Weekly Wildcat

May:

4 - 8: Teacher Appreciation Week

4: 8:15am - Accelerated Math Parent Meeting in the Cafeteria - For current 4th grade parents

11: PTA District Bike Rodeo

25: Memorial Day - No School

29: Portfolio Day/Art Show from 11:45-1:00

29: 2:30pm - Walteria Track Meet @ West High School

We are proud to announce that 5 Walteria students have qualified for the National Invention Convention! These young innovators impressed judges with their creativity, problem‑solving, and dedication — and we couldn’t be more excited to cheer them on at the national level.

Please join us in congratulating:

• Alessandra “Gwen” S. – Skate Air Dry (4th Grade) Torrance Innovator Award Winner

• Jeanette “Jade” S. – Drying Art Paper (1st Grade) Honorable Mention – 1st Grade

• Luke H. – The Scratch‑off Drink Identifier (3rd Grade) 3rd Place – 3rd Grade National Qualifier

• Neel P. – Buddy Button: A Smart Way to Keep Kids Safe (2nd Grade) 1st Place – 2nd Grade Safety Award Winner National Qualifier

• Zain V. – The Compactor (4th Grade) Earth & Sustainability Award Winner National Qualifier

These students represent the very best of Walteria and they show they are commitment to making the world a better place. Go Wildcats! 🌟

We are excited to celebrate Torrance Unified Wellness Week from May 11–15. Throughout the week, schools will participate in activities that promote our students' physical, mental, and emotional well-being. We encourage families to join the fun at home by following the daily themes and activities outlined in the Wellness Week Family Guide. Learn more: https://www.tusd.org/events/wellness-week

We’re thrilled to welcome muralist Markus Tracy, as our Artist in Residency from April 20–May 28. Mr. Tracy brings a powerful blend of creativity, collaboration, and community building to Walteria. During his residency, students will explore visual art and work together to create a shared community mural. This was all made possible through the Arts and Music School (AMS) Funding and a partnership with the Segerstrom Center for the Arts. We’re so excited to have Mr. Tracy this spring!

Torrance Unified is now enrolling students in Transitional Kindergarten through Grade 12 for the 2026–27 school year, and we are also accepting incoming permit applications.

We encourage families to complete enrollment early and explore the many programs and opportunities available across our schools.

Learn more and begin the enrollment process at: https://www.tusd.org/enrollment/index

The application for next year’s Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELOP) is now open.

The program provides after-school care, academic support, enrichment activities, and a safe environment for TK- 6th grade students outside of the regular school day.

Space is limited. Priority enrollment is given to students who qualify for free or reduced-price meals, foster youth, and students experiencing homelessness.

Families interested in enrolling for the 2026–2027 school year will need to complete an application.

Application Link: https://tusd.arux.app/

For more information, please visit our website.

Incoming K–5 students are invited to explore the wonders of the animal world through SBEA’s Animal Kingdom, hosted by the South Bay Enrichment Academy and the Torrance Education Foundation. Kids will “travel the globe” on virtual safaris, discover amazing animals from every continent, and dive into stories, games, and hands‑on STEAM challenges. They’ll build habitats, design animal adaptations, and create nature‑inspired inventions.

📍 Hickory Elementary School

For more information, email sbea@tef4kids.org.

Summer is almost here, and we are getting ready for a season of learning, growth, and fun!

Torrance Unified and our community partners have several opportunities to keep your kiddos engaged and learning this summer. We hope this initial overview makes it easy to choose the best summer option for your family.

You can visit www.tusd.org/summer to click on the options that have registration available or coming soon.

Join us at Truxton’s American Bistro on May 11 from 11:00 AM–8:00 PM to support Walteria’s 5th Grade Reflection Ceremony! Dine in or order takeout, show the flyer when you order, and 20% of your food and drink purchase will be donated back to our school.

Every meal makes a difference — thank you for supporting our 5th graders!

Join us for a fun afternoon on the ice while supporting Walteria’s 2nd grade class! LA Kings Ice at the Promenade on the Peninsula will be hosting a special Ice Skating Fundraiser on Thursday, May 14, from 2:15–5:00 PM.

Tickets are $25 per person, and all proceeds benefit our 2nd grade program. Be sure to dress warmly — long pants, socks, gloves, and a jacket are recommended, and helmets are encouraged.

📍 Location:

The last day to order tickets is Wednesday, May 13. Please make checks payable to "Walteria PTA." Thank you for supporting our Wildcats and making this event a success!

Don’t forget to order your Walteria Elementary School yearbook and create your student’s custom pages! Families can also purchase a 5th grade recognition ad to celebrate their student.

To order and customize:

🗓️ Recognition ads are due April 30.

Hardcover and softcover options are available, and all custom pages and ads are completed online.