Canoga Park Chatsworth

No tricks, just treats! Enjoy this fun Halloween inspired version of the Network of Schools newsletter showcasing all of our schools having some Halloween fun through the many different ways! We wish you and your family a safe, fun Halloween 2024!👻

Unity Day was a brilliant success at Topeka! PSW Michelle Mehrabian prepared activities for all Topeka students during recess. Students wrote positive anti-bullying messages on orange strips which were later linked together to make a chain which was displayed on campus. Many parent volunteers made the occasion merrier by encouraging students to write on the strips, commandeering the bubble machine and helping students with the other activities available to them.

Topeka celebrated the 50th Day of School in style. A red carpet greeted students on all three gates and most of them wore tie dye! PSA Elly Aparicio organized the event and encouraged all students to participate. It was definitely a successful attendance promoting event.

The Topeka Tiger made a surprise guest appearance at the Topeka Tiger Fund Assembly on Friday, October 25 to the delight of students and teachers. The whole school gathered as PTA announced the Tiger Fund raised over $80,000 for our school. Tiger Fund is Topeka Drive PTA’s largest fundraising initiative that funds enrichment programs for all students. Students wore school colors to celebrate the first day of Red Ribbon Spirit Week!

This year’s Fall Festival was a success! Topeka families came together to celebrate by setting up Trick or Treat booths and carnival games for the community. There were also crafts to keep students engaged and to share their Halloween spirit. Parents, children, grandparents, families and friends enjoyed one of Topeka’s largest and most adored events of the year.

During the month of October, Chatsworth Park UPM students voted on the K-Kids Student Council for the current school year. This allows for our students to learn and understand the voting process.

The students running for office are given the opportunity to run their campaign by displaying their posters, handing out flyers/buttons, etc. At the monthly student assembly, each candidate is given the platform to express why they should be elected to Student Council.

All Chatsworth Park students (UTK-5th grade) vote on who they believe would be the best representative for our school.

We would like to congratulate all elected representatives and wish them a successful school year.

Chatsworth Park UPM PTA hosted its annual and biggest fundraising event of the year: Color Walk!

Our CPUPM PTA teamed up with Get Movin’© to promote a healthy lifestyle to our palominos and the community while encouraging a fun and competitive way of fundraising between the classrooms. All while making this a fun event for all.

Each classroom represented a different color of the rainbow that show an array of beautiful color during the final day of this event.

What a Spook-tacular evening our community had at our annual Chatsworth Park UPM Fall Festival!

There was much to do at this exciting event; from pumpkin decorating, face painting, arts & crafts, game booths and our new Spooky Cave. And so many costumes as far as the eye could see.

And to top off this fun event, all guests were treated to our Candy Booths hosted by our amazing Chatsworth Park UPM Palomino families. From Coraline to The Nightmare Before Christmas, Hocus Pocus, Ghostbusters and so much more.

On Wednesday, October 9th, Beckford participated in the nationwide Walk, Bike & Roll to School Day, which promotes physical activity and healthy lifestyles. Parents, students and staff walked around the Beckford Field while they enjoyed music and snacks before school commenced for the day. Families who lived nearby were encouraged to walk to school. For those that lived a little farther away, they parked their cars a few blocks from school and walked to school the rest of the way. The day was also a spirit day where students could wear “workout wear”.

Last Wednesday, October 16th, Beckford celebrated Unity Day as part of National Bullying Prevention Month. Students and staff were encouraged to wear orange as a symbol of solidarity against bullying and to promote kindness, acceptance, and inclusion in schools and communities.

Beckford loves their spirit days! Last Friday, October 18th was Harry Potter Day. Beckford students and staff brought Hogwarts-inspired fun to school dressed up as some of their favorite characters from the books. Some classrooms had activities centered around the Harry Potter theme. There was a special appearance made by Headmaster Albus Dumbledore. It was truly a magical day at Beckford!

Last Friday, October 25th marked Beckford’s 12th annual Halloween Bash from 4pm-7pm. Students, staff, parents and the Beckford community came dressed in their costumes for a fun night of safe and friendly trick or treating. From pumpkin carving contests, arts and crafts and the DJ playing some spook-tacular tunes, it was a truly memorable evening! Each grade level had creative Halloween themed booths where parent volunteers passed out candy. One of the main attractions for the evening was the Haunted House that centered around a “Stranger Things” and “Beetlejuice” theme where you could walk through dark and creepy mazes if you dared!

Why wait til the 100th Day of school to celebrate? Canoga Park Elementary started the festivities with celebrating the 50th Day of School with some fun half celebrations as they get ready for the 100th Day of School in a few more weeks!

Canoga Park Elementary students had a blast celebrating some Halloween fun!

Administrators, staff and parent volunteers all worked hard to prepare students as they practiced for The Great Shakeout on Oct. 17. Safety is the priority for in keeping all students safe!

This month's Coffee with the principal with Ms. Marquez and the parents was another success because they had an opportunity to talk to her about their concerns, ask questions and get important information. Principal Marquez shared about the importance of how they can be safe in a disaster like an earthquake or any other emergency as we participated in the Great Shakeout with the students on Oct. 17.

At Germain, we love our library, and we love to read! Thank you to our librarian, Mrs. Sonali, for all her dedication and hard work ensuring our students have the books they want to read available, and encouraging them to read. These are pictures showcasing our 5th grade students. Our 5th graders love reading to our UTK students!

Students in many science classes were scheduled for lab and mobile museum visits for the Natural History Museum's 2 week residency here at CPMS. They were discovering what lived here hundreds of thousands of years ago. Thank you Natural History Museum for this awesome opportunity for the students of CPMS.

29 students were able to go to the BTB Outdoor Ed's Pt. Fermin overnight camp experience. They left Friday afternoon and returned on Sunday afternoon. Students learned about sea animals in the rescue center, hiked about, and were sailed in the San Pedro harbor on a Tall ship. Thanks to Mr. Leutzinger and Ms. Smiley for being amazing chaperones for our students so they could have this unique experience.

An annual tradition at Chatsworth Charter High School for seniors to partake in a Senior Sunrise to get ready for their last year of high school!

Parent Tours for incoming 9th grade students for the 2025-2026 school year for Chatsworth Charter High School & G+Steam Magnet. The presentations and tours are led by our current students so the parents and their 8th grade students can get the information from our student’s point of view. Anna Tavitian, Magnet Coordinator, and Amy Almany Magnet Counselor are there to answer any questions regarding any class schedules and summer bridge programs. . Michelle Roberto (Parent Resource Assistant), and Sheri Osborne(Parent Center Director) welcome the parents involvement in a variety of areas during their students high school experience. Please register for a tour on our website: chatsworthhs.org

Current 5th grade families are invited to our 4th annual Middle School Fair presented by the Network of Schools office. This year, Hale, Portola and PRCS will be joining along with Lawrence, Nobel and Canoga Park MS to showcase the amazing middle school programs offered at their schools. Food, fun, prizes, raffles and lots of great information will be shared so don't miss out!

Remember CHOICES application window is open now until November 15 so come to this Fair to make the best decision for your 5th grader! For more information or details on the Fair, please contact Alice Lee at alice.lee@lausd.net or call 747-224-4851.

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