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The Weekly Roar!

September 5, 2026

The Weekly Roar!September 5, 2026
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1. Around the School 1. Around the School

Back to School Night

Thank you to everyone who attended our Back to School Night last week! 💛

If you were unable to attend or would like to review the information, the Principal’s presentation slides are linked below. Be sure to check out the helpful information from our librarian, counselor, music teacher, and art teacher.


We’re looking forward to a wonderful year together! 🦁

Back to School 26-27 BTSN

Back to School 26-27 BTSN

Welcome to La Ballona Bienvenidos a La Ballona 2026-2027

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Wednesday's Principal Video

Dr. Godbey's Wednesday Video

Videos | Library | Loom - 1 September 2026

Videos | Library | Loom - 1 September 2026

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🌈 Kindergarten Colors of the Day

Want to join our Kindergarten team in celebrating Colors of the Day? Wear the color of the day and join the fun! 🎨


❤️ Sept. 8: Red
🧡 Sept. 9: Orange
💛 Sept. 10: Yellow
💚 Sept. 11: Green
💙 Sept. 14: Blue
💜 Sept. 15: Purple
🩷 Sept. 16: Pink
🖤 Sept. 17: Black
🤍 Sept. 18: White
🤎 Sept. 21: Brown
🌈 Sept. 22–25: Rainbow Week!

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🏥 SchoolCare Health Office Notifications

At the beginning of the school year, families should have received an email from activation@schoolcare.com inviting you to log in to SchoolCare.


📧 Parents must log in each school year to receive notifications when their child visits the health office.



If you did not receive the activation email or need assistance, please contact SchoolCare directly at support@schoolcare.com.

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Singing Lions Choir Registration Form is OPEN!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfn2J_jGTEGtzw-SM1QZx9gZ8uqN70cSB6DgbNKQ2_Id5GsTw/viewform?usp=dialog

Rehearsals will begin on Thursday, September 10th!



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¡El formulario de inscripción para el Coro Singing Lions ya está abierto!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfn2J_jGTEGtzw-SM1QZx9gZ8uqN70cSB6DgbNKQ2_Id5GsTw/viewform?usp=dialog
¡Los ensayos comenzarán el jueves 10 de septiembre!



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Wanted Treasure Box Items
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A New Friend in Room 27!

Room 27 has a brand-new-to-us Clavinova!

Our new musical friend will be joining us for music classes and choral rehearsals.

A big THANK YOU to Linwood Howe for helping make this happen, and to the CCEF Music program for generously covering the moving costs.
We’re so grateful for everyone who helped bring a little more music to Room 27!

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Donations Needed! La Ballona Online Auction 2026

The annual La Ballona Online Auction is one of our biggest fundraisers of the year, and our PTA relies on donations to make our many amazing programs and support we provide to students and teachers possible. We’re collecting donations now, more information below.
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¡Se necesitan donaciones! Subasta en línea de La Ballona 2026

La Subasta Anual en Línea de La Ballona es una de nuestras principales actividades de recaudación de fondos del año. Nuestra PTA depende de las donaciones para hacer posibles muchos de los increíbles programas y apoyos que ofrecemos a nuestros estudiantes y maestros.

¡Ya estamos recibiendo donaciones! Encontrarás más información a continuación.

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MOVIE NIGHT fundraiser to support the 5th grade graduation activities!🎬🍿

Please join us for Encanto!
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¡Noche de Película para recaudar fondos y apoyar las actividades de graduación de 5.º grado! 🎬🍿

¡Acompáñanos a disfrutar de Encanto!
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2. Counselors' Corner! 2. Counselors' Corner!

🌟 Family Friday & Coffee with the Staff ☕️

We’re excited to invite our La Ballona families to our first Family Friday & Coffee with the Staff of the school year on Friday, September 11!

Join us for a morning of connection, information, and community as you meet our administrators and school counselors, learn more about how we support our students and families, and connect with other members of our school community.

