Weekly Wildcat
October
15: PTA Reflections Entries Due
16: Great California Shake Out @ 10:16 am
16-17: Minimum Day Schedule for Invite Only Conferences - Dismissal at 2:13 pm, Gr 1-5
20: Unity Day Poster Contest Entries Due
22: Unity Day
24: Make Up Picture Day
24: 5th Grade Panoramic Picture
24: PTA: Fall Festival/Trunk-or-Treat @ 6pm
28: 3rd Grade GATE Screening
31: Halloween Costume Parade @ 9:15 am
31: Yearbook: Last Day for Early Bird Discount
Please check our website calendar here for current events
October - Courage
Our character trait for October is Courage — being brave enough to try new things and do what’s right, even when it’s hard. At home, encourage your child to share a time they were brave. Ask: “What is something new you’d like to try, even if it feels a little scary?”
At the end of the month, one student from each classroom will be recognized at our school assembly for showing courage.
The Great California Shake Out is coming up! On October 16, our school will join millions across the state in practicing earthquake safety. This annual drill helps students and staff learn how to “Drop, Cover, and Hold On” to stay safe during an earthquake. Alarm bells may sound and we are going to practice safe exit and search and rescue. We anticipate this drill to take 30-minutes. It’s a great opportunity to reinforce emergency preparedness in a fun and educational way!
Our Invite-Only Parent Conferences will take place on Thursday, October 16, and Friday, October 17, 2025. These meetings are designed to bring together educators, families, and, when appropriate, students to identify challenges early and create a plan for success.
Please know that these conferences are proactive, supportive, and collaborative—not disciplinary.
During your child’s conference, we will discuss one or more of the following focus areas:
Goals to support students who are not yet meeting grade-level academic expectations
Goals to support students whose behaviors are not yet meeting classroom or school expectations
Goals to support English Language Learners (if applicable)
If your child’s teacher feels that a conference would be beneficial, they will reach out to schedule a time to meet.
As part of Walteria's commitment to safe and effective digital learning, Torrance Unified School District asks all families to be familiar with our Acceptable Use Policy (AUP). This policy outlines how students are expected to use school technology responsibly—both to support academic success and to ensure a secure, respectful online environment. Here's what families should know:
Privileges: Access to TUSD Network / technology can be revoked if rules are broken. All use is monitored and subject to review by school staff.
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Acceptable Use: Technology must be used for school-related activities only—no inappropriate content, use, or unauthorized software.
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District Responsibilities: The District works to keep systems secure and reliable, but cannot guarantee full protection or accuracy of online information.
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Web & Email Policies: Student work and photos may be shared online, but only with limited identification. School email is for academic use and monitored by staff.
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Personal Responsibility: Students must report misuse, keep their login secure, avoid damaging or altering systems, and use technology in ways that are safe and respectful for all.
These guidelines help ensure a safe, productive learning environment for all students. For the entire AUP, please click here.
As we start the new school year, please remember the Say Something Anonymous Reporting System is available for students to share safety concerns anonymously. This tool helps protect individuals who may be at risk of harming themselves or others. Families and students can access the reporting system via our school website or directly at https://www.sandyhookpromise.org/say-something-tips
This is a great way to work together and keep our community safe!
We will be launching the Friendship Club once a week during lunch starting in October. Friendship Club is a student-driven, teacher-led school inclusion program focusing on the development of organic friendships between all students. Our program is designed to teach students how to harness the power of friendship through social-emotional wellness activities, art, science, physical fitness, and social skills enrichment. When students are making meaningful connections with peers, they are not only learning to build greater peer acceptance in the classroom, but they are also fostering a greater understanding of each other with a sense of safety and well-being on each school campus. This is a completely optional activity, but we would love to have your student join.
🏈 USC Football season is here! 🏈
Reminder: Discounted tickets are still available for Torrance Unified families to cheer on the Trojans thanks to our generous ticketing sponsors.
Check out this link to grab your seats for the upcoming game. More discounts will be offered for future teams and sports as well!
Got questions or need a hand? Reach out to Brendan Cotti at brendan@thereachcapacity.com or FEVO Support at support@fevo.com (tip: FEVO works best when you’re signed in as a customer).
