La Costa Meadows Elementary School
Welcome Back, Dolphins!
August 13, 2023
Good evening Dolphin families,
La Costa Meadows Elementary School officially starts on Tuesday, August 15th! We are looking forward to Elevating and Amplifying our students' school experience this year! Please review procedures for drop and pick up and additional information. We hope to see all of our parents on the first day of school and at Back to School Night this week.
CLASS ASSIGNMENT NOTIFICATION
Families had access to their child’s classroom teacher assignment for the 2023-2024 school year on 8/11 at 12:00 PM, by accessing the ParentVue portal and clicking on “Class Schedule” tab on the left side of the page. Also check the assigned Google Classrooms for additional information from their teacher.
City of Carlsbad Construction
Starting Wednesday, August 16th, please allow extra time and patience for drop off and pick up as construction will resume.
BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT
Back to School Night is a parents-only event (with the exception of PK). This evening provides an opportunity for you to meet your child’s teacher and to ask any questions that you may have. Below is the schedule for this year’s Back to School evenings.
Grade- Preschool
Monday, Aug 14, 2023
4:30 - 5:00 PM Classroom Visit & Indiv. Presentation
5:00 - 5:15 PM: Admin./PTO Session in Classroom
Grades TK, Kindergarten
Monday, Aug 14, 2023
5:00 - 5:20 PM: Team Presentation in MPR
5:20 - 5:50 PM: Admin./PTO Session in MPR
5:55 - 6:15 PM: Classroom Visits & Indiv. Presentations
Grades 1st - 5th
Thursday, August 17, 2023
5:00 - 5:45 PM: 4th-5th Session
5:50 - 6:10 PM: Admin./PTO Session in MPR
6:15 - 7:00 PM: 1st - 3rd Session
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL- Tuesday, August 15, 2023
Transitional Kindergarten parents will be able to enter campus with their child the first day of school through the kindergarten playground gate beginning at 8:00 AM. Students and their parents will stay on the kindergarten playground until 8:15 AM, at which point the teachers will take the class to the classroom. Parents may walk with their child to the classroom door where final goodbyes will be shared and then we respectfully request that parents promptly exit campus.
Kindergarten parents will be able to enter campus with their child the first day of school through the kindergarten playground gate beginning at 8:15 AM. Students and their parents will stay on the kindergarten playground until 8:45 AM, at which point the teachers will take the class to the classroom. Parents may walk with their child to the classroom door where final goodbyes will be shared and then we respectfully request that parents promptly exit campus.
First through fifth grade parents will be able to enter campus through the front breezeway gate with their child on the first day of school beginning at 8:15 AM. Students and their parents will stay on the blacktop until 8:45 AM, at which point the teachers will take the class to the classroom. Parents may walk with their child to the classroom door where final goodbyes will be shared and then we respectfully request that parents promptly exit campus.
BEFORE SCHOOL SUPERVISION
The playground will be open to students each morning at the following times:
AM Transitional Kindergarten: 8:00 AM (Enter campus through the kindergarten playground gate)
Kindergarten: 8:15 AM (Enter campus through the kindergarten playground gate)
First through Fifth Grade: 8:15 AM Daily (Enter campus through the main breezeway gate)
No supervision will be provided prior to the designated time for your child’s grade level, so students should not arrive at school before this time. Once students arrive, they may not leave unless a parent or other authorized person comes to the office to sign them out. To ensure the safety of our students, you will be required to show identification when you pick up your child. Students will not be released to any adult unless they are on their emergency contact list. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we work to ensure the safety of all of our students.
LA COSTA MEADOWS BELL SCHEDULE
Please find the attached link with the 23-24 school year bell schedule which includes start times, early release day, minimum day and conference day times. For a quick reference, see below.
Preschool Schedule
M, T, TH, F AM class- 8:25 a.m. - 11:25 a.m. PM class- 12:10 p.m. - 3:10 p.m.
Transitional Kindergarten (TK) Schedule
M, T, TH, F AM class- 8:15 a.m. - 11:50 a.m. PM class- 11:50 a.m. - 3:25 p.m.
Wednesday AM class- 8:15 - 10:50 a.m. PM class- 11:50 a.m. - 2:25 p.m.
Grades K-5 Schedule
M, T, TH, F 8:45 a.m. - 3:10 p.m.
Wednesday 8:45 a.m. – 2:10 p.m.
English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC) Opportunities
Meetings will consist of:
- Learning the importance of school attendance
- Review and discuss the School Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA)
- Create and distribute a Needs assessment
- Elect a DELAC representative to attend monthly district meetings.
Benefits:
- Support you student's education on their pathway to become biliterate.
- Develop leadership skills that can foster careers.
- Get to know the school campus and leadership team.
- Understand ho the educational system works.
School Site Council Member Opportunities
The School Site Council is…
…A unique school-level group that is charged with improving academic achievement through the compliant and efficient use of selected funds.
Responsibilities of SSC and SSC Members:
Attend meetings regularly; share information with others you represent
Analyze the academic achievement of students at the school, including sub-groups, to determine priorities and areas of focus
Work with school advisory groups (ELAC, GATE, Title I, SpEd) regarding development/revision of the School Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA).
