Do the R.I.G.H.T. Thing!
Yesterday we had a great assembly brought to us by the PTA: Bullying Prevention Laser School Assembly Program by Jesse from Prismatic Magic. In the assembly, the audience was taught to do the R.I.G.H.T thing. Respect others, practice Integrity, be Generous, show Honesty and be True to oneself. This message is a good one for children of all ages, including we the adults. Our assembly launched an important month for us. October is filled with themes where we should do the R.I.G.H.T. thing. It's still Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15- October 15) where we celebrate and Respect the our Hispanic/Latinx community. Plus, October is Bullying Prevention month. This topic encourages us to act with Integrity and Honesty, It's so important for us all to learn to be better upstanders. It's also Disability Awareness Month. Being Generous in our mindset and being True to Oneself helps us build our empathy and find our own self-worth. May we have a month filled with doing the R.I.G.H.T. thing! (Pictured is an attempt at showing you the laser show)
In other news, here are some general updates and reminders:
- Road Closure Warning SoCalGas will be working on Spad Place October 3- November 7.
- Health Alert from The Los Angeles Department of Public Health. The Hayward Police seized over 700 Fentanyl Pills, and warn they look like candy. "Brightly-colored fentanyl (referred to as rainbow fentanyl) has been identified as a new trend according to the United States (U.S.) Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) [3]. Rainbow fentanyl can be found in many forms, including pills, powder, and blocks that can resemble sidewalk chalk or candy. Any pill (regardless of its color, shape, or size) that does not come from a health care provider or pharmacist can contain fentanyl and can be deadly."
- Absence Reminder. If your child is absent due to a religious holiday, please tell the office this. We can code the absence differently.
In this newsletter:
- Around the School
- Counselor Corner
- Staff Spotlight
- School Meal Information
- Community & Afterschool Opportunities
- Our Calendar
Stay PAWSitive!
Dr. Becky Godbey & Ms. Brenda Selva
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Tuesday, October 4 is Picture Day!
La Ballona
YEARBOOK Photo day is
Tues. Oct 4th
PHOTOS WILL BE DONE IN THE CAFETERIA
- Students should not wear green. They will not have a floating head in the yearbook it will just delay the entire process
- Students should bring forms back with them on photo day.
- Make up Day has not been set up yet.
- Questions email CFP Studio Directly cfpstudio@yahoo.com
- Thank you! CFP Studio- Your schools Photographer 310-821-7500
Halloween Event at La Ballona Oct. 31, 2022
Halloween Parade 9:00
We will be holding our annual costume parade on Monday, October 31st, at 9 a.m. Students will walk a large loop around our playground. Students are invited to wear a costume, but if they choose not to, they will still be able to participate in the parade. Any student not wishing to wear a costume and not wishing to participate in the parade will have the opportunity to listen to a story in the library for a special story time. Parents are allowed on campus (Parent directions below).
Costume guidelines:
Amended: No Costume masks may be worn to and during school. If your child can see out of it, they can wear it during the parade only.
No face make-up
Students must show respect for other students by not choosing costumes that are insensitive and/or offensive to the diverse background represented by La Ballona students and families.
Students must show respect to other students by not touching, defacing or insulting other students' costumes.
No weapons of any kind. (No fake guns, swords, knives, etc.)
No fake blood or other substances allowed.
Students will be allowed to wear wigs, hats and accessories during the parade, but must be removed if causing a distraction during class time.
After the parade, it will be a regular instructional day. Your child may stay in their costume IF the costume is easy to sit and learn in. If the costume impedes school learning, please bring a change of clothes for the school day.
Directions for Parents
Families are welcome to come to watch our parade on campus.
We will section off areas for parents to stand.
All parents may enter through the Back Gate 1.
Need a Chromebook?
October - Disability Awareness Month
October is Disability Awareness Month! La Ballona will be celebrating diversity and differences all month long while raising disability awareness! Please take some time to speak to your students on the importance of this month and we’ll be sharing more opportunities for awareness in the coming weeks.
EVERY PARENT AT LA BALLONA NEEDS TO COMPLETE THIS!- Repeated
A special note from Dr. Godbey- La Ballona receives federal funding each year due to the number of families at our school living at or near the poverty line. We use our funding to provide your children with programs and support such as kindergarten aides in every classroom, free aftercare, free theater, Chromebooks and/or ipads for every single student, classroom supplies, and so on. Our students deserve this and we need your help. PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE complete this application. Please.
FOOD SERVICES
Parents are asking why they should submit an application when all meals are free.
1. By submitting an application it can help your school with much needed funding for the classrooms from the federal government.
2. If their student(s) qualify for Free or Reduced Price Meals, the household may be eligible to receive discounts on their utilities and internet services.
3. Students may receive discount pricing for tests, such as ACT and SAT exams.
4. Increased percentage district-wide helps with additional funds.
Thank you all in advance for communicating this to your families Food Services will be sending out letters to families who applied last year, but have yet to apply this year next week. We need to encourage as many families/guardians as we can to submit applications. This is a requirement. Meal Application Flyer & Link
LA County Library Bookmark Contest 2022
Culver City Julian Dixon Library would like to invite La Ballona students to participate in LA County Library’s 43rd Annual Bookmark Contest, an annual program that encourages a love of books and reading while also promoting creativity, artistic expression, and community engagement. Students will have the chance to see their bookmark designs featured at their local library and throughout Los Angeles County. Participants compete in the following age categories:
• Kindergarten – Grade 2
• Grade 3 – Grade 5
• Grade 6 – Grade 8
• Grade 9 – Grade 12
Completed entry forms can be dropped off at individual library locations, sent in by mail, or submitted digitally via a link on the Library’s website. The deadline for entry is October 29, 2022.
The winning bookmarks from each library will be shared with the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, who will select winners that reside in their District from each category. Winners selected by the Board of Supervisors will be recognized by the Board in the spring of 2023.
The pdf Entry form is below
Join the PTA!
School has now started and so does our PTA membership drive! Joining the PTA is a great way to get involved and show your support for La Ballona students. Membership dues are just $8 per person and all dues-paying members can vote at PTA meetings, which are held the first Thursday of each month. Member dues are used for programs, resources, and activities that benefit our students. Click below on the link to pay your membership today, thank you so much for your support
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La Ballona Elementary School
Culver City, CA 90232
Email: erikaarredondo@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