Weekly Wildcat

October

28: 3rd Grade GATE Screening

31: Halloween Costume Parade @ 9:15 am

31: Yearbook: Last Day for Early Bird Discount

November:

2: Daylight Savings Ends

3-7: Heroes Week

10-11: No School - Veterans Day Weekend

18: 4th/5th GATE Testing

24-28: No School - Fall Break

🗓️ Friday, October 31st ⏰ 9:30 – 10:30 AM 📍 Basketball Courts

Get ready to strut your spooky stuff at our Annual Halloween Costume Parade! 🧙‍♀️🦸‍♂️🧛‍♂️

We want everyone to join the fun, so here’s what you need to know:

🧡 Students:

• Come dressed in your coolest, creepiest, or most creative costume!
• Bring a change of clothes or wear school clothes underneath.
• Leave the weapons at home—no swords, guns, or anything scary-sharp!
• Keep it school-friendly: no spaghetti straps or bare midriffs.
• Make sure your costume lets you move freely—no tripping hazards!
• Face masks and helmets? Hold them in your hands, not on your head.

🖤 Parents & Visitors:

• Please don’t park in the staff lot (unless you have a handicap placard).
• Stand behind the student chairs to keep the parade flowing.
• Snap tons of pics and enjoy the magical memories! 📸✨

Let’s make this Halloween parade a frightfully fun time for all! 🕸️🦇🍬

In an emergency, clear and timely communication is essential — and Torrance Unified School District (TUSD) has a dedicated website to keep families and the community informed.

If an emergency situation ever occurs, parents and guardians should visit www.tusd.org/alerts for the most accurate and up-to-date information. This site will serve as the district’s central hub for emergency updates, so please bookmark it on your phones and other devices.

During a real emergency, Principal Guidi and all school staff will be focused first and foremost on keeping students safe. This means updates from the school level may be limited, as staff will be directly supporting and supervising students.

The school communicates with the district office through the Raptor App and text messaging, allowing the district to post verified updates quickly to the TUSD Alerts page. In the unlikely event that cell service is unavailable, our walkie talkie system provides an additional layer of communication between the school and district.

By visiting the TUSD Alerts page, families can receive the most current and official information — without waiting for an individual message to come through.

Remember: https://www.tusd.org/alerts — bookmark it to all your devices now for quick access.

Bring all donations to your student’s classroom to be counted.

CANNED FOOD ONLY

Class that donates the most earns a trip to South High School on November 21st

Walteria Elementary is proud to celebrate Heroes Week from November 3–7!

On Friday, November 7, we’re inviting real-life heroes—veterans, active duty service members, first responders, healthcare workers, and community helpers—to share their stories and inspire our students. If you or someone you know would like to participate, please contact Clifford.Christians@tusd.org.

Let’s honor those who help make our world a better place!

Click here for Walteria Sprit Wear!

Help make our mornings safe, smooth, and stress-free!

Just a few minutes of your time from 8:20–9:00 AM can make a big difference.

What you'll do:

✨ It’s a fun and easy way to support our school community!

📧 Sign up: ptapres@walteriaelementary.org

**EARLY BIRD SALE ALERT!**

Yearbook is now on sale for 10% off through October 31st!

🎉 Walteria Elementary Yearbook Needs Your Photos! 📸

Hello Week, Walk to School Day, Harvest Fair, and more!

We're collecting photos from these special events for the yearbook. If you have any great shots, we’d love to include them!

📧 Send your photos to:

✅ Be sure to include:

Thank you for helping us make this year’s yearbook unforgettable!

Drop-off Location: Family Welcome Enrollment Center

Drop-off Time: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Dates: November 7–17

Donation Guidelines: All donations should be shelf-stable non-perishables and may include:

All foods should be shelf-stable and able to be heated in a microwave or toaster oven.

Contact: BuildingBridges@tusd.org

You’re invited to join the Building Bridges Community Collaborative, a space to connect, coordinate, and catalyze community efforts. Meetings take place every other month on Thursdays, 11:00 AM–12:30 PM at Levy Adult School, Torrance.

📅 Upcoming dates:

For more information, contact gutierrez.nancy@tusd.org.