Weekly Wildcat
November 10 - November 21
Upcoming School & PTA Dates
November:
10-11: No School - Veterans Day Weekend
12: 8:00 am - School Site Council Meeting
14: Ruth/Ruparatne - 5th Grade Field Trip to the Cabrillo Aquarium
18: 4th/5th GATE Testing
24-28: No School - Fall Break *Happy Thanksgiving!*
Monthly School-Wide Character Trait
November - Gratitude
This month we are learning about Gratitude — noticing the good in our lives and saying “thank you.” Families can make a habit of sharing three things they are thankful for each day. Try asking: “Who is someone you appreciate, and how can you show it?”
Gratitude also connects to Leadership & Character in Torrance Unified’s Portrait of a Graduate. When students express gratitude, they show empathy, respect, and appreciation for others—qualities that strengthen relationships and build strong character.
At the end of the month, one student from each classroom will be recognized at our school assembly for embodying gratitude.
🍂🥫 Canned Food Drive 🥫🍂
OCTOBER 31 – NOVEMBER 14
Bring all donations to your student’s classroom to be counted.
CANNED FOOD ONLY
Class that donates the most earns a trip to South High School on November 21st
South High Drill Clinic
Join South High Drill Team’s Winter Drill Clinic!
📅 Date: Saturday, December 6 🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Location: South High Gym 👯 Kids ages 5–14
What’s Included:
2 Dance Routines, Technique Lessons,
Fun Activities & Games, Lunch (Pizza & Fruit)
💲 Cost: $45 per child (after Dec. 3: $50 cash at the door)
Registration ends December 3
🎉 Showcase begins at 1:45 PM – come see what the kids have learned!
For more details, email Coach Harris: harris.cassondra@tusd.org
🍎 Counseling Corner 🍎
🐾 PTA Updates 🐾
Fundraiser
Walteria Elementary See’s Candies Fundraiser
Our fundraiser starts TODAY and ends December 5th!
🍫 Items ship as soon as the order is placed.
Support our school and enjoy delicious See’s Candies!
Order through the QR Code or the **UPDATED** Link:
https://www.yumraising.com/store/winter-2025-walteria-elementary-pta-fundraiser-4802/WalEle2005
Yearbook Photos
🎉 Walteria Elementary Yearbook Needs Your Photos! 📸
Hello Week, Walk to School Day, Harvest Fair, and more!
We're collecting photos from these special events for the yearbook. If you have any great shots, we’d love to include them!
📧 Send your photos to:
yearbook@walteriaelementary.org
✅ Be sure to include:
Student’s name
Grade
Teacher’s name
Thank you for helping us make this year’s yearbook unforgettable!
Building Bridges
🦃 TUSD Thanksgiving Food Drive🍗
Drop-off Location: Family Welcome Enrollment Center
Drop-off Time: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Dates: November 7–17
Donation Guidelines: All donations should be shelf-stable non-perishables and may include:
Canned hams
Vegetables
Yams
Cranberry sauce
Dinner rolls
Boxed potatoes
All foods should be shelf-stable and able to be heated in a microwave or toaster oven.
Contact: BuildingBridges@tusd.org
Building Bridges Community Collaborative – Save the Dates
You’re invited to join the Building Bridges Community Collaborative, a space to connect, coordinate, and catalyze community efforts. Meetings take place every other month on Thursdays, 11:00 AM–12:30 PM at Levy Adult School, Torrance.
📅 Upcoming dates:
Sept. 18, 2025 (Rm. 20)
Nov. 19, 2025 (Rm. 20)
Jan. 22, 2026 (Rm. 11)
Mar. 19, 2026 (Rm. 20)
May 28, 2026 (Mental Health Awareness Month, Rm. 20)
For more information, contact gutierrez.nancy@tusd.org.