* Walgrove Weekly * Family Edition
Week of August 17, 2026
Hello, hello Walgrove Families!
Wow - this past week was wonderful seeing everyone! I sincerely hope that all students are loving being back at school, seeing their friends, meeting new ones, and enjoying their new classes!
Please remember good attendance is so very important. That is how students learn, thrive, and be a part of the community. Having good attendance makes a solid difference in academic achievement and student social/emotional well-being.
As a reminder, every Tuesday students are dismissed at 1:32 p.m. This allows teachers and staff time for professional development to make our instruction even better.
Have a great wek!
Stacy Rajab, Principal
Here are five simple back-to-school tips:
Establish a Routine Early
Begin practicing school bedtimes, morning routines, and arrival times before the first day to help your child transition smoothly. Don't forget: School starts at 8:03 everyday. Making sure yoru child arrives on-time helps to alleviate stress.Talk Positively About School
Build excitement by discussing new opportunities, friends, and learning experiences. A positive attitude helps children feel confident.Read Together Every Day
Spending just 15–20 minutes reading each day strengthens vocabulary, comprehension, and a lifelong love of learning.Stay Connected
Read the Walgrove Weekly Newsletter and communication from Friends of Walgrove. Check your child's backpack daily, and communicate with your child's teacher whenever you have questions or concerns. Join your classroom Class DoJo (links/QR codes coming soon!)Encourage Independence
Help your child practice age-appropriate responsibilities such as packing their backpack, organizing materials, and completing homework routines.
Together, we can make the 2026–2027 school year a successful, joyful, and memorable one for every student!
We have been busy making some great changes!
1. We have a Walgrove Google Calendar you can subscribe to in order to stay updated on all school events. Please subscribe to our Walgrove School Google Calendar: Walgrove School Calendar.
2. We are adding General Music, Dance, Theater, and Art by credentialed LAUSD teachers to our enrichment schedule. This is a great opportunity for your children to explore new things!
3. We are moving to Class Dojo (more info below) for communication.
4. On minimum days, we will be getting out at 12:53. Those dates will be included in our Google Calendar and yearly at-a-glance calendar (coming soon). Tuesday Banked Time dismissal will remain at 1:32pm.
5. We want this year to be great! We will focus on reading, writing, math and making Walgrove a HAPPY place.
Great News! To help make communication with teachers easier, we will be moving to Class-Dojo school-wide. Teachers will be communicating with each family through e-mails, weekly newsletters, and Class Dojo. We will no longer be using WhatsApp for school-communication. We will be able to share pictures, events and updates with you. The QR code for our school is below if you're ready to jump in!
We are excited to share that we will continue to offer Team Prime Time at Walgrove, headed by the wonderful Ms. Cayla. Team Prime Time offers after-school child care for FREE for all Walgrove families. Whether you utilize the after-school care for daily childcare (they are open until 6pm) or once in a blue moon care, we suggest you apply. Attached are the applications.
The 2026/2027 school year calendar is out! Please 2026/2027 LAUSD District Calendar.
School starts in the Fall on Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at 8:03 a.m.
Friends of Walgrove
Thank you to those that have donated to The Friends of Walgrove. It really does help the school with much needed funding and always appreciated volunteer opportunities. To learn more, please see: https://friendsofwalgrove.com/friends-of-walgrove/
Contact Info
Walgrove Elementary School
Principal: Stacy Rajabemail: scs0551@lausd.net
Asst. Principal EIS: Dr. Yinka Dallas
email: yod2490@lausd.net
SAA: Tracy McCarthy
email: tracy.mccarthy@lausd.net
Main Office: 310-391-7104
Website: https://walgroveavees.lausd.org/
Location: 1630 Walgrove Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90066