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Dear La Ballona Families,

As the school year comes to a close, a variety of emotions and jitters often surface. Students may feel a surge of excitement about upcoming family trips, experience a sense of relief with the end of schoolwork, or grapple with sadness and uncertainty about whether they will see their friends over the summer. Some may even feel anxious about what the next school year holds. To help ease these emotions, teachers have planned various activities. This is a wonderful opportunity to express gratitude to your child’s teacher and staff for their hard work, support, and dedication throughout the year.

As our 5th graders prepare to transition from La Ballona to Middle School, they have been diligently working towards their promotion. We are thrilled to invite our 5th grade families to join us on Thursday, June 12th at 9:30 am as we celebrate and honor your child's journey at La Ballona! Congratulations, Class of 2025!

Moreover, it is remarkable to witness the growth of our Kindergarten students this school year as they prepare to move up to first grade. What an exciting milestone! We invite you to join our wonderful Kindergarten Teachers on Friday, June 13th at 9 am as they celebrate the achievements your child has made this year.

We wish all our students, families, and staff a restful and rejuvenating break before the next school year. Thank you for your unwavering support throughout the year. For those families who are departing, we appreciate your significant contributions to the La Ballona Community. To our returning families, we look forward to seeing you in the 2025/2026 school year!

With Lion's Pride,

Dr. Becky Godbey, Principal

Ms. Brenda Selva, Assistant Principal

Our school website https://laballona.ccusd.org/
Our PTA website https://laballonapta.org/
Our facebook: https://www.facebook.com/laballonaelementary
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/laballonaelementaryschool/

On Thursday, the La Ballona staff took a moment to recognize our outstanding and dedicated parent volunteers. Your unwavering commitment, countless hours of coordination, and meticulous attention to detail are truly valued. Thank you for everything you accomplished this school year in support of our La Ballona Community.

All library books are due back ASAP. Please check with your student regarding their library account. Students have all been informed if they are missing any books. To ensure our library remains a valuable resource for all students, any lost or damaged books must be replaced. Please see below for replacement instructions and email laramehl@ccusd.org if you have any questions about your child's library account.

Thank you, La Ballona's ELAC families, for your support and active participation this school year! We look forward to continuing an increase participation of English Language Learner parents, build the awareness on the importance of ELAC, and the resources available to families to support the school's efforts in reclassifying students next year! Lastly, we are excited to report we had 18 students reclassified this school year! That's the most in the past three years.

We encourage our ELAC families to complete the needs assessment, if you have not done so. Your input is very important! Click here for the link. Ms. Selva and Counselor Ulloa-Serrano will be available starting Monday, to assist ELAC families in completing the needs assessment. The data collected, will help Admin and Staff, better support our ELAC community.

The Pie in the Face event was a tremendous success! A big thank you to this year's Student Council for making it such an enjoyable experience. We deeply appreciate Mr. Dumas and Ms. Nasser for their unwavering support, commitment, and mentorship of the Student Council this year. A heartfelt thanks also goes out to the parents for supporting their children and encouraging them to participate in this enriching experience! It has been truly rewarding to witness the development of their leadership skills throughout the school year!

Are you missing your child's hat, water bottle, sweater, jacket, lunch box? This is the final week to stop by before or after school to locate lost clothes and/or items. Look no further! Stop by before or afterschool to locate any missing items.

Any unclaimed items, will be offered for FREE and then DONATED at the end of the school year!

Hello La Ballona Lions Families!

As we head into summer, our June edition of the Counselor’s Corner is packed with helpful tips and resources to support students and families during the break. This month, we’re focusing on “Slowing Down with Tech” by setting healthy digital boundaries and encouraging positive screen time habits. You’ll also find a wealth of Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) resources, including virtual libraries, mindfulness activities, and family-friendly websites to keep kids engaged and emotionally supported over the summer.

Check out everything from digital wellness tips to interactive SEL presentations and valuable tools for both students and parents. Wishing you all a joyful, safe, and balanced summer!

Warmly,
Diana Ulloa-Serrano, M.S., PPS
K–12 Professional School Counselor

The 5th Grade Committee has been planning a lot of fun events to celebrate our soon to be, middle schoolers, a bon voyage! 5th grade families, please save the date for these activities! More information to come!

You can make this position yours and give as much or as little time as you have available. Please reach out to meganmcrawley@gmail.com with any questions.

