Ellerth E. Larson Elementary

Hi Larson Families,

We would like to invite you to lunch with a loved one. Each child can have two loved ones here on campus to eat lunch with on Friday, October 25th during the student's normally scheduled lunch. Please bring a blanket or folding chairs as well as a lunch. Please plan on entering the school through the front.

Morning TK & Morning Kinder: 10:10 AM - 10:30 AM

Afternoon TK and Afternoon Kinder: 10:50 AM - 11:10 AM

3rd & 6th Grades: 11:10 AM - 11:30 AM

1st & 2nd Grades: 11:35 AM - 11:55 AM

3rd & 4th Grades: 12:00 PM - 12:20 PM

This is a reminder slip that our school ends at the following times:

• Regular Day Schedule

• PM TK/Kinder: 2:00

• 1st-6th grade: 2:06

• Minimum Day Schedule

• AM/PM TK/Kinder: 11:50

• 1st-6th grade: 12:00

Please be sure to pick your child up on time. Beginning on October 14th, all students will be brought into the building for pick-up by 2:20. Parents will be asked to park and come into the office to sign out their child. Again, this is a reminder that it is important that all students are picked up promptly at their dismissal time.

This month's focus is honor. The Great 28 we are focusing on is...

#20 - If someone bumps into you, even if it is not your fault, say, "Excuse me."

#5 - If you win, be humble. If you lose, practice good sportsmanship.

#27 - Always be honest.

We are excited to announce that your child’s/children’s school is having a spelling bee for students grades 4th through 6th. The Spelling Bee is a wonderful opportunity for students to showcase their spelling skills and compete in a friendly and encouraging environment. Participants will be tested on their ability to spell a variety of words; the event will include several rounds. The competition aims to foster a love of language and promote academic excellence. The site spelling bees will take place between October 14th and October 23rd. The winner of each school site will go on to the district wide spelling bee (Stockton 11/7 and Lodi 11/8). We encourage you to click on the link below for rules and practice lists.

Spelling Bee Rules (sjcoe.org)

Please come join us to brainstorm ideas of how Larson can roll out preventive strategies to be more culturally sensitive. In this hour-long session, Larson is seeking your input of what we can do to prevent students from making culturally insensitive remarks. This session will be held on Google Meets at 6:00 PM on October 22nd.

To join the video meeting, click this link: https://meet.google.com/hgc-hezm-hup

Otherwise, to join by phone, dial +1 443-424-5709 and enter this PIN: 261 161 920#

To view more phone numbers, click this link: https://tel.meet/hgc-hezm-hup?hs=5

September is #SuicidePreventionMonth. Help us support suicide prevention by learning the warning signs and risk factors for suicide. If you, or someone you know needs support, call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org. Additional resources can be found on our website.

bit.ly/LodiUSDMentalHealthResources

Click on the link below for the suicide warning signs for adults (English):

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wHq6hdQHBBvTArfUZpELI_p1BvmuesIY/view?usp=sharing

Click on the link below for the suicide warning signs for youth (English):

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TlwFFWkKb234evBJJf904Mry6X4nhWJv/view?usp=sharing

Spanish:

Septiembre es el #MesdelaPrevencióndelSuicidio. Ayúdenos a apoyar la prevención del suicidio conociendo las señales de advertencia y los factores de riesgo del suicidio. Si usted o alguien que conoce necesita ayuda, llame o envíe un mensaje de texto al 988 o chatee con 988lifeline.org. Puede encontrar recursos adicionales en nuestro sitio: bit.ly/LodiUSDMentalHealthResources

Click on the link below for the suicide warning signs for adults (Spanish):

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QSsvDGwHzEA9gF28E5Mzu8Wq9XKuLv3N/view?usp=sharing

Click on the link below for the suicide warning signs for youth (Spanish):

https://drive.google.com/file/d/14wpbB7EdSuERqFP76_bcQXPKevO0ruYw/view?usp=sharing

The Larson PTO encourages parent involvement to assist in organizing fundraising activities to support the educational programs of our school. Please follow our PTO page on Facebook or Instagram. Please search “Ellerth E. Larson Elementary PTO” and you will find updated information regarding PTO or school related events.

• Next PTO Meeting is November 14th @ 6:00 PM

A free opportunity to learn English through Jump Into English classes is here for you. Click on the flier for more information.

Villa Monterey Family Resource Center is a community partnership working with families to overcome generational poverty. Some of the helpful resources are the following:

1. VITA - Volunteer Income Tax Assistance
2. Cal Fresh Employment and Training Program
3. PG&E Grant Assistance
4. Senior Assistance
5. Mobile Farmer's Market
6. Job Academy
7. Open Computer Lab

Please see the attached flyer below for additional details.

Please click below for a great local resource for our community. The following are some of the resources: Clothes, Education/Training & Employment, Families and Children, Financial Counseling, Food Banks, Health, Housing, Immediate Needs, Legal, Literacy Education, Mental Health, Re-Entry and Transition, Recreation, Seniors, Substance Abuse, Transportation, Veterans Services, Youth, and Public Safety and Violence Prevention.

https://www.communityconnectionssjc.org/category/

Please check out the up and coming events:

• 2nd quarter begins on Oct. 14th
  
• Oct. 18th - Larson's Spelling Bee for 4th - 6th grades
• Oct. 22nd - Cultural Sensitivity Brainstorming Session @ 6:00 PM
• Oct. 23rd - Bridge's Fall Fest
• Oct. 25th - Lunch on the Lawn during Lunches

Below is a link to a PDF that does a great job of explaining our house system and what the core of our school believes in engaging our students in a high quality education.

"The goal of the Larson House System and The Great 28 is to encourage a supportive and engaging environment for our students. Studies show that schools with house systems have happier, more engaged students and have more school spirit than they did before a house system was implemented."

The following are reminders for all parents to ensure the safety of our students and staff:

• Please make sure you pick up your child on time every day. Our dismissal time for a regular day schedule is:
• 11:50 for AM TK/Kinder
• 2:00 for PM TK/Kinder
• 2:06 for 1st--6th grade
• Dismissal time for minimum day schedule is:
• 11:50 for All TK/Kinder
• 12:00 for 1st-6th grade
• Please do not park in the drop off/pick up lane. If you need to get out of your car to meet your child, then please park your car on the street or in the parking lot and meet them at a designated location.
• Please DO NOT make any U-turns on Heavenly Wy. when picking up in the back parking lot or in front of the bus loop at Wyndham and Legacy Wy.

Sandy Hook Promise Mission:

The mission of Sandy Hook Promise is to educate and empower youth and adults to prevent violence in schools, homes, and communities. Through our proven, evidence-informed Know the Signs programs and sensible, bipartisan school and gun safety legislation, we teach young people and adults to recognize, intervene, and get help for individuals who may be socially isolated and/or at risk of hurting themselves or others.

Public Service Announcement from LUSD:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vS_Tkmnp1o0

To Report an anonymous tip, click here:

https://www.lodiusd.net/families/mentalhealth