Thoughts from the Principal
This week has been an emotional roller coaster for us all. It's hard to imagine the terror Robb Elementary in Uvalde is facing. Such an unspeakable, unbelievable event has ripped our hearts out. We all wish we could do more to help, or at least take the pain away.
As the principal, it reinforced the reasons we keep all of our gates locked, check identification with all visitors, practice safety drills, establish strict arrival & dismissal protocols and continue to brainstorm ways to improve our safety procedures. Along with the district, La Ballona is eager to review all of our current safety measures and improve in the areas we need to. There is nothing more important. There is nothing more important to us than your children.
In this newsletter:
- This Week at La Ballona
- How Can I Support My Child at School
- Around the School
- Information for 5th Grade Families
- Community Support & Events
- Green Tip of the Week- no new tip this week
- Important Dates
Stay PAWSitive!
Dr. Becky Godbey
Principal
Pictured Below: LB parents join together to learn about Antiracist Parenting. We want to be part of the solution.
PLEASE return your library books ASAP
June 3 - All library books are due on or before this date
What do I do about a lost library book? Students with overdue or missing books have received a printout of what they need to return. If they cannot find it, there are 3 ways to replace the book:
- Purchase a new book of the same title (exact title replacement).
- Purchase a similar book or choose one from our Amazon Wishlist
- Replace with a book from home. The replacement book from home must be in excellent condition (the cover must be intact, no writing on the pages, and no ripped pages).
Replacement books should be hardcover if possible, unless the book that is missing was a paperback.
The deadline to replace is Thursday, June 9th. If you have any questions or need more information, please email me at laramehl@ccusd.org.
Lost & Found Come & Get it!
La Ballona Recipe book for sale!
The La Ballona cookbook has arrived! Get your copy after school by Gate #1 in the back on Monday May 30th - Friday June 3rd.. $8 each! All 5th graders will receive a copy for free at graduation as well. If you have reserved a copy, Laura should have that info, or if you have any questions please email her at fewmets@gmail.com to confirm your copy. Payment can be made by cash or Venmo @Laura-BLoo
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED ASAP!!!
Hello parents! It's the end of the year and we need volunteers for all the different "end of year" events we are having these final 2 weeks of school! If you're curious about how these events go, or if you're looking for a quick way to give back before the year is out, then this is a perfect time to help out the PTA and La Ballona. We have 2 different 'Signup Genius' links to browse and see what day works best for you to volunteer. Thank you so much for your support.
1-- https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0c45afa92ca6f49-5thgrade
2-- https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0d4badaa2ca2f94-cultural
La Ballona Elementary School
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