Week 17

Each day, teachers engage students in social–emotional learning through our adopted Leader in Me program. A few weeks ago, I spoke to you about the five paradigm shifts and introduced the habits. Now, each week, I will focus specifically on one habit.

Starting in the new year (January 2026), we will highlight one habit each month. We will also be recognizing students who exemplify that month’s habit. We will kick this off with a growth mindset assembly on our first day back. Please read the information below to spark conversations with your child. Be sure to watch the video for a catchy song and a quick explanation about being proactive rather than reactive.

Habit 1: Be Proactive — even in the way you speak

Habit 1: Be Proactive® means we are in charge of ourselves. Using proactive language helps us practice positive self-talk and use kind words with others. Proactive language is “can-do,” encouraging, and affirming. It sounds like, “I can do it,” or “We can figure this out together.”

Reactive language, on the other hand, focuses on blame. It sounds like “You made me…” or “I have to…”

We all have a choice. Do we want to be proactive individuals or reactive ones?

There are only 10 days of school left in December, and every single day matters. Let’s make these days count with 100% perfect attendance this month. We can do this, Eagles!

Please look at the attendance grid below and reflect on where your child currently falls as of December 10th:

• Excellent Attendance: 0–3 absences

• Proficient/Good Attendance: 4–6 absences

• Concerning Attendance: 7 or more absences

If your child has more than 7 absences at this point in the year, it’s important to pause and reflect. Please consider these questions together:

1. Why is my child absent so often?

2. How much learning is my child missing when they are not in school?

3. Can my child build and maintain strong friendships if they are frequently absent?

School attendance is not just about being present, it's about being connected, learning every day, and giving students the best chance to grow academically, socially, and emotionally. Let’s work together to finish December strong!

Winter Academy will be January 5 - 9, 2026. The online application has been disabled. If you are intererested in Winter Academy, paper applications are available in the main office OR download the language your need from here and bring the copy to the main office.

Winter Academy is for one week and it's from 8:00 am - 2:30 pm, daily.

Are you checking in our your child's iReady progress? 4 lessons each week. 2 in reading and 2 in math. This month they are working collectively for the class DONUT PARTY!

Here are our iReady Challenge Champions for the month of November as well as the special Thanksgiving Week edition. Special shout out to Ian F. for being KING of iReady during Thanksgiving Break. The sun was right behind us for this photo. I apologize that it's not better.

During Coffee with the Principal, we watched the video linked below. If you weren’t able to attend, the video includes many helpful tips and strategies for supporting your child at home.

De-escalation and restorative practices are integral components of LAUSD’s Every School Safe training modules, designed for students, parents/caregivers, and staff. These practices enhance the learning environment and support student well-being by improving relationships, reducing conflict, and promoting accountability and growth. Together, they help create a positive and supportive school culture.

The video is organized into three sections:

• Introduction to Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) and Restorative Practices

• De-escalation strategies

• The use of the Restorative Rainbow/Rounds

Our Winter Program will be on Wednesday, December 17th at 11:00 am. The gate will open at 10:50 am after our students are done with recess. You do not have to pull siblings out of class. In the morning the entire school will engage in a dress rehearsal and perform for each other.

For the event, we are offering 36 VIP seats for the Winter Program.

There will be two rows of reserved seating available.

Note to edit: Everyone is trying to reserve the same 6 seats. Highlighted are seats already reserved/paid as of 12:30 pm today (12/6).

In order to avoid disappointment, the seating chart will be available in the main office on Saturday (12/6) between 3:00-4:30 pm and again on Monday (12/8) from 7:30 am - 2:30 pm for anyone who might want to come in person to see what's available and make a donation on the spot. Once your seat is reserved, on the day of the event, you will find the seat pre-labeled with your child's name.

Offering:

Center Seats - $25 per chair

Side Seats - $15 per chair

All proceeds support student incentives.

VIP seats are first come, first served based on when donation is received.

• Cash only.
• All remaining non-VIP seats are available for everyone with no reservations required.
• Doors open at 10:50 am for 11:00 am performance.

• Multnomah Monday: Spirit Gear!
• ELA Intervention Afterschool (Ramos, Borja)
• 2:40-3:40
• Focus: English Language Arts
• Esports/CS Enrichment Afterschool (Perez, Ramirez)
• 2:40-4:10
• Focus: Esports and Minecraft Education

• EnrichLA (Santana, Galvez, Kim)
• Earthquake Drill (drop, cover, hold only)
• Tuesday Dismissal @ 1:28 pm
• Chorus Enrichment 1:30-2:30
• Ukelele Enrichment 2:30-3:30
• If you're in the afterschool program, please do not pick up your child until after 3:30.

• Parent Volunteer Orientation
• 8:30 am via Zoom
• Link
• Photos with Santa 🎅
• 8:30 am - 10:30 am
• Please send students camera-ready
• Orchestra Day! Bring your instrument
• Remember, forgotten instruments = points deducted

• EnrichLA (Fernandez, Gonzalez, Aguilar)
• ELA Intervention Afterschool (Ramos, Borja)
• 2:40-3:40
• Esports/CS Enrichment Afterschool (Perez, Ramirez)
• 2:40-4:10

• Theater Class (Yap, Oran, Gutierrez, Ramirez, Ramos)
• SSC meeting @ 2:45 pm
• Zoom Link
• Meeting ID: 853 2760 3357
• Passcode: 90032
• ELA Intervention Afterschool (Ramos, Borja)
• 2:40 pm - 3:40 pm

• Holiday Pajamas Day!
• Book Club @ Parent Center
• 8:30 am
• Bring your book
• Art Class (Dominguez, Perez, Quezada, Ortega, Quinones)
• Dance Team
• 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm