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To ensure the safety of our students at arrival and dismissal, we have the following gate protocols and procedures:

Only those listed as your child's emergency contact can pick up your child. Please call the office if someone different is picking up your child so we can inform our gate supervisor. Thank you for adhering to our gate procedures and protocols. Have a wonderful week!

Respectfully,

Principal Celeste

• There is a tab for each month at the bottom of each sheet.
• Please know that the calendar is subject to change and more events will be added throughout the year.
• Make sure you select "fit to page" to print the calendar.

If you are interested in learning about our Title I program, our goals and actions for student achievement and school safety, please come to our first School Site Council Meeting of the year!

Below is our slate of School Site Council nominees! These parents will represent all Providencia parents to discuss goals, actions and budgetary decisions on Providencia's Single Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA) and provide input on our Comprehensive School Safety Plan (CSSP). Kindly click here or the link below to vote for all of our nominees to our School Site Council. Thank you!

All classroom teachers signed up for a 30-minute time slot for their students to browse and shop during the school day. Please remember to send money with your child on their shopping day (see below) OR you can load money onto their own eWallet before this day (see further below for instructions on how to do this). Here is a list of the days each teacher has signed up for:

Monday, September 22nd: Mrs. Molina, Mrs. King, Mrs. McDermott, Mr. Rivera, Mrs. Wollerton, and Mrs. Faris

Tuesday, September 23rd: Mrs. Armes, Mrs. Bailey, Mr. Earwood, Mr. Collins, and Mrs. Wiebler

Wednesday, September 24th: Mrs. Juarez, Mrs. Coyne, Mrs. Bowne, Mrs. Gerharter, Mrs. Ohrt, and Mrs. Colvin Marvin

Thursday, September 25th: Mrs. Klauder/Stoffers

Friday, September 26th: Mrs. Struyk and Mrs. McDermott (2nd visit)

*****If you are interested in setting up an eWallet for your student, here are step-by-step instructions:

• Click on our school's Scholastic homepage to get started https://www.scholastic.com/bf/providenciaelementaryschool
• Next click on the "GET STARTED" button under the eWallet section.
• Log in with your Scholastic account information or create an account if you don't have one.
• Under the "Create an eWallet for:" be sure you see our school name and the correct book fair dates. To the right of this, click on the "Create an eWALLET" button that is red.
• Select "I'm a parent creating an eWallet for a student" and fill out your student's first and last name, use the dropdown to select their grade, and fill out the teacher's last name.
• Then click on the "CREATE EWALLET" button.
• On the Choose How to Fund your eWallet page, click on the "Enter Payment" button to add funds with a credit card. If you have funds leftover from another book fair, then there will be a button to move these funds over to this current book fair.
• Enter an amount you want to fund the eWallet with, and then click "Next".
• If you do not want to donate to Share the Fair, then click "Skip". If you would like to donate to Share the Fair, then enter an amount you want to donate to students of our school that need help buying books and click "Next".
• Read and check the Yes Box, then enter your credit card information and click "Confirm Payment". Your credit card will be charged the total amount shown.

If you would also like to shop with your student, the Book Fair will be open

Tuesday, September 23rd from 1:30pm - 3:30pm and

Thursday, September 25th from 1:30pm - 3:30pm.

If you have questions about the book fair, please email Colleen Whitfield at colleenlovesbooks123@gmail.com

Please click here to attend this mandatory virtual meeting if you are planning to have your 5th grade child participate in Outdoor Science School which is scheduled for Tues., Feb. 17 - Fri., Feb. 20, 2026.

CHALK ART

To kick-off our PTA Art Reflections Competition, we would love to have volunteers help decorate some of the sidewalk on Pacific and Ontario (outside the TK/K gates and the lunch shelter gate) - we will cover as much of it as we can - to advertise the upcoming REFLECTIONS PROGRAM! Come out for a few minutes or few a few hours! Kids welcome!

FAMILY ART NIGHT

This is a time for students to get creative - supplies provided (while they last)!

