The Weekly Wave

Happy Weekend Short Avenue Families and Friends!

This is being written on a very hot Friday afternoon and I hope it is being read on a very lovely Sunday morning! We had a great 4-day week but it was certainly interesting with the extreme heat the last couple of days. I am very proud of our students and our staff for exercising caution and being safe by enjoying the library, shade, and repeated calls to drink water and stay hydrated.

As I have shared with you we are monitoring our attendance closely and, for the most part, we are doing well. One thing that has been noticed is positive Covid test results. We will be sending home tests this week so that you do not need to purchase. We need all students, families, and staff to continue to wash hands, drink water, and make safe healthy choices. Please know that the current Covid policy allows a return to the school site if symptoms are gone or improving and a mask is worn through Day 10.

We have four weeks of the 2024-2025 school year in the books and school is becoming routine. A reminder for our families for campus safety is to remember that all parents and visitors are required to sign in at the main office to get permission to be on site. This includes at drop-off in the morning. We have had a few too many occurrences with parents coming on campus and ignoring staff who are reminding of policy. We love our families and our community but I must hold us to our safety policy. Please be prepared to say good-bye to your child at the gate. If you know you will need to come on campus, you are reminded to sign in at the office. I appreciate your assistance with keeping Short Ave safe.

Finally, thanks to FoSA and their Dolphin Discovery Club support staff for having a very successful first week. We are trying some new systems and procedures and there were a few hiccups and missteps but by and large it was a very successful week. My philosophy is to “fail forward.” We will have errors in our efforts but there will be efforts to grow and improve and we will celebrate the process. Please let me or us know if you have suggestions on how to improve and do this work better.

Please enjoy the rest of your weekend.

See you Monday!

Mr. Lamb

September 11th- Mandatory Volunteer Orientation @ 6:00pm via Zoom

September 14th- Short Ave Movie Night + Food Trucks @ 4pm -7pm

September 17th- Emergent Bilingual Parent Meeting @ 8:20am

September 27th- Dolphin Cafe & All School Assembly @ 7:30am & 8:15am

We're thrilled to announce that Peter Brown, the bestselling author and illustrator of The Wild Robot series, will be visiting our school on September 20th! 🤖🌲📚

Peter will be presenting to our 2nd-5th graders, but everyone in the community can order signed copies of The Wild Robot series! (All three books in the series are available for purchase.)

Important:

- Signed copies must be purchased through the link below by Tuesday, September 17th.

- Peter will NOT be signing books at the event—please don’t bring books from home to be signed (sorry!).

- Only books purchased through the link will be signed, and no personalized dedications will be available.

- Books will be delivered to students after the event.

- A few clarifications about the ordering process:

* Desktop browsers work better than mobile for ordering.

1. Check the Coordinated School Pickup Box – This indicates that the books will be delivered to the school.

2. Fill in the shipping info – Even though the books are being shipped to the school, the system requires a shipping address to be filled in. You can use the school's address if you prefer not to provide your own.

3. Calculate shipping – You will select the "Coordinated School Event Pickup" option, which should show a $0.00 shipping charge.

4. Complete the payment – Enter your credit card information and billing address to finalize the purchase.

Pay it forward! You can also purchase books to be donated to students who might not be able to buy one, to classrooms, or the library. Just make a note when purchasing.

Thanks for your continued support in creating a book-loving community!

Order your signed copy here:

https://www.childrensbookworld.com/peter-brown-school-visit-wild-robot-book-series

Join us for a Family Movie Night! Enjoy food trucks, hanging on the front lawn with friends, and we even have a craft table with fun activities! This is a night of fun for all, even those that don't want to watch the movie - we have you covered!!

Movie: Toy Story

Date: Saturday, Sept. 14th

Location: Short Avenue School Auditorium + Front Lawn

Time: Doors Open at 4pm, the Movie will play from 5:30pm to 6:45pm

Bring the whole family for an evening of fun and community!

We’re bringing the magic of Toy Story to life at our Family Movie Night

Food Trucks: Enjoy tasty bites on the lawn. Chicken King, Capri Gelato, and Windsor Hills Pizza.

Snack Bar: Or treat yourself to some classic movie snacks to enjoy during the show.

Activities Table: If your kiddos can't sit still during the movie, no problem! They can go Bananas at the activities table just outside.

This is a fundraiser for our upcoming events like Field Trips, Cultural Diversity Day and more. Your support will help us create more magical moments for the Short Avenue community.

Come join us for a night of fun, laughter, and memories that’ll last “to infinity and beyond!”

To purchase tickets click here

While there, consider purchasing a "Pay it Forward" ticket for a family not able to comfortably afford tickets, click here

If you are in need of Pay it Forward tickets, please request them by clicking here

We are 44% to our financial goal with only a few more weeks to go. Join us in making a difference by donating to our annual giving campaign! Your support helps provide aides, maintain our edible garden, fund field trip buses, enhance Spanish music programs, and so much more for our students. Together, we can create a brighter future for our school community. #GiveBack #SupportEducation 🌟📚🚌"

Click here for MONTHLY Giving

Click here for a ONE TIME donation

Your donation may be eligible for company Matching. Ask your employer today!

