DOLPHIN SPLASH

El Marino Elementary is being recognized as a 2023 California Distinguished School. This is an exceptional achievement.

The California Distinguished Schools program recognizes schools for their excellent work in one of two categories: closing the achievement gap and achieving exceptional student performance.

Dear El Marino Families,

I am happy to announce that we have hired a new Assistant Principal, Dr. Paul Karaiakobian. He comes to us from Santa Monica Malibu School District with many years of experience. Dr. Karaiakoubian was most recently a middle school math teacher, but also a Lead Coach for staff in both math and Science. He started last week and we are excited to welcome Dr. Karaiakoubian to the El Marino family.

Happy New Year!

Mrs. Saavedra

Hello El Marino Parents!

Here is a little bit about your School Psychologist…

I am a CCUSD alumni, I attended Farragut Elementary School for a few years before leaving for the valley. Returning here to work as a school psychologist is like returning to my original home. El Marino is such a unique and wonderful learning environment, I consider myself very fortunate to be part of the community. I received my degrees at UCLA & CSUN. I worked as a teacher for LAUSD then transitioned to being a school psychologist at Saugus USD for 19 years. My family recently moved to the South Bay which prompted me to seek employment closer to home. I have a son at USC dental school and a daughter at Claremont McKenna college. When I’m not working, I love to walk my dog (a 5 lb. maltipoo who likes to be carried while I walk) and bake.

Please feel free to reach out to me via email (hollysong@ccusd.org).

You may also reach me at El Marino at 310-842-4241 x6249.

I look forward to working with you and your children this school year!

Holly Song

El Marino School Psychologist

The librarian has asked that students bring a large ziploc baggie to put library books in on rainy days.

Do you have a younger brother/sister who will become a TK or Kinder in the 2023-24 school year?

El Marino hermano/a que va entrar a TK o Kinder?

2023-24学年度、TKまたはキンダーになる弟•妹はいますか？

Please fill out the below survey/Por favor, rellene la siguiente encuesta/

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe0xK-MkvpjJCn3hBVDjGs6LyRxbc0tCSry-fiBgP0vPMp2Dg/viewform?usp=sf_link

Any questions, please contact the front office staff Mika Yanase at mikayanase@ccusd.org

Smartwatches may be worn at school but only used for watch capacity during school hours. Please remind your student that during school hours a smart watch should not be used for any other purpose except telling time.

Parents, please do not contact your child via smartwatch during school hours as it disrupts instruction. Should you need to contact your child during school hours please call the El Marino front office.

Thank you for your cooperation and understanding in this matter.

Principal Coffee and Chat at 8:55 am in the Auditorium

Get to chat with Principal Saavedra and meet the new Assistant Principal Dr. Paul Karaiakoubian.

Volunteer Orientation Meeting from 9:15-9:45 am in the Auditorium

In order to be a volunteer during school hours you must first attend this volunteer orientation. Principal Saavedra will conduct the orientation.

If you are already a cleared volunteer and your TB verification has expired (the date on the sticker on your volunteer badge indicates TB expiration), please check with the El Marino Front Office Staff. You can also email Maria at mariavasquez@ccusd.org.

• DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY

• NON-PUPIL DAY

• JAPANESE STORY TIME
  5:00 - 5:20pm for longer picture books
  5:30 - 5:50pm for shorter picture books
  on ZOOM

• CHOIR REHEARSAL
  8:00 - 8:35am in the Auditorium

• PALI CAMP INFO NIGHT FOR 5th GRADE FAMILIES
  6:30pm on ZOOM
  See info below

• LUNAR NEW YEAR ASSEMBLY

• CLUB de LECTURA
  8:00 - 8:30am in the Auditorium
  See flier below for more info

• PRINCIPAL COFFEE & CHAT
  ** Moved from Jan. 12th **
  8:55am in the Auditorium

• VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION
  9:15am - 9:45am in the Auditorium

You can pre-order your Yearbook and it will be ready for pickup at the end of the year. The cost this year is $20 for pre-orders. If you wait to purchase in person at the end of the year the price will be $25. We can’t guarantee a copy unless you pre-order. Kids love getting the yearbooks in their classrooms so I highly recommend you pre-order.

Here is the link for purchase:

https://shop.yearbookmarket.com/elmarinolanguageschool/products/5034

Our January assembly will take place this Wednesday!! This month the assembly will focus on Lunar New Year. We will have a lion dance!!

