The Weekly Wave

Happy Weekend Short Avenue Families and Friends!

This has been a wonderful two weeks of school and I hope that all of our students and families are now getting into the rhythm of the school day cycle with going to bed on time and getting to school on time.

This week we welcome our parents to our adults-only Back to School Night event. The schedule is below and we hope that all of our families are able to attend to meet your child’s teacher and to learn more about the academic expectations this school year.

We continue to work hard to keep families informed. We have this Weekly Wave. We have Class DoJo. We have our school website that is still being tweaked and updated. Another tool that all families need is the Parent Portal. Every student, 100%, needs to have at least one member of their family connected to this portal. We sent home unique information required for completing this task and we are here to help as well. If you have not yet joined, please join this week.

In the coming days we are going to be sending home Covid tests with all students and staff. The reality is that while Covid is endemic, it is also still very much present in our communities and our lives. We have many Covid tests at Short Ave and I very much want to save our families the stress and cost of having to purchase tests.

Finally, please make sure your calendars are updated. There is NO SCHOOL on Friday, August 30. There is also NO SCHOOL on Monday, September 2. There is a calendar on Class DoJo and our website to assist all of you with planning and staying up to date.

The heat remains so please stay hydrated, please stay safe, and please enjoy the rest of your weekend.

See you Monday!

Mr. Lamb

August 27th- Back to School Night @ 5:00pm

August 27th- FoSA Parent Mixer- 7:00 - 9:30pm @ Rasselbock Kitchen and Beer Garden (after Back to School Night, see details below)

August 30th- No School, Admissions Day

September 2nd- No School, Labor Day

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.

The Dolphin Discovery Club registration is OPEN! Please visit the DDC website (Friends of Short Avenue (jumbula.com)) to register for the enrichment classes offered this fall.

We heard feedback that TK families needed some options. So...GREAT NEWS!! Got Game just opened Arty Party and Playground Masters to TK!! See the Dolphin Discovery Club Enrichment chart below.

Registration opened on Saturday, August 24th and all reports have been that the process has been smooth with the new website. Most importantly, there are still a number of spaces left in a number of classes. So it is definitely not too late to be part of the Dolphin Discovery Club!

Some of the classes that have not yet met the minimum number of students needed for the vendors to conduct the class are: LegoMasters, Improv Theater, Messy Science, Arty Party, Playground Masters, Hogwarts Academy, Idea and Innovation Lab, Pokemon Social, Flag Football and Spanish (1st/2nd). Many of the other classes have also not reached the maximum number of students.

For those who have enrolled in a DDC class, we will be sending by email a more formal registration form with all required information (e.g., pick up authorizations, medical information, emergency contacts and more specific school information). Please be on the lookout for that this week so that you can complete and return it to us at your earliest convenience..

If you have any questions or issues with the registration process, please send an email to ddc@friendsofshortavenue.org

Musical Theater

Also, please note that if you registered for Musical Theater, your child will still need to audition for the program this coming Wednesday, 8/28 if they want to act in the program.

Please see the emails sent by Ms. Marina on 8/23 to all families that filled out the google form expressing interest in the musical theater class. If you have not filled out the google form yet, please do so - Google form

Need an emergency preparedness kit but don't have time or the energy to put one together? We've got you covered! $15 per kit.

Head to our online store for purchase: https://shorturl.at/XQO1K

For each kit purchased, please fill in information in this Google form: https://forms.gle/M597K8oeWqTsSFhx9

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 can be picked up at Back to School night on 8/27 at the FoSA table on the front lawn.

FOSA will be selling light snacks, drinks, spiritwear, and emergency preparedness kits on the front lawn!

Come join us after at our Short Ave Adult Restaurant Night at Rasselbock Kitchen & Beer Garden. Enjoy some great food and drinks while mingling with fellow Short Ave families. Rasselbock will generously donate 20% of their net profit back to our school.

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

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

Labor Day Camps:

EC Kids is a sports camp in Culver City. They are hosting a camp on August 30th.

Euro Soccer is hosting a Labor Day Camp on August 30th and September 2nd, ( we have both of those days off)

Volunteering

Are you interested in volunteering in your child's classroom, the library, or the garden? 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

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

SOCIAL MEDIA: Last week I posted on our Instagram and Facebook a reminder to read the Weekly Wave, The Dolphin Discover Club flyer, photos of our edible garden and thank you's to the people and businesses that support it, the Pitfire Restaurant Night flyer, and photos from the Library! Please SET YOUR INSTAGRAM / FACEBOOK 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!

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

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