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February 2 - February 13, 2026 February 2 - February 13, 2026

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Upcoming School & PTA Dates Upcoming School & PTA Dates

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February:

9: No School - Lincoln's Birthday

10: 9:30am - TK Valentine's Day Performance

16: No School - President's Day

19: 3:30pm-5:00pm - STEAM Fair. Families Welcome!

23: 6pm - 8pm - PTA Family Literacy Night/Book Fair Preview

23 - 26: PTA Spring Book Fair

25: TK/Kinder Prospective Parent Tour: Sign up Below

Monthly School-Wide Character Trait Monthly School-Wide Character Trait

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February - Sportsmanship

February’s trait is Sportsmanship — being fair, respectful, and kind whether we win or lose. Families can model this during games at home. Try asking: “How can we be a good sport when things don’t go our way?”

At the end of the month, one student from each classroom will be recognized at our school assembly for showing good sportsmanship.

🔬 Walteria STEAM Fair - February 19th 🧪 🔬 Walteria STEAM Fair - February 19th 🧪

Walteria’s Idea STEAM Fair is coming Thursday, February 19, 2026! From inventive problem-solving to dazzling collections and hands-on experiments, students TK–5th grade will showcase their creativity and curiosity. Whether it’s engineering a new invention, sorting a favorite collection, or diving into the scientific method—there’s something for every young thinker.


Stop by the Walteria Front Office to pick up your STEAM Fair Packets.


🔗 More info & workshop support at bit.ly/tusdsteamfair

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🍎 2026-2027 ~ TK/Kindergarten Tours 🏫 🍎 2026-2027 ~ TK/Kindergarten Tours 🏫

Please help spread the word! Walteria Elementary is hosting TK/Kindergarten School Tours for families who are curious about joining our school community. Tour sign ups can be found here.


Tours will be held on February 25, March 25, April 29, and May 27, beginning at 9:30 a.m. and lasting approximately one hour. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore classrooms, learn about our programs and routines, and see learning in action.


A valid photo ID is required for campus entry, and for the best experience, we kindly discourage children from attending. Space is limited, so advance registration is encouraged.


Feel free to share this opportunity with friends, neighbors, or family members who may be interested in starting their child’s school journey at Walteria! 🌟

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🎓 5th Grade Pathway to Biliteracy Award 🌍 🎓 5th Grade Pathway to Biliteracy Award 🌍

Walteria Elementary is proud to recognize our multilingual 5th graders with the Pathway to Biliteracy Award! This honor celebrates students who show proficiency in English and another language—including American Sign Language—and promotes cultural appreciation and global readiness.


📅 Applications and reading logs are due by February 27, 2026.

🎉 Let’s celebrate language, diversity, and the power of communication! 🎉

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Career Day: Speakers Needed! Career Day: Speakers Needed!

Calling All Career Day Stars!

Walteria Elementary is gearing up for our 2nd Annual Career Day on Friday, March 20, 2026, and we need YOU! Share your expertise, inspire young minds, and show students how learning connects to the real world.


Interested? Scan the QR code or sign up at bit.ly/46tK7cD.

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A Reminder About Emergencies and School Communication A Reminder About Emergencies and School Communication

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In the event of an incident affecting the Walteria Campus—such as an earthquake, fire, medical emergency, or security threat—TUSD uses a dedicated webpage to communicate with families. During an emergency, school site personnel may be focused on securing the campus and coordinating with city officials. For real-time updates and notifications, families should visit the TUSD Alert Page website.

🍎 Counselor's Corner 🍎 🍎 Counselor's Corner 🍎

February Newsletter February Newsletter

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Little Timers / Big Timers Bereavement Support Groups Little Timers / Big Timers Bereavement Support Groups

Taking Time: South Bay is offering a FREE 8-week bereavement support group for children and families who have experienced the loss of a family member. The program provides a safe, caring space for children to grieve, connect with others their age, and learn ways to navigate loss alongside their parents or caregivers.

Program Details:

Who: Children ages 5–11 and their parents/guardians/caregivers

Eligibility: Families who have experienced the death of a family member within the last two years

Dates: February 17–April 14, 2026 (no group on April 7)

Day & Time: Tuesdays, 4:00–5:00 p.m.

Location: Beach Cities Health District Building

514 N. Prospect Ave., Suite L6, Redondo Beach

Cost: Free (pre-registration required)

To Register or Learn More:

📞 424-634-1956 ✉️ info@takingtime.org 🌐www.takingtime.org

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PTA Newsletter PTA Newsletter

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Islands Fundraiser Islands Fundraiser

🍔🌴 Dine Out for Walteria!

Join us at Islands Restaurants in Torrance on February 11, 2026, from 4pm to close for a delicious way to support Walteria Elementary! Show the flyer (on your phone or printed), and Islands will donate 20% of your food and beverage purchases back to our school.


Bring your family, invite your friends, and enjoy burgers, fries, and good vibes—all for a great cause!

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📚 Yearbook 📚 📚 Yearbook 📚

🎨 Yearbook Cover Contest 🎨 🎨 Yearbook Cover Contest 🎨

Walteria is turning 100, and we want your art on the cover! Create a colorful design on vertical 8½×11 white paper that includes our school name, school year (2025–26), and school colors. Put your name and teacher on the back, then turn it in to the office by February 27.

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🎉 Walteria Elementary Yearbook Needs Your Photos! 📸 🎉 Walteria Elementary Yearbook Needs Your Photos! 📸

Walteria Yearbook is looking for your photos from Holiday Spirit Week! Lets see those pajamas, ugly sweaters and winter gear! 📸 ⛄

Photos from Fall events are also still being accepted.

📧 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!

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Building Bridges Building Bridges

Turning Social Media in to a Tool for Learning, Connection, and Growth Turning Social Media in to a Tool for Learning, Connection, and Growth

Virtual Workshop January 28, 2026 at Noon

Scan the QR code to register

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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.

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