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It was such a pleasure to see our community come together to enjoy the Halloween costume parade, and a reminder of how important it is to stay connected within the school community. Thank you for all that participated! We had so many parents that we ran out of visitor stickers!

Today we hold our first Fall Festival since the pandemic on the Blacktop, 10-3pm. All are welcome to attend, enjoy fun, food, and music, and connect with our community. We look forward to seeing you all!

Another way to feel more connected to your child's schooling is to start a dialogue with your child. This website provides some good questions. Also, here are some guidelines to help you if you are feeling stuck:

• Instead of yes and no questions, ask open-ended questions that force your child to say more.
• Adults have very busy lives and children are very good at picking up your cues. They will "know" if you don't really want to listen. If you really are interested in learning more about your child's day, look at your child and be attentive to their answers. Ask follow up questions. If they really believe you are interested, they'll open up more.
• Look through your child's backpack and ask about what you find.
• Try to remove your bias when talking about school. For example, you may not have liked math, but that doesn't mean that your child dislikes math. Asking leading questions like "was math hard" can inadvertently plant ideas that are not there.
• For students who may not want to talk, as them to draw a map of their classroom, library, garden, etc. You can learn a lot this way.
  

As always, please reach out to your child's teacher with any questions or concerns. We value your partnership!

In this newsletter:

1. Around the School
2. Counselor Corner
3. Handbook Highlight
4. School Meal Information
5. Community & Afterschool Opportunities
6. Our Calendar

Stay PAWSitive!

Dr. Becky Godbey & Ms. Brenda Selva

Our school website https://laballona.ccusd.org/
Our PTA website https://laballonapta.org/
Our facebook: https://www.facebook.com/laballonaelementary
Twitter https://twitter.com/LaBallona
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/laballonaelementaryschool/

Parent involvement is a Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) State priority. This short survey provides a means to confidentially obtain:

• parent perceptions about the school's learning environment;
• school climate;
• student supports; and
• parent outreach and involvement efforts (e.g., how welcoming, communicative).

It also provides data on the scope and nature of parent involvement at the school (relationships, activities) and in the child's education in general. This survey is designed to provide schools with data useful for fostering a positive learning and working environment that promotes academic success among all students. Your survey participation is very important to ensure accurate and useful data.

The survey window closes on Monday, November 7th. Thank you for your participation to help guide decisions that are made at La Ballona

Please see the attached invitation and feel free to share with people who might be interested in joining.

Please use this link to confirm participation.

Consulte la invitación adjunta y siéntase libre de compartirla con las personas que puedan estar interesadas en unirse.

Utilice este enlace para confirmar su participación.

Please put your child’s initials on the label of all sweaters, jackets, lunch boxes, etc. so that they can easily be returned when found. We often have an excessive number of unclaimed articles. It is unfortunate that we have no way of returning unmarked clothing. Articles found are kept outside near the PE office or near Gate 2. You or your children are welcome to check this after school.

Fall Festival tickets are on sale before school in front by the lion or after school at gate 1. Come out for a fun filled day Saturday November 5th!

Don't miss your favorite staff member being dunked at the Fall Festival! OR come

and buy tickets to make sure they get soaked! Here is the schedule! Enjoy the dance party with Leo the lion! Or dance to the live tunes from the band The Rusties! Don’t miss out!

Please donate unopened candy for the upcoming Fall Festival in the donation box at the office. See you there!

We are also seeking donations of baked goods, water bottles, individual chip bags, unwrapped candy, and sodas for the PTA table!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/430408502417

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/430530005837

Hello La Ballona Families!

Our online auction fundraiser is in full swing now! There are still 9 days left to make your bids, so don't forget to check it out as it closes Sunday November 6th, 2022, at 8:00pm PST!

We have so many different wonderful items to bid on for holiday gifts. Sporting events, clothing, toys, Restaurant gift cards, Summer Camps for 2023, and don't forget about our always popular "Teacher Treats" just for our La Ballona families and much much more.

Sharky’s Woodfired Mexican Grill is hosting a fundraiser from Monday, October 31 through Sunday, November 6. Every order placed in our name will be added up and Sharky’s will donate 15% of the total to our school. For complete details, click here >>

November 8, 9, 10. Please register here: https://forms.gle/EyVtBuhDPLxUDrAd8

One-time events in italics

Monday, November 7

• Before (8:00) & After School (3:15) Intervention
• PTA Enrichment Tennis, 3:15 pm - 4:15 pm

Tuesday, November 8

• Before (8:00) & After School (3:15) Intervention
• PTA Enrichment Class Chess, 3:15 pm - 4:15 pm

Wednesday, November 9

• Early Dismissal Every Wednesday at 1:45
  
• PTA Enrichment Class Tennis, Group A 1:45 pm - 2:45 pm and Group B 2:45 pm - 3:45 pm
• PTA Enrichment Class Garden Club 1:45pm - 2:45 pm
• PTA Enrichment Class 24th Street Theater 1:45-3:15

Thursday, November 10

• Before (8:00) & After School (3:15) Intervention
  
• Vocal Music Classes K-2
  
• Choir, 8:00
• Young Storytellers, 5th Grade

Friday, November 11

• No School, Veteran's Holiday
  

November 18- End of Trimester 1

November 18- How to Help my Child with Math Part 2 (for TK-2nd families), 9am (Traducción simultánea en español)

November 21- Thanksgiving Holiday

November 30- 5th Grade to Pali Camp!

December 2- How to Help my Child with Math Part 3 (for TK-2nd families), 9am (Traducción simultánea en español)

December 5-14- Parent Conference Schedule. All Students dismissed at 1:45 daily.

December 13- School Board Meeting, 6pm

December 15- 3:15 Dismissal

December 16- Early Dismissal

December 19-January 2- Winter Break.

January 3- School Resumes

10915 Washington Boulevard

Culver City, CA 90232

Email: erikaarredondo@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