Below is a link just in case anyone would like to talk to their children ahead of time. (This is not the performer.) https://www.timeforkids.com/g56/dancing-lions-2/

Also if you are available to help, it would be appreciated!!

Volunteers help with:

- setup/cleanup,

- setup “green room”,

- assisting classes to get seated,

- help teachers/staff during the assembly (as needed),

- go to Sorrentos to get lunch for performers/volunteers,

- clean up afterwards

- be an extra pair of eyes and hands 💕

*** Must be a cleared volunteer ***

Time commitment: 30-45 minutes (more or less)

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0949A8A628A0F5C25-elmarino

Any questions please reach out or email Alex at alex@elmarinopta.org

*** Important: Grownups that are not signed up to help will not be able to join us. These assemblies are a school program. Also, we completely understand that plans can change so please reach out if you’d like. Thank you! ***

Please join us on Wednesday, January 18 at 6:30pm to learn about Pali Camp.

Pali Science camp is an educational opportunity open to ALL current 5th-grade students. The camp takes place from March 8 - 10, 2023.

This information will be available via Zoom and will be recorded for those that are not able to attend. Pali Camp staff will provide all the information you need and answer questions.

This FREE science camp is provided by CCEF and CCUSD. This means there is no cost to families. We are so excited!

If you have any questions prior to the Information Night, you can contact Alex Cobian Alvarado at alex@elmarinopta.org. Please keep in mind that we will have a form available for your student’s Intent to Enroll soon.

If you’d like to learn more about Pali Camp please go to https://paliadventures.com/ AND please join us on January 18th!

Thank you!

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Topic: Pali Camp 2022-23 Information Night Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88935856978?pwd=d0JPeHdwUWl3MDE2eERWSHJKYjFwZz09

Meeting ID: 889 3585 6978

Passcode: 612674

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** Si ocupa información en español or tiene preguntas favor de mandarme un mensaje. Gracias!

Please sign up on the Google Form to reserve your spot.

Tours are on the 3rd Friday of the month from 9:00- 10:00 am.

• Friday, January 20th
• Friday, February 17th
• Friday, March 17th
• Friday, April 21st
• Friday, May 19th
  
  

The 1 hour will include a presentation overview of CCMS followed by a walking school tour.

All tours are capped at 100 people. Every individual attending MUST sign up.

These tours are designed specifically for parents and incoming NEW students to the district, but no student will be turned away should parent choose to bring them. If you do bring your child, when they return to El Marino to finish their school day, their tardy will be excused.

Please meet at the front blue gate by the CCMS main office.

Parking is limited, please be aware of street parking restrictions.

A reminder email will be sent the day before the tour.

Questions? Email Ms. Flores at leonorflores@ccusd.org.

SIGN UP HERE: https://forms.gle/79XWy5pAmaGYGjrY8

Please come to the school's front gate to search for any lost items. The rack is available outside every day. There are lots of sweaters, jackets, water bottles, lunch bags, and miscellaneous items at the lost and found rack.

El Marino PTA wants to say a very Happy Lunar New Year to all our families celebrating The Year of the Rabbit! This is a worldwide celebration as Asian countries and the Asian diaspora celebrate across the globe. We are very grateful that our El Marino Japanese Cultural Heritage Committee (JCHC) worked really hard to create a beautiful Oshôgatsu display in the cafetorium hallway for the students to view and learn more about the Japanese New Year traditions.

El Marino PTA will be sponsoring an assembly to share a little bit about Lunar New Year with traditional music and a Lion Dance on January 18. We hope the students enjoy this festive tradition!

Below is some more information about the Lunar New Year Celebrations:

https://padlet.com/EMPTA/y0l3hbhrh1t3uk60

The Pali Camp Coordinators and El Marino Green Committee are starting to brainstorm for our first winter clothing swap. It will take place sometime in February. We are doing this in preparation for Pali Camp 2023!!!

Want to help us coordinate or execute this? Please contact Alex at alex@elmarinopta.org or El Marino Green Committee at emlsgreencommittee@gmail.com.

Have clothes or items to donate? For now please hold onto them, more information will be shared soon. Stay tuned!

JANUARY 23-27

• Kindness Week

JANUARY 25

• Kindergarten/TK Information Night

JANUARY 30

• School Site Council Meeting

FEBRUARY 3

• 5th Grade Yearbook Cover Contest Deadline

Website: elmarino.ccusd.org
Location: 11450 Port Rd, Culver City, CA 90230, USA
Phone: 310-842-4241

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