Lancer Community Connection

Hello Lancer Families,

We are excited to welcome our TK–8th grade families to campus this Wednesday, September 17th at 5:30 p.m. in the school gym. This is a special time to meet your child’s teacher, step into the spaces where they learn each day, and hear more about the academic goals and priorities we’ve set for the year. Along with this, we invite you to enjoy ASB’s Taco Night and connect with our community partners who are here in support of our students’ well-being.

Please also take a moment to open the Parent Partnership Place document, which highlights upcoming dates and events we are preparing for. In addition, our Coffee Chat will be hosted both via Zoom and in person, and later this week we will gather for the English Language Advisory Committee. These gatherings offer invaluable opportunities to connect, share feedback, and collaborate on the important initiatives we will move forward together this year. Your voice matters, and in these spaces, we truly grow in unison.

We are also sharing the picture day schedule below to help you prepare your children for their time slot.

One final reminder: at the request of the Fire Chief, please keep all turnaround driveways clear for emergency vehicles. To support this, parking in the upper turnaround is not permitted during morning drop-off. TK and Kindergarten dismissal will now take place at 2:00 p.m. at the lower turnaround, and you’ll notice posted signage and staff presence to help with traffic flow.

Here’s to a joyful and successful week ahead!

Warmly,
Emma Peguero
Avalon TK-12 , Principal

Hola Familias de Lancer,

Nos complace dar la bienvenida a las familias de nuestros alumnos de TK a 8.º grado al campus este miércoles 9/17 a las 5:30pm en el gimnasio de la escuela. Es un momento especial para conocer al maestro de su hijo/a, visitar los espacios donde aprenden a diario y conocer más sobre las metas y prioridades académicas que hemos establecido para este año. Además, los invitamos a disfrutar de la Noche de Tacos de ASB y a conectar con nuestros socios comunitarios, quienes están aquí para apoyar el bienestar de nuestros estudiantes.

También les invitamos a consultar el documento "Parent Partnership Place", que destaca las próximas fechas y eventos que estamos preparando. Además, nuestra Charla Informativa se realizará tanto por Zoom como en persona, y a finales de esta semana nos reuniremos con el Comité Asesor del Idioma Inglés. Estas reuniones ofrecen oportunidades invaluables para conectar, compartir comentarios y colaborar en las importantes iniciativas que impulsaremos juntos este año. Su voz cuenta, y en estos espacios, realmente crecemos al unísono.

También compartimos a continuación el horario del día de fotos para ayudarles a preparar a sus hijos para su horario.

Un último recordatorio: a petición del Jefe de Bomberos, por favor, mantengan despejadas las entradas de vehículos de emergencia en las rotondas. Para facilitar esto, no se permite estacionar en la rotonda superior durante la entrada matutina. La salida de los niños de TK y Kindergarten será a las 14:00 h en la rotonda inferior. Verán la señalización y la presencia de personal para facilitar el flujo de tráfico.

Gracias,

Emma Peguero, Directora de Avalon Tk-12

Thank you for your response and support as we help our students adjust to this new policy. Continue speaking to your student about the issue and again thank you for support.

Gracias por su respuesta y apoyo mientras ayudamos a nuestros estudiantes a adaptarse a esta nueva política. Continúe hablando con su estudiante sobre el tema y, nuevamente, gracias por su apoyo.

At Avalon TK-12, we are committed to upholding our upcoming restrictions on personal devices in order to protect instructional time and prioritize our students’ well-being and focus. Beginning this school year, cell phones will not be permitted during the school day and instructional time. If a cell phone is seen or used, it will be treated as a prohibited device, and parents or guardians will be contacted to retrieve it from the school.

We recognize that cell phones are intentionally designed to be addictive, and we understand that this adjustment may be challenging for some students. Your partnership is crucial to our success in maintaining a positive learning environment. We encourage you to speak with your children about these changes and help them prepare for this transition.

En Avalon TK-12, nos comprometemos a mantener las próximas restricciones sobre dispositivos personales para proteger el tiempo de instrucción y priorizar el bienestar y la concentración de nuestros estudiantes. A partir de este año escolar, no se permitirá el uso de teléfonos celulares durante la jornada escolar ni el horario de instrucción. Si se ve o se usa un teléfono celular, se considerará un dispositivo prohibido y se contactará a los padres o tutores para que lo retiren de la escuela.