5PM Setup: Cover the tables, set out supplies, set up lights, pop-up tents and extra tables if needed

6PM During: Help distribute art supplies to students, help control the chaos as needed, put out art to dry, make sure students label their pieces with their name

7PM(ish) Cleanup: Clean up tables, break down, throw away trash, help students collect their pieces to take home

If you would like to help out in any other way please reach out to Jackie Morrison (jackiesuemorrison@gmail.com) - 818-429-2449 - A committee will be formed to help plan the upcoming Reflections Art Gala night and could also use any help with the following if you are interested:

• Gathering art supplies (we do have a small budget for this but donations are also welcome)
• Advertising Reflections
• Judging Reflections submissions
• Planning the Gala (scheduled for Dec 12)

Please click here or the button below to volunteer for these events. THANK YOU!!!

Calling all young artists! The National PTA Reflections Art Competition is now underway. For over 50 years, Reflections has recognized and celebrated young artists across the country by giving them a fun opportunity to unleash creative talents, express themselves and receive positive recognition for their original works of art. Click here or the button below to learn how to enter your child in the PTA Reflections Art Contest.

School portraits taken by Cornerstone Photography are now available for viewing and ordering! All orders must be placed online and will be mailed directly home. To view your portrait, click the link below and enter your online code which is BUSD and your Student ID. If you do not know your child’s student ID, please contact our school office and we will provide it for you.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW YOUR PORTRAIT

Online Code: BUSD+Student ID (For Example: BUSD123456)

For additional questions, you may contact customercare@cornerstone.photo or (805) 529-1635.

Hispanic Latino Heritage Month is a long celebration from September 15 - October 15 providing us an opportunity to recognize the contributions Latin Americans have made in the United States. Throughout the month we’ll feature websites and book recommendations, local celebrations and resources.

Click here to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month with the following lessons, activities, videos, and more.

Take a look at this PBS link that shares why we say “Latino” vs. “Hispanic” and a list of documentaries that explore diverse Latino experiences.

We have created beautiful Hispanic Latino Heritage Month displays in our office and student hallway with artifacts and pictures of Hispanic and Latin American leaders. If you would like to display an artifact (i.e. art, clothing, accessories, books) from a Latin American country, please label it with your child's name and bring it to school. We will return it at the end of our Hispanic Latino Heritage Month observance. Thank you!

If you missed last Friday's ELAC Meeting, click here or the button below for our meeting slidedeck.

Research from Attendance Works shows that students who regularly show up to school are more likely to excel in reading and math, score higher on tests, and are more likely to graduate. Regular attendance also strengthens social bonds and helps students establish a network with their peers and teachers. This sense of belonging and community, in turn, fuels their desire to be a part of school life consistently.

But achieving consistent attendance is a collaborative effort. We are asking families to:

• Establish Consistent Routines: Maintaining a regular bedtime and morning routine can make a significant difference. A good night's sleep and a calm morning can set the tone for the day. Your child can also come to school early for a free and nutritious breakfast served on campus.

• Plan Ahead: Schedule medical appointments and family vacations outside of school hours or during school breaks. This ensures that your child won't miss essential classroom time. If your child will miss an extended period of school, reach out to your school about independent study options.

• Stay Engaged: Regularly check in with your child about their school experiences and keep in touch with their teachers or counselors. This can help you identify any potential issues that might be causing reluctance or hesitancy in attending school.

• Emphasize the Importance of Attendance: Talk with your children about why going to school every day is crucial. Help them understand that apart from learning, school attendance also nurtures other essential life skills such as responsibility, determination, and the importance of hard work.

• Reach Out for Help: Let your child’s school counselor, teacher, or principal know if you are experiencing barriers or hardship in getting your child to school; there may be assistance available.

If you haven't done so yet, please read and sign our Parent-School Compact by clicking here, the picture or button below. Thank you!

Calendars

2025-2026 Providencia Parent Calendar

2025-2026 Providencia PTA Event Roadmap

2025-2026 Burbank Instructional Calendar

BUSD Annual Notification to Parents

Medication Form

Menus for Nutrition and Lunch

Parent Guardian Code of Conduct

Parents' Guide to Student Success

Providencia Parent and Student Handbook

Previous Newsletters

School Supply Lists

Volunteer Application Form