Balboa Families,

Please take a moment to take the School Experience Survey to share what you think about your and your child's experiences with the school. The results will provide valuable feedback to the school and District about the school climate with teachers, administrators, and other parents, Use the following link to complete the survey https://www.lausd.org/Page/19469 The survey is available in English, Spanish, and Korean. All parent survey results are anonymous and cannot be tied back to an individual. We are aiming for 100% participation so please don't wait!

Thank you!

Check out some of the photographs of our brilliant bridges designed and tested by our Balboa scholars! We definitely have some civil engineers in the making! Great work, scholars!

Ella Basel, Thomas DeBone, Sofia Flores, and Isabelle Nagy spent a delightful Sunday afternoon commemorating Dr. Jane Goodall’s 90th birthday. They began by arranging a captivating display at the activity fair, showcasing their remarkable achievements with Balboa Gifted Magnet Roots & Shoots. As they shared their impactful endeavors spanning people, animals, and the environment, they graciously treated fellow guests to tokens of appreciation. Each guest received a symbolic marble representing the Earth, accompanied by a heartfelt prompt to pass it on as a gesture of kindness, fostering a ripple effect of goodwill. Additionally, they distributed seed packets and offered a communal birthday card for attendees to sign in honor of Jane. Following the bustling engagement with approximately 300 invited guests at the activity fair, everyone settled down to bask in Dr. Goodall’s enlightening discourse. Her captivating blend of wisdom and humor resonated deeply with the intimate gathering of roots and shoots enthusiasts. Jane's engaging Q&A session left everyone spellbound, culminating in a joyous rendition of Happy Birthday accompanied by an enchanting video presentation. The afternoon proved to be a memorable occasion, fostering meaningful connections with fellow groups and cherished moments in the company of Jane Goodall herself.

You may find minutes from our February meeting here.

Join us for our next BSC Meeting on March 20, 2024 at 8:30 AM. Lots of exciting events coming up and elections will be held soon! We'll be meeting in person in the PTR and on zoom with the following details:

• Meeting ID: 316 546 2990 | Passcode: Balboa

Save the date for Balboa's International Festival of the Arts on April 14 at 3:00. Featuring arts, crafts, music, and activities from around the world, this fun event highlights the rich diversity that makes Balboa so unique.

Are you an artist? Do you have a creative side? Would you like to share art from your culture or country? We need your help making this event a success. Please sign up to host a booth using this form. Any safe idea that gives our children an opportunity to see and try creating art from around the world is welcomed!

Also, be sure to check out highlights from last year's Festival here.

Our friends at Northridge Art Studio are running a camp to keep your young artist busy over Spring Break. Be sure to mention Balboa Magnet when registering and the Northridge Art Studio will make a donation to support the Balboa Spirit Club.

Our scholars will be treated to unique stations focused on caring for the planet and our gardens. Please keep an eye out for opportunities to assist with this event or chaperone your classroom through the event.

• Seed bombs, bee hotels, campus cleanup, nature mindfulness, and more!

• Please help chaperone classes in the garden this week through unique gardening stations.

Nominate a deserving teacher to be recognized as a Hero during the North Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce's Fifth Annual Heroes in Education program. Submit your nomination here.

Yearbook Dedications/Lovelines/Shoutouts are now available for purchase! They may be purchased alone or in combination with a yearbook. Purchases must be made by Friday, March 22nd. They must then be completed and submitted by Friday, April 5th. Please see below for steps and further information.

1. Go to ybpay.com

2. Enter School ID 3664724

3. Opt to either "Purchase a Yearbook" or "Purchase an Advertisement for My Student"

4. Enter your student's name and grade

5. Select "Shoutout Color" and click Next

6. Enter your payment information and submit

Within 1-2 days of completing your purchase you will be sent an email invitation to write and submit your "ad". Please do not alter the font size or you will risk it being illegible. The box will show random text as an example of the text. Replace it with your own words. For example: "Cassidy, we are so proud of your hard work this year. Next year is a new adventure! Love Mom and Nana" The verbiage can be misleading. NO PHOTOS can be uploaded. If not completed by April 5th you will be directed to get a refund and your Dedication will not be included in the yearbook. Thank you for understanding. Please direct questions to your Room Parent or balboayearbook123@gmail.com.

Hello parents!

I'm delighted to invite you to our fourth and final session of Nova classes for this year! This session runs April 2nd through May 30th. We will be continuing our Minecraft Mondays and Chess Tuesdays, as well as the LEGO Idea Lab: Roads, Rails, And Lego Tales on Thursdays!

As a reminder, if your child is currently attending, you must register for the next session to continue attending after session 3 ends this week. Registration is already open at starinc.org. Please see the attached flyer for full dates and details. Registration closes Friday the 22nd at 6pm!"

Then for after spring break, can we remove the Nova info and add back the summer break and galaxy 24/25 information? I hope that makes sense - I want to highlight Nova next week in particular.

Thank you so so much! Please let me know if you have any questions.

Best,

Ellie

Ellie Lang-Ree (they/them)

(310) 386 - 6359

Balboa Magnet STAR Site Director

Our friends at the Museum of the San Fernando Valley will be hosting a Renaissance Book Faire on April 21. Kids are free and adults $2 or free with a gently used book donation.

This year's theme is Percy Jackson and attendees are encouraged to dress as their favorite character.

Balboa Magnet will have a talent show on Thursday, May 30 for grades 1 through 5. If your child would like to participate, please fill out this form as a preliminary step to show interest. In addition, interested scholars will submit a video of their talent to be considered. Space/time is limited so filling out the form and/or submitting a video does not guarantee participation in the show. Thank you for your understanding.

FORM MUST BE COMPLETED BY MARCH 22nd and Videos will be due by APRIL 4th.

Yearbooks are now available for $30 through ybpay.com. Our school ID is 3664724. Don't miss out on the memories!

Yearbook sales will end on April 19. Don't forget to place your order!

Families, shrimp will be added on the school cafeteria menu. If your scholar has any shellfish allergies, please be aware of what is being served on the daily cafeteria menu. Please visit https://lausd.yumyummi.com/webapp/balboa-el-prep/daily/lunch to find the lunch menu.