Reconocemos que los teléfonos celulares están diseñados intencionalmente para ser adictivos y entendemos que esta adaptación puede ser difícil para algunos estudiantes. Su colaboración es crucial para que podamos mantener un ambiente de aprendizaje positivo. Los animamos a hablar con sus hijos sobre estos cambios y a ayudarlos a prepararse para esta transición.

All unscheduled periods 2 and period 7 students are expected to remain on campus. Attendance will be taken.

The evening will begin in the school gym at 5:30. Classrooms will open at 5:55pm

Elementary Session #1 5:55 pm- 6:25 pm

Elementary Session #2 6:30 pm -7:00 pm

Middle School will follow a 1-6 schedule with 5 minute passing period 5:55 pm -7:00 pm

Childcare will be provided by AYA.

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La tarde comenzará en el gimnasio de la escuela a las 5:30 p. m. Las aulas abrirán a las 5:55 p. m.

Primaria, sesión # 1: 5:55 p. m. - 6:25 p. m.

Primaria, sesión # 2: 6:30 p. m. - 7:00 p. m.

Middle School seguirá un horario de 1 a 6 con un periodo de descanso de 5 minutos entre clases de 5:55 p. m. a 7:00 p. m.

AYA estara presente para cuidar ninos.

Avalon School Library

September 16th-18th

After School T-Th from 2:00-3:00 pm

Back to School Night: Wed. Sept 17th, 5:00-7:00 pm

Sneak Peek: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/avalonschool

Make shopping even easier by setting up your student's eWallet account for cashless, stress-less shopping.

Set one up: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/avalonschool

School Site Council (SSC)

The School Site Council is a group made up of parents, teachers, staff, and the principal who work together to make decisions about the school’s programs, goals, and budget. The council ensures that the school’s plans support student achievement and reflect the needs of the community. Parents play an important role by sharing their ideas and helping shape the direction of the school. The first meeting is September 23, 2025 @ 6pm School Library.

English Learner Advisory Council (ELAC)
The ELAC is a group of parents, staff, and community members who meet to discuss and give input on programs and services for students learning English. Parents of English learners have an important voice in this committee, helping the school support their children’s success. The first meeting is September 18, 2025 @ 6pm School Library.

• Avalon K-12 School -- 200 Falls Canyon Rd., Avalon CA 90704 (Additional Physical Location)
• Any member of the public requesting to participate in the Board meeting from this additional physical location must notify the Executive Secretary to the Board at (562) 997-8240 no later than noon on the day of the meeting.
• Escuela Avalon K-12 - 200 Falls Canyon Rd., Avalon, CA 90704 (Ubicación física adicional) Cualquier miembro del público que solicite participar en la reunión de la Junta desde esta ubicación física adicional debe notificar al Secretario Ejecutivo de la Junta al (562) 997-8240 a más tardar al mediodía del día de la reunión.

Topic: I-Ready + Q&A

Time & Location: 5:30pm School Library & Zoom https://lbusd.zoom.us/j/84135175236

Tema: I-Ready + Preguntas y Respuestas

Tiempo y Lugar: 5:30 pm Biblioteca y Zoom https://lbusd.zoom.us/j/84135175236

Consider joining PTO and become part of elevating school spirit. Your participation goes a long way!

Considera unirte a la Asociación de Padres y Maestros (PTO) y contribuir a fortalecer el espíritu escolar. ¡Tu participación es muy valiosa!

Thank you for your continuing support for the Avalon Community Calendar. The listings form and order forms for 2026 are now available. Calendars will be distributed in January, if not sooner. Please use the QR code to download the forms to purchase your calendar and to add your listings. Please return the forms to Ms. Ruby Engel on Avalon Campus. The deadline to order and get your listings in will be November 21, 2025.

We will once again be selling Christmas trees. The expected delivery date is December 5 with distribution on December 6. Please look for announcements to come.

• President: Andy Silva Rios
• Vice President: Catalina Ponce
• Secretary: Marely Valeriano
• Assemblies Commissioner: Arlene Sotelo Guzman
• Publicity Commissioner: Richy Leyva
• Sports Commissioner: Stephanie Rodriguez
• Senior Representative: Esmeralda Hernandez Perez
• Junior Representative: Yusli Tamayo Escobedo
• Sophomore Representative: Dulce Campos
• Freshmen Representative: Lucia Alegria
• 8th grade Representative: Winter Phillips
• 7th grade Representative: Cassidy Engel
• 6th grade Representative: Noah Hernandez.

Student council meetings will be held on Fridays at 8:15 am in the morning unless there is no business to conduct.

