WEbster Nation,

Thanks for another amazing week here on campus! We are so grateful to all of you who continue to go above and beyond to make this such an engaging environment for our kids. The list feels endless. I see the smiling faces of parents and staff each day who go out of their way for our kids. All of you...our village...are truly special humans and I am grateful and humbled by your efforts.

Keep in mind we have so many good things still on the agenda before it's all said and done. I hope your kids are rocking and rolling with their Caine's Arcade project. If week 1 was a little rough, just shake it off...you've still got 3 weeks to go. Encourage them to continue to wonder and imagine what "could" be. Read below for some Week 1-2 tips.

Campus will be pretty quiet next week as the 5th graders, Mrs. London, Ms. Johnson, and myself will be in Yosemite all week. Also missing will be Mr. K, Mrs. Morris, and our 4th graders who venture off to Astrocamp from Weds - Fri. A huge THANK YOU to all our parent chaperones. You make the trip extra special and we are grateful for support. Sadly, this means there will be no newsletter next Friday, May 17. I promise to send pictures from both trips the following Friday.

Enjoy this week's newsletter and be good to each other out there.

With gratitude,

- Tedd

twakeman@smmusd.org
(310) 456-6494

MAY 2024

5/13 5th Grade to Yosemite (return on 5/17)

5/14 Community session with Isaac Burgess (Auditorium 8:15a-9:00a)

5/14 1 in 5: A Mental Health Advocacy Event at ThirdSpace - 5p-7p

5/15 4th Grade to AstroCamp (return on 5/17)

5/23 3rd grade Music presentation at Webster (during regular music time)

5/23 Welcome Principal for the Day: Aiden Omar

5/23 Final General PTA Meeting - 8:40a

5/27 Memorial Day Holiday (no school)

5/28 4th grade Music presentation at Malibu Elementary - 6pm

5/28 5th grade Music presentation at Malibu Elementary - 7pm

5/31 Caine's Arcade - 9a-11a

JUNE 2024

6/5 Gratitude Breakfast

6/6 4th Grade Dance Recital - 8:45a

6/7 Promotion Rehearsal – 9:00a

6/10 5th Grade Promotion

6/11 FIELD/BEACH DAY

6/12 Last Day of School (minimum day)

Ms. Neci is BAAAAACK!! The music is bumpin' again in the kitchen. The smiles, the energy, ALL OF IT! We missed you a ton, lady. Welcome back.

I find myself writing far too many of these incredibly sad notes lately. This one really hurts. Let me first say that we are truly blessed here at Webster. We somehow managed to land a school full of outstanding educators. With that kind of daily dynamic, one can easily forget how hard the great ones are to come by. Callie Lockwood is one of the greats. In only the dawn of what I hope to be a long career of impacting the lives of children and families, she is a truly special educator and an even more wonderful human being. It is with gut-wrenching sadness that I have to inform the community that Ms. Lockwood will be moving on from Webster at the end of this year. Just so you know, NO ONE wants this, no one...not Callie and certainly none of us. In situations like these, we find ourselves at the mercy of low enrollment and financial bottom lines. We aren't giving up hope (there is still an outside chance we will be able to keep her here...I will update you as I learn more), but for now we must say goodbye and take a moment to give her our love and gratitude.

Dear Callie,

We somehow lucked out and found you in the 11th hour of September 2022. Already several weeks into the school year, you filled a tough split-grade position which came with some heavy strings attached. Like an absolute pro, you steadied the ship, loved on those kids, eased the parent concerns, and led that class through an unforgettable year. You filled each day with your contagious energy, you dedicated yourself to an engaging style of teaching and learning, you inspired curiosity and wonder, and rained down a ton of love on your kiddos each day. You immediately became a part of the Webster family, forging friendships throughout the staff and endearing yourself to students and families. Earlier this year, you dazzled us with DUCKS...spreading a sense of fun and wonder across campus...just because that's who you are. Within two short years, you have become a Webster staple. Your leaving is a huge loss to this entire community. We are so grateful for your laughter, your love, and your dedication to students and families.

Please never forget that, while our hearts are broken, we are beyond thankful to have had the chance to spend this time with you and be warmed by your immense light. We love you a ton!

- Tedd

How's it going out there?? We are super excited as we hear from students about what they're imagining and designing. The enthusiasm is contagious. I sent these last week, but wanted to include the 4-WEEK suggested schedule for keeping kids on track throughout this project. If they're going too fast, slow them down a bit and ask some questions, encourage iteration. If they're nowhere near the beginning, take a look and see if you can help them move forward. Just remember to let them solve the problems. Let them deal with the challenge and the struggle. There's great learning in there. Don't forget we're here if you need our support. Looking forward to an amazing event on May 31.

We really felt the love this week as the amazing Vicky Farrell, funded by our equally incredible PTA, showered the staff with treats and treasures for five straight days.

On Monday, we woke up to bagels & coffee and all kinds of healthy snacks in the staff lounge. Staff also received some lovely "Thank You - You're Awesome" candles. On Tuesday, each student grabbed a flower stem on the way into school and made a beautiful classroom bouquet for each teacher, who walked in to find vases in their boxes. We also had a massage therapist onsite from 11- 3, providing 15-min chair massages to teachers/staff. Just when you thought there couldn't be more, there was a fruit cart out front during lunch making custom fruit bowls. Wednesday saw the massage therapist on campus for another day and brand new yoga mats for everyone in the lounge. With the mats came a free 1-year subscription to the Down Dog Yoga App. Thursday arrived with a beautifully catered luncheon from Maria's Italian Kitchen in the library. Staff also received an adult coloring book and markers to promote downtime/relaxation....something we most definitely need. Rounding it all out on Friday was a refreshment cart filled with delicious breakfast treats that visited all the classrooms during the morning. The team also received warm outdoor blankets to promote some summer fun.

