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.

Thank you El Marino families for helping PTA raise over $78,000!! We are incredibly grateful to everyone and are looking to continuing to support students, families, teachers, and staff. The kids had so much fun, ran their little hearts out, and were so proud to help PTA.

A big note of gratitude to the Jogathon Committee members: Sonia Malhotra, Kalyani Narayanan, Candice Chang, Renita Chandra, and LaTesha Reed. We appreciate all the volunteers that helped us during the day.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16

Farragut Elementary School

3:30pm - 4:30pm

• 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
  
  
• TALENT SHOW AUDITIONS
  2:00pm - 4:00pm
  Sign up HERE
  
  
• CCUSD ALL-DISTRICT CONCERT
  6:30pm - Robert Frost Auditorium

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

• 5th Grade PARENT NIGHT at CCMS
  5:00 - 7:00pm in the CCMS Back Gym
  
  
• TALENT SHOW AUDITIONS
  3:30pm - 5:30pm
  Sign up HERE

• STAFF APPRECIATION BREAKFAST
  7:30am - 9:00am
  Sponsored by the 2nd Grade Classes

• WALK & ROLLERS POP UP
  We’re adding a Walk & Roll morning, please join us! And of course we’ll have some great treats to start your day with!
  

• 5th GRADE PALI CAMP CLOTHING SWAP
  ANYONE CAN DONATE ITEMS TO THE SWAP
  10:30am - 12:30pm
  Donate Items: 9:00am - 10:00am
  See Donation Requirements below

• INCLUSION VALENTINE DANCE + PARTY
  2:00pm - 4:00pm
  See fliers below for more info

We are excited to announce the winners of the 2022-23 5th-Grade Yearbook Cover Contest. We had more submissions this year than in past years.

Once again, we were thrilled to see so much artistic talent and individual expression in our students.

Winner: Koh Suzuki

2nd Place: Danilo Castro

3rd Place: Benjamin Aguillon

4th Place: Jerome Magee

5th Place: Lorenzo Stern

Thank you to all of the outstanding artists that entered!

Yearbook Committee

• Pali Camp Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ex0BQ5gugbQ

• Parent Information Night Zoom Recording: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HzP9cZGLepVB55jt0I3gShb8MfvwqB80/view?usp=drivesdk

• Preparing for Pali Camp: https://www.paliinstitute.com/parents/

• Packing List: https://www.paliinstitute.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/student-packing-list.pdf

• Frequently Asked Questions:

  https://docs.google.com/document/d/10E40_CFamMoKgsy39_AF4dqncZK6Z1foIH-i80yFerg/edit

ATTENTION ALL 5th GRADE FAMILIES!!!

It’s that time of the year where our 5th grade students are preparing for Pali Camp!!!

Let’s come together to share any winter items that you and/or your family are ready to pass on to another member of our community.

WHEN? Saturday, February 18th

WHERE? In Front of the School

WHY? To see old friends, make new ones, and to get clothes for our kids' Pali Camp trip!

AND... Coffee and Donuts will be provided!

ANYONE CAN DONATE ITEMS TO OUR SWAP

DONATION REQUIREMENTS:
- MUST be Washed

- Gently used clothing ok

- Nothing with holes or stains

- Sizes 10 and up, Adult Small, Adult Medium

- Donations are to be dropped off up to an hour before swap.

ITEMS REQUESTED FOR DONATION:

• Winter coats
• Snow gear
• Hiking boots
• Gloves
• Scarves
• Sleeping bags
• NEW beanies and socks
• Long johns/clothing for layering

If you’d like to volunteer in preparation of the event or the day of please sign up at https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/5080d48aca82da3f85-pali

Any questions please reach out to Alex at alex@elmarinopta.org or El Marino Green Committee at El Marino Green Committee emlsgreencommittee@gmail.com

Hello! If your student plans on participating in the Talent Show, please sign up for their audition slot via Sign Up Genius here:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0944a4ab2aa7f58-talent#/

All the Talent show information is in the attached flyers.

Please email kimberlydiamond@ccusd.org or nancy.martin@elmarinopta.org with any questions.

Con gran tristeza los notifico el fallecimiento de nuestra fundadora Eugenia Marú Sanchez.

Marú fue madre de alumnos del Marino, adjunta (TLSP), voluntaria, cofundadora de Club de Tarea ALLEM, la fundadora de Club de Lectura hace 10 años y fue cofundadora del Comité de Herencia Cultural.

