The FINAL Webster Weekly

WEbster Nation,

I can still hear DJ Joel blasting "Don't Cry Out Loud" as it echoed down Winter Canyon Road this morning. To heck with it, I'm gonna go ahead and cry out loud. Thank you, WEbster, for filling my heart with more love than I could ever have imagined. You shared your most valuable treasures with me these last two years, these unstoppable kids. For that, I will be forever grateful. Don't stop. Take this momentum and keep on truckin'. Continue to lean into student engagement. Continue to focus on love and joy. Education should not be about pain and drudgery and as a community working together with staff, you can keep it from ever feeling that way here at Webster. I believe in you.

To this staff...all of you, I love you with my whole heart. Thanks for being willing to step outside of your comfort zone and join me on this journey. We're counting on you to keep it going. Looking forward to bigger, wilder, more innovative EXPOs in the years to come. You are the heart of this place...keep it together.

I will love you all forever. Thank you.

With so much love and deep gratitude,

- Tedd

AUGUST 2024

8/22 FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL (minimum day)

8/23 Back to School BEACH DAY! (minimum day)

8/27 Back to School Night for TK-2 (minimum day)

SEPTEMBER 2024

9/2 Labor Day (no school)

9/3 Back to School Night for (3-5) (minimum day)

Dax kicks off an amazing graduation day for our 5th graders. Go out there and make us proud, you wild and wonderful bunch of amazing kiddos! Webster is gonna miss you so much!

Just a little BTW...ALL of our Webster videos from the last two years live permanently on our Webster PTA Vimeo page: https://vimeo.com/user102242081 It was brought to my attention recently that some of you did not know that. There's all kinds of great stuff here from the last few years...when you have a moment this summer, peek around for some great memories.

What an absolutely beautiful morning we had together as we sent our 5th graders off to middle school. I feel so grateful to have been able to share in the lives of such an awesome bunch of kids...you are truly special. We are so proud of who you have become and know you will continue to build character on your new adventures. As you go forward, normalize kindness...normalize joy. Be good to yourselves and others. We will miss you all terribly.

Never forget...everything you want in life, all the good stuff...is waiting for you on
the other side of fear.

Thank you to Cindy Ransier and Michelle Wolfe and the team of parents who have helped to make the end of the year for our 5th graders so special.

Our beloved TK is off to Kindergarten! We’ve had a beautiful year of learning, exploration, discovery, and developing JOY and CONFIDENCE in “the big school!!” Together we built a safe, happy, exciting environment, to foster critical adaptable thinkers! Who love to learn through purposeful play, inquiry, problem solving, and working together! We embarked on project-based learning, embracing the creation of our book Love and Learning by The Ocean, and pollinators galore! TK is mighty and ready for great adventures ahead!!! We send them off with all our love! My classroom door will always be open for an ear to listen, or a hug, or a snack (to parents too!)!

As Mr. Tedd says “Chase joy” my little sparkly treasures! Your forever teacher, love you to pieces,

xoxoxo Miss Papale.

A special note to Mr. Tedd. Thank you for your consistent readiness to hug us, read a story, or share your deep-sea diving adventures, especially with hammerhead sharks! Thank you for loving, and igniting, and supporting TK. We squealed with joy, and ran to you, whenever you entered our room! Thank you for making us feel so safe and happy. We will love you forever.

The pictures probably say it all!! What a day we had here on campus Tuesday for our annual Field Day. Kuddos to Captain Kyle Mlodzik who planned an unforgettable day of activities for our students. With his team of Whale-Dads, he put on the best Field Day in Webster history! Teams donning 4 different colors and mixed with kids from all grade levels competed in a variety of activities and events. It all ended in a beautiful water balloon extravaganza. Seriously, soooo much fun. Miss Neci rolled out the BBQ and Phil Buckman, man of many talents, made burgers and dogs happen for the whole school. Thanks to everyone who helped make this an awesome end to an awesomer year!! (yep, "awesomer")

While the rest of us were here enjoying Field Day here on campus, our graduates were up at Zuma having a blast in the sand. While I'm glad that everyone who was there was super engaged on not holding their phones, it doesn't lend itself to enough pictures for the newsletter. Here's what we got!

Congratulations to our Kindergartners! You are off and ready for big things next year. Thanks to Mrs. Berman and Mrs. Murdock (The Webster BuCrew) for leading our littles through another amazing year of curiosity and wonder. So nice to see all our parents gathered for a beautiful final event in Poet's Park.

The last in a long line of legends, Hero kept Webster buzzing these last few weeks by planting little plastic bunnies all over campus. After Ms. Lockwood kicked things off with the Duck Dynasty, Miss Papale greened our pastures with Frog Frivolity. Rounding out the trio, Hero took a stab at spreading some joy and wonder with her Bunny Bonanza. Thanks for keeping Webster playful, Hero!!

Our sincere thanks to Ms. Lockwood and her 2nd grade journalists for such a cool addition to the Webster vibe this year. You guys did such a great job with your newsletter. We've enjoyed each and every volume and can't wait to see the future impacts of such an engaging and enlightening educational experience. Callie...your spirit will live on forever in the echoes of Poet's Park!! "Spin the wheel!!!!"

Here are our current Board positions for 24/24!!!

Congratulations and THANK YOU to all our PTA representatives.

