Larsen Roadrunner Newsletter
September News
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Principal's Message
Larsen Families,
Welcome to the 23-24 School Year! Thank you for your help as we started off another great year at LARSEN! Our goals are to make every child feel safe, welcomed, connected and a part of our Larsen family.
Please take a few moments to read important information below where you will find bell schedules and upcoming dates. Make sure to check out some of the great pics from the first weeks of school!
If you have any questions or need any support at school or home, please stop by, call us at 805-986-9740 or email us.
Welcome/Bienvenidos...
Ready to explore the playground...
SRO Alaniz pays us visit...
Reading with my teacher...
Enjoying Books with friends...
Carpet time with Ms. Sanchez...
SRO Alaniz made a new friend...
Love the reading center...
We welcome you...
Ecxited about writing...
Enjoying a read aloud...
Listening to my teacher...
Learning to walk in a line...
Enjoying carpet time...
SRO Alaniz and team visit our classrooms
GOALS OF THE DUAL LANGUAGE IMMERSION PROGRAM
Dual language immersion is a research-proven instructional approach that prepares students to think, read, and write in two languages, resulting in students becoming bilingual, biliterate, and bicultural.
Dual Language Immersion programs are additive, meaning that a child does not lose their native language but instead strengthens their native language and adds a second language.
Bilingualism and biliteracy prepare students to think more broadly and critically, results in higher language arts and math achievement and increases career pathways opportunities in adulthood.
Ansgar Larsen’s Dual Language Program follows a 90/10 model. This model begins in Kindergarten with 90% of the academic instruction delivered in Spanish and 10% of the academic instruction delivered in English. This ratio is adjusted as students matriculate from grade to grade. For example: Kindergarten = 90% Spanish, 10% English. First grade = 80% Spanish, 20% English. Second Grade = 70% Spanish, 30% English. Third Grade = 60% Spanish, 40% English. Fourth Grade = 50% Spanish, 50% English. Fifth Grade = 50% Spanish, 50% English
The 90/10 model requires a closely aligned curricular program where instruction in key content areas such as language arts and math so that the skills are not retaught in both languages but are built upon in each language.
Uniforms are required!
We wear uniforms at Larsen. Colors are Navy or Kahki bottoms, white, navy, red tops. Students can wear a variety of styles to fit their style. See guidelines for specifics.
Attendance Matters
Please make sure your child is present and on time every day. School Starts at 8:07 AM. Please be here before the bell.
If your child is absent, please call our office at 805-986-8740 to report your absence. Bring any doctor's notes or necessary documentation to excuse any absences to the school office.
Wednesday Early Dismissal
Reminder that EVERY Wednesday is an early release day!
TK - Kinder Dismiss at 12:07 pm.
Grades 1 - 3 Dismiss at 12:07 pm.
Grades 4-5 Dismiss at 12:27 pm.
Parent Square Communication
Parent Square supports communication with staff , students in the class, school, district level and integrates with our information system.
Existing Users: Parent Square can be accessed https://www.parentsquare.com/signin by using the 'Sign-in with Google' button.
New Users: Parent Square can be accessed at https://www.parentsquare.com/signin by using the 'Sign-up/Register.
Healthy Breakfast & Lunch
All students eat for free. Breakfast is served in the cafeteria for Students in Tk/K & 1st at 7:30-7:50 AM. Grades 2-5 eat breakfast in their classrooms at 8:07.
Lunch is served daily in the cafeteria. Friendly reminder ony students are allowed in the cafeteria.
Safety First
Safety is our number one priority at Larsen. We ask that during morning and afternoon Drop Off and Pick up, you do not park in the roundabout in front or back of the school. The Parking lots are for district staff and individuals who need accessible parking only except for a few labeled visitors parking spots. We recommend you park in the street and walk up to pick up your child.
If you use the roundabout, you must drive through and if your child is not visible, you must drive out of the roundabout and reenter at the street. Their is NO PARKING on the roundablout.
The roundabout is a single lane drive their is NO passing on the left. Students are boarding and exiting vehicles.
Remember to use crosswalks and sidewalks when walking to campus. Please be respectful to staff as we work together to enforce safety for all. Thank you in advance for making our school safety a priority!
Office Hours
Our office staff welcomes you daily 7:45-4:00 PM
Roadrunners Open Campus Monday September 11, 2023
Join us at the beginning of every month at 8:07 AM behind the cafeteria. We will share a mindful moment and feature the charcter trait of the month.
At Larsen we inspire everyone to demonstrate good character through the six pillars of good character. Each of the Six Pillars of Character help instill a positive school climate and a culture of kindness, making school a safe environment to learn. We will feature a pillar every month. This month our trait is: Responsibility:
- Do what you are supposed to do. Try your best.
- Persevere. Keep on trying.
- Be self-disciplined.
- Think before you act. Consider the consequences.
- Be accountable for your words, actions, and attitudes.
Picture Day 9/11/23
We will have picture day Monday, September 11,2023. Students don't have to wear their uniform that day. Clothing should follow our District Dress Code. No need to prepay or submit forms. All students will have their picture taken. Approximately 2-3 weeks after Picture Day you will receive an email link to view and order your portrait online with a secure personal access code. All orders are placed online and will be shipped directly home.
Hispanic Heritage Month
National Hispanic Heritage Month is annually celebrated from September 15 to October 15 in the United States for recognizing the contributions and influence of Hispanic Americans to the history, culture, and achievements for the United States.
Lets Share our Heritage, Students and Staff are invited to wear their hispanic heritage clothing of their choice on Friday, September 15, 2023, UNIFORM FREE DAY.
Back to School Night 9/19/23
Join us for Back to School Night September 19
5:00-5:30 Community Fair
5:30-5:45 Inroductions
5:45-6:00 PTA Meeting
6:00-6:30 Classroom visitations
6:30-7:00 Classroom visitations
Counseling Services
We have our counselor Ms. Sosa and Ms. Ambriz our Social Emotional Service Specialist to support our students.
Please visit our HESD Counseling Corner Website for information on counseling services available to students and parents.
Important Dates
09/04: - Labor Day Holiday - No school
09/11: - Picture Day
09/11: - Open Campus
09/15: - Uniform Free Day Wear your Hispanic attire
09/19: - Back to School Night
10/09: - Staff Development - No school
11/09: - Trimester 1 Progress Notices
11/10: - Veterans Day - No school
HESD RESOURCES:
Click the link below for information from the Hueneme Elementary School District.
CONTACT US: WE'RE HERE TO SUPPORT YOU!
Evelyn Jimenez
Principal
805-986-8740 xt 2499
Lucila Gomez Perez
Assistant Principal
805-986-8740 xt 2488
Alexandria Sosa
School Counselor
805-986-8740 xt 2463
Maricela Ambriz, LMFT
Social Emotional Services Specialist (SESS), SELPA
805-986-8740 xt 2420