BSC Weekly Newsletter

Friday, October 11 is a minimum day with dismissal at 1:03 p.m. Please feel free to wear bright colors in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month!

Breakfast will be served before school begins between 7:45-8:15 a.m. During the school day, there is only one brunch break on minimum days.

Math Day is on Friday, October 11th from 1:30-3:30 p.m. At dismissal, students participating in Math Day will be instructed to meet Ms. Chun and Mr. Lopez by the STEAM lab before their math quest begins. If you would like for your scholar to participate, you must sign up using this google link: https://forms.gle/xQyXa4AiCsLgUSkS6 Scholars not signed up will not be allowed to participate. Registration will close tomorrow, October 7th.

It might not feel quite like fall yet but that won't stop us from heading to the farm for your Balboa Spirit Club's 3rd Annual Harvest Festival. The Corn Maze returns this year with a fun Snoopy theme, plenty of pumpkins, games, and lots of fun!!

Mark your calendars for October 22. More details and registration coming very soon!!

Please join us for our October BSC meeting on Tuesday, October 15 at 8:30 AM in the PTR. Jump on zoom if you won't be able to make it in person. We'll review the results of our COMPASS Fund Drive, look towards our next events, and start planning for the holidays (if Costco can put out their lights, so can we!)

Review our September meeting presentation and minutes by clicking the links.

YMCA, in partnership with the LA Kings hockey team, is offering free Youth Ball Hockey leagues and clinics at YMCAs throughout Los Angeles County. Our LA Kings Youth Ball Hockey leagues are available for youth ages 4-14, and a YMCA membership is not required to participate—this program is open to all youth in the community. Additionally, all gear, including safety equipment, hockey sticks, and balls, is provided at no extra cost. The only responsibility for parents or caregivers is to bring their child to the local YMCA for practices and games. Practices are typically one evening per week, with games and scrimmages held on Friday nights or Saturday mornings/afternoons.

If you are interested in sharing this free program, register online at www.ymcala.org/ballhockey or by visiting your local participating YMCA. This is a great opportunity for young people, particularly girls and students of color, to experience the sport of hockey as we cheer on our LA Kings this season. Over 500 students registered for our youth ball hockey leagues and clinics this past spring, and all received free tickets to an LA Kings hockey game at Crypto.com Arena. Season begins October 28.

Choices application is now open through December 2. Fifth grade families, if you would like your scholar to continue in the magnet program in middle school, be sure to submit your application before the deadline. Scholars returning to Balboa Magnet next year do not need to submit an application, no action is required.

Go to http://echoices.lausd.net

Sign up to help volunteer for your own scholar's class and help out any other classes you might see need a volunteer or two. Click here to signup. Save this link to signup for new dates as they continue to be added.

Please note: You must be a district approved, on-campus volunteer to assist during Psychomotor. Please do not signup yet if you have not received confirmation that you have been approved to volunteer.

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