🎉 Discover the Magic & Be a part of CCEF Supported Programs at LA BALLONA! Did you know that many of the enriching programs at LA BALLONA are made possible through the support of the Culver City Education Foundation (CCEF)! Here's a glimpse into the vibrant experiences our students enjoy:

🎭 Arts & Expression:

• Front & Center Theatre Collaborative brings professional theater artists into classrooms, enhancing literacy and creativity.

• Recorders are provided to every 3rd grader to introduce students to instrumental music, and their musical journey continues with in-classroom ukulele music education in 4th and 5th grade (new this year thanks to Prop 28 and CCEF!)

🔬 STEM & Innovation:

• Our Art & Innovation Lab provides hands-on experiences in science and engineering, fostering problem-solving skills for every grade.

• GrowingGreat STEM workshops combine gardening with nutrition education for every 2nd grader.

• Mathletes participate in an annual Math Olympiad Tournament to tackle high-level problem solving in a competitive yet fun environment.

• Subsidizing the 5th Grade Pali Camp Trip helped to ensure that all students have access to this unforgettable outdoor STEM education experience, through teamwork & building self confidence regardless of financial circumstance.

📚 Academic Support & Wellness:

• Backpacks for Kids ensures students have nutritious food over the weekends, combating food insecurity.

• The District-wide Spelling Bee strengthens students’ vocabulary, reading comprehension, and memory skills while building confidence and focus.

These programs thrive because of the collaborative efforts between CCEF, CCUSD, and dedicated parent ambassadors. By becoming a CCEF School Site Ambassador, you can play a pivotal role in sustaining and expanding these opportunities for our students.

Join us in making a difference! Learn more at https://ccef4schools.org/about-us/our-supporters-2/ambassadors/ or email ccef@ccusd.org to get involved. Together, we can continue to enrich the educational journey of every student at our school & CCUSD! 🌟

Join the La Ballona Lions to cheer on the World Series champion Dodgers as they face the Washington Nationals! The game starts at 1:10 p.m. on Sunday, June 22. We've reserved an entire section just for our community, so don't miss out!

La Ballona has purchased 194 tickets in section 38RS, in the upper deck along the first base line. Tickets will be assigned on a first-come, first-serve basis. You will not be able to choose your seats when purchasing.

Purchase tickets here!

Celebrate your CCUSD graduate with a gift that gives back! Whether your student is graduating from 12th grade or culminating from kindergarten, fifth, or eighth grade, a $20.25 (or more) donation to the CCEF Milestone Gift Campaign honors their journey and helps future students thrive.

All participating students will be recognized on the CCEF website and in the CCEF newsletter. Make your milestone gift today! bit.ly/2025milestonegift

Monday, June 9

• Student Council Spirit Week Begins!~ Dress as your favorite Historical Character!
• 5th Grade Yearbook Signing activity

Tuesday, June 10

• Student Council Spirit Week ~Dress as your teacher!
• 5th Grade Picnic & Pool Party
• Lockdown Drill

Wednesday, June 11

• Student Council Spirit Week~ Wear your favorite La Ballona gear!
• No Choir
• CCHS Senior Walk on LB Campus
• 2nd Grade Walking Field Trip to Tellefson Park
• Early Dismissal, 1:45pm
• Staff End of the Year Party, Office closes at 2:30pm

Thursday, June 12

• Student Council Spirit Week~ Twin Day!
• 5th Grade Promotion, 9:00am

Friday, June 13

• Student Council Spirit Week~ Jersey Day!
• Kindergarten Celebration, 9:30am
• Early Dismissal, 1:45pm
• Last Day of School!
• Office closes at 2:30pm

June 23- All summer schools begin

July 11- GenEd Summer Schools end

July 18- SpEd Summer School ends

Please check your child's backpack for the following reminders for the last week of school.

Tuesday- All Day Picnic at Veteran's Park for 5th Grade

Thursday- 5th Grade Promotion at 9:30

Friday- Kindergarten Celebration at 9:00

Friday- Last Day of School ~ School is Dismissed at 1:45pm

Dismissal Schedule:

Monday- Regular Dismissal at 3:15

Tuesday- Regular Dismissal at 3:15

Wednesday- Early Dismissal at 1:45

Thursday- Regular Dismissal at 3:15

Friday- Early Dismissal at 1:45

Culver City, CA 90232

Email: rosyreyes@ccusd.org
Website: www.laballona.ccusd.org
Location: La Ballona Elementary School, Washington Boulevard, Culver City, CA, USA
Phone: 3108424334
Facebook: facebook.com/laballonaelementary
Twitter: @LaBallona