DOLPHIN SPLASH
Volume 11: October 24 - 28, 2022
A Message from our principal, Ms. Saavedra
October 19th officially marks my first full month as principal of El Marino. It has been a great month of getting to know some wonderful families and amazing students. I have been impressed by the kindness of our students toward others and thank you in supporting them into becoming good citizens and a beautiful part of our El Marino Community.
Sincerely,
Paula Saavedra
EARTHQUAKE SAFETY
Each year we practice Earthquake safety in our schools. During an earthquake, you will reduce your chance of injury if you do the following:
When outdoors/outside, move away from buildings, telephone poles, streetlights, tr ees, or any other object which has the potential to fall over and possibly injure you. Try to remain calm and, once the shaking stops, look for an adult to assist you.
When indoors, drop down to your knees, stay low, and crawl under a sturdy table, desk, or other object. If there is no desk, table, or other form of shelter nearby, crawl next to an interior wall away from windows and objects that could fall and injure you.
Most importantly, be sure to pull yourself inward into as small a shape as possible, with your head facing the ground and your arm and hand covering your neck and head as protection.
DON'T FORGET TO PURCHASE YOUR FALL FESTIVAL TICKETS & PUMPKIN KITS BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL THIS WEEK!
MONDAY, OCTOBER 24
- PRINCIPAL COFFEE & CHAT WITH FAMILIES OF AFRICAN DESCENT
8:55am in the Auditorium
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25
- JAPANESE READING CLUB
8:00 - 8:30 am in the auditorium
See flier below
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26
- CHOIR REHEARSAL
8:00 - 8:35am in the Auditorium
- JAPANESE STORY TIME
5:30 - 5:50pm and 6:00 - 6:20pm on ZOOM
See flier below for more info
- MTSS COFFEE & CHAT
8:45am - 9:15am in the Auditorium
- SCHOOL SITE COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVES VOTING DUE
See info below
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27
- CLUB de LECTURA
8:00 - 8:30am in the Auditorium
See flier below for more info - ELAC & DELAC COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVES VOTING DUE
See info below
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28
- ATTENTION 5th GRADE FAMILIES:
Last day to submit your baby photos
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29
- FALL FESTIVAL!
11:00am - 4:00pm
FALL FESTIVAL 2022!
ALLEM FALL 2022 PLEDGE DRIVE -- WINNERS!
As we announced last week, we raised $210,711 in this year's pledge drive. Thanks again to all of you who donated. As promised, here are the winning classrooms:
Most Amount Raised Overall: Arenas Pablo, Room 20
Highest Percent Participation Classrooms:
Niimura, Room 17
Ezaki, Room 10
Burns, Room 36
Most Improved*: Mizuta, Room 13
*(and did not already win in another category)
Even though our Pledge Drive has concluded, it is not too late to donate to ALLEM. Please donate at https://allem.givecloud.co/, and consider us for any employer or matching donations.
Thank you so much for supporting ALLEM and our Target Language Support Providers!
october is disability awareness month
In honor of Disability Awareness month this October, El Marino PTA Special Education Committee is organizing a read-aloud of books on disability during the last two weeks of October.
We are recruiting parent volunteers who can read a selected book on disability for the first 5 minutes of the weekly library time for each class.
Please review the available slots from the link below:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0e44aaa82ca2f8c16-emlibrary
Each classroom has one library time per week, so each class has a total of two slots available. If you sign up, please contact your teacher to confirm the date and time you are arriving. On the date of your read-aloud, bring your volunteer badge, sign in at the front office and walk to the school library to await the class.
Volunteer clearance is required.
Questions? Contact chisato.komatsu@elmarinopta.org. Thank you!
PLEASE VOTE ON OUR SCHOOL SITE COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVES!
Hello Parents/Guardians:
The parents listed below have been nominated to represent El Marino as part of the School Site Council. For the 2022-2023 school year, we will need 3 parent representatives. Please vote for no more than 3 parents you would like to have as your representative to the School Site Council.
Ballots should be turned into the front office or emailed to Mrs. Saavedra at paulasaavedra@ccusd.org by Wednesday, October 26 at 3:15 pm. Please place a check or X on the line next to the person for whom you are voting.
Please see attached SSC Parent Ballot.
Romina Aghai
Jamie Escoto
Van Johnson
Emily C. Mayeda
Marcy Nick Shah
Anubhav Savant
Daniella Mugar
Beatrice Soto
Jill Defina Weinberg
Arnecia Williams
Voting for our ELAC & DELAC Committee
Good Evening El Marino English Language Families,
It is your right to vote for your representatives to serve on the English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC). Please find the ballot below. Please return it by email or in person to the front office by: Thursday, October 27th, 2022. English Learner Parents/Guardians: Please vote for up to 5 parents/guardians of English learners by checking the box next to the person’s name.