Also obtain input from school stakeholders (PLCs, Leadership Team, Classified Staff, Counselors, etc.)
ABSENCES
State law requires that absences be verified by the parent/guardian. Please call the school at 760-290-2121 and follow the prompts to reach the attendance line if your child will be absent from school. All absences must be verified within 24 hours. In addition, if your child will be more than 30 minutes tardy, please call the absence line informing us of the tardy.
PARKING LOT DROP OFF AND PICK UP
When dropping off and picking up students, please pull all the way to the front of the drop off lane before stopping. Only the mainland (right side) will be used for drop off and pick up.
Morning Drop Off:
Do not let your child out of the vehicle until you have come to a complete stop at the edge of the curb.
Never leave your car unattended in the loading zone. If you need to enter the school campus for any reason, please park your car on the street or in an available parking spot in the lot. Please refrain from parking in designated staff parking places.
Parents should remain in the vehicle when dropping off their child, please give goodbye hugs and kisses at home, before coming to school. This allows for a more efficient drop off process and helps eliminate traffic back up.
Students should exit the vehicle on the passenger side only.
Please avoid pulling around other vehicles while in the parking lot. Remain in the drop off lane until the vehicles in front of you have moved, then you may proceed forward to drop your child off. One your child has exited the vehicle, you may enter into the drive thru lane on the left to exit the parking lot.
Afternoon Pick up (Vehicles):
In order to alleviate traffic on our neighborhood streets, please arrive for pick up no earlier than five minutes before the dismissal bell.
Please ensure that you are logged in to the iSchool Ride pick up app so that school staff is alerted upon your arrival. To access a tutorial on how to set up your iSchool Ride account, please CLICK HERE to access the tutorial video.
If you are unable to download the iSchool Ride app, please have a placard with your child’s first and last name and their teacher clearly displayed on your dashboard.
Do not let your child in the vehicle until you have come to a complete stop at the edge of the curb.
Never leave your car unattended in the loading zone. If you need to enter the school campus for any reason, please park your car on the street or in an available parking spot in the lot. Please refrain from parking in designated staff parking places.
Parents must remain in the vehicle when picking up their child for drive-thru pick up, or parents will need to park in designated parking spots or side streets and walk to the front of the school.
Students should enter the vehicle on the passenger side only.
If you are waiting for your child, as the vehicles in front of you pick up their child, please move forward to allow other parents to pull into the pickup lane behind you.
KINDERGARTEN DISMISSAL
Kindergarten parents will need to park in a designated parking spot or on the street and walk up to pick up their child. The Kindergarten parent waiting area is near the flagpole in front of school. Kindergarten parents will not be permitted to use the drive through pick up line unless they have an older student or older students who are part of a carpool. If a Kindergarten student has a sibling in an older grade level, or is part of a carpool with an older LCM student, the older student will pick up the kindergartener at the designated area and return to the older child’s grade level waiting area until teachers are notified via the app that the ride is in the pick-up area. A detailed explanation of the kindergarten dismissal process can be found HERE.
CHROMEBOOK Reminder
Link to review insurance
SCHOOL BREAKFAST AND LUNCH
SCHOOL HANDBOOK
KIDS ON CAMPUS (KOC)
MEET THE LCM PTO
Welcome back LCM families! If you’re new to the school, the LCM PTO is an awesome team of volunteer parents and teachers working together to create a fun, inclusive environment for you and your children. Please check out our website to see our upcoming events, fundraising needs for our school, volunteer opportunities, and how you can help us make our school AMAZING for our kids! http://www.lacostameadowspto.org/
TO DO: Family Registration on PTO Website
Once you have your teacher assignments, please login or register for a new account for your family on the PTO website! Double check your contact information, and add your child's new grade and teacher. It'll only take a few minutes! This allows us to better communicate with you regarding our upcoming events and grade-level specific events. https://www.lacostameadowspto.org/membership_step1
AUG 15, 2023: Back to School Dine Out: Jeni’s Ice Cream
Did you know August 15th is not only just the first day of school, but also LCM's first fundraiser of the year? Join us at Jeni's for an ice cream social 3:30 - 6:30 pm on Tuesday, August 15th and they'll donate 25% back to our school! Make sure to mention our fundraiser.
AUG 24, 2023: Back to School Family Picnic
Please join us for a Back to School Picnic on Thursday, August 24th from 4:00-7:00 pm. Bring a picnic for you and your kiddos, a blanket to sit on, and a ball/frisbee to play with and meet us at the La Costa Meadows Elementary lower sports fields! https://www.lacostameadowspto.org/events
POPSICLE FRIDAYS: Starting September 8th
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Contact Us
Assistant Principal: Traci Barnhill
Email: lisann.selph@smusd.org
Website: https://lacostameadowselementary.smusd.org/
Location: 6889 El Fuerte Street, Carlsbad, CA, USA
Phone: (760) 290-2121
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LCMdolphinsSMUSD