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Thursday, March 13th @ 3:30 in Library

Governing Council Meeting

1. Parent Conference Dates
2. Election to Work Agreement
3. Minimum Day on March 28th

Tuesday, March 18th @ 8am

Make Up 8th Grade Cap and Gown Photos

Wednesday, March 19th from 5:30pm to 7:30pm

Parent Academy Session 3

Familias Fuertes, Futuros Seguros: Empoderando a los Padres contra las Pandillas y el Abuso de Sustancias/Strong Families, Safe Futures: Empowering Parents Against Gangs & Substance Abuse

Thursday, March 20th @ 8:30am in Library

English Learning Advisory Council (ELAC) Meeting

Thursday, March 20th @ 3:30am in Library

School Site Council (SSC) Meeting

Wednesday, March 26th from 3:15pm-5:15pm

Parent Conferences

Thursday, March 27th from 5:00pm-7:00pm

Parent Conferences

Friday, March 28th

Minimum Day- Dismissal at 12:45pm

Monday, March 31st

No School-Cesar E. Chavez Birthday

I hope you had a wonderful weekend!

Our cell phone policy is off to a strong start. Students who have a waiver on file indicating they do not have a phone will be receiving a card to show at the gate each morning. If your child does bring a phone to school, please remind them that it must remain in their locked pouch throughout the school day. As we fine-tune our process, we are also identifying and addressing any loopholes students may try to find. Your support in reinforcing these expectations at home is greatly appreciated!

Looking ahead, parent conferences will take place on March 27th and 28th. To make the most of these meetings, students should have work prepared in their digital portfolios to share with you. If you have any questions about this process, please feel free to reach out. We will share more information on parent conferences in the near future.

Thank you for your continued support, and have a great week!

Our new cell phone policy has been in effect for a week now, and it's going really well! Students are becoming more engaged with their friends during lunch and breaks and are getting out of the habit of constantly checking their phones. While some students have tried different ways to get around the system, we simply adjust as needed to keep things running smoothly.

To ensure a structured entrance in the mornings:
✅ Students with phones in pouches will enter through the main gate and show their locked pouch.
✅ Students who don’t bring a phone and have turned in a waiver will receive an ID card to show at the main gate.
✅ Students with no pouch, no phone, and no waiver will enter through the main hallway.

Thank you for your continued support in making this transition successful. Your efforts are helping create a more focused and connected learning environment. Let us know if you have any questions!

At SFiAM, we are committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that prioritizes both academic success and social-emotional growth. One way we do this is through Math Monday activities and weekly Rethink Ed lessons in advisory. These lessons cover essential topics such as conflict resolution, empathy, and cultural understanding to help students develop critical life skills.

This week's lesson topics include:
✔ Resolving Conflicts
✔ Listening with Empathy
✔ Understanding Culture

We encourage you to check in with your child about what they are learning in advisory. Engaging in conversations at home about these topics can reinforce the important discussions happening in the classroom.

Thank you for your continued support in creating a meaningful and enriching experience for our students. Please reach out if you have any questions!

Last week, our 8th-grade students took their cap and gown photos! Families can view and order photos online using the link below or print out an order form. For your convenience, paper order forms are also available at SFiAM.

We’re excited to celebrate this special milestone with our students! 🎉

We value your feedback and want to hear from you! 🌟 Please take a few minutes to complete the School Experience Survey by clicking the link below.

📢 Students: Bring in your parent’s certificate of completion, a screenshot, or a printed copy, and you’ll receive a free dress wristband as a thank-you!

Your input makes a difference—thank you for being part of our school community! 💙✨

🌟 Students of the Week 🌟

📚 Damian Arias – Excellent Effort 🏅 (Gonzalez)
🔬 Sophia Barigan – Math Master ➗ (Wade)
🧪 Ximena Castillo – Super Scientist 🧫 (Calderon)
✨ Emely Castillo – Above and Beyond 🚀 (Ms. Yoli)
🎖 Chantal Colunga – Excellent Effort 💡 (Sanchez)
🎯 Ricardo Diaz – Excellent Effort 🌟 (O'Toole)
🎓 Selena Duran – Excellent Effort 🏆 (Mr. Vaca)
📖 Kobi Hilley – Kind Classmate ❤️ (Lopez)
🌟 Ernie Lechuga – Excellent Effort 💪 (Mr. B)
💡 Daphne Lopez – Aspiring Author ✍️ (Tena)
🌟 Kaylee Lozano – Excellent Effort ✨ (Ortega)
👏 Genesis Martinez – Excellent Effort 🎯 (Lugo)
🚀 Diego Martinez – Above and Beyond 🌟 (Ake)
🎉 Ethan Nolasco – Kind Classmate 🤗 (Perea)
🌟 Victor Rivas – Kind Classmate 💛 (Lee)
🌟 Angel Urbina – Kind Classmate 😊 (Sanchez)
💪 Yaiden Zarate – Excellent Effort 🏅 (Molina)

Great job, Jaguars! 🐆👏 Keep up the amazing work! 🎉✨

We invite you to Session 3 of our Parent Academy on Wednesday, March 19th, from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM! This session, "Strong Families, Safe Futures: Empowering Parents Against Gangs & Substance Abuse," will provide valuable insights on keeping our children safe and supported. Please use the form below to confirm your attendance.

🌟 Why You Should Attend:
✅ Gain expert advice on digital safety, substance abuse prevention, juvenile law, and mental health.
✅ Enjoy a free dinner with your family! 🍽️
✅ Kids will have fun activities to keep them entertained.
✅ Connect with other parents in a welcoming and supportive environment.
✅ Get your questions answered by caring professionals.

Let’s work together to build a safer, healthier future for our children! We look forward to seeing you there.

📅 Upcoming Parent Academy Dates:
✔️ April 23rd
✔️ May 21st

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out. See you on March 19th!

Ready for a fun challenge? 🎉 Be the first student to figure out the punchline to this joke and either email Mr. Smither (tes9393@lausd.net) or tell him in person for a chance to win a free dress pass! The first student with the correct answer wins!

🎉 Congrats to last week’s winners, Delilah Enrique and Bailey Escobar, who correctly answered: Cinderella runs away from the ball!

Now, it’s your turn! This week’s riddle:

🔑 What has keys but can’t open locks?

Good luck! I can’t wait to hear your answers! 😃

Check out our new SFIAM hoodies, now available in the student store! We have a limited quantity, so it's first come, first served. Sizes range from Small to X-Large for $20.00, and XX-Large is available for $23.00. Don’t miss out!