The wait is over! You know you've been sitting on the edge of your seat in anticipation of what Mrs. Lockwood's incredible 2nd graders were gonna create. Well, sit back and enjoy this brand new edition of Webster's favorite newsletter, The Barnacles Chronicles. We are all so proud of you guys. Great work!

Thank you to all of the families and partners that helped make the first annual Webster Prom such a success. Special thanks to the Hudson Family, the Rowe family, the Dunn family, the Cali family, and the Celedonia family. Shout out to Saona Jackson and Tatiana Jacobs for managing the impressive basket raffle and huge thanks to Carley Devlin for organizing the silent auction.

Thanks to Beard Papa’s Westside location for their delicious cream puff donation at our prom
(2130 Sawtelle Blvd)- make sure to visit them for more yummy treats.

We want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to our wonderful families for your enthusiastic participation in our first official year of the Party Book Fundraising program! Your generous hosting and enthusiastic attendance at these events have truly amplified the vibrant spirit of our school community. Each party was not just a gathering, but an opportunity to raise funds that make our school so special. Your support made a significant impact, fueling our shared vision of excellence and togetherness. We eagerly anticipate even more fantastic parties next year, look out for an email in August with the opportunity to host a party book event next year. Thank you for your unwavering support and commitment to our school!

- Lauren

What a night it was! The Webster community was in full glow-mode last Friday as we wrapped up an amazing Party Book season with a full-on family dance party here on campus. Parents and kids showed off their prom best outfits and stirred it up on the dance floor in white and fluorescent outfits. DJ Joel and friends helped to liven up the night with great music, light shows, and super fun games. Congrats to Webster's new Royal Family, the Mlodziks. Represent the crown well into 2025. Let's all give a collective shout out to Lauren Franks (Ifft) for her amazing efforts to bring together so many fantastic Party Book community events. You rock!!! And, as always, these things to come together without the support of tons of volunteers. Thank you to all who made this such a special night.

What a way to celebrate Cinco de Mayo while building community with some fabulous Webster families. Sunday was absolutely delightful. We were treated to a brilliant group of youth Mariachis.

The weather was gorgeous as we learned a ton about the agave-producing regions of Mexico and dined on delicious, handmade tacos. Another thank you to Lauren Franks (Ifft) for organizing a year of Party Book events and to the Mosapor family for welcoming us into their beautiful home for the afternoon. Such a treat to be able to spend the day with Pearl and Gigi and the gang!

Mariachi Inlakech
In the immortal words of Cesar Chavez, our future depends on the education of our youth, our
children to be inspirited, to be enlighten, and to be empowered in order to dream the impossible dream by realizing their full potential. The Inlakech Cultural Arts Center has kept his dream alive for the past 51 years by working with the sons and daughters of farm workers to discover their destiny. The youthwho compose Mariachi Inlakech represent the future generation of artist to perform on stages all around the world as professional musicians. Mariachi Inlakech is a family affair!
The Inlakech Cultural Arts Center is in pursuit for cultural and artistic excellence, in mind and spirit.

“Calling all WEbster runners! Join us every Wednesday morning from 7:45-8:15am for Run Groms - a free, open-to-all, kids’ running program led by WEbster parents, supported by Run Malibu and BGCM. This program focuses on introducing kids to running and the many benefits that come with it, all in a supportive, fun and inclusive space. Registration is not required to join Run Groms - you are welcome to drop your child(ren) at 7:45am at the school field gate or join us for the session.

If you have questions or want to get involved, please email Cassidy & Blue Benadum at maliburungroms@gmail.com.

NEW: We are excited to extend an open invitation to the WEbster community to meet up for a few miles after Run Groms / school drop-off on Wednesday mornings at 8:30am. All paces are always welcome - run, walk, run/walk… however you choose to move. We will start & finish at the lower parking lot on campus.”

Attention 3rd – 5th Grade Parents,

We encourage our Webster students grades 3rd – 5th to participate in the Wait Til 8th Pledge. Our goal is to gather more support from the families to wait longer for children to get Smart Phones & Watches, to help minimize tech distractions in the classroom, and allow parents to feel supported in waiting longer before getting their child(ren) access to this technology. You can read more about it at www.waituntil8th.org.

- Pledge forms are coming home for you to sign with your child(ren)

- Return them to school by next week, Wednesday, March 20th.

- Thursday, March 21st, every student who turns in a pledge form will receive a coupon for a FREE

slice at Prince Street Pizza

- If you have any questions, please email Kim at KimEbeling44@gmail.com.

Thank You!

Here at Webster, we're putting out best foot forward and making a case for good education.

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 May 6, 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 the Spring Fling featuring spicy marinara, smoked mozzarella, pepperoni, sausage, and olive oil drizzle. 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 Meet the Makers Showcase, May 14! Join us in supporting this impactful initiative as we empower teens to become champions of mental health awareness and advocates for suicide prevention within their communities. Together, we can make a difference and ensure that no one feels alone in their journey towards mental wellness. 100% of proceeds benefit BGCM Wellness Center mental health and wellness services. Please join us in supporting the 1 in 5 apparel line by visiting us in store or shopping online! This is an open invite to the community, no RSVP required. 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/
  
  *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

Developing strong character and valuable mindsets is essential. This remains a major focus at Webster. As we build community here on campus, at home, and across Malibu, we will continue to model the kind of behavior that promotes unity, kindness, and thoughtful problem solving. In addition, we will value these traits in others and recognize outstanding efforts.

Every Friday we sport our Webster Wear to show school spirit and celebrate the coming weekend. Classes with the highest percentage of Webster Wear win the whale for the week. Be sure to show your spirit and pick up some Webster Wear in the main office when you stop in to say hello.

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