The Lion Letter

Families that drive to school - Please make sure that you keep an eye out for our Laurel families that walk to school. We have had some close calls with the construction distracting our walkers and drivers so we would like to keep everyone safe. We are the Laurel Lions - the Pride of Oceanside!

This week we talked about respecting personal space (our protective bubbles):

1. ASK before you pop someone's bubble (for a hug, holding hands, or just getting too close)

2. Say "No thank you, I need space right now" if someone is crossing your personal space line (like the hula hoop)

During the week families can reinforce students respecting personal space.

• “Great job respecting their personal space.”

• “I love how you are keeping your hands to yourself.”

Thanks to all the families that created projects for this Unit 1 Benchmark lessons. Here are our family engagement activities for Unit 1. Thanks so much!! I can't wait to see what the kids bring in for Unit 2.

This week:

Monday - Spooky Read Aloud

Tuesday - Dance - Your choice of songs!

Wednesday - Chess and Board Games

Thursday - Crafts

Friday - Game Room

Go Laurel Lions!

The Red Ribbon Committee is preparing for Red Ribbon Week coming October 28-Nov 1st. . This year it falls on October 23, however since we have literacy night that week, we will celebrate the week of the 28th.

The Theme and dress up days will be published next week.

We look forward to a fun week to promote healthy living and to be drug free!!

The Laurel ELAC is part of the District English Learner Advisory Committee (DELAC). ELAC and DELAC meetings are a great way for parents to become involved in their child's education at a district level. Each month, parents, teachers, district leaders, and community members attend DELAC meetings.

Upcoming Laurel ELAC Meeting:

Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 11 am (after the morning Dino School for parents).

Upcoming DELAC Meeting/Próxima Reunión de DELAC

DELAC Meetings for 2024-2025

Time:
6:00pm - 7:30pm

Location:
2080 Mission Ave.

Upcoming 2024-2025 Dates:

• December 10
  
• February 4
• March 25
• May 6

ELAC Agenda

ELAC Training

Election for ELAC positions and DELAC Representative

Needs Assessment/Data Presentation

If you are in grades 3-5th and interested, please sign up here: https://forms.gle/FPcfKCGQXLMEup3H8

Who runs rehearsals? NCCC || AT YOUR SCHOOL Teaching Artist, Miss Caylie, is our choir director.

How many singers can participate? We need a minimum of 25 singers.

Will there be a performance? Yes! Our 2024 Fall/Holiday session will culminate in our 12th Annual Charity Concert called Christmas 4 Kidz with 2 performances on Saturday, Dec. 14th. There will be over 150 student performers (singers, musicians & dancers) live at Oceanside High School’s Performing Arts Center...all.proceeds from this event are donated to charities that serve children in need...both locally and around the world. www.Christmas4Kidz.com nccc@northcountychildrenschoir.com

What is the cost? OUSD and Laurel Elementary have made participation FREE for Laurel students.

What is the commitment? Attend rehearsals every Tuesday after school starting 10/22 through December (no rehearsal on 11/26). Singers must also attend the 2 performances of Christmas 4 Kidz on December 14th.

For more information reach out to Mr. Sega or Coastal Music and Arts Foundation 760-237-8212.

Our Family Literacy Night and Our Book Fair Night will be Wednesday, October 23rd

5:00p-6:30 pm

• 4:30 Taco Truck Opens
• 5:00 Book Fair Opens
• 5:30 Literacy Fun in the MPR & Cafeteria