Sea Dragons' Diary

https://photos.app.goo.gl/xf9wiYtoZJ65nM3K6

Indigenous Virtual Library: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1lR3QXRiTFV6lJkvmAPTvKlWbFtcU3kULkxI983bKvRo/edit#slide=id.gfb07e36ca8_0_0

Thanksgiving Virtual Library:

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1jgHoE1pVo9zHxZkam_p6B06F6SWbmYNdbIH2Y9cZRRA/edit#slide=id.gfcd5c65a7f_0_0

Family Education Bullying and Problem Solving Prevention Parent Workshop Recording: https://youtu.be/Oe-wkIrw2lc

TK/K/1/2 Vocal Music

Happy Autumn! We have been having so much fun singing our fall-themed songs in our vocal music class. In music class in October, every TK/K/1/2 student practiced "Danse Macabre," our October-themed classical music piece by Camille Saint-Seans. Ask your student to perform "Danse Macabre" and act out the skeletons and ghosts, including a violinist in the graveyard. If you want to just listen to the music of "Danse Macabre," you can click on this link to the song.

If your student is in TK or Kindergarten, please ask them to sing you their "Pass the Pumpkin" song map that was handed out this week. You can also ask them to sing "Oh My Aunt Came Back," which was included on the same "Ask Me" sheet. Have fun making up new verses to these fun songs!

If your student is in 1st grade, ask your student to sing "Black Cat," and ask them to perform the song map they received this week for "Black Cat." You can also ask them to perform "I'm Alabama Bound," which is included on the same "Ask Me" sheet. Where else can you travel in the song? Feel free to make up your own verse!

If your student is in 2nd grade, we have been singing the spooky song "Old Woman All Skin and Bones." See if your student can surprise you at the end of this song! This month, in honor of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, we have been singing "Shalom Chaverim," our round in Hebrew and English. We also have been singing the very fun circle game song, "Pass the Witch's Broomstick." See if you can play this passing game at home with your student! You can look for all of these songs, including sheet music for the songs, on the "Ask Me" sheet that was handed out this week during music class.

If you have any questions about the TK/K/1/2 vocal music program, feel free to reach out directly to Ms. Koplinka-Loehr at: daniellekoplinkaloehr@ccusd.org

We hope you are having fun listening to your students' wonderful singing voices!

Jazz Hands For Autism

By Leilani Arbuckle-Lopez

5th Grader from Ms. Fulinara's Class

In recognition of Disability Awareness month, on Wednesday morning, October 23rd, there was an assembly by Jazz Hands for Autism. The people who performed for us were Miss Brandi and Mr. Jordan. Mr. Jordan sang and played the piano and Miss Brandi sung acapella. The pace of the presentation wasn’t too fast and wasn’t too slow. It was just right. And the performers’ enthusiasm was contagious.

My favorite part of the assembly was in the beginning when Miss Brandi was singing “Country Road Take Me Home.” She sang it beautifully as the students listened. Next up was Mr. Jordan’s performance. He played the piano and sung at the same time. At one point, he had the students sing with him. He would sing one part of the song and then the students would repeat that part of the song after him. This continued throughout the whole song. All the students participated and had fun singing with him.

Miss Brandi and Mr. Jordan kept the students engaged with a question-and-answer session. The students asked interesting questions like how old they are, what Disney movies they like, what their favorite type of music is, and Miss Brandi even shared that she had sung Disney songs. They were happy to answer the students’ questions.

This assembly was exciting, engaging and Miss Brandi and Mr. Jordan were welcoming to all of us. Jazz Hands for Autism reminds us of one of our own PRIDE expectations, inclusion, because they include and support people with autism that want to be musicians. The students enjoyed the assembly, and I think some might even be inspired to sing or learn an instrument themselves.

"We Tell Stories" Assembly

Parents, we are excited to invite your child to experience “We Tell Stories,” a unique, interactive theatre experience designed to ignite imagination, celebrate diversity, and foster creativity. This storytelling troupe will take students on a journey through global literature, folklore, and mythology, using costumes, props.

From their website: WE TELL STORIES is a multiethnic storytelling troupe with a fourfold purpose.

• To Entertain And Stimulate The Imaginative Instincts Of Any Audience Young At Heart Through The Literature, Folklore And Mythology Of All Times And Cultures;
• To Illuminate The Artistic Processes Involved In The Creation Of Theatre By Crafting An Interactive Environment In Which Actors And Audience May Share A Reciprocal Creativity;
• To Inspire Communication As The Highway Along Which Peace May Travel;
• To Advocate The "Flower Pot" Rather Than The "Melting Pot" Image Of Society--Elucidating An Intercultural Awareness Of The Humanity That Unites Us And The Beauties That Distinguish Us.

