Prisk Weekly Newsletter
May 8th, 2023
✨✨IN THE SPOTLIGHT!✨✨
Prisk Celebrates Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week!
Thank you to PTA's Hospitality Team for the great THEME for the week and IDEAS for families to make Prisk's teachers and staff feel SUPER SPECIAL! Follow along with the "Travel Itinerary" below to participate in this week's celebration!
- Daily ideas listed below are FREE and very much appreciated!
- QR codes can be opened using your phone's camera and then click the link to see if you'd like to purchase something on your teacher's wish list!
Teacher Appreciation Week Videos!
Once again, Prisk students are featured in an LBUSD multimedia services production! These teacher appreciation week video clips were filmed last week and sent out in Friday's weekly update!
LBUSD Social Media and Videos: LBUSD students express their gratitude and appreciation for their teachers. Happy Teacher Appreciation Week: Ep. 1: Breydon, Ep. 2: Mo, Ep. 3: Olivia and Ep. 4: Damon.
(Teacher names were not included because these were filmed to highlight just some of the amazing work of teachers throughout LBUSD!)
Join "Team Prisk"!!
The 12th Annual 4th and 5th-grade elementary school 'Fun Run' is scheduled for Friday, May 19th @ 4:00 pm. The location is Heartwell Park (between Clark and Bellflower).
A Message from Coach Cohen & Coach Oxley: The Race is Fast Approaching!
To prepare for this 1-mile course at Heartwell Park, some students have been running with our YMCA Playground Partners, some have been running with our PTA's Marathon Milers every Friday on the Prisk track to stay in running shape, and some have been practicing on their own or with a group outside of school!
No matter how you've been preparing, it's time to make sure you are signed up through this link. You can also scan the QR Code on the flyer or click on this link to join "Team Prisk". Remember, only 4th and 5th graders are eligible to join.
Please note that on race day (May 19th), it's important to leave school right at dismissal and go directly to Heartwell Park, so please bring your running clothes, socks, and shoes with you to school or parents, bring the items with you when you pick your child(ren) up at dismissal.
Once you get to Heartwell park, meet us at our TEAM TENT to get your race bib, attach it to your Prisk shirt (let us know if you don't have a Prisk shirt and we'll bring extras) and get to the starting line. The 4th and 5th-grade race starts promptly at 4 pm!
Newly Released KidTok Episode!!
Yearbooks on Sale for Grades K-4
This ALL-SCHOOL YEARBOOK is only $18.38 with 2 FREE Personalized Pages!
22-23 All-School Yearbook Orders Have BEGUN!
Capture Your Memories in this year’s Yearbook!
- Customize Your 2 Free Pages (NO LATER THAN MAY 10th)
- Add photos from your computer, Facebook, Instagram, Google Drive & more.
- Answer fun Memory Questions to help remember the year.
- The 2 Custom Pages are FREE and are printed ONLY in your book!
- Want more custom pages? Each additional 2 pages is just $0.99.
Click here or the attached image to view the flyer to get the website address and Prisk's passcode! Yearbooks are only $18.38!
ALL 5th Grade Student Yearbooks are FREE of CHARGE and will be distributed on the yearbook signing day during the final week of school!
The Yearbook is FREE for ALL 5th Graders!
Every 5th grade student will receive a complimentary “SOFT cover” yearbook!
Every 5th grade student will receive a complimentary (FREE) “SOFT cover” yearbook, which includes 2 customizable pages.
Please log into Treering.com to design those pages.
Also, when you log into Treering.com, you can purchase an upgrade to a “HARD cover” yearbook style and/or ADD more customizable pages to your child’s yearbook.
CALENDAR
WEEKLY HIGHLIGHTS & HAPPENINGS...
Monday, May 8th
Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week
Day 1️⃣
and...
State Testing (SBAC) Continues
Week 2 - Math (Grades 3-5)
- May 8th - Math Computer Adaptive Test
- May 9th - Math Performance Task
- May 10th - Math Performance Task Cont'd
Week 3 - Science (Grade 5 Only)
May 15th - Science CAST
May 16th - Science CAST Cont'd
Tuesday, May 9th
Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week
Day 2️⃣
Wednesday, May 10th
Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week
Day 3️⃣
and...
Final Day to Add Customized Yearbook Pages!
- Customize Your 2 Free Pages (NO LATER THAN MAY 10th)
- Add photos from your computer, Facebook, Instagram, Google Drive & more.
- Answer fun Memory Questions to help remember the year.
- The 2 Custom Pages are FREE and are printed ONLY in your book!
- Want more custom pages? Each additional 2 pages is just $0.99.
