Escalona Weekly Newsletter

Monday, October 5th

• Drop Everything and Read (DEAR) — First 10 min. of school📚

• Elementary Conferences – Minimum Day: School Ends at 1:00 p.m.

• 🌿 Conservation Cove Assembly.

Tuesday, October 6th

• Elementary Conferences – Minimum Day: School Ends at 1:00 p.m.

Wednesday, October 7th

• College or Trade Shirt Spirit Wear Day
• Elementary Conferences – Minimum Day: School Ends at 1:00 p.m.
• 🍕Escalona Eats Out – Chuck E. Cheese🍕

Thursday, October 8th

• Elementary Conferences – Minimum Day: School Ends at 1:00 p.m.

Friday, October 9th

• Escalona Spirit Wear Day 💙

• Elementary Conferences – Minimum Day: School Ends at 1:00 p.m.
  

• PE & Music Day 🎷🏃🏻‍♂️

• Fitness Friday🏀🏃🏻‍♂️🏃🏻‍♀️

Did you know? Down syndrome is a genetic condition that occurs when a person is born with an extra copy of chromosome 21. Just like all children, students with Down syndrome have their own personalities, strengths, interests, and ways of learning. This month is an opportunity to celebrate inclusion, kindness, and the many ways every student makes our school community better. At Escalona, everyone belongs.💙💛

Our Fall issue of School News is here! Take a few minutes to see what’s happening across our school community and catch up on the great things taking place with Norwalk La Mirada USD. 💙🤍

The first step to learning is simple—you have to be here! And for the month of September, Mrs. Haranian’s class (lower grades) and Mrs. Kim’s class (upper grades) led the way with the best attendance! 🎉 Mrs. Haranian’s class will have the special honor of being caretakers of our Escalona Eagles, while Mrs. Kim’s class will enjoy a visit from the treat cart. Way to show up, Eagles! 🦅💙

The PTA Reflections competition is back, and we would love to see our Eagles participate! This year’s theme is “What My Culture Means to Me.” Students have an opportunity to express themselves and share their creativity through the arts. Please encourage your child to participate! We can’t wait to see how our Eagles bring this year’s theme to life. 🎨🦅💙Please see the information below for details on how to participate.

This October, our PBIS focus is SAFETY! At Escalona, we want our Eagles to understand that being safe means making choices that protect themselves and others.

Families can help reinforce safety at home by talking about:

• Walking safely in parking lots, hallways, and public spaces
• Keeping hands, feet, and objects to ourselves
• Following adult directions the first time
• Using playground and sports equipment appropriately
• Speaking up when something feels unsafe
• Making safe and responsible choices online

Ask your child: “What does being a safe Eagle look like?” When school and home reinforce the same expectations, our students hear one clear message: Eagles are respectful, responsible, and safe! 💙🦅

“Sometimes safety is simply knowing there’s someone in your corner.”💙

Families, our Lost & Found is overflowing! Please stop by the front of the school and take a look for any missing jackets, sweaters, water bottles, lunch boxes, and more. Help us reunite these lost treasures with their rightful owners—and don’t forget to label your child’s belongings!

We encourage you to read the student handbook and other important information with your child. This helps everyone understand our school’s rules, policies, and the resources available to support your child’s success. Let’s work together to make this a great school year.

Click the link below to access the handbook.

We’ve been working hard behind the scenes to finalize our after-school programs and anticipate beginning the week of October 12. More details will be shared soon!

Daily attendance is key to student success. If your child will be absent, please call the office at (562) 210‑2745 or use the link below to notify our attendance clerk.

Click here to report your student's absence

All students receive free, nutritious meals for morning snack and lunch. Families are also welcome to pack their own food, but please remember that Escalona is a nut‑free campus due to severe allergies. Our menu is designed to be well‑balanced and support your child’s learning and growth, with options for different dietary needs. Click the link below to see this month’s menu.

Our local library offers amazing programs, contests, and resources for students and families all year long. Click the link to explore what’s available:

If you haven't already, please consider joining the P.T.A. by clicking here https://jointotem.com/ca/la-mirada/escalona-elementary-pta. The PTA is a tremendous source of support for our students and the programs and initiatives at Escalona. Your support is greatly appreciated.

Vision

Escalona fosters curiosity, confidence, and community by creating a safe, respectful, and responsible place where every child can succeed.

Mission

Our mission is to inspire students to think, collaborate, and do their best while building knowledge, character, and confidence for life.

Dr. Nnenna Okpara

15135 Escalona

La Mirada, CA 90638

Phone: (562) 210-2745