After the assembly, spark meaningful conversations with your child by asking:

1. What was your favorite story, and why did it stand out to you?
2. What did you learn about the importance of storytelling?

We look forward to hearing all about their favorite moments and the lessons they bring home!

*Information prepared by the Lin Howe PTA Equity Committee. Email linhoweequity@gmail.com to get involved.

*Funding for the "We Tell Stories" program provided by the Culver City Education Fund. To donate: https://ccef4schools.org/donate/

PTA REMINDERS

Upcoming Important Dates

November 4-8 - Fall Book Fair

Thursday, November 7 - PTA Meeting at 6pm in Staff Lounge

Friday, November 8 - Wild Child Night! (5th Grade Fundraiser)

Monday, November 11 - NO SCHOOL

Thursday, November 21 - Coffee At The Steps after dropoff

November 25-29 - Thanksgiving Break

Saturday, December 7 - Winter Wonderland Family Fun Night

Next PTA Meeting - Thursday, November 7 @ 6pm

• Our November PTA Meeting will be Thursday, November 7th at 6pm in the Lin Howe staff lounge.
• Note: This is the last PTA Meeting of 2024 as there is no December meeting!
• Parking will be available in the district lot from 5:45pm to 8:15pm. If the gate on Irving is not open please use the gate on School St.
• FREE child care (including pizza!) is provided in the cafeteria. RSVP for childcare here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSegUVJd48RzdKZ6Np365T--1mIgTYWUrRn1woT3eYx0VEC8-A/viewform?usp=pp_url

Lin Howe Library
8:30am to 5pm
(open until 6:00pm on Thursday, November 7th before the PTA Meeting!)

CLASS VISITS
All classes will visit during school hours and you may send cash (in an envelope, please) or purchase a gift card by clicking here: GIFT CARDS. A portion of the proceeds go back to the school exclusively for purchasing books for the library.

DONATIONS
If you are interested in donating a gift card to make sure every child can get a book during the Book Fair, please purchase a gift card here: GIFT CARDS and when asked, include:
Recipient’s Name: “Student”
Classroom: “Book Fair”
Email: Enter YOUR email address (we will get a copy on our end).

TEACHER WISH LISTS
Stop by the Book Fair to see wish lists from our teachers... they would love a book to add to their classroom libraries!

VOLUNTEERS
We are looking for cleared volunteers to help during classroom visits as well as during set up (Thursday 10/31 from 9:30-Noon) and tear down (Friday 11/8 from 5-7pm). We are only able to allow cleared adult volunteers - please do not bring siblings during school day volunteer shifts. All ages are welcome to visit the book fair after school. Please contact your child's teacher if you would like to find out when their class is visiting the book fair.

Sign up here: VOLUNTEER SIGN UPS. Thank you!

ONLINE SHOPPING
You may also support our Book Fair by shopping online here: ONLINE BOOK FAIR. Please note that books purchased online will arrive to classrooms in November. Teacher Wish Lists are only available in person at the Book Fair.

We hope you'll join us at the Book Fair! If you have any questions, contact LinHoweBookFair@gmai

Wild Child Night! Friday, November 8 - Support 5th Grade Fundraising!

Gather your friends and enjoy some fun! Akasha Restaurant will also be offering 10% towards our 5th grade fundraising efforts on this night, so consider registering your kids for this and then heading to Akasha for some adult time. Please mention Lin Howe when making your reservation and placing your order.

SCHOOL HOLIDAYS AND ADJUSTED SCHEDULES

2024-2025

EARLY DISMISSALS: Every Wednesday and December 9, 10, 12, 13, 16, 17 and 20, March 21, May 8-9 June 13, 2024

TRANSITIONAL KINDERGARTEN THROUGH 5TH GRADE - 1:45 PM

EVERY WEDNESDAY IS EARLY DISMISSAL

November 1 Pupil Free- Teacher Work Day

November 11 Veteran’s Day – School Closed

November 25-29 Thanksgiving Holiday – School Closed

December 9-10, 12-13, 16-17 Parent Teacher Conferences - Early Dismissal

December 20, 2024 Early Dismissal (for winter break)

Dec. 23-Jan. 3 Winter Recess– School Closed

Jan. 20 Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Birthday -School Closed

February 10 President Lincoln’s Day – School Closed

February 17 President Washington’s Day – School Closed

March 7 Pupil Free- Teacher Work Day

March 24-April 4 Spring Break – School Closed

School Resumes April 7

May 8-9 Targeted Parent Teacher Conferences - Early Dismissal

May 26 Memorial Day – School Closed

June 13 Last Day of School –Early Dismissal

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