Thursday, May 11th
Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week
Day 4️⃣
and...
Talent Show Rehearsal
Prisk Talent Show Rehearsals are on Thursdays at 2:30pm in the Prisk Auditorium! If you are participating in the show, be sure to attend all rehearsals! If you cannot make a rehearsal, be sure to communicate with the Talent Show coordinators!
Friday, May 12th
Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week
Day 5️⃣
SBAC Video - An Overview for Families & Students
If you haven't already done so, take a few minutes to check out this informative video and feel free to share it with other families as well! As our 3rd, 4th, & 5th grade students continue taking the SBAC exams, this video will help you better understand what your child will encounter during testing. It gives you an overview of each part of the test, the types of questions your child might see within the test, and both universal and individual accessibility features available for students.
In May, We Celebrate...
Jewish American Heritage Month!
Jewish American Heritage Month (JAHM) is a commemorative month in the United States that is observed during the month of May. The purpose of JAHM is to celebrate the contributions that Jewish Americans have made to American society, culture, and history.
Click this link to go to a Bitmoji library filled with read alouds celebrating JAHM Heritage Month.
If any links are not working, please use a Google search or YouTube to find the book title you wish to read!
Asian American & Pacific Islander American Heritage Month!
Asian Pacific American Heritage Month is a celebration in the United States that takes place annually in May. The month-long observance celebrates the contributions and achievements of Asian Americans, Pacific Islanders, and Native Hawaiians to the history, culture, and achievements of the United States.
Click this link to go to a Bitmoji library filled with read alouds celebrating AAPI Heritage Month.
If any links are not working, please use a Google search or YouTube to find the book title you wish to read!
OTHER INFO & UPDATES
ADD Names to Our Volunteer Gratitude JAMBOARD!
PRISK VOLUNTEER GRATITUDE BOARD!
We are so thankful to EVERYONE who lends a helping hand.
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COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES!
Extra-Curricular Activities at Prisk or In the Community!
Click the Bulletin Board Below!
Click here or the image below to view the flyers for community events, activities, clubs, teams, and extra-curricular activities in and around the Prisk area or in the city of Long Beach.
All flyers must go through LBUSD for approval and are then posted on peachjar.com.
INFO WORTH SAVING/REPEATING...
REPORT an ABSENCE using THIS Google Form!
Report an Absence using THIS Google Form!
Report an Absence using this Google Form! You can even upload a note, test result, etc. These responses are checked daily!
*This form is also on the Prisk Website home page!
Phone Numbers to Keep Handy
- LBUSD District Offices - (562) 997-8000
- Parking Enforcement (Non-Street Sweeping): (562) 570-2866
- Police Department (Non-Emergency): (562) 435-6711
- Long Beach Animal Control: 562-570-7387
- LBSUD School Safety - (562) 997-8101; This office is open 24/7 for schools and community members to help keep our campuses, staff, students, and families connected with our district police officers.
Breakfast & Lunch Menu Link
- Click the link below or the attached image to go directly to the LBUSD Meal Menu Page https://www.lbschools.net/departments/nutrition-services/menus-nutrient-information
- About halfway down the page, you will find "Elementary and K-8 Menus"
- Select the menu for the correct month.
PTA Board Position Available!
VP Communications Needed for PTA 23-24
Our 23-24 Vice President of Communications is moving/has moved so the PTA is looking for another interested person/nominee! If you are interested in helping, here is the job description:
- Manage Electronic Communications (Social Media)
- Create and Print Calendar of Events (Contact Information for PTA Officers or Chairpersons)
- Oversee Backpack Mail
- Attend PTA Board Meetings and PTA Association Meetings
You can also find a dream team to help you with any/all of these items... as the VP, you have the oversight, but you don't have to do it all by yourself!
If you have questions, please reach out to Sarah Oxley!
Free Dress & Sprit Day Calendar
Free Dress & Sprit Day Calendar
Click on the attached image to view and/or print a copy of the calendar.
More details for each of the spirit days will be in the newsletter the week(s) prior to the actual day, but most are self-explanatory and can be understood from the name of the day itself.
Volunteers in Public Schools (VIPS)
Volunteers in Public Schools (VIPS)
Do you want to help out in the classroom? Chaperone field trips with your child(ren)? Volunteer and cheer on our students at the Rocket Run on November 1st? And MORE???
All of these opportunities and activities require you to be a Volunteer in Public Schools (VIPS). Once you complete the application and requirements, your VIPS badge is good for FOUR YEARS!
Don't miss out on the chance to be a part of the school's volunteer community... it's the only way you can help out on campus with students or staff during the school day, so please become a VIPS today!
