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Dear La Ballona Families,
We are thrilled to present ARISTOCATS KIDS to you! Each cast member has committed to rehearsals every Tuesday and Thursday for the last three months. Witnessing the joy on the students' faces has been truly inspiring and heartwarming. While it's been nerve-wracking for them to perform on stage, focusing on choreography and memorizing lines, they have approached it all with incredible passion. Numerous students contributed in various behind-the-scenes roles by crafting posters, designing tickets, and assembling the program. They constructed sets, prepared props, designed costumes, and developed effective advertisements. We invite you to experience the extraordinary talent, artistry, and determination of our cast.
The support from everyone involved in this journey has been invaluable. We could not have brought this musical to life without the dedication, commitment, and adaptability of our community. Musical Directors, La Ballona's PTA, staff, parent volunteers, and many others have played a crucial role in making this weekend's show, one to see!
You don’t want to miss our Disney Musical: The Aristocats Kids! Tickets are on sale now at https://laballona.ludus.com/
Ticket Prices:
Reserved Seats: Adults $10 | Students $5
General Admission: Adults $9 | Students $4
Performance Schedule:
Scales Cast: Friday, March 14 at 6 PM
Arpeggios Cast: Saturday, March 15 at 2 PM
With Lion's Pride,
Dr. Becky Godbey, Principal
Ms. Brenda Selva, Assistant Principal
Our school website https://laballona.ccusd.org/
Our PTA website https://laballonapta.org/
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March's Book: Los cientos de hiyabs de Hana/Hana's Hundreds of Hijabs by Razeena Omar Gutta
Story Read Aloud (English & Spanish)
Hana has a humongous collection of hijabs and accessories – and her hijab is always styled superbly. But when her overflowing collection gets a little out of hand, Hana knows something needs to be done . . . and comes up with a clever plan for sharing her talents and possessions with her community! Young makers will chuckle along with this humorous tale of creative problem-solving and learning to help others.
Selected Resources:
Guiding Questions:
Do you know what a hijab is? A hijab is a headscarf worn proudly as a part of the Muslim faith. Do you know anyone who wears a hijab? ¿Sabes qué es un hijab? Un hijab es un pañuelo que se lleva con orgullo como parte de la fe musulmana. ¿Conoces a alguien que use un hijab?
Many people wear special head wear or clothing representing their faith. Why is it never okay to tease someone for the way they are dressed? Muchas personas usan prendas especiales que representan su fe. ¿Por qué nunca está bien burlarse de alguien por la forma en que se viste?
Hana donates some hijabs. What does that mean? Have you ever donated anything? Hana dona algunos hijabs. ¿Qué significa eso? ¿Alguna vez has donado algo?
What does it mean to recycle? What do you think it means when it says Hana upcycles her mama’s old skirts? ¿Qué significa reciclar? ¿Qué crees que significa cuando dice que Hana reutiliza las faldas viejas de su mamá?
Additional Book: The Boldest White: A Story of Hijab and Community by Ibtihaj Muhammad, Olympic Medalist (Author Read Aloud)
We held our ELAC meeting this week, and we are excited to celebrate two students who have been reclassified. Congratulations to Margaret Wong from Sra. Arzate's class and Camila Rivas from Sra. Galicia's class! A heartfelt thank you to the families who were able to join us. For those who were unable to attend, we have provided the slide presentations in both English and Spanish. Below are the links to the ELPAC and Parent Resources that were discussed, which are also available on our school's website under the ELAC section. We look forward to your presence at our next meeting on April 17th at 9:00 AM. We will delve into the state test, CAASPP, which all students will be taking in May. Furthermore, we will emphasize the significance of attendance and discuss the SPSA (School Plan for Student Achievement).
The Summative ELPAC assessments for English Learners in 3rd-5th grade, begin this week. Meanwhile, students in K-2nd grade, are scheduled to take their assessments the week of May 5th. Teachers have and will continue to develop students' English Development.
Ramadan begun on February 28th and will end on March 29th. It marks a period of fasting and prayer. During Ramadan people fast or refrain from eating and drinking, during daylight and come together as a family to partake of nightly feasts.
Students who are fasting, can visit the Principal or Assistant's office during their lunch for games and/or activities. We encourage our families that celebrate Ramadan, to share their family tradition in a video to share with our La Ballona Community.
i-Ready Learning is a collection of high-quality instructional resources that help students learn and grow by accessing grade-level materials in English-Language Arts and mathematics. Grounded in best-practice instructional design, these tools provide rigorous and motivating reading and mathematics instruction that:
- Engages students of all levels and backgrounds
- Motivates students to persist in skill building
- Provides scaffolded support that meets the needs of all students
- Creates personal learning pathways for each student in i-Ready Personalized Instruction
- Connects to i-Ready Diagnostic data so teachers can make informed teaching decisions
CCUSD uses i-Ready for interim assessments administered 3 times a year (August, January, June) for grades K-8. Parents/guardians can access student scores as well as support materials for their students to increase their learning.
CCUSD and i-Ready hosted a parent training session which presented information on i-Ready and accessing the parent portal.
Click here to access the presentation in English.
Click here to access the presentation in Spanish.
Click here to access i-Ready’s Family Center.
This Week at La Ballona
Monday, March 10
- Before and Afterschool Tutoring
- Summative ELPAC testing for EL Students (3rd-5th grade) begins
Tuesday, March 11
- Before and Afterschool Tutoring
- Summative ELPAC testing
- Disney Musical Rehearsal, 3:15pm
Wednesday, March 12
- Choir at 8:00 am
- Instrumental Music
- Summative ELPAC testing
- Parent Education: Healthy Friendship/Social Skills, 9am (Virtual)
- Early Dismissal, 1:45pm
- CCMS Panel for Incoming 6th graders w/IEPs or 504s, 6:30pm (Zoom)
Thursday, March 13
- Before and Afterschool Tutoring
- Summative ELPAC testing
- Disney Musical Rehearsal, 3:15pm
Friday, March 14
- Before and Afterschool Tutoring
- Summative ELPAC testing
- Family Friday, 8:35 am
- Bilingual Story time @ Village Well, 11:00am
- Disney Musical Performance: The Aristocats Kids, 6pm (ticketed event)
Saturday, March 15
- Disney Musical Performance: The Aristocats Kids, 2pm (ticketed event)
La Ballona Elementary School
Culver City, CA 90232
Email: rosyreyes@ccusd.org
Website: www.laballona.ccusd.org
Location: La Ballona Elementary School, Washington Boulevard, Culver City, CA, USA
Phone: 3108424334
Facebook: facebook.com/laballonaelementary
Twitter: @LaBallona