FoSA’s new enrichment program under the umbrella of the Dolphin Discovery Club kicked off this past week. Enrollment for the fall closes EOD Sunday, September 9th.

If you want to enroll your child in an enrichment class, there are still spaces in the following:

• Mondays: Hip Hop, Zen Zone, Lego Masters Building Challenge and Messy Science (K - 5th)

• Tuesdays: Sewing (2nd - 5th)

• Wednesdays: Battle Bots (K - 5th)

• Thursdays: Hogwarts Academy, Flag Football and reDiscover (K - 5th)

Please find more information about these classes and register on our Dolphin Discovery Club’s website at Friends of Short Avenue (jumbula.com)

If you have any questions, please send an email to ddc@friendsofshortavenue.org.

Earthquake Kits - only 20 left!

Need a hand getting this off your to-do list? FoSA has you covered. Click here to order an earthquake kit with everything your child would need. Price is $15 and all orders will bel hand-delivered to your child’s classroom. Please note the 2 step process below.

1. Click here to purchase kits.

2. For each kit purchased, please fill in information in Google form.

Each kit includes 1 of each: Peanut Butter Cup with Crackers, Soft & Chewy Granola Bars, Apple Sauce Pouch, Star-Kist Tuna Pouch, Ritz Crackers, Water, Fruit Bars, Purell Wipes, Plastic Spoon, Fork, and Knife in a Ziploc bag. We'll even take care of filling out the paper slip for you too!

Kits will be delivered to school for you.

Help refresh our school! We are looking for volunteers to come refresh the edible garden, touch up paint, and do other small hands-on projects for the school. If your children are capable of helping they are welcome to attend. Please bring gardening gloves, power washers, small tools, and anything else that may be helpful. To help us get an understanding of how to divide up the work please RSVP by signing up for the event in the Events section in ClassDojo.

Join FOSA for our monthly community meeting 9/19. a link will be sent out closer to the date.

FOSA holds monthly community meetings the third Thursday of each month to inform our wonderful Short Ave community about important updates, events, and all things happening at Short Ave. Meetings alternate each month between in person, and virtual.

Get ready to show your school spirit! Back-to-school spirit wear is now available for purchase. Don't forget, Spirit Wear Fridays are back! Get yours and join in on the fun.

Will we be on the front lawn this Thursday morning before school. You can also purchase online too! Click here to see Spirit wear collections

Volunteering Information is now in the Previously Published section at the bottom of the Wave.

Please note you must be a fully approved volunteer to go on a field trip, work in the classroom, library or garden. There will be a MANDATORY VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION on Zoom for ALL Volunteers THIS WEDNESDAY, September 11th from 6 to 7pm. This presentation is for ALL volunteers, even if you attended last year. It will be recorded, so you can see it at a later date.

Here is the Zoom Link:

https://lausd.zoom.us/j/88028996764

There will be a chance to get a FREE TB Screening at Daniel Webster Middle School on Thursday, September 26th from 5:00 to 6:30pm. This is a SCREENING, NOT a TB test. Depending on your answers, you may still have to get a TB test somewhere else, in order to become an approved volunteer. But if you pass the screening, this will be sufficient to get you approved. Please see the Flyers Below with the info.

LAUSD Family Academy September Classes:

Please check out the Department of Family Engagement's September Course Catalogue, that includes tips to get the most out of the Parent Portal, LéaLA Spanish Book Fair and Literacy Festival, a free TB screening to help you get to be an approved volunteer, etc.

Sholem Community:

The Sholem Community is a secular and progressive Jewish educational, cultural, and social institution. Sholem has been renting our auditorium and a few classes on Sundays for a few years now, and they asked that we share with you their information. Are you Jewish, but not religious? Are you looking for a Cultural Jewish Sunday school for your kids? Are you interested in meaningful secular observances of Jewish Holidays? Please check them out.

SOCIAL MEDIA: Last week I posted on our Instagram and Facebook:

A Color-Full post, a Happy Labor Day Post, the Food Truck Fiesta Flyer, The Wild Robot Author Visit post, pics from our Food Truck Fiesta, and a picture of our new 5th grade teacher Mrs. Barrios-Hernandez!

Please set you Instagram notifications to be notified when I post, so you don't miss anything, and of course like and comment on our posts, it is the best way to see what is happening on campus and get important reminders!

Families,

We want to remind you of our birthday party policy. In an effort to be equitable and keep our students healthy, we do NOT allow caregivers to send in cupcakes and treats for birthdays. While classes may organize celebrations for various occasions throughout the year, birthday parties should be held outside of school. Parents are welcome to arrange with the teacher to read a story in their child's class, or lead a fun birthday activity. Additionally, parents are welcome to donate something special to the class in honor of their child. We understand that birthdays are special , and every student and staff member will be recognized with a birthday song at our monthly assemblies.