More information about VIPS can be found on the district website and/or you can click directly on this link to go straight to the online application.
Staff & Student Spotlights
Nevaeh
It is so exciting to have filmed this video at Prisk featuring Nevaeh! It was shown at the Board of Education meeting this past Wednesday and is posted on LBUSD social media! Feel free to share!
A HUGE "shout out" to our SUCSESS program teachers and staff, our Speech & Language Pathologists, our Assistive Technology/Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AT/AAC) departments and EVERYONE who ensures that ALL STUDENTS are able to share their voice!
AAC Podcast
While filming the student spotlight that highlighted Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) with our student, Nevaeh, the district's multimedia services department asked us to do a podcast centered around the topic of AAC. We accepted the invitation and are happy to share the resulting video below! This podcast features Ms. Field from the district's AAC department , as well as myself and Ms. Lupo (Speech and Language Pathologist) from Prisk.
You might have to click the link and then open it in YouTube to view.
Prisk Elementary Science Lab
Prisk's amazing science lab teacher, Mr. Macander and our awesome Prisk student scientists were featured in this special video! Enjoy!
The ACT Program @ Prisk!
The “Students, Staff and School Celebrations” portion of LBUSD's March 15th Board of Education meeting included a video featuring a program at Prisk Elementary School where students from the nearby Adult Community Transition (ACT) program work as recreation aides. Check it out!
"Be the I in KIND" Mural...Thanks, Troop 403!
Thank you to Troop 403 for the fabulous idea and the even MORE fabulous final product
that will leave a long-time legacy at Prisk!!!!!!
KidTok Shorts Filmed at Prisk!
🥞🥞🥞🥞 PANCAKE BREAKFAST Pics 🥞🥞🥞🥞
Rain in the Forecast?
Here are Prisk's Rainy Day Procedures...
RAINY DAY MORNING
The following doors/gates are open on rainy mornings:
FROM 8:00-8:45 (Students Only)
The Vernon Gate between the Kindergarten Yard and the North Bungalows (Freeway Side)The Library Door by the Main Entrance
The Auditorium Door on Los Arcos
The Cafeteria Door on Los Arcos
AT 8:45 (Students & Parents/Guardians)
The Main Entrance Gate and Auditorium Gates Open IN ADDITION to the gates & doors already listed above.
RAINY DAY DISMISSAL
Parents/Guardians can pick up their children by the classroom/building doors as usual on rainy days.
Any student whose parent/guardian is not waiting for them at the classroom/building doors will go directly to the lunch benches/auditorium area. Depending on the weather conditions (amount of rain, wind, etc), students will either wait at the lunch benches, auditorium, or be allowed to choose one or the other.
Students who usually meet their parent/guardian at a location outside of the campus gates are free to do so even on rainy days. However, if your child does not have a raincoat/umbrella, it is encouraged that they stay at the lunch benches/auditorium with our staff until their parent/guardian comes on campus to get them.
Parking Enforcement
It Takes a Village...
We receive numerous reports about vehicles that are illegally parked, double-parked, etc. While our staff will support our community with these types of violations in various ways, we encourage people to call parking enforcement (non-street sweeping) directly at 562-570-2866. With "all hands on deck", perhaps we can ensure everyone is accountable for the safety of our students and our community.
The Dangers of Double-Parking
Double-parking completely stops the flow of traffic and creates serious safety issues for everyone! And when someone double parks, the cars behind it who pass by them on the wrong side of the street are also contributing to a dangerous situation. While your frustration is understandable, contributing to the safety concern by doing this maneuver is simply NOT worth it.
Here is an image representing double-parking. For those not familiar with the term, you can see that cars are parked properly in the street alongside the curb.
The car the man is getting into is DOUBLE PARKED! You can see his car is completely blocking all traffic driving on that side of the road. The only way to continue is to drive AROUND the car on the WRONG side of the road! This is SO dangerous in SO many ways! Please avoid doing EITHER of these things! Again, while your frustration is understandable, contributing to the safety concern by doing this maneuver is simply NOT worth it.
While our staff will always do our best to support the community in communicating the expectations and intervening whenever possible, we encourage people to call parking enforcement (non-street sweeping) DIRECTLY at 562-570-2866. With "all hands on deck", perhaps we can ensure everyone is accountable for the safety of our students and our community.
PTA / Foundation Does THAT??
PTA / Foundation Does THAT??
The Prisk PTA and Foundation contribute to our school in so many ways, some of which you might not even realize! So... keep an eye out for the PTA & Foundation logos and when you see them you will know...
