BSC Weekly Newsletter

It's hard to believe we've reached the end of 2024 already. Looking back, it has been a wonderfully successful year for our Balboa Family. We've supported our teachers in the classroom and funded an amazing enrichment program. We've helped our kids on the playground at psychomotor and chaperoned countless field trips. We've hosted fun community events and have shown our teachers all the love they deserve. The results speak for themselves; not just in iReady results or US News rankings (all of which are amazing) but in the smiles on our kids' faces and the passion they show for learning at Balboa.

My thanks to all of the teachers, staff, parents, our amazing volunteers, and especially our scholars, for putting in the time, effort, and hard work, to make Balboa the special place that it is. It has truly been an amazing year so far and as we look forward to 2025, I know it will only get even better.

I hope you get to pause and enjoy the Winter Break and holiday season. Enjoy the loving company of your family and appreciate all we have to be grateful for.

I'll see you in 2025!

Warmly,

Steven

Need a little time off as winter break begins? Drop your scholar off at K.I.D.S. CREW for an evening of games, activities, and crafts with their friends. Let the team at KIDS CREW take care of the kids while you get a few hours to yourself. A portion of the proceeds from this event will be donated to the BSC. Email registration@kids-crew.org to register!

For the 3rd year in a row, we will be participating in his Making Movies That Matter program; a unique opportunity for our 5th graders to create their own short film about an important topic of their choice. Last year he provided funding to support our Gardening and Science Lab programs. Just last week, he arranged for the installation of speed humps on Paso Robles to improve safety during our busy dropoff and pickup times. Be sure to contact his City District 12 office should you need any support.

Thank you Councilman Lee!

As mentioned above, speed humps have been installed on Paso Robles Avenue to ensure the safety of all of our families. A reminder to please slow down and pay attention when driving around Balboa. Use the crosswalks when walking, do not make a u-turn or double park, and please DO NOT block our neighbors' driveways.

If you are able to help out for an hour or more this week, we would love to have a few extra hands supporting our Spiritwear Store during the Holiday Shows. We will also be celebrating our teachers on Friday and would appreciate some extra help during our Teacher and Staff Holiday Luncheon.

Please signup for one or more slots here. THANK YOU!

Don't forget to use discount code BSCBLACKFRIDAY2024 to save 20% on your entire order.

Please bring a new, unwrapped toy to help our community during this holiday seasons. Bins will be out all next week. Coming to your scholar's winter performance (of course you are!). Please consider bringing a toy then!

There are many lost and found items that need to be claimed. Please stop by and check if your scholar left items behind, ideally before Winter Break!

Holiday Performances: Dec 10, 11, and 12

Winter Break: Dec 14 - Jan 5

Next BSC Meeting: Jan 16

Please continue to signup and support our Psychomotor activity. Please do not signup if you are not able to attend and be sure to encourage other approved volunteers to sign up too! Our scholars love seeing their parents out on the field helping.

Click here to signup. All dates for the rest of the school year have been added. Thank you in advance for all of your support.

It takes a great deal of effort to put together our yearbook. Please help by joining the yearbook committee and distribute the work amongst a group of dedicated and creative volunteers. Click here to read the different opportunities and signup.

Register to be an on-campus volunteer to help out during the school day. Classroom support, Psychomotor, Field Trips, and more. There are plenty of ways to help out. To learn more and to apply, please visit the LAUSD Volunteer Portal. You need to re-apply for each school year.

For questions, please contact Lisa Henderson: lisa.henderson@lausd.net

Shop our BSC Store and purchase your Spirit Wear shirt, hat, and hoodies for your scholar! https://www.balboaparents.org/spirit-store.html