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The Weekly Roar

June 4, 2022

The Weekly RoarJune 4, 2022

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We're Almost There!

Summer Break is just around the corner! Teachers and students are busy finishing the school year by completing assessments, packing the classrooms, participating in fun school events, sharing memories, completing report cards, and spending time together before we say our goodbyes.


This year has been very challenging for our community. We've had our ups and downs with re-learning how this whole school-thing works. The pandemic and its pervasive effects created new barriers over and over for us. It is my hope that we are closing this chapter with a great ending, one filled with joy and kindness.


It certainly felt like we are creating this great ending by the looks of our Cultural Celebration on Friday night. This small video shows you how hungry we were for community. Look at our turn out!


In this newsletter:


  1. This Week at La Ballona
  2. How Can I Support My Child at School
  3. Around the School
  4. Information for 5th Grade Families
  5. Community Support & Events
  6. Green Tip of the Week


Stay PAWSitive!

Dr. Becky Godbey

Principal


Video Below: A quick view of Friday's Cultural Celebration

New video by Rebecca Godbey

New video by Rebecca Godbey

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1. This Week at La Ballona 1. This Week at La Ballona

Monday, June 6th

Room 11 Play for Parents, 5pm


Tuesday, June 7th

Covid Testing

5th Grade Picnic, All Day


Wednesday, June 8th

1:45 Dismissal

Office Closes at 2:00pm for Staff Party


Thursday, June 9th

5th Grade Promotion, 9:30


Friday, June 10th

1:45 Dismissal

Kindergarten Celebration, 9:00

Field Day

Last Day of School

2. How Can I Support My Child in School? 2. How Can I Support My Child in School?

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Friday June 10th, Field Day info!

On Friday, June 10th, La Ballona will hold its 17th annual Field Day. Field Day will consist of many stations that will allow students to have fun, be active, and end the school year on a positive note.. We are looking for parents who can volunteer this day. - you do NOT need to be a cleared volunteer to sign up and help during the day. Please sign up below. (Please check in for the event by 8:15am.)


https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b084dacad2fa2fb6-field

LB PTA June Cultural Calendar

Click on the picture below.
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Resources from our Anti-racist Parenting Workshop

Here are some resources you can pass along to parents:

A Conversation on Race: A Conversation on Race - NYTimes.com

Talking about Race: Talking About Race | National Museum of African American History and Culture (si.edu)

Anti-Racism Books for Kids: Anti-Racism For Kids 101: Starting To Talk About Race - Raising Luminaries (booksforlittles.com)

Talking to Children about Racial Bias: Talking to Children About Racial Bias - HealthyChildren.org

Audio Interview: How White Parents Can Talk about Race: 'Raising White Kids' Author On How White Parents Can Talk About Race : NPR

Talking to Young Children about Bias and Prejudice: Talking to Young Children about Bias and Prejudice | ADL

3. Around the School 3. Around the School

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Yearbooks for sale!

The La Ballona 2022 Yearbook is now finished and ready to order at our online store:

https://store.shopyearbook.com/la-ballona-yearbook-2022

**The yearbook will be shipped directly to your residence. It usually arrives within 3 weeks of the order date. But in the past, it arrived a little earlier than that. All 5th graders will receive a yearbook as well.

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Take a Look

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Lost & Found Come & Get it!

We currently have over 230 coats/sweatshirts on the "Lost & Found" racks and tables waiting for their original owners to pick them up. We've relocated the Lost & Found next to GATE 2. PLEASE stop at the end of each school day to find your child's lost clothing, thank you.
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Come at Dismissal

Wednesday's Principal Assembly

Principal's Assembly- 1 June 2022

Principal's Assembly- 1 June 2022

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Kindergarten Celebration information

We are fast approaching the end of the year, and our Kindergarten Graduation! Please join us Friday, June 10th from 9a-10a in the cafe-torium for our Kinder Graduation Ceremony. Seating is first come, first serve. To make sure there's room for everyone, please use two seats per family, and there is standing room for additional attendees. Once everyone is seated, we can fill in open seats with extra family members.



Afterwards, we'll share refreshments in the Kinder-Garden afterwards before heading out for early dismissal. Our planning committee is requesting donations of baked goods/treats/juice/water/etc from each classroom to share with friends and family after the ceremony. Please sign up HERE if you can help out!


Also see the attached invitation for more information on a playdate in the park/ potluck after graduation!

4. Information for 5th Grade Families 4. Information for 5th Grade Families

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La Ballona Recipe book for sale!

If you would like to purchase a Cookbook for $8, please contact Laura Loo at fewmets@mail.com. Thank you!

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5th Grade activities volunteers

It's the end of the year! We need tons of volunteers to make these events happen! This is a great time to see what's in store for your future fifth grader, or a great way to give back for your outgoing fifth grader. Please sign up whenever you can help. Feel free to sign up for more than one if you plan on being at the event the whole time. There are a couple times where we need a lot of grunt work, so the more people who show up, the faster it will go. Contact Laura with any questions! Fewmets@gmail.com or sign up at the link below

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0c45afa92ca6f49-5thgrade

5. Community Support & Events 5. Community Support & Events

STAR Summer Camp!

STAR summer camp for everyone. Please check the flyer below for more information and details.

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Click: Summer Discovery Program Information

6. Green Tip of the Week 6. Green Tip of the Week

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La Ballona Elementary School

10915 Washington Boulevard

Culver City, CA 90232

Email: erikaarredondo@ccusd.org
Website: www.laballona.ccusd.org
Location: La Ballona Elementary School, Washington Boulevard, Culver City, CA, USA
Phone: 3108424334
Facebook: facebook.com/laballonaelementary
Twitter: @LaBallona

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