BSC Weekly Newsletter

Please join Ms. Chun for the next Coffee with the Principal on Thursday, November 14th, at 8:30 a.m. Ms. Franke will be presenting a mini parent workshop titled Emotional Regulation and Communication Skills. For those unable to join in person, here’s the Zoom link: https://lausd.zoom.us/j/5783029939?omn=82702338524.

As we head into the holiday months, let’s remind our scholars to ground themselves with an attitude of gratitude. Please support our Student Council’s food drive, which runs from November 6 to 20. More details can be found in the attached flyer.

Choices application is now open. 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

The BSC is hosting a Parent Night Out in partnership with our good friends at Code Ninjas. Drop your scholar off at Code Ninjas for 3 hours of STEM activities and fun on Friday, November 15 starting at 6:00 PM. A portion of the proceeds from this event will be donated to the Balboa Spirit Club. A snack and drink will be provided. Spaces are limited. Visit this registration page to signup.

Minimum days week of 11/18-22

November 18 - 1:03 dismissal

November 19 - 1:38 dismissal

November 20 - 1:03 dismissal

November 21 - 1:03 dismissal

November 22 - 1:03 dismissal

Thanksgiving Break 11/25-29

Join us for the November BSC meeting on 11/20 at 8:30 AM in the PTR. If you can't make it in person, please jump on zoom to participate:

Meeting ID: 316 546 2990

Passcode: Balboa

Minutes from our October meeting are available here.

Let us know how your school year is going. Anything you'd like to see your BSC doing to continue delivering a great experience for our scholars?

All Psychomotor dates are now available for Sign Up!

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