Oct. 16-20th: National Red Ribbon Week
The theme for this years Red Ribbon Week is, "Be Kind To Your Mind, Live Drug Free." Our Student Council has been busy planning the first spirit week of the year to align with Red Ribbon Week. All students are encouraged to dress up for each day's Red Ribbon Week aligned theme.
Oct. 16 MONDAY: “Put a Cap on Drugs” Hat Day
Oct. 17 TUESDAY: “Books Grow Your Mind” Favorite Book Character Day
Oct. 18 WEDNESDAY: “Drugs are Crazy” Crazy Hair Day
Oct. 19 THURSDAY: “Follow Your Dreams–Don’t Do Drugs” Dream Job Day
Oct. 20 FRIDAY: “Say BOO to Drugs!!” Wear Orange and Black
**Please note that students will be able to dress up in their Halloween costumes on 10/31.
Pick-up & Drop-Off Reminder
Just a reminder, please do not walk through the gates with your child during drop-off or pick-up. Please drop students off at the front office or front gate. SMUSD schools are a closed campus. If you need to enter campus, please sign in the front office to receive your visitor pass.
OCT 15: Carnival Tickets 20% Off
Halloween Carnival wristbands and tickets will be 20% off through October 15th AND delivered to your child's classroom the week of Carnival! After that date they will be full price and available for pickup at the Ticket Booth during Carnival. Purchase today! https://www.lacostameadowspto.org/halloween-carnival
OCT 14 & 15: Haunted Trail Setup
We have a big weekend coming up to set up our epic Haunted Trail and we need your help! Can you spare a few hours? A truck? Grab a friend (or come meet LCM parents) and get involved in the school spirit!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0A4DA4AB28A4FA7-haunted1#/
October 16: PTO Meeting
October 19: School Site Council Meeting
Sheriff’s Office Tips: Talk to your students about situational awareness
With the new school year under way and many students walking or biking to school, and with Halloween around the corner, we wanted to remind you of the importance of situational awareness with some tips from our partners at the Sheriff's Office:
Always be alert to your surroundings and the people around you.
Do not be distracted by smartphones or electronic devices.
Go with a group; avoid walking or biking alone.
Don’t respond to conversation from strangers on the street; keep walking.
Keep these tips in mind in October, and all year long! Let’s stay safe, San Marcos!
City of Carlsbad: 🎃 Halloween Safety Tips 🚸
Halloween is almost here and it’s starting to get dark earlier, so let’s look out for one another on our streets. Follow these tips from the City of Carlsbad to stay safe.
Walk safely
- Walk on sidewalks and cross at corners or lights. Do not cross mid-block.
- Stay in well-lit areas.
Drive safely
- Look out for more pedestrians than usual, including small children who might be more difficult to see.
- Slow down and give yourself extra time to get where you need to go.
- Enter and exit driveways slowly and carefully.
Plan ahead
- Help students choose costumes and shoes that do not restrict movement and can easily be seen in the dark.
- Use reflective fabric or tape, or bring along glow sticks or flashlights to improve visibility.
- Use safe, non-toxic makeup instead of masks that may restrict vision.
- Arrange for students to stay with an adult and in groups and avoid trick-or-treating alone.
Nov. 4 & Dec. 9 Upcoming bike and e-bike safety classes
The Carlsbad Police Department will host bike safety classes on Nov. 4 and Dec. 9 in English and Spanish. Advanced registration is required. Sign up online.
Bike & E-bike Safety Class
- Date:11/04/2023 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM OR 2:15-3:15 PM
- Location:Stagecoach Community Center & Park
3420 Camino de los Coches
Carlsbad, California 92009
Bike and E-bike Safety Class
- Date:12/09/2023 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
- Location:Georgina Cole Library
1250 Carlsbad Village Drive
Carlsbad, California 92008
For more tips and upcoming safety training dates, visit carlsbadca.gov/saferstreets.
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Contact Us
Assistant Principal: Traci Barnhill
Email: lisann.selph@smusd.org
Website: https://lacostameadowselementary.smusd.org/
Location: 6889 El Fuerte Street, Carlsbad, CA, USA
Phone: (760) 290-2121
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LCMdolphinsSMUSD