Co-Presidents*: Bobbi Thomason

Treasurer: Elena Eggers

Secretary: Anya Fernald

Financial Secretary: Sarah Ryan

Volunteer Coordinator: Saona Jackson

Community Liaison: Sion Roy

Communications Chairs: Shannon Dunn and Kate Ward

Student Involvement Chair: Kyle Mlodzik

Room Representative Chair: Anya Fernald

Party Book Chairs: Lauren Ifft & Erin Fotos

Historian: Carley Devlin

Honorary Service Awards: Carley Devlin

Volunteer Bookkeeper: Farah Flores

Reflections Chair: Dana Orescan

Valet Chairs: Tatiana Jacobs and Heidi Saban

Yearbook Co-Chair: VACANT

Fundraising Chair: Yama Lam

Webster Wear Chair: Lauren Ifft

Parliamentarian (to be appointed by the new Board): Kate Pritchett-Skene

* Because the PTA bylaws do not permit Co-Presidencies, technically, their roles will be President and Executive VP, respectively.

Webster Information - Week of June 10, 2024

The Boys & Girls Club of Malibu aims to provide a fun, safe, and creative environment for all Malibu youth to thrive, find support through positive mentorship, develop important life skills, and receive social and emotional support.

• BGCM Camp Bu Enrollment is LIVE! June 24-Aug 9 Visit bgcmalibu.org to learn more and enroll. For grades TK-5th located at Webster Elementary. BGCM is committed to providing a summer curriculum that will include a variety of activities geared towards fun, educational, and social experiences. Programs include: STEM based projects, arts & crafts, cooking/gardening, kindness, social emotional wellness, and more!

• BGCM & Prince Street Pizza For your next family night out, please consider supporting BGCM! BGCM & Prince Street Pizza teamed up on a pizza design contest. Order BGCM member Violette's Sunshine Surprise, a vegan, GF pizza crust with marinara, vegan cheese, mushrooms, peppers and banana peppers. The specially-designed pizza is available at Prince Street Pizza (Malibu location only) 20% of the proceeds benefiting BGCM’s mental health services and educational initiatives for youth.
  
  

• 1 in 5 Youth-Led Suicide Prevention Clothing Line The 1 in 5 project is a youth-led suicide prevention clothing line created by members of the BGCM. 100% of proceeds benefit BGCM Wellness Center mental health and wellness services. Shop to support by visiting us in store or shopping online! To learn more and purchase, visit thirdspacemalibu.org/products/1-in-5-crewneck-sweater

• Family Friendly Jewelry Making Experience - Join us at Third Space for Kidd's Jewelry Heist, a family-friendly jewelry-making experience unlike any other! Every Sunday, from 12 to 5pm, come and create your own necklaces, bracelets, keychains, and earrings with the help of our expert team.Explore a curated selection of beads, charms, and chains, and let your creativity run wild. Kidd's Jewelry Heist is renowned for merging entertainment with the art of jewelry making. Enjoy an hour-long session and take home two unique pieces of jewelry for $45 per person. No reservation needed.
  
  

• Wellness Center & Social Support Offerings The Boys & Girls Club of Malibu Wellness Center operates remotely and also in-person to provide no-cost social support & mental health counseling to all in the community. Visit https://bgcmalibu.org/wellness-center/ to learn more or to request services for you/your child! There is currently NO WAITLIST for services. PSA: Parents! If you've missed any parent workshops, they are available on our website at https://bgcmalibu.org/wellness-center-resources/

• Malibu Chili Cook-Off 2024 IS ON SALE Tickets launch starting JUNE 6! We have EARLY BIRD ticket pricing, $15 ANY DAY! Don't delay as ticket prices increase July 15. Visit www.malibuchilicookoff.org to purchase. Follow us @malibuchilicookoff

• Malibu Chili Cook-Off 2024 Volunteer with Us! Your support is a huge part of what makes this event successful! Please consider volunteering with us Aug 30-Sept 2, 2024. We've got some pretty AWESOME perks for our volunteers. To learn more, please email mcco.volunteer@gmail.com
  
  *To contact the Club please call 310-457-1400 (Admin) or 310-241-3675 (Programs) Email info@bgcmalibu.org For updates on Club news & events, subscribe to BGCM E-Newsletter Here

Third Space is OPEN at Malibu Village! Third Space is a storefront, gallery and an innovation space for youth to be mentored and inspired. A project of the Boys & Girls Club of Malibu, made possible by many generous community contributors. A percentage of all store purchases benefit BGCM:

• Safe spaces after-school
• Mental health services for youth, families and aging population
• Drug and alcohol prevention programming
• Innovative and inspiring opportunities for youth
• Regenerative systems and educational initiatives

Here, in our vibrant community, we value care, connection, and creativity. We offer youth, families, and visitors of all ages the chance to explore products from local, sustainable and social entrepreneurs. To learn more, visit thirdspacemalibu.org Follow us on IG/FB: @thirdspacemalibu

"We are so thrilled to welcome the community to Third Space. We love being able to highlight products and art created by local, young entrepreneurs including Malibu High and BGCM alumni! This is a very special space made possible by amazing community contributors and we just can't wait for everyone to experience Third Space and all that it has to offer". Kasey Earnest, Boys & Girls Club of Malibu CEO

Third Space is made possible by the following contributors: Blue Star Painting • Bold LA • Devon Meyers Photography • JL Designs • 129 Builders Inc. • Jones Builders Group • Koum Family Foundation • The Little Market • The Dorn Family • Peak Power Electric • Quality Indoor Air - Heating and Air Conditioning • Venue Creation Resources

The AERIES Parent Portal

Tedd's Welcome Letter 2023

Tedd's Welcome Back Video 2023

AERIES Parent Portal Tutorial

Student Services Registration Documents 23/24

Family Engagement & School Parent Compact

Webster Bell Schedule

PTA Membership

PTA Volunteer Opportunities

Class Change Request Form

Hour of Code