DOLPHIN SPLASH

Children are allowed to wear smart watches to school; however, smart watches should only be used for telling time during school hours. Please do not text or contact your student via their smart watch during school hours. Also, please let your student know that they should not play with their smart watch or use any other function besides the watch function during school. Thank you for your support and understanding in this matter!

• JAPANESE READING CLUB
  8:00 - 8:30 am in the auditorium
  See flier below

• GREEN AMBASSADORS PROGRAM
  Battery Recycling Lesson
  9:00 - 9:30am:1st, 2nd & 4th grades
  9:30 - 10:00am: 3rd & 5th grades

• JAPANESE STORY TIME
  5:00 - 5:20pm for longer picture books
  5:30 - 5:50pm for shorter picture books
  on ZOOM

• SEASON OF GIVING ASSEMBLY

• CLUB de LECTURA
  8:00 - 8:30am in the Auditorium
  See flier below for more info
  

Are you doing a little holiday shopping this weekend? Wondering how you can help others in our community during this season?

You can donate to the CCUSD Toy and Gifts Drive and/or donate your time at the Food Pantry Collection at Culver City Pavilions.

CCUSD is helping to make this season fun for all students. This year we have seen an increase in the need for items for students aged 15-18/.

El Marino will be providing collection bins (by the front office) next week from Monday, December 12 - Wednesday, December 14th.

If you are able to donate an item, here are some suggestions:

• NEW Unwrapped toys

• NEW Unwrapped sporting goods ( e.g. basketballs, footballs, soccer balls, etc)

• Gift cards from nearby businesses (e.g. Taco Bell, 7-11, Target, Starbucks, Mateo's Ice Cream, etc.)

Another opportunity to help is to volunteer for the CCUSD Food Pantry from Saturday, December 17 - Sunday, December 18th from 10:00am - 5:00pm at Pavilions, or donate food items if you're making a grocery trip that weekend (see attached flyer). To volunteer signup here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0d49abab2faafd0-backpacks

Thank you for any donation you can make whether a gift or your time! We appreciate your help!

Dear Families,

CCUSD is asking for parent participation in the anonymous YouthTruth Family Survey.

This survey gives parents and guardians the opportunity to provide feedback for their child's school in areas like culture, engagement, relationships, communication & feedback, school safety, and resources.

One parent or guardian from each household is invited to take the Family Survey for each of their children's schools. Thank you for your support in taking this survey at this link: ytsurvey.org/ccusdfamily22

Dear families/guardians:

If you are considering any year-end charitable donations, CCEF would like to encourage you to make a gift to the Culver City Education Foundation to help provide vital resources for all of our students.

You can donate directly through our website: https://ccef4schools.org/donate/

A donation of any amount will be well-invested to support essential programs at our school.

Thank you!!

If you are interested in having your child participate in the Pathway to Biliteracy, please complete the Intent to Participate form is due on December 17th.

Everything you need to be able to participate in the Pathway can be found on this website: https://www.ccusd.org/apps/pages/biliteracyawards?

Students should add themselves to the 5th grade Google Classroom so that they can access the forms for the Pathway.

Google Classroom (Class Code: gwznkxh)

• Environmental leadership program coordinated by the Green Committee
• Students from 1st-5th grade will meet monthly to learn about environmental issues
• Two students from each classroom are being selected as ambassadors
• Green Ambassadors will share their environmental knowledge with their classmates after the lessons
• First lesson on December 13th will focus on recycling and will include an arts and crafts component
• We are looking for cleared volunteers to help us teach the lessons. All materials will be provided and the Green Committee co-chairs will be leading the lessons.
  
  

If you are interested please email: emlsgreencommittee@gmail.com

1. This year’s theme title is: “Be a Rainbow in Someone Else’s Cloud.” -Maya Angelou
   Because the theme is a quote you have to include the author’s name “Maya Angelou”
   A Dolphin (our school mascot) is optional. So be creative!
   
   
2. The cover art must include the following words, “El Marino Language
   School Yearbook” and “2022-2023” as part of the design. And, the title, “Be a Rainbow in Someone Else’s Cloud.” Maya Angelou
   
   
3. Please do not put your name on the cover. Instead, write your name, teacher’s name, and room # on the back of the artwork.
   
   
4. Size: 8.5”x11” and must be in color! (paint, markers, colored pencils, crayons, etc)
   
   
5. We highly recommend using a thicker cover stock. Also using a thin black marker to outline the illustration and coloring in with colored pencils or thin markers seems to have the best clarity.
   
   
6. The artwork must be in portrait format, not landscape (i.e. vertically oriented)
   
   
7. Due Date: Friday, February 3, 2023. Please turn it into the front office of the school by the end of the day. Any work that comes in after the due date will not be accepted. ** Winners will be announced via Dolphin Splash in February.

** There will be 1 winner and 4 runner-ups. (The runner-ups will be on the back cover). The front cover winner will receive a free yearbook!

For any questions, please contact Christi Catalpa at christi.catalpa@elmarinopta.org

ATTN: 5th Grade Parents

Time to purchase your 5th grader's dedication ad! The deadline for the dedication ads is Friday, March 17th.

Link to purchase is here:

https://shop.yearbookmarket.com/elmarinolanguageschool/ads

Do it before it is too late! ;)

For any questions, please contact Christi Catalpa at christi.catalpa@elmarinopta.org

El Marino welcomes cleared volunteers to help as needed by their child's teacher or other campus needs and activities.

If your volunteer clearance is current, please make sure to check the following:

• TB is up to date. If not, check with Denise Enoch by emailing at deniseenoch@ccusd.org
• Proof of vaccination has been provided to the school office.
  
  

Volunteer Orientation Dates TBD

Please use this VOLUNTEER FORM to see how you can make a positive difference!

Our new health technician is Denise Enoch. She has been with the district for 23 years and her email is deniseenoch@ccusd.org.

For students and families to participate in PTA sponsored events or activities, please fill out the Waiver Form below. Thank you!

WAIVER FORM

DECEMBER 19-JANUARY 2

• Winter Break - No School

JANUARY 5

• Principal Coffee & Chat

JANUARY 6

• Walk & Rollers First Friday

JANUARY 8

• LGBTQIA Playdate

JANUARY 12

• PTA MEETING

Website: elmarino.ccusd.org
Location: 11450 Port Rd, Culver City, CA 90230, USA
Phone: 310-842-4241

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