BSC Weekly Newsletter
Week of Nov 8
Short Week Schedule: Conferences & Veteran's Day
Nov 9, 12, 13, 16 - Minimum Days
Nov 10 - McTeacher Night 4:30-7:30pm
Nov 11 - No School: Veteran's Day
Nov 12 - Makeup Picture Day
McTeacher's Night - Nov 10th
Enjoy a Happy Meal and a McFlurry on November 10th and you'll catch some familiar faces serving you food and selling cookies! Don't forget to bring cash for cookies and tips! 20% of ALL sales go straight to Balboa. You deserve a break today!
The details - A portion of all dining sales throughout the evening will be donated to the Balboa Spirit Club to support our programming. Additionally, some special guests and members of our student council will be selling cookies to support their events and activities. Cookie sales and tips will go directly to the student council. Thanks for your support!
Balboa "Explorers Care" Food Drive: November 9-19
Balboa Gifted Magnet Elementary School is partnering with the San Fernando Valley Rescue Mission to support families in our local community!
We're collecting nonperishable pantry items and essential household supplies to help make a difference for those in need.
📍 Drop-off locations: Collection boxes at the carpool gate and main office.
Every donation counts! Thank you, Balboa families, for showing compassion, lending a helping hand, and reminding us what it means to care for our community. 💙
Have a Green Thumb?
Calling all parents who would like to do some gardening during the week! The library garden needs constant weeding, trimming and upkeep. Please add your name here and VP of Greening will reach out to get you set up! Must be an official LAUSD volunteer.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0948A8A62FA6FB6-66849405-interest
Send Us Your Photos!
Got Photos?? We want them! Email our Balboa Yearbook Team at Balboayearbook2026@gmail.com
Show Your Balboa Spirit with New Merch!
Visit https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/balboa-spirit-clubs-shop to order your Spirit Wear today!
There are many ways to volunteer and help at Balboa. On campus volunteers must be cleared and approved by the district. Please complete a Volunteer Application at https://volunteerapp.lausd.net to get the process started.
All volunteers, new and returning, must complete an application each year (for each school). Please contact our Community Representative, Ms. Julie Shon, at julie.shon@lausd.net, should you need any assistance.
Thank you for supporting our school!
THANK YOU to all of the parent volunteers that have already helped during our first week of Psychomotor. Please continue to signup as the mornings cool down and the activities heat up.
Scholars participate in weekly Psychomotor activities, focused on following rules, teamwork, and good sportsmanship. Parent Volunteers are needed to facilitate these sessions. Please signup to help out your classroom (and others!). Please signup here.
Tips and Hints for facilitating a successful Psychomotor session are in the linked file below!
View details and nutrition information for all of the menu items offered in the cafeteria
https://lausd.yumyummi.com/webapp/balboa-el-prep/weekly/lunch