Marú ha dejado una huella imborrable en El Marino. Apreciamos su devoción y servicio a los estudiantes de El Marino y a la comunidad. Aparte de ser una persona integral en El Marino era voluntaria en su parroquia de San Agustín.

Marú fue una persona ejemplar, amigable, servicial y cariñosa. Se la extrañará. Le sobreviven su esposo, su hija y dos hijos. Que descanse en paz.

-----------

With great sadness, we share the passing of Club de Lectura founder Eugenia Marú Sanchez.

Marú was a former El Marino parent and volunteer. She was an adjunct (TLSP), founder of Club de Lectura (10 years ago), co-founder of Homework Club through ALLEM, and co-founder of the Cultural Heritage Committee.

Marú has left an indelible mark in El Marino. We appreciate her devotion and service to El Marino students and the community. Apart from being an integral person in El Marino, she was a volunteer at her parish, St. Augustine.

Marú was an exemplary person. She was kind, friendly, helpful, and caring. She will be missed. She is survived by her husband, daughter, and two sons. May she rest in peace.

Join CCUSD at 9 a.m. on February 17 for a discussion on the Spanish Dual Immersion program in Culver City. This meeting is for all prospective Spanish-speaking parents who are interested in enrolling their child in CCUSD's Spanish Dual Language programs at La Ballona Elementary School and El Marino Language School.

Come learn about the long-term benefits of learning and preserving Spanish as their heritage and native language. The discussion will be led by our wonderful TLP (Teaching Learning Partner) Sandra Haro and Dr. Palmieri, District TOSA (Teacher on Special Assignment). Come prepare to ask lots of questions!

We are organizing an informal outing to the Los Angeles Black History Month Festival on Sunday, Feb. 19th. This will be an opportunity to see familiar friends, meet new families, and have fun!!!

Where: 5001 Obama Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90016

Time: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM (families are welcome to stay longer)

Day of Instructions:

1. Families provide their own transportation to the Festival.
2. To easily identify CCUSD elementary families, please wear your School's Spirit Wear.
   
3. The meeting location will be at 11:00 AM at the Main Entrance of the Festival.
4. If you can't locate CCUSD families on the day or arrive later, you can email zoila@elmarinopta.org or text Mikal at 310-946-9406.

This is a FREE event available to the general public sponsored by Los Angeles County.

Please RSVP on this Google Form so we can gauge attendees:

https://forms.gle/MTWQhY5fREg8nHYH8

We are providing at-home activities for El Marino students to learn about black history in a fun way. You can either print the attached worksheets or pick up copies from the front office.

Students that complete and turn in any of the activities will be entered into prize drawings. Two students from TK-2 and two students from 3-5th will be randomly selected for prizes from their submissions.

The due date for submissions is Friday, March 3rd. Please make sure to put your child's First Name and Last Name Initial, Grade, and Teacher's Name on their completed submission. Please turn it in at the school's front office there will be a designated folder in one of the cubbies to place your submission. Prizes will be distributed sometime in March.

Any questions, please contact dei@elmarinopta.org.

If you are already a cleared volunteer, please make sure that your TB is current. If you don't know, please check with the front office staff first.

If you think you are not current with your TB, please make sure to provide your TB survey to the school nurse. The office staff will provide you with the contact information for the nurse and the next steps.

Questions about your current volunteer clearance? Contact mariavasquez@elmarinopta.org.

The Principal has provided 6 Volunteer Orientations this school year and no more orientations will be provided until the 2023-24 school year.

CCEF is seeking committee members for their BIGGEST fundraiser to date – A Taste of Culver City!

Be a part of this culinary event hosted on the Amazon Studios lot on Sunday, May 7th, where the entire community will come together to celebrate Culver City’s diverse food scene while raising vital resources for CCEF-funded programs.

Roles are available to support event planning, marketing, sponsorship coordination, silent auction, entertainment, and volunteer coordination.

Can’t help with the event preparation? Sign up to volunteer on the day of the event, or engage your workplace/community organizations to volunteer as a group.

Join the party and email our team at ccef@ccusd.org for more information on how you can get involved.

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, 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

• FEBRUARY 20
  Washington's Day - No School

• FEBRUARY 23
  School Site Council Meeting

• MARCH 1
  ALLEM Board Meeting

• MARCH 15
  BollyPop LA Assembly
  Parent Education Night

• MARCH 18
  LGBTQIA Playdate at Scooter's Jungle
  See fliers for more info

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

Copyright © 2023 El Marino Language School. All rights reserved.

You are receiving this email because you are a member of the El Marino Language School community.