Student attendance is a focus for us this school year. It is important that your child is present and on time for school EVERY DAY. An accumulation of absences can negatively impact students both socially and academically. The school is working closely with the District to monitor student attendance and reach out to parents when students are consistently absent from school. While it is understandable that students might become sick throughout the school year, the goal is for seven or less absences between now and June. Family vacations should take place during school holidays and scheduled during school vacations. Additionally, doctors' appointments should be scheduled after school or during vacations, whenever possible. If your child is out because of an appointment, we ask that you bring a note from your doctor to the main office, or your child's teacher. Please let us know if your family needs any support in getting your child to school.

Parents,

Please make sure that you have registered for an account on the Parent Portal. The Parent Portal is is an online system that connects parents and guardians to their child's information. The website to register is: http://parentportal.lausd.net. Once you are registered, you will be able to add your student(s) to your account with their student ID and your parent pin code. Letters were sent home last week with your parent pin codes. It is important that you link your student(s) to your account so you can view their information.. Please call the office if you need any help in obtaining your child's student ID # or any other assistance registering on the portal.

Click here for instructions to register for the Parent Portal.

Click here for instructions on how to add your student to your Parent Portal account.

We have four after school programs options for our community. Three are on site at our school and one is off-site.

• Youth Services (LAUSD Beyond the Bell Program) - YS is FREE for students in 2nd-5th grade. The program runs from dismissal daily until 6pm. There is no cap on capacity and there is flexibility in pick up times.

• After-School All Stars (Grant Funded LAUSD Beyond the Bell Program) - ASAS is FREE for students 5yrs of age and older. The program runs from dismissal daily until 6pm. There is a cap of 80 students total in this program and it requires a full-time commitment. *There was a mandatory information meeting on August 6th. Please reach out Diego, the All-Stars Coordinator, if you have any questions.

• Prime Time (3rd Party Provider at Short Ave) - Prime Time is a FEE based program that is offered to ALL students. The program runs from dismissal daily until 6pm. *There was an informational Zoom meeting on Monday, August 5th. If you would like to watch a recording of the meeting you can click on the link: https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/r_B4axCIM2ukbl8mdIgwy10SC77e30S0pMDvxmg2pp-K-AJ1iTqW_VhJkiRWjNas.xzw-he_EzAdPOLrX. The password is: i@U14Ava. Cost will be $510 per month. Click here to get more information and sign up.

• Boys and Girls Club of Los Angeles (3rd Party off site provider) - BGCLA is a FEE based program that is offered to ALL students. The program runs from dismissal daily. If more than 10 students register there can be transportation provided from Short Ave to their Venice facility. Cost is approximately $400 for the year and $100 per month for transportation. Fliers are available in the main office. Please contact the Boys and Girls Club with questions and to register.

We appreciate your support in obtaining some of the materials that your child will need for school this year. Click on your child's grade level to see the grade-specific supply list. If you are able to purchase any extra materials for a classmate, that is always welcomed. Thank you parents!

TK Supply List

Kindergarten Supply List

1st Grade Supply List

2nd Grade Supply List

3rd Grade Supply List

4th Grade Supply List

5th Grade Supply List

VOLUNTEERING!

Are you interested in volunteering in your child's classroom, the library, or the garden, or going on a field trip? We LOVE volunteers and hope that you will be one!!

You must be an approved volunteer with a negative TB test to Volunteer for field trips, classroom projects, the garden etc.

1. All Volunteers must have a negative TB test. New volunteers must have a recent negative test within 60 days of application. You must email your negative result to avril.lipsky@lausd.net so that they can be inputted into your application. TB tests for returning volunteers are good for 4 years. Please get your negative TB test BEFORE you fill out the volunteer application.

2. Please fill out the Volunteer Application through this LAUSD VOLUNTEER LINK! This is for NEW and RETURNING Volunteers.

3. Volunteers need to sign a Liability Waiver and the Commitment Form electronically in the application.You do not need to email them to me.

4. Please see the LAUSD Volunteer Page for answers to questions.

https://www.lausd.org/volunteer

5. The is a Mandatory Orientation Zoom THS Wednesday, September 11th, from 6 to 7pm. It will be recorded and the link to the recording will always be here in the Wave, if you need to watch it later.

https://lausd.zoom.us/j/88028996764

If you are a RETURNING VOLUNTEER from last year, you still need to fill out the LAUSD Volunteer Application online at LAUSD VOLUNTEER LINK! We should already have your negative TB test. TB test's for returning volunteers are good for 4 years.Please see the Volunteering information in the "previously published" section below. It takes 4 to 5 weeks to get you approved AFTER I get the TB test, so please do not wait

Email: wlamb@lausd.net
Website: https://shortavees.lausd.org/
Location: 12814 Maxella Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, USA
Phone: 310 397-4234