YES! OUR PRISK PTA & PRISK FOUNDATION DOES THAT!
JOIN US!
PTA & Foundation Informational Flyers...
Here is some additional information on PTA & Foundation events, activities, etc. that you might want to consider based on your talents, skills, availability, and more....
Join the PTA with 200+ Members and Still Climbing!
Volunteer to Help the Prisk Foundation!
Marathon Mile - Sponsored by Prisk PTA!
CALLING ALL PRISK FAMILY RUNNERS...
- JOINUSEVERYFRIDAYat8:20am!
- We invite all Prisk Students to join this year’s Marathon Mile program.
- Grab your parents/guardians, grandparents, and siblings, too!
- Start walking/running once a week with us on Friday mornings starting at 8:20am.
- We will be recording the number of laps that our runners complete!
- At the end the year we’ll be recognizing any of our members who reach at least a half marathon (13.1 miles)
Join the Prisk PTA!
Join the Prisk PTA!
Join an amazing group of parents, guardians, staff, teachers, community members and more who make Prisk the best it can be for our students and families! Whether you can be involved a lot, a little, or can only help by getting a membership, WE WANT YOU to be a part of our team! https://jointotem.com/ca/long-beach/prisk-pta/join/register
Follow the Prisk PTA & Foundation on Social Media!
Prisk Elementary PTA on Facebook
Parents of Prisk Pioneers Facebook Group
Instagram @PriskPTA
Box Tops 4 Education
Earn $$ for Prisk Through Box Tops 4 Education!
Click this link or the attached image for more Information.
Prisk PTA's Patch of Prisk!
Help keep Prisk's surrounding streets clean! Sign up for Patch of Prisk here (or click the attached image).
Need Help with Homework?
LBUSD Homework Helpline is Available Monday through Thursday 4:00-6:30pm
Due to the size/font, here is the information written on the attached image:
- Homework Helpline is provided free by the LBUSD and consists of credentialed LBUSD teachers who guide students through homework assignments by telephone. The teachers are equipped with school textbooks and are trained to help the students help themselves.
- The teachers will ask for pertinent information such as full name and school of attendance. They enter this information into a student database to show a need for service.
- Students can call the Homework Helpline at (562) 437-2859 Monday through Thursday between 4:00pm and 6:30pm. Homework Helpline teachers can also be reached by email at homework@lbschools.net.
Governor Announces Free Online Tutoring Available for Students!
Live tutoring, available 24/7
- This service is available to all students with an internet connected device in English and in Spanish.
- They do not need a public library card to access this service as long as your computer has a CA IP address
- Other languages are available between 10 am and 10 pm PST
- The average wait time for a tutor is less than 30 seconds
- https://www.gov.ca.gov/2022/09/12/governor-newsom-announces-free-online-tutoring-available-to-all-californians-254-million-in-grants-to-improve-libraries-across-the-state/
School-Home Compact & Family Involvement Guidelines for Non-Title 1 Schools
School-Home Compact & Parent/Family Involvement Guidelines for Non-Title 1 Schools
Prisk Library 23-24
There have been several inquiries into our library schedule and staffing for next school year, so this update to ensure all of our families know the plan for Prisk.
We have a library media assistant who schedules all classes to come through the library each week to check out books and hear at least one story that she reads aloud. Though our percentage of library media assistant time will be adjusted next year, our plan is to continue scheduling all classes to visit the library each week to check out books and have at least one story read aloud.
Thank you to those who inquired and for the recommendation to put this information in the newsletter.
Resources for Families from LBUSD-OSSS
Below are some helpful resources from LBUSD's Office of School Support Services (OSSS). It is encourages that you save these resources so you can easily reference them should you or a family member need help. (This information is now posted on Prisk's website and be moved in next week's Newsletter to the section for "Repeat, Please!" section below.)