School Fundraising

So you want to fundraise for a group on campus? That’s fantastic! However, there are some rules, procedures, and timelines that must be followed in order to be able to continue to fundraise and for your group to be successful and be in compliance legally. Please contact the activities person (Melinda) or the financial clerk (Kat) if you have any questions. The link below will take you to a video (English or Spanish) on how fundraising must be conducted going forward.

There are a lot of rules and regulations regarding fundraising for a public school. The major ones are listed below.

1. If the school’s name and/or school club or group name is utilized in fundraising, then it is a school fundraiser.

2. The state legislature passed Business and Professional Code 17510 to 17510.95 to safeguard the public against fraud and deceit, to foster fair and encourage fair solicitations, and to provide for transparency.

3. California Education Code section 48932 (K-12) authorizes student body organizations (Associated Student Body Student Council) to be responsible for and conduct fundraising activities.

4. All fundraising activities must adhere to the guidelines established by the the ASB Constitution and Bylaws and in accordance with the Board of Education Rules and Regulations along with the State of California Department of Education Rules and Regulations.

5. Before approving any events, ASB must consider many issues including

1. Student safety

2. Current laws and regulations

3. Appropriateness of the fundraiser

4. Schedule conflicts

6. The following activities are NOT allowed under any circumstances:

1. Raffles and games of chance

2. Dunk tanks

3. Bounce houses

4. Mechanical or animal rides

5. Trampolines or mini-trampolines

6. Use of darts, arrows, or other weapons

7. Destruction of cars or similar objects with hammers

8. Objects thrown at people without protection for the person

7. All monies collected from any form of fundraising activity must be deposited through the Student Body Finance office immediately at the end of the event.

8. All expenses must be paid for by check or petty cash through the financial clerk and never directly from the proceeds of any fundraiser.

9. Original supporting invoices and receipts are required for all expenditures.

10. We cannot accept or use Zelle, Venmo, PayPal, or any other cash app transfer service.

11. Accepting checks is highly discouraged.

12. Non-student organizations (PTO, for example) are not to solicit funds on behalf of a school or its students without prior written approval from the governing body for each individual fundraising event.

Existen numerosas normas y regulaciones relativas a la recaudación de fondos en las escuelas públicas. Las principales se enumeran a continuación.

1. Si se utiliza el nombre de la escuela o del club o grupo escolar en la recaudación de fondos, se trata de una recaudación de fondos escolar.
2. La legislatura estatal aprobó el Código Comercial y Profesional 17510 a 17510.95 para proteger al público contra el fraude y el engaño, fomentar la equidad en las solicitudes y garantizar la transparencia.
3. El artículo 48932 del Código de Educación de California (K-12) autoriza a las organizaciones estudiantiles (Consejo Estudiantil del Cuerpo Estudiantil Asociado) a ser responsables y llevar a cabo actividades de recaudación de fondos.
4. Todas las actividades de recaudación de fondos deben cumplir con las directrices establecidas por la Constitución y los Estatutos del ASB y de acuerdo con las Normas y Reglamentos de la Junta de Educación, así como con las Normas y Reglamentos del Departamento de Educación del Estado de California.
5. Antes de aprobar cualquier evento, el ASB debe considerar diversos aspectos, entre ellos:

• Seguridad estudiantil
• Leyes y regulaciones vigentes
• Idoneidad de la recaudación de fondos
• Conflictos de horario

• Rifas y juegos de azar
• Tanques de agua
• Casitas inflables
• Atracciones mecánicas o con animales
• Trampolines o minitrampolines
• Uso de dardos, flechas u otras armas
• Destrucción de autos u objetos similares con martillos
• Lanzar objetos a personas sin protección personal

8.Todos los gastos deben pagarse con cheque o caja chica a través del empleado de finanzas y nunca directamente con las ganancias de ninguna recaudación de fondos

9. Se requieren facturas y recibos originales de todos los gastos

10. No podemos aceptar ni utilizar Zelle, Venmo, PayPal ni ningún otro servicio de transferencia de efectivo.

11. Se desaconseja totalmente aceptar cheques.

12. Las organizaciones no estudiantiles (PTO, por ejemplo) no deben solicitar fondos en nombre de una escuela o sus estudiantes sin la aprobación previa por escrito del órgano de gobierno para cada evento individual de recaudación de fondos.

Email: epeguero@lbschools.net
Website: https://avalon.lbschools.net

Location: 200 Falls Canyon Road, Avalon, CA, USA
Phone: 310-510-0790