Olive Vista MS & STEAM Magnet
September 2, 2024
Newsletter updated 9/4/2024
Important HEAT ALERTS and tips to staying healthy and safe
Tips for keeping safe and cool:
Consider the following:
- Wear comfortable clothing that is breathable, light colored, lightweight and loose.
- Apply sunscreen and wear proper clothing and hats to prevent sunburn for times when students may be outside, such as if they walk to or from school.
- Drink lots of water to prevent dehydration and bring liquids and snacks as appropriate. Water containers should not be shared between students and students may not consume food or drink while riding on District buses. (Water filling stations are provided to students at lunch time - they must have their own bottle)
- If your student has any underlying health conditions exacerbated by heat, inform the school nurse or classroom teacher.
- Symptoms of heat related illness, such as fatigue, fainting, dehydration, thirst, or muscle cramps should be reported to a teacher immediately.
Parents Invited to Join Committees
English Language Advisory Committee (ELAC) - Wednesday 9/4 - 9 am
School Site Council (SSC) and Local School Leadership Council - Tuesday 9/24/24 - 3:30 pm
Parents are encouraged to participate in person at our parent center
or via Zoom: https://lausd.zoom.us/j/84657858209
iReady Diagnostic information is available for your review
Parent Workshops and Classes
Monday, September 2, 2024
Tuesday, September 3, 2024
English for adults - 9am
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
ELAC - 9am
Thursday, September 5, 2024
English for adults - 9 am
Friday, September 6, 2024
Introduction to Positive Behavior and Intervention - 9 am
Picture Day Information
Join us for parent workshops:
08/26 Stress Management
09/09 Know the scam, Don't be a victim
09/16 Resiliency
09/23 Late-life Transitions
09/30 Grief and loss
10/07 Holiday blues
This workshop starts at 9 am
Homework Help has begun!
COVID Policy
Save the Date - September 12, 2024 Back to School
Reminders
OUR WEBSITE HAS A NEW ADDRESS!
Please visit our website at https://olivevistams.lausd.org/
Uniform Policy
Students are expected to be in school uniform on the first day of school. Students and parents that may need assistance with uniforms should contact us at 818-833-3900.
Cell phone and earbud/airpod policy
Please know that Olive Vista does not allow electronics besides student computers to be used from when students enter campus until the final bell of the day. Electronics should be off and stored in backpacks. If you need to reach your student or get a message to them in an emergency, please call 818-833-3900 and select counseling or attendance office.
Free Lunch For All Students
Drop off in the morning
All parents are asked to DROP OFF students in the morning at the Borden gate, near our auditorium. Students should be dropped off no later than 8:15 am to ensure students make it to class on time.
Pick up after school
Dismissal Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday is at 3:16 pm
Dismissal Tuesday is at 2:15 pm
Two gates are open for dismissal. Please plan ahead with your child which gate you would like them to exit. We will open Tyler Street gate at the front of the school or Borden St gate next to the auditorium.
Please follow traffic laws - Drop students off on the school side sidewalk or use the crosswalk!
Cones will be set up along Borden street for drop off in the morning. Please ask your child to use the crosswalk if crossing the street, for everyone's safety drop your child off on the school side of the street.
Pick up after school should be within 20 minutes
If your child needs to remain at school longer than 20 minutes waiting for pick up, please sign your child up for the after school program!
LAUSD Region North Initiative for All Schools
After school program information
IMPORTANT Attendance Reminders
Attendance Matters
Per LAUSD policy, students are expected to be in school 96% of the the school year and should not miss more than seven (7) days of school for the ENTIRE year. Please be sure that your child arrives to school by 8:10 to ensure they have time to make it to school on time. Our first class of the day will begin at 8:25 am and dismissal will be at 3:16 pm.
This year we have added a few additional shortened days for students starting with Friday, September 13th when students will be dismissed at 2:15 pm. A schedule with all important dates will be home in the first day of school packet in the white envelope given to students on Monday the 12th.
OVMS Important Dates and Shortened Days
Important Calendar Dates 2024-2025
Dates for our Holidays and Shortened Days. Remember, students are dismissed at 2:15 pm EVERY Tuesday.