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
(800-273-8255) or text 988 to talk to a Crisis Text Line counselor.Disaster Distress Helpline
Call 1-800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746.The Disaster Distress Helpline (DDH) provides crisis counseling and support for anyone in the U.S. experiencing distress or other behavioral health concerns related to any natural or human-caused disaster, including public health emergencies.Jewish Family & Children's Service
(562) 427-7916 - Individual, family, couples and group counseling is available depending on your particular situation and needs. Our intake specialists will speak with you and pair you with a counselor who can respond with compassion to your specific needs. The fees for JFCS’ services are based on a sliding scale. We accept many PPO plans and Health Net.Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health
Access Center 24/7 Helpline; (800) 854-7771; (562) 651-2549 TDD/TTYNational Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
(800) 950-6264; Monday-Friday, 10 am to 6 pm ET; Text NAMI TO 741741National Domestic Violence Hotline
(800-799-7233) - For survivors of domestic abuse, staying home to prevent the spread of COVID-19 may further compromise survivors’ safety. The link above provides specific tips for survivors in regards to creating safety plans and reaching out for help.Teen Line
(310) 855-4673 or Text TEEN to 839863. Teen Line was created in 1980 by a group of mental health professionals who, through their personal work with teenagers, realized that a more inclusive approach to adolescent mental health was needed. After extensive research and consultation, TEEN LINE – a teen-to-teen hotline with community outreach services – was born.Trevor Project
(866) 488 -7386 or text START to 678678. A national 24-hour, toll free confidential suicide hotline for LGBTQ youth.The LGBTQ Center - Long Beach:
(562) 434-4455. The Center is committed to providing services to the LGBTQ community and approach treatment with an emphasis on trauma, anxiety, and/or depression informed by experiences of external and internalized homo-bi-trans-phobia.
Long Beach Unified School District partnered with Care Solace to support the well-being of our community. If you or a family member are looking for help with mental health or substance use, Care Solace can help you quickly find treatment options matched to your needs, regardless of the circumstance. This is a complimentary and confidential care coordination service provided by Long Beach Unified School District. If you would like to use Care Solace to help you find a mental health care provider:
Call 888-515-0595. Support is available 24/7/365 in over 200 languages.
Visit www.caresolace.com/lbusd and either search on your own or click “Book Appointment” for assistance by video chat, email, or phone.
Traffic/Safety at Pick Up & Drop Off
Traffic/Safety at Pick Up & Drop Off
Click here to view the information sent out about traffic & safety during the first month of school. It is now posted permanently on our website for easy reference!
Morning Playground
Q: What are the logistics for the morning playground program?
A: For all students in grades K-5, the morning playground program logistics are as follows and are represented on the attached map:
- 8:00am - Morning play entry gate by kinder yard on Vernon opens (for students only) *Yellow and red star on the image below. Students can play in the supervised areas on the north side of the playground (in blue and red outline on the map). The south side of the school will be off limits during this time.
- 8:30am - Vernon gate continues to be open and cafeteria door on Los Arcos (blue star on the image below) opens for breakfast (students only).
- A bell will ring on the playground to signal to the morning play students that the cafeteria is open.
- They can choose to go to the cafeteria from the playground or they can choose to continue playing.
- If it is your desire that your child(ren) eat breakfast, please encourage them to make that choice. Our playground staff will also encourage children to eat breakfast, but cannot compel them to do so.
- 8:45am - All regular entry gates (hot pink stars plus yellow star on the image below) open for students and families for drop-off.
- 8:57am - Bell rings for students to line up for class.
- 9:00am - Gates closed and secured for the school day. All parents must exit the campus at that time.
Dismissal Gate ADDED!
In response to feedback about traffic around the school, we will be opening an additional gate on Albury (the Stanford side), as indicated by the star on the attached map, at dismissal time from 3:05pm to 3:30pm. If you'd like your 1st-5th grade student(s) to use the new gate, please talk with them about the change.
Please understand that additional gates can alleviate some congestion, but it still is incumbent upon the drivers to follow safety rules, including the one most violated which is DOUBLE-PARKING.
Double-parking completely stops the flow of traffic and creates serious safety issues for everyone! And when someone double parks, the cars behind it who pass by them on the wrong side of the street are also contributing to a dangerous situation. While your frustration is understandable, contributing to the safety concern by doing this maneuver is simply NOT worth it.
Morning Drop-Off Gates & Safety
Our playground is open from 8:00-9:00am. The Vernon gate opens at 8am, the cafeteria door opens at 8:30am, BUT the majority of the traffic in the morning is from about 8:45-9:00 when we open the gates for parents to come on campus with their children.
If you are not coming on campus with your child, I highly recommend dropping them off at the Vernon gate from 8:00-8:40 or the cafeteria door between 8:30 and 8:40.
I am open to adding the same gate we are adding at dismissal time, we do not have the supervision to cover that gate at that time so if anyone would like to volunteer to supervise the Albury gate from 8:40-9:00, please let us know. If someone is interested in coordinating volunteers (via sign-up genius or something), that would be great as well. If we can get volunteers to cover each day of the week, we can open it daily.
Another option is to drop your child(ren) off on Albury and let them walk to any of the open gates available for students. It's not a far walk at all and then you can avoid the large amount of traffic on Vernon, Fanwood, and Los Arcos. Just food for thought!