📅 Friday, September 11
🕣 8:45 AM – Family Friday on the blacktop
☕ 9:00 AM – Coffee with the Staff: Presentation & Community-Building Activity in the Cafeteria
🍩 10:00–10:25 AM – Coffee & Donuts

The meeting will be offered in English and Spanish, followed by a fun community-building activity for everyone. We’ll also invite families to share their ideas through a Family Needs Assessment to help us plan future parent education workshops and Coffee with the Counselors sessions based on topics that are most meaningful and helpful to our families.

Can’t attend Family Friday? You can still make your voice heard!
Families are encouraged to share their suggestions for future parent education workshops by completing our
Family Needs Assessment Google Form.
The form will remain open until
Friday, September 25 at 4:00 PM.

Complete the Family Needs Assessment Google Form here.

We hope you’ll join us on September 11! We look forward to connecting with you, hearing your ideas, and continuing to build a strong school community together. 💙
https://forms.gle/F3TPJNcdV3btaRVK9



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2026-2027 Parent Newsletter: La Ballona School Counseling Newsletter for Parents


Counseling Website: Click here


Meet the School Counselor and Zones of Regulation (Emotional Regulation) Lesson:

  • Meet the School Counselor (lower grade)

  • Meet the School Counselor and Emotional Regulation (3rd-5th)


Self-management Skills and Mental Health:

  • Self-Management Skills and Mental Health

  • Mental Health Assembly Video.mp4


Hispanic Heritage Resources:

  • Hispanic Heritage Month Activities and Resources

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3. School Meal Information 3. School Meal Information

Click Here for Lunch Menu
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4. Did You Know? 4. Did You Know?

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Brought to you by a La Ballona Kinder parent - please reach out to Daniela (danielalopezposada07@gmail.com) if you have an interesting fact you’d like her to add.

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5. Community & Afterschool Opportunities 5. Community & Afterschool Opportunities

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Seeking La Ballona parent for the Measure E Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee

The CCUSD Board is seeking a parent with a child attending La Ballona Elementary to serve on the Measure E Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee (CBOC). The CBOC is responsible for reviewing the District's expenditure reports to ensure that Measure E bond funds are used only for the purposes specified in the Measure, and informing the public about these expenditures. The Committee meets once every 3 months from 5:30 - 6:45 pm on Wednesdays. CBOC members must live in Culver City. The next meeting for new members would be Wednesday November 18, 2026, followed by February 17 and May 19, 2027. Members serve for 2 year terms but are eligible for reappointment. If you are interested, please complete and submit the application that starts on page two here: https://4.files.edl.io/c4cb/11/07/25/234109-30a1c836-1448-4edd-896a-1ca2628c3a3d.pdf. If you have questions, you can contact the CBOC Chair, Jeanne Black, at jeanne.black.la@gmail.com.

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6. Our Calendar 6. Our Calendar

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This Week at La Ballona


Monday, September 7

  • Labor Day/ School closed

Tuesday, September 8


Wednesday, September 9

  • Early Dismissal at 1:45pm

Thursday, September 10
  • LB Singers Rehearsal

Friday, September 11
  • Family Friday & Coffee with the staff

Upcoming Dates Upcoming Dates

(New Dates in Bold)

Thursday 9/17: LB Singers Rehearsal

Thursday 9/24: Targeted Conferences, Early Dismissal
LB Singers Rehearsal


Friday 9/25: Targeted Conferences, Early Dismissal
Lost & Found items donated.

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La Ballona Elementary School

10915 Washington Boulevard

Culver City, CA 90232

Email: rebeccagodbey@ccusd.org

Facebook: Website: www.laballona.ccusd.org
Location: La Ballona Elementary School, Washington Boulevard, Culver City, CA, USA
Phone: 3108424334
Facebook: facebook.com/laballonaelementary
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laballonaelementaryschool/?hl=en

Dr. Becky Godbey
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