Es su derecho votar por sus representantes que cumplan con su cargo en el ELAC. Por favor complete el formulario de abajo. Por favor devuelvalo por correo electrónico o a la oficina de la escuela antes del jueves, 27 de octubre, 2022. Padres/Tutores de Alumnos que Aprenden inglés: por favor vote por hasta 5 padres/tutores de alumnos que aprenden inglés marcando el casillero correspondiente al lado del nombre de la persona.
Thank you / Muchas Gracias,
Mr. Torres
Did you miss the zoom meeting from Tuesday, October 18?
RECORDING OF October 18th, 2022: Parent Information Night
Click here for slides used during the Parent Night presentation.
what are we doing in vocal music
K/K/1/2 Vocal Music:
Vocal music at El Marino has started off wonderfully this year! If your student is in TK or Kindergarten they have vocal music every Wednesday with Ms. Koplinka-Loehr or Mrs. Gallagher. 1st and 2nd graders have music every other Wednesday. We have been having so much fun singing, dancing, and moving to music together!
If you are in TK or Kindergarten with Mrs. Gallagher, please ask your student for their "Ask Me" sheet that was handed out to them in music class. You can ask them to sing Oh My, No More Pie, Hop, Ol' Squirrel, and Frog in the Meadow. Additionally, you can ask them to dance our Celia Cruz dance, "La Vida Es Un Carnival"
If you are in TK or Kindergarten with Ms. Koplinka-Loehr, please ask your student for their "Ask Me" sheet that was handed out to them in music class. You can ask them to sing "Hickety Pickety Bumblebee" and "Oh My, No More Pie", and "Hop, Ol' Squirrel,". Additionally, you can ask them to dance "Also Spracht Zarathustra," and show you their timpani drum!
If your student is in 1st grade with Mrs. Gallagher, ask your student to sing Oh My, No More Pie, Blackbird, Blackbird, and Pass the Pumpkin. 2nd graders with Mrs. Gallagher can sing our "Hello Song" in 6 languages and can teach you the game "Zapatito Blanco". You can also ask your student to tell you about our friend Armando the Avocado and demonstrate what their head voice is!
If your student is in 1st grade with Ms. Koplinka-Loehr, ask your student to sing "Up Above My Head," "Circle Round the Zero" and "I Let her Go-Go" for you--and encourage them to do the song-dances with you, as well! You can also ask your student to perform the dance to "Waltz in Ab" by Johannes Brahms. If your student is in 2nd grade with Ms. Koplinka-Loehr, please ask them to sing "Tikka Takka Tikka Takka Wally Woo Woo," and "Penny You Must Wander," (and they can play the penny passing game with you, as well!) You can also ask your student to perform the dance to "Waltz in Ab" by Johannes Brahms.
If you have any questions about the vocal music program, feel free to reach out directly to Mrs. Gallagher at: kimberlygallagher@ccusd.org or Ms. Koplinka-Loehr at: daniellekoplinkaloehr@ccusd.org.
We hope you are having fun listening to your students' wonderful singing voices!
4th & 5th Grade Instrumental Music Program
For more information, please refer to the following information letters: English or Spanish
Recording of Information Night with Mr. Pascoe: 4th & 5th Instrumental Music Night with Mr. Pascoe
Ready to enroll: CCUSD Instrumental Music Enrollment Form
Please feel free to reach out to Mr. Pascoe at andrewpascoe@ccusd.org if you have any additional questions.
Thank you for your interest in CCUSD Music.
Free Bus Fare Information
Pick up your TAP card in your school office and register it. This lets students ride on the bus to school for free.
USE YOUR PTA MEMBERSHIP TO GET DISCOUNTS AT LOCAL BUSINESSES!
CLEARED VOLUNTEER INFO
El Marino welcomes cleared volunteers to help as needed by their child's teacher or other campus needs and activities.
If your volunteer clearance is current, please make sure to check the following:
- TB is up to date. If not, check with Denise Enoch by emailing at deniseenoch@ccusd.org
- Proof of vaccination has been provided to the school office.
Volunteer Orientation Dates TBD
Please use this VOLUNTEER FORM to see how you can make a positive difference!
HEALTH TECHNICIAN
WAIVER
For students and families to participate in PTA sponsored events or activities, please fill out the Waiver Form below. Thank you!
it with the front office of your school.
Monday, October 31
- Halloween Parade - 9:00am
November 1-2
- Día de Muertos Altar Presentation
Wednesday, November 2
- ALLEM Board Meeting
7:00pm on ZOOM
November 8-10
- 3-Part Series to Support Parents Through The IEP Process
Wednesday, November 9
- Undokai
Thursday, November 10
- PTA Meeting
7:00pm on ZOOM
November 14-18
- Book Fair
2022-2023 CCUSD SCHOOL CALENDAR
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Location: 11450 Port Rd, Culver City, CA 90230, USA